Stand Off With Wanted Man Leads To His Arrest

Police stationed at Otis Fire Station (photo by Polk Co Scan)

Last night, April 23rd around 6pm the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office assisted the Oregon State Police (OSP) with an incident in the 400 block of Fawn Drive in Otis, Oregon. The incident involved 52-year-old Ward L. Jacobson-Elwess of McMinnville. Shortly after midnight, the event concluded with Mr. Jacobson-Elwess in custody. Although there were no visible injuries, Mr. Jaconson-Elwess was transported to the hospital for evaluation. There were no injuries to the public or law enforcement officers during this incident. Jacobson-Elwess has outstanding warrants with Lincoln and Yamhill Counties. The Lincoln County Warrant includes Failure to Appear, Criminal Trespass 1, and Menacing times 2.

The Yamhill County warrant includes Violation of Release Agreement, original charges Burglary 1, Forging times 4, Possible Stolen Vehicle, Theft 1, and Failure to Appear for Attempt to Commit Class B Felony, Menacing, Recklessly Endangering, Criminal Mischief 1, Felon in Possession of Firearm, Attempt to Elude Vehicle, Attempt to Elude Vehicle, Unlawful Use of Weapon, and Reckless Driving. Following the events of April 23rd, Mr. Jacobson-Elwess has been charged with Violation of Release Agreement, Menacing, Criminal Mischief II, Resisting Arrest.

At the conclusion of the Oregon State Police SWAT team's operation, custody of Jacobson-Elwess was transferred to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for lodging at the Lincoln County Jail.