Man Arrested Following Assault and Weapons Incident at Pioneer Park

Man Arrested Following Assault and Weapons Incident at Pioneer Park

 Corvallis, Ore. – On Thursday, July 2, 2026, at approximately 2:11 p.m., Corvallis Police officers responded to Pioneer Park, 1300 SW Philomath Boulevard, following reports of a man throwing rocks and threatening people with a knife.

 Officers determined Luke Thomas Ludwig, 40, with no fixed address, had thrown rocks, striking a 39-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man, both of whom also have no fixed address. Both victims sustained injuries that were treated at the scene. During the incident, Ludwig reportedly threatened the male victim with a meat cleaver, swung the meat cleaver at him, and chased him before fleeing the area.

 Officers located Ludwig a short time later nearby. He attempted to run from officers but was apprehended without further incident. During the investigation, officers confirmed Ludwig had outstanding warrants issued by the Albany Municipal Court and the Benton County Circuit Court for a parole violation.

 Ludwig was lodged at the Benton County Jail on the outstanding warrants and the following charges:

 ORS 163.185 - Attempted Assault in the First Degree

• ORS 163.175 - Assault in the Second Degree
• ORS 163.190 - Menacing
• ORS 166.220 - Unlawful Use of a Weapon