At approximately 1pm today, Friday February 17th an Officer from the Tillamook Police Department witnessed a disturbance in progress at Sue Elmore Park involving four individuals.
Two subjects took off eastbound towards N. Main and the female (38 year old Ashley Smith) finally stopped after commands. The male (29 year old Heffrey S. Heidenreich) kept running across N. Main, where he was found, hiding in the bushes, by TPD Officers, Deputies from the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers from the Oregon State Police took him into custody.
Ms. Smith was lodged in the Tillamook County Jail for an outstanding Felony Warrant.
Mr. Heidenreich was lodged in the Tillamook County Jail for Escape, Absconding as a corrections offender for Assault and two outstanding warrants.
We appreciate the partnerships with our local partners and the community members who came forward with additional information to assist us.
Please be safe this weekend, with Monday being a holiday the Judges won’t be in until Tuesday.
Chief Rau