Numerous law enforcement agencies were involved in the high speed pursuit of a man on a “crotch rocket” type motorcycle this (Friday) morning. The chase entered the northern limits of Atlantic past the KJAN studios at around 9:25-a.m. The rider got to about the Troublesome Creek bridge on Olive Street,  where a road block was set up by Atlantic Police. The cycle turned around and went north on Olive to the interstate. Speeds were estimated at 125-to 130 miles per hour. At one point, the speeds were said to have reached 150-mph.

Pursued cycle northbound on Olive Street just south of KJAN (Ric Hanson photo)

When he flew past KJAN the man was wearing a helmet, white shirt, shorts or blue jeans, and was carrying a backpack. Law enforcement entities involved in the chase include Iowa State Patrol, Cass County Sheriff’s Department, Atlantic Police, Iowa Dept. of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Iowa DNR.

KJAN listeners reported on our social media page that the cycle had been through Brayton and Exira at some points during the pursuit. After it left The Atlantic City limits and went northbound, the cycle went westbound on I-80 near Shelby, and eventually ended-up in Neola, where the subject was taken into custody. He faces numerous charges.

Additional information was not immediately available.