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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On August 12, 2020, just after midnight, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call to assist Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office with a pursuit of a stolen Toyota 4Runner that was traveling north into Oregon. KCSO Deputies picked up pursuit of the stolen vehicle near the Midland Rest Area and reported speeds in excess of 100 MPH.
Read MoreRichard Ambrecht of the Sprague River area, age 26, was arrested Tuesday afternoon, May 7, after stealing a vehicle and attempting to elude Sheriff’s deputies.
Read MoreJust before 8am this morning, the Klamath Falls Police Department (KFPD) was investigating an abandoned vehicle stolen from their jurisdiction several days earlier. That stolen vehicle was found stuck near the Balsam Drive Gravel Pit.
Read MoreOn Sunday (03/18/18) afternoon at 1:30pm, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Tom Hoy observed a 2018 Toyota pickup which matched the description of a vehicle recently stolen from Lithia in Klamath Falls. As he attempted to overtake the Toyota pickup the driver accelerated and began to drive in a reckless manner.
Read MoreOn December 13, 2017 at approximately 7:42pm, 911 received a call regarding a male suspect in the Albertson’s parking lot (5500 So. 6th Street) who appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance and attempting to enter vehicles. Moments later, 911 was notified the suspect stole a vehicle. Responding officers began to search for the suspect, later identified as Matthew S. Derby (DOB: June 3, 1985).
A deputy from the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office located the stolen vehicle and attempted to stop Mr. Derby at approximately 8:00pm. Mr. Derby failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. As Mr. Derby fled the deputy, he endangered the public by driving at a high rate of speed, driving through parking lots, and driving the wrong direction on the roadway.
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