Spokane Valley, Washington – A wanted felon was arrested Tuesday after allegedly fleeing deputies and crashing into a business parking lot during a pursuit.
According to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) alert around 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, identifying a black GMC Yukon with Montana plates tied to 37-year-old Jacob A. Northrup, who allegedly had an active felony warrant.
Authorities said Northrup was wanted on two felony counts of violating a Superior Court domestic violence protection order and a confirmed Washington Department of Corrections warrant for felony malicious mischief.
Around 3:50 p.m., a Spokane Valley police sergeant located the SUV near East Mansfield Avenue and East Mirabeau Parkway. Deputies said Northrup allegedly fled as officers attempted a traffic stop, driving into a business parking lot in the 13800 block of East Indiana Avenue.
Officials said Northrup failed to comply with commands and allegedly drove toward traffic. Deputies conducted a PIT maneuver to end the pursuit. The SUV struck a concrete divider and was immobilized.
A female passenger told deputies she had asked Northrup to stop before the crash. She was transported to a hospital for evaluation as a precaution.
During a search, deputies said they recovered a substance believed to be methamphetamine.
Northrup was booked into the Spokane County Jail on charges including attempting to elude, reckless endangerment, obstructing law enforcement, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance, and felony domestic violence protection order violations.
The incident briefly disrupted traffic in a busy commercial corridor, affecting afternoon commuters.
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