Two Portland males have been arrested after main Washington County Sheriff’s deputies on a chase via residential backyards in a stolen car early Tuesday morning, in line with the sheriff’s workplace.
Deputies responded to studies of a suspicious car close to Southwest Elderbrook Place, the place two males have been allegedly seen checking automotive door handles with flashlights. After deputies approached the boys close to Southwest Spring Crest Drive and ninety fifth Avenue, the suspects fled in a stolen 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, drove via residential backyards and crashed right into a ditch, deputies mentioned.
The driving force, Westly Deitas, 32, faces a number of costs, together with unauthorized use of a motorized vehicle, reckless driving and fleeing or trying to elude a police officer. The passenger, Heamasi Mohulamu, 30, faces costs of possession of a stolen car, felon in possession of a weapon and possession of a managed substance.
Deitas faces extra costs in reference to separate 2024 incidents. In a single, he’s accused of getting a weapon unlawfully. In a second, Portland police say he stole a truck, drove it as much as 90 mph, crashed right into a Saab and tried to run away. Contained in the stolen truck, police mentioned they discovered a gun within the type of an AR-15.
Mohulamu’s file features a felony theft convictions in 2013. In October, Portland police accused him of fleeing an officer who suspected him of drug use, hiding in a public toilet and disposing of drugs.
Deputies discovered a firearm within the stolen car and are asking residents within the West Haven space to report any extra thefts from Tuesday to 503-629-0111.
— Chiara Profenna covers faith, religion and cultural connections. Attain her at 503-221-4327; cprofenna@oregonian.com or @chiaraprofenna.
