Springfield, OR – A tense situation unfolded northeast of Springfield on Monday evening, resulting in the arrest of an alleged armed burglary suspect after a standoff in the Camp Creek area.
According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately 7 p.m. Monday to reports of an armed burglary in the 88700 block of Easy Lane, where a resident reported seeing a man allegedly trespassing on the property with a firearm. Authorities said the resident confronted the suspect, identified as David Anthony Raymond, 34, of Eugene, who then allegedly fired a shot after refusing to leave the premises. Residents quickly took shelter and called 911.
Upon arrival, deputies deployed a thermal-equipped drone to locate the suspect. According to law enforcement, Raymond was seen leaving his vehicle armed with both a handgun and a rifle before allegedly firing several shots in the deputies’ direction while lying in a prone position several hundred yards away. An armored rescue vehicle was then brought in as crisis negotiators attempted to make contact. Officials say a sergeant with the Crisis Negotiation Team eventually reached Raymond by phone, and he surrendered peacefully after driving his vehicle closer to deputies.
Raymond was booked into Lane County Jail on multiple charges, including alleged Attempted Assault in the First Degree, two counts of Menacing, two counts of Recklessly Endangering, Burglary in the First Degree, and Theft in the First Degree.
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office expressed appreciation for the assistance provided by the Eugene Police Department, Springfield Police Department, and Oregon State Police during the incident.
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