High Speed Chase Ends in Stunning Arrest

In September of 2009, police arrested a man driving a motorcycle at speeds of up to 115 miles an hour in Houghton Lake, MI. The chase made its way through Roscommon County, about 190 miles from Detroit, after a be-on-the-lookout call came over the radio.

The suspect was spotted just minutes after the call and was clocked driving the stolen Harley Davidson at 72 mph in a 45 mph neighborhood. Police initiated a chase, which cut thru town.

Police boxed in the motorcycle and seeing additional cars in front of him the suspect pulled over to a shoulder, jumped off the bike and made a run for nearby wooded and swampy area. Officers gave chase into the mucky terrain.

The End of the Road
Several officers tussled with the suspect and eventually resorted to the use of a stun gun to subdue the individual. The man, a 32-year old resident of St. Claire Shores, was arrested on many charges. Suspicion of auto theft, fleeing arrest, a lack of motorcycle endorsement and not having an approved motorcycle helmet were among the many charges.

Trial is pending and although the suspect wasn’t clocked at 115 mph, there is no question as to his speeding, his recklessness and his overall disregard for authority and the law. Fortunately the chase was brought to a relatively rapid conclusion.

The Safety of our Officers
There is no question that this man could have made his way through the swampy region and gotten away but for the quick actions of the police officers involved. Anyone reckless enough to drive at such speeds is not someone we want on our already dangerous roads.

In this case the stun gun allowed officers to quickly apprehend the man before he managed to get away again. The weapon also rendered the man compliant in a situation that could have easily gotten quite a bit more dangerous.