The Orange Police Dept. arrested a suspect and impounded his motorcycle after a pursuit

Around 10:30 on Friday night, Orange police officers attempted to stop a motorcyclist for traffic violations in the area of E. Riverdale and N. Tustin Street.

The motorcyclist failed to yield and a pursuit ensued. Officers followed the motorcycle for several miles in and around the city with the assistance of the Anaheim Police Department’s helicopter.

Shortly after the arrival of the CHP, the motorcycle’s engine failed, at which time the rider was taken into custody at the S/B 405 FWY and Irvine Center Drive.

The motorcycle was impounded and the suspect was booked at the OC Central Jail.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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