Monmouth Man Charged In Double Murder
- 02/16/21
Incident: Death Investigation (UPDATE)
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 (3:30 a.m.)
Location: 300 block of Warren Street South
Summary:
Monmouth Police Detectives have made an arrest in the double homicide which occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. in the 300 block of Warren Street South. 50-year-old William Gembala of Monmouth was arrested on two counts of Murder in the First Degree, two counts of Assault in the First Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
The victims have been identified as 58-year-old Joseph Delgado Jr. of Monmouth and 64-year- old Michael Bennett of Monmouth. The suspect and victims were known to one another. Notification to next of kin has been made.
Officers initially responded to reports of multiple people yelling in the area, and arrived to find two individuals that had received critical injuries consistent with an edged weapon. These two individuals ultimately succumbed to their injuries on scene. A third individual who was also on scene was detained by police based on information gathered during the initial response.
Detectives are still actively investigating this case with the assistance of the Oregon State Police, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Dallas Police Department and the Independence Police Department.
All further media releases will be through the Polk County District Attorney’s Office, 503-623-9268.
Submitted by:
Lt. Isaiah Haines
Monmouth Man Charged In Double Murder
- 02/16/21
Incident: Death Investigation (UPDATE)
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 (3:30 a.m.)
Location: 300 block of Warren Street South
Summary:
Monmouth Police Detectives have made an arrest in the double homicide which occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. in the 300 block of Warren Street South. 50-year-old William Gembala of Monmouth was arrested on two counts of Murder in the First Degree, two counts of Assault in the First Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
The victims have been identified as 58-year-old Joseph Delgado Jr. of Monmouth and 64-year- old Michael Bennett of Monmouth. The suspect and victims were known to one another. Notification to next of kin has been made.
Officers initially responded to reports of multiple people yelling in the area, and arrived to find two individuals that had received critical injuries consistent with an edged weapon. These two individuals ultimately succumbed to their injuries on scene. A third individual who was also on scene was detained by police based on information gathered during the initial response.
Detectives are still actively investigating this case with the assistance of the Oregon State Police, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Dallas Police Department and the Independence Police Department.
All further media releases will be through the Polk County District Attorney’s Office, 503-623-9268.
Submitted by:
Lt. Isaiah Haines
