A 13-year-old boy was taken into police custody in Dorchester after crashing a stolen moped into a moving vehicle. The incident, which took place yesterday morning, resulted in no injuries, though an 11-month-old child present in the vehicle hit by the moped was evaluated by Boston EMS as a precautionary measure according to the Boston Police Department's official website.
The juvenile, whose name has not been disclosed due to his age, attempted to flee on foot after unsuccessfully trying to restart the moped following the accident which occurred near the intersection of Lyndhurst Street and Washington Street, the collision happened while the driver was turning from one street onto the other and the moped struck the vehicle's door, the police shared photographs taken during the incident aiding in the quick identification of the suspect.
Boston Police officers later located the young suspect walking home; he was known to the officers and had an active warrant out for his arrest. The charges against the teen included leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and receiving a stolen motor vehicle; these steps were taken amidst rising concerns over juvenile involvement in criminal activities within the community.
After confirming the moped was stolen, the suspect was arraigned in Dorchester District Court where the severity of the charges underscored ongoing issues pertaining to youth crime in the city, the incident adds to a growing dialogue about the measures needed to address these issues and the appropriate means by which to counteract juvenile delinquency that continues to permeate certain areas.
