One man was arrested on multiple charges after fleeing the scene of a rollover accident earlier this morning.
Sean Tyler Hamilton, DOB 9/18/1988, was arrested by the Union County Sheriff’s Office charging Burglary II, Escape III, Parole Violation and multiple warrants. Two Umatilla County warrants: the first on a charge of giving false information to a peace officer in connection with a Citation/Warrant. The second, on a charge of interfering with a peace/parole and probation officer, Theft II and Criminal Trespass I. Additionally, Hamilton had a warrant out of Washington charging Protection Order violation, and two charges of Assault III.
Just after 6 a.m., a rollover accident was reported near Lower Cove Road and Kerns Loop in Cove. The driver reported he and Hamilton had been in an accident, but said neither needed medical attention. When deputies arrived, Hamilton was not at the scene, but dispatch reported he had warrants for his arrest.
Just after 7 a.m., multiple neighbors in the area of the accident reported a suspicious male knocking on doors, asking to come in. Another neighbor called dispatch and reported a male trying to forcibly come into the home, but the homeowner refused to let him in.
These calls helped law enforcement hone in on Hamilton’s location.
Hamilton was walking on a property when an Oregon State Police Trooper and UCSO Deputy spotted him. They informed him he was under arrest, and Hamilton fled. OSP and the Deputy pursued Hamilton on foot. At the same time, a neighbor riding his ATV on the road was stopped by another Deputy, who requested his assistance. The Deputy got onto the ATV, and the two rode toward Hamilton, joining the newly arrived OSP units who were attempting to head Hamilton off. Hamilton was ultimately found in a neighbor’s garage and taken into custody.
This is a wonderful example of the community helping its law enforcement. We want to thank those Cove community members who called dispatch, and especially the ATV owner who helped the deputy get to the suspect.
Thank you to Oregon State Police for their assistance.
