Deschutes County deputies, SWAT and OSP arrest fugitive sought in manhunt; suspect at hospital
(Update: Update from Deschutes County Sheriff's Office)
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office confirmed Trent Michael Conley was arrested and taken into custody at about 7:50 a.m. Thursday. He was arrested by the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, Oregon State Police, and other agencies.
"There is no longer a threat to the community," they said.
Near NW Galloway Avenue, in the east area of Highway 97, law enforcement remained present for a time. Residents were advised to "expect to see investigators and deputies in the area for the next few hours."
DCSO Public Information Officer Jason Carr told KTVZ News Thursday afternoon that they might have more information to release in the case on Friday.
"The suspect is still at the hospital and hasn't been booked into jail yet, and the team is in the process of interviewing both the suspect and the victim," Carr told us.
The sheriff's office sent Deschutes Alerts to area residents early Thursday about a hit-and-run that led to the manhunt, providing a description of the fugitive and advising them to stay inside and lock their doors.
The nearby manhunt prompted closure of Terrebonne Community School, on the advice of sheriff's deputies.The school remained closed for the day after the arrest, as staff were unable to report to the building and bus routes were not operating, the Redmond School District reported.
Previous information
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office says it is actively searching for a man wanted on a nationwide felony assault warrant, facing a slew of charges including Kidnapping I, Rape I, Assault II, Strangulation, Felony Hit and Run, Misdemeanor Hit and Run, Reckless Endangering, and Reckless Driving, following a single-vehicle rollover crash early Thursday morning near Terrebonne.
DCSO identified the suspect as 29-year-old Trent Michael Conley of Washington. According to the agency, Conley is believed to still be in the area and may be armed and dangerous.
The sheriff's office said around 1:00 a.m. Thursday morning, deputies located a female who was injured and trapped inside of a vehicle next to the Alpaca Ranch property following a rollover crash. Conley allegedly fled the scene.
DCSO is asking residents in the area to remain alert, do not approach Conley, and immediately contact 911 if you see him.
"The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a suspect who fled the scene of a single-vehicle rollover crash early this morning in the area of Odem Avenue South of Terrebonne. The crash occurred at 1:00 a.m. next to the Alpaca Ranch property, where deputies located a female who was injured and trapped inside the vehicle.
Deputies have identified the suspect as 29-year-old Trent Michael Conley of Washington State. Conley is wanted on a nationwide felony assault warrant and is facing additional charges from this incident, including Kidnapping I, Rape I, Assault II, Strangulation, Felony Hit and Run, Misdemeanor Hit and Run, Reckless Endangering, and Reckless Driving.
Conley is believed to still be in the area and may be armed and dangerous. A K-9 unit and multiple deputies are actively searching the surrounding neighborhoods and properties.
Residents in the area are asked to remain alert. Do not approach or attempt to contact Conley. Anyone who sees him should immediately call 911.
This investigation remains active. Additional updates will be released as new information becomes available."
