NEW: On August 11 at approximately 2:48 a.m., Edgar Duarte was operating a moped when he ran a red light and entered an intersection, nearly causing a crash with Officer B. Morillon, who had the green light.

Duarte continued to rack up charges when he refused to stop for Officer Morillon and attempted to flee. His getaway came to an end when his moped met its match, a trash can and a mailbox.

Duarte then tried his luck on foot, where the trash can attempted to assist officers once again but unfortunately failed.

No worries, though. K9 Gambit was there to support. Gambit quickly caught up with Duarte, and he was taken into custody.

As a reminder, mopeds are still subject to Georgia traffic laws. Riders must be at least 15 years old and have a valid driver’s license, instructional permit or limited permit. A DOT approved motorcycle helmet is required, and moped operators must follow the same traffic laws as other drivers, including obeying traffic signals.

Gwinnett County Police