Scappoose police say a 50-year-old man is facing a stack of charges after officers responded to a domestic-violence call in the area of NW Thorton Drive on Friday. According to the department, the man was taken into custody after a K-9-assisted encounter and booked into the Columbia County Jail. During the response, officers reported finding about 17 grams of a white, crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine, and noted that several partner agencies backed them up at the scene.
In a post from the City of Scappoose - Government, police said the man was arrested on allegations of menacing (domestic abuse), coercion, unlawful use of a weapon, interfering with making a 911 report and unlawful possession of methamphetamine. The department reported that Columbia County Sheriff's Office K-9 teams assisted and said the K-9, identified as Bravo, helped encourage the suspect to surrender. The post also thanked Oregon State Police and the Columbia County Sheriff's Office for their assistance at the scene.
How Officers Say The Arrest Unfolded
According to the department's post, officers arrived in the NW Thorton Drive area after a report of a domestic disturbance. Police say contact with the suspect ultimately ended without injuries, and that CCSO K-9 Bravo played a role in prompting a safe surrender. Once the man was in custody, officers were able to secure the scene. Investigators are asking anyone who may have information or video related to the incident to contact the Scappoose Police Department.
Evidence, Charges And Custody
Officers reported seizing approximately 17 grams of a white, crystal-like substance they believe to be methamphetamine, a detail that appears in the list of alleged offenses. Police say the man was booked into the Columbia County Jail on the charges outlined by the department while investigators prepare their report for prosecutors. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office provides public information about the county jail and inmate procedures.
Resources For Survivors
In its post, Scappoose Police also highlighted local and national resources for survivors of abuse, pointing to the Portland-area Call to Safety crisis line at (503) 235-5333. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-7233 or by texting START to 88788. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.
The charges described by police are allegations, and the suspect is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. Columbia County prosecutors will decide whether to file formal charges and when any court appearances will be scheduled.
