Suspect with Warrants Attempts to Run but is Unsuccessful
He Continued to be Uncooperative, Tying Up Deputies for Hours
A Spokane Valley Deputy, conducting a community policing patrol in a known crime area, observed a vehicle with the registered owner (RO) showing active warrants and a valid DV No Contact Order issued by the courts. When he attempted to contact the male RO, the male chose to run despite several commands to stop. After a short foot pursuit, the suspect made a better choice and surrendered. While in custody, he claimed to have ingested a large amount of Fentanyl and was eventually transported to the hospital to be evaluated. Several hours later, he was medically cleared and booked into jail for his warrants and additional new charges.
On May 20, 2025, at approximately 4:00 pm, a Spokane Valley Deputy was conducting a patrol in the 7200 block of E. Trent Avenue, a well-known high-crime area.
He observed a Buick parked in the alleyway north of the motel and used his in-car mobile data computer to check the vehicle’s license plate. The Deputy learned the registered owner, 47-year-old Brian E. Hohman, had an active No Contact Order against him, his driving privileges were suspended, and he had two active warrants for his arrest. He familiarized himself with a picture of Hohman and confirmed the male in the Buick was Hohman.
In his fully marked patrol car, the Deputy drove toward the Buick and activated his emergency lights. As he did, Hohman exited the car and looked toward the Deputy and patrol car. The Deputy told Hohman to stay in his vehicle, but Hohman replied, “No.” and started to walk away. Hohman was told he was under arrest, and when he asked, “For what?” the Deputy said, “You have a warrant.”
Instead of stopping as required, Hohman bolted, running west through the motel complex. The Deputy advised, via radio, that he was “Code 6”, requesting emergency assistance, and in foot pursuit as he gave chase. He drew his Taser as a less-lethal option to stop Hohman and possibly avoid a physical confrontation while giving commands to stop and use-of-force warnings that the Taser would be used if Hohman didn’t stop. Thankfully, as the Deputy closed the distance, Hohman made a better choice. He stopped running, put his hands in the air as instructed, and was taken into custody without further incident.
Through additional investigation, the Deputy learned the No Contact Order prohibited Hohman from being within 1,000 feet of any known location of the protected person or the protected person’s residence, school, workplace, or other. He also confirmed the protected person was staying at the motel and that Hohman had been seen there with the protected person multiple times in violation of the order.
Hohman was advised of his rights and declined to answer any questions. During the transport to jail, Hohman began making voluntary statements, advising he had ingested a large amount of Fentanyl and that “Fentanyl is a hell of a drug,” before slumping over. The Deputy asked Hohman how much Fentanyl he had used, and he replied, “Enough.”, but he continued to breathe normally.
At the jail, the nurse evaluated Hohman and expressed concern about Hohman’s statement and drug use. The Deputy transported Hohman to the hospital to be evaluated further. At the hospital, Hohman refused to walk inside and had to be brought in using a wheelchair.
While waiting in the ER, Hohman became argumentative and began yelling. He said he wanted to lie on the floor, and when he was told no, he made an apparent swallowing motion and indicated he swallowed more Fentanyl pills hidden in his mouth. Hohman again said he wanted to lie on the floor and started sliding out of the chair, using his full body weight to resist efforts to keep him seated. Once on the floor, he refused to stand up, so he was placed on his side in the recovery position, but Hohman continued to resist. Eventually, apparently tired of lying on the floor, he stood up and sat in the chair.
Hospital staff treated Hohman for his alleged drug use, and he was eventually medically cleared for booking.
Almost five hours after the start of this incident, at approximately 8:50 pm, Hohman was booked into the Spokane County Jail for new charges of Violation of a No Contact Court Order and Obstructing Law Enforcement in addition to his warrants for Assault 4th Degree, Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree (DV), and a Civil Child Support Bench warrant.
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This Spokane County Sheriff Office news article "Suspect with Warrants Attempts to Run but is Unsuccessful" was originally found on https://www.spokanecounty.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?CID=7