Prineville Police Department Jamison Media Release (Photo) - 12/02/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Prineville Police Department

Date: 12/02/25

Incident Type: Felony Attempt to Elude/Reckless Driving

Date and Time of Incident: 11/30/25 at around 8:30 a.m.

Location of Incident: Prineville, Oregon and Harney County, Oregon

Narrative of Incident:

On 11/30/25, the Prineville Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a white Nissan Altima connected to an ongoing narcotics investigation conducted by Prineville Police Department detectives over the last month. 

The driver, identified as Clay Jamison, 46 of Prineville failed to yield to police leading officers on a pursuit during which Jamison drove recklessly after reaching speeds exceeding 100 mph. The pursuit was terminated due to public safety concerns.

Prineville officers notified the Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police and Harney County Sherriff’s Office. Jamison was located in Harney County several hours later and taken into custody without further incident by the Oregon State Police. Jamison was also found to be in possession of felony amounts of cocaine and methamphetamine.

Jamison was transported to the Harney County Jail. Jamison is facing new charges stemming from this incident to include the following offenses in Crook County:

• Felony Attempt to Elude Law Enforcement
• Reckless Driving

Prineville Police would like to thank the Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Harney County Sheriff’s Office, Burns Police Department, Hines Police Department, Crook County 911, Frontier Dispatch, Oregon State Police Dispatch and Grant County Dispatch.

The Prineville Police Department appreciates the rapid response and assistance from all agencies involved. Their support played a key role in safely bringing this incident to a close.

Prepared and Released by: Detective Sergeant Jordan Zamora

Contact: Detective Sergeant Jordan Zamora