Sweet Home Police Arrest Stabbing Suspect

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SWEET HOME, Ore. August 30, 2021 —  On Sunday, August 29th, 2021, at approximately 12:41 PM, Sweet Home Police Department responded to 877 14th Avenue (Upper Sankey Park) for a report of a subject having been stabbed. 

Sweet Home Police Officers learned William David Salyer-Bowen, 18 years of age, from Sweet Home, was the victim of a stab wound and was transported to the Sweet Home Fire Department by a witness. The victim was transported to Corvallis Good Samaritan Hospital, where he was treated for his injury and was later released.

The suspect, Jock Eugene Edwards, 32 years of age, from Sweet Home, was arrested as a result of the investigation.
At this time, Jock Edwards has been lodged at the Linn County Jail for the charges of Assault 1 and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
The investigation is still ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call Sweet Home Police Department Detective Martin at 541-367-5181.

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For Additional Information Contact:
Sweet Home Police Department
541-367-5181
shpd@sweethomeor.gov