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Driver hits MLPD vehicle

by STAFF REPORT
Staff Report | September 13, 2024 1:20 AM

MOSES LAKE — A suspect hit a Moses Lake Police vehicle after attempting to elude police officers Sept. 12 at around 12:49 a.m. Both MLPD and Washington State Patrol handled the situation.  

Randy Mckinney, 60, from Moses Lake was booked into Grant County Jail for driving under the influence, eluding police and third-degree assault, according to MLPD. 

The pursuit began with McKinney failing to yield for a driving under the influence stop after driving recklessly, according to the MLPD. Officers then used spike strips on the suspects' vehicle, however he continued to flee. Officers then used a pursuit intervention technique to bring the vehicle to a stop at Longview Drive and Olympic Drive.  

The officer sustained a minor injury and was treated then released, according to MLPD.  

Randy Mckinney, 60, from Moses Lake was booked into Grant County Jail for driving under the influence, eluding police and third-degree assault, according to MLPD. 

The pursuit began with McKinney failing to yield for a driving under the influence stop after driving recklessly, according to the MLPD. Officers then used spike strips on the suspects' vehicle, however he continued to flee. Officers then used a pursuit intervention technique to bring the vehicle to a stop at Longview Drive and Olympic Drive.  

The officer sustained a minor injury and was treated then released, according to MLPD.