13-Year-Old Driver Arrested After Pursuit
(Wood Village, OR) -- A 13-year-old driver is facing charges after allegedly leading Multnomah County Sheriff's deputies on a pursuit in the Columbia River Gorge last week. Police say the incident started early August 17th when a deputy tried to pull over a driver who appeared to be under the influence. The driver sped away. Deputies used spike strips and a pit maneuver to stop the car. Six teenagers were inside. No one was hurt. The driver was arrested for felony elude, reckless driving and five counts of reckless endangering. He was later released to his grandmother. Two of the other teens had been reported as runaways.



