19-Year-Old Arrested After Motorcycle Chase Near Colfax

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A 19-year-old Airway Heights man named Logan McIntosh was arrested for allegedly leading local law enforcement on a motorcycle chase that began near Colfax, Washington. McIntosh reportedly sped off when a Washington State Patrol Trooper tried to pull him over, leading deputies on a pursuit before a citizen spotted him hiding and confronted him, allowing deputies to make the arrest.

Why it matters

High-speed chases pose a serious risk to public safety, and this incident highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending suspects who refuse to pull over. The fact that a citizen was able to detain the suspect until police arrived is an unusual occurrence that could raise questions about the appropriate role of the public in assisting law enforcement.

The details

According to the Whitman County Sheriff's Office, a Washington State Patrol Trooper attempted to stop the motorcyclist near Colfax on Friday afternoon, but the rider sped off. Deputies spotted the motorcycle on U.S. Highway 195 in North Whitman County and tried to pull it over, but the suspect refused to stop and continued northbound. Deputies lost sight of the bike near Spangle, but a citizen later saw the suspect hiding at a property just north of Spangle, confronted him, and was able to detain him until deputies arrived to make the arrest.

• On Friday afternoon, a Washington State Patrol Trooper attempted to stop the motorcyclist near Colfax.
• The suspect led deputies on a chase northbound on U.S. Highway 195 before they lost sight of the bike near Spangle.
• A citizen spotted the suspect hiding and confronted him, detaining him until deputies arrived to make the arrest.

What’s next

McIntosh will face charges for attempted felony eluding, and the incident may prompt further discussions about the appropriate role of citizens in assisting law enforcement during high-risk situations.