Keno man arrested for eluding deputies, causing lockout of Keno Elementary

KENO, Ore. - On Friday, February 7, 2020, just before 3:00 PM Klamath County 9-1-1 received a report of a tan four-door sedan, 1999 Hyundai, driving erratically westbound towards Keno, Ore.

The Klamath County Sheriff's Office and Oregon State Police were notified.

As Klamath County 9-1-1 was dispatching the traffic complaint a deputy was confronted with the reported vehicle as it traveled recklessly into the traffic lane of the deputy's patrol vehicle.

The deputy was forced to take evasive action to avoid a head-on collision.

A traffic stop was attempted on Hwy 66, the vehicle continued to elude the deputy before stopping at Keno Elementary School on Keno-Worden Rd. Keno Elementary School initiated lockout procedures and within minutes of the vehicle stopping the occupants were detained.

Codee Leon Mitchell, 30, of Keno, Oregon was arrested by the Klamath County Sheriff's deputy and is lodged at the Klamath County Jail on charges including attempt to elude a police officer, reckless driving, and reckless endangering.

Press release provided by the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office.