LACONIA — Police from three communities were involved in a brief car-motorcycle chase that happened Saturday afternoon after a motorcycle refused to stop for a Gilford Police car on the Laconia Bypass.
Laconia Police said Donald F. Marcotte, 34, 5 Dewey St. Apt. B was speeding while headed westbound and would not stop for a Gilford Police Officer who was in a marked cruiser.
Police said Marcotte took the Route 107 exit and headed into Laconia. By this time, the Gilford cruiser had canceled his lights and sirens but continued to follow him.
Marcotte lost control of the motorcycle just south of Morin Road and Belmont Road and slid to a stop.
He was taken to Lakes Region General Hospital by ambulance with what police said were non life-threatening injuries. The motorcycle was towed.
Marcotte was charged by Gilford Police for driving after being deemed an habitual offender, reckless driving, disobeying an officer and resisting arrest. Laconia and Belmont police assisted.
He was released on personal recognizance bail and scheduled to appear in the 4th Circuit Court, Laconia Division in June.
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