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14.5-Year-Old Jerusalem Rider Stopped After Dangerous E-Scooter Chase

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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 18, 2026

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What happened

Police detained a 14.5-year-old ultra-Orthodox boy in Jerusalem after he was filmed riding an electric scooter dangerously through traffic. He ignored officers, tried to flee, and was later found to be below the legal riding age and without a permit. He was released after being summoned for a swift hearing on aggravated red-light driving charges.

01Police detained a 14.5-year-old in Jerusalem for dangerous electric-scooter riding.
02He allegedly ran red lights, crossed a solid line, and endangered pedestrians.
03The boy tried to flee from a motorcycle officer and resisted arrest.
04Police said he was under the legal riding age and had no permit.
05He was summoned for a rapid hearing and released home.

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