White City, Ore. – Two suspects were arrested Friday morning after a stolen vehicle alert triggered a pursuit and crash near Highway 62.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested one adult and one juvenile following an armed carjacking allegedly reported earlier in Portland. At 8:46 a.m. Friday, a Flock License Plate Reader camera alerted deputies to the stolen vehicle’s presence in White City.
Deputies attempted a traffic stop, but the driver allegedly failed to yield, leading to a pursuit between Antelope Road and Avenue G. The vehicle crashed into two uninvolved cars and was disabled on Avenue G near Highway 62.
Three individuals exited and fled on foot but were quickly taken into custody. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Eagle Point Police Department and Oregon State Police.
During the pursuit, a sheriff’s patrol vehicle was involved in a minor collision with an Eagle Point School District bus. Authorities reported no injuries. Oregon State Police is investigating that crash.
Deputies identified the adult suspect as Jaywon Damon Brant, 21, of Beaverton. He is charged with Attempting to Elude (Vehicle), Attempting to Elude (Foot), Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Criminal Mischief II, Providing False Information to a Police Officer and Detainer for Parole Violation. The juvenile suspect was lodged at the Jackson County Juvenile Detention facility on a felony parole warrant.
The armed robbery investigation remains under review by the Portland Police Bureau.
This incident temporarily disrupted morning traffic in White City, affecting local commuters and school transportation routes.
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