CLARK COUNTY PURSUIT.
Posted: February 11th, 2010 2:49 PM
On February 11th 2010 at approximately 11:34 AM deputies responded to 5515 NE 45th Ave. on information from Department of Corrections that a Jalyssa C. Wegesa, a 23 year old Vancouver woman, was at the residence and she had a Misdemeanor no bail warrant for her arrest. Jalyssa was also reportedly high on methamphetamine or cocaine. As deputies were arriving in the area Jaylssa stole a white Subaru hatchback from the home's driveway and left at a high rate of speed. Deputies caught up to the Subaru and observed the vehicle fail to stop at numerous stop signs continued high speed and erratic driving. The pursuit of the Subaru proceed to I-5 and headed southbound into Portland. The Subaru was observed passing other vehicles on their right at high rates of speed, narrowly missing numerous collisions and forcing vehicles off the roadway. The Subaru refused to stop for the deputy's emergency lights and sirens. Due to the freeway congestion and high rate of speed of the Subaru i
t was determined to be unsafe to attempt a Pursuit Immobilizing Technique, or P.I.T. However, due to the vehicle's outrageous driving, the extreme threats it demonstrated to public safety, and the apparent impairment of the driver the pursuit continued into Portland onto the 405 freeway. The Subaru exited the 405 freeway at 6th Avenue, speeding through the red light. At 6th Avenue and Barbur Boulevard the vehicle failed to successfully negotiate a turn and ultimately crashed into another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured. Jaylssa was transported to Portland's Adventist hospital as she was hysterical and uncooperative. Jaylssa was also complaining of indeterminate pain.
At this time it is unknown what, if any, substance impairment Jaylssa may be under. Clark County and Portland Police Detectives are currently working on securing a warrant for a Blood Draw on Jaylssa.
Jaylssa will be charged in Clark County with; DUII, Reckless driving, Attempt to Elude, Theft of a Automobile. Possible charges in Portland could be: DUII, Reckless driving, Attempt to Elude, and Possession of Stolen Property.
There is no further information regarding this incident at this time.
Prepared by Sgt. Scott Schanaker
scott.schanaker@ clark.wa.gov
360-635-2089
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