SANFORD — A Sanford motorcycle operator is facing a slew of charges after allegedly refusing to stop and leading police on a chase Thursday where speeds reached more than 110 mph.

Because of heavy traffic conditions, the chase was called off to protect the public, Maine State Police said in a statement.

The operator, Zachary Jordan, 21, was arrested and charged with eluding an officer and violating conditions of release, and a number of other charges are pending.

Police said the license plate on the motorcycle came back as stolen — though one of the charges currently pending is attaching false license plates.

Other pending charges include misdemeanor reckless conduct, criminal speed, operating without a license, and driving to endanger.

Maine State Police Trooper Conner Walton of Troop A attempted to stop the sport-style motorcycle in Sanford for multiple alleged motor vehicle violations. He said the operator refused to stop, and took off at a high rate of speed.

“Trooper Walton pursued the vehicle through Sanford, where speeds reached over 110 mph,” police said in the statement. “The motorcycle was passing vehicles in no-passing zones in excess of 100 mph.”

During the chase, the motorcycle passed a Sanford Police officer who recognized both the bike and the operator, as he was not wearing a helmet.

Maine State Police and Sanford Police  went to the suspect’s house, and waited for him to arrive home. Police said Jordan arrived at his residence in a car, was interviewed and arrested.

He remained incarcerated Jordan is at York County Jail in Alfred overnight and was expected to make a first court appearance Friday afternoon.

— Senior Staff Writer Tammy Wells can be contacted at 324-4444 (local call in Sanford) or 282-1535, ext. 327 or twells@journaltribune.com.