Baltimore Police target gas stations aiding illegal dirt bike riders

Baltimore Police are cracking down on illegal dirt bike riders. Police say part of the plan includes going after gas stations that sell riders gas illegally.
Fox45 News cameras caught a few of those illegal dirt bikes Friday buzzing around the Carrol gas station on Reisterstown Road at Druid Park Drive.
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[@PsychoThirteen]

I wasn't aware gasoline could be sold "illegally". If you look up the word "assclown" will you find the mayors picture?

[@silentmajority8365]

Migrant gas looking for a better tank

[@wildcoyote34]

what i gathered from this video is that it's illegal to sell fuel to someone riding or driving an illegal vehicle

[@jar407]

in almost every dem city especially but rep got some too

[@wildcoyote34]

@@jar407 this thing with the illegal dirt bikes isn't political unless the politicians make it that way ,,mostly it's a case of parents being unable to control their kids ,and other idiots thinking the law doesn't apply to them ,, the not selling gas to illegal vehicle drivers is a common sense move but very easily circumvented if someone stopped to think

[@rs232killer]

Enforcing this rule isn't going to make a dent. They might slow it down a bit for the quads which are not legal in MD. But I doubt the clerks are going to scrutinize the feed on the security camera enough to tell the difference between a street legal dual sport and a dirt bike. In any case, you will just get "support" folks with gas cans filling up at the station and then filling the bikes in the alley, maybe even making a few bucks off it.

[@BrooklynBalla]

It’s a gas station’s responsibility to make sure peoples vehicles are legally registered and insured?What planet am I on?

[@jar407]

California

[@msdosnt]

Give me a break with the keeps kids off the streets argument. They belong in jail period.

[@silentmajority8365]

In Af rica

[@Like_Ike]

"Build us a place to ride" naaaaaaah y'all would STILL ride in the street because that's half the thrill. They love being assholes cuttin thru traffic on 1 wheel making others almost wreck their cars or wreck. Y'all can find ways to get these bikes (wonder how🙄) then find your own place to ride that doesn't get in everyone else's way. "We commit this crime so we don't commit other crimes." 🫤 WHAT?!

[@johntempleton3560]

very good perspective

[@claycoates5056]

Interesting but you have a problem and you will lose unfortunately

[@Like_Ike]

@@claycoates5056 Uhhh whhuuuh?!🫤 Please elaborate.

[@howardsells2000]

The Police can't stop it so now the want the gas station to do it. That's insane.

[@OpinionatedPirck]

The cops (and everyone else) want the culture to stop acting like fkn savages.

[@joec9553]

Just patrol or have surveillance on the gas station.

[@JohmathanBSwift]

@@joec9553 Couldn't they just get a cash can.

[@kskeel1124]

They won't let the police do their job... So they go after the businesses for selling them fuel...

[@VDVC-RC]

It's been illegal to refuel them at gas stations. It just wasn't enforced.

[@JohmathanBSwift]

Ummm, nice idea. Have you ever heard of a gas can?

[@harryvarner6652]

The boy mayor says that these are grown mem riding the dirt bikes. Meanwhile Fox 45 interviews a 15 year old dirt bike rider. So does he have a license and insurance?

[@JohmathanBSwift]

You need to watch other vides regarding this.

[@kskeel1124]

The dirt bike is probably stolen aswell...🤔🤫🫣

[@user-ts7ns7bt2v]

Mayor won reelection so accept this

[@rs232killer]

It is both. It is teenagers as well as adults who never grew out of their teens.

[@jerrynewberry5050]

I didn't realize that Baltimore has a child for a mayor. Dude, act like an adult.

[@alabamaman1372]

Didn’t Earn It

[@user-eh5cr4or6k]

This from the same mayor and administration that thought that the Baltimore Bridge was racist because it was too low when the ship ran into the support structure and not just the bridge. I would like to think that the majority of the constituents that voted for him are highly embarrassed that they voted for that.

[@Rick-fe8xn]

​@alabamaman1372 shut it 🤡He was elected whether we like it or not!! They voted for this fool and this is what they're getting

[@robertwilliams5015]

​@@user-eh5cr4or6k He thought the bridge was racist huh? Why are people like you so comfortable with making stupid suggestions?

