On May 5th at about 6 a.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy observed a teal and green 1994 Chevy pickup that matched a vehicle reported as stolen parked behind businesses in the 1000 block of Green Acres Road, Eugene. The deputy watched from a distance until additional deputies were in the area.  Concerned about the likelihood of a pursuit during commute time, deputies staged spike strips at exits from behind the businesses and then moved in. The driver, Thomas Anthony Smith, 42, of Eugene, spotted one of the deputies and began to drive, but deputies quickly pinned the vehicle in with patrol trucks.  Smith initially refused to exit the vehicle. Deputies deployed a drone to see inside the vehicle, and he surrendered. Smith was found to be in possession of a firearm, methamphetamine, and stolen mail, including checks he was attempting to forge signatures on. After additional investigation, Smith was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges:  - Possession of a Stolen Vehicle; - Felon in Possession of a Firearm; - Mail Theft; - Forgery in the 1st Degree; - Possession of Methamphetamine; - Lane County Circuit Court warrant for Failure to Appear on charges of Assault in the 4th Degree and Strangulation.  Thanks to Eugene Police Department for their response as well.