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An early morning pursuit with Oregon State Police troopers in Umatilla County resulted in the arrest of two individuals on multiple charges.
According to OSP Sgt. Mark Banks, a trooper attempted to stop a vehicle on Highway 11 south of Milton-Freewater for an equipment violation just after midnight on Monday, May 18. The vehicle, a 2007 Pontiac Sedan, fled south on Highway 11 toward Pendleton at speeds up to 100 mph. Assisting troopers deployed spike strips on Highway 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, 28, residence unknown, was arrested and transported to the Umatilla County Jail. He initially refused to provide police or corrections staff with any identifying information. He was charged with felony attempt to elude, reckless driving, recklessly endangering another person, DUII, failure to carry and present a license, possession of methamphetamine, and supplying contraband into a correctional institution).
The passenger in the vehicle, Kristi Higheagle, 28, of Pendleton, was arrested and lodged in the Umatilla County Jail on a charge of possession of methamphetamine.
