2 bikers arrested among ‘over 200 dirt bikes’ in Durham during Sunday ride

Two more arrests have been made as local police clamp down on dirt bikers and ATV riders across the Triangle.

On Sunday just after 5 p.m., Durham police said they encountered more than 200 dirt bikes in the area of Garrett and Hope Valley roads. Police said officers stopped “several riders” and recovered two dirt bikes – one of which was stolen.

Jamal Anthony Redick, 35, of Durham and Marquis Tyqureus Massey, 24, of Durham were charged with operating an unregistered motorcycle and resisting officers, Durham police said Tuesday.

Meanwhile, in Raleigh, more than 100 riders were spotted on Sunday, according to a report from CBS17.

And on Monday, Chapel Hill police said six bikers were charged with multiple traffic violations in Chapel Hill related to a group ride.

Groups of ATV and dirt bike riders have been speeding, running red lights, blocking oncoming traffic and driving onto sidewalks, according to the Chapel Hill Police Department.

Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews said a multi-jurisdictional task force, which includes the Durham County District Attorney’s office, has been been established to “focus solely on identifying, apprehending, and prosecuting individuals in our community that are more committed to being a part of the problem rather than the solution.”

This story was originally published June 6, 2023 at 1:32 PM with the headline "2 bikers arrested among ‘over 200 dirt bikes’ in Durham during Sunday ride."