Large Motorcycle Group Causes Noise, Traffic Blockages, and Eludes Police in Appleton

Summary: A large group of motorcycles, initially estimated at 100 and later growing to approximately 300, gathered at Memorial Park in Appleton, Wisconsin, causing significant noise and public complaints. The group traveled through various city streets, blocking traffic, running red lights, and impeding the flow of vehicles. Police attempted to intervene, but many riders ignored traffic stops and some engaged in reckless driving, including felony eluding. The group moved through multiple locations in Appleton, including College Avenue, Division Street, Northland Avenue, Mead Street, Highway 47, Kensington Drive, and Midway Road, before dispersing. Several motorcycles were stopped and cited, but the majority continued to evade law enforcement.