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News Release
Burglary, Pursuit - Suspect in Custody - 05/21/19

At 0239 hours of May 21st, 2019 Cowlitz County Deputies were dispatched to a reported burglary in progress in the 1200 block of Ostrander Rd, Kelso.  The homeowner, who was not on scene, advised dispatch his surveillance cameras showed a male suspect was inside the garage.  Deputies, assisted by Kelso Police and a Longview Police K-9 unit, responded to the scene.  As the deputies began moving up the driveway on foot, the suspect was seen leaving in the homeowner's Ford F-350 truck.  Deputies identified themselves and ordered the suspect to stop.  The suspect disregarded their commands and accelerated down the driveway, striking an unoccupied CCSO patrol vehicle as he fled the scene.  Damage to the patrol vehicle was estimated at $2,000.  The suspect also struck the homeowner's gate, causing thousands of dollars in damages.  

The suspect was pursued by Castle Rock, Kelso and Longview police officers .  The suspect drove recklessly and rolled the stolen truck at the intersection of Cowlitz Way and N. 4th Ave in Kelso.  The suspect was taken into custody and was given medical treatment.  He initially refused to identify himself and spit on a Cowlitz County Corrections Officer during the booking process.  The suspect was later identified as 26-year-old Tylor Jordan Sanchez.  Sanchez has a previous address of record in Gig Harbor.

Tylor Sanchez was booked on charges of Residential Burglary, Theft of Motor Vehicle, Driving with Suspended License 3rd Degree, Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer, Malicious Mischief 2nd Degree, Hit and Run - Unattended, Attempt to Elude Police Vehicle and Custodial Assault. 

No deputies or officers were injured during this incident. 

(Update - location has been corrected to Ostrander Rd)

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