Crime & Safety

Terror On The Turnpike: Newington PD Seeks Rogue Motorcyclists

The Newington PD is seeking the identities of several reckless moped/motorcycle riders who terrorized the Berlin Turnpike Saturday night.

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The Newington Police Department is looking for the suspects seen terrorizing the Berlin Turnpike on Saturday evening, Aug. 9. This is one of the images the NPD posted Monday regarding the incident.
The Newington Police Department is looking for the suspects seen terrorizing the Berlin Turnpike on Saturday evening, Aug. 9. This is one of the images the NPD posted Monday regarding the incident. (Newington Police Department)

NEWINGTON, CT — Local police are looking for a group of moped/motorcycle riders who terrorized the Berlin Turnpike on Saturday night, Aug. 9.

The Newington Police Department is actively seeking to identify suspects seen recklessly operating mopeds and unregistered bikes at the street, police said.

"These individuals endangered both themselves and our community, even carrying juvenile passengers while engaging in this dangerous behavior," wrote the NPD on Monday, Aug. 11.

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"We take this matter seriously and will continue our investigation until those responsible are identified."

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Newington Police Department at 860-666-8445 or email Lt. Ryan Deane at rdeane@newingtonct.gov.

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