Illinois Valley Man Jailed on Dozen Charges after Violent Incident in Selma Area
An Illinois Valley man was jailed on a dozen charges last night following a violent incident in the Selma area.
The Oregon State Police reports troopers arrested 36-year-old William Arthur Way of O'Brien on Hogue Drive on Monday around 10 p.m..
Troopers said they were flagged down by a man at the Ray's Food Place in Selma and advised of a possible assault victim at the store. The victim told them that he had fled from an incident after observing his friend being held at gunpoint by Way. They had given the suspect a ride on Illinois River Road.
While attempting to locate the Toyota Tundra Way had stolen from the men, state troopers observed Way run a stop sign, turn onto Redwood Highway and then onto Hogue Drive. Meanwhile, the man being held at gunpoint called 9-1-1 and reported that he was a passenger in the vehicle during the pursuit.
Way bailed out of the stolen vehicle and fled southbound on foot. He resisted arrest while being placed into custody by the Josephine County Sheriff's Office.
Way was transported to the Josephine County Jail where he was lodged on charges including Felony and Misdemeanor Attempt to Elude Police, Felony Kidnapping, two counts of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, two counts of Menacing, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Resisting Arrest and 2nd-Degree Criminal Mischief. He was being held without bail.
Posted on 6/10/25 11:46AM by Sam Marsh
