Philomath police: Shots fired as man kidnaps ex and her mom
04:10 PM PDT on Monday, August 4, 2008
PHILOMATH, Ore. -- A Philomath man was charged with trying to kidnap his ex-girlfriend and then her mother in a violent police standoff early Monday.
Oregon State Police said a Philomath officer was called to a burglary at the home on S. 15th Street just before 1 a.m. Detectives said 49-year-old William Martin was armed with handgun and trying to force his 51-year old ex-girlfriend into a pickup, but got distracted by the officer and the woman ran.
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According to investigators, the officer fired one shot during the confrontation, missing Martin, who ran inside and then tried to take the victim’s 74-year-old mother hostage.
Officers from OSP, several surrounding area agencies and a SWAT team were locked in a two-hour standoff at the home before Martin surrendered peacefully.
Martin was charged with kidnapping, burglary, menacing and violating a restraining order.
No one was hurt.
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