Ryan David Anderson, 41, of Bremerton, has been charged with theft of two motor vehicles, attempting to elude a police unit in pursuit and 10 counts of second degree theft in Superior Court.

According to Jefferson County Sheriff’s Officer (JCSO) Art Frank’s probable cause statement, on August 25 a chase began with two JCSO patrol units in pursuit of Anderson, and that the 2014 Toyota Scion was being driven at high speeds, recklessly and was the reason for several units to be covering the area in the chase.  

Frank’s wrote that at one point Anderson had slowed the Scion to about 10 mph and came to a full stop to decide where to go, taking a moment to roll down his window and look at the deputy. Frank yelled at him multiple times to stop fleeing, but Anderson continued off and soon drove over a spike strip and into a ditch, disabling the vehicle.

“The suspect ran out the right side passenger door of the Scion and west on the shoulder of Highway 104, across 104 and over the guardrail and out of sight,” Frank wrote.

“It appeared to me he was wearing long shorts and socks but no shoes.”

At 8:32 p.m. Frank was notified by State Police of another car theft, this time a 2008 Honda Civic. State Police found Anderson hiding in bushes near the stolen Honda, according to Frank’s statement.

JCSO Wheeler took custody of Anderson, who said that he was coming down from meth and that he uses ounces and ounces. He was transported to the hospital for analysis and later he was booked into jail. 

At the time of Anderson’s arrest, law enforcement discovered inside the Honda a driver’s license and 10 credit cards.

Anderson has pleaded not guilty. If convicted on all counts, he faces up to 55 years in prison and fines of $110,00 plus restitution and assessments.