Deputies arrested a 23-year-old man after a late-night armed incident at the Wellesley Park Apartments in Salem on Thursday, in what officials describe as a tense confrontation that ended without injuries. Investigators say the man tried to force his way into a resident's unit while holding a handgun, and four people were menaced during the encounter. The suspect, later identified by the sheriff's office as 23-year-old Giavonni Bernard Eason, was taken into custody without incident.
Sheriff's Office Account
Deputies were dispatched to the complex around 10:04 p.m. Thursday, according to a post from the Marion County Sheriff's Office. The post states that the suspect attempted to get into an apartment while brandishing a handgun and that multiple residents were confronted during the incident.
Weapons, Charges and Detainer
Investigators "located a Glock 23 handgun equipped with a 30-round extended magazine" and a ski mask believed to belong to the suspect, the sheriff's office post says. The post identifies the suspect as Giavonni Bernard Eason and lists charges that include four counts of menacing, burglary I, unlawful use of a weapon, tampering with evidence and felon in possession of a firearm. According to the same Facebook update, Multnomah County has also issued a parole violation detainer for Eason.
Where It Happened
The Wellesley Park complex is a five-building apartment community on Seaton Lane NE in north Salem. Property listings place the complex at 4420–4455 Seaton Lane NE, near Silverton Road and Chemeketa Community College, characteristics that align with the Northgate neighborhood, according to Onyx PDX.
Legal Status
Eason is booked and facing the charges listed in the sheriff's office post, which did not include a court date. The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge through formal charging documents and court records as the case moves forward. Authorities asked anyone with information about the incident to contact the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
