An Oregon State Police Lieutenant’s vehicle was rammed on I-5, Marion County Friday morning, Nov. 17, 8:43 a.m. The Lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The event took place during an attempted effort to get the suspect stopped and off the highway. The suspect vehicle rammed the patrol vehicle from behind, causing it to spin and strike the barrier, before fleeing northbound. The suspect was located and stopped in the Salem area. The suspect has been arrested and there is no longer a danger to the public. The Oregon State Police is investigating the incident with assistance from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Due to the ongoing investigation, further details are unavailable for release at this time.
