Linn County Sheriff’s Office Uses K9 To Arrest Wanted Man In Stolen Vehicle (Photo)
- 01/29/26
Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 10:39 a.m., deputies responded to a call of a stolen vehicle in the 39900 block of Lacomb Dr. outside of Lebanon. It was reported that Travis Pressey, 47, of Sweet Home, was driving a 1990 Green Honda CRX, which he had stolen earlier in the week from the Sweet Home area.
When the caller, who knew the owner of the Honda, confronted Pressey, he allegedly pointed a gun at the caller. Pressey then took off in the stolen Honda headed toward Lacomb. Deputies quickly arrived and started searching the Lacomb area for Pressey and the stolen Honda. The Honda was located in a driveway and Pressey attempted to leave in the vehicle, but it was out of gas. Pressey then fled on foot into a wooded area. K9 Juice was deployed and tracked Pressey down. K9 Juice bit Pressey in the arm while apprehending him. Pressey was taken into custody and found to be in possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Pressey sustained minor injuries to his upper arm and was evaluated by Lebanon Medics on scene. Pressey was then transported to the Linn County Jail where he was booked on the following charges: Felony Attempt to Elude x2, Misdemeanor Attempt to Elude, Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another, Possession of Controlled Substance-Methamphetamine, Possession of Controlled Substance-Fentanyl, Felon in Possession of Firearm, Unlawful Use of a Firearm, Menacing, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Pressey also had a felony warrant for a weapons offense, and a Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for Fail to Appear on a Fail to Perform Duties of a Driver (Hit and Run.) The investigation continues and Pressey is facing additional charges to other cases.
As Pressey was reported to be in possession of a firearm, deputies and K9 Juice searched the area for the gun. As it got dark and the brush was thick, deputies were unable to find the gun that evening. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) was called the following morning to do a thorough search of the area he was apprehended. The SAR team found a .22 caliber revolver near where Pressey was apprehended.
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Lebanon Rural Fire District.
Linn County Sheriff’s Office Uses K9 To Arrest Wanted Man In Stolen Vehicle (Photo)
- 01/29/26
Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 10:39 a.m., deputies responded to a call of a stolen vehicle in the 39900 block of Lacomb Dr. outside of Lebanon. It was reported that Travis Pressey, 47, of Sweet Home, was driving a 1990 Green Honda CRX, which he had stolen earlier in the week from the Sweet Home area.
When the caller, who knew the owner of the Honda, confronted Pressey, he allegedly pointed a gun at the caller. Pressey then took off in the stolen Honda headed toward Lacomb. Deputies quickly arrived and started searching the Lacomb area for Pressey and the stolen Honda. The Honda was located in a driveway and Pressey attempted to leave in the vehicle, but it was out of gas. Pressey then fled on foot into a wooded area. K9 Juice was deployed and tracked Pressey down. K9 Juice bit Pressey in the arm while apprehending him. Pressey was taken into custody and found to be in possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Pressey sustained minor injuries to his upper arm and was evaluated by Lebanon Medics on scene. Pressey was then transported to the Linn County Jail where he was booked on the following charges: Felony Attempt to Elude x2, Misdemeanor Attempt to Elude, Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another, Possession of Controlled Substance-Methamphetamine, Possession of Controlled Substance-Fentanyl, Felon in Possession of Firearm, Unlawful Use of a Firearm, Menacing, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Pressey also had a felony warrant for a weapons offense, and a Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for Fail to Appear on a Fail to Perform Duties of a Driver (Hit and Run.) The investigation continues and Pressey is facing additional charges to other cases.
As Pressey was reported to be in possession of a firearm, deputies and K9 Juice searched the area for the gun. As it got dark and the brush was thick, deputies were unable to find the gun that evening. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) was called the following morning to do a thorough search of the area he was apprehended. The SAR team found a .22 caliber revolver near where Pressey was apprehended.
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Lebanon Rural Fire District.
