UPDATE: Prineville reckless driver suspect named, arrested, and in jail
(Update: Naming suspect, Announcing Arrest)
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A Prineville police stop early Saturday morning led officers and Crook County Sheriff's deputies on a brief pursuit.
Around 1:46 a.m., a Prineville officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver failed to yield, leading to a chase. The driver led police through the parking lot of Crook County High School, down an alley and eventually crashed through a wooden fence in southeast Prineville.
Police terminated the pursuit due to safety concerns and the driver’s recklessness. Officers later found the vehicle abandoned in southeast Prineville, and it has been impounded.
NEW: On February 1, 2026, at approximately 9:30am, Prineville Police arrested a suspect in connection with the pursuit on January 31st, 2026. The suspect was lodged at the Crook County Jail.
The suspect arrested is: Kaleb Goozee, 20, of Prineville.
Read the UPDATE provided by Prineville Police Department, and the full press release below:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Prineville Police Department
UPDATE
Date: 02/01/2026
Incident Type: Felony Attempt to Elude
Date and Time of Incident: 01/31/26 at around 1:46 am.
Updated Information:
On February 1, 2026, at approximately 9:30am, Prineville Police arrested a suspect in connection with the pursuit on January 31st, 2026. The suspect was lodged at the Crook County Jail
Suspect: Kaleb Goozee, age 20, of Prineville.
Charges:
Attempting to Elude Police
Reckless Driving
Reckless Endangering of Another x3
Criminal Mischief II x3
Fail to Perform the Duties of a Driver x3
Prineville Police would like to thank community members who provided tips and information, as well as the Crook County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police for their assistance.
Case agent: Officer Zarom Bruce, 541-447-4168
Prepared and Released by: Detective Sergeant Jordan Zamora
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
Prineville Police Department
Date: 01/31/26
Incident Type: Felony Attempt to Elude, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering, Criminal Mischief II and Failure to Perform Duties/Property Damage.
Date and Time of Incident:
01/31/26 at around 1:46 am.
Location of Incident:
SE Knowledge St. Prineville
Narrative of Incident:
On 01/31/26, at around 1:46 am, a Prineville Police Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a silver Ford F-350 in the area of SE Knowledge St. The driver failed to yield leading Prineville Police and Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a pursuit.
The driver led police through the parking lot of Crook County High School, an alley and eventually crashing through a wooden fence in southeast Prineville. Officers and deputies terminated the pursuit due to safety concerns and the recklessness of the driver. Officers later located the vehicle abandoned in the southeast area of Prineville. The vehicle was impounded.
Prineville Police Department is not aware of any injuries as a result. However, multiple victims had damage to their property. At this time the investigation is on-going and no additional information will be released. If anyone has additional information or video of the incident to report please contact the case agent below. The Prineville Police Department would like to thank the Oregon State Police for their assistance as well.
Prepared and Released by: Detective Sergeant Jordan Zamora
Case agent: Officer Zarom Bruce
