Deputies Catch Suspect in Stolen Vehicle after Pursuit
Spokane Valley Sheriff’s Deputies caught the driver of a reported stolen vehicle after he fled on foot at the end of a pursuit where he lost control and crashed. A Deputy successfully deployed spike strips during the initial stages of the pursuit, and Pursuit Intervention Techniques (PIT) were attempted. Following his capture, the suspect claimed to have swallowed a large amount of drugs. He was transported to the hospital, where he was admitted for observation.
On April 26, 2025, at approximately 8:40 am, Spokane Valley Deputies located a reported stolen vehicle near Sprague Avenue and Sullivan Road after receiving an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) alert.
A Deputy caught up to the vehicle, a 1995 Acura Integra spray-painted black and gray, on Sprague. In approximately the 15900 block, the suspect, later identified as 34-year-old Jacob M. Parman-Todd, began to speed up and drive in the center turn lane. The Deputy stayed in the lanes of travel as he followed in his fully marked patrol vehicle without his emergency equipment activated and tried to maintain visual contact.
Jacob turned north on Conklin Road, but as the Deputy approached the traffic light, it turned red. He activated his emergency lights, and with no traffic, he proceeded through the intersection. The suspect blew through the stop sign at Conklin and E. Valley Way, and due to this reckless behavior, the Deputy turned off his emergency equipment and pulled over as Jacob continued north.
As Jacob approached Broadway, weaving around traffic with no police vehicles behind him, another Deputy successfully deployed spike strips just south of the intersection. The Deputy advised via radio that the suspect’s passenger’s side tires had run over the spikes.
With little to no traffic on the roadways, Deputies initiated a pursuit of the Acura as Jacob tried to evade capture. The passenger’s side tires were now completely flat and had disintegrated, causing sparks to fly as Jacob continued to flee and ignore traffic lights, now going west on Sprague.
When Jacob turned south on University Road, a Deputy attempted a Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT), causing the Acura to spin sideways, but Jacob regained control. He continued south on University Road at excess speed, and with little to no traffic, Deputies pursued.
Jacob turned south on Dishman Mica and drove in the northbound lanes. He began to lose control as he approached a curve just south of Hallet Road, causing the car to slide sideways and wreck.
Jacob jumped from the wrecked vehicle and ran southwest with the Deputy chasing and closing the distance. Near a small creek, the Deputy drew his Taser and gave warnings that it would be used if Jacob did not stop. Shortly after, Jacob finally made the correct choice, put his hands in the air, stopped running, and was taken into custody.
Due to the crash, firefighters were requested to evaluate Jacob for injuries. During the evaluation, Jacob claimed to have ingested a large amount of drugs during his escape attempt. As a precaution, he was transported to the hospital for additional evaluation and care.
Hospital Staff advised that Jacob was not injured, but they were concerned about his claim of ingesting a large quantity of drugs. Due to that concern, he was admitted to the hospital for continued care and observation.
With Jacob not being medically cleared and unable to be booked into jail, Deputies issued him citations for Failure to Wear a Seatbelt and No Insurance. They also submitted a charging request for charges of Attempting to Elude a Police Vehicle and Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, felonies, and a misdemeanor Driving while Suspended 3rd Degree charge.
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