Prince Frederick, MD – Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans (pictured, right) went on social media Wednesday evening, March 9 to provide details of an arrest and warn operators of sports bikes that speeding on the jurisdiction’s roads is unacceptable.
The unseasonably warm and pleasant weather this week has resulted in more motorcycle riders on the roads.
Evans posted on his Facebook page: ”Today around 5p.m. I was chasing two sports bikes northbound on Route 4 from David Gray Road. Port Republic, They were going 98 in the 55 mph zone. They were driving reckless, in and out of traffic and attempting to elude me—lights and siren activated. I was able to force one motorcycle onto the shoulder near Adams Ribs [restaurant] with the help of two drivers, one a white box truck and another in a gray pickup. Guys, thank you for your help. The other bike was stopped by deputies on Route 4 near the [Prince Frederick Volunteer] Rescue Squad. This dangerous and possibly life-threatening behavior will not be tolerated in Calvert County. Several citations were issued and thank you to all the drivers who yielded to my emergency vehicle.”
The drivers who were cited have not been identified by police.
Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com