On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, officers assigned to District E-18 (Hyde Park) conducted a scooter and moped enforcement operation throughout the district. This initiative was carried out in response to ongoing public safety concerns involving mopeds and scooters and their connection to auto law violations, thefts, robberies, and shootings.
As a result of this targeted operation, officers seized and towed eleven mopeds. In addition, citations and criminal summonses were issued to eleven individuals for violations including operating unregistered and uninsured motor vehicles.
The Boston Police Department remains committed to ensuring public safety and improving quality of life in neighborhoods across the city. Targeted enforcement operations such as this one are part of an ongoing effort to address illegal vehicle activity and to deter criminal behavior associated with mopeds and scooters.
Anyone with information related to similar illegal activity is encouraged to contact the Boston Police Department, or call 911 in case of an emergency.
Community members who wish to provide information anonymously may do so through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line:
📱 By Phone: 1-800-494-TIPS
💬 By Text: Text “TIP” to CRIME (27463)
🌐 Online: Boston Police CrimeStoppers
Photos and videos related to the investigation can also be submitted anonymously via CrimeStoppers. The Boston Police Department strictly protects the identities of those who assist in investigations anonymously.