Richland Man Arrested for Attempt to Elude
By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Monday, August 8th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
RICHLAND – (Press release from Baker County Sheriff’s Office) On August 2, 2022 at approximately 12:04 p.m., Sgt. Eric Colton was in the Keating Valley area on patrol when he received information from Union County regarding a black Honda sedan that eluded law enforcement. While still in the area, Sgt. Colton saw a vehicle matching that description make a u-turn behind his vehicle. He followed the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to stop and continued driving at an accelerated speed while passing vehicles in a no-passing zone. In the interest of public safety, Sgt. Colton discontinued following the vehicle.
Additional deputies arrived in the area to search surrounding roads. At approximately 1:29 p.m., the black sedan was located unoccupied on Sparta Lane crashed against a fence. As the investigation progressed, deputies believed the driver to be Kody Allen McManus (26 yoa) of Richland, Oregon.
Deputies attempted to make contact with McManus. They were unable to locate him at that time.In the late evening hours of August 4th, deputies received information that McManus was at his residence in Richland. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with McManus. After further investigation, McManus was arrested and charged with Contempt of Court (3 counts), Reckless Driving, and Attempt to Elude. He was transported and lodged at the Baker County Jail.
