From the Oregon State Police OSP is continuing the investigation into an attempt to elude that occurred on Friday evening on Highway 66 between Keno and Ashland. Three suspects fled the vehicle after it stopped on Highway 66 near milepost 18. One of the suspects was apprehended within a short time and the other two suspects remain unaccounted for. OSP troopers attempted a traffic stop on a 1999 Ford SUV on Highway 66 in the Klamath Falls area. The operator of the Ford SUV attempted to elude troopers on Highway 66 to the area around milepost 18 when the vehicle stopped and the three occupants fled on foot. During the attempt to elude, one of the occupants in the Ford threw an explosive device at troopers. Additionally, one of the occupants called 9-1-1 to report that bombs and been placed at two local schools in the Klamath Falls area. Investigators determined the bomb threat to be unfounded. Shortly after the Ford SUV stopped, one of passengers identified as Levi Cortez age 25, from Klamath Falls, (pictured below left) surrendered to troopers. Troopers identified the driver as Christopher Sellars, age 32, from Klamath Falls and the second passenger as William Noble, age 24, from Klamath Falls. OSP, OSP SWAT and Jackson County Sheriffs Deputies are continuing their search for Sellars and Noble. Cortez was taken into custody by troopers and was lodged at the Jackson County Jail on charges of Possession of a Destructive Device, Unlawful Manufacturing of a Destructive Device, Arson 1st Degree, Conspiracy and Attempted Assault 1st degree. Additional charges may be referred to the Jackson County District Attorneys Office. Law enforcement officials conducted a reverse 9-1-1 call notifying residents in the search area of the situation. Motorists and residents in the area of Highway 66 near the vicinity of Hyatt Lake should report any suspicious persons or circumstances to the appropriate 911 Dispatch center or the OSP Southern Command Center at 541-776-6111. Highway 66 between Keno and Ashland was closed initially but has since been reopened. OSP was also assisted by ODOT and various local fire departments.
Posted on: Sat, 20 Dec 2014 17:20:40 +0000
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