Oregon police arrest men for vehicle theft and eluding officers

Two separate criminal incidents were reported in Oregon involving arrests for theft and eluding police.

In Eugene, 48-year-old Kip Allen Carr was arrested after allegedly stealing a Tesla. The vehicle owner used a mobile app to track the car to a residence on Waite Street, where police found the Tesla with a smashed rear window. Carr reportedly attempted to enter the home to use the facilities before being apprehended. He faces charges including first-degree burglary, third-degree theft from a vehicle, and unauthorized use of a vehicle.

In Baker City, Michael Alexander Pappas, 40, was arrested following a foot chase with an Oregon State Police trooper. The incident began when a trooper stopped a box truck and identified Pappas, who had outstanding warrants in Washington. After refusing to comply with detention, Pappas fled on foot and barricaded himself inside a residence for several hours. He is charged with attempting to elude police and third-degree escape.