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Spike strips stop high-speed chase

Chase through Colfax ends in Pullman

COLFAX -- An Albion man was booked into the Whitman County Jail on Saturday after attempting to elude law enforcement.

Shane Ellingsworth, 48, was stopped by spikes strips and now faces potential charges of attempting to elude and possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. He was wanted on two warrants.

The chase began about 11:20 p.m. Friday when Whitman County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Keith Cooper observed an altered license plate and defective brake lights, according to a report. The license plate was registered to a blue 1985 Toyota truck while the vehicle was a newer maroon Toyota...

 

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