3 Teens Charged With Recklessly Riding ATV, Dirt Bikes in Huntington: Police

Three 16-year-old boys were arrested for recklessly riding dirt bikes and an ATV in Huntington Sunday afternoon, police say.

According to authorities, police noticed the vehicles traveling southbound on Park Avenue and followed the teens to Berkeley Jackson County Park where they abandoned the vehicles and fled into the woods at 4:50 p.m.

Officers established a perimeter and police dog Argo entered the woods with Canine police officer Paul O’Brien. They located all three teens and placed them into custody, police say.

The boys, all from Huntington Station, were charged with reckless driving and were released on bail to their parents. All vehicles were impounded and the teens are scheduled to appear in First District Court in Central Islip on August 1.

Teens recklessly riding ATVs on public roads has become a popular topic of conversation amongst members of the community. One resident penned an opinion piece about the issue that gained plenty of attention from neighbors.

Read the letter here:

• Keep Quads off Public Roads in Huntington: Letter to the Editor

Patch has reported thefts of ATVs from Huntington-area homes over the past few months. Last week, a Huntington Station teen was arrested for possessing five stolen ATVs. Read more Patch reports on ATV thefts here:

• Police Log: Suzuki Quad Stolen From Front Lawn in Huntington
• Police Log: Quads Stolen From 2 Properties

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