Deputy’s Patrol Vehicle Struck During Late-Night Stop Attempt Near Riddle, Court Records Say
Riddle man Damien Tobias Saltzman, 45, was jailed after deputies reported a late-night crash on Boyer Road, a short vehicle pursuit, and a collision with a sheriff’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. Charges include DUII and felony attempting to elude.
A Riddle man was arrested and lodged in the Douglas County Jail after a late-night incident that deputies say involved a crash, a short vehicle pursuit, and a collision with a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office vehicle.
Damien Tobias Saltzman, 45, of Riddle, faces multiple charges including fleeing or attempting to elude police by vehicle, driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless driving, failure to perform the duties of a driver when property is damaged, criminal mischief in the second degree, and related allegations.
According to court records, the investigation began shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 19, after a caller reported hearing a crash in the 1500 block of Boyer Road outside of Riddle.
A responding deputy reportedly located a red pickup truck partially off the roadway near a bank and stuck in mud. Court documents state that as the deputy approached, the truck continued moving and eventually regained traction and pulled out.
The deputy then attempted to stop the vehicle, citing the driver’s reported failure to remain at the scene and complete required duties following a crash. Records indicate the pickup continued driving west on Boyer Road for nearly a mile before pulling into a driveway in the 1700 block.
Charging documents allege the pickup pulled alongside a recreational vehicle and did not come to a complete stop. Investigators say the vehicle later reversed and struck the front of the deputy’s patrol vehicle.
The sheriff’s vehicle reportedly had a push bumper installed, and officials reported only minor damage. No injuries were reported.
A member of the Riddle Fire Department was reportedly on scene, along with additional medical personnel who evaluated Saltzman. Officials said his condition was stable.
Court records state Saltzman was later evaluated at the Douglas County Jail, where testing allegedly showed an intoxication level more than three times the legal limit.
Formal charges were filed Tuesday, and prosecutors increased the criminal mischief allegation to second degree, citing intentional damage to sheriff’s office property.
The fleeing charge is listed as a felony, with the remaining charges filed as misdemeanors, according to court records.
Saltzman was arraigned Tuesday afternoon and bail was set at $10,000. As of Wednesday morning, he remained in custody and was scheduled to return to court Monday for a hearing.
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