Two Arrested After Reckless Mini Motorbike Stunt Causes Major Damage in Woodstock

WOODSTOCK, GA – On the evening of December 9th, the Woodstock Police Department responded to a series of dangerous incidents involving two individuals riding mini motorbikes through public areas in downtown Woodstock. The suspects first rode through the Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta pedestrian plaza, putting shoppers at risk and prompting several calls to authorities.

After leaving the shopping area, the individuals traveled south to the City Center East Parking Deck in downtown Woodstock. There, they entered the East Elevator and performed burnouts, filling the elevator with thick black smoke and causing extensive damage to the ADA-accessible flooring and subfloor. The damage rendered the elevator inoperable until repairs could be completed.

Woodstock Police investigators used video footage and tips from the community to identify the suspects. Both were subsequently taken into custody and booked into the Cherokee County Jail. They face two felony charges—Interference with Government Property and Criminal Damage to Property in the Second Degree—as well as three misdemeanors: Reckless Driving, Reckless Stunt Driving, and Party to a Crime.

The police department praised the public for their assistance in the investigation. “The community’s willingness to share information helped us swiftly identify and apprehend these individuals who have not only damaged public property but also endangered a number of pedestrians in two popular shopping districts,” said Woodstock Police Chief Roland Castro.

Authorities continue to remind the public that reckless behavior in public spaces can have serious legal consequences and pose significant safety risks to bystanders.