Date & Time of Incident: May 29, 2014 at 0041
Type of Incident: Vehicle pursuit
Location of Incident: SE 3rd Street / S. Hwy 97
Suspect Information:
Paul Akehurst
29 year old Bend resident
Charges:
Attempt to Elude (Felony)
Reckless Driving
Attempt to Elude (Misdemeanor)
DUII
Parole Violation
Narrative:
On 5/29/2014, at 0041 hours, a Bend Police Officer attempted to stop a 2001 Mercedes Benz for a traffic violation and suspicion of DUII. The driver of the vehicle, Paul Akehurst attempted to elude the officer and a chase ensued. The chase began at the 3rd Street underpass and headed south on 3rd Street reaching 100mph after the vehicle crossed Brosterhous Road. A second Bend Police Officer successfully deployed spike strips near Hwy 97 and Powers Road. Akehurst continued, with two flat tires, south to Badger Road and then fled on foot. The entire pursuit lasted less than two minutes and covered a distance of two miles.
With the assistance of Deschutes County Sheriff’s Deputies and Oregon State Police a perimeter was established. Officers used various investigative techniques which led to the arrest of Akehurst a short time later.
Akehurst was processed for DUII and refused all tests. Officers applied for and were granted a search warrant authorizing Akehurst’s blood be taken as evidence.
A records check revealed that Akehurst was arrested for DUII in Deschutes County in March of this year and has four prior DUII arrests in Missouri.
