Another Idiot off the streets II

kenb · 02-03-2009, 07:58 PM

Wheelie-popping biker arrested in Modesto
By Rosalio Ahumada
rahumada@modbee.com

last updated: February 01, 2009 10:17:29 PM

A man driving a motorcycle, who Modesto police said was speeding and popping a wheelie Saturday on Briggsmore Avenue, was arrested after a police officer on a motorcycle caught him and took him into custody with the help of passers-by and firefighters.

Craig Cardoza, 29, of Modesto was arrested on suspicion of exhibition of speed, resisting arrest and assault on a police officer, said Sgt. Brian Findlen, a Modesto police spokesman.

Findlen said the incident started about noon when officer Rommell Cuellar was parked along Briggsmore using a radar gun to catch speeders. He said Cuellar spotted Cardoza heading west on Briggsmore on his motorcycle with the front wheel in the air at 80 mph.

Cuellar followed Cardoza until he caught up with him at Briggsmore and Sisk Road. Findlen said Cuellar had his emergency lights on to make a traffic stop, and Cardoza appeared to attempt to flee.

The officer drove his police motorcycle alongside Cardoza, Findlen said, and Cuellar reached over and turned off the ignition on Cardoza's motorcycle.

Findlen said the officer then tried to apprehend Cardoza, but he resisted and the two men wrestled to the ground.

At some point during the brief struggle, Cuellar used a Taser gun on Cardoza. Findlen said it did not appear the Taser was effective, so the men continued to wrestle in the middle of the road.

Passers-by and Modesto firefighters helped the officer subdue Cardoza and take him into custody. No injuries were reported, Findlen said.

bosko · 02-03-2009, 11:41 PM

80 mph on one wheel. Safe to say he's not riding a Nomad.

rksaw · 02-04-2009, 04:34 AM

Safe to say he's not using his brain.

socwkbiker · 02-04-2009, 02:42 PM

I don't think the word "safe" can be used where this idiot is concerned.

Yellow Jacket · 02-04-2009, 03:52 PM

Man that was some riding to be able to reach over and shut off the dopes ignition!

Glad they got the sucker.

unwind2 · 02-04-2009, 08:40 PM

Reminds of a time I was riding with about 8-10 other ladies. We were crossing a dam (traffic one lane each way). Here comes a fella on a crotch rocket goes around all of us doing a wheelie. Now if he lost control where do you thin he you have landed up? Right in the middle of our string of bikes...idiot.

I'm with you Bob...that was cool turning off the switch....I wonder if they meant to say he hit the guys kill switch.

**glwilson** · 02-04-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by unwind2

Reminds of a time I was riding with about 8-10 other ladies. We were crossing a dam (traffic one lane each way). Here comes a fella on a crotch rocket goes around all of us doing a wheelie. Now if he lost control where do you thin he you have landed up? Right in the middle of our string of bikes...idiot.

I'm with you Bob...that was cool turning off the switch....I wonder if they meant to say he hit the guys kill switch.

I wondered about the ignition switch myself. I'll bet he did hit the kill switch. Good point unwind2.

02-03-2009, 07:58 PM	#1
kenb Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Galt, Ca Posts: 514	Another Idiot off the streets II Wheelie-popping biker arrested in Modesto By Rosalio Ahumada rahumada@modbee.com last updated: February 01, 2009 10:17:29 PM A man driving a motorcycle, who Modesto police said was speeding and popping a wheelie Saturday on Briggsmore Avenue, was arrested after a police officer on a motorcycle caught him and took him into custody with the help of passers-by and firefighters. Craig Cardoza, 29, of Modesto was arrested on suspicion of exhibition of speed, resisting arrest and assault on a police officer, said Sgt. Brian Findlen, a Modesto police spokesman. Findlen said the incident started about noon when officer Rommell Cuellar was parked along Briggsmore using a radar gun to catch speeders. He said Cuellar spotted Cardoza heading west on Briggsmore on his motorcycle with the front wheel in the air at 80 mph. Cuellar followed Cardoza until he caught up with him at Briggsmore and Sisk Road. Findlen said Cuellar had his emergency lights on to make a traffic stop, and Cardoza appeared to attempt to flee. The officer drove his police motorcycle alongside Cardoza, Findlen said, and Cuellar reached over and turned off the ignition on Cardoza's motorcycle. Findlen said the officer then tried to apprehend Cardoza, but he resisted and the two men wrestled to the ground. At some point during the brief struggle, Cuellar used a Taser gun on Cardoza. Findlen said it did not appear the Taser was effective, so the men continued to wrestle in the middle of the road. Passers-by and Modesto firefighters helped the officer subdue Cardoza and take him into custody. No injuries were reported, Findlen said. __________________ VBA 00735 VROC 28102 2008 KVN MOB & NS The only hand-held device that should be legal to use while driving is the STEERING WHEEL! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-03-2009, 11:41 PM	#2
bosko Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 818	Another Idiot off the streets II 80 mph on one wheel. Safe to say he's not riding a Nomad.
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02-04-2009, 04:34 AM	#3
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Another Idiot off the streets II Safe to say he's not using his brain.
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02-04-2009, 02:42 PM	#4
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Another Idiot off the streets II I don't think the word "safe" can be used where this idiot is concerned. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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02-04-2009, 03:52 PM	#5
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Another Idiot off the streets II Man that was some riding to be able to reach over and shut off the dopes ignition! Glad they got the sucker. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-04-2009, 08:40 PM	#6
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	Another Idiot off the streets II Reminds of a time I was riding with about 8-10 other ladies. We were crossing a dam (traffic one lane each way). Here comes a fella on a crotch rocket goes around all of us doing a wheelie. Now if he lost control where do you thin he you have landed up? Right in the middle of our string of bikes...idiot. I'm with you Bob...that was cool turning off the switch....I wonder if they meant to say he hit the guys kill switch. __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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