Massachusetts Police seize 14 off-highway vehicles during week long anti-dirt bike sting

“Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood is pleased to announce the results of a multi-day illegal OHV/Dirt Bike public safety detail.

Springfield Police Officers seized 14 off-highway vehicles during three strategic details during the week of March 13th.

On Tuesday March 15th Springfield Police Officers working this detail seized four dirt bikes, one ATV and one unregistered motorcycle. Three suspects were arrested and two criminal complaints were requested.

On Wednesday March 16th Springfield Police Officers seized three dirt bikes, one ATV, one unregistered motorcycle and two sets of keys to dirt bikes. Six suspects were arrested.

On Friday March 19th Springfield Police Officers working alongside the Massachusetts State Police and its Air Wing seized four off-highway vehicles, including two dirt bikes, an ATV and an unregistered motorized bike. Three suspects were arrested.

Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood stated, “We noticed it was going to be a warm week and proactively address this issue. Illegal Dirt Bikes have continued to be a nuisance which not only affects our residents quality of life, but in far too many situations the riders brazen behaviors have led to serious injuries and damage to motor vehicles. I’d like to thank our officers who worked this specialized details and our partners, the Massachusetts State Police. Using its Air Wing continues to net results.”

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “With the warmer weather upon us, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood and her dedicated team at SPD initiated a multi-day public safety detail with a focus on proactively targeting illegal dirt bikes and off-road vehicles on our public roads. Thank you to the State Police for their ‘eyes in the sky’. Not only was SPD able to seize numerous illegal dirt bikes, ATV’s and unregistered vehicles but multiple arrests were made over the three day period. Under Police Superintendent Clapprood’s leadership, the Springfield Police Department will continue to proactively address this quality of life issue.”

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20 year old Nygel Palmer of Springfield is charged with:

• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Public Way Violation
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Helmet Violation
• Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Arrested on March 15 on Tyler Street — 16 year old Juvenile

30 year old Tavon Bush of Springfield is charged with:

• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Public Way Violation
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Helmet Violation
• Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Unregistered Motor Vehicle
• Arrested on March 16 on Pomona Street – Kenneth Latino

24 year old Kenneth Latino of Springfield is charged with:

• Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Unregistered Motor Vehicle
• Uninsured Motor Vehicle
• Motor Vehicle – Harsh and Objectionable Noise
• Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked License
• Resisting Arrest
• Arrest Warrant
• Default Warrant
• Default Warrant
• Default Warrant
• Default Warrant

32 year old Jonathan Castro of Springfield is charged with:

• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Public Way Violation
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Helmet Violation
• Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle Equipment Violation
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle Unregistered

24 year old David Seda of Springfield is charged with:

• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Public Way Violation
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Helmet Violation
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Unregistered
• Resisting Arrest

26 year old Jorge Torres of Springfield is charged with:

• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Public Way Violation
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Helmet Violation
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Unregistered
• Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Arrested on March 16 on Bay Street – Dahaviam David

47 year old Dahaviam David of Springfield is charged with:

• Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

45 year old Jesus Vinas of Easthampton is charged with:

• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Public Way Violation
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Helmet Violation
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Unregistered
• Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License
• Arrest Warrant
• Arrest Warrant

37 year old Dionicio Cruz of Springfield is charged with:

• Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License
• Unregistered Motor Vehicle
• Uninsured Motor Vehicle
• Speeding at a Rate of Speed Greater than Reasonable and Proper
• Motorcycle Equipment Violation
• Motor Vehicle – Harsh and Objectionable Nosie
• Marked Lanes Violation

22 year old Ezequiel Almanzar of Springfield is charged with:

• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Helmet Violation
• Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Negligent/Reckless Operation
• Resisting Arrest
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – On Public Property
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Unregistered
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Equipment Violation

21 year old Tyler Laliberte of Chicopee is charged with:

• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Helmet Violation
• Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Public Way Violation
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle – Unregistered
• Snow/Recreational Vehicle –Operating while Carrying a Firearm.” -Springfield Police Department.