Washington Fugitive Now Wanted In Oregon, Too

WILSONVILLE, OR — A man with warrants for his arrest in Washington State is now also wanted in Oregon following a car chase and crash early Thursday, according to Oregon State Police.

Joshua R. Blackwood, 22, of Shoreline, Washington, is wanted for assault on a public safety officer, hit and run, attempt to elude, reckless driving, possession of a controlled substance, and criminal mischief. Blackwood's suspected girlfriend — Ashley M. Cochrane, 21, of Lake Stevens, Washington — was arrested following the car crash, police said, noting that her case will be forwarded to a grand jury.

An Oregon State trooper investigating alleged public indecency found Blackwood and Cochrane in a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse shortly after 3 a.m. Aug. 17 at the Baldock rest area south of Wilsonville. As the trooper reportedly engaged the pair, Cochrane and Blackwood fled the rest area southbound on I-5.

Just before 3:30 a.m., about 10 minutes after the trooper made contact, Blackwood crashed the Eclipse near milepost 276. Both Blackwood and Cochrane then exited the vehicle and fled on foot — Blackwood to the west, Cochrane toward the southwest.

Cochrane was found about 20 minutes later but Blackwood remains at-large.

Blackwood is described as a white male, 5-foot-7 and 140 pounds, with blue eyes and blonde hair. He was last seen wearing shorts with no shirt or shoes. He also has tattoos: one on his right forearm depicting the Seattle skyline and another on the left side of his neck, under his ear, that says "family."

Anyone who sees Blackwood is asked to call 911 or the Oregon State Police Northern Command Center at 800-452-7888. Under no circumstances should Blackwood be approached.

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