Man Led Officers On Chase, Police Say
POSTED: 6:22 am PDT September 10, 2008
MONMOUTH, Ore. -- A Monmouth man stole a police patrol car and led officers on a chase through town Tuesday, police said.
Authorities said Keoki Rosimo, 19, revved the engine and took off in an officer's patrol car after the officer had gotten out of the car during a traffic stop.
Rosimo led police on a chase to the south side of the city, hitting a few parked cars near Ackerman Street and Monmouth Avenue along the way, officers said.
The chase ended on Griffin Drive, where police said Rosimo resisted arrest. Officers said they used a Taser gun to take Rosimo into custody.
Rosimo had no connection to the initial traffic stop, officers said.
Police said the stolen patrol car was damaged and it's unknown how much it will cost for repairs. The car is one of seven patrol cars in Monmouth's fleet.
Rosimo is expected to be booked into jail on charges of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, driving under the influence, reckless driving, hit-and-run, eluding police and resisting arrest.