Sunday motorcycle chase leads to Montrose man's arrest

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FORT MADISON - A Sunday afternoon chase has resulted in the arrest of Montrose man who allegedly reached speeds of 150 mph on Hwy. 61.

Fort Madison Police attempted to pull over Timothy Richardson, 18, of Montrose on Avenue L where was clocked doing 50 in a 35.

According to Fort Madison Police Chief Tim Sittig, Richardson began eluding police headed west bound and got out on Hwy 61 where Lee County Sheriff's deputies joined the pursuit.

Sittig said Richardson then raced down Hwy 61 south where deputies clocked him at 150 mph.

Lee County Sheriff Department Chief Deputy Will Conlee said Richardson led officers past the Linger Longer store on 303rd Avenue and Hwy. 61 in Montrose where he lost control of the bike laying it down on the pavement and was taken into custody.

Richardson is facing both city and county charges of eluding, speeding and reckless driving.

Deputies made arrest on 303rd Avenue after the suspect lost control of the bicycle.

"He was charged by us for speeding, reckless driving, eluding and failure to obey traffic signals," Sittig said.

"He was speeding. It was a nice day so I guess he wanted to see how fast his motorcycle would go. Chances are he won't be riding his motorcycle for a while."


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