[@patriot692]

Ignorant Voters, w/o question.

[@lowandslow3939]

What a load of horse shit. Cops demanding private business do their job and fine them if they don’t? How is this legal?

[@johnengland8619]

How is a minimum wage worker going to tell a group of young people they cant buy gas?

[@wildcoyote34]

it's called enforcing the law there is an ordinance that says the gas station can not sell fuel to someone riding an illegal vehicle or participating in an illegal activity ,,,

[@wildcoyote34]

@@johnengland8619 not hard all they do is turn off the gas pump ,easy no gas,, around where i live you have to pay for your fuel in advance they don't just turn the pump on however this ordinance is easy to get around ,, just have a friend with a truck take a bunch of gas cans to the store to buy fuel ,,and never use the same station 2 times in a row

[@lowandslow3939]

@@wildcoyote34 Gas stations are not in the law enforcement business. That’s the job of, well, law enforcement.

[@wildcoyote34]

@@lowandslow3939 you missed the point ,, IT'S ILLEGAL FOR THE GAS STATION TO SEL FUEL TO SOMEONE DRIVING AN ILLEGAL VEHICLE ,, gas station got fined for selling fuel to someone driving an illegal vehicle ,, they aren't in any way enforcing any law they are complying with the law ,,in the same way they can't sell cigarettes to an under age person ,, or sell alcohol to a person who is obviously intoxicated ,,

[@billyhorton5779]

Usual suspects

[@Neppy1414]

that mayor is scared of the dirtbike gangs clearly.😂😂😂 poor leadership

[@301larussomusic]

They do got alot of numbers I guess thats why the police are scared too

[@user-ts7ns7bt2v]

@@301larussomusicpolice aren’t scared of riders. They scared of the public that would arrest and sue them into oblivion. Apathy is a cops friend there.

[@richard7479]

Maybe go after the dirt bike riders or would that be racist?!?

[@macoelamify]

not racist... this gives credence to people who look at Black people (US) as trash. WE can do better but we WON'T... our ignorance will never change... this SLAVE said "they are good kids that don't want to get into trouble".... Ninja WWWW-what?????

[@larryballout4702]

Dude u must be blind cause white ppl rides with the packs. It's not just black ppl. Goffy

[@TruthDispensary]

It is if they only go after blk dirt bike riders or blk riders more than all others. Capish?

[@richard7479]

@@TruthDispensary just so happens those are the only things committing crime…as usual Capish? 🤡

[@TruthDispensary]

@@richard7479 No I don't capish. Since when did YT stop committing crimes of all kinds Fuckboy. Just because you're wyt privileged and hypocritical, that doesn't mean you don't commit just as much or way more crime than any and everyone else Fuckboy.

[@OlRed.]

They’ve been given rec centers, parks, courts, fields, college scholarships, all sorts of shit they could use in a positive manner….. but no, I ride my stolen dirtbike in traffic because no one gave me a place to ride it and if I do t ride it I have to sell drugs on the corner….sure dude.

[@kskeel1124]

They dont want to arrest and imprison the almost exclusively black dirt bike riders so they threaten the gas stations with fines... Pathetic...

[@robertwilliams5015]

You don't know much about our justice system, do you? I mean this comment is beyond stupid. So I'm guessing you just don't know.

[@joeSun721]

U belong in Baltimore...R ☀ folks cursed?​@@robertwilliams5015

[@blattimus]

@@robertwilliams5015you watch CNN and mistake their silly race baiting and divisive propaganda for the reality of our criminal justice system, right?

[@blattimus]

@@robertwilliams5015okay so your theory is that this black mayor, the black-majority prosecutors and judges and black-led police in this black majority city are secretly targeting minorities, just because you watch too much CNN?

[@blattimus]

@@robertwilliams5015you don’t really understand the racial composition of the mayor, prosecutors, judges and police in this black-majority city, do you? People who watch CNN and mistake their divisive rhetoric and race-baiting nonsense for reality are doomed to be low-information radicals.

