Baltimore police crack down on illegal dirt bikes after officer struck during arrest

The roar of illegal dirt bikes on Baltimore city streets has become a familiar summer sound, but police say riders “raised the stakes” after an officer was struck from behind during an arrest early Sunday. According to charging documents obtained by FOX45 News, a dirt bike “intentionally” struck an officer from behind as officers were arresting another man, 30-year-old Mautice Green, who was also on an illegal dirt bike. The documents said it happened Sunday around 2:30 a.m. on Maryland Avenue near Falls Road, where police were working crowd and traffic control. The officer was taken to Shock Trauma. STORY: https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/b... _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: Facebook:   / foxbaltimore   Twitter:   / foxbaltimore   YouTube:    / @foxbaltimore   Daily News Digest:    • FOXBaltimore Daily News Digest   For more information, visit https://foxbaltimore.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 410.467.5595 WBFF is a Maryland-based station and a FOX Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. #news #trending #breakingnews #Baltimore #Maryland #fyp #foryou #recommended #suggested #watch