VIDEO: Providence Police Seize and Tow Illegal Dirt Bikes on Thayer Street
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Members of the Providence Police Department seized at least three off-road dirt bikes — which are illegal for use on city streets — on Tuesday.
The confiscation of the vehicles took place on Thayer Street on the East Side.
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ATVs and other illegal bikes have dominated the city for the past six years and have been tied to accidents, crimes and beatings.
GoLocal freelance photographer Anthony Sionni captured the vehicles being loaded onto flatbed trucks.
According to Sionni, officers said that the vehicles were unregistered — and driving recklessly.
Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez refused to comment.
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In recent years, Providence has been plagued by illegal ATVs and off-load vehicles.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and Police Chief Oscar Perez in April announced the implementation of a Providence Police Community Response Team to combat illegal ATV and dirt bike riding throughout the City.
According to Smiley and Perez, the Community Response Team is comprised of officers who are dedicated to identifying illegal activity and targeting individuals associated wiPth ATV storage and operation.
The police department plans to strengthen both the volume of vehicles seized and empower investigations into illegal ATV activity by utilizing undercover detective work, video from existing technology and social media activity.
Through these means, PPD says they will be able to identify illegal activity within the city, proactively seize vehicles, pursue additional and higher criminal charges as it may relate to a case, and ultimately ensure the safety of our residents and visitors.
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