An attempted traffic stop in Oregon turned into a vehicle leading law enforcement officials on a chase across the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge and through Bingen on Friday.
According to Bingen-White Salmon Police Officer Tony Warren, an officer with the Hood River Police Department observed a “suspicious vehicle” speeding eastbound on Interstate 84. When the Hood River officer attempted to pull the car over the driver sped away, heading toward the toll bridge.
Warren said the vehicle, a Dodge Caravan carrying a driver and one passenger, began crossing the bridge with the Hood River officer behind. At one point small bags of an unknown substance were thrown out the window, followed by a duffel bag.
Once across, the vehicle headed into Bingen and proceeded to speed through town at 50 mph. At that point the Bingen-White Salmon Police, Hood River County Sheriff’s officers and a Klickitat County Sheriff’s deputy joined the chase.
Law enforcement caught up with the Caravan at milepost 69 on State Route 14 near Courtney Road, according to Warren. The driver, Norman Couch, 39, of The Dalles, was arrested by the Hood River Police Department along with the passenger, Tiffany Barajas, 20.
Couch was booked at the Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility in The Dalles on charges of unlawful possession and delivery of marijuana and methamphetamine, reckless driving, attempting to elude a police officer vehicle, and tampering with evidence.
Barajas was also booked at NORCOR for unlawful possession and delivery of marijuana and methamphetamine, tampering with evidence, and offensive littering.
Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?)
Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup.
Error! There was an error processing your request.
Sign up to receive notifications when a new Columbia Gorge News e-Edition is published.
Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today!
Receive weekly updates on obituaries and death notices.
Oregon Capital Press presented by Columbia Gorge News
Receive updates on upcoming promotions and special sections.
Receive weekly updates on local sports news.
Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos.
Sorry, an error occurred.
Already Subscribed!
Cancel anytime
Thank you .
Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in.
Check your email for details.
Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password.
An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account.
No promotional rates found.
Secure & Encrypted
Thank you.
Your gift purchase was successful! Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in.
| Rate: | |
| Begins: | |
| Transaction ID: |
A receipt was sent to your email.
Commented