Armed Subject on NW 23rd St
Armed Subject on NW 23rd St
On October 18, 2024, at approximately 1:38 PM, Corvallis Police Officers responded to a report of an individual armed with a pistol in the vicinity of 775 NW 23rd St. Upon securing the area, officers were able to establish contact with the suspect, 79-year-old John Robert Berman of Corvallis, via phone. Mr. Berman exited a nearby apartment without incident and peacefully surrendered to law enforcement.
During the investigation, officers determined that Mr. Berman had pointed his handgun at a neighbor during a dispute regarding property stored in the common area. As a result, John Berman was arrested and subsequently transported to the Benton County Jail, facing the following charges:
- ORS 166.220: Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- ORS 163.190: Menacing
- ORS 166.190: Pointing a Firearm at Another
The Corvallis Police Department remains committed to ensuring the safety of our community and will continue to investigate this incident.
