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Wanted California Man Captured After Oregon Freeway Chase

Police say the elude and subsequent search happened between Eugene and Sutherlin.

(EUGENE,. Ore.) - Police say a multi-agency effort led to the arrest Tuesday of a California man who tried to flee from police in two separate attempts last night between Eugene and Sutherlin. Oregon State Police credited Sutherlin Police for continuing to search and eventually locating the suspect. An OSP spokesman says the incident lasted nearly nine hours.

Oregon State Police Sergeant Lynn Withers says Monday night at approximately 11:45 PM, a Lane County deputy stopped a white 2000 Dodge Durango with California plates on southbound Interstate 5 near Beltline Road for a speed violation.

Withers said it was a short visit. "As the deputy was on the vehicle's passenger side talking to the two occupants, it sped off southbound and the deputy was unable to find the vehicle. An attempt to locate was broadcast to officers south of the Eugene area."