Police trap horde of riders on dirt bikes, ATVs on Bay Bridge following unruly street takeovers
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- More than 70 dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles were trapped and seized by police on the Bay Bridge, even as some riders abandoned their vehicles and tried to flee on foot, authorities said.
- “We’re not going to stop investigating,” Oakland Police Department Interim Chief James Beere said during a news conference Monday. “If you got away [Sunday], just expect a warrant at your door.”
- The group, composed of dozens of people riding ATVs and dirt bikes, stopped in San Leandro on Sunday before heading to a park in east Oakland, Beere said.
Police officers recovered more than 70 all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes in connection with sideshow-related incidents and made multiple arrests Sunday. (Oakland Police Department) By Salvador Hernandez Staff Writer Follow May 5, 2026 2:27 PM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
More than 70 dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles were trapped and seized by police on the Bay Bridge, even as some riders abandoned their vehicles and tried to flee on foot, authorities said.
Sunday’s police action was the result of a two-month operation targeting a group of riders and organizers who police said took over city streets and intersections, and generally disrupted public safety across the San Francisco Bay Area.