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Two Arrested Following Firearms And Drug Investigation At Pioneer Park - 10/19/26

News Release

Corvallis Police Department

180 NW 5th Street

  Corvallis, OR 97330

541-766-6924

 

10/19/2026 8:00 a.m.

 

Media Contact:

Lieutenant Benjamin Harvey, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6924 / cpdpio@corvallisoregon.gov

 

Two Arrested Following Firearms and Drug Investigation at Pioneer Park

 

CORVALLIS, Ore. – On October 15, 2026, at approximately 12:52 a.m., Corvallis Police Department officers responded to Pioneer Park, located in the 1300 block of SW Philomath Boulevard, for a reported disturbance of an unknown nature.

 

Upon arrival, officers contacted three individuals near a parked vehicle, including the driver, 32-year-old Lloyd D. Leininger of Sweet Home, and a passenger, 48-year-old Rick L. Walnum of Brownsville. A third individual, a 44-year-old male with no fixed address, was standing near the passenger side of the vehicle.

 

During the investigation, officers observed indicators of controlled substance activity. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of a firearm and evidence of controlled substance use.

 

Officers obtained a search warrant for a backpack associated with the passenger. The search revealed a substantial quantity of suspected fentanyl concealed inside a false container, along with a second firearm. Officers also located a large amount of cash.

 

As a result of the investigation, Leininger was arrested for the following offenses:

 

  • Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Fentanyl (ORS 475.790)
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance – Fentanyl, Commercial Drug Offense (ORS 475.794)
  • Felon in Possession of a Firearm (ORS 166.270)
  • Unlawful Possession of a Firearm – Concealed (ORS 166.250)

 

Walnum was arrested for the following offenses:

 

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine (ORS 475.894)
  • Unlawful Possession of a Firearm – Concealed (ORS 166.250)

 

Officers seized suspected fentanyl, two firearms, and additional evidence associated with controlled substance offenses.

 

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information related to the investigation is encouraged to contact the Corvallis Police Department at 541-766-6924.

Two Arrested Following Firearms And Drug Investigation At Pioneer Park - 10/19/26

News Release

Corvallis Police Department

180 NW 5th Street

  Corvallis, OR 97330

541-766-6924

 

10/19/2026 8:00 a.m.

 

Media Contact:

Lieutenant Benjamin Harvey, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6924 / cpdpio@corvallisoregon.gov

 

Two Arrested Following Firearms and Drug Investigation at Pioneer Park

 

CORVALLIS, Ore. – On October 15, 2026, at approximately 12:52 a.m., Corvallis Police Department officers responded to Pioneer Park, located in the 1300 block of SW Philomath Boulevard, for a reported disturbance of an unknown nature.

 

Upon arrival, officers contacted three individuals near a parked vehicle, including the driver, 32-year-old Lloyd D. Leininger of Sweet Home, and a passenger, 48-year-old Rick L. Walnum of Brownsville. A third individual, a 44-year-old male with no fixed address, was standing near the passenger side of the vehicle.

 

During the investigation, officers observed indicators of controlled substance activity. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of a firearm and evidence of controlled substance use.

 

Officers obtained a search warrant for a backpack associated with the passenger. The search revealed a substantial quantity of suspected fentanyl concealed inside a false container, along with a second firearm. Officers also located a large amount of cash.

 

As a result of the investigation, Leininger was arrested for the following offenses:

 

  • Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Fentanyl (ORS 475.790)
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance – Fentanyl, Commercial Drug Offense (ORS 475.794)
  • Felon in Possession of a Firearm (ORS 166.270)
  • Unlawful Possession of a Firearm – Concealed (ORS 166.250)

 

Walnum was arrested for the following offenses:

 

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine (ORS 475.894)
  • Unlawful Possession of a Firearm – Concealed (ORS 166.250)

 

Officers seized suspected fentanyl, two firearms, and additional evidence associated with controlled substance offenses.

 

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information related to the investigation is encouraged to contact the Corvallis Police Department at 541-766-6924.