A New Jersey man riding a motorcycle with a phony license plate reading “BENDOVER” led Florida cops on a high-speed chase that ended with the suspect crashing his ride, court records show.
Police say Justine Miranda, 20, was spotted Sunday evening “operating a motorcycle that had the fake New Jersey tag.” When a Clearwater Police Department officer approached Miranda on foot at a red light, the Newark resident “looked over at me and re-started the bike.”
Miranda, seen at right, then allegedly ignored “Stop, Police!” orders and sped “through a steady red light...putting the surrounding drivers in danger,” according to a criminal complaint.
Moments after fleeing from police, Miranda “was involved in a motorcycle crash,” after which he was transported for treatment at a local hospital.
After being read his Miranda rights, Miranda, who works in “car sales,” opted to remain silent.
Miranda was charged with a felony fleeing count for “high speed/wanton disregard” when trying to elude cops. Jail records also indicate that Miranda, who is being held in the county lockup, is a fugitive in connection with a parole violation count in his home state.
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