ROCHESTER, Minn. – The law finally caught up with a Lake City motorcyclist who police said twice fled them in recent weeks. Noah Alexander Doherty, 24, was booked at the Olmsted County jail. Bail was set at $20,000. The arrest came after an officer recognized Doherty from one of the earlier chases. The charges: Felony fleeing of police, driving with a revoked license, driving recklessly, failing to stop at a traffic signal, and operating a motorcycle without a motorcycle endorsement. Details listed in the criminal complaint:
> August 4: Doherty was spray-painting a motorcycle off Marion Road in southeast Rochester, then drove off. Because he bike didn’t have a rear license plate, officers pursued. Dougherty looked back over a shoulder, then sped away faster. Officers chose not to pursue.
> August 20: Dougherty ran a red light in northwest Rochester and sped away with officers in pursuit. He flipped them a fuck-off gesture, and accelerated. He weaved in and out of traffic and got away. Officers lost sight of him.
According to court records, Doherty was serving a stayed prison sentence for convictions of felony fleeing and felony property damage in Goodhue County.
Dougherty. Bail at $20,000.