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Police Activity In The 800-Block Of NW 23rd St - 12/16/25

12/16/2025 2:00 PM

 

Lieutenant Ben Harvey, Corvallis Police Department

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

 

Police Activity in the 800-Block of NW 23rd St

 

Corvallis, OR - At approximately 8:30 a.m. today, Corvallis Police Department officers, along with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office entry team, were in the 800-block of NW 23rd Street attempting to serve a search warrant related to a stolen firearm.

 

During the execution of the warrant, the situation escalated into a barricaded, armed subject situation. Out of caution, nearby residents were evacuated, and law enforcement established a safety perimeter.

 

For the protection of the community and first responders at the scene, the Linn County Regional Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was requested to assist.

 

At 12:15 p.m. the situation was resolved. No ongoing threat to the community exists currently.

 

Investigators from the Corvallis Police Department will remain in the area to conduct follow-up investigation.

 

Additional information will be released when it becomes available and appropriate.

Police Activity In The 800-Block Of NW 23rd St - 12/16/25

12/16/2025 2:00 PM

 

Lieutenant Ben Harvey, Corvallis Police Department

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

 

Police Activity in the 800-Block of NW 23rd St

 

Corvallis, OR - At approximately 8:30 a.m. today, Corvallis Police Department officers, along with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office entry team, were in the 800-block of NW 23rd Street attempting to serve a search warrant related to a stolen firearm.

 

During the execution of the warrant, the situation escalated into a barricaded, armed subject situation. Out of caution, nearby residents were evacuated, and law enforcement established a safety perimeter.

 

For the protection of the community and first responders at the scene, the Linn County Regional Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was requested to assist.

 

At 12:15 p.m. the situation was resolved. No ongoing threat to the community exists currently.

 

Investigators from the Corvallis Police Department will remain in the area to conduct follow-up investigation.

 

Additional information will be released when it becomes available and appropriate.