LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Residents in Henderson are expressing growing concerns about the safety risks posed by e-bike chases in their neighborhoods.
Billy Hunter, a longtime resident, shared footage from his security camera showing a Henderson police motorcycle officer attempting to stop an e-bike. “He turned into this neighborhood over here behind us, and shortly thereafter, I see the motorcycle policeman. And I kind of pointed which way he went, and he gave me a thumbs up, and he got away,” Hunter said.
Michael Giangregorio, co-owner of Radical eBikes in Las Vegas, emphasized the importance of safety gear in an interview last month with News 3, recommending motorcycle-style helmets to his customers. “Me, riding my entire life, I would rather kind of have a facial protection than a half,” Giangregorio said.
While some residents like Darjuan Harris see e-bikes as a cool trend, others, including retired Henderson police officer David Kohlmaier, highlight the dangers. “It is becoming more of a problem and more people are getting hurt,” Kohlmaier said, noting that police are often hesitant to pursue e-bikes due to the risk of injury.
Hunter remains concerned about the increasing frequency of such incidents. “I am just getting concerned when I am seeing more and more things happen out on the streets with these e-bikes,” he said…