Police arrest suspect after car chase, crash

A woman wanted on a felony warrant in Idaho crashed her car into a northeast Spokane home early Thursday after trying to flee a traffic stop, police said.

Erin R. Cain, who turns 26 today, was booked into jail on eluding and gun charges after officers say they found the convicted felon with a firearm after a pursuit that began when she failed to signal before making a turn, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Superior Court.

Cain, alias Erin R. Hardgrove, fled police at speeds of about 60 mph in a 25 mph zone before trying to turn left and crashing into a home at 1714 E. Liberty Ave., just after midnight, according to police.

Cain tried running from the crash but was arrested near Liberty and North Madelia Street, police said.

Cain was wanted on a warrant for an alleged probation violation related to a 2006 eluding conviction and told police that’s why she fled, according to the affidavit.