FOLSOM — A 14-year-old boy on an electric motorcycle took Folsom police on an hour-long chase this weekend.
Folsom police dash-cam video captured the chase where you can see the teen on an e-motorcycle swerving in and out of traffic. He was hard to follow with his lights turned off, zipping around 60 miles per hour.
Police said they had multiple calls about the teen harassing people on Marsh Hawk Drive, yelling anti-LGBTQ slurs and vandalizing property.
When they tried to stop him, police said he disrespected them and took off on his e-motorcycle on an hour-long pursuit until they finally caught and arrested him.
“I am a big bicycle advocate, but these motorcycles are definitely dangerous,” Jeremy Fassler said.
Fassler said he has seen speedsters riding recklessly around town.
“I think, emotionally, people are concerned,” Fassler noted. “Nobody wants to take out a kid and hurt them really bad.”
Folsom police said these types of e-motorcycles are considered the same as dirt bikes, with no pedals and the ability to exceed 29 miles per hour. They are not allowed on streets, sidewalks or bike paths.