Dirt Bikers 'Recklessly' Riding At Brick Soccer Complex, Police Say

BRICK, NJ — Brick Township police are investigating repeated incidents of dirt bikers "riding recklessly" at the Drum Point Sports Complex, including when children are using the fields.

The dirt bikes have been "speeding across our game fields at Drum Point Sports Complex, even while players were on the field," officials with the Twin County Soccer Association said.

"This dangerous behavior not only poses a risk to those involved but also compromises the safety of our community members enjoying the area," police said in a post on the department's Facebook page.

In addition to riding across the fields while children are practicing and playing soccer, the dirt bike riders caused ruts in the fields by spinning out and sometimes doing donuts, said Paul Pallante, president of Twin County.

Those ruts and tears in the turf not only are costly to repair but pose a serious injury risk to kids playing on the fields, Pallante said, as players can trip, sprain an ankle or worse.

"We are committed to ensuring the safety of our residents, and we cannot do this without your assistance," Brick police said. "If you have any information or have witnessed any reckless dirt bike riding in this area, please contact us right away. Your tips can make a significant difference in helping us address this issue."

"Other local soccer clubs have been forced to close their fields and cancel games for similar reasons," soccer club officials said adding they are asking "parents and friends of the bikers to help stop this behavior."

Anyone with information about the bikers is urged to call Brick Township police at 732-262-1100.