Corvallis Man Arrested For DUII And Assault Following Head-On Collision (Photo) - 11/02/26

11/02/2026 12:30 p.m.

Media Contact:

Lieutenant Benjamin Harvey, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6924 / [email protected]

Corvallis Man Arrested for DUII and Assault Following Head-On Collision

On November 1, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Corvallis Police Department officers responded to the intersection of SW Philomath Boulevard and SW 53rd Street for a reported head-on collision involving injuries.

The investigation determined that a white Ford Bronco, operated by 31-year-old Corvallis resident Bronc D. Shuey, was traveling westbound on SW Philomath Boulevard and attempting to turn onto SW 53rd Street when it collided head-on with a red Toyota Avalon traveling eastbound on SW Philomath Boulevard.

The Toyota Avalon was occupied by 81-year-old Donald Russel and 62-year-old Anna Russel. Both sustained serious injuries and were transported to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center for treatment after being extricated from the vehicle. Their family has been notified.

A witness reported observing the Ford Bronco speeding and being driven recklessly prior to the collision. Both vehicles were rendered inoperable and towed from the scene. SW Philomath Boulevard was closed for approximately three hours while investigators processed the scene. The Major Crash Team was activated to assist with the investigation.

Following the investigation, Shuey was arrested and transported to jail on the following charges:

• Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (Alcohol) – ORS 813.010
• Assault in the Second Degree – ORS 163.175
• Assault in the Third Degree – ORS 163.165
• Reckless Driving – ORS 811.140
• Recklessly Endangering Another Person x2 – ORS 163.195

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

Two Arrested Following Firearms And Drug Investigation At Pioneer Park ***UPDATED DUE TO ERROR - 10/19/26

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

Media Contact:

Lieutenant Benjamin Harvey, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6924 / [email protected]

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, Walnum 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)

Leininger 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.