Plea deal reached in motorcycle felony eluding case in New Kent

A Richmond man who fled police in a multi-county chase accepted a plea deal during Dec. 21 New Kent Circuit Court proceedings.

Nicholas Joseph Ciambor, 30, of the 5800 block of Westover Village Drive, entered Alford pleas of guilty to one count each of felony eluding police, misdemeanor driving without a proper designation, and misdemeanor reckless driving. While Ciambor maintains his innocence with his plea, evidence presented would convict him of the crime.

In a summary of events, on July 18, 2015, a be-on-the-lookout was issued for an orange motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound on Interstate 64 around 1 p.m. The vehicle was located near mile marker 224, entering James City County. The vehicle exited at mile marker 227, turning around and returning to the interstate in the westbound direction. A short pursuit ensued before police elected to terminate as a safety precaution for other motorists.

About five minutes later, a Virginia state trooper pulled into the Circle K gas station on Route 33 (Eltham Road) and noticed a motorcycle fitting the description of the suspect vehicle was parked in an access way with a person sitting on it. When the trooper activated emergency equipment, the vehicle took off. The vehicle sped east on Route 33 to Route 249 (New Kent Highway) where it turned left before making a quick right onto Angel View Road.

The motorcycle traveled into the parking lot of Angel View Church and drove through the church’s cemetery. As the vehicle slowed and attempted to reenter the roadway, a bystander was able to grab the driver and pull him off the bike. The trooper, now on scene, raced over and arrested the driver, who was identified as Ciambor.

Under the plea agreement, formal sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 22, 2016. Sentencing guidelines recommend a range of seven months to one year to serve.

In an unrelated matter, a Lanexa man accepted a plea agreement to one count of grand larceny.

Ronnie Gasparac, 55, of the 3900 block of Moore’s Lane, admitted guilt to the charge in relation to a theft at Makemie Woods.

In a summary of evidence, on Aug. 3, 2015, representatives from the facility contacted New Kent Sheriff’s Office about items stolen that included yard tools and ladders. After an investigation, Gasparac was identified as a person of interest and interviewed. A few days after the incident was reported, a James City County recycling company contacted the sheriff’s office and said Gasparac had been there and sold the business some items. Those items were the same that were taken from Makemie Woods, and the defendant admitted to stealing some of them.

Under the plea agreement, a presentence report is being prepared and formal sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 22, 2016. Sentencing guidelines recommend one day to six months of time to serve. Gasparac must also pay restitution in the total amount of $1,758.