Albany Police Involved In Officer Involved Shooting
- 01/06/26
***
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the Albany Police Department was involved in an officer involved shooting in the 1300 block of Twins Lane NW, Albany, Oregon. At approximately 10:48 AM, Officers responded to a Domestic Disturbance involving a weapon and upon arrival encountered an individual with a knife.
Two officers on scene discharged their firearms, striking the subject who had the knife. Officers immediately rendered medical aid until emergency personnel arrived. The subject was transported to an area hospital for treatment and condition is unknown.
No officers were injured during the incident. The other individual in the home was not injured. The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave in accordance with department policy and state law. The Benton County Major Crimes Team is conducting an independent investigation, and the Albany Police Department is fully cooperating.
During the initial police response, both North Albany Middle School and North Albany Elementary School were placed in lockdown. The lockdown was lifted after the scene was secure, about 20 minutes later.
Further details and names of the officers involved will be released as they become available by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with the Benton County District Attorney Office. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Benton County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at 541-753-8477.
Albany Police Involved In Officer Involved Shooting
- 01/06/26
***
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the Albany Police Department was involved in an officer involved shooting in the 1300 block of Twins Lane NW, Albany, Oregon. At approximately 10:48 AM, Officers responded to a Domestic Disturbance involving a weapon and upon arrival encountered an individual with a knife.
Two officers on scene discharged their firearms, striking the subject who had the knife. Officers immediately rendered medical aid until emergency personnel arrived. The subject was transported to an area hospital for treatment and condition is unknown.
No officers were injured during the incident. The other individual in the home was not injured. The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave in accordance with department policy and state law. The Benton County Major Crimes Team is conducting an independent investigation, and the Albany Police Department is fully cooperating.
During the initial police response, both North Albany Middle School and North Albany Elementary School were placed in lockdown. The lockdown was lifted after the scene was secure, about 20 minutes later.
Further details and names of the officers involved will be released as they become available by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with the Benton County District Attorney Office. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Benton County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at 541-753-8477.
Overdose Death Investigation Leads To Narcotics Arrest
- 12/17/25
On December 13, 2025, at approximately 10:39 a.m., Albany Police officers were dispatched to a residence in the 4000 block of Edgewater Drive NE for a report of a possible fentanyl overdose.
Upon arrival, family members were performing CPR. Officers immediately administered Narcan and took over CPR compressions. Paramedics from the Albany Fire Department arrived shortly thereafter and determined the individual was showing no signs of life. Lifesaving efforts were discontinued.
The victim, Pavel P. Kokhanevich, age 35, of Albany, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
As a result of continued investigation, Linn Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Taskforce (LINE) detectives arrested Austin Wade Floyd Nelson, age 26, on December 14, 2025, at approximately 6:05 p.m. Nelson was arrested on charges of Possession, Manufacturing, and Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), as well as multiple outstanding warrants.
This investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available and is legally appropriate to share.
# # #
Overdose Death Investigation Leads To Narcotics Arrest
- 12/17/25
On December 13, 2025, at approximately 10:39 a.m., Albany Police officers were dispatched to a residence in the 4000 block of Edgewater Drive NE for a report of a possible fentanyl overdose.
Upon arrival, family members were performing CPR. Officers immediately administered Narcan and took over CPR compressions. Paramedics from the Albany Fire Department arrived shortly thereafter and determined the individual was showing no signs of life. Lifesaving efforts were discontinued.
The victim, Pavel P. Kokhanevich, age 35, of Albany, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
As a result of continued investigation, Linn Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Taskforce (LINE) detectives arrested Austin Wade Floyd Nelson, age 26, on December 14, 2025, at approximately 6:05 p.m. Nelson was arrested on charges of Possession, Manufacturing, and Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), as well as multiple outstanding warrants.
This investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available and is legally appropriate to share.
# # #
