Pearl police high-speed chase ends in Jackson crash, man wrecks motorcycle

Pearl police arrested a male motorcyclist after he reportedly led an officer on a chase into Jackson on Monday afternoon.

According to a City of Pearl press release, an officer noticed a motorcycle with no tag traveling at a high rate of speed near U.S. 80 and Bass Pro Drive. The officer attempted to make a traffic stop.

Police said 30-year-old Justin Jerome Gatlin of Jackson refused to pull over and got onto I-55 heading north toward Jackson.

Gatlin then took the High Street Exit, where he lost control of the vehicle and wrecked. He sustained minor injuries.

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According to the news release, officers found a gun on Gatlin when he was taken into custody.

Gatlin faces charges of felony fleeing, possession of a weapon by convicted felon, reckless driving, no tag and no insurance.

This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Pearl MS police arrest motorcyclist after chase ends in Jackson crash