On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at approximately 10:35 AM, Lebanon Police Department personnel responded to a report of a disturbance at 3199 Burdell Blvd. in Lebanon, Oregon. The person reporting the disturbance stated that there appeared to be yelling from a homeless encampment within the area of Burdell Blvd. involving what they believed to be two males.
Officers responded to the area and located a deceased white adult male. The second male involved was identified as Ronald Andrew Mowdy (DOB 09/30/1993) of Lebanon, Oregon.
Mowdy has an extensive history with the Lebanon Police Department that involves thefts, trespassing, narcotics and disturbances, as well as outstanding warrants for his arrest.
After investigation, Ronald Mowdy was taken into custody without incident and charged with the following crimes: Murder in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Burglary in the First Degree. The other male will not be identified at this time while we attempt next-of-kin notification.
This investigation is ongoing and there is no current danger to the community. We ask anyone with information to please contact Detective James Glover (541-258-4326) or Detective Sergeant Ryan Padua (541-258-4325).