Fox News Flash top headlines for August 15
Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.
A wanted Oregon man led deputies on a slow-speed chase in a construction excavator for more than half a mile before his arrest on Sunday, authorities said.
Jesse B. Shaw, who had three arrest warrants and was wanted for stealing a car, was found driving an excavator on a property north of Banks in Washington County, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said.
Shaw allegedly ignored deputies’ commands to exit machinery and surrender.
Shaw drove more than a mile and a half in the slow-moving excavator as deputies plodded behind the vehicle in pursuit, the sheriff’s office said.
Deputies said the suspect eventually surrendered and was taken into custody. (Washington County Sheriff's Office )
Shaw eventually stopped and was arrested for attempting to elude police, the alleged stolen car, and the three arrest warrants.
Deputies walked along behind a slow-moving excavator driven by a man attempting to escape arrest on Sunday. (Washington County Sheriff's Office )
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
The arrest warrants included delivery of meth in Clackamas County, eluding arrest in Columbia County and a state parole board violation, deputies said.
Banks is a rural town located about 24 miles west of Portland.
True Crime
The hottest stories ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.
