A Ruston man was arrested May 24 following an investigation into a motorcycle pursuit on Louisiana Highway 33, according to a Louisiana State Police report.
Devin Michael Bounds, 24, of Ruston, was taken into custody after a trooper reported seeing a black sports bike fail to stop for a red light at La. Highway 33 and Interstate 20.
According to the report, the trooper attempted to catch up with the motorcycle and observed it traveling at a high rate of speed and weaving within the lane. The report states the motorcycle crossed into the middle turn lane and went northbound on LA 33 before the trooper activated emergency lights.
The motorcycle continued northbound on LA 33 while maintaining speeds in excess of 130 mph, according to the report. The trooper lost sight of the motorcycle near the intersection of LA 33 and LA 821 and terminated the pursuit.
Several hours later, police obtained surveillance footage from a convenience store the cyclist had visited about 20 minutes before the pursuit. A Ruston Police officer located the motorcycle at a Kavanaugh Road residence using photos from the video.
The trooper responded to the residence. According to the report, Bounds later admitted removing the license plate after the pursuit. Bounds also stated he ran because he was scared.
The report states a records check showed Bounds had no motorcycle endorsement and had been living on Kavanaugh Road for several months.
Bounds was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for aggravated flight from an officer, obstruction of justice, running a red light, improper lane use, speeding, no motorcycle endorsement, and failure to update address on driver’s license.
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