Dramatic police bodycam footage has been released showing the moment an electric scooter enthusiast allegedly intentionally rammed into a police officer in Miami Beach, triggering a chaotic pursuit and a violent struggle for arrest.
The Confrontation and Chase
The incident unfolded when officers observed 29-year-old Noah Aloush, known on social media for his scooter stunts, riding recklessly along a beachwalk. When police attempted to wave him down, he reportedly ignored them and accelerated directly into an officer.
The footage shows the officer being knocked to the ground by the impact. Aloush also fell from his scooter but quickly remounted and fled the scene at a high rate of speed. He then weaved dangerously through traffic before hitting a dead end and crashing a second time.
Violent Arrest and Court Hearing
According to arrest records, Aloush resisted when officers tried to detain him. This resistance prompted one officer to deploy a stun gun on him three times before he was finally taken into custody.
Both Aloush and the officer he struck were transported to Mount Sinai Medical Hospital for treatment. The officer sustained a significant injury, identified as a hairline fracture to his right arm.
During a subsequent court hearing, the injured officer expressed concern that Aloush, who goes by Nomadic Noah on Instagram, was a flight risk. The officer testified, "His Instagram where he posts all his videos is called 'Nomadic Noah,' nomadic meaning 'moves around all the time.' I believe that without an elevated bond he's going to be a flight risk."
Charges and Background
Aloush, a University of Miami graduate student and Marine Corps veteran according to his LinkedIn profile, now faces a series of serious charges. These include:
- Aggravated assault
- Reckless driving
- Fleeing from police
- Resisting an officer without violence
- Failing to obey a police officer
His bond was ultimately set at $20,500. Following the incident, his Instagram account, which previously featured videos of scooter tricks and stunts, was set to private.
