Violent suspect believed to be in Oregon

Sept. 15, 2022 6:30 a.m.

Oregon State Police is on the lookout for a man believed to be armed and dangerous and traveling into southeast Oregon as of Wednesday morning.

OSP was advised by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office around 10 a.m. Wednesday that it was in pursuit of a suspect that had committed multiple violent felonies from Salt Lake City, Utah to Elko, Nevada.

The suspect was known to be driving a burnt orange/silver 2001 Dodge Dakota 4-door with Nevada license plates 436 NTR, according to a release from OSP. The release says the vehicle entered Oregon on Hwy 140 and was last seen northbound from Plush, OR.

The suspect is described as a white male adult, approximately 6 feet tall with a thin build, and beard. His clothing has been described as black jacket, brown pants with a baseball cap. The pants were also described as tan camouflage.

See photos of the suspect and his vehicle at 541radio.com.

OSP says the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous, having committed prior home invasions and car-jackings. He should not be approached and if seen call 911.