Man Carrying Knives in Middle of Highway 30 Taken into Custody

Gibson booking photo with picture of recovered US currency, knives, and methamphetamine.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 5, 2021

St. Helens, Ore. – On Thursday, March 4, 2021, at approximately 7:02 a.m., St. Helens police were dispatched to multiple reports of a male who was walking down the middle of Highway 30 near 745 S. Columbia River Highway carrying two large knives.

The subject, identified as 43-year-old Adam Gibson out of Hillsboro, was contacted by police near the intersection of Highway 30 and Gable Road. St. Helens police safely took Gibson into custody with the assistance of Columbia City Police Department and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.

Highway 30 was briefly shut down in both directions while Gibson was taken into custody. There were no reported injuries to Gibson or any officers on scene.

During a search of Gibson, police recovered approximately 57 grams of methamphetamine, two knives, and a large amount of U.S. currency. Gibson was lodged at the Columbia County Jail on multiple charges of Disorderly Conduct, Interfering with a Police Officer, and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. The investigation is ongoing, and more charges may be forthcoming.

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For further information regarding this incident, please contact the St. Helens Police Department at 503-397-1521.