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KENNER, La. (WGNO) — A teenager was taken into police custody following an alleged act of reckless driving.
The Kenner Police Department reported they were already in the process of investigating reckless operation of electric scooters, ATVs and bikes in public rights-of-way, when the incident happened on May 2.
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Officers attempted to pull over a motorcyclist along the levee near Grandlake Boulevard.
The driver failed to stop, according to officers and instead allegedly drove off at 50 mph in a 20-mph zone, went through a stop sign, jumped on and off the levee and cut through a golf course with active players.
After the chase, KPD officers said the teen surrendered. During the arrest, police said they learned that the driver was a 14-year-old who had no license, helmet, lights, signals, plate or insurance and was also in possession of vape cartridges.
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