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Lake Forest residents press council for action after dangerous e‑bike incidents; sheriff describes investigation
Summary
Residents recounted recent attacks and reckless riding by groups operating high‑powered two‑wheelers; Orange County Sheriff's captain said investigators identified a juvenile suspect in a crash that left an 81‑year‑old man critically injured and that the juvenile's mother was arrested on multiple charges. Council emphasized enforcement, education and parental responsibility.
Mayor Pacqueno opened public comment at the April 21 Lake Forest City Council meeting with a sheriff's briefing on a serious April 16 collision that left an 81‑year‑old man in critical condition after being struck by a juvenile on a motorized two‑wheeler. Captain Pultz of the Orange County Sheriff's Department said investigators identified the juvenile suspect, served a search warrant and took the youth into custody; he added the juvenile's mother was arrested today on multiple charges including accessory after the fact and child endangerment.
"We've always put education first and enforcement second," Captain Pultz said, describing a combined…
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