DALLAS, Oregon (July 1, 2024)

On June 14, at about 10:30 PM, Detective Schrock attempted to stop a white Ford van for traffic violations. The driver attempted to elude police and a pursuit ensued. When the vehicle got to the intersection of SE La Creole Drive and SE Miller Avenue, the driver continued recklessly, driving into the wrong lane and dangerously entering the intersection. There were multiple vehicles at the intersection at the time. 

A short distance away, the driver exited the vehicle and ran on foot, jumping the fence into the Dallas High School football stadium, where he hid in a recycling bin. He was located a short while later with the help of a Salem PD K9. The driver was identified as Johnathan Davis, of Salem. He was lodged at the Polk County Jail and later indicted on the charges of Attempt to Elude (by vehicle), Attempt to Elude (by foot), Reckless Endangering, and Reckless Driving. A female passenger was cited and released on an unrelated warrant.

Dallas PD is asking anyone who was in the listed intersection at the time of the pursuit, or was otherwise driving and impacted by the fleeing vehicle, to contact Detective Schrock at 503-831-3516. Reference case number 24-5468. 

Dallas PD was assisted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Salem PD. 

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