Motorcyclist Charged for "Wheelies"

Monday, 6 May 2024 16:38

By Geoff Waterfield

NRP say he tried to bait them into pursuit in a Fort Erie

A 20-year old Fort Erie man is facing charges after a motorcycle rider was seen driving dangerously in Fort Erie.

Police were called on the evening of April 7th, to find a motorcycle driver performing "wheelies" in the Roxborough Avenue area.

Police add he also tried to bait them into pursuit, which they did not.

Police learned who they were looking for, and arrested the suspect on Friday.

The bike has been impounded for 14 days, and the driver's licence suspended for 30 days.

More from Local News

MPP Presses Gov't for Racetrack

Wayne Gates is wondering where $35-million is, which will help Fort Erie
Councillor Charged with Assault at School

Police say it happened at Mountainvew Centre for Innovative Learning in Welland
Niagara Falls Exploring Pothole Repair Idea

City councillor says it'll cost less than $100,000 for the equipment, to keep asphalt hot
Advocates Want Formerly Homeless for Committee

City of Thorold asking Niagara region to include them in finding solutions
Niagara Falls Preps for Ribfest

Ribfest mascot Piggy Smalls building hype for May 22nd weekend
Hospital Deficits Getting Worse: Report

Report shows it grew substantially at Niagara Health over a 2-year period
Man Dies in Lincoln House Fire

Emergency crews called to the scene yesterday afternoon, the Ontario Fire Marshall is looking into the cause
Potential Niagara Parks Strike

The union says it's mainly for fair wages