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| DATE | 2013-10-03 |
| FROM | Contrarian
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] YA another reason not to visit
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New York, NY - NYPD Says "Too Risky" To Chase Large Rogue Biker Gangs --
VosIzNeias.com
http://www.vosizneias.com/142521/2013/10/02/new-york-ny-nypd-says-too-risky-to-chase-large-rogue-biker-gangs/
In this frame grab from video provided by the New York Police
Department, motorcyclists ride alongside a sport utility
vehicle, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/New
York Police Department) In this frame grab from video provided
by the New York Police Department, motorcyclists ride alongside
a sport utility vehicle, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in New York.
(AP Photo/New York Police Department)
New York, NY - On the heels of the Sunday incident where a
marauding gang of rogue bikers chased and subsequently attacked
a New York City motorist, NYPD officials say they are aware of
the problem of rover biker gangs, but have ordered cops not to
give chase after the large groups because the risk to
pedestrians, and the riders, is too high.
The NEW YORK POST (http://bit.ly/15L6h3l) is reporting that the
"pop-up" gang events, as law enforcement refers to them, are
advertised via social media, with the intent of posting their
heroics to websites like YouTube after the events.
NYPD officials say the rogue riders also often use unregistered
bikes, which adds to the risk because, when chased by cops, the
bikers simply take to the sidewalks to avoid capture, putting
pedestrians and children in danger.
"The people who are doing this aren't stopping when police try
to pull them over," said a source.
Another source said, "You go on YouTube, you could see dozens
of [these rides] all along the West Side Highway, the Major
Deegan, even one in Times Square."
Cops say the stunts don't usually result in the violence that
took place Sunday, and that Sunday's ride was supposed to go
through Times Square, but was thwarted by checkpoints set up by
the NYPD.
Cops say the riders belong to groups like Orion from Brooklyn,
and Firstline Soldiers out of New Rochelle.
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