[@SmokeyTreats]

"Give us a place to ride so we won't be in the streets". Oh I dunno, how 'bout in the DIRT somewhere, like their name says?

[@Radar88269]

They tried that years ago. Gave them a 4 acre park with pros to show how to ride safely. Even gave them the gear to wear. The dirt bikers didn't want to ride there because they had to wear a helmet.

[@gedocowboy8484]

If they’re off road there’s nobody to show off for

[@wm0104]

You can’t fix a race with an IQ of 14

[@theashpilez]

Making gas illegal again.

[@user-eh5cr4or6k]

Next he'll waste the taxpayers money on a frivolous lawsuit to sue the manufacturer for actually manufacturing the motorcycle.

[@jar407]

sue china all you want china never allows a foreign order for payment allowed to collect in china. btw japan also refuses most judgments

[@eyeofthescar6890]

Not selling drugs? Where's the gas money coming from?

[@Like_Ike]

Right cuz you know they ain't got no damn job.🤦🏾‍♂️

[@royr7046]

30/70 IAN: Better question: Not selling drugs? Where'd the money to buy the dirt bikes come from? By the way, why was the kid's face covered?

[@the1zar]

​@@royr7046 lmao buy dirt bikes,more like stole dirt bikes ...

[@beachlifestyle]

Gas money you mean money to buy the bike 🏍

[@boblab]

So now you made the station owners do the cops job and put them in a dangerous position for retaliation from the bikers. Hold the parents responsible.

[@user-ru5jy5lr4g]

"If you give us a place to ride, we wouldn't be riding in the street." Imagine that...a black person wanting a handout.

[@trainwreck420ish]

Weird. That's how Nascar started out. Illegal activity leading to a spectators sport. But yea, ugh they're black guys so no

[@301larussomusic]

Its bs these kids dont follow any rules so why should anyone believe they would start.

[@reedwright301]

Definitely raised by a single mother. He was a master of not accepting any responsibility for his actions just as his mother has taught him. It’s always someone else’s fault. They probably blame Trump too.

[@timb7775]

Not the smartest person that kid. There is a place to ride atvs, it's called the woods. They should get a trailer and drive to the woods like everyone else. Or move to the woods.

[@muckfoot-4093]

yeah, they banned all the places to go riding off road.

i watch from Minnesota this mayor is a 😖😖😖

[@JohmathanBSwift]

I like the new mayor and DA.

[@silentmajority8365]

AKA somalia west

[@iffykidmn8170]

and Walz is only a 1/2 step above that.

[@janibeg3247]

no chase policy is not helping to stop the "dirt bikers"

[@28704joe]

High speed chase in congested city is a recipe for innocent people getting killed.

[@seeharvester]

I know something that would stop them. (Hint: it's faster than a speeding dirt biker.)

[@user-eh5cr4or6k]

This from the same mayor and administration that thought that the Baltimore Bridge was racist because it was too low when the ship ran into the support structure and not just the bridge. I would like to think that the majority of the constituents that voted for him are highly embarrassed that they voted for that.

[@maternst1]

Sooooo, YOU can't catch em, so you're taken your anger out on gas stations!????

[@timb7775]

As the gas stations probably get robbed and stolen from as a result of these gangs.

[@willbooker6153]

Punish and criminalize the businesses owner while expecting them to enforce the law and risk their lives by refusing to let them buy gas. Klaus Schwab rubbing his hands... Mwaa mwaa mwaa!

[@legalizefreedom451]

Don't go after the criminals, harass the business owners. Is it a gas stations job to stop crime? You are supposed to make sure nobody is breaking the law before you sell them gas? The government needs to be completely overhauled. Did these cops ever realize they could just bring gas can and buy gas?

[@dmo848]

So they walk over with a gas can then all good. How dumb is this. No really stop and think about this.

[@TheSteveSteele]

I think the point is that dirt bikes aren’t street legal. So they’re selling gas to vehicles that are illegally on the road. I get what you’re saying though. It makes no sense. What if a real motocross racer with his bike tied down in the back of a truck on the way to the track pulled up for some gas? What’s the law then?

