On August 21, Alaska State Troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop for a motorcycle near mile 4 of the Seward Highway.
At first the motorcycle pulled to the shoulder when directed to pull over but then accelerated and continued northbound.
After a brief pursuit the motorcycle stopped and the driver was identified as 36 year old Wesley Sherrill, who told the Trooper he had run because he had just consumed a beer and did not want another DUI.
Investigation determined Sherrill was not impaired due to alcohol although he admitted to possession of drug paraphernalia and a small amount of substance believed to be marijuana was found on him.
Sherrill was arrested for Second Degree Fail to Stop at the Direction of a Police Officer (Eluding) and Sixth Degree Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance. He was remanded at the Seward Jail with a $750.
