(La Porte County, IN) - Police say claims by a La Porte County man that he was traveling over 100 MPH because he had to use the restroom don't hold water.

Demond Cross, 37, of Rolling Prairie, was pulled over early yesterday on State Road 2 just east of the La Porte city limits, according to the LaPorte County Sheriff's Office. 

Police said he was clocked at 110 MPH in a 55 mph zone. Cross told the officer he knew he was speeding but had to use the restroom. However, the officer told him he had just passed the Family Express and asked why he didn't stop at the convenience store with public restroom facilities.

Police said Cross did not respond to the question.

He was given a court date to appear on a Class C misdemeanor charge of reckless driving.