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Foot Patrol Officers Increase Enforcement on ATV Riders in City
Worcester, MA (April 24, 2015) - On Wednesday, April 22, 2015, two Worcester police officers assigned out of the Operations Division foot patrol were walking in the area of Woodland and Kingsbury Streets. At approximately 5:00 PM, the officers observed a 4 wheel ATV being operated by a male, later identified as Emanual Andino, 28-years-old of 11 Kingsbury Street, Worcester. The officers observed Mr. Andino operate the ATV at a high rate of speed on Kingsbury Street. The ATV was being driven in a reckless manner causing vehicles to use evasive measures to avoid a collision.
The two officers were able to catch up to Mr. Andino and ordered him to stop and dismount the ATV. The officers were informed by Mr. Andino that he had just purchased the ATV but could not provide documentation to prove the sale or his ownership. The officers were unable to locate a Vehicle Identification Number on the machine.
Due to increasing complaints of ATV usage in the city, particularly in the Main South area, the footbeat officers have been working closely with members of the Environmental Police to address the issue. In this particular case the officers called for assistance from an Environmental officer who has extensive knowledge on ATV’s. The Environmental officer arrived at the officer’s location. It was determined that the VIN had been grounded off of the frame.
The ATV was towed from the scene and will be held at the towing facility. The Environmental Police Officer will assist the officers in attempting to locate the lawful owner of the ATV. In the meantime, the ATV will remain impounded.
Mr. Andino was placed under arrest and charged with Operating a Recreational Vehicle on a Public way, Negligent and Reckless Operation of Recreational Vehicle, Operating an Unregistered Recreational Vehicle and Disorderly Conduct.
Recently, officers working out of the Community Impact Division were informed during several neighborhood crime watch meetings of the nuisance that the off road riders were causing throughout the city neighborhoods. As a result, several officers from the foot patrol division went to special training in addressing ATV rules and regulations. The classes were held by the Environmental Police. The Environmental Police will offer their services when needed. They will also provide assistance in attempting to locate owners of recovered ATV’s when ownership becomes an issue.
This spring, as the weather improves, foot patrol officers will be increasing ATV enforcement throughout the city. The city does not provide designated areas that allow the use of ATV’s in public areas.
If anyone would like to report ATV complaints, they can call 911 or send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or send an anonymous web based message at worcesterma.gov/police. Calls can also be made to the Worcester Police Dispatch Center at (508) 799-8606.
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