Felony Elude - May 13, 2026 - 05/14/26

RELEASE DATE: 5-14-2026

INCIDENT: 26-13021 

INCIDENT DATE / TIME: 5-13-2026 0520 hours 

REPORTING DEPUTY: Corporal Hart 

ARRESTED: Ireys, Scott 

CHARGES: Felony Elude
                    Misdemeanor Elude
                    Reckless Driving
                    Escape III
                    Jackson County Felony Warrant  

DETAILS: On May 13th, 2026, Deputies attempted to stop a black pickup truck towing a trailer on Rogue River Highway near Gordon Way. The vehicle failed to yield and eluded deputies. Despite the suspect vehicle’s trailer tire blowing out, the vehicle continued on to Savage Creek Road. For safety reasons, Deputies terminated their pursuit once the vehicle began driving into oncoming lanes on Savage Creek Road. 

Deputies continued up Savage Creek attempting to locate the suspect.  They found the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road with the driver fleeing on foot. Shortly, he decided to surrender and was taken into custody. Contrary to initial reports, there was no child in the fleeing vehicle.  

Scott Ireys was lodged at the Josephine County Adult Jail on the above charges.