Idaho State Police Pursuit near Lewiston

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 2 Patrol 2700 North and South Highway Lewiston, ID 83501-1732

(208) 799-5151

Fax (208) 799-5146

For Immediate Release: <07/31/18 11:15>

Please direct questions to the District Office

On July 30, 2018 at approximately 9:38 pm an Idaho State Police Trooper attempted to stop a Maroon 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo southbound US95 near milepost 316. The driver failed to stop for the trooper and a pursuit was initiated. Additional Idaho State Troopers deployed spike strips which the suspect ran over. The suspect continued to travel southbound on deflated tires and came to a stop near milepost 282 where the driver was taken into custody. Suspect James A. Lemm was booked into the Nez Perce County Jail for Felony Eluding, DUI Second Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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Posted in District 2 - Central Idaho