Deputies Arrest Two Men with Stolen Vehicle

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 3:34 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle near the 500 block of SW Elderbrook Place in the West Haven neighborhood of unincorporated Washington County. The caller saw two men associated with a Chrysler Pacifica who had flashlights and were checking the door handles of vehicles in the neighborhood.

Responding deputies located the vehicle near SW Spring Crest Drive and SW 95th Avenue. Deputies attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped off. As additional deputies arrived in the area, the driver left the roadway and drove through residential backyards before crashing into a ditch.

The driver, 32-year-old Westly Deitas of Portland, was taken into custody at the vehicle. Shortly after, deputies located the passenger, 30-year-old Heamasi Mohulamu of Portland.

Deitas was taken to the Washington County Jail and faces charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, attempt to elude, hit and run, reckless driving, reckless endangering, carrying a concealed firearm, and criminal mischief.

Mohulamu was also taken to jail and faces charges of possession of a stolen vehicle, felon in possession of a weapon, and possession of a controlled substance.

The vehicle, a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, was reported stolen out of Portland, and deputies found a firearm inside.

Deputies are concerned that additional theft victims have yet to be identified. They encourage community members to contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 if they suspect their vehicle was unlawfully entered on the morning of January 7, 2025, near SW Elderbrook Place.