Teens on electric bikes riding in traffic arrested by McCordsville Police

McCordsville Police tracked down a number of teens riding electric bikes illegally.

Just before 5 p.m. Thursday during rush hour traffic, officers with the McCordsville Police Department responded to a juvenile complaint in the area of County Road 600 West and County Road 900 North following multiple calls to the Hancock County 911 Center. Callers reported a large group of juveniles riding electric bikes in the roadway, performing wheelies, passing vehicles on the shoulder, and disregarding traffic signals.

A McCordsville patrol officer in a fully marked police vehicle located the group as they turned westbound onto Broadway from County Road 600 West. Officers observed the juveniles riding across multiple lanes of traffic, with at least one rider performing a wheelie as they passed the officer. The group was traveling at speeds estimated around 40 miles per hour.

The officer activated emergency lights and siren in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop. Despite the officer’s attempts and verbal commands issued through the vehicle’s public address system, the group continued westbound and refused to stop. Officers observed the juveniles weaving between lanes, blocking traffic, and creating a significant safety hazard for both themselves and the public.

The group continued for approximately 3/4 of a mile before again recklessly passing motorists into oncoming traffic while turning into the Meijer parking lot. The juveniles continued traveling both on and off the roadway through the parking lot toward Carroll Road. Out of an abundance of caution and with public safety as the top priority, the pursuing officer terminated the pursuit.

Officers from multiple agencies—including the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department and Lawrence Police Department—responded to the area and conducted a search. Six juveniles, ranging in age from 13 to 17 years old, were located and taken into custody without further incident.

No injuries were reported during the incident.

The McCordsville Police Department would like to thank the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department, Lawrence Police Department, and the Hancock County 911 Center for their quick response and coordinated teamwork, which helped ensure a safe resolution.