Amador County – A Volcano man sought by police on felony charges was captured last week in the Oregon town of McMinnville. Richard Thomas Hoofard, Jr., 35, was arraigned last Thursday in Yamhill County Circuit Court on one count each of first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, possession of methamphetamine, attempt to elude a police officer and reckless driving and recklessly endangering another person. The driving-related charges stemmed from a chase that ensued after police in the Oregon city confirmed that a vehicle with California plates registered to Hoofard had checked into a local Motel 6 last Wednesday. About 5:30 pm, an officer observing the motel spotted the vehicle leave the parking lot. Officers attempted to stop the car but the vehicle began accelerating rapidly. The driver, who was confirmed to be Hoofard, drove at speeds of 50 to 60 miles per hour, weaving in and out of traffic and blowing through a stop sign. Police reports say the officers were considering terminating the chase because of the high rate of speed on city streets, but the car crashed shortly before that order was issued. Hoofard reportedly skidded through an intersection before hitting a curb and landscaping, becoming airborne and landing in a college parking lot. Hoofard was arrested by a canine officer and his partner and booked in the local jail. Police reports confirmed Hoofard to be wanted for undisclosed felony charges in California. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday, 03 March 2010 01:11
Volcano Fugitive Arrested in Oregon
Amador County – A Volcano man sought by police on felony charges was captured last week in the Oregon town of McMinnville. Richard Thomas Hoofard, Jr., 35, was arraigned last Thursday in Yamhill County Circuit Court on one count each of first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, possession of methamphetamine, attempt to elude a police officer and reckless driving and recklessly endangering another person. The driving-related charges stemmed from a chase that ensued after police in the Oregon city confirmed that a vehicle with California plates registered to Hoofard had checked into a local Motel 6 last Wednesday. About 5:30 pm, an officer observing the motel spotted the vehicle leave the parking lot. Officers attempted to stop the car but the vehicle began accelerating rapidly. The driver, who was confirmed to be Hoofard, drove at speeds of 50 to 60 miles per hour, weaving in and out of traffic and blowing through a stop sign. Police reports say the officers were considering terminating the chase because of the high rate of speed on city streets, but the car crashed shortly before that order was issued. Hoofard reportedly skidded through an intersection before hitting a curb and landscaping, becoming airborne and landing in a college parking lot. Hoofard was arrested by a canine officer and his partner and booked in the local jail. Police reports confirmed Hoofard to be wanted for undisclosed felony charges in California. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Latest from
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