Elgin man arrested for Attempting to Elude, DUII and Reckless Driving

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

LA GRANDE– 18-year-old Devon Dean Kennedy of Elgin was taken into custody recently by Oregon State Police on charges of Attempt to Elude Fleeing, DUII and Reckless Driving.

The following is a full excerpt from an OSP Media Log:

“On the above stated date and time, the Oregon State Police witnessed a vehicle speeding on Island Avenue and quickly turn into a nearby parking lot. After seeing the vehicle instantly re-enter the roadway a Trooper got behind the vehicle once again and initiated a traffic stop. As soon as the vehicle saw the red and blue lights, it took off and accelerated at a high rate of speed eastbound on Cove Avenue. The Trooper did not pursue the vehicle and later found it pulled over a few miles east on Cove Avenue. After contacting the driver, the Oregon State Police concluded that the driver was under the influence of intoxicants after standardized tests. Driver was booked and lodged in the Union County Corrections Facility for Eluding, DUII – Intoxicants, and Reckless Driving. Vehicle was towed by Wagon Tire Towing.”