Marion County, OR – A late-night minibike chase in Marion County ended with an arrest after a suspect allegedly attempted to flee deputies at speeds between 15 and 25 mph, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the incident began around 11 p.m. Thursday, November 13, when three individuals on minibikes were spotted weaving through traffic in the Lancaster and Ward area, reportedly running a red light and nearly colliding with several vehicles.
When deputies tried to stop one of the riders, identified as 22-year-old Nakoda James Lucas, he allegedly fled. The chase ended near Fisher Road and Stortz Avenue after Lucas’s minibike broke down.
According to the sheriff’s office, Lucas was found carrying a Glock 27 .40-caliber pistol concealed in his waistband. Deputies said he did not have a valid concealed handgun license.
Lucas was booked into the Marion County Jail on charges of felony elude, reckless driving, and carrying a concealed weapon.
The sheriff’s office posted humor about the unusual pursuit on social media, adding hashtags like #YouCannotMakeThisUp and #NightShift.
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