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The scene of the crash at 99W & 78th
The scene of the crash at 99W & 78th
Man Arrested After Hitting 6 Cars, Sending 2 People to the Hospital (Photo) - 03/28/24

A man was arrested on several charges after hitting six cars in a serious traffic crash that sent two people to the hospital.

On Wednesday, March 27TH at 5:36 PM, Tigard Police patrol officers responded to SW Pacific Highway (99W) near SW 78th for a traffic crash. Witnesses reported the driver of a pickup ran a red light, hit several cars and had been driving erratically before the crash. Officers learned the driver actually hit five cars along southbound 99W, and after going through the light at 78th, he hit a sixth car, wrecking both the car and his pickup. 

Witnesses reported the driver, who was later identified as 43-year-old David Rudge, got out of his truck with a knife. An off-duty Lake Oswego police officer happened to be nearby and helped hold down Rudge, along with other witnesses, until Tigard Police arrived to safely take him into custody.

The two occupants of the sixth car that was hit were taken to the hospital with injuries that don’t appear to be life threatening. Southbound 99W was closed for a time due to the extent of the crime scene and crash investigation.

Officers learned Mr. Rudge had eluded police in Lake Oswego earlier in the day around 4 PM. Rudge was taken to the Washington County Jail on a number of charges, including several vehicular assault charges, hit and run – vehicle injury charges, reckless driving, and several counts of criminal mischief for each of the damaged vehicles.

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Media Invited: Officer Gregston Returns to Full Duty After Traffic Crash - 03/25/24

Members of the media are invited to talk with Officer Travis Gregston tomorrow, as he returns to full duty after being in an on-duty traffic crash.

Officer Gregston, who rides a motorcycle as part of the Tigard Police Traffic Safety Unit, was responding to a priority call on March 12th with his lights and siren on. As he came through the intersection at SW Hall Blvd and SW Hunziker Rd, a driver pulled in front of him in a Chevrolet Tahoe and the two collided. The driver was not hurt. Officer Gregston went to the hospital as a precaution and has a minor knee injury. His motorcycle was heavily damaged in the crash.

The driver told officers she heard the siren, but didn’t see anyone coming. As he returns to full duty on a motorcycle, the Tigard Police Department would like to talk about the larger issue of safety and what to do when you hear sirens – especially as a reminder that the siren you hear may be coming from a first responder on a motorcycle.

Video of the crash from Officer Gregston’s body worn camera will also be provided.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 26th at 11:30 AM

WHERE: Tigard Police Department (13125 SW Hall Blvd)

Please RVSP to the PIO if you plan to attend.

 

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A patrol car at the scene of the armed robbery.
A patrol car at the scene of the armed robbery.
UPDATE: Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested (Photo) - 03/15/24

UPDATE 3/15/24: The suspect in yesterday’s armed robbery at a gas station convenience store has been safely arrested. 

At 12:45 AM this morning (March 15th), a patrol officer found the car involved in the robbery, a Chrysler 300, parked in a parking lot in the 13000 block of SW 68th Parkway. Additional officers and detectives arrived, along with a Beaverton Police K-9 team. A short time later, the suspect got in the car and was blocked in. He complied with officers and was safely arrested. He's been identified as Robert Mitchell, age 28. 

Investigators also recovered a stolen gun (photo attached) and cash. Mr. Mitchell was taken to the Washington County Jail on charges of first-degree robbery, felon in possession of a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree theft and second-degree theft.


(ORIGINAL 3/14/24): Tigard Police detectives are investigating an armed robbery that happened earlier today.

At 12:40 PM this afternoon (March 14th), day shift officers responded to the Shell gas station at 11465 SW Pacific Highway. The clerk reported that a man came into the convenience store armed with a gun and told the clerk to hand over money. He got away with an undisclosed amount of money and left in a car. Nobody was hurt.

The suspect is described as a black man with a larger build and gold teeth. The car is described as a light-colored Chrysler 300.

If you have any information that can help, please contact Detective Mace at 503-718-1800 or Kaci.Mace@tigard-or.gov. You can remain anonymous. 

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The knife recovered from the scene.
The knife recovered from the scene.
Man Arrested in Knife Slashing Investigation (Photo) - 03/13/24

One man was rushed to the hospital and another was safely arrested after an assault involving a knife in Tigard Tuesday afternoon.

At 4:45 PM on Tuesday, March 12th, officers on the day and swing shifts were dispatched to an assault with a weapon at the intersection of SW Pacific Highway (99W) and SW 72nd Avenue. Witnesses reported two men were fighting and one of them had a knife. Moments later, witnesses reported one of the men was cut with the knife.

Within three minutes of the call being dispatched, a Tigard police officer found the suspect nearby. Additional officers arrived and he was safely arrested. At the same time, officers and medics responded to help the victim, who was taken to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.

The suspect was later identified as Charles Tewee, age 37. He was taken to the Washington County Jail on charges of first-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon.

Officers recovered a 12” kitchen knife (8” blade) from the scene, and a photo of the weapon is attached.

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Shooting Under Investigation - 03/12/24

Tigard Police Detectives are investigating an overnight shooting that sent one man to the hospital.

At 11:43 PM on Monday, March 11th, patrol officers on the graveyard shift were dispatched to an assault with a weapon call at a motel in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway. Several witnesses reported someone had been shot. Arriving officers confirmed a man was shot, and medical crews took him to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The person who fired the shot stayed at the scene and was safely arrested. At this time, he has been taken to the Washington County Jail on charges of first-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon. 

Officers learned the two men were staying in neighboring rooms at the hotel and had gotten into a verbal argument before the shooting. Their names are not being released at this time. 

Detectives with the Tigard Police Criminal Investigation Unit are actively investigating this case.

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