Weapons Seized And Arrest Made After Reports Of Gunfire In Sheridan (Photo) -04/15/25

On Sunday, April 13th, the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of gunshots in the 100 block of NW Richard Street in Sheridan. Deputies responded to the area and contacted a local resident, Jess Acuff, who denied discharging a firearm within city limits.

 

Later that evening, deputies were again dispatched to the area in response to a 911 hang-up call. An Oregon State Police Trooper, already in the vicinity and familiar with Mr. Acuff from previous encounters, made contact with him at his residence. During this interaction, the Trooper observed that Mr. Acuff was carrying a concealed handgun. Due to prior felony convictions, Mr. Acuff is prohibited by law from possessing firearms.

 

Deputies arrived shortly thereafter and attempted to engage with Mr. Acuff. A brief standoff lasted for several minutes before Mr. Acuff taken safely into custody.

 

A Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office detective assisted and obtained a search warrant for the residence. The subsequent search resulted in the seizure of 17 firearms—16 of which appear to have been manufactured by Mr. Acuff using various parts kits. Deputies also confiscated hundreds of rounds of ammunition, multiple firearm accessories, and numerous unassembled gun components. Firearms were found staged throughout the residence, and investigators discovered evidence that several rounds had been discharged inside the home.

 

Mr. Acuff was lodged at the Yamhill County Correctional Facility on multiple weapons-related charges. Following his initial appearance in Yamhill County Circuit Court, bail was set at $500,000.

Update Regarding Shooting Incident In Rural Grand Ronde -03/31/25

The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU) continues to investigate a shooting incident that took place in the early morning hours of March 27th in rural Grand Ronde.

 

Through the ongoing investigation, detectives can confirm that the victim and the suspect, were both coworkers and acquaintances at the time of the incident.

 

Cesar Flores, age 41, has been arrested on charges of Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Assault in the First Degree. He remains in custody at the Yamhill County Correctional Facility with a bail set at $750,000.

 

SIU is continuing to work diligently to gather additional information regarding the incident. As the investigation is still ongoing, we ask anyone with information to please contact Detective J. Cerda at cerdaj@yamhillcounty.gov or at the Sheriff’s Office’s business line, 503-434-7506.

Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting In Rural Grand Ronde (Photo) -03/27/25

In the early morning hours of Thursday, March 27, 2025 deputies from the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting incident at a residence located in the 46000 block of SW Lachance Road in rural Grand Ronde. The homeowner rendered aid to the victim until law enforcement and medics arrived at the scene.  The victim is a Sheridan man who was shot multiple times.  He was transported to a regional hospital for critical care treatment and his prognosis at this time is unknown.  The homeowner remained at the scene and was fully cooperative with law enforcement. Alcohol consumption was a factor in this incident.

 

The suspect is a resident of Woodburn. He initially fled the scene though he was briefly in contact by telephone with 911.  After several hours of intensive efforts to locate him, the suspect turned himself in to law enforcement. 

 

This investigation is ongoing and additional information will be released later today. Anyone with direct knowledge of this incident is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Will Lavish by calling 503-434-7506. 

 

There is no danger to the public at this time related to this incident and there are no suspects at large in connection with this investigation.  We would like to thank the personnel of the Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department, the Grand Ronde Fire Department, the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, the Salem Police Department, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and the Woodburn Police Department for their assistance with this incident.” 

 

Sheriff Sam Elliott