Long Beach police arrested a 17-year-old boy and towed five electric motorcycles after responding to a street takeover, authorities said Sunday.
The Long Beach Police Department said that at about 4:20 p.m. Friday, officers “became aware of a group of approximately 50 subjects riding illegal e-motos, illegal pocket bikes, and e-bikes recklessly throughout the city.”
“After learning about this large group, officers from multiple divisions worked together to impact the significant public safety risk these illegal e-bikes/pocket bikes can pose,” Police Chief Wally Hebeish said. “Anyone who chooses to participate in reckless, illegal driving on our streets should be aware that we will continue to cite, arrest and seize vehicles of those involved.”
The teen was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving-related charges. Additionally, five people were cited for vehicle code violations and an illegal pocket bike was towed, the department reported.
The enforcement effort also included an Air Support Unit.
Anyone with information about illegal street takeovers was urged to call the LBPD at 562-435-6711. Those wishing to submit anonymous tips may contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or lacrimestoppers.org.
