Malheur County Sheriff’s Office seeking people affected by firearm incident
By Logan Bagett on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
VALE – UPDATE: (From the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office)
At about 8:30 pm on Monday April 6, 2026 the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to reports of a man on an electric scooter waiving a gun around and threatening multiple individuals in the area of West Main Street and F Street, in Vale, Oregon. It was also reported by witnesses that Johnson made comments about filling them full of holes as well as shooting a cop.
The subject was identified as Zachary Blake Johnson, a 42-year-old, currently residing in Vale, Oregon. Shortly after the initial responding deputy arrived, Johnson retreated into a basement room of his residence.
Due to the nature and severity of Johnson’s threats and actions, MCSO introduced CS gas into Johnson’s room. Johnson quickly came out and was arrested without further incident.
Johnson is currently being held in the Malheur County Jail on charges of menacing, and disorderly conduct in the second degree. Johnson is also facing charges from a previous arrest for disorderly conduct in the second degree, and criminal trespass in the second degree.
MCSO is also seeking any other potential victims of Johnson’s actions as he had been throughout town on his scooter yesterday. If anyone has any similar incidents with Johnson they can be reported to the Malheur County Dispatch Center at (541)473-5125.
PREVIOUS: The Malheur County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident in Vale on Monday involving a reported male with a firearm, waving the gun and making threats toward multiple individuals. MCSO is currently seeking input from community members who may have been there, or had been affected by the incident. There have been no reports of anyone in custody as of Tuesday morning. Read MCSO’s full press release below:
(Press Release from the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office)
On Monday night (04/06/26) around 10:00 PM, Vale Deputies were dispatched to a report of a man with a gun in the area of W. Main St. and F St.
The individual was reportedly waving a firearm and made threats toward several people, including juveniles.
Deputies spoke with multiple individuals that night, but there may be others who felt threatened or harassed and have not yet come forward.
If you believe you were a victim or have any information, please contact Malheur County Dispatch at 541-473-5125.
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