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Sunnyside, WA- Just before 10, on 9-12-10, Sunday, Sunnyside Police Officer Johnnie Gusby observed a driver not wearing a safety resetraint in a vehicle in the intersection of Sunnyside Mabton Highway and Alexander Rd. Upon arrival Officer Gusby viewed the car traveling north on 16th periodically stopping due to mechanical issues, then proceeding to travel northbound the vehicle turned on to Allen Rd where the driver exited the vehicle on foot on Kristen Ave. Officer Gusby ran after the driver, Manuel Barron, and caught him on Kristen Ave. The vehicle, a 1999 Ford Escort, was still running when Barron exited the vehicle and proceeded to crash into a 2006 Ford Ranger which was legally parked on the road. The driver was arrested on multiple charges, including an outstanding warrant for his arrest.



Suspect Information:

Barron, Manuel

DOB: 04/09/1984

City of Residence: Sunnyside, WA

Charges: RCW 46.61.024 Eluding, RCW 46.20.342.1A DWLS 1st Degree

RCW 46.20.740 Operate Vehicle Without Ignition Interlock

RCW 46.52.010.1 Hit & Run Unattended Vehicle

RCW 9A.76.040 Resisting Arrest

RCW 9A.76.175 Making False/Misleading Statement to Public Servant

RCW 9.14.010 Possession of Marijuana Prohibited

RCW 9.14.030 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia









Additional Information:

- This is Sunnyside Police Department case 10-9009.