On September 22, 2024. An officer from the Eau Claire Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle that did not have a licence plate. The motorcycle initially pulled over but began fleeing from the officer. The motorcycle driver reached speeds around 60 MPH and ran red lights before the officer terminated the pursuit. Shortly after terminating the pursuit, another officer observed a parked motorcycle that looked similar to the one that fled from the traffic stop. About 2 blocks away from it, the officer who initiated the pursuit observed a male who matched the characteristics of the driver that fled and made contact with the suspect. It was later discovered that the male's name was Eric and he was the one who fled from the traffic stop. Eric seemed out of breath and denied knowing anything about a motorcycle. He stated "I don't own a motorcycle" multiple times, and said he was just walking on foot. An officer eventually asked Eric if he had any keys on his person. Eric stated he did not, and gave officers consent to search him. While searching Eric, keys were found inside his pocket but they were not for the motorcycle. A title was also located inside his jeans pocket. The title was for a black 2000 Honda motorcycle. The VIN on the title was the same VIN as the motorcycle located down the street. Officers investigated the motorcycle and observed that it was warm as if the engine had recently been running. Photos were compared between the parked bike and the bike that had fled. Officers determined that it was the same motorcycle and placed Eric under arrest. He was searched and placed in the rear of a squad car. Officers searched the surrounding location for the bandana and jacket that Eric was observed wearing while fleeing but they were unable to locate those items. An officer also contacted the registered owner of the motorcycle who said that he sold it to a man named Joe from Facebook back in 2020. Eric was transported to the Eau Claire County Jail where custody was handed over to jail staff. Eric was charged with: Fleeing an Officer 2x Felony Bail Jumping 3x Misdemeanor Bail Jumping Obstructing/Resisting Failure to Install IID Eric was also given 12 additional citations which were later dismissed. He was found guilty for Attempting to Flee or Elude an Officer and 2nd-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety. Erik was sentenced to 5 years in prison, 3 years of probation, and ordered to pay a $786 fine. This video is for educational purposes only.