A traffic stop on a motorcycle last Friday in Page County, resulted in a pursuit across state lines. Page County Sheriff Lyle Palmer says a deputy tried to stop a 2006 Yamaha motorcycle traveling south on Highway 71, near Shambaugh. When the Deputy turned around on the motorcycle, the motorcycle increased speed and a pursuit began to the Missouri state line at Braddyville, on HWY 71.

The Deputy saw the motorcycle smoking and noticed that once into Missouri, the motorcycle slowed considerably, and the smoke was increasing. The Deputy discontinued pursuit into Missouri, but PAGECOMM dispatch had notified Nodaway County Missouri Sheriff’s Office of the pursuit when it began.

The motorcycle continued to smoke more and the Deputy noticed that a bag on the side of the motorcycle behind the driver was now on fire with flames coming from it. About this time, the motorcycle pulled to the side of the road. The Deputy then pulled over to see if he could be of assistance to the driver and only occupant of the motorcycle. Once the fire was out, personnel from the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri Highway Patrol arrived. A check of the driver showed a Revoked driver’s license.

The driver, 26-year old Jeffery Dean Robinson, JR., of El Dorado Springs, MO., was arrested by the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office for driving under suspension. The Page County Sheriff’s Office issued citations to Robinson for No driver’s license, speeding 116-miles per hour in a 55 zone, Failure to display registration plate, Failure to carry registration card, and Reckless driving.

A warrant was then issued in Page County for the arrest of Robinson. When his proceedings are concluded in Missouri, for Eluding or attempting to elude pursuing law enforcement vehicles, Robinson will be extradited to Page County on the separate Eluding charge.