Glasby sentenced to time served in Columbia County for 2025 multi-county chase
By Dan Thesman on Thursday, August 6th, 2026 in Columbia Basin News Columbia Basin Top Stories
DAYTON, Washington — Skylar Ian Glasby, 37, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Columbia County Superior Court to two counts of hit-and-run property damage, resolving trailing charges from an April 2025 multi-county police pursuit.
Judge Brooke Burns accepted the plea and sentenced Glasby to time served, aligning with a negotiated agreement presented by Columbia County Prosecuting Attorney Nickolas Ward and defense attorney Randy Reed.
The state dismissed a third charge under the plea agreement. Judge Burns ordered restitution to be paid to three separate victims with the final restitution amount remaining open for 180 days.
Under the terms of the sentence, Glasby was credited for time served, with no additional jail time imposed or suspended, as he is currently under state Department of Corrections supervision following a prior conviction. Judge Burns found Glasby indigent and waived discretionary court fines and fees, establishing a restitution payment plan of at least $25 per month set to begin following his eventual release from custody.
During the proceeding, Glasby addressed the court.
“I just apologize for creating a risk, and I’ll get restitution paid,” Glasby told the court.
Wednesday’s hearing concludes Glasby’s criminal proceedings in Columbia County tied to the April 26, 2025, chase, which spanned 30 miles across Walla Walla and Columbia counties. Prosecutors stated Glasby nearly crashed into a home in Dayton before hiding in a trash container, where he was apprehended by a K9 unit.
Photo courtesy Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office
Last week, Glasby was sentenced in Walla Walla County Superior Court to 40 months in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to elude law enforcement and perjury.
Top photo: Columbia County Courthouse
