MCSO interrupts a robbery

By on Monday, April 3rd, 2023 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

The following is a news release from the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office:

On Saturday April 1, 2023 at approximately 6:50 PM Morrow County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center (Dispatch) received a 911 call advising that they had a trespasser, and then advised that a man was trying to enter the house and he had a gun. The caller then advised they have to go, the man was in the house, and they disconnected the call.

Patrol Sgt. Gordon Adams was dispatched to the scene in Irrigon.  Boardman Police Sgt. Fye heard the radio traffic and responded to assist and Oregon State Police (OSP) was called for additional backup. Later, Deputy Neubert and K-9 Telly were also called out to assist.

Patrol Sgt. Gordon Adams, BPD Sgt. Fye and two OSP Troopers worked together to take control of the situation and investigate the incident. Within about 30 minutes, three persons were safely detained without further incident.

Joel Ernesto Rodriguez, 37 of Irrigon was arrested, charged with Robbery I, Burglary I, Harassment (x2), Unlawful Use of a Weapon (x3), Trespass II, Felon in Possession of Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Concealed Weapon.  He was also arrested on a Parole & Probation Detainer and Lodged at the Umatilla County Jail with No Bail.

Kaylee Lynn Mack, 25 of Irrigon was arrested, charged with Robbery I, Burglary I, and Trespass II.  She was lodged in the Umatilla County Jail with No Bail.

Shavon Lee-Onne Erickson, 24, of Irrigon was arrested on an unrelated Umatilla County Warrant.  Umatilla County advised to cite and release this subject on this warrant.

Morrow County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Boardman Police Department and Oregon State Police for their assistance.