High-Speed Motorcycle Chase Ends in Arrest: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Apprehends Fleeing Suspect

Narcotics Agents within the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office were in the area of Dickey Road on June 3, 2025 when Tracy Mason was observed operating a motorcycle with a passenger. When the agent attempted to initiate a vehicle stop, Mason failed to stop and began to flee. A pursuit ensued traveling on Shady Grove Road and then onto US64W at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. Mason continued to flee into Polk County, Tennessee before the pursuit was terminated. Warrants were obtained that same day for the arrest of Mason for crimes committed during this incident.

Through the evening and overnight hours of June 3, 2025, a joint effort began involving members of the Narcotics, Criminal Investigations and Patrol Divisions of Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office uncovered information on the whereabouts of Mason. Officers responded to the area of Orton Road where Mason was spotted driving another vehicle and taken into custody without incident after a successful vehicle stop. Officer’s proceeded to the residence Mason had left from just prior to the second vehicle stop where a stolen vehicle was located and successfully recovered.

Mason was booked into the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office for the charge of Felony Flee/Elude Law Enforcement and was initially denied bond due to already being released on an outstanding bond. On June 4, 2025 Mason appeared before a judge and received a $2,500.00 secured bond.

At the time of this incident, Mason was currently out on bond for the following offenses:

Five counts of Habitual Felon

Two counts of Possession of Methamphetamine

Two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sale, Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance

Simple Possession of Schedule IV Controlled Substance

Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.