North Texas police warn teens of felony charges for reckless e-bike riding, and shared dash cam video to help identify them

KELLER, Texas — Keller police are warning parents and teens about the dangers and legal consequences tied to improper e-bike use as officers report a rise in complaints across North Texas heading into summer.

Keller Police recently released dash-camera video showing a group of teens riding e-bikes recklessly through Keller streets. Investigators said the riders were performing bike tricks and attempting to evade officers during the encounter along Johnson Road. Police said they are following strong leads to identify the teens involved.

“They were doing wheelies on the road, they were speeding,” Keller Police Deputy Chief Ryan Coe said. “They were video recording us, kind of in a mini pursuit, trying to pull these guys over. Ultimately, that’s felony evading.”…

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