Wenatchee Man Charged After High-Speed Chase

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  Chelan County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a vehicle traveling 80–100 mph“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 attempt to stop the vehicle occurred 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 attempt to stop the vehicle occurred at 9:40 p.m.“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 attempt to stop the vehicle occurred 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 later stopped on Beebe Bridge“The vehicle eventually stopped in the middle of the Beebe Bridge and was found unoccupied.”
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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 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 was the likely driver“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 may have 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 coordinated with Douglas County Sheriff’s Office“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“Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and Washington State Patrol coordinated an area search.”
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  The driver was located 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 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 driver 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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  The driver was charged with Attempting to Elude a Police Vehicle“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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  The driver was charged with Driving Under the Influence“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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  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 were 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.”