AP News: Thu Aug 28,10:28 AM ET
LONGVIEW, Wash. - Don't try telling William Allan Repp Jr. that a dog is man's best friend. He's been sniffed out four times by the same cop canine.

In the latest incident, Repp was arrested Tuesday, accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in a 1980 Corvette, crashing into a tree and fleeing on foot until he was stopped by Reno, a Longview police dog.

The chase started when Officer Jason Ferriss spotted the car on Pacific Way traveling at 78 mph, according to his radar gun. The posted speed limit is 35 mph.

In his report, Ferriss said he turned on his lights, saw the car speed up, then turned on his siren and began pursuit. He said his speedometer reached 120 mph but the Corvette was pulling away at an estimated 140 mph when it missed a corner, slammed into a tree branch and ripped out some shrubbery before coming to rest.

The driver fled on foot as Officer Steve Dennis and Reno responded to assist. Reno tracked Repp approximately 40 yards to a slough and found him hiding under some bushes, police said.

Repp was taken to St. John Medical Center for treatment of dog bite wounds and injuries sustained in the accident. Officers then took him to the Cowlitz County Jail, where he was booked for investigation of felony eluding, taking a motor vehicle without permission, reckless driving, obstructing an officer, resisting arrest and third-degree driving with a suspended license. Bail was set at $35,000.

Dennis said this is the fourth time Reno has captured Repp after he ran from police. After the last incident, in October 2001, Repp received a five-day jail sentence and a $400 fine for reckless driving and resisting arrest.

truly a dope for sure ,Adam, especially in his driving!

The most amazing part of this story is that someone could get anything built in 1980 up to 140mph!! Those were some dark years for horsepower.

ricknhis69 said: The most amazing part of this story is that someone could get anything built in 1980 up to 140mph!! Those were some dark years for horsepower.

I agree, HP was lean from 72 thru 82. Even the 72-74 BB only put out 270 HP.

well it was a stolen car so theres no telling what the owner had done to it.
Im sure they will not get anything from there insurance company and I hope they keep that guy behind bars seems to me he dosent learn!