Large group of motorcyclists stopped on Route 222

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Originally Published Apr 08, 2012 00:12
By STAFF

Numerous motorcycles were pulled over by police at about 4:45 p.m. Saturday on Route 222, between Bushong and Creek roads in Manheim Township.

UPDATE (4/9/2012): Several alleged motorcycle gang members cited for speeding during mass stop on Route 222

Passersby said they saw motorcycles parked on the shoulder and flanked by police vehicles from several jurisdictions.

Officers with assault rifles were reported to be overlooking the scene from a hillside along the road. The northbound right lane of Route 222 was blocked by police and traffic was temporarily backed up.

Lancaster Police Chief Keith Sadler said two officers from the city assisted Manheim Township police in checking a large group of motorcyclists passing through. Sadler said he could not confirm a report of a planned motorcycle rally in the area.

Police from Manheim Township and Pennsylvania state troopers from Lancaster said they had no further information on the incident Saturday night.

Large group of motorcyclists stopped on Route 222 - News