Sheriff: Oakridge man attempts to flee Coos County deputy, gets stuck in ditch
LAKESIDE, Ore. — Authorities arrested a man after he attempted to flee from a deputy, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office reports.
Just after noon on Wednesday, Coos County Sheriff's Sgt. Adam Slater was on routine patrol in Lakeside when he observed a suspicious vehicle turn onto Airport Road from U.S. Hwy 101.
Slater pulled out behind the car, and it immediately took off at a high rate of speed, the report said.
"Sgt. Slater actively tried to stop the vehicle with his emergency lights and siren activated," CCSO's report stated. "However, the red Cadillac slid sideways onto Sarah Lane before it became stuck in a ditch at the location."
The driver, Michael J. Esposito, 47, of Oakridge, had several outstanding warrants from both the Parole Board and Probation warrants from Marion County.
Esposito was arrested on the warrants and transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and is currently in custody.
The vehicle was removed from the location.
After an investigation, Esposito was cited for driving while suspended and careless driving. In addition, he will be referred to the D.A.’s Office for additional crimes from his actions before the traffic stop, the sheriff's office said.
