Veneta, OR – Three suspects were arrested after deputies responded to an in-progress burglary on Central Road, prompting a K9-assisted search and multiple charges.
According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy spotted a pickup and trailer around 2:30 p.m. on March 20 parked on private property in the 88000 block of Central Road, west of Eugene near Veneta. Authorities said the vehicle was not associated with the property, and a gate had been damaged.
Deputies and a K9 unit searched the property, which includes several commercial buildings. During the search, three individuals were allegedly found loading items from a building onto a trailer.
Following an investigation, all three were arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail.
Authorities identified the suspects as:
- Max James Trezona, 36, of Coburg, charged with burglary in the second degree, trespass in the second degree, and theft in the third degree
- Justin Wayne Arbogast, 42, of Coburg, charged with burglary in the second degree, trespass in the second degree, and theft in the third degree
- Amanda Theresa Thomas, 36, of Eugene, charged with burglary in the second degree, trespass in the second degree, theft in the third degree, possession of burglary tools, and unlawful possession of fentanyl (misdemeanor)
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details have not been released.
The case highlights ongoing property crime concerns in rural areas west of Eugene, particularly along less-traveled roadways.
Incidents like this may affect local workers and commuters who rely on commercial properties in the area.
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