The Charleston Police Department continues to prioritize traffic safety this summer and announces the arrest of a motorcyclist whose dangerous and self-promoting behavior online led to dozens of charges following an extensive investigation.
In February 2025, CPD investigators were alerted to social media videos showing a motorcyclist reaching speeds in excess of 140 miles per hour while weaving through traffic while in the city of Charleston. The footage, edited for online attention, captured only a glimpse of the ongoing reckless conduct that put the public at serious risk.
The CPD Traffic Unit, working in coordination with multiple law enforcement agencies, launched an investigation involving digital forensic analysis, search warrants, and physical evidence. Their work led to the identification and arrest of Ramon Enoch Ortiz, who now faces 35 charges, including:
- 8 counts of Driving Without a License
- 8 counts of Operating an Uninsured Vehicle
- 8 counts of Operating an Unregistered Vehicle
- 7 counts of Reckless Driving
- 2 counts of Racing
- 1 count of Leaving the Scene of a Collision
- 1 count of Simple Possession of Marijuana
Despite having no valid license, registration, or motorcycle insurance, Ortiz repeatedly filmed himself endangering the public and reportedly sold merchandise that attempted to promote his behavior.
Sgt. Ryan, CPD’s lead traffic investigator on this case with over 200 fatal collision investigations under his belt, emphasized the real-world danger behind the screen. “His so-called ‘No Face No Case’ branding is a weak attempt to antagonize law enforcement. But we are not the ones at risk,” said Ryan. “The real victims are the innocent drivers, passengers, and pedestrians who are forced to share the road with people like him. If he had struck a vehicle at those speeds, someone inside likely would not have survived.”
“This is exactly why traffic enforcement exists,” Ryan added. “It’s not solely about writing tickets. It’s about preventing tragedy and holding people accountable before someone loses their life or get seriously injured.”
Ortiz’s arrest comes amid a year of measurable success for CPD’s traffic safety efforts. In 2024, the department reported:
- A 31% increase in DUI arrests
- A 32% increase in overall traffic arrests
- A 33% increase in traffic warnings
- A 52% decrease in fatalities from vehicle collisions
The department’s commitment to traffic safety was recognized statewide, earning CPD the Agency of the Year award from both South Carolina Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Network (SCLEN).
As summer continues, CPD’s Traffic Unit will maintain its focused enforcement strategy. Officers will use group enforcement to target reckless and impaired drivers, increase visibility through checkpoints, and expand the impaired driving unit. The link is clear: when reckless drivers are taken off the road, lives are saved.
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Media Release
Release Date: June 26, 2025
Media Contact: Sgt. C. Stinson