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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

High-speed chase in Hayden leads to crash and one arrest

From staff reports

A man in a reportedly stolen car led Idaho State Patrol on a high-speed chase Tuesday in Hayden that ended in a minor crash.

The suspect is also wanted in connection with for a robbery and kidnapping, according to ISP. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office and Bonner County Sheriff’s Office also were involved with the pursuit.

KHQ TV reported a deputy received minor injuries when a spike strip that snagged the suspect’s car struck his arm.

The chase began in Bonner County and ended at an O’Reilly Auto Parts parking lot along U.S. Highway 95 in Hayden, where the suspect was arrested.

Idaho State Police Trooper Kurt Sproat told the KHQ the car was stolen in Spokane.