Motorcyclist arrested after high-speed chase Wednesday morning

Nicholas Mullins

A motorcyclist was arrested Wednesday after leading authorities on a high-speed chase.

A Hamilton County sheriff’s deputy observed a motorcycle traveling in excess of 100 miles per hour on Highway 27 around 6 a.m. The deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop and a pursuit ensued as the suspect continued to flee at a high rate of speed.

The suspect began operating his motorcycle recklessly, making aggressive lane changes and causing other vehicles on the roadway to swerve to avoid possible collisions. The suspect eventually exited Highway 27 at Manufacturers Road and eventually turned into the parking lot of Astec Industries.

After a brief search, the suspect was located at his workplace in the office building and was taken into custody before being transported to the Hamilton County Jail without further incident.

The suspect, Nicholas Mullins, is charged with fElony evading, rreckless endangerment and sto pee.