[@shebakesitluv9832]

I’m so blessed I don’t have to live in Brandon’s City🙌🏾🙌🏾 that dude is rude and arrogant

[@JohmathanBSwift]

Bingo.

[@fjnittyfjnitty7021]

This says a lot about the people in Baltimore. This guy won again as Mayor . These young scholars act like they suppose to be hanging out on corners.. what the hell happened to loitering?

[@TheSteveSteele]

That law seemed to have disappeared.

[@aucklandsadventures]

Baltimore will do Everything, Except going after the Criminals….

[@psycicmindpowers]

You can't shoot shoplifters in your store but you're expected to stop people from pumping gas for dirt bikes...?

[@ChuckWood]

You want shoplifting to be a capital offence?

[@psycicmindpowers]

@@ChuckWood Then have fun starving and going out of business then. The govt obviously isn't protecting shit, and now these business owners have to put themselves into harms way trying to stop bikers from getting gas or be fined? Live on your knees if you want.

[@kskeel1124]

Don't make the black kids angry...

[@kskeel1124]

​@psycicmindpowers Alot of the shootings outside clubs are because a black person was denied entry or kicked out of the club...

[@ChuckWood]

@@psycicmindpowers All I asked was if you want shoplifting to be a capital offence. Why are you making so many assumptions?

[@xandervk2371]

The TV station could have done a better job on covering this story if they invited a legal expert to comment on it. But that's American "journalism " for you.

[@ryanwhite7969]

Build a big area in where they can ride put a police gas station there and profit off of them. Smfh

[@bobroberts2371]

Why don't you do it? Are you not wanting to make $$$. Besides, do you really think the4se people are going to pay to ride when they can cause mayhem for free?

[@khapinunez7163]

So by selling gas ( Gas Station ) your are aiding people to break the law 😳 IF PASSING THE BUCK WAS A POLICE DEPARTMENT 😩

[@timb7775]

Punishing the victim of these gangs. I'm sure these has stations are terrified whenever a gang of these dirt bike riders show up. Can imagine the theft that occurs.

[@speedingtickets]

Who is the clown talking over that woman?

[@TreeLBollingTreeMan]

That's the mayor of Baltimore.

[@kskeel1124]

That's the "mayor"...

[@tashisonam452]

He lying last 4 years nothing done. Next 4 years same thing Baltimore

[@postivevibes3030]

Right!!! Blah blah blah

[@bobroberts2371]

So someone comes in with a licensed dual sport, is denied fuel then sues the station. Or when these unlicensed bikes are denied fuel they loot the place.

[@timb7775]

Makes no sense. I thought the law was gas has to be put in an approved container, like not in a soda bottle. Dirt bike gas tanks most certainly are approved to hold gas.

[@vids5374]

He needs to act like he's the mayor and act like he's in charge. Tell her one time and then move on to the next question.

[@JohmathanBSwift]

I grew up riding dirt bikes. We had something called a dirt bike track. BTW. How do you stay out of trouble by causing it?

[@MarinoSesh420]

Yea, and chances are there aren't really dirt bike tracks like that in big cities, more like out in the county otherwise you wouldn't see every other city with these dirt bike problems too. Riding dirt bikes is less trouble than them trying to sell drugs or robbing someone.

[@JohmathanBSwift]

@@MarinoSesh420 Wach Baltimore City Takeover on Dirtbikes. These aren't 13 or 15-year-olds on dirtbikes No dirtbike park is going to help these guys. Blowing past cops, and red lights and cutting their way through traffic. I can see why the people of Baltimore are sick of it. That said though, a dirtbike track will help the younger people. I agree with what a citizen of Baltimore is trying to accomplish. Get to them when they are young before they get older. BTW, money has been allocated for a dirtbike park in Baltimore. Why wouldn't the riders in the video mentioned just by Endero's? They would be street legal. That's not what they want to do.

[@TheSteveSteele]

@@MarinoSesh420Is it though?

