UPDATE- OREGON STATE POLICE TROOPER CRITICALLY INJURED IN A POLICE INCIDENT ON HIGHWAY 30 -- COLUMBIA COUNTY

Oregon State Police

The Oregon State Police Trooper, who was injured in the police incident on highway 30, has been identified as Trooper John Jeffries.   Trooper John Jeffries started with the Oregon State Police in March of 2021, after retiring from the FBI after 20 years of service.  Trooper Jeffries is currently duty stationed at the St. Helens worksite.

Trooper Jeffries and his wife have spent the last 25 years in Portland, Oregon where they raised their two sons.  Trooper Jeffries has spent his life in service to the public.  The Oregon State Police asks that you respect the family’s privacy at this time.  We also ask for your prayers for Trooper Jeffries, his family, his friends as well as the entire OSP family.