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Motorcyclist leads police on vehicle pursuit across two counties

Posted at 1:28 PM, Jun 28, 2014
and last updated 2014-06-28 17:11:49-04

HENRICO, Va. – A motorcyclist led police on a pursuit early Saturday morning.

James Allen Markle, Jr. (PHOTO: Henrico Police)

James Allen Markle, Jr. (PHOTO: Henrico Police)

According to Henrico police, around 5:19a.m., a motorcycle was seen speeding on I-64 east bound near Nine Mile Rd. When officers attempted to stop the motorcycle, the driver failed to stop and attempted to flee.  A vehicle pursuit was initiated. The driver traveled south on I-295, crossed the Varina – Enon Bridge near Chesterfield and voluntarily stopped. The driver, James Markle Jr., of Henrico County, is  charged with: Felony Eluding police, Reckless Driving, and operating a motorcycle without a Class M endorsement.