MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MCSO) – Officers and sheriff deputies with TriMet’s Transit Police Division have arrested a 33-year-old man who is accused of driving a stolen vehicle, refusing to stop for police, and then crashing into multiple cars during rush hour.

This investigation began around 5 p.m. on Monday November 24, 2025, when Transit Police patrolling near the Delta Park/Vanport MAX Station found an occupied stolen van along North Union Court. When officers attempted to stop the van, the driver, later identified as Ryan Anthony Salt, took off.

Traffic at the time was described by officers as extremely heavy. Officers did not pursue but maintained sight of the van from a distance.

Salt is accused of recklessly driving and endangering multiple people as he drove on the shoulder and into oncoming traffic.

After crashing into a total of four vehicles, Salt allegedly stopped, got out of the stolen van, and ran across all lanes of I-5, forcing several drivers to slam on their brakes.

Officers gave a description of Salt and maintained eyesight of him as he continued running. During the investigation, officers recovered a firearm believed to have been in Salt’s possession.

None of the crashes resulted in critical injuries.

Officers from the Portland Police Bureau located and arrested Salt near I-5 and North Marine Drive.

Transit Police booked him into the Multnomah County Detention Center on one count each of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, possession of a stolen vehicle, attempting to elude by vehicle, and being a felon in possession of a firearm – all felony charges.

He was also booked into jail on five counts of reckless endangering, four counts of failure to perform the duties of a driver, and one count each of unlawful entry to a motor vehicle, attempt to elude on foot, and reckless driving – all misdemeanor charges.

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office thanks the Portland Police Bureau for their assistance.

Charges are only allegations, and every arrested person is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation progresses, information may change. 

About Transit Police:  
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) leads the multi-agency TriMet Transit Police Division. Transit Police officers and deputies help to ensure a safe transit system by riding trains and buses and visiting platforms and stations. They respond to calls for service and investigate crimes that occur on TriMet property in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties.

Current agencies comprising Transit Police include MCSO, the Portland Police Bureau, Port of Portland Police Department, Beaverton Police Department, Hillsboro Police Department, Lake Oswego Police Department, and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.

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