13 Bikers Arrested After Police Chase on California Freeway

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. - A dramatic police chase unfolded on Saturday, resulting in the arrest of thirteen motorcyclists in Riverside County. According to the sheriff's department, the incident began just after 1 p.m. when authorities spotted a large group of bikers on Rancho California and Diaz roads in Temecula. Witnesses reported that the bikers were blocking traffic, creating a hazardous situation for other drivers.

The group then made their way toward the southbound 15 Freeway on-ramp, where they allegedly ignored a solid red light and merged onto the freeway. This reckless behavior prompted deputies to attempt a traffic stop. However, the bikers accelerated away, leading to a pursuit that ended on the shoulder of the 15 Freeway, north of Rainbow Valley Boulevard.

The sheriff's department reported the following arrests:

  • Travis McQueen, 36, Bakersfield - Booked for Evading.
  • William Brucker, 36, Bakersfield - Booked for Evading.
  • Paul Mayugba, 49, Stockton - Booked for Evading.
  • Joseph Fonseca, 48, Hanford - Booked for Evading.
  • Alexander Patterson, 30, Taft - Booked for Evading.
  • Frank Pedrones, 30, Stockton - Booked for Evading.
  • Lewis Forester, 40, Stockton - Booked for Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.
  • Zachary Lancaster, 32, Bakersfield - Booked for Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.
  • William Crosby III, 30, Las Vegas, NV - Booked for Possession of Tear Gas.
  • Yater Felps McGill, 33, Las Vegas, NV - Booked for Possession of Tear Gas.
  • Dayton Martinez, 28, Vista - Booked for Possession of a Dirk or Dagger.
  • Jesse Williamson, 42, Cedar City, UT - Booked for being a Convicted Felon in Possession of a Loaded Firearm.
  • Christian Pizarro, 24, Bonita - Booked for Reckless Driving and an outstanding misdemeanor warrant.

All thirteen suspects were subsequently transferred to the Cois Byrd Detention Center. Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the incident to contact Lieutenant Victor Pierson at (951) 696-3000.

This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding motorcycle safety and the behavior of large groups on public roadways, prompting discussions about enforcement and community safety measures.

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