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OSP Serves Search Warrants In Southern Lane County - 04/27/26

LANE COUNTY, Ore. (27 April 2026) – On Friday, April 24, 2026, in the early morning hours, Oregon State Troopers from the Springfield, Albany, and Oakridge patrol offices, along with OSP SWAT, served search warrants on two residences on Siuslaw River Road in southern Lane County.

 

The search warrant involved the search of two residences and stemmed from a lengthy investigation involving a convicted felon and another individual violating weapons restrictions while unlawfully hunting and trespassing on private property.

 

Destin Christopher Hunt (28) was lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges of felon in possession of a firearm, criminal trespass, no big game tag, and no hunting license. Additionally, following the execution of the search warrant, Hunt was charged with further felony offenses, including unlawful possession of a machine gun, unlawful possession of firearm silencers, and unlawful possession of a Schedule II substance.

 

The second suspect, Jesse James Chenoweth (38) was lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, criminal trespass, no big game tag, no hunting license, and violation of stalking/protective order. Following the execution of the search warrant, Chenoweth was additionally charged with unlawful possession of buck deer, unlawful possession of a bobcat, and unlawful possession of grouse.

 

Both were taken into custody without incident.

 

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About the Oregon State Police

Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon.

OSP Serves Search Warrants In Southern Lane County - 04/27/26

LANE COUNTY, Ore. (27 April 2026) – On Friday, April 24, 2026, in the early morning hours, Oregon State Troopers from the Springfield, Albany, and Oakridge patrol offices, along with OSP SWAT, served search warrants on two residences on Siuslaw River Road in southern Lane County.

 

The search warrant involved the search of two residences and stemmed from a lengthy investigation involving a convicted felon and another individual violating weapons restrictions while unlawfully hunting and trespassing on private property.

 

Destin Christopher Hunt (28) was lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges of felon in possession of a firearm, criminal trespass, no big game tag, and no hunting license. Additionally, following the execution of the search warrant, Hunt was charged with further felony offenses, including unlawful possession of a machine gun, unlawful possession of firearm silencers, and unlawful possession of a Schedule II substance.

 

The second suspect, Jesse James Chenoweth (38) was lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, criminal trespass, no big game tag, no hunting license, and violation of stalking/protective order. Following the execution of the search warrant, Chenoweth was additionally charged with unlawful possession of buck deer, unlawful possession of a bobcat, and unlawful possession of grouse.

 

Both were taken into custody without incident.

 

# # #

 

About the Oregon State Police

Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon.