Grand Ronde, OR – A 47-year-old was jailed after allegedly attacking a woman at Yamhill County campsite, leaving her hospitalized.
According to the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 6 p.m. Saturday to a local hospital after a woman reported she had been assaulted at a remote campsite off Southwest Little Hebo Road in the Siuslaw National Forest.
Investigators said the woman reported being held against her will, strangled unconscious multiple times, beaten with a tree limb, and shot at before escaping on foot through the forest. She later flagged down a passerby, who transported her to the hospital for medical treatment.
The Yamhill County Special Investigations Unit assisted in the case due to the severity of the allegations. Authorities identified Travis William Ferguson, 47, of Dallas, as a suspect. A search warrant was obtained and executed at the campsite. Deputies also deployed an armored vehicle to the remote location, citing safety concerns and reports that a firearm had been discharged.
Ferguson was taken into custody without incident and lodged at the Yamhill County Correctional Facility. He was booked on charges including Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Strangulation, Kidnapping in the First Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, and Menacing. Authorities said additional charges are expected after grand jury review.
Sheriff Sam Elliott stated the case highlights the challenges of responding to serious crimes in remote rural areas.
The forest area is frequented by campers and seasonal workers, particularly younger outdoor enthusiasts during winter breaks.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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