SEA ISLE CITY, NJ — Sea Isle City police have charged a 21-year-old Somers Point man in connection with an alleged e-bike eluding incident reported July 28 at John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Central Avenue.
According to the Sea Isle City Police Department, Patrolman Rutter attempted a motor vehicle stop at about 2:07 p.m. after seeing the e-bike operator commit numerous motor vehicle violations in that area. Police reported that the operator did not stop, disregarded the officer's emergency lights and fled.
The department said the Patrol Division and Detective Bureau then launched a follow-up investigation. According to police, the e-bike operator was later positively identified as Alan Rosie of Somers Point through what the department described as various investigative means and inter-departmental cooperation.
Police said a warrant for Rosie's arrest was issued July 31 after a finding of probable cause promulgated in connection with Criminal Justice Bail Reform Policies and Directives. With help from the Somers Point Police Department, Rosie was taken into custody at his residence in Somers Point without incident, according to Sea Isle City police.
Police reported that Rosie was turned over to the Sea Isle City Police Department to be processed on the warrant. The department said he was then turned over to the Ocean City Police Department, which had outstanding charges for similar incidents. Police said Rosie was later lodged in the Cape May County Correctional Facility in accordance with Attorney General Guidelines.
Rosie was charged with eluding a law enforcement officer along with numerous Title 39 motor vehicle violations.
"The Sea Isle City Police Department would like to recognize the efforts of our Patrol & Detective Bureau for their collaboration and investigative efforts during this case," the department said.
Police also asked anyone with information related to the case to contact the Sea Isle City Police Department Detective Bureau at (609) 263-4311, option 5.
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