Apex man accused of stealing motorcycle faces new charges after false ambulance call, deputies say

Apex Man Accused of Stealing Motorcycle Faces New Charges After False Ambulance Call, Deputies Say

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May 5, 2026

Apex, NC — A 23-year-old man accused of stealing a motorcycle in coastal North Carolina now faces a second wave of charges after deputies say he resisted arrest, gave false information, and made a bogus ambulance call during a separate incident days later. Keith Andrew Franek, of Apex, was first charged April 22 in New Hanover County, then arrested again May 1 in Wake County, where authorities added eight more charges.

Investigators allege Franek stole a 2006 Yamaha R1 motorcycle valued at $5,000 along with a $400 helmet, bringing the total value of the reported theft to $5,400.

Arrest escalates into multiple charges

When Wake County deputies arrested Franek on May 1, court documents say the situation quickly escalated. Authorities allege he refused to get into a patrol vehicle and had to be physically placed inside.

Deputies also say Franek provided false identifying information during the encounter and made a call requesting an ambulance for a claimed medical emergency—only to appear normal moments later.

Allegations involve juveniles and alcohol

Franek now faces a total of eight additional charges in Wake County, including two counts of resisting a public officer, one count of making a false ambulance request, four counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, and an open container violation.

According to court records, deputies found Franek inside a vehicle with four juveniles, ages 15 and 16, where open alcoholic beverages—including a Michelob Ultra—were allegedly present.

Key Points
• Apex man accused of stealing $5,400 motorcycle and helmet in New Hanover County
• Arrest in Wake County led to 8 new charges, including false ambulance call
• Deputies say he resisted arrest and was with juveniles in vehicle with alcohol

Multi-county case unfolds

The charges span two counties, complicating the legal path forward as Franek faces separate proceedings tied to the alleged theft and the later arrest.

Authorities have not said whether additional suspects were involved in either incident.

What happens next

Franek is scheduled to appear in Wake County District Court as the case moves forward. Details about bond or court dates in New Hanover County were not immediately released.

As with all criminal cases, Franek is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

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