News shorts 6/9/11

Charges filed on Colfax speedster

Formal charges were filed June 1 against William F. King, 26, the suspect who was arrested after officers said they conducted a high speed chase in the north end of Colfax May 26.

He has been charged with attempting to elude a police officer, possession of a stolen vehicle, driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license.

King remains in jail under a $50,000 bond which was set for pre-trial release. Prosecutor Denis Tracy told the court the bail should be set high because King has 12 convictions dating back to 1999.

The arrest report by Deputy...