CHENANGO COUNTY – The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office reported that a Norwich man attempted to flee law enforcement Thursday afternoon, resulting in an accident after he lost control of his motorcycle.

According to a statement from Chenango County Sheriff Ernest Cutting, at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Thursday detectives and sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a 2002 Suzuki motorcycle for various vehicle and traffic violations committed in the Town and City of Norwich.

Cutting said a low to moderate speed police chase took place from Norwich into the Village of Bainbridge.

“While in the Village of Bainbridge the operator lost control of the motorcycle and was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Members of the sheriff's office took the suspect, Aaron T. Wickham, age 32 into custody,” said Cutting. “AMR EMS responded to the scene where Wickham signed off and refused medical treatment.”