Pursuit leads to an arrest
By Paul Hall on Friday, August 27th, 2021 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
LA GRANDE – (Information provided by the La Grande Police Department) On August 26th, 2021 at 9:35AM police officers from the La Grande Police Department observed Brian Smith (34) operating a blue 2005 Volkswagen Jetta on Albany Street in La Grande. The officers confirmed Smith was driving while suspended, which was a criminal suspension.
The La Grande Officers then attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Smith, but Smith immediately fled the area driving at high rate of speed on Cove Avenue heading towards Island City. Smith also failed to obey several stop signs as he fled from the pursuing officers.
Smith led officers through Island City and finally parked his car at his residence on Robin Road near Fruitdale Lane. He gave up peacefully and was taken into custody. Smith was arrested for Driving While Suspended-Misdemeanor, Reckless Driving, and Attempting to Elude a Police Officer. Smith was transported and booked into the Union County Jail. The La Grande Police Department was assisted by the Union County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oregon State Police.
