26-Year-Old New Mexico Man Arrested After Wrong-Way I-84 Driving in Baker City

A 26-year-old man from New Mexico was arrested in Baker City after Oregon State Police located him following reports he had been driving the wrong way on Interstate 84, with troopers first notified at about 11:23 on February 25, 2026. The stop and arrest took place in Baker City after officers responded to the wrong-way driving reports on I-84, according to local reporting.

The initial report to troopers at about 11:23 prompted an immediate OSP response along the Interstate 84 corridor through Baker County. Interstate 84 is the highway where witnesses reported the vehicle traveling against traffic, and troopers followed those reports to locate the driver within Baker City limits before taking him into custody.

The arrest was carried out by Oregon State Police personnel who located the 26-year-old in Baker City; local reporting identified his age and home state as New Mexico but did not include a name or specific charges at the time of the report. Law enforcement action came after the wrong-way driving calls, and the individual was arrested on scene in Baker City on February 25, 2026.

Wrong-way driving on a high-speed route like Interstate 84 creates acute public-safety risks for motorists and for emergency responders in Baker County. The OSP response in Baker City removed an immediate danger from the highway; further public details about any injuries, property damage, or filed charges were not provided in the initial account made available to local outlets.

Oregon State Police handled the location and arrest in Baker City, and residents seeking more information about the incident or court filings should check Baker County court dockets or contact the Oregon State Police Baker City office or the Baker County Sheriff's Office for official records. The arrest closes the immediate threat on I-84, but investigators and county officials will determine any ensuing charges and next steps in the coming days.