Man Arrested for Menacing and Stolen Handgun

May 1, 2018 @ 09:00am

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Lt. Daniel Duncan, Corvallis Police Department

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Man Arrested for Menacing and Stolen Handgun

On Monday, April 30th, 2018 at approximately 11:39 PM, Corvallis Police Department Officers were dispatched to the area of NW 11th Street and NW Van Buren Avenue for a report of an armed male who pulled a gun on another person during an altercation. The argument started after the victim confronted the suspect, identified as 55-year-old Nelson Brown of Corvallis, for yelling loudly outside their residence.

During the argument, Brown reportedly brandishing a handgun, cycled a round into the chamber of the gun, and threatening the victim.  Brown was seen running from the area by witnesses prior to Officers arriving but was contacted a short time later. Brown denied being involved in any incident and consented to a search of his barbershop and residence at 1108 NW Van Buren Ave.  During the search, a 9mm XD handgun, which was confirmed stolen, was located in Brown’s dresser drawer with a round chambered. Additional ammunition for the 9mm was also recovered.  Brown, who is a convicted felon, was taken into custody on charges of Menacing, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Theft I, and Disorderly Conduct II. He was lodged at the Benton County Jail with a bail amount of $70,000.

https://www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/inmate_detail?inmate=1700002563