13-year-old arrested after fleeing police on electric dirt bike in Port St. Lucie
By WQCS
April 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
PORT ST. LUCIE — A 13-year-old was arrested after fleeing from police on an electric dirt bike during a traffic stop, according to the Port St. Lucie Police Department.
Officers with the department’s Traffic Unit were conducting enforcement at a known problem area near the intersection of Southwest Cashmere Boulevard and Southwest St. Lucie West Boulevard when they attempted to stop a male operating an electric dirt bike.
Police said the individual fled through the parking lot of an Aldi store. A sergeant later located the suspect concealed near a Home Depot store.
The suspect, identified as a 13-year-old, was taken into custody and charged with fleeing, driving an unregistered vehicle and operating a motorcycle without a proper endorsement. The dirt bike was towed, and the juvenile’s parents were notified.
Police said the department continues to emphasize traffic safety and compliance with roadway laws.
Officers with the department’s Traffic Unit were conducting enforcement at a known problem area near the intersection of Southwest Cashmere Boulevard and Southwest St. Lucie West Boulevard when they attempted to stop a male operating an electric dirt bike.
Police said the individual fled through the parking lot of an Aldi store. A sergeant later located the suspect concealed near a Home Depot store.
The suspect, identified as a 13-year-old, was taken into custody and charged with fleeing, driving an unregistered vehicle and operating a motorcycle without a proper endorsement. The dirt bike was towed, and the juvenile’s parents were notified.
Police said the department continues to emphasize traffic safety and compliance with roadway laws.