Washington State Man Arrested, After High Speed Chase Through Medford

A Washington state man is behind bars, after police say he lead them on a high speed chase through Medford, in a stolen vehicle.

Oregon State Police attempted to stop 21 year old Jonathan Allan Byam when they say he took off speeding through town, finally crashing into a sign in from of the Shell station across from Providence hospital.

Officials say he then tried to flee on a bike, and on foot, even after being tazed.

A short time later, officers located Byam hiding in a shed on Grand avenue. He is lodged in the Jackson County Jail.

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