Police in Woodburn are searching for a wanted man after he evaded capture on Tuesday and Wednesday
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023 just after 3:00 p.m. Woodburn Police officers observed Jesus Camarena, 26, enter a home in the 1000 block of Williams Ave in Woodburn.
Camarena is wanted for a Parole Violation for Felon in Possession of Firearm, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Assaulting an Officer, as well as separate warrants for Unlawful Use of a Vehicle and Domestic Violence.
The officers, aware Camarena had multiple felony warrants issued, set a perimeter around the residence and requested other people inside to exit. Camarena was not seen leaving during this time.
The Marion County Regional SWAT Team was requested to search the home.
A shelter-in-place was issued at 4:30 p.m. for residents in the 1000 block of Williams Ave, and a section of Highway 99E was closed in both directions between Lincoln St and Hardcastle Ave. At around 5:42 p.m. a warrant was signed by a Marion County Judge to search the residence for Camarena.
Marion County Regional SWAT members then conducted a search but did not locate him.
Camarena is described as a Hispanic male, 6’0” and 165lbs, with black hair, brown eyes, and a tattoo on his right hand.
Anyone with information about Jesus Camarena’s location is asked to contact the Woodburn Police Department at 503-982-2345.