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News Release

Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested Following Short Standoff - 05/30/26

 

Woodburn, OR — On Friday, May 29, 2026, at approximately 7:08 p.m., Woodburn Police officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at the Woodburn Villa Apartments, 2100 Arney Lane NE.

During the investigation, officers learned that 29‑year‑old Donald Finlayson had reportedly made suicidal statements earlier in the day while in possession of a firearm. The woman involved reported that she had been assaulted and received visible injuries.

 

After the initial disturbance, the individuals left the area but later returned. A second assault reportedly occurred shortly before police were called.

Officers attempted to contact Finlayson, who remained inside the apartment and did not respond. The Marion County SWAT Team was requested to assist.

 

At approximately 9:30 p.m., before the full Marion County SWAT Team arrived on scene, Finlayson exited the apartment and surrendered without incident to officers. A firearm was recovered at the scene.

 

Finlayson was arrested and lodged at the Marion County Jail on the following charges:
• Assault II (Domestic Violence)
• Assault IV (Domestic Violence)
• Two counts of Strangulation (Domestic Violence)
• Harassment (Domestic Violence)
• Menacing
• Unlawful Use of a Weapon

 

The Woodburn Police Department thanks the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Hubbard/Donald Police Department for their assistance in resolving the incident safely.

Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested Following Short Standoff - 05/30/26

 

Woodburn, OR — On Friday, May 29, 2026, at approximately 7:08 p.m., Woodburn Police officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at the Woodburn Villa Apartments, 2100 Arney Lane NE.

During the investigation, officers learned that 29‑year‑old Donald Finlayson had reportedly made suicidal statements earlier in the day while in possession of a firearm. The woman involved reported that she had been assaulted and received visible injuries.

 

After the initial disturbance, the individuals left the area but later returned. A second assault reportedly occurred shortly before police were called.

Officers attempted to contact Finlayson, who remained inside the apartment and did not respond. The Marion County SWAT Team was requested to assist.

 

At approximately 9:30 p.m., before the full Marion County SWAT Team arrived on scene, Finlayson exited the apartment and surrendered without incident to officers. A firearm was recovered at the scene.

 

Finlayson was arrested and lodged at the Marion County Jail on the following charges:
• Assault II (Domestic Violence)
• Assault IV (Domestic Violence)
• Two counts of Strangulation (Domestic Violence)
• Harassment (Domestic Violence)
• Menacing
• Unlawful Use of a Weapon

 

The Woodburn Police Department thanks the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Hubbard/Donald Police Department for their assistance in resolving the incident safely.