Dirt bike rider causes havoc on Upstate NY trail, leads deputies on chase
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 4:11 PM · 1 min read
A dirt bike rider caused havoc on an Upstate New York recreational trail Monday, speeding the wrong way, fleeing deputies in both directions and eventually ditching the bike for a run through a field, police said.The trouble began Monday evening, when the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint about a dirt bike being ridden on the Heritage Trail in Goshen, where motorized vehicles are prohibited.