LEAGUE CITY – A motorcycle pursuit involving the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office ended Thursday night in League City with the rider arrested after deputies attempted to stop the motorcycle for reckless driving.

According to Captain Tommy Maffei, the pursuit began around 11:40 p.m. near Emmett F. Lowry Expressway and Interstate 45 in Texas City.

The motorcycle initially traveled north toward League City and Webster before turning back south. Deputies attempted to stop the rider after observing the motorcycle traveling at speeds estimated between 120 and 130 mph.

The pursuit came to an end along League City Parkway East near Hometown Heroes Park, where the suspect was arrested. The black motorcycle was also recovered.

The suspect faces charges of reckless driving and felony evading in a vehicle. Their identity has not yet been released.

Maffei said the Sheriff’s Office’s newly acquired Camaro was heavily involved in the pursuit and was able to keep pace with the motorcycle.

A Houston Police Department helicopter was also requested to assist but had not arrived before the pursuit ended.