CLEARLAKE – Clearlake Police are stepping up enforcement efforts after a series of incidents and problems were reported involving off-road motorcycles being illegally driven within the city limits.

Lt. Mike Hermann said Clearlake Police officers have been attempting to locate the motorcycles and identify the drivers involved in these incidents.

Over the weekend, Craig Fenno Jr. and Tyler Kirwin were both stopped on off-road motorcycles being illegally driven within the city limits, according to Hermann.

Hermann said Fenno, 20, was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest and a suspended driver’s license. He was arrested on Konocti Road and the motorcycle was impounded.

Kirwin, 21, was located near Burns Valley Road, said Hermann, where he also was found to be unlicensed and on active parole. His motorcycle was impounded and a report will be forwarded to his parole officer in addition to citations being issued.

In a third incident, Hermann said officers had another dirt bike flee from them on Burns Valley Road. While searching the area for the bike and rider, officers located a red and white Honda 250 dirt bike on Polk Avenue that had its vehicle identification number altered and removed. That motorcycle was towed and an investigation into that incident is ongoing.

Clearlake Police officers will be continuing their efforts to locate the motorcycles and identify the drivers, said Hermann. Once located, motorcycles that are being operated in an illegal manner will be impounded and the drivers will be charged.

Even in cases where the drivers may elude capture, Hermann said charges can still be filed against them as they are identified.

Hermann asks citizens to contact the Clearlake Police Department, 994-8251, with any information on the stored locations of the motorcycles or their drivers.

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