Mason Rice

Police say they've arrested an unlicensed motorcycle rider who led officers on a chase in Sparks Thursday morning. 

Police say several officers witnessed 21-year-old Mason Rice speeding on a motorcycle, splitting multiple lanes of traffic and running a red light, just before 7:45 a.m. 

Officers tried to catch him - but then broke off the pursuit for the public's safety.

Later, a tip helped locate Rice where he was arrested and booked into the Washoe County Jail on several charges. Police say the motorcycle was also seized as evidence. 

Police say they've actually observed Rice over the past month and has enough cause to charge him in four different cases. 

He faces charges including: 

* Lane Splitting- 3 counts

* Failure to Obey Traffic Control- 3 counts

* Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle

* Operate Unregistered Vehicle

* Reckless Driving

* Obstruct Public Officer

* Lane Splitting

* Failure to Obey Traffic Control