During the early afternoon of Saturday, April 4, a group of nearly 200 juveniles riding bicycles and e-bikes traveled in several large packs from Victoria Avenue to the area of Main Street and Mills Road. While stopped at a red light, the group swarmed a motorcyclist, causing him to fall to the ground. The juveniles then kicked and punched the victim before fleeing the area together.
The motorcyclist was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
With the assistance of witnesses, officers were able to identify one of the suspects and began monitoring the group while waiting for an opportunity to safely make an arrest. Officers later blocked traffic, separated the suspect from the group, and took him into custody without incident. The male juvenile, an Oxnard resident, was booked into Juvenile Hall for a felony.
The Ventura Police Department reminds parents to speak with their children about the rules of the road and the dangers associated with group behavior and decision-making.
Anyone with additional information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Ventura Police Department.