HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are asking the public for help locating a dirt bike operator who disrupted a traffic stop and then led a trooper on a brief pursuit in Hazle Township.
The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. when the man interfered with an active traffic stop. A PSP trooper attempted to stop the suspect, leading to a chase that was quickly terminated for safety reasons.
State police have provided a detailed description of the man and his vehicle. The suspect is described as a white, non-Hispanic male in his early 20s, approximately six feet tall, with a thin build.
The dirt bike is highly distinct, described as purple and black with gold spokes and bearing plates numbered 44.
Anyone with information regarding the suspect or the dirt bike is urged to contact the Pennsylvania State Police Hazleton barracks.