Portland Armed Vehicle Theft Pursuit Results in Arrest of Two by JCSO Deputies
Jackson County Sheriff's deputies arrested two armed carjacking suspects following the theft of a vehicle at gunpoint in Portland.
On Friday at 8:46 a.m., a Flock License Plate Reader camera alerted deputies to the stolen vehicle’s presence in the White City area.
Deputies attempted a traffic stop, but the driver failed to yield, leading deputies on a pursuit through the area of White City between Antelope Road and Avenue G. The suspect vehicle crashed into two uninvolved vehicles and was ultimately immobilized on Avenue G near Highway 62.
Three individuals exited the vehicle and fled on foot, but were quickly detained and taken into custody. Deputies arrested one adult and one juvenile suspect.
The adult driver, Jhaywon Damon Brant, 21, of Beaverton, was charged with Attempting to Elude by Vehicle, Attempting to Elude on Foot, Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering another Person, Second Degree Criminal Mischief, Providing False Information to a Police Officer, and a Detainer for Parole Violation. The juvenile suspect was lodged in the Jackson County Juvenile Detention facility for a Felony Parole Warrant.
The armed robbery is under investigation by the Portland Police Bureau. The local investigation is ongoing. During the pursuit, a JCSO patrol vehicle was involved in a minor collision with an Eagle Point School District bus. No injuries were reported. Oregon State Police are investigating the crash.
Posted on 2/23/26 5:25AM by Alex Bauer
