First Assistant District Attorney Robert Listenbee said, in most cases without serious injury or death, there’s not much that can be done. “Under many circumstances, we’re looking at possible charges of disorderly conduct, which is a misdemeanor of the third degree, fleeing, which is a misdemeanor of the second degree, and recklessly endangering another individual, which is a misdemeanor of the second degree.”
Even with a new bill approved last week, Krasner said in many cases, only misdemeanor charges can be filed, and the riders are quick to escape police because their bikes are highly maneuverable.
Krasner has officially filed aggravated assault and other charges against one ATV rider, who allegedly pinned a plainclothes police officer to his car in May.
The district attorney said his office is working with city officials to possibly establish a safe place for the riders to go other than city streets.