DEATH INVESTIGATION - SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR MURDER IN CALIFORNIA
UPDATE - Suspect arrested for murder in California
Early this morning, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office was advised by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office in California that they arrested Kelley on our warrant for Murder in the Second Degree. He was arrested without incident and the involved vehicle was recovered. Kelley is being held pending extradition to Oregon.
We would like to thank the Oregon State Police, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, and many other partners who assisted on this case.
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On April 24th 2024, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a deceased adult female at a residence in the 28000 block of Hwy. 36 south of Junction City. Upon arrival, investigators observed the deceased had suspicious injuries that may have contributed to her death.
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 49-year-old John Jay Kelley of Eugene. He is considered a person of interest at this time. Kelley is described as a white male adult with brown hair, green eyes, weighing approximately 220 pounds and standing approximately 5’08” tall. Kelley is possibly driving a silver 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV bearing Oregon license plate #532PMQ.
Kelley is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone aware of his whereabouts is asked to call 911 and avoid approaching or contacting him.
*The vehicle depicted is similar in make and model but not the actual vehicle driven by the person of interest in this case
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