Wild Chase Suspect Sought by Police, Man Tried To Run Over Officers
Ivan Martinez is being sought by Kennewick police not only for some outstanding warrants, but for allegedly trying to run over officers during a chase that ended up with him fleeing on foot.
Tuesday, officers spotted him driving a silver Dodge 2001 extended cab truck, and tried to pull him over near Columbia Drive and Entiat Streets.
When the officers tried to stop him near Columbia Drive and Fruitland, he threw the truck into reverse sped towards the officer as they approached him. Police gave chase towards the Cable Bridge, but the chase was terminated in the interest of public safety. He had sped over the Cable Bridge exceeding freeway speed.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Tri-Cities Crime Stoppers at (509)-586-TIPS or (509)-628-0333. All leads are confidential.