LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Bobby Roberts arrested a 17-year-old male juvenile from Lily on Sunday night May 5, 2024 at approximately 11:55 PM.
The arrest occurred on Matt Baker Road, approximately 13 miles south of London following an attempted traffic stop that began on Echo Valley Road just off South .
At that location, Deputy Roberts noted observing a black colored Honda motorcycle that failed to signal a turn from U.S. 25 onto Echo Valley Road.
It was also noted that the motorcycle had no license plate on it.
When Deputy Roberts signaled a stop utilizing his emergency equipment, the motorcycle accelerated out Echo Valley Road traveling approximately 5 miles onto KY 229 southbound traveling at speeds in excess of 126 mph.
At the Knox County line, the motorcycle turned onto Matt Baker Road and in a sharp curve on Matt Baker Road the motorcycle lost control causing the cycle to over-turn.
The driver then fled on foot and following a short chase, the suspect was captured.
During the investigation the driver was determined to be a 17-year-old juvenile under the influence and the motorcycle was determined to be stolen out of Tennessee.
The juvenile driver was charged with:
- Receiving stolen property $1000 or more but under $10,000
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence – first offense
- Speeding more than 26 miles over the speed limit
- Fleeing or evading police – first-degree – motor vehicle
- Fleeing or evading police – second-degree – on foot
- Resisting arrest; wanton endangerment – first-degree
This individual was taken into custody.
No photo attached due to the driver being 17 years of age..
