Long Island Street Takeover Erupts as ATV Goons Spark Chaos and Police Pursuits [WATCH]

A large gathering of ATV and dirt bike riders disrupted traffic and prompted multiple police responses across three Long Island communities on Saturday, ending with three arrests and the seizure of at least 10 vehicles, according to Suffolk County police, as reported by The New York Post.

Authorities said approximately 200 riders traveled through Hauppauge, Brentwood, and Bay Shore, performing dangerous stunts on public roads and generating numerous 911 calls from residents and motorists.

The incident unfolded along major roadways and residential streets, where videos obtained by the New York Post showed large groups of ATV and dirt bike riders occupying both lanes of Route 347 in Hauppauge.

Many riders were seen wearing masks, bandanas, and sunglasses that obscured their faces.

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The footage also showed riders performing wheelies and other stunts while traveling through neighborhoods.

Several people accompanying the riders appeared to be recording the activity with cell phones, which the report said may have been intended for social media.

According to the videos, the riders traveled in close proximity to one another while performing the maneuvers, with several appearing to nearly lose control or collide with other riders.

Police said the first response came after dispatchers received numerous emergency calls from residents and drivers reporting the activity.

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Officers located the gathering in Hauppauge and arrested Ava Mongiello, 23, and Jahkil Arroyo, 29. Several motorcycles and ATVs were also impounded during that operation.

Investigators said many of the riders then regrouped near Motor Parkway in Brentwood before continuing toward Bay Shore.

Around 6:30 p.m., officers encountered the group again in Bay Shore after two ATVs became disabled, police said. Authorities said the riders of those vehicles fled on foot when officers approached.

Police said officers pursued one of the individuals, later identified as 22-year-old Shamir Solomon, and took him into custody after a foot chase.

According to investigators, Solomon was carrying a loaded firearm when he was arrested.

Mongiello and Arroyo were each charged with reckless driving, reckless endangerment, and unlawfully fleeing a police officer.

Suffolk County police said both were issued desk appearance tickets and released.

Solomon was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, unlawful speed contest, and reckless driving.

Authorities said the criminal possession of a weapon charge carries a potential prison sentence of up to 15 years if he is convicted.

Court records show Solomon was held overnight before appearing for arraignment in Central Islip on Sunday.

He pleaded not guilty and was released on $10,000 bail, according to the New York State court database.

The incident temporarily affected multiple communities as police worked to disperse the riders and respond to calls from the public. Authorities said at least 10 vehicles were impounded during the enforcement operation.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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