Umatilla County High Speed Persuit Ends in Arrest
(PENDLETON, Ore.) — An early morning pursuit with Oregon State Troopers in Umatilla County leads to the arrest of two individuals on multiple charges.
According to Sergeant Mark Banks, a trooper attempted to stop a vehicle on HWY 11 south of Milton-Freewater for an equipment violation on May 18th at about 12:07AM.
The vehicle, a 2007 Pontiac Sedan, fled south on HWY 11 towards Pendleton at speeds up to 100 mph. Assisting troopers deployed spike strips on HWY 11 just outside Pendleton which damaged the vehicle's tires, slowing it.
The vehicle continued for several more miles where troopers initiated a tactical vehicle intervention technique, which spun the vehicle out and ended the pursuit.
The driver Trevor Kelly, 27, city of residence still unknown, was arrested and transported to the Umatilla County Jail. He initially refused to provide police or corrections staff with any identifying information. Kelly was lodged on the following charges:
Felony Attempt to Elude Police
Reckless Driving
Recklessly Endangering Another Person
DUII- Controlled Substance
Supplying Contraband (Into Correctional Institute)
Possession of Methamphetamine
Failure to Carry and Present a License
The passenger in the vehicle, Kristi Higheagle, 28, of Pendleton, was arrested and lodged in the Umatilla County Jail for Possession of Methamphetamine.
Source: Oregon State Police
