Officer Diligence Leads to Apprehension of Wanted Suspect

Location: 885 Oakdale Ave | Springfield, OR
Case Number: 2405339 | 2405480
Date/Time: July 31, 2024 @ 1045hrs | August 6, 2024 @ 0200hrs
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Completed By: Zak Gosa-Lewis, Public Information Coordinator

INVOLVED SUSPECT:
Hamilton, Randy James 25 Year-Old Male | Springfield, OR

NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT:
Shortly before 11am on July 31, 2024, SPD officers responded to a 'shots fired' call in the area of Fiesta Drive. Officers learned that Randy James Hamilton (25, Springfield) had fired a shotgun, which was recovered at the scene, into the floor of a Fiesta Dr. residence. Hamilton ran from the area with a woman, Madison Jennifer Bryant (25, Springfield), towards an apartment on Oakdale Ave.

Officers contacted Bryant, who had several warrants for arrest, at the apartment and took her into custody. Officers made several attempts to contact Hamilton, who was believed to be in the apartment. When there were no responses observed, drones and officers entered the apartment and determined that Hamilton was not inside.

Around 2am on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, SPD officers observed Hamilton at the same apartment at 885 Oakdale Ave. SPD deployed several assets including a K9 and crisis negotiators, who contacted Bryant. Officers detained Bryant and continued attempts to contact Hamilton, who was not responsive. An SPD K9 and an assisting EPD drone entered the apartment and confirmed Hamilton was inside before officers entered and made verbal contact with Hamilton, who surrendered without further incident.

Hamilton was arrested on the charges below and lodged at the Lane County Jail.

CHARGES:
Unlawful Use of a Weapon | Menacing