[@user-zt4sm3go2i]

Well you heard it straight from the kids of Baltimore. There is only two options out there riding dirt bikes or selling drugs there is nothing else that could possibly be done it's only one of those two things. He just said that he rides dirt bikes so he doesn't stand on the corner and sell drugs. I had no idea there were only two options in Baltimore. Then we get to listen to them interview dirt bike riders who say that they don't have anywhere to ride so they ride on all of the streets. There are plenty places to ride. I'm literally going riding next weekend. I made a plan. I am leaving from Baltimore and driving 2 hours up to Pennsylvania where they have hundreds of miles of trails. Unfortunately it does mean that I have to be responsible enough to have a truck and a trailer and load my bike up safety wise and drive it for hours unload everything and then go ride for the day and afterwards loaded all back up onto my trailer clean it and put it back up at the house where it goes. But that seems like a lot of work for these guys down in Baltimore. I'm from Baltimore I take my dirt bikes out of the city. I can tell you for an absolute fact that not one of my tires has ever hit city streets. Not even when I'm loading them up. I backed my trailer into my driveway and load my dirt bike straight on to it and then go away for a day and ride all day long. This is just nothing but excuses excuses excuses.

[@TheFinkFarm]

Note to self: never go to Baltimore… Probably need to stay out of Maryland also. So sad it appears to be like a 3rd world country.

[@FKCENSORSHIP]

So, does anyone with a gas can gets told no gas sold here or what?

[@timb7775]

Outrageous. The gas stations are victums of these gangs on dirt bikes. Im sure these gas stations just want those gangs out of there asap. And why is it illegal to put gas in a dirtbike at a gas station? We did it all the time except we had them on trailers and were going up to the woods to ride for the day. Disgusting the cops would threaten gas station owners.

[@frankr7902]

Just watching this report, i found the 2 problems, The mayor and the police,not being able to do their jobs

[@freddiecarr7602]

When the Mayor tells the Press it is not the kids doing this!!!!!

[@greggreg2263]

Something is really off with this mayor he seems to be out of touch.😢

[@blattimus]

I would guess he’s a quota hire, but in Baltimore he isn’t even a minority.

[@Johnelilopez]

What a dumb ass law to fine gas stations….all the bikers have to do is buy a container & fill it up, you can’t stop walk ins. Thats not illegal, just inconvenient smh.

[@mikew.to1]

If the parents can't raise their kids except into crime gangs, then instead of prison or ankle monitor for the kids why not an iron cast chastity.

[@Itsisawnotiseen]

Once again. The criminals are in charge. Thank a Democrat.

[@sweets6865]

This guy looks like he just came out of junior high school.

[@TheBLACKISHKRACKER]

NO FREE MARKET IN BALTIMORE

[@pagosa1040]

Making store owners responsible for this is dumb and probably unconstitutional.

[@oldschool8432]

So you do nothing again

[@njg26.gustav12]

You have to change the law. Allow the law enforcement to do the job . Unfortunately many wouldn't agree to what it would take to stop it.

[@seanrhone5306]

Give these kids a place to ride. Arrest the others riding on the street.

[@ronmayfield8506]

Born and raised in Baltimore. Left over 10 years ago. The dirt bike riders in the city were doing this 20 years ago! Look up 9 o’clock boys documentary. Nothing has changed. As a motorcycle rider at the time, I was required to have a license, tags & insurance to ride Legally. Have undercover police follow them home, confiscate the bike, arrest the rider. Not difficult to do.

[@AllEyezOnRod]

Give them a place to ride so that the streets can be peaceful and safe

[@J2A61]

How the hell do you sell gas illegally from the gas station itself🤷🏾‍♂️

[@morecarstuff]

I only feel bad for the legal dirt bike riders who get harassed because of the bad ones.

[@801D012]

It's illegal to ride a dirt bike in Baltimore City.

[@plumbbobslim9313]

So instead of holding criminals accountable let's just go after businesses selling legal product to customers.

[@abbottshaull9831]

What do mean selling it illegally. Are they giving the gas to these bikers at a discount?

[@widowmaker7462]

Mayor says we will do what we always do, which is code for nothing.

[@DanoFSmith-yc9tg]

Just buy a Jerry can, and fill it at your house? No? A tank of gas lasts all day on one of those bikes. Plus if it's 2 stroke, most guys will buy VP pre mixed fuel from a powersports dealer, they don't sell that at gas stations.

