On Thursday afternoon, October 31st, 2024, around 11:00 a.m., law enforcement personnel from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence on Kotka Street in Woodburn after learning the suspect had stolen some items from a nearby store.
When deputies arrived, the suspect retreated inside his residence and refused to come out. He was identified as Franciso Guevara-Ascencio with multiple felony warrants for his arrest. Marion County Sheriff’s Office SWAT was activated. Once on scene, Francisco surrendered peacefully. No force was used and there were no injuries during this incident.
Franciso was lodged at the Marion County Jail for Failure to appear for Possession of methamphetamine, Failure to appear for forged instrument, Failure to appear abscond, Unlawful Use of Weapon warrant, Felon in Possession of a Weapon warrant, Parole Violation for a Weapon Offense, Harassment warrant, and Probable Cause for Theft 3.
Special thank you to the Woodburn Police Department for their assistance.
