A reckless rider thought he escaped a ticket only to instead be arrested on a felony offense.

On December 17th at approximately 10:08 a.m. Deputy R. Tully was traveling on Telegraph Road. His pleasant patrol changed when he observed a motorcycle in front of him without a license plate displayed. For the obvious traffic violation, Deputy Tully activated his emergency equipment as the motorcycle turned onto Midway Road. Like most traffic stops, the driver would peacefully pull over and come to a complete stop. However, that would quickly change.

Unlike most traffic stops, the driver quickly turned around and took off at a high rate of speed, despite Deputy Tully giving verbal commands to stop. Deputy Tully attempted to locate the Suzuki, but unfortunately was unable to. That would not discourage this deputy. After a bit of investigating, and talking to witnesses, Deputy Tully was able to learn the Suzuki suspect was Jonathan Cruz, 18, of Fredericksburg. Deputies responded to a North Stafford neighborhood where they knew Cruz was currently at. There, they not only located Cruz, but his motorcycle, now with a dead battery. No chance to flee this time.

Cruz advised he knew Deputy Tully was pulling him over, but could not provide a reason for his fleeing attempt. He also could not advise why his motorcycle had no license plate or why he did not have a motorcycle endorsement. Cruz was charged with felony eluding, reckless driving, driving without a motorcycle endorsement, and driving without any license plates displayed. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $2,000 secured bond.