Deputies with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Paducah man after a motorcycle pursuit Wednesday evening (04/19).
According to a CCSO arrest citation, 21-year-old William Miller was arrested after he fled from Deputies attempting to stop him for an equipment violation. Sgt. Andy Spann attempted to stop the vehicle on Interstate 24 at the 83-mile marker west bound at around 8:30 pm after he observed the motorcycle had no taillamps on the back. Once the traffic stop was initiated, Miller began to flee, reaching speeds of 96 miles per hour, weaving in and out of traffic. Miller attempted to turn in a median area of the 78-mile marker but laid the bike down. Deputies quickly took Miller into custody without further incident. It was determined the vehicle had a cancelled registration plate and no insurance. Deputies also found synthetic drugs in Miller’s backpack.
Miller was charged with the following:
- Speeding
- Fleeing or Evading 1st Degree
- No Tail Lamps
- No Brake Lights
- Careless Driving
- Improper Passing
- Possession of Synthetic Drugs
- No Insurance
Miller was transported to the Christian County Jail.