Island County Issues Bench Warrant After Defendant Fails to Appear

Island County officials secured a bench warrant on November 28, 2025 for Ronald B. Millado, identified in court records as a man in his mid 40s, after he did not appear for a scheduled plea and sentencing hearing in Island County Superior Court. The warrant was requested by prosecutors following the absence, and remains active while authorities seek to locate and take him into custody.

The underlying case arose from a vehicle pursuit earlier this year that led to criminal charges of eluding and attempting to elude. Court records and accounts from the Island County Sheriff s Office recount the events that prompted the charges, and those materials form the factual basis for the prosecution s charging decisions. Prosecutors filed the plea and sentencing matter in Superior Court, but the scheduled hearing did not proceed because Millado failed to appear.

The case comes against the backdrop of revised pursuit policies that have constrained when deputies may initiate or continue high speed pursuits. Those changes, implemented countywide and across many agencies in the state, have altered how deputies respond to fleeing vehicles, encouraging containment, coordination, and alternative tactics in situations where public safety is at risk. The shift in policy is part of broader efforts to balance law enforcement objectives and community safety during vehicle encounters.

If convicted on the eluding charges, Millado faces potential criminal exposure that could include felony convictions, terms of imprisonment, and fines, depending on the court s findings and any prior criminal history. Precise penalties will be determined in Superior Court should he be arrested and returned to face the charges.

For Island County residents the case serves as a reminder of the legal consequences of attempting to evade law enforcement and of the ways local policing practices have adapted in response to safety concerns and policy changes. The bench warrant remains in effect while prosecutors and the sheriff s office pursue apprehension, and further proceedings will be scheduled in Island County Superior Court once Millado is in custody.