On June 2, 2023, at roughly 3:30 AM the McMinnville Police Department with the assistance of the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office located and arrested Meagan J. Ray 38 years of age from Yamhill County, inside a vehicle in Sheridan, Oregon. Ray had been sought for causing the fire at 3rd Street Pizza on May 24th, 2023, which caused substantial damage.
Meagan Ray was transported to YCCF where she was lodged without bail for the crimes of:
Reckless Burning - A Misdemeanor
Reckless Endangering - A Misdemeanor
Criminal Mischief 2 - A Misdemeanor
Criminal Trespass 2 - C Misdemeanor
This case has been referred to the Yamhill County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Officer Lucas Henkel with the McMinnville Police Department at 503.434.7307. McMinnville Police would like to thank our partners once again for their assistance throughout the investigation.