K9 Arrest, Lane Co.
On the afternoon of June 19th, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 23900 block of High Pass Road for a violation of a restraining order by Jeremy Allen Johnson, 35. When deputies arrived at the victim’s residence, Johnson fled. K9 Hektor and his handler were able to track Johnson, who attempted to hide, and apprehend him. Johnson was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for Violation of a Restraining Order and Menacing (APA). The Lane County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit is funded by community donations. All donations go directly to the K9 program to supply food, veterinary care, and equipment. Learn more at https://www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/about_us_-_now_and_then/police_services_division/k9_unit
Menacing Subject, Cottage Grove
On June 23rd just before 5 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area of Row River Road and Rat Creek for a report of a male armed with a handgun who threatened to kill another person and himself. Dispatch received additional calls from the area reporting shots had been fired. Deputies quickly located a victim and witnesses and assisted people on the bike path to safety. The suspect was identified as Chance Dean Dixon, 24. After an extensive search, including the use of a K9 and drone, deputies located Dixon hiding in thick brush. He was uncooperative and a Taser was deployed to assist in his arrest. K9 Hektor then located a firearm and other evidence nearby. Dixon was lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges of Menacing APA, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Violation of a Restraining Order.