Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (JOCO) deputies spotted a vehicle traveling 112 MPH on I-5 south near Merlin shortly before midnight last night. JOCO Sheriff’s deputies attempted to pull over the vehicle and the suspect eluded.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies spiked the car as it crossed the Jackson County line and took over the pursuit just after midnight at I-5 mile marker 45 southbound.
During the pursuit the suspect vehicle was spiked at least 7 times and drove without tires from Central Point to I-5 exit 14 in Ashland. A Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) was conducted to stop the vehicle and the 75-year-old female suspect was taken into custody and lodged in the Jackson County Jail on charges of elude and reckless driving. There were no injuries to anyone during the incident.
Multiple agencies assisted including JOCO, Oregon State Police, and police officers from Rogue River, Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent, and Ashland. Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon ECSO 911 did a great job coordinating the many law enforcement agencies leading to a successful and safe resolution of the pursuit.
Source: JCSO
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