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Council hears complaints about electric dirt bikes at Lake Willistine; police report extra patrols and parent outreach
Summary
Council Member Shin raised repeated complaints about electric dirt bikes at Lake Willistine. Police Chief Pickard said extra patrols have been assigned, parents of those posted on social media were contacted and the department encouraged residents to report incidents via the non‑emergency line (501‑851‑1337).
Council Member Shin raised public safety concerns about electric dirt bikes at Lake Willistine, saying this was the third time the issue has been brought to the council and that conditions appear to be worsening.
Police Chief Pickard said the department has provided extra patrols and that Captain Ivy met with parents of the youths identified on social media. The chief encouraged residents to contact police at the non‑emergency number so officers can respond when available; he said callers may reach 911 if they are unsure whether an incident is an emergency. Chief Pickard provided the non‑emergency number the meeting recorded as 5018511337.
Council members emphasized that social media posts are often how the department learns of incidents but reiterated that timely calls to the police department increase the likelihood of a prompt response.
