1/25/2024
EAGLE POINT, OR. – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies detained four juveniles early Wednesday morning after they crashed a stolen vehicle during an elude outside Eagle Point. At 1:29 a.m., a JCSO deputy observed subjects with a case of alcoholic beverages running out of the White City 7-11 market to a green 2004 Toyota 4Runner. The vehicle eluded as deputies attempted to stop it.
The elude continued until the suspect vehicle crashed at 1:40 a.m. near the intersection of Agate Road and Old Highway 234 in rural Eagle Point. After the suspects were detained, deputies learned the female driver and three passengers were juveniles from Klamath Falls. One of them was listed as a runaway.
Upon further investigation, JCSO deputies determined the suspects stole a red 2017 Jeep Renegade in Klamath Falls and drove to the Medford area. The suspects admitted to breaking into multiple vehicles in the Central Point and White City area. The suspects ditched the Jeep Renegade near the intersection of Annalise and Cleo Streets in Central Point and stole the Toyota 4Runner they eluded in.
The female driver was lodged in Jackson County Juvenile Detention for fourth-degree assault, attempting to elude by vehicle, reckless driving, three counts of reckless endangering, and criminal mischief. Further investigation will continue for the unlawful use of a motor vehicle and theft charges. The remaining juveniles were picked up by parental guardians. This case is open and ongoing with deputies following additional leads.
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