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Vehicle Pursuit Leads To An Arrest - 03/17/20

INCIDENT NUMBER:   20000548

INCIDENT DATE AND TIME:   March 15, 2020 at 3:26pm         

REPORTING DEPUTY:  Lieutenant Ernie Fields

DETAILS: 

On Sunday March 15, 2020 at 3:26pm., a Josephine County Sheriff’s Deputy was traveling west on Fish Hatchery Road when he observed a blue 2008 Volkswagen Passat traveling faster than the posted speed limit east bound.     

The Deputy attempted to catch the vehicle which was occupied by two males and initiate a traffic stop at the intersection of Fish Hatchery Road and Genverna Glen in Josephine County.  The driver of the vehicle ignored the attempt, and increased the vehicle speed attempting to flee the Deputy.  The driver of the vehicle made several attempts to evade the police by passing multiple cars and driving in the opposing lanes in the Fish Hatchery, New Hope area of the county.   

While traveling on New Hope Road the driver of the vehicle turned into an address in the 5000 block and attempted to flee on foot into the woods.  The passenger of the vehicle was immediately taken into custody as other Deputy’s gave chase to the driver who was described as a male subject wearing a white tee shirt and black jeans.

This male suspect was observed jumping a fence and traveling through multiple properties on Detrick Drive.  The male suspect was located by Sheriff’s Deputy’s hiding in a garage on Detrick Drive and taken into custody without incident. 

The suspect was identified as Robert Eugene Snyder, 46 of Brookings Oregon.  Snyder was transported to the Josephine County Jail and lodged on the listed charges.  The passenger was released at the scene. 

CHARGES: 

Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine (Felony)

Unlawful Possession, Unlawful Delivery and Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance, Heroin (Felony)

Felony Elude

Misdemeanor Elude

Reckless Driving

Reckless Endangering X3

Obliterating or Changing ID Marks on a Firearm

Located in the vehicle at the time of Snyder’s arrest:  

202.4 Grams Heroin

4.3 Grams Methamphetamine

9MM Semi-auto Pistol (serial number removed)

$1,411.00 Cash

2-Scales

2- Glass pipes with residue

Drug packaging materials

Vehicle Pursuit Leads To An Arrest - 03/17/20

INCIDENT NUMBER:   20000548

INCIDENT DATE AND TIME:   March 15, 2020 at 3:26pm         

REPORTING DEPUTY:  Lieutenant Ernie Fields

DETAILS: 

On Sunday March 15, 2020 at 3:26pm., a Josephine County Sheriff’s Deputy was traveling west on Fish Hatchery Road when he observed a blue 2008 Volkswagen Passat traveling faster than the posted speed limit east bound.     

The Deputy attempted to catch the vehicle which was occupied by two males and initiate a traffic stop at the intersection of Fish Hatchery Road and Genverna Glen in Josephine County.  The driver of the vehicle ignored the attempt, and increased the vehicle speed attempting to flee the Deputy.  The driver of the vehicle made several attempts to evade the police by passing multiple cars and driving in the opposing lanes in the Fish Hatchery, New Hope area of the county.   

While traveling on New Hope Road the driver of the vehicle turned into an address in the 5000 block and attempted to flee on foot into the woods.  The passenger of the vehicle was immediately taken into custody as other Deputy’s gave chase to the driver who was described as a male subject wearing a white tee shirt and black jeans.

This male suspect was observed jumping a fence and traveling through multiple properties on Detrick Drive.  The male suspect was located by Sheriff’s Deputy’s hiding in a garage on Detrick Drive and taken into custody without incident. 

The suspect was identified as Robert Eugene Snyder, 46 of Brookings Oregon.  Snyder was transported to the Josephine County Jail and lodged on the listed charges.  The passenger was released at the scene. 

CHARGES: 

Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine (Felony)

Unlawful Possession, Unlawful Delivery and Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance, Heroin (Felony)

Felony Elude

Misdemeanor Elude

Reckless Driving

Reckless Endangering X3

Obliterating or Changing ID Marks on a Firearm

Located in the vehicle at the time of Snyder’s arrest:  

202.4 Grams Heroin

4.3 Grams Methamphetamine

9MM Semi-auto Pistol (serial number removed)

$1,411.00 Cash

2-Scales

2- Glass pipes with residue

Drug packaging materials