E-Moto Pursuit Leads to Fire, Narcotics Seizure, and Felony Arrest
SAN DIEGO, CA — December 18th 2025 — “Officers attempted to stop a rider on an electric off-highway motorcycle (AKA “e-moto”) who fled, apparently thinking it was “just a bike.” After a short pursuit, the rider was taken into custody and the E-Motorcycle caught fire, prompting officers to briefly switch roles and handle firefighter duties by quickly extinguishing the flames.
Seized Items / Evidence – Courtesy of SDPD
Once the situation was under control, officers discovered the rider was carrying a large quantity of drugs, leading to multiple felony charges, including evading and drug sales.
Electric off-highway motorcycles are classified as motorcycles under California law, not bicycles, and fleeing on one is treated the same as fleeing in a car. What may start as a traffic stop can quickly lead to much more.
Learn more about e-bikes in San Diego:
www.sandiego.gov/police/bike-safety”
