Dirt Bike Rider Attacks Fitchburg Police Captain Amid Rising Reckless Riding

In Fitchburg, Massachusetts, a police captain was assaulted by a dirt bike rider at a Gulf gas station after approaching two riders for reckless driving. The officer sustained a head injury and urgently called for help, leading to a swift emergency response involving multiple police cruisers and ambulances. One 20-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery on a police officer, operating an unregistered vehicle, and resisting arrest, while the other suspect faced minor traffic infractions. This incident highlights ongoing issues in Fitchburg with illegal dirt bikes and ATVs driving recklessly on city streets, causing concern among residents and law enforcement. Witnesses described the chaotic scene and the rapid police and medical response to the attack. The officer is expected to recover from his injuries.