Klamath Falls man arrested on five counts Attempted Murder in motorhome escape

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The following is a press release from the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On December 31, 2022, at approximately 10:00 AM the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team attempted to serve a warrant on Joshua Eli Epps, age 39 of Klamath Falls.

Deputies responded to the 1800 block of Carlson Dr to take Epps into custody. Epps fled the scene in a motorhome while deputies pursued.

During the pursuit, Epps struck four private vehicles and damaged a patrol vehicle. Epps also discharged a firearm resulting in no injuries. 

One of the vehicles crashed by Epps resulted in injuries to the driver who was extricated and transported to SkyLakes Medical Center by Klamath County Fire District 1 ambulance. 

Deputies successfully deployed spike strips to disable the motorhome and Epps came to a stop in the parking lot of the Best Western at South 6th Street and Washburn Way in Klamath Falls. 

Epps had several outstanding felony warrants in multiple jurisdictions. Epps is lodged at the Klamath County Jail on the following initial charges: 

  • Felony Elude 

  • Escape I 

  • Escape II 

  • Reckless Driving 

  • Reckless Endangering (x5) 

  • Felon in Possession of Firearm 

  • Menacing (x2) 

  • Criminal Mischief I (x5) 

  • Attempted Murder (x5) 

  • Attempted Assault on Public Safety Officer (x3)