Vehicle Pursuit
- 03/31/26
EDIT: ANTHONY IS 34 YEARS OLD, NOT 24. TEXT BELOW HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT HIS CORRECT AGE.
RELEASE DATE: March 31, 2026
CASE NUMBER: 26-8606
INCIDENT DATE / TIME: March 31st, 2026, at 1:53am
REPORTING DEPUTY: Sergeant Stanton
ARRESTED: Anthony Lynn Foster, 34 years old
CHARGES: Elude (Felony),
Elude (Misdemeanor)
Reckless driving
Possession of a controlled substance (Fentanyl)
Felon in possession of a weapon
Driving while suspended (Misdemeanor)
Escape III
Parole Violation
DETAILS: On March 31st, 2026, at 1:53am, Deputies attempted to stop a spray-painted black vehicle for a traffic violation on Redwood Hwy near Glendon Rd. The vehicle did not stop and fled north on Redwood Highway.
Spike strips were successfully deployed near Wonder, however the vehicle continued north on Redwood Hwy. The driver side front tire came apart near mile post 10 and the vehicle continued driving on three tires. Spike strips were deployed three more times before the suspect vehicle finally came to a stop near Elmer’s Restaurant on the Grants Pass Parkway.
The driver fled from the vehicle on foot and was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit by Deputies and Officer’s from the Grants Pass Police Department. The Oregon State Police also assisted during the incident.
The driver was identified as 34-year-old Anthony Lynn Foster. He was transported and lodged at the Josephine County Jail on the above-mentioned charges.
Vehicle Pursuit
- 03/31/26
EDIT: ANTHONY IS 34 YEARS OLD, NOT 24. TEXT BELOW HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT HIS CORRECT AGE.
RELEASE DATE: March 31, 2026
CASE NUMBER: 26-8606
INCIDENT DATE / TIME: March 31st, 2026, at 1:53am
REPORTING DEPUTY: Sergeant Stanton
ARRESTED: Anthony Lynn Foster, 34 years old
CHARGES: Elude (Felony),
Elude (Misdemeanor)
Reckless driving
Possession of a controlled substance (Fentanyl)
Felon in possession of a weapon
Driving while suspended (Misdemeanor)
Escape III
Parole Violation
DETAILS: On March 31st, 2026, at 1:53am, Deputies attempted to stop a spray-painted black vehicle for a traffic violation on Redwood Hwy near Glendon Rd. The vehicle did not stop and fled north on Redwood Highway.
Spike strips were successfully deployed near Wonder, however the vehicle continued north on Redwood Hwy. The driver side front tire came apart near mile post 10 and the vehicle continued driving on three tires. Spike strips were deployed three more times before the suspect vehicle finally came to a stop near Elmer’s Restaurant on the Grants Pass Parkway.
The driver fled from the vehicle on foot and was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit by Deputies and Officer’s from the Grants Pass Police Department. The Oregon State Police also assisted during the incident.
The driver was identified as 34-year-old Anthony Lynn Foster. He was transported and lodged at the Josephine County Jail on the above-mentioned charges.
