MEDFORD, Ore. – A short police chase ended with the suspect crashing into a telephone pole.
Medford police say it started just after 11:40 p.m. Thursday. They tried to pull over a vehicle near 6th and South Fir Streets in downtown Medford but the driver took off and then crashed at South Fir and 11th Street, knocking down a telephone pole.
The suspect then ran on foot.
Police K9s were brought in and found the suspect a few blocks away hiding under a canoe. He was taken into custody but his charges are still pending.
Meanwhile, crews were back on the scene Friday morning to finish repairing and replacing the telephone pole and communication lines.
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