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Officers Respond To "loud Booms" In The Lake Road Neighborhood, Locate Several Ammunition Casings. (Photo) -07/03/25

Milwaukie, OR - On 7/3/25 at approximately 12:55 AM, Milwaukie Police were called to the 3100 block of SE Lake Rd. on report of 4-5 ”loud booms” believed to sound like gunshots.  Officers arrived in the area shortly after and located several firearm ammunition casings in the street. No victims or damaged property was located at the time of the event.

The investigation is ongoing, anyone with information about this event is asked to email Milwaukie Police bentleyg@milwaukieoregon.gov(link sends e-mail) or call the tip line at 503-786-7425, MiPD case #25-3929. There is no further information at this time. 

Officers respond to "loud booms" in the Lake Road neighborhood, locate several ammunition casings. | City of Milwaukie Oregon Official Website

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Update: Shots Fired At Officers During Vehicle Pursuit Of Wanted Subject (Photo) - Suspect In Custody -06/23/25

Update 6:30 PM 6/23/25

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Sandy, OR – On 6/23/25 The US Marshals, which includes detached local Law Enforcement members, served an arrest warrant on Loony John Franklin Toon, with the assistance of the Clackamas County Interagency Crisis Negotiation and SWAT in the 41000 block of SE Vista Loop of Sandy. Due to the severity of the charges including the potential presence of weapons, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) SWAT and Crisis Negotiation Team members were called upon to develop and implement a plan to contact and arrest Mr. Toon.  After a short non-violent interaction with CCSO SWAT and CNT members, Mr. Toon was taken into custody without incident.

This concluded a three-day search for Mr. Toon by the US Marshal’s service and Milwaukie Police. Mr. Toon will be lodged at the Clackamas County Jail on charges of Attempt Murder in the First Degree, Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Possession of Weapons by Certain Felons, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Failure to Perform the Duties of Driver Property Damage, Reckless Endangering another Person, and Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, in addition to an Oregon State Parole Board warrant and an arrest warrant obtained by the Milwaukie Police for the current above-mentioned charges some of which carry multiple counts.

During the initial investigation, Milwaukie investigators applied for several search warrants and obtained valuable evidence from community members. These details support evidence that multiple gunshots were fired in the direction of Officers during the prior incident.

The Milwaukie Police Department would like to thank the US Marshal’s service, The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Interagency SWAT/CNT team, which is comprised of men and women from The Sheriff’s Office along with Police agencies in Clackamas County specially trained in resolution of often hostile and dangerous crisis situations, and The Portland Police Bureau Patrol and SERT.  These collaborative partnerships resulted in resolution of this search in the safest manner for the community, your law enforcement professionals, and Mr. Toon.

The Milwaukie Police Department would like to further thank the community for their assistance during the search and participating through our tip line which did provide useful information leading up to the apprehension of Mr. Toon. This investigation is ongoing; there is still work to do in the fact-finding phase. The Milwaukie Police Department would appreciate tips about the June 20th incident involving Mr. Toon. Those tips can be shared by emailing police@milwaukieoregon.gov or calling the tip line at 503-786-7425

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Update: Additional photos of suspect vehicle and damage added. 

Shots fired at Officers during vehicle pursuit of wanted subject | City of Milwaukie Oregon Official Website

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Milwaukie – OR At approximately 2:45 AM on 6/20/25 a Milwaukie Police Officer on patrol observed a vehicle traveling Westbound on SE Hwy 224 in Milwaukie. The Officer saw the driver weaving between the Westbound lanes of travel and initiated a traffic stop. The dark colored SUV stopped at the 11000 Block of SE Oak St. where the Officer contacted the male driver and a female passenger.

After identifying the driver, the Milwaukie Officer learned he had an active felony warrant and a cover Officer arrived. Due to the time of night, seriousness of the warrant offense and potential for escape, Officers placed a tire deflation device (spike strip) under the rear tires, positioning their patrol vehicles in front and back of the car to limit escape options.

Officers contacted the driver, identified as Loony John Franklin Toon, 42, of Portland. Toon did not exit the vehicle, placed the car in reverse hitting a Milwaukie Police vehicle. As the SUV drove out of the stop location it ran over the spike strips and sped out of the area on SE Hwy 224 reaching speeds of 80 mph.

Milwaukie Officers pursued the SUV West on SE Hwy 224 and North on SE 17th Ave. During the chase, the driver displayed a pistol out the window and fired multiple shots in the direction of the trailing Milwaukie Officers.

