(Douglas County, CO) The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office heard community complaints loud and clear! Dangerous motorcyclists putting lives at risk will not be tolerated. On May 15th, a reckless rider turned a high-crash corridor into his personal racetrack. Now, he’s behind bars.
At 12:01 PM, Deputy Vincent with our Traffic Unit spotted a white and orange sport bike speeding 67 MPH in a 45 MPH zone on University Blvd. When he attempted to stop the rider, the suspect intentionally fled, weaving through traffic, and even using the bicycle lane to pass vehicles (including another deputy) at high speed. Deputies Montgomery and Brown coordinated quickly, blocking the suspect at a red light, removing the rider from the motorcycle. Brandon Watts, age 40, from Denver was taken into custody without injury to deputies or damage to vehicles.
He is now facing charges of Felony Eluding, Habitual Traffic Offender, No Insurance, Unregistered Vehicle, Obstruction, Reckless Driving, and had Multiple Active Warrants.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is initiating the vehicle forfeiture process to seize the motorcycle used in this criminal activity. If you use a vehicle to commit crimes – especially to flee from law enforcement – you risk losing your ride. “Let this be a warning,” said Sheriff Darren Weekly. “If you run from us in Douglas County, there are consequences, and one of them might be forfeiting your vehicle.”