Significant Fentanyl Arrest Made In The 300 Block Of Alameda Avenue (Photo) -07/29/24

Eric M. Christensen, age 52, of Astoria, was arrested on July 27, 2024, in the 300 Block of Alameda Avenue and charged with:

• Unlawful Delivery of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl) – Super Substantial Quantity
• Unlawful Delivery of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl)
• Unlawful Delivery of Heroin
• Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine
• Unlawful Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance – Substantial Quantity
• Unlawful Possession of Heroin – Substantial Quantity
• Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine
• Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon

On July 27, 2024, at approximately 7:15 p.m., Sergeant Duryea was in the 300 Block of Alameda Avenue, clearing another call for service, when he observed Eric Christensen slumped over in the driver’s seat of a vehicle.  He contacted Christensen and observed a large quantity of suspected fentanyl in his lap.  Sergeant Duryea attempted to render aid to Christensen for what appeared to be an overdose and ultimately arrested him after a short struggle.  A search incident to the arrest revealed:

• 142.6 grams of fentanyl powder
• 7.7 grams of methamphetamine
• 21.4 grams of heroin
• $6,010 cash
• one restricted weapon

Christensen was arraigned this afternoon and held in custody on $250,000 bail.  Clatsop County Deputy District Attorney Sarah Shepherd said that this is the largest powdered fentanyl seizure the County has seen.  

Anyone with additional information regarding this crime is asked to contact Sergeant Duryea of the Astoria Police Department at 503-325-4411 or by email at aduryea@astoria.gov.