Dirt bike culture, especially in Baltimore, has drawn a lot of attention over the past several months.
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Viral videos have spread online showcasing dirt bike riders weaving in and out of traffic at high speeds while performing various stunts.
Although the awe-inspiring tricks they perform require immense talent, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said in May that dirt bike daredevils pose a threat to life and property.
"Driving dirt bikes in that manner is extremely dangerous. Dirt bike culture is here. It's not going anywhere. This is why we say that you can't be doing these things."
The volume of Baltimore's dirt scene was on full display on Sunday night, with over 200 bikers surrounding Baltimore police officers, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Officers were called around 7:20 p.m. to the 3100 block of Reisterstown Road for reports of dirt bike activity.
When they arrived, officers witnessed more than 200 dirt bikers "displaying dangerous riding behavior." The incident occurred near a Hip Hop Fish & Chicken in Northwest Baltimore on Sunday night, according to city police.
Officers' attempt to seize the rowdy bikers was unsuccessful. Soon, they found themselves outnumbered and surrounded. Backup officers were sent to assist, but no arrests were made.
Baltimore Cracks Down on Illegal Dirt Bike Activity
Baltimore police have been working to reduce illegal dirt bike riding in the city.
In May, an officer was injured after being struck by a dirt bike in the area of Maryland Avenue and Falls Road. Police were conducting crowd control as a club was closing.
Police arrested Mautice Greene, 30, in connection with the incident. He was charged with attempting to elude police. Police said that during a brief struggle, Greene bit an officer in the forearm.
In another incident from the same month, a dirt biker was killed after crashing into an SUV. The driver of the SUV was not charged.
