On October 6, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Meridian Police arrested 21-year-old Elijah AGUON-BURKE of Nampa, after a brief pursuit. Police first noticed AGUON-BURKE driving a 2017 Chrysler 300C in a reckless manner on Main Street near Broadway. AGUON-BURKE was driving an estimated 60 mph in a 25 mph zone, speeding very close to pedestrians on the sidewalk.
When an officer attempted to stop AGUON-BURKE near Cherry Lane and Meridian Road, he failed to stop and reached speeds up to 90 miles per hour. AGUON-BURKE ultimately came to a stop after damaging a tire, in the area of Ten Mile and Cherry Lane.
AGUON-BURKE failed to obey commands and was shot with less-lethal rounds, leading to his compliance.
AGUON-BURKE was arrested and booked into the Ada County Jail for the following charges: Alcoholic Beverage – Consume or Possess Open Container by Driver (misdemeanor), Resisting and Obstructing Officers (misdemeanor), Assault or Battery on Certain Personnel (misdemeanor), Driving Under the Influence – 2nd Offense (misdemeanor), Reckless Driving (misdemeanor) and Fleeing or Attempting to Elude an Officer (felony).