As the rear tires began deteriorating and the SUV was driving on the rims, the vehicle came to a stop At the 2600 Block of SE Tacoma St. in Portland. When Officers contacted the occupants, Toon had fled the scene. Portland Police Officers arrived and began searching for Toon. The female remained and cooperated with the investigation.

During the chase no Police Officers were injured or police vehicles struck by bullets. No Officers dicharged thier firearms.

Anyone with information about Toon or this incident is asked to contact Detective Meier at meierk@milwaukieoregon.gov(link sends e-mail) or calling the Milwaukie Police Tip Line at 503-786-7425.

If you see Mr. Toon do not approach, call 911. Additional information may be shared by the Portland Police as they continue their search.

Major Crimes Team & Clackamas County District Attorney Investigating Officer Involved Shooting (UPDATE) -06/12/25

UPDATE 4; 6/12/25  3:55 PM

The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced the conclusion of a criminal investigation related to the officer involved shooting by two Milwaukie Police Officers of Hunter Newton in September of 2024. Oregon DOJ was asked by Clackamas County District Attorney John Wentworth to assume all prosecutorial responsibilities arising from the investigation, which was conducted by the Clackamas County Major Crimes Team (MCT). The Milwaukie Police Department learned the grand jury returned a “not true bill,” meaning the grand jury believed criminal charges against the two law enforcement officers were not warranted.

We recognize and respect the decision of the grand jury and defer to the Oregon DOJ’s process regarding contact with the Newton family and subsequent release of body worn camera (BWC) footage.

“Our thoughts and prayers remain with Hunter Newton and his family, and we recognize the deep and lasting impact this event has had. This incident also has been troubling and difficult for our officers, support staff, city employees and this community. We do not take lightly the impact a significant use of force has on so many.”  -Ryan Burdick, Chief of Police.

This week’s grand jury response means the criminal aspect of this incident has concluded.  As part of the use of force and policy review process, the Milwaukie Police Department will request the grand jury transcript and independent investigator’s reports from the Oregon DOJ to begin an internal administrative review of the incident.Sergeant Sanchez and Officer Akom will remain on administrative leave pending the completion of that internal review.

Link to Oregon DOJ statement and BWC footage: https://www.doj.state.or.us/media-home/news-media-releases/clackamas-county-grand-jury-finds-insufficient-evidence-for-criminal-charges-in-milwaukie-shooting-involving-police/

Clackamas County major crimes team investigating Officer Involved shooting (Updated) | City of Milwaukie Oregon Official Website

UPDATE 3;  10/2/24 4:45 PM
 

On behalf of the Milwaukie Police Department, I want to express our sincere thoughts and prayers to the family of Hunter Newton, who is currently in the vital care of medical staff and surrounded by family and friends.

This fact-finding process is ongoing. The Milwaukie Police Department is fully committed to cooperating with outside agency investigators and the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office. 

As part the Milwaukie Department’s commitment to transparency, we embraced the implementation of Officer’s body-worn cameras several years ago. We believe the moments these cameras preserve are a source of documentation, accountability, and can help bring clarity to critical situations. Milwaukie Officers were wearing body-worn cameras during this incident, and they were activated at the time of the encounter. The Milwaukie Police Department has released all body-worn camera footage to investigators and Clackamas County District Attorney Office for their use and review in this matter.  

As this is an ongoing investigation and to respect the integrity of that process, we will not be sharing further information at this time. The investigation remains active and is being conducted by the Interagency Major Crimes Team and the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office. Body worn camera recordings of this incident will be shared with the community at the earliest permissible time.
 

Ryan Burdick, Chief of Police

Milwaukie Police Department

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UPDATE 9/30/24 5:30 AM

During this incident at least one Officer discharged their firearm and a male suspect was struck. The person was taken to a local hospital and their condition is unknown at this time, no Officers were injured and there is no continuing danger to the community. This is an ongoing investigation, further questions about the investigation should be directed to the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office.

https://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/police/clackamas-county-major-crimes-team-investigating-officer-involved-shooting

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Milwaukie OR- On 9/30/24 at approximately 12:55 AM, Milwaukie Officers were involved in a traffic investigation at the 11000 block of SE Oak St. During this investigation at least one Officer discharged their firearm. Clackamas County major crimes team and the Clackamas County district attorney's office are processing the scene. Additional Information will be shared as it becomes available.

https://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/police/clackamas-county-major-crimes-team-investigating-officer-involved-shooting