November 29, 2021 10:50 a.m.

A transient was jailed on drug and other charges by Sutherlin Police on Friday.

An SPD report said at about 7:30 a.m. an officer spotted a sedan which had an expired registration and was not insured, in the 200 block of South Calapooia Street. When the vehicle was stopped, the driver, 35-year old Samuel Scevers, allegedly fled on foot. After a brief chase, the suspect was cornered and a taser was deployed until backup units arrived on the scene and he was taken into custody.

Scevers was allegedly found to be in possession of approximately 3.5 grams of methamphetamine, .5 grams of heroin, and other prescription narcotics, including Xanax. He also reportedly had a lot of packaging, two digital scales, a lot of used and unused needles, and other drug paraphernalia. Charges included unlawful possession and delivery of meth, attempt to elude police on foot, resisting arrest, third-degree escape, interfering, and for failure to carry and present. Scevers also had four felony warrants out of Douglas and Coos counties. Bail was set at $170,000.