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Grand Jury Indicts Scottsdale Motorcyclist Over High-Speed Pursuit Videos

Investigators credit citizen tips from widely shared clips with identifying the rider.

Overview

  • Brett Carlin, 27, was indicted on two counts of unlawful flight from law enforcement and two counts of reckless driving.
  • Prosecutors link the charges to incidents on July 24 and Aug. 20 on the Loop 101 in the Phoenix area.
  • The county attorney’s office says one pursuit topped 180 mph, with DPS-released videos showing close lane-splitting and rapid passes.
  • Carlin was arrested on Oct. 1 after months of tips alerted DPS to the rider featured in the social media posts.
  • Media reports differ on Carlin’s bond, with one report listing $200,000 and others $20,000, and DPS highlighted recent motorcycle fatality figures to underscore public safety concerns.