[@ronkirk5099]

I got my first traffic ticket at 15 for riding an unlicenced Vespa without a drivers licence. My bad, the police should enforce the law, and if the public is concerned, they should help the police do their job. Personally, I wouldn't put up with the noise and danger to others on the road.

[@dalaymanzperzpektiv7742]

First of dirt bikes belong off road whether your a teen or adult…get a street legal and permit then license…then you can ride the streets otherwise your breaking the law…

[@Toekneepowers]

Gas station owners are not law enforcement.

[@WhiskeyTango68]

Government incompetence and lawlessness. We the people are very tired of this nonsense.

[@guruoo]

Let me get this insanity straight. Is it true that simply possessing a dirt bike is now illegal in Baltimore? Sure sounds like it. Police even asking public for tips to where they're stored, and have gotten warrants to search private property, and confiscate them.

[@Tokyo_Marshall_Official]

Name a bad city....common theme.....black mayor 😂...Chicago San Francisco Baltimore Atlanta Memphis New York New Orleans Cleveland etcetera 😂yall dropping the basketball

[@CRAPO2011]

If they want gas stations not to sell gas to them they should offer a police officer for when those "good kids" lash out.

[@midengineZ06]

Another reason I don't visit Baltimore

[@royr7046]

30/70 IAN: Is anyone really surprised?

[@christineehlers1132]

You're wrong, but these are young gangbangers, blax.

[@sawboneiomc8809]

It’s called a gas can. Why would you expect it to change....no consequences

[@larryjones2049]

i saw myself walking home lol

[@genehasenbuhler2594]

In other words they ain't doing squat!

[@kicknitwithkmarie8042]

They need to leave these kids alone

[@TheModbeats]

Look at the mayor. Baltimore is a total loss because a certain demographic cannot be cited, arrested, or , heaven forbid, locked up.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

No license plates, no insurance, no drivers licenses for the minors. Totally illegal.

[@Well-thatmakessense]

The reporter should read kids books at the library!

[@streetlegalsprintcar]

Cops be like "Day be filling up at dah gas stations yo'.

[@dariusowens1060]

The police chef thinks he’s some Kinda mob boss😂

[@jay-t1030]

How does one sell gas illegally?

[@nedsurf1876]

Just another group of business owners to divest from the city ASAP.

[@anthonyvoss9150]

Umm selling gas is the whole purpose of gas stations...

[@ChuckWood]

We used to ride ATVs in white marsh before 43 went through. A few of the people that used to ride have since turned to drugs, a few have passed away from it.

[@JJE2010MO]

The city should open up trails to ride. Repurpose Leakin Park and other city parks. Dirt bike trails all over Baltimore. Refocus the energy in a positive way.

[@michaelmalone6858]

Try that bull crap in Florida and the bike will be seized and the rider will go to jail.

[@J42494]

Its not illegal to sell gas. Stations might not sell to police.

[@Phah-Queue]

So sick of the blatts.

[@jonathanwoods9843]

Reminds me of skateboarders on the streets 2 or 3 decades ago. There were no skateparks, so they practiced their tricks on the streets. Then there was a concerted effort to get a skatepark in every city. The saying was (and still is), "If your city doesn't have a skatepark, then your city IS a skatepark." So maybe it's time for the city to give them a place to ride dirt bikes. It would give them a place to ride besides the streets.

[@dmc9791]

A new Honda 450X is like $9000.How can they afford that

[@dwartfarquart9590]

Gas Stations are not breaking the law.

[@raymondthomas2987]

Baltimore is ridiculous

[@raliekthomas3206]

They will just get gas tanks and say they are trying to mow a yard or two

[@eddiearmijo6635]

WTF. Go After the Dealers Who Sell the Bikes.

[@beachlifestyle]

OK 15 years old, who bought the bike.

[@Jaykilla1981]

It would be impossible for riders to bring a container to fill up gas and fill their bike up somewhere else. Impossible I say! Good job everyone!🙄

[@dmc9791]

If they're not street legal they don't belong on the street confiscate and sell them to someone out west who can ride them in the desert or in the woods