Police in Bangor arrest man sought after car chase

Posted Oct. 26, 2009, at 12:10 a.m.

BANGOR, Maine — Kyle T. Goehringer, who allegedly led police on a high-speed chase from Unity into Benton on Friday before fleeing into the woods, was arrested Sunday by Bangor police.

Goehringer, whose previous address was in Monroe, was arrested at his home in Bangor without incident, said Bangor Sgt. Brad Johnston. Goehringer was taken to Waldo County Jail, where he remained Sunday evening, facing a long list of charges.

According to Cpl. Chris Louriero at the Waldo County Jail, the 23-year-old is charged with eluding an officer, escape, operating while under the influence, operating after suspension, driving to endanger, criminal speeding, possession of a suspended license and possession of Schedule W drugs.

The chase began at about 12:45 a.m. Friday in Unity, authorities said Friday. Deputy Dan Thompson, who knew Goehringer’s license was suspended, pulled him over on Depot Street. The officer conducted a field sobriety test, which Goehringer allegedly failed.

The suspect asked to retrieve a cell phone from his car, after which he fled into the woods. As officers searched for him, Goehringer allegedly circled back to his car and took off. Officers chased Goehringer’s Volkswagen Jetta into Benton at speeds that topped 100 mph until Goehringer lost control of the car in a field. For a second time, Goehringer ran into a wooded area.

Police were unable to locate him even with the use of a police dog, and Goehringer was at large until his arrest Sunday.

Louriero said Goehringer, whose bail was set at $2,500, is expected to appear in Waldo County District Court on Monday afternoon.

Louriero said Goehringer is the younger brother of Christopher Goehringer, who in April led police on a high-speed chase from Maine to Massachusetts. Christopher Goehringer’s 1990 BMW reached speeds of 134 mph during that chase, which ended when he crashed into a state trooper’s car in Haverhill, Mass., according to an April 6 story in the Bangor Daily News.

It was unclear Sunday whether Christopher Goehringer remains incarcerated. A sergeant with the Waldo County Sheriff’s Department was unavailable for comment.

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