Multi-Jurisdictional Response Leads To Arrest Of Outstanding Suspect - 09/23/25
Woodburn, OR – On Saturday, September 20, 2025, just after 1:00 a.m., Woodburn Police Officers responded to a report of a suspicious male at the Colonia Unidad Apartments located at 1750 Park Ave, in Woodburn.
When officers arrived, they encountered Victor Armando Vallejo, a 23-year-old male from Gervais, who had outstanding warrants, including a Parole Violation for Robbery in the First Degree and Felony Hit and Run. Officers also had probable cause to arrest him on additional local charges stemming from prior investigations, including Felony Elude, Reckless Driving, Menacing, Stalking, and Tampering with a Witness.
As officers attempted contact, Vallejo fled in a vehicle at a high rate of speed through the apartment complex parking lot. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the suspect refused to stop, and a pursuit was initiated due to the severity of the crimes. The pursuit traveled from Woodburn onto northbound I-5 toward Wilsonville. For safety reasons, the pursuit was discontinued, and the suspect was not apprehended at that time.
At approximately 3:00 a.m., officers received information that Vallejo was in the area of the 1300 block of Killiam Road NE, just outside Woodburn city limits. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the location. A short standoff ensued before the suspect attempted to hide in nearby bushes. Vallejo refused to comply with police commands and sustained minor injuries during his arrest.
The suspect was treated at a local hospital before being lodged at the Marion County jail on the following charges:
- Parole Violation – Robbery I
- Felony Hit and Run
- Felony Elude
- Reckless Endangering
- Reckless Driving
- Menacing
- Stalking (Constituting Domestic Violence)
- Tampering with a Witness
The Woodburn Police Department extends sincere gratitude to the following agencies for their coordinated response and assistance in this arrest: Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Silverton Police Department, Mt. Angel Police Department, Molalla Police Department, Oregon City Police Department, METCOM 9-1-1, Willamette Valley Communications Center, Clackamas County Communications 9-1-1, and Woodburn Ambulance.