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ROSEBURG, Ore. - On Monday, March 19, 2018, at 3:49 pm, a patrol deputy observed a 2000 Cadillac Escalade, operated by 29 year-old Raul Martinez Garza of Roseburg near Kelly's Korner Chevron in Green. The deputy was aware that Garza was wanted and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Garza refused to stop and attempted to elude the deputy.
The pursuit extended from Kelly's Korner to David Drive, off of Dole Road, where he stopped and ran from the vehicle on foot.
A Roseburg Police K9 Unit responded to assist the Sheriff's Office. K9 Axel tracked Garza where deputies took him into custody.
Garza was lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges:
Attempt to Elude Police in Vehicle
Attempt to Elude Police on Foot
Reckless Endangering
Parole Violation
Warrants
The Sheriff's Office was assisted by Oregon State Police and the Winston, Myrtle Creek and Roseburg Police Departments.