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Deputies Snared Motorcyclist for Riding Recklessly with Young Child in Lap

The Josephine County Sheriff's Office arrested a motorcyclist for endangering his young daughter while riding recklessly just north of Grants Pass yesterday.

According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a road rage incident in the 700-block of Granite Hill Road on Monday shortly before 2 p.m..

Deputies said an off-duty police officer called 9-1-1 to report a motorcycle rider was trying to hit another vehicle and caused the other vehicle to crash. There were no injuries reported. The motorcyclist had his 4-year-old daughter in his lap.

The 37-year-old suspect was riding a 2022 Harley Davidson and he was finally pulled over next to the Josephine County Courthouse on NW C Street. He was placed into custody and lodged in jail for Reckless Endangering and Reckless Driving. His motorcycle was picked up by a friend.

The suspect's young daughter was picked up by her grandmother. She was not hurt, but deputies notified the girl's mother as well as the Oregon Department of Human Services.
Posted on 5/28/24 11:26AM by Sam Marsh