In the early morning hours of July 13, 2024 just after 2:00 a.m., Florida Highway Patrol troopers spotted a speeding 2005 Ducati 800 Super Sport motorcycle on US-92, west of Berkley Road.
Troopers attempted a traffic stop, but the rider fled from Troopers at speeds in excess of 110 MPH on several local roadways.
Once on Winter Lake Road, the rider slowed and dropped a backpack upon the roadway, then continued to flee.
The rider continued to a gas station parking lot, dismounted the motorcycle and surrendered to Troopers.
The rider was identified as Kenneth Albert Fike, 41, of Port St. Lucie.
Located a short time later, the backpack was found to contain Fike’s wallet, a 9mm handgun, cannabis, drug paraphernalia to include needles, scale, and bong, as well as methamphetamine.
Fike was arrested and delivered to the Polk County Jail, charged with Fleeing & Eluding, Driving while license suspended, Possession of Firearm by Felon, Possession of Ammunition by Felon, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Cannabis and Possession Paraphernalia.
