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Trying to bypass stopped traffic, the rider headed straight toward those gathered – including Leonia Police Chief Scott Tamagny.
The chief stepped out front and stopped the rider, who was taken into custody with the assistance of backups.
The scooter, it turns out, was stolen out of New York City, Tamagny said.
Musa Kaira, 28, of the Bronx was charged with receiving stolen property and issued several summonses after the 2:10 p.m. incident on Fort Lee Road.
He was released pending court action.
Capt. Christopher Garris, Officers Raymond Forsdahl and Brandon McNeil and Special Law Enforcement Officer Michael Clark assisted.
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