Theodore man on bicycle faces multiple charges after allegedly leading Mobile police on chase

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A man on a bicycle faces drug and other charges after he allegedly led officers on a short pursuit early Tuesday morning.

It happened around 3:49 a.m. Tuesday.

The Mobile Police Department said officers observed a man riding a bicycle and exhibiting “suspicious behavior.” When officers tried to stop the man, he refused to stop and led them on a short pursuit, according to authorities.

Herman Rogers, 44, was caught and found to be in possession of drugs and paraphernalia, police said.

Rogers of Theodore was arrested on charges of second-degree possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, attempting to elude, resisting arrest and drug possession with intent to distribute.

He has a bond hearing scheduled Wednesday, according to jail records.