{"id":4892,"date":"2026-05-29T19:33:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T19:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/29\/ca-teen-accused-of-taunting-cops-with-e-bike-wheelies-using-laser-on-kids-eye\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T19:33:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T19:33:18","slug":"ca-teen-accused-of-taunting-cops-with-e-bike-wheelies-using-laser-on-kids-eye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/29\/ca-teen-accused-of-taunting-cops-with-e-bike-wheelies-using-laser-on-kids-eye\/","title":{"rendered":"CA teen accused of taunting cops with e-bike wheelies, using laser on kid\u2019s eye"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A 13-year-old Winters resident who allegedly rode an illegal e-motorcycle, fled from officers on several occasions and assaulted a fellow student with a laser pointer was arrested, the Winters Police Department announced.<\/p>\n

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The teen was arrested and booked at Yolo County Juvenile Hall on suspicion of misdemeanor reckless driving, felony evasion and misdemeanor laser-related charges on Wednesday, officers said in a social media post.<\/p>\n

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According to the department, the teen allegedly operated an e-motorcycle and fled from officers several times over the last few weeks. In California, riders must possess a driver\u2019s license with M1\/M2 endorsement to legally operate an e-motorcycle.<\/p>\n

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Police said the juvenile\u2019s e-motorcycle could accelerate from zero to 31 mph in 2.7 seconds and reach speeds of up to 49 mph.<\/p>\n

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In one cited incident, officers said the teenager rode past an officer conducting a traffic stop and chose to allegedly \u201cmouth off\u201d to the officer and \u201cpop a wheelie\u201d before speeding away.<\/p>\n

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Investigators gathered information from several sources to identify the Winters juvenile and arranged to contact his parents to make the arrest and seize his e-motorcycle on the evening of May 27, the department said.<\/p>\n

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According to officers, earlier that day and unrelated to the e-motorcycle investigation, the family of a student at Winters Middle School contacted police seeking to press charges after the 13-year-old allegedly pointed a laser into their child\u2019s eyes, causing eye pain and a migraine.<\/p>\n

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Officers contacted the teen and his parents later Wednesday evening and took the child into custody. Police said his parents were cooperative and that e-motorcycle, which had been taken to a bike repair shop, would be taken from the boy, \u201cselling it immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Winters Police Department, local officials, and the Winters Joint Unified School District are imploring parents to be aware of the legality of the devices they are purchasing and providing to their children,\u201d the statement read. \u201cThis includes e-scooters!!! THESE DEVICES ARE NOT TOYS!!!\u201d<\/p>\n

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