OCPD: Suspect, Found Hiding In Garbage Can, Arrested After Dangerous OKC Pursuit Ends In Multi-Vehicle Crash

One man is in custody after a police chase in Oklahoma City Wednesday morning.

Officials said the chase became too dangerous, and a short time later, the driver was involved in a multi-vehicle car crash.

"Five vehicle involved crash; it was a multi car crash. It was apparently a very bad crash," said MSgt. Gary Knight with the Oklahoma City Police Department.

Police began chasing Durell Dupree on northbound Lake Hefner Parkway. Those officers then called off the chase near Northwest 122nd Street when they say Dupree's driving got too dangerous. 

"It's concerning when there's a lot of vehicles or pedestrian traffic on the roadway because that makes it more likely that there's going to be some type of tragic event," said Knight.

About 40 minutes after those officers backed off, police received a call of the 5-car crash near 63rd Street and Grand Avenue. 

Authorities said Dupree was one of the drivers involved.

Police on the scene said they believe Dupree ran to Moorman's Area Rugs and Carpets, where crews spent the morning cleaning up the mess left behind.

"My bookkeeper typically gets here earlier than I do, and I was worried she was here when it all happened," said Moorman's owner, Jim Schrempp. "That was my first concern, was whether or not she was here."

The store was empty, and nothing was missing. The broken glass from the shattered storefront window ruined several of the store's rugs. Security camera footage from neighboring store, Heenan's Home Furnishing shows police swarming the parking lot, searching for Dupree. 

Officers brought in K9s to help look in all potential hiding spots.

"We have a warehouse that has shelves and carpet in it, you could technically get up in the back of those and there's nooks and crannies and closets where we store stuff," explained Schrempp.

Police found Dupree hiding in a garbage can next to a home on 65th Street and St. Clair Avenue.

Police initiated the chase on Dupree's stalking warrant. He is now facing additional eluding and leaving the scene of an accident with injuries charges.