A Nebraska motorcyclist’s Friday night ride ended with an arrest after deputies spotted him performing wheelies and standing on the seat of his motorcycle. Making matters worse for the rider, authorities say this wasn’t his first time getting caught engaging in similar behavior.
According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies assigned to the department’s CAT unit observed a group of motorcycles traveling eastbound on Dodge Street from 72nd Street shortly after 9 p.m. One rider, identified as Jordan Huynh, caught their attention when he began performing stunts while riding with the group.
Police say Huynh was doing wheelies and even standing on his motorcycle’s seat while traveling down the roadway. Although the Sheriff’s Office did not specify how fast he was traveling, deputies considered the maneuvers dangerous enough to warrant his arrest.
Huynh was subsequently booked on a charge of willful reckless driving, and deputies impounded his motorcycle. What might have been another Friday night ride instead ended with Huynh facing criminal proceedings and losing access to his bike.
Deputies Spot Motorcyclist Performing Wheelies and Standing on Seat
The Facebook report posted by the sheriff’s office could not be embedded into the article, but the image above shows what was written. The Sheriff’s Office said its CAT deputies were monitoring traffic when they encountered the group of motorcycles traveling along Dodge Street. Among the riders, Huynh stood out for performing stunts that included lifting his motorcycle’s front wheel off the pavement and standing on the seat.
In its announcement, the department outlined several reasons why such maneuvers can be dangerous, including increased stopping distances and reduced visibility. Deputies also pointed to the loss of steering control and the potential danger posed to other motorists sharing the roadway.
The department did not indicate that Huynh crashed, collided with another vehicle, or injured anyone during the incident. Nevertheless, deputies took him into custody for willful reckless driving and had his motorcycle impounded.
Sheriff’s Office Says Rider Had Already Been Caught Before
Perhaps the most interesting detail came when the Sheriff’s Office addressed Huynh’s previous encounter with law enforcement over similar conduct. According to the department, Huynh had already been caught engaging in this type of behavior, but apparently hadn’t taken the experience as a reason to stop.
“Mr. Huynh had an opportunity to learn from the last time he was caught for this, and unfortunately, he chose not to,” the Sheriff’s Office wrote in its public statement. Authorities did not provide details about the earlier incident, including when it occurred or whether it resulted in a conviction.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that it would continue targeting dangerous driving behavior and removing reckless drivers from roads shared by the community. As always, this is an arrest, not a conviction, and all suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.