Police Respond to Several Calls Involving Threats of Violence

The Corvallis Police Department has arrested three persons threatening violence in a 24-hour period.

At approximately 10:12 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, officers were dispatched to the Wal-Mart grocery store for a subject who threatened staff with a fishing pole after being asked to leave the premises. While officers were responding to the complaint, one of the employees was struck in the face. The suspect fled on foot and was not located that day. Officers canvassed the area and shared suspect information with other local businesses. On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, a community member recognized the suspect and called in his location. Keevion Rodrigues, 27, of Eugene, was arrested on charges of Attempted Assault II, Menacing, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Disorderly Conduct II.

At approximately 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were dispatched to Fred Meyer for the report of a subject threatening loss prevention staff with a knife after being stopped on suspicion of shoplifting. Prior to officer arrival, the suspect fled on foot. Arriving officers located Isiais Ramirez Rodriguez, 31, of Jefferson, a short distance away and safely took him into custody. Ramirez Rodriguez was booked into the Benton County Jail on charges of Robbery in the First Degree, Menacing, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Theft in the Third Degree, Attempted Theft in the Second Degree, Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree, and Identity Theft.

Later that same day, at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to an active menacing call at the Dutch Bros on NW 9th St. It was reported that a male subject was actively threatening an employee with a knife. Officers arrived on scene and arrested Alexander Wall, 42, of Vancouver, WA, for Menacing and Unlawful Use of a Weapon after investigation revealed he had threatened to stab an employee in the parking lot.

If you feel threatened or witness violent or concerning behavior, call 9-1-1 or 541-766-6911 to report to law enforcement.