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About 50 riders were involved in an illegal e-moto and pocket bike
gathering in Long Beach that resulted in one arrest, five citations and
six vehicles being seized, police announced.

According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers became aware of
a group of approximately 50 people riding illegal electric motorcycles,
pocket bikes and e-bikes recklessly throughout the city around 4:22 p.m.
on March 27, 2026.

Police said a coordinated enforcement plan was developed to maintain
public safety, utilizing resources from multiple divisions. Officers
then conducted what was described as a proactive enforcement related to reckless driving and vehicle code violations connected to the group
activity.

Authorities said a 17-year-old male was arrested for reckless
driving-related booking charges. Five additional individuals were cited
for vehicle code violations.

Officers also towed five illegal electric motorcycles, commonly referred
to as e-motos, along with one illegal pocket bike, according to the
department.

rCLAfter learning about this large group, officers from multiple divisions worked together to impact the significant public safety risk these
illegal e-bikes and pocket bikes can pose,rCY Long Beach Police Chief
Wally Hebeish said in a statement.

Officials emphasized that illegal street takeover-related activity
remains a priority enforcement issue, warning that participants may face citations, arrests or vehicle seizures.

The department encouraged community members to report illegal street
takeover incidents and suspicious activity. Anyone with information is
urged to call 911 in an emergency or contact Long Beach police dispatch
at 562-435-6711 for non-emergency situations.

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers by
calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), using the P3 Tips mobile app, or visiting
the organizationrCOs website.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/about-50-riders-linked-to-illegal-long-b each-e-moto-takeover-1-arrested-5-cited/

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