Wayne Witham

One man was arrested after a high speed chase near Brighton Tuesday. Authorities arrested 49-year-old Wayne Witham of Brighton for driving while barred, operating while intoxicated third offense, felony eluding, open container by driver, reckless driving, and speeding 70 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone. According to the Washington County Communications Office, the chase began at 1:40 p.m. at Juniper Avenue and 335th Street and ended at Highway 78 and Ginkgo Avenue about 15 minutes later. A passenger, 46-year-old Lance Hazelett of Brighton was cited for open container. The vehicle was driven away from the scene by the registered owner. Witham was taken to the Washington County Jail.