Motorcyclist Arrested After Trying To Flee From Police: PD

RIVERSIDE, NY — A motorcyclist was arrested after trying to flee from police in Riverside, authorities said.

According to Southampton Town police, the incident took place on Friday at about 5:24 p.m. Police said they attempted to stop a motorcyclist, who was heading westbound on Nugent Drive, for a traffic violation. The motorcyclist tried to flee from police by accelerating at a high rate of speed, police said.

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Ultimately, the motorcyclist came to a stop and the driver was Identified as Cruz AguilarRodriguez, 36, of Sound Beach, police said.

AguilarRodriguez was arrested and transported to Southampton Town police headquarters, where he was released on an appearance ticket for a later date at Southampton Town Justice Court, police said.

AguilarRodriguez was charged with unlawful fleeing a police officer, a misdemeanor, reckless driving, a misdemeanor, and numerous traffic violations, police said.