Accused attempted murderer stole woman’s car before trying to kill her, officials say

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man was arrested during a traffic stop in Scappoose after his injured female passenger claimed he had stolen her car, repeatedly assaulted her, then tried to kill her.

On July 23, Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies conducted the traffic stop after officials said they saw expired registration stickers.

Approaching the vehicle, they identified the driver as 59-year-old David Botts, along with a female passenger.

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Deputies said the passenger immediately pleaded for help, claiming Botts was attempting to kill her…

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