Two people were taken into custody Thursday after deputies say they threatened others with bows and arrows in Clackamas County. The arrests were announced in a brief news release and on the sheriff's social media feed. Officials did not immediately release the suspects' names or say whether anyone was hurt.
Sheriff's Office Describes Bow-And-Arrow Arrests
According to a news release from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrested two people on menacing charges after they allegedly used bows and arrows to threaten others. The release, which was also shared on the agency's official X account, briefly summarized deputies' response and the arrests and did not list names or injuries.
How Oregon Defines Menacing
Under Oregon law, menacing is defined as intentionally attempting to place another person in fear of imminent serious physical injury and is typically charged as a Class A misdemeanor under ORS 163.190. The statute's language and classification are laid out in ORS 163.190.
Unusual Weapon, Familiar Charge
Calls involving bows or crossbows are uncommon in the Portland metro area, but police logs show they are not unheard of. A weekly call log from the Tigard Police Department earlier this year noted at least one report involving a bow or crossbow being fired at property, a reminder that unconventional weapons sometimes turn up in disturbance calls. For more detail, see the public logs from Tigard Police.
Case Heads Into Legal System
The sheriff's office says the investigation is ongoing and the case will proceed through the county's legal process, with prosecutors determining whether to file formal charges. The news release, posted on the sheriff's website, asks anyone with information to contact the agency's public information unit.
