Benton County Sex Offender Compliance Sweep - 07/28/26

07/28/2026 3:00 p.m.

Media Contact:

Lieutenant Ben Harvey, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6556 / cpdpio@corvallisoregon.gov

Benton County Sex Offender Compliance Sweep

On July 23, 2026, members of the Corvallis Police Department, Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Albany Police Department, Oregon State Police, Benton County Parole and Probation, and the United States Marshal Service participated in a multi-agency sex offender compliance sweep in Benton County. 

The mission of the sweep was to conduct compliance checks to ensure offenders are complying with the condition of their registration requirements, target non-compliant offenders who missed one or more reporting requirements, conduct compliance checks on higher risk offenders, and educate offenders on state laws pertaining to reporting intended international travel.

The following were the results of the operation:

• 248 compliance checks were conducted on registered offenders.
• Eight arrests/citations charges for ORS 163A.040 – Failure to Report as Sex Offender.
• Four arrests on unrelated warrants.
• Fifteen warnings for registration requirements.
• Nine offenders registered post law enforcement contact.
• Identified 20 offenders who were not residing at their reported residence.

The Corvallis Police Department would like to thank all agencies who participated in the sweep to make our community a safer place.

Corvallis Police And Oregon DOJ Conduct Joint Investigation At Local Spa - 07/22/26

07/22/2026 4:00 p.m.

Media Contact:

Lieutenant Gabe Sapp, Corvallis Police Department

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

Corvallis Police and Oregon DOJ Conduct Joint Investigation at Local Spa

On July 22, 2026, investigators from the Corvallis Police Department and the Oregon Department of Justice (ODOJ) executed a search warrant at the Spring Foot Spa located at 505 NW Harrison Blvd.

The investigation started after concerned community members reported illicit activities at the business and that the business was operating without a license. Investigators arrested a 52-year-old female, New York resident for Practicing Massage Without a License (a class A misdemeanor). Investigators collected evidence that included condoms, cash, credit card statements, and bank statements that were consistent with prostitution.

The female was connected with support services as a victim of human trafficking.

Man Arrested Following Assault And Weapons Incident At Pioneer Park - 07/06/26

07/6/2026 10:30 a.m.

Media Contact:

Lieutenant Ben Harvey, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6556 / cpdpio@corvallisoregon.gov

Man Arrested Following Assault and Weapons Incident at Pioneer Park

Corvallis, Ore. – On Thursday, July 2, 2026, at approximately 2:11 p.m., Corvallis Police officers responded to Pioneer Park, 1300 SW Philomath Boulevard, following reports of a man throwing rocks and threatening people with a knife.

Officers determined Luke Thomas Ludwig, 40, with no fixed address, had thrown rocks, striking a 39-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man, both of whom also have no fixed address. Both victims sustained injuries that were treated at the scene. During the incident, Ludwig reportedly threatened the male victim with a meat cleaver, swung the meat cleaver at him, and chased him before fleeing the area.

Officers located Ludwig a short time later nearby. He attempted to run from officers but was apprehended without further incident. During the investigation, officers confirmed Ludwig had outstanding warrants issued by the Albany Municipal Court and the Benton County Circuit Court for a parole violation.

Ludwig was lodged at the Benton County Jail on the outstanding warrants and the following charges:

• ORS 163.185 - Attempted Assault in the First Degree
• ORS 163.175 - Assault in the Second Degree
• ORS 163.190 - Menacing
• ORS 166.220 - Unlawful Use of a Weapon

Community Livability Unit Operation Results In Arrest Of Repeat Retail Theft Suspect - 07/02/26

07/02/2026 8:30 a.m.

Media Contact:

Lieutenant Ben Harvey, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6556 / cpdpio@corvallisoregon.gov

Community Livability Unit Operation Results in Arrest of Repeat Retail Theft Suspect

On Friday, June 12, 2026, the Corvallis Police Department's Community Livability Unit (CLU) conducted a proactive retail theft and crime prevention operation in partnership with a local business in Corvallis.

The Community Livability Unit regularly conducts these operations as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce crime, improve public safety, and support local businesses. Working alongside loss prevention personnel allows officers to identify repeat offenders, interrupt organized retail theft activity and deter future criminal behavior.

During the four-hour operation, officers made multiple arrests related to theft and other criminal offenses.

One significant arrest involved 48-year-old Oscar Porras of Salem. Loss prevention staff recognized Porras from previous theft investigations involving more than $1,000 in stolen merchandise and notified officers after he entered a business on NE Four Acre Place.

Officers determined Porras was attempting to steal nearly $600 in additional merchandise and was in possession of a theft device. During the investigation, officers also discovered Porras had been using his brother's identity to avoid detection because he had multiple outstanding felony theft warrants. Investigators learned he had successfully misidentified himself to law enforcement on several occasions over the past year. Loss prevention personnel also reported multiple open theft investigations involving Porras at businesses across Oregon.

Porras was arrested and lodged at the Benton County Jail on charges including:

ORS 164.045 Att. Theft II

ORS 164.235  Possession of a Burglary Tool or Theft Device

ORS  162.385 False Information to Police