Newport Beach mother faces possible criminal charges after son's arrest involving illegal e-motorcycle

An Orange County mother is facing potential criminal charges after her teenage son was arrested following a high-speed pursuit on an illegal electric motorcycle in Newport Beach.

On May 9, Newport Beach police officers attempted to stop a teenager riding what investigators determined was an illegal electric motorcycle near MacArthur Boulevard and Bison Avenue.

Authorities said the suspect refused to stop and fled from officers at a high rate of speed. Motorcycle officers ultimately called off the pursuit due to the suspect’s reckless riding behavior, which included allegedly speeding into opposing traffic and running a red light.

During the  investigation, officers identified the suspect because of his documented history of prior incidents involving illegal e-motorcycles.

On May 19, authorities executed a search warrant at the minor's home, and he was taken into custody without incident. The suspect was booked into the Newport Beach Police Department Juvenile Jail on felony charges and was later released to his parents. Investigators seized a Surron e-motorcycle as evidence.

"Based on the documented history with the subject and his parents, the mother will be referred to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for additional charges," Newport Beach PD officials said.

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