BALTIMORE, MD – On November 21, 2023, at approximately 11:35 a.m., the Baltimore Police Department’s Eastern District Neighborhood Coordinating (NCO) Unit executed a search and seizure warrant at a residence in the 1600 block of N. Luzerne Avenue.
During the operation, officers seized 17 dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), along with multiple firearms and ammunition. These items were collected as evidence.
The raid resulted in the arrest of Kevin Lenard Bridgeforth, 44, a Baltimore resident. Bridgeforth faces charges including illegal possession of a firearm, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, unauthorized removal of a motor vehicle, theft, and several other violations. His criminal record includes previous charges of illegal possession of a firearm, robbery, aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, handgun violation, among others.
The successful operation was fueled by community input and surveillance, leading to a thorough investigation by the Eastern District NCO unit. This collaboration culminated in the acquisition of a warrant for the targeted location.
The operation involved assistance from the MMU, ED DAT, Eastside Initiative, Baltimore City Fire Marshal, Animal Control, BGE, DHCD, and DOT.
Photos and a video of the operation are available for public viewing. Since the beginning of 2023, Baltimore City officers have seized a total of 186 illegal dirt bikes.
The Baltimore Police encourage citizens to report any illegal riding or storage of dirt bikes in the city by contacting the Dirt Bike Tip Line at 443-902-4474.