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Two 11-Year-Olds Arrested and Charged After Throwing Rocks at Cars from E-Bikes in Charlotte

Two 11-year-old boys were taken into custody and charged in Charlotte, North Carolina, after allegedly throwing rocks at moving vehicles while riding electric bikes, according to authorities. The incident occurred in the Ballantyne area, raising heightened community concerns over juvenile e-bike safety, reckless riding, and roadway hazards.

Incident Overview in Ballantyne

Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) South Division responded to a welfare check near the intersection of Blakeney Heath Road and Ardrey Kell Road. A caller reported seeing juveniles operating e-bikes recklessly and hurling rocks at passing traffic.

Upon arrival, patrol officers spotted two e-bikes being operated unsafely at high speeds and initiated a traffic stop.

Police Pursuit and Aviation Unit Response

When officers activated emergency equipment:

• First Rider: One of the juveniles complied and stopped for law enforcement.

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• Second Rider: The second juvenile fled the scene on the e-bike, prompting assistance from the CMPD Aviation Unit.

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• Apprehension: Aerial surveillance tracked the fleeing rider to a nearby residence, where ground officers successfully located the youth.

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Both electric bikes were impounded and seized at the scene.

Charges and Current Status

The two 11-year-olds were formally charged with:

• Failure to Heed Lights and Sirens

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• No Operator’s License

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Following processing, both juveniles were released into the custody of their parents or legal guardians. Police emphasized that reckless driving and criminal behavior on public roads pose severe dangers to motorists and riders alike, noting ongoing enforcement efforts regarding underage operation of motorized and electric bikes.