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Deputies Arrest Suspect in Stolen Vehicle After Pursuit (Photo) - 02/20/19

Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports today at 5:39 a.m. his deputies were involved in a pursuit with a stolen vehicle.  The pursuit began on 7th Avenue near Hill Street in Albany.  The suspect vehicle, a gray 2017 Nissan Pathfinder, was reportedly stolen out of Sweet Home.  

Deputies pursued the vehicle to Bi-Mart on Santiam Highway.  The male suspect, Ryan Kelly Rikala, 32 of Sweet Home, ran from the vehicle and was quickly taken into custody without force.  Rikala was taken to the Albany General Hospital for a complaint of a medical issue.  He was released and transported to Linn County Jail where he was charged with Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and outstanding warrants for Parole Violation and Contempt of Court.

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