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Spokane Valley deputies arrested Michael L. Bridges, 41, on Aug. 12No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Michael L. Bridges fled police in a stolen white Chevrolet Traverse“On August 12, 2026, at approximately 9:30 pm, a Spokane Valley Deputy responded to the area of N. Grady Road and E. Boone Avenue to assist an Airway Heights Police Officer who was attempting to locate a stolen vehicle, a white Chevrolet Traverse. He did not locate the vehicle but learned that the suspect, later identified as 41-year-old Michael L. Bridges, had an active misdemeanor warrant for reckless driving and might be heading to the transit station near E. Indiana Avenue and N. Mirabeau Parkway. The Deputy relayed this information, via radio, to other Deputies in the area. Minutes later, a Deputy advised he located the stolen vehicle near N. Sullivan Road and E. Mission Avenue and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Unfortunately, Bridges made a poor choice and attempted to elude the Deputies instead of pulling over and stopping as required by Washington RCW.”
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Michael L. Bridges hid from a K9 unit“Despite multiple warnings and announcements, the suspect tried to hide.”
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Michael L. Bridges had an active warrant for reckless driving“He did not locate the vehicle but learned that the suspect, later identified as 41-year-old Michael L. Bridges, had an active misdemeanor warrant for reckless driving and might be heading to the transit station near E. Indiana Avenue and N. Mirabeau Parkway.”
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Bridges was located near N. Sullivan Road and E. Mission Avenue“Deputies found the stolen SUV near Sullivan Road and Mission Avenue, but the suspect chose to flee instead of stopping as required by law.”
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Bridges fled when deputies attempted to stop him“Bridges made a poor choice and attempted to elude the Deputies instead of pulling over and stopping as required by Washington RCW.”
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Deputies deployed spike strips“Bridges continued west on Trent, where a Deputy was waiting at Argonne Road and successfully deployed spike strips. The SUV’s passenger-side tires began to deflate.”
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The spike strips caused the SUV’s passenger-side tires to deflate“Bridges continued west on Trent, where a Deputy was waiting at Argonne Road and successfully deployed spike strips. The SUV’s passenger-side tires began to deflate.”
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Bridges continued driving after the spike strips were deployed“Bridges continued west on Trent, where a Deputy was waiting at Argonne Road and successfully deployed spike strips. The SUV’s passenger-side tires began to deflate. Deputies continued to follow the SUV at a distance, trying to maintain visual contact, but they did not pursue as Bridges turned north on Park Road at excess speed.”
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Bridges bailed out on foot near N. Park Road and E. Euclid Avenue“At N. Park Road and E. Euclid Avenue, Bridges stopped the vehicle and bailed on foot.”
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Bridges was taken into custody at 10:30 p.m.“At approximately 10:30 pm, a K9 found Bridges and made contact.”
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A K9 unit located Bridges after he bailed out on foot“At approximately 10:30 pm, a K9 found Bridges and made contact.”
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Bridges was booked into Spokane County Jail with a $26,000 bond“Bridges remains in custody with a total bond set at $26,000 on charges of Taking a Motor Vehicle without Consent 2nd Degree, Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Vehicle, and his Reckless Driving warrant.”
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Bridges faces charges including Taking a Motor Vehicle without Consent 2nd Degree“Bridges remains in custody with a total bond set at $26,000 on charges of Taking a Motor Vehicle without Consent 2nd Degree, Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Vehicle, and his Reckless Driving warrant. He could also face charges of Obstructing/Resisting Arrest, Hit-and-Run Property Damage, and No Valid Operator’s (Driver’s) License.”
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Bridges faces charges of Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Vehicle“Bridges remains in custody with a total bond set at $26,000 on charges of Taking a Motor Vehicle without Consent 2nd Degree, Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Vehicle, and his Reckless Driving warrant.”
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Bridges faces charges related to his Reckless Driving warrant“Bridges remains in custody with a total bond set at $26,000 on charges of Taking a Motor Vehicle without Consent 2nd Degree, Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Vehicle, and his Reckless Driving warrant. He could also face charges of Obstructing/Resisting Arrest, Hit-and-Run Property Damage, and No Valid Operator’s (Driver’s) License.”
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Bridges faces additional charges of Obstructing/Resisting Arrest“Bridges remains in custody with a total bond set at $26,000 on charges of Taking a Motor Vehicle without Consent 2nd Degree, Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Vehicle, and his Reckless Driving warrant. He could also face charges of Obstructing/Resisting Arrest, Hit-and-Run Property Damage, and No Valid Operator’s (Driver’s) License.”
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Bridges faces additional charges of Hit-and-Run Property Damage“Bridges remains in custody with a total bond set at $26,000 on charges of Taking a Motor Vehicle without Consent 2nd Degree, Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Vehicle, and his Reckless Driving warrant. He could also face charges of Obstructing/Resisting Arrest, Hit-and-Run Property Damage, and No Valid Operator’s (Driver’s) License.”
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Bridges faces additional charges of No Valid Driver’s License“Bridges remains in custody with a total bond set at $26,000 on charges of Taking a Motor Vehicle without Consent 2nd Degree, Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Vehicle, and his Reckless Driving warrant. He could also face charges of Obstructing/Resisting Arrest, Hit-and-Run Property Damage, and No Valid Operator’s (Driver’s) License.”