ATV Operator Arrested and Suspected Firearm Seized

Niagara Falls Police were engaged in routine patrol around 5pm on May 20th when officers observed a small yellow dirt bike/ATV operating on the city roadways illegally in the area of 11th Street and South Avenue.

Officers immediately activated unit lights and sirens to initiate a traffic stop. The motorist, a male, complied.

Upon further investigation, the operator was found to have a suspended New York State license with a total of 4 scoffs. The yellow dirt bike/ATV was found to have an expired NYS registration, no insurance, no NYS inspection, and no license plate.

The yellow dirt bike/ATV was towed by Lockport towing who will hold the vehicle for the actual owner.

Officers noted that while the male was being searched they located what appeared to be a firearm within his waistband. Upon further investigation, the firearm was found to be a black “Rugar Mark IV” metal BB gun.

Officers seized the suspected firearm and provided the male with a property receipt to which he replied, “ya’ll can have it.…”

The male was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing and released with an appearance ticket. 

No further information is available at this time.

ATV Operator Arrested and Suspected Firearm Seized