Man threatens crowd with pepper launcher near Jefferson street, Jefferson OR
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WeaponsIn Jefferson, a man threatened people with a device mistaken for a firearm. Deputies responded swiftly, confirmed it was a pepper launcher, and resolved the situation without charges.
Audio|Heard on: Marion County Sheriff Dispatch
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03:15
Transcript:
00:00
Our caller advises the suspect threatened others with a pepper launcher.
00:12
Unison route to Jefferson.
00:14
This is now a menace call.
00:16
Additional callers report the suspect pointed the device at them twice.
00:23
Walmart, that's easy.
00:26
Can we get clarification on where the suspect is? In a field or at a residence?
00:38
Notes say suspect is north in a field and near Fifth and Walnut intersection.
00:47
I'll try to get further clarification.
00:52
This has Kenneth Wicker shams written all over it, I'm about 30 seconds away.
01:15
Quick break for dispatch.
01:17
Suspect currently at 525 Walnut, subjects walking southbound on Fifth.
01:23
Unclear who is who.
01:26
Sally, I'm with a couple.
01:28
They're walking towards me.
01:29
This and Hazel.
01:40
28157, do you want OSP or Lynn until we arrive?
01:49
I'm with the complainants now.
01:52
Sounds like this is at the house, 525 Walnut.
01:58
155,
02:00
I added Kenneth.
02:15
Wickersham not involved.
02:19
Suspect with the gun believed to be Richard Ormsby.
02:41
Units on call: Richard Ormsby has put down the pepper launcher.
02:47
Device mistaken for gun by complainants.
02:57
157, I copy.
03:06
157 incoming can reduce.
03:08
This is going to be Coast 4.
03:10
I'm going to talk with Mr.
03:11
Ormsby, complainants don't want to pursue criminal action.
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Location mentioned:
Walnut St, Jefferson, OR 97352
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