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Updated · Fox News · May 7
Scotty Nicholas Oldfield crashes SUV in Oregon police chase and is arrested
Updated
Updated · Fox News · May 7

Scotty Nicholas Oldfield crashes SUV in Oregon police chase and is arrested

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 7
  • Clackamas County deputies said the pursuit began after a reported garage burglary on Southeast River Road on Tuesday afternoon, and ended in a rollover crash involving another occupied vehicle.
  • The other driver declined treatment, while Oldfield was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Deputies said suspected stolen items were found in his white Ford Explorer.
  • Oldfield faces charges including burglary, theft, DUII, identity theft and assault. Investigators said he also had warrants in Oregon and Washington and may have targeted additional victims.
How do offenders with multi-state warrants evade capture until a high-speed chase finally stops them?
If rapid DNA can identify suspects in minutes, why do state labs halt its use on property crimes?
Are harsh 'three-strikes' laws the best answer, or is the certainty of capture a more effective deterrent?