Police Respond To Several Calls Involving Threats Of Violence (Photo) -05/16/25

May 16, 2025

 

Media Contact:

Crystal Patterson, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6937/ cpdpio@corvallisoregon.gov

 

POLICE RESPOND TO SEVERAL CALLS INVOLVING THREATS OF VIOLENCE

 

The Corvallis Police Department has arrested three persons threatening violence in a 24-hour period.

 

At approximately 10:12 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, officers were dispatched to the Wal-Mart grocery store for a subject who threatened staff with a fishing pole after being asked to leave the premises. While officers were responding to the complaint, one of the employees was struck in the face. The suspect fled on foot and was not located that day. Officers canvassed the area and shared suspect information with other local businesses. On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, a community member recognized the suspect and called in his location. Keevion Rodrigues, 27, of Eugene, was arrested on charges of Attempted Assault II, Menacing, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Disorderly Conduct II.

 

At approximately 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were dispatched to Fred Meyer for the report of a subject threatening loss prevention staff with a knife after being stopped on suspicion of shoplifting. Prior to officer arrival, the suspect fled on foot. Arriving officers located Isiais Ramirez Rodriguez, 31, of Jefferson, a short distance away and safely took him into custody. Ramirez Rodriguez was booked into the Benton County Jail on charges of Robbery in the First Degree, Menacing, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Theft in the Third Degree, Attempted Theft in the Second Degree, Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree, and Identity Theft.

 

Later that same day, at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to an active menacing call at the Dutch Bros on NW 9^th St. It was reported that a male subject was actively threatening an employee with a knife. Officers arrived on scene and arrested Alexander Wall, 42, of Vancouver, WA, for Menacing and Unlawful Use of a Weapon after investigation revealed he had threatened to stab an employee in the parking lot.

 

If you feel threatened or witness violent or concerning behavior, call 9-1-1 or 541-766-6911 to report to law enforcement.

Domestic Violence Incident Leads To Arrest In Corvallis -05/02/25

5/02/2025  2:05 pm

 

Media Contact:

Lt. Ben Harvey, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6556 / cpdpio@corvallisoregon.gov

 

Domestic Violence Incident Leads to Arrest in Corvallis

 

At approximately 11:33 a.m. on May 2, 2025, Corvallis Police officers responded to a report of a domestic violence incident at 755 NW 3rd St. A woman had contacted 911 to report that she had been assaulted by her ex-husband, who had also attempted to kill her. The woman was able to escape the apartment and call for help.

 

Officers arrived on scene and immediately transported the victim to a waiting ambulance for medical evaluation. She was then transported to a local hospital for further treatment.

 

The suspect, 45-year-old Jason Leonard Corona of Corvallis, was reported to be armed with knives and had barricaded himself inside the apartment. Officers made contact with him and spent over an hour negotiating his surrender. At approximately 12:48 p.m., Corona exited the apartment and was taken into custody without further incident.

 

Jason Leonard Corona has been lodged at the Benton County Jail and faces the following charges:

• ORS 163.160 Assault IV (Domestic Violence)
• ORS 163.187  Strangulation (Domestic Violence)
• ORS 133.310 Violation of a Restraining Order
• Three Outstanding Arrest Warrants

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Corvallis Police Department.