Rome Police Arrest Bicycle Rider After Foot Chase Following Traffic Stop Attempt

Rome Police Arrest Bicycle Rider After Foot Chase Following Traffic Stop Attempt

Rome Police arrested of a bicycle rider following an attempt to stop him.

Rome man charged with assault after fleeing police on bicycle - Newport Dispatch

ROME — A Rome Police Department patrol officer was injured Sunday after attempting to stop a bicyclist who fled and resisted arrest. Donald J. Rundell was observed riding his bicycle in the 200 block of Henry Street in violation of several New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws, according to police. When an officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, Rundell allegedly failed to comply and fled the scene. The officer later located Rundell on La…

Rome PD Press release on Richard Cayton - Utica Phoenix

On April 20, 2025, at around 2:00 AM, Rome Police officers conducted a citizen stop on Richard Cayton for operating a  bike with no rear light on Black River Blvd. at Ace Place. Officers attempted to stop Cayton but he fled. While fleeing  Cayton made several statements that he had a gun on him resulting in officers deploying a taser on Cayton. After  Cayton was taken into custody, Cayton was found in possession of metal knuckles, a switchblade,…