Man Charged After Dangerous Driving Incident

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  On August 17, 2026, a Chelan County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a vehicle“On August 17, 2026, at approximately 9:40 p.m., a Chelan County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a vehicle observed traveling at an estimated 80–100 mph on East Woodin Avenue.”
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  The vehicle was traveling 80–100 mph on East Woodin Avenue“a Chelan County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a vehicle observed traveling at an estimated 80–100 mph on East Woodin Avenue.”
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  The driver failed to yield and continued southbound on SR-150“The vehicle failed to yield and continued southbound on SR-150 before entering U.S. Highway 97 and crossing into Douglas County.”
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  The driver entered U. S. Highway 97“The vehicle failed to yield and continued southbound on SR-150 before entering U.S. Highway 97 and crossing into Douglas County.”
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  The vehicle stopped in the middle of Beebe Bridge“The vehicle eventually stopped in the middle of the Beebe Bridge and was found unoccupied.”
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  The vehicle was found unoccupied“The vehicle eventually stopped in the middle of the Beebe Bridge and was found unoccupied.”
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  The registered owner reported her husband likely drove the vehicle“Deputies contacted a registered owner, who reported that her husband was the likely driver and expressed concern that he may have entered the river from the bridge.”
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  The registered owner expressed concern he entered the river from the bridge“Deputies contacted a registered owner, who reported that her husband was the likely driver and expressed concern that he may have entered the river from the bridge.”
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  Deputies coordinated with Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to locate the man“Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and Washington State Patrol coordinated an area search.”
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  Deputies coordinated with Washington State Patrol to locate the man“Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and Washington State Patrol coordinated an area search.”
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  The man was taken into custody without incident“WSP later located the male registered owner near Chelan Falls Park. He was taken into custody without incident and transported for medical evaluation.”
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  The man was transported for medical evaluation“WSP later located the male registered owner near Chelan Falls Park. He was taken into custody without incident and transported for medical evaluation.”
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  Indicators of possible alcohol impairment were observed“Deputies also observed indicators consistent with possible alcohol impairment.”
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  A blood sample was collected for testing“A search warrant was obtained for a blood sample, which was collected and submitted for testing.”
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  Charges for Attempting to Elude a Police Vehicle have been forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for review“Charges for Attempting to Elude a Police Vehicle and Driving Under the Influence have been forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for review.”
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  Charges for Driving Under the Influence have been forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for review“Charges for Attempting to Elude a Police Vehicle and Driving Under the Influence have been forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for review.”