BOSTON—Downtown streets were rocked by yet another wave of moped-related chaos as Boston Police took decisive action this week, seizing three mopeds in a targeted operation that left one driver behind bars.

The crackdown was launched amid mounting public safety concerns linked to the reckless behavior of moped drivers, allegedly tied to both vehicle violations and violent crimes. The Boston Police Department made it clear in a statement that this initiative was crucial to tackling the "alarming increase" of unlawful operations, particularly by food delivery drivers using mopeds and scooters.

In a dramatic sequence of events, officers apprehended Brian Santos-Rosario, 35, of Lynn, after he allegedly cut through the driveway of One Charles Condominiums without regard for pedestrians before failing to stop at a key intersection. When officers attempted to pull him over, Santos-Rosario reportedly revved his engine and took off, leading to a foot chase that ended with his capture. He now faces multiple charges, including operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and resisting arrest.

Earlier in the week, authorities had already seized a staggering 11 mopeds in Hyde Park, with every driver slapped with citations for operating unregistered and uninsured vehicles. The swift action by the Boston Police underscores the escalating crisis that has left city officials, including BPD Commissioner Michael Cox and city Chief of Streets Jascha Franklin-Hodge, voicing serious concerns to local food delivery companies about their drivers' reckless antics.

City Councilor Ed Flynn has even suggested outright banning motorized bikes as delivery vehicles, claiming that companies incentivize speed over safety, exacerbating the pedestrian safety crisis. "No reasonable person believes the rules of the road can continue to be optional," Flynn stated, emphasizing that the streets of Boston should no longer resemble a "Wild West" scenario.

With a clear message from law enforcement and officials, the city is on high alert, demanding an end to this moped menace before it leads to even more dangerous confrontations on the streets.