Springfield Man Arrested After High-Speed Stolen Car Chase
Kelcey Berry, 46, faces multiple charges after allegedly ramming a police car and fleeing at speeds near 75 mph through Springfield.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Property Crime
Police found a stolen car around 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 in the Gateway Mall parking lot, and the driver allegedly rammed a police car and fled. The chase reached about 75 miles per hour on Beltline, Harlow and Game Farm roads before the driver pulled into a driveway off Harlow near the roundabout.
Why it matters
The case illustrates the risks that vehicle pursuits pose to officers and motorists on busy Springfield roadways. Berry's charges span vehicle theft, eluding police and drug possession, reflecting the multiple offenses alleged in a single incident.
Kelcey Berry, 46, of Springfield is being held in the Lane County Jail on charges including unauthorized use of a car, possession of a stolen car, felony eluding police, reckless driving, hit and run and possession of a controlled substance. Court dates and any plea entries have not been reported.
The players
Kelcey Berry
Kelcey Berry is a 46-year-old Springfield man arrested after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car and facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.
The details
The driver allegedly rammed a police car and fled after officers located the stolen vehicle in the Gateway Mall parking lot around 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 30. The pursuit ran through Springfield on Beltline, Harlow and Game Farm roads until the driver pulled into a driveway off Harlow near the roundabout.
Timeline
Oct. 30, around 12:30 p.m.: Police locate the stolen car in the Gateway Mall parking lot.
Friday (Oct. 30): High-speed chase through Springfield takes place before Berry's arrest.
Legal Context
Berry faces a felony eluding charge under Oregon's pursuit statute, which treats flight from officers in a vehicle as a serious offense separate from the underlying vehicle theft. Cases combining stolen vehicles with high-speed pursuits are routinely prosecuted under this provision in Oregon courts.
Drivers in Springfield should expect continued police activity on Beltline, Harlow and Game Farm roads following the pursuit. Residents near the Gateway Mall area may notice increased patrols as the investigation into the stolen vehicle continues.
The takeaway
Keeping vehicles locked and keys out of sight reduces the chance of theft, which is often the first step in incidents that escalate into pursuits. Reporting suspicious vehicles promptly helps police intervene before a chase begins.
Further reading
For more on stolen vehicle cases in the area, see Property Crime coverage on Wisevoter.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KEZI-TV 9.
