{"id":245634,"date":"2026-03-31T21:09:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T21:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/245634\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T21:09:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T21:09:09","slug":"large-reckless-e-bike-and-e-moto-ride-out-in-long-beach-leads-to-1-arrest-5-citations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/245634\/","title":{"rendered":"Large ‘Reckless’ E-Bike and E-Moto ‘Ride Out’ in Long Beach Leads to 1 Arrest, 5 Citations"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"AnSeized illegal e-bikes and e-motos from a recent street takeover operation in Long Beach expose the dangerous reality of reckless riding on city streets.Long Beach Today<\/p>\n

Police in Long Beach, California arrested a 17-year-old and issued five citations after more than 50 people took part in a chaotic ‘ride out’ involving illegal electric motorcycles (e-motos), pocket bikes, and e-bikes. The group was seen driving recklessly, performing stunts, and running stop signs, posing a significant public safety risk. Authorities towed five illegal e-motos and one illegal pocket bike as part of the enforcement operation.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

Street takeovers and reckless riding of illegal vehicles have become an increasing problem in Long Beach, contributing to a rise in traffic-related deaths and serious injuries, especially among pedestrians. The police crackdown is part of the city’s broader efforts to improve traffic safety and curb dangerous driving behaviors.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

Police said the group of over 50 riders was seen driving dangerously, including performing wheelies, traveling at high speeds close to other motorists, and running stop signs. A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving and other charges, while five other people were issued citations for vehicle code violations. The police department also towed five illegal e-motos and one illegal pocket bike as part of the enforcement operation.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred on Friday, March 27, 2026.The Long Beach Police Department reported three additional street takeovers involving cars between Friday, March 20 and Monday, March 23, 2026.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

Long Beach Police Department<\/p>\n

The local law enforcement agency responsible for responding to and cracking down on illegal street takeovers and reckless driving in Long Beach, California.<\/p>\n

Wally Hebeish<\/p>\n

The Police Chief of the Long Beach Police Department, who emphasized the department’s commitment to supporting traffic safety and addressing the public safety risks posed by illegal e-bikes and pocket bikes.<\/p>\n

Eric Stachura<\/p>\n

A police officer with the Long Beach Police Department who provided details about the incident and the department’s enforcement efforts.<\/p>\n

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\n What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Wally Hebeish, Police Chief, Long Beach Police Department<\/p>\n

\u201cAnyone 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Wally Hebeish, Police Chief, Long Beach Police Department<\/p>\n

\u201cThe blatant disregard of vehicle code laws and road safety is unacceptable and can lead to catastrophic traffic collisions.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Wally Hebeish, Police Chief, Long Beach Police Department<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

The Long Beach Police Department has encouraged residents to report any illegal street takeovers by calling 911 for emergencies or 562-435-6711 for non-emergency dispatch. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers.<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

This incident highlights the growing problem of illegal and reckless street takeovers in Long Beach, which have contributed to a rise in traffic-related deaths and injuries. The police crackdown is part of the city’s broader efforts to improve traffic safety and hold those who engage in such dangerous behavior accountable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a Seized illegal e-bikes and e-motos from a recent street takeover…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":245635,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[131,133,132],"class_list":["post-245634","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-long-beach","tag-long-beach","tag-long-beach-headlines","tag-long-beach-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/245634","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=245634"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/245634\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/245635"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=245634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=245634"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=245634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}