Manhunt in Lane County for ‘armed and dangerous’ man connected to woman’s death

Update: John Jay Kelley was arrested in California early Thursday morning, according to Mendocino County deputies.

PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) – Authorities are searching for a person of interest in the death of a woman who was found with “suspicious injuries” Wednesday morning.

Lane County deputies discovered the woman in a home near 28000 Highway 36 just south of Junction City. Investigators said they have reason to believe 49-year-old John Jay Kelley of Eugene was involved in her death.

Police said Kelley stands about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. He may be driving a silver 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV with Oregon license plate number 532PMQ.

“Kelley is considered armed and dangerous,” according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. “Anyone aware of his whereabouts is asked to call 911 and avoid approaching or contacting him.”

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