Niagara Falls Police were on routine patrol around 7am on March 20th when officers observed an unknown male riding his bicycle eastbound down the 8700 block of Niagara Falls Boulevard.
After passing the male, officers observed that there was no bell/signal device and/or reflector devices to ride at night. Due to this, officers initiated a traffic stop on the 9100 block of St. Johns Parkway.
At this point, the male did not stop his bike and led officers through a “slow chase” down the street. Officers gave him several commands to stop and pull over while emergency lights were activated, but the male would continuously ride through resident’s front yards.
Officers later apprehended the male on Niemel Drive. One officer was able to exit the vehicle and pull the male off of his bicycle. He actively tried to escape while officers were trying to place him under arrest.
Officers gave him multiple commands to place his hands behind his back. When he did not listen, the officer grabbed his wrists and forcibly placed him in custody
The male was announced over the air where there was a positive hit for an active warrant out of Niagara Falls City Court.
The male complained of multiple injuries from previous events and was transported to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center for medical treatment. Detectives arrived and took photographs of the male’s injuries.
After leaving the hospital, the male was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. No further information is available at this time.
Bicycle Rider takes Niagara Falls Police on 'Slow chase'