December 3, 2024
UPDATED NEWS RELEASE
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies located Chad D. Finlayson last night at a residence in Ammon after receiving a tip about his location. Finlayson, wanted for three outstanding Felony Probation Violations, fled from Deputies last Friday evening in an Idaho Falls neighborhood resulting in a search of the area by multiple officers.
Deputies responded to a residence on Silkwood Circle just after 7pm and contacted the homeowner who confirmed Mr. Finlayson was inside. After securing the area around the residence, Deputies made multiple attempts to communicate with Mr. Finlayson, telling him he was under arrest and to come out, but he refused. As negotiations continued, resources from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team responded and Deputies obtained a search warrant for the residence.
Just before 10pm Mr. Finlayson agreed to exit the residence and was taken into custody without incident. No other occupants were in the residence at that time and Mr. Finlayson was booked in to the Bonneville County Jail for the three outstanding warrants. Mr. Finlayson’s Probation Violations stemmed from prior convictions relating to Eluding Law Enforcement and Drug Violations, further charges relating to this and last Friday’s incident are pending.
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office appreciates the patience and cooperation of the public and residents affected by this incident as it helps to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Suspicious and Criminal Activity can always be reported online anonymously through East Idaho Crime Stoppers at www.IFcrime.org.
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Original Release:
December 2nd, 2024
NEWS RELEASE
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are seeking the public’s help locating a wanted man who fled from a residence last Friday night (Nov. 29th) in Idaho Falls. At approximately 6:30pm that evening a Deputy observed 28 year old Chad D. Finlayson, who was wanted for three Felony Probation Violation Warrants, in front of a residence on Fieldstream Ln. The Deputy called out to Finlayson, but he chose to flee on foot at that time.
Two adults also present at the scene were detained while Deputies, Idaho Falls Police and Idaho State Police officers responded to the area to assist in the search. During that time, Officers checked several nearby areas where reports were received of a man running through yards, but Finlayson was not located at that time. Deputies also searched the residence on Fieldstream Ln. to make sure he was not hiding inside.
A short while later Officers cleared from the scene and the detained persons were released.
Mr. Finlayson is still wanted for the three outstanding Felony Warrants, with additional charges still pending. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr. Finlayson are asked to contact Bonneville County Dispatch at 208-529-1200 or report anonymously to East Idaho Crime Stoppers online at www.IFcrime.org.
