A Jacksonville man is facing a felony charge and several traffic offenses after court documents say he fled from a North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper on a motorcycle and reached speeds of up to 140 mph.
According to warrants, 21-year-old Caleb Matthew Hubbard was arrested Aug. 31 after the chase in Onslow County.
Court documents say Hubbard was traveling on U.S. 17 when a state trooper attempted to stop him. Investigators say Hubbard continued driving despite the trooper’s lights and siren.
The warrants state Hubbard was clocked traveling 95 mph and 104mph in a 55 mph zone on U.S. 17.
Hubbard is charged with felony fleeing to elude arrest with a motor vehicle while recklessly driving a motorcycle.
He also faces charges of failure to heed a light or siren, reckless driving, no motorcycle endorsement, displaying a fictitious registration plate, and no liability insurance.
Court documents also cite two infractions. One says Hubbard failed to stop for a steady red light while traveling on Western Boulevard. The other involves a motorcycle headlamp violation.