Deputy Morrisey-O'Donnell was right on Trent's heels in foot pursuit.
(PORTLAND) - While being ordered into custody at the Justice Center Courthouse on Monday, Wayne Michael Trent initially appeared cooperative as MCSO Corrections Deputy Nicole Morrisey-O'Donnell approached him with handcuffs out.
Dep. Morrisey-O'Donnell observed Trent place his hands behind his back reading his body language as cooperative.
Suddenly, without warning, Trent bolted toward the court room door allegedly attempting to escape.
Dep. Morrisey-O'Donnell was right on Trent's heels in foot pursuit.
While chasing him she was able to draw her TASER, aim and deploy. The TASER prongs made contact with Trent effectively immobilizing him. Trent verbally indicated he was giving up at this point and called for his mother.
With the help of a plain clothes officer Dep. Morrissey-O'Donnell was able to place Trent in handcuffs and control him without further incident.
MCSO Corrections Deputies escorted Trent back into the court room to finish the process with the judge.
Trent, who was being ordered into custody on charges of Identity Theft (Class C Felony), Possession of False Police ID (Class A Misd), and Criminal Impersonation (Class A Misd) had his bail raised from $250,000 to $500,000. The charges are related to a Portland Police investigation.
The capture by Dep. Morrisey-O'Donnell serves as an example of the effectiveness of less lethal force in preventing serious injury to the deputy or the suspect.
Without the availability of the TASER Dep. Morrisey-O'Donnell and the other officer would have been forced to tackle Trent on the stairs.
Trent is being held at the Multnomah County Detention Center.
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