Wenatchee Driver Stops on Beebe Bridge, Arrested

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  Chelan County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped a vehicle traveling 80–100 mph on East Woodin Avenue“Back 26C08212, Chelan County Law Enforcement Respond to Dangerous Driving Incident 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 stop occurred at 9:40 p.m. on August 17, 2026“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 driver failed to yield“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 fled onto SR-150No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The driver 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 driver fled into the riverNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The registered owner reported her husband was likely driving“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 was concerned he entered the river“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, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and Washington State Patrol coordinated a search“Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and Washington State Patrol coordinated an area search.”
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  The search located the driver near Chelan Falls Park“WSP later located the male registered owner near Chelan Falls Park.”
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  The driver was taken into custody for Attempting to Elude a Police Vehicle“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 driver was taken into custody for Driving Under the Influence“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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  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 are pending review by the prosecutor’s office“Charges for Attempting to Elude a Police Vehicle and Driving Under the Influence have been forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for review.”