Corvallis Police Arrest Man for Menacing

January 15, 2019 @ 3:00 pm

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Lt. Daniel Duncan, Corvallis Police Department

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Corvallis Police Arrest Man for Menacing

On January 15, 2019, at approximately 8:35 AM, Corvallis Police Department Officers were dispatched to 190 SE Viewmont Ave for a male causing a disturbance.  A caller reported 33-year-old Tyson Welt accused his neighbor of theft, then threatened to kill them.  During this time, Welt was also seen brandishing an axe.  Welt had retreated inside his apartment and officers attempted to establish contact with him, however he refused to talk with officers or exit his apartment.   As the incident unfolded, nearby neighbors and Lincoln Elementary School were advised of the situation. 

Due to Welt refusing to communicate with officers, a search warrant was obtained and officers entered Welt’s apartment, located him barricaded inside a bedroom, and took him into custody without incident.  Welt was arrested for the crimes of Menacing and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.  He was transported to the Benton County Jail where he was lodged with a bail amount of $87,500. 

https://www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/inmate_detail?inmate=1700003828