Biker Escapes Sparta Cops Twice After High-Speed Chases

SPARRTA, NJ — A man wanted in Illinois led police on two high speed motorcycle chases through Sparta, leading him to be wanted in New Jersey.

Corey Brown, 26, of Enfield, Connecticut, is wanted by police after leading Sparta police on two motorcycle chases topping out at 96 miles per hour on Sept. 26.

Brown was riding his motorcycle in front of a police officer around 11 a.m. when he suddenly sped up "for no known reason," crossing the double yellow line and swerving around other cars, police said.

Another officer running a speed radar saw Brown, recording his speed on White Lake as 96 miles per hour in an area with a 40 mile per hour speed limit. Because of the high rate of speed, officers were unable to follow Brown, police said.

Officers searched for Brown at nearby repair shops, and found him on the motorcycle at a race shop in Hardyston. As an officer tried to exit his car to approach Brown, Brown sped towards the car, striking the fender before driving onto Route 94, police said.

Brown had an appointment there at 11 a.m. the next day under the alias "Corey DiCoccio." Police used information about his motorcycle registration to determine his identity, and discover he is currently wanted in Illinois on a failure to appear warrant.

Now, Brown is wanted in New Jersey for eluding and several motor vehicle offenses. His Connecticut hometown was notified, and a multi-state extradition order was authorized by the Sussex County Prosecutor's Office. He has been entered into the NCIC as a wanted person.

Police said Brown has a criminal history spanning multiple states.

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