Deputy Involved Shooting Occurs After Response To A Stabbing Call
-07/07/25
On July 7, 2025, shortly before 7:00 pm, Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a disturbance call in the 900 block of SE Sheridan Road in the city of Sheridan. Additional 911 callers reported a stabbing had taken place, and a responding Yamhill County Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in an officer involved shooting after arriving at the call. Multiple stabbing victims were identified and transported for treatment of injuries. The Yamhill County Major Crimes Response Team was activated, and the Newberg-Dundee Police Department was designated as the lead investigative agency for this incident. This investigation is still in the early stages, and it will take time to gather all the relevant information. Additional updates, and details surrounding the investigation will come from the Newberg-Dundee Police Department.
Woman Arrested For Domestic Violence Stabbing
-06/30/25
On 06/28/25 at just before 4:00 pm, a physical domestic disturbance with a weapon was reported at an address in the 3000 block of SE Amity-Dayton Highway in rural Amity. The caller reported being stabbed him in the hand and arm. Multiple deputies responded to the location as well as medical personnel.
During the investigation, deputies learned the caller was attacked by his domestic partner because the caller had their vehicle keys in his possession and would not allow the assailant to leave the area and drive back to Portland. The caller was concerned because of the intoxication level of their domestic partner, and the increased risk of hurting herself or other motorists. Because the caller would not provide the keys, she attacked him with a pair of scissors and then a knife. The caller was cut on his hand and stabbed on right side of his abdomen.
Deputies arrested Ashley Shankle, age 40, from Portland, OR who was lodged at the Yamhill County Correctional Facility on the following charges:
- Assault 2nd degree
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon x2
- Menacing
- Interfering with making a Report
- Harassment
McMinnville Man Arrested For Historical Sexual Abuse; Investigators Concerned About The Potential Of Additional Victims (Photo)
-06/25/25
On June 18, 2025, the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit initiated an investigation into a reported historical sexual assault that occurred in rural McMinnville, Oregon.
Detectives determined that between 2011 and 2012, Jeremy Roy Nettrouer allegedly sexually abused a minor who was working as a babysitter for his family at the time.
On June 25, 2025, detectives located and arrested Nettrouer in McMinnville. He was booked into the Yamhill County Correctional Facility on one count of Sex Abuse in the First Degree (ORS 163.427).
During the investigation, detectives learned that Nettrouer has been involved in local youth sports as both a coach and referee. Due to the nature of the allegations and his past roles with access to minors, investigators are concerned there may be additional victims.
Anyone with information related to this case or other potential incidents involving Jeremy Nettrouer is urged to contact the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit at (503) 434-7470 (Det. J. Cerda).
In accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273, the Sheriff’s Office is releasing Nettrouer’s booking photo to assist in identifying any additional criminal activity.
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information On Sexual Assault Case In Rural Yamhill County (Photo)
-06/12/25
On June 10, 2025, the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into a reported sexual assault that occurred in the Nestucca River Recreation Forest, rural Yamhill County. During the investigation, investigators learned that the victim accepted a ride from Cory Ryan Williams after he approached her while she was walking along a rural road near Willamina. An adult female known to Williams was also in the vehicle. Neither Williams nor the other female were known by victim.
The victim was taken to a wooded area in the Nestucca River Recreation Forest where Williams physically and sexually assaulted the victim while away from the other female.
On June 11, 2025, investigators learned that Williams was hiding in a specific area of the Nestucca River Recreation Forest and attempting to leave the area discreetly. Yamhill County detectives requested assistance from the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office. With their help, Williams was located and taken into custody.
As part of the ongoing investigation, the Yamhill County Special Investigations Unit and the Yamhill County Street Crimes and Narcotics Team (SCAN) executed several search warrants. Williams was booked into the Yamhill County Correctional Facility on charges of Rape in the First Degree (ORS 163.375) and Menacing (ORS 163.190).
Detectives are concerned there may be additional victims given the circumstances and what was learned during interviews. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit at (503) 474-6326.
Under Oregon House Bill 3273 Williams’ booking photo is being released to identify additional criminal activity he may have been involved in.
