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Oct-26-2009 23:07printcomments

Two Salem Drivers Arrested for Driving 100+ in Two Separate Incidents

Two motorcycle drivers take a back seat ride to the Marion County Jail.

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(SALEM, Ore.) - Deputy Ryan Postlewait and his unmarked traffic vehicle were very busy last weekend, making two arrests in one day for Reckless Driving, at high speeds.

Saturday afternoon, about 2:15, Deputy Postlewait was driving eastbound on Quinaby Road NE near Highway 99E. As he approached the intersection he observed a 2008 Suzuki motorcycle traveling southbound on Highway 99 and then turn left on Quinaby Road.

Deputy Postlewait watched as the motorcycle drove in the oncoming lane at a high rate of speed and as the driver started to do a ‘wheelie'. The driver continued to travel with the front tire in the air for at least 15 yards.

The deputy turned around and followed the suspect who was traveling at speeds over 100 miles per hour through residential areas and curves along Quinaby Road.

He then caught up to the suspect as he pulled into his residence on Clear Lake Road. Deputy Postlewait made contact with the driver, 32-year old Dustin Hubbard of Salem who said he was test driving the motorcycle from Cycle Sports in Salem. Officials say Hubbard said he "just wanted to see what it would do."

Hubbard was taken into custody on charges of Reckless Driving and Violation of Basic Rule (104 in a 55 mph zone) and transported to the Marion County Jail.

A short time later the same day, Deputy Postlewait was at a four way stop on Howell Prairie and Silverton Road NE. As he started to turn left onto Howell Prairie Road he observed four motorcycles traveling westbound on Silverton Road.

As they approached the stop sign three of the motorcycles stopped. However, the fourth motorcycle failed to stop and accelerated in front of Deputy Postlewait's unmarked vehicle, cutting in front of him. The 2009 Honda turned southbound on Howell Prairie road and accelerated.

The deputy turned around in an attempt to catch up to the motorcycle. As they approached a stop sign at Sunnyview Road, the motorcycle slowed to about 10 mph but went through the stop sign without stopping.

Deputy Postlewait stopped at the stop sign and activated the stationary radar which indicated the motorcycle was traveling at 108 mph as it continued on Sunnyview Road.

Deputy Postlewait caught up to the motorcycle again and estimated it was traveling at 110 to 115 miles per hour.

The driver turned west on State Street and as it neared 74th Ave passed an SUV in a series of blind curves and a no passing zone.

When the motorcyle driver pulled over, 38-year old Bradley Solliday, from Salem, said he had no idea how fast he was driving and was arrested for Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering and Violation of Basic Rule (108 in a 55 mph zone).

Deputy Ryan Postlewait is a member of the Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Team (TST). He specifically drives an unmarked patrol car in order to focus on unsafe and aggressive drivers throughout Marion County.

Undersheriff Troy Clausen said "the work Deputy Postlewait did this weekend demonstrates the need for this type of specialized patrol vehicle. Deputy Postlewait was able to stop these drivers before they hurt themselves or someone else."




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Arlene July 7, 2010 6:44 pm (Pacific time)

I received a speeding ticket from him for going 80. The cars around me were speeding around me, he should have ticketed someone that was flying down the freeway not me. When i told him i was going flow of traffic he just handed me my ticket for 470 bucks. I think he's doing something good, but please, get people who are doing the worse, and yes! THis officer likes to drive fast, after getting my ticket he took off flying around all traffic ahead of me. Going atleast 90mph.


joe March 29, 2010 3:24 pm (Pacific time)

He's driving a white mustang with gray stripes. Blacked out windows and no visible cop lights. He likes to drive that car fast also. Let me get two miles in front of him before he decided to come after me had to do 100 to catch up. I was doing the speed limit. Just for some fixit tickets. This guy is a jerk.


Henry Ruark October 30, 2009 4:38 pm (Pacific time)

John et al: Ever talked with wife after death of officer killed in pursuit of "fun"-driver ? Ever been on jury setting damages vs city system for same death by driver-guilt ? If so, you might appreciate "fun"-and-games when so done by irresponsible, selfish, unpragmatic and highly psychiatric-prone "funster"(s)m extremely UNrepresentative of 99 percent of motorcycle pilots, with whom I've had some experience re their own well-carried responsibilities. Such as these need to be barred from ever forking another wheel...as with any other irresponsible fool endangering lives on our common highway we all forced to use...


john October 28, 2009 1:48 pm (Pacific time)

I think that is cool let them have fun


salemtattoo.com October 28, 2009 10:13 am (Pacific time)

what kind of car was the cop in?


John Doe October 27, 2009 4:24 pm (Pacific time)

The cop chasing a motorcycle is more dangerous then the bike by itself..so if the bike was doing 118 mph how fast was the officer doing to catch him??? I would think a bike vs car accident is going to cause less harm than a officer doing 120+ hitting a innocent bistandard


James October 27, 2009 11:28 am (Pacific time)

If you think photo radar can catch the plate off a motorcycle at 108 MPH then I say we go for it. Otherwise, let them keep up the good work.


steve October 27, 2009 9:15 am (Pacific time)

Rather than more unmarked cars, photo radar at stops could accomplish the same thing more often, cheaper and with less danger.

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