Dear Editor,

There was a young man who posed a nuisance to the residents in my community. He revved and sped his motorcycle along the streets until it became unbearable.

Morning, noon and night the nuisance carried out motorcycle stunts, which appears to be the new trend, as if he was on a race track.

I assume that his motorcycle was illegal since it had no licence place attached to the back or front.

When I couldn’t take it anymore, I complained to the Black River police on March 28 for them to put a stop to his antics.

No actions were taken by the police to rid our streets of this nuisance, who had no regard for the quiet enjoyment of his neighbours.

I complained again on April 9 to the assistant commissioner of police (ACP) who is in charge of Area 3 — a man who I respect and support — when he promised to address my concerns, but, to no avail.

Days prior to my complaint to the ACP, I saw two policemen in a service vehicle driving along our street. I was happy because I thought they were patrolling the area and were going to warn the nuisance and confiscate his motorcycle.

To my surprise, they were driving around issuing flyers to the residents inviting them to a community event in the area.

Apparently, it was more important for them to issue flyers than to maintain law and order.

What was disturbing is that while the police were in the area, the nuisance continuously revved his motorcycle and carried on with his antics. It is reasonable to assume that they heard and saw him since he was in close proximity.

The nuisance was allowed to disturb the residents and the police did absolutely nothing about it!

He met in an accident and suffered minor injuries about a week ago, which forced him to cease his madness. This was how we got relief, no thanks to the police.

There are many of these idle young men around. They carry out motorcycle stunts anywhere, and at any time, without wearing helmets.

These stunt riders are inconsiderate and have no respect for their own lives, so sensible people should not shed tears for them when they act recklessly and suffer their fate.

The police’s negligence in ridding our streets of nuisances like these will only engender resentment and lack of support from the citizens.

Dujon Russell

dujon.russell@yahoo.com