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Motorcyclist Assaults LPD Officer

By Karla James Aug 11, 2022 | 11:43 AM

At 12:30 a.m. Thursday, August 11th, a green racing style motorcycle with green under glow lights was seen speeding near 14th and O Streets. It has been seen a number of times driving extremely recklessly through the downtown area.

The motorcycle continued northbound on Centennial Mall and drove up onto the west sidewalk between P and Q Streets.

There were two LPD bike patrol officers traveling southbound on that same sidewalk. The motorcycle first slowed and turned the handlebars as if to try to go around the officers. Instead, it rapidly accelerated toward the officers. One was struck and knocked to the ground. The motorcycle then took off eastbound on P Street at a high rate of speed.

The officer had minor injuries to his left hand, leg, and shoulder. Damage to the police bike is estimated at $100.

This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Lincoln Police at 401-441-6000 or call Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.