Hit-and-run driver arrested in John Day
By Logan Bagett on Friday, November 22nd, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
JOHN DAY – A man is in jail after driving from a crash scene and acting erratically at a local grocery store. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a hit-and-run incident at approximately 1:13 p.m. yesterday, followed by a second call on the same individual acting up at Chester’s Market. Kyle Jensen Strong, 35, of Bend was arrested for Driving while Suspended, Fail to Perform Duties of a Driver, Reckless Driving, and DUII.
Sheriff Todd McKinley reports that Strong was lodged at the Grant County Jail. Find the Sheriff’s press release below:
(Press Release from Grant County Sheriff Todd McKinley)
On November 21st, 2024, near 1315 hours, Deputies responded to a report of a hit-and-run at the Best Western Motel in John Day. The report was that a Chevy pickup operated by a male driver had struck a post in front of the office and had driven off.
Deputies were advised of a second call on the same individual and it was reported that a male was in Chester’s Thriftway acting erratic. This individual was reportedly the same individual that was involved in the hit-and-run at the Best Western.
The vehicle then reportedly left Chester’s and returned to the Best Western where Deputies made contact with the vehicle operator Kyle Strong, 35, of Bend.
Strong was arrested for Driving while Suspended, Fail to Perform Duties of a Driver, Reckless Driving, and DUII.
Strong was transported to and lodged at the Grant County Jail.
