According to NBC 10 in Providence, a New Bedford officer is hurt after allegedly being hit by a man illegally riding a four-wheeler on city streets. New Bedford police stated officers were monitoring a group of bikers traveling in the city that were illegally operating as they weaved in and out of traffic, and driving on the wrong side of the road. When officers tried to stop them, one of the ATV riders went to swerve around a police cruiser and allegedly hit an officer on Duchaine Boulevard. Police said both the officer and rider landed on the ground as The officer suffered multiple injuries but is expected to fully recover. Police arrested 26-year-old Kamryn Silva, who was charged with negligent operation of an unregistered and uninsured vehicle, failing to stop for police, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

New Bedford police said they are seeking the public's help in identifying owners and operators of illegally operated bikes.