K-9 Stark Captures Car Prowler in Bethany, Stolen Property Recovered
Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - 01/04/19
On Friday, January 4, 2018, at 2:33 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of car prowlers in the 6000 block of Northwest Calypso Terrace in Bethany. A community member reported that three people were trying to enter a vehicle and later seen running away.
Corporal Micah Akin and his partner, K-9 Stark, responded to assist. After 15 minutes of searching, Stark located Ramon Zendejas-Holt, 19 of Portland, hiding in a residential backyard.
Mr. Zendejas-Holt was arrested on charges of unlawful entry into a motor vehicle, three-degree theft, and an outstanding felony warrant. Additional charges are likely as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information about the recovered foreign currency is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at (503) 629-0111.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office encourages the community to follow the 9PM Routine. Every night at 9:00 p.m., lock up property, turn on lights and bring in valuables to reduce the likelihood of falling victim to property crimes.
On Friday, January 4, 2018, at 2:33 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of car prowlers in the 6000 block of Northwest Calypso Terrace in Bethany. A community member reported that three people were trying to enter a vehicle and later seen running away.
Corporal Micah Akin and his partner, K-9 Stark, responded to assist. After 15 minutes of searching, Stark located Ramon Zendejas-Holt, 19 of Portland, hiding in a residential backyard.
In his possession, deputies located a wallet they later learned had been stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked nearby.
Deputies were able to find the owner of the wallet and return it.
Deputies were able to find the owner of the wallet and return it.
Deputies located Mr. Zendejas-Holt’s Volkswagen sedan nearby, which was occupied by two females. Inside the vehicle, deputies located a large quantity of foreign currency, which they believe was likely stolen from an unlocked vehicle, as well.
Mr. Zendejas-Holt was arrested on charges of unlawful entry into a motor vehicle, three-degree theft, and an outstanding felony warrant. Additional charges are likely as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information about the recovered foreign currency is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at (503) 629-0111.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office encourages the community to follow the 9PM Routine. Every night at 9:00 p.m., lock up property, turn on lights and bring in valuables to reduce the likelihood of falling victim to property crimes.
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