WILMINGTON, DE— Police have charged a 17-year-old male after recovering a stolen off-highway vehicle during an incident on March 25. The case serves as a reminder of local regulations concerning the operation and possession of such vehicles.
At approximately 2:37 p.m., Wilmington officers patrolling the 2400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue observed the juvenile in possession of an off-highway vehicle. After contacting him, officers determined that the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania. The juvenile was charged with multiple offenses related to the vehicle.
This investigation highlights the ongoing issue of off-highway vehicles being unlawfully operated or possessed. Authorities have reiterated that operating these vehicles on city streets, sidewalks, or parks is a violation of both Wilmington City Code and Delaware Criminal Code, punishable by significant fines. Additionally, all off-highway vehicles within the city must be registered with the Division of Motor Vehicles, and owners are required to secure them with an immobilization device such as a wheel lock.
The Wilmington Police Department encourages the public to report any illegal activities involving these vehicles, including their operation or storage. Relevant tips can be directed to the Special Operations Division Traffic Unit or the department’s anonymous crime tip hotline.
Violations involving off-highway vehicles not only disrupt community safety but also burden local resources. Officials stress the importance of community cooperation in curbing these activities and ensuring adherence to local laws. The juvenile charged in this case remains innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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