MADRAS, OR -- A Bend Man was arrested after a Sunday night high-speed chase in Jefferson County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a deputy tried to pull over a car on Highway 26 at about 8:25 p.m., but the car took off toward Madras. During the chase, JCSO says the suspect reached speeds over 100 miles an hour.

The agency closed the highway at NW Cherry Lane and deployed spike strips at NW Boise and NW Dogwood. After the suspect vehicle sustained two flat tires and came to a stop, 50-year-old Anthony Buffinger was arrested without further incident.

He's charged with a Felony Parole Warrant, Felony Driving While Suspended, Felony Elude, Rckless Driving and Reckless Endangering. 

Buffinger has an extensive criminal record; most recently convicted in Deschutes County of Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon, in October.