The Aberdeen Police Department said in a social media post that an officer on Saturday evening March 29th, 2025 spotted a passenger vehicle not stopping at stop signs, later with that same vehicle fleeing the officer at a high rate of speed suspected of DUI.

On March 29th, 2025 at approximately 10:04 P.M., an Aberdeen Officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a red light at South I Street and East Heron Street in Aberdeen.

The Officer activated his emergency lights, and observed the vehicle run a stop sign. The officer advised he had reasonable suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI), and subsequently initiated a vehicle pursuit.

The vehicle sped at a high rate southbound over the Chehalis River Bridge, attempting to elude the Officer. The vehicle continued to the area of Evans Street in Aberdeen, continued to drive recklessly.

The suspect then pulled over to the side of Evans Street, and attempted to flee on foot. The Officer exited his vehicle and initiated a brief foot pursuit, quickly apprehending the suspect, who was placed into custody.

The suspect was booked on charges of attempting to elude a police vehicle, felony DUI, obstructing a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, driving without an ignition interlock device, and driving with a suspended license. In addition, the suspect had an outstanding warrant for his arrest out of Aberdeen.