At approximately 9:30 PM on January 4, 2025, officers responded to a reported vehicle collision into Center Market on Fairview Ave. A Dallas officer, who was in the vicinity, arrived on the scene within moments to find a Ford truck inside the building, actively driving back and forth and causing extensive damage to the market’s interior.
Initial investigation revealed that the truck had crashed through the front doors of the market at an estimated speed of 15-20 mph. The officer strategically positioned his patrol vehicle to block the truck’s exit. In response, the suspect backed into the patrol car multiple times.
Additional officers and Polk County Sheriff’s Office units arrived shortly thereafter. The driver continued to drive recklessly, destroying merchandise and infrastructure within the market. The driver reportedly stole merchandise from the market during this incident.
The incident was de-escalated when the driver exited the vehicle and voluntarily got on the ground of the market floor. He was taken into custody without further incident. Medics cleared the suspect at the scene before he was transported to Willamette Valley Hospital, where a Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) investigation was conducted.
The suspect is facing multiple charges, including Reckless Endangering x9, Reckless Driving, Robbery in the First Degree, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree x2, Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, and Theft in the First Degree.
The Dallas Police Department is investigating this incident to determine if this was a biased crime or if race was a motivator. The Singh family stores and employees have been a valuable part of the Dallas community for many years.
We commend Dallas officers and all responding personnel for their swift and professional handling of this incident, which ensured no injuries to bystanders or officers.
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