The Providence City Council held a special meeting on Aug. 10 to discuss a recent surge in some violent crimes in the city, including incidents involving reckless and violent ATV riders.
In one recent incident, a woman was dragged out of her car and beaten by an ATV rider while several other riders watched. So far, one person has been arrested.
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ATVs can’t be legally ridden in public anywhere in the state.
At the council’s special session, police and some city councilors acknowledged a proliferation of ATVs on public streets but did not arrive at any solutions.
Council President John Igliozzi asked police to come up with a plan to curb illegal use of ATVs in the city.
Grab everyone of these little criminals and throw them in jail for 3-4 years, get them off the streets so decent law-abiding residents can enjoy the city again.