GP Motorist Eluded State Troopers on Monday, But was Arrested on Tuesday
A Grants Pass motorist was able to elude the Oregon State Police one time this week, but not the second time.
According to OSP, troopers spotted a suspect who was recorded Monday on radar driving at approximately 130 miles per hour near milepost 4 of Redwood Highway.
Troopers said they pursued the speeding driver, but he was not located. However, a video found on social media was taken of him being disorderly on US Highway 199 just minutes after the observed driving behavior.
OSP reports 64-year-old Thomas Michael Campbell was called in as a complaint on Tuesday morning while driving recklessly at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour. He was reported to be acting disorderly near the corner of 5th and I streets, troopers responded and placed him into custody.
Thomas Campbell was lodged at the Josephine County Jail for two counts of Reckless Driving and one count of Disorderly Conduct. He was being held without bail. Enterprise Rent-a-Car responded to take custody of the suspect vehicle.
Posted on 1/24/24 11:37AM by Sam Marsh
