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Stolen Crash 1
Stolen Crash 1
Identity Released of Reckless, Eluding Driver in Stolen Vehicles (Photo) - 02/22/20

The identity of the driver in last night's reckless driving and elude case is being released. Dylan M. Miller, 25 (photo), was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Attempt to Elude by Vehicle (2 counts), Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (2 counts), Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle (2 counts), and some previous warrants.

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A suspect is facing numerous charges after officers attempted to get him to stop for over an hour in two states. Now, officers are hoping to hear from victims who were endangered by his reckless conduct.

On Friday, February 21, 2020 at 7:30p.m., two sergeants attempted to stop a reported stolen vehicle, a full size Chevrolet pickup truck, in the area of North Houghton Street and North Foss Avenue. The vehicle drove away at high speed and, due to policy and safety concerns, the sergeants stopped and did not pursue. A short time later, other officers in the area saw the vehicle driving at high speed, but they did not pursue either.

An airplane from Portland Police Air Support Unit joined to assist and followed the truck north on I-5 into Vancouver, east on Washington State Route 14 to southbound I-5, and back into Oregon. The driver went to Cascade Station mall parking lot, jumped out, and got into another previously reported stolen vehicle, a Honda Accord. Officers again attempted to stop him.

He drove that vehicle back to I-205 north into Vancouver. He was driving in excess of 100 miles per hour, so officers again backed off trying to get him to stop driving recklessly. He got back on southbound I-5, back into Oregon. He exited at Northeast Marine Drive and through several neighborhoods in North Portland. Despite no officers being in the area, he ran numerous red lights and drove into oncoming traffic. Officers were able to use spike strips on the tires as the vehicle went eastbound on Northeast Sandy Boulevard near Northeast 122nd Avenue. Despite having at least one deflated tire, the driver continued to drive 60-70 miles per hour and cross the center line into oncoming traffic. Another officer spiked the vehicle tires again near Northeast 185th Avenue. At 8:40p.m., the vehicle finally crashed off the road near Northeast 223rd Avenue in Fairview (photos).

The driver was arrested. He was not injured. His name will be released later after he is booked into jail. Northeast Sandy Boulevard was closed in the area for about an hour but is open now. PPB was assisted by law enforcement partners from Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Clark County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver Police, and Gresham Police.

There were no crashes or injuries reported. However, investigators are still compiling charges and are hoping to talk to anyone who was put in danger by his driving, especially those who were nearly hit head-on.

Because the sergeants involved in the initial stop are assigned to the Gun Violence Reduction Team, they're asking for tips to the GVRT tipline at 503-823-4106 or email information to GVRT@portlandoregon.gov. Callers should reference case number 20-60769.

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Attached Media Files: Stolen Crash 1 , Stolen Crash2 , Dylan M. Miller
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