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NYPD warns Staten Island masked dirt bike riders of imminent arrests
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- New York City officials are warning masked dirt bike riders involved in a violent confrontation on Staten Island that arrests are imminent, following a video showing riders attacking a vehicle on Richmond Avenue.
- NYPD Assistant Chief John Buttacavoli and Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon condemned the riders' behavior as criminal and dangerous, emphasizing that police are identifying suspects and taking action.
- Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella criticized the riders as "punks" terrorizing motorists and warned parents about the risks their children pose, with McMahon adding that parents could face legal and financial consequences.
- Police have formed a task force to address illegal motorized bike activity, have already seized numerous bikes, and remind residents that these vehicles require registration, insurance, and licensed operators.
- State Assemblyman Mike Reilly plans to introduce legislation holding parents financially liable for minors operating motorized vehicles recklessly, proposing fines between $250 and $1,500.
