The Pawtucket Police Department, in collaboration with the Providence Police Department, recently conducted a joint operation to address illegal ATV and dirt bike activity impacting both cities.
Throughout August 2025, Pawtucket police received multiple complaints about large groups of dirt bikes and ATVs riding recklessly, particularly in the East Avenue area of the Oak Hill neighborhood.
Riders were reported performing stunts such as wheelies and burnouts, ignoring traffic laws, and creating safety hazards similar to so-called “ride-out” events. These events often involve large groups swarming public roads, blocking intersections, and endangering motorists and pedestrians.
On Saturday, August 30, 2025, officers from the Pawtucket Police Special Squad and the Providence Police Community Response Team (CRT) launched a coordinated enforcement effort in response to an organized “ride-out” event involving approximately 100 riders.
During the event, police say riders caused major traffic disruptions, blocked intersections, drove on sidewalks, and engaged in reckless stunts.
As a result of the operation, officers safely arrested five adults and one juvenile and seized six ATVs.
The following individuals were arrested and charged with the following offenses:
Hi Goodmornin Thanks For Takin These Thugs / Gangbangers Off The Streets !! Glad We As A State Are Usin Our Time Wisely 🤣🤣