Jefferson County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 29-year-old Madras man Wednesday after responding to a report of a suspicious person armed with a rifle in southwest Madras, according to the sheriff's log released this week.
The Incident
Deputies were dispatched to the southwest portion of the city following the report. After conducting an investigation on the scene, they located a person matching the description given by the caller — identified as Carson Foster, 29, of Madras — and took him into custody.
The specific charges filed against Foster had not been publicly released as of press time. The sheriff's office did not indicate that any shots were fired or that any additional parties were threatened during the incident.
Second Firearms Report in a Week
The arrest comes less than a week after a separate firearms-related call prompted a temporary school lockout across Madras. On November 6, local schools were placed in a secure status after law enforcement received reports of a man walking near school grounds while possibly carrying a firearm. That situation was resolved without injury — the individual was found to be carrying a pellet gun, and Jefferson County Sheriff Jason Pollock said the man appeared to have had no harmful intentions.
The two incidents are not believed to be connected.
Other Items from the Sheriff's Log
Additional entries from recent log periods included:
- A traffic stop on Highway 361 in which a Bend woman, Shelly Lynn Wickman, 35, was taken into custody for driving while suspended (misdemeanor) and a parole violation.
- A separate report involving assault on an officer, as well as a DUII and reckless driving call.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office serves Madras, Metolius, Culver, Crooked River Ranch, and all unincorporated areas of the county. Residents can report suspicious activity to the non-emergency line at (541) 475-5225 or dial 9-1-1 for active emergencies.