Marion County, OR – A traffic crash investigation in Marion County over the weekend led deputies to arrest a 57-year-old man allegedly carrying methamphetamine and knives near a school zone.
According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on October 27, 2025, to a reported crash near the 10000 block of Marion Rd SE. Witnesses told dispatchers they saw a man walking away from the vehicle carrying several bags.
Deputies soon located the man, identified as Tony Adams, and discovered he was a convicted felon. During their search, investigators allegedly found several knives and approximately 90 grams of methamphetamine in his possession.
Adams was arrested without incident and booked into the Marion County Jail. Charges include Delivery of a Controlled Substance within 1,000 feet of a school, Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon, and Driving While Suspended, authorities said.
The sheriff’s office thanked community members who reported the suspicious activity, noting their quick calls helped keep the area safe.
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