MILWAUKIE, OR : Driver arrested after pursuit, crash in Milwaukie on Thursday, 17th January 2019

A 26-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges after he led police on a pursuit in Milwaukie Thursday night.

Officers attempted to stop a white BMW after the driver ran a stop sign at Southeast Harrison Street near Southeast 32nd Avenue at around 9:46 p.m.

The driver, identified as Daniel C. Schniedewind, did not stop and a pursuit began. Police said the pursuit ended when the BMW hit a power pole at Southeast Monroe and Southeast 74th Avenue.

Schniedewind fled on foot after the crash, but was caught near a garage in the 7300 block of Southeast Thompson Street. According to police, Schniedewind was attempting to break into a home when he was caught.

The passenger, identified as Brittany S. Jones, 25, remained in the BMW and was taken to Milwaukie Providence Hospital after complaints of wrist pain.

Police said Schniedewind was taken to OHSU due to a suspected overdose.

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