Stolen Vehicle Chase Ends in Crash, Arrest in Cottage Grove



COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – A Portland man was arrested Monday afternoon after leading Lane County deputies on a chase in a stolen vehicle, which ended in a crash in Cottage Grove.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on March 25, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received information that a Scion xB SUV, stolen from a business in Portland, was in the area of London Road. The suspect, who had also burglarized the business, was being tracked in real time by the vehicle’s GPS system.

A deputy located the stolen SUV north of Cottage Grove and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver fled. Due to the real-time tracking, the deputy discontinued the pursuit and followed the suspect’s movements as he entered Cottage Grove.

The chase ended when the stolen vehicle collided with another car at the intersection of N. 9th Street and W. Woodson Place. Witnesses at the scene directed the deputy toward the suspect, who had fled on foot. Moments later, the suspect was apprehended without further incident.

The driver was identified as Austin Taylor Williams, 28, of Portland. He was taken into custody and lodged at the Lane County Jail on multiple charges, including:

  • Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle - NO FILE

  • Attempt to Elude Police Officer by Vehicle

  • Attempt to Elude Police Officer by Vehicle

  • Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver – Property Damage - NO FILE

  • Four outstanding Multnomah County Circuit Court warrants for probation violations

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office credited the Cottage Grove Police Department and helpful bystanders for assisting in the suspect’s quick apprehension.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office.

Information from LCSO

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