DATE: February 26, 2021
FROM: Patrick Ashmore, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: The Dalles Police Department Robbery Suspect Arrested
On January 22, 2021 officers from The Dalles Police Department responded to an armed robbery at 3021 West 7th Street The Dalles, Oregon.
It was discovered that suspects had entered the residence brandishing a firearm and restrained the resident, Donald Lewis. The suspects had severely assaulted him and stole several items from his home.
On Thursday, February 26th, 2021 at approximately 4:30 PM Marshall Allen Mcfarlane (DOB: 7/26/1978) was taken into custody in Portland, Oregon.
Mcfarlane’s arrest is part of an ongoing criminal investigation involving the armed robbery that occurred at 3021 West 7th Street, in The Dalles on January 22, 2021.
The arrest was the result of a Grand Jury indictment that was convened on Tuesday, February 24th in Wasco County. Mcfarlane was charged with Kidnapping 1 (confining to injure), Robbery 1(overcome armed), and Assault 1 (serious injury w/weapon). These three crimes are all ballot Measure 11 crimes. McFarlane is also being charged with Burglary 1, Assault 3 (aided by another),Theft 1 (aggravated), Unlawful Use of a Weapon (intent to use), and Menacing.
Detectives with The Dalles Police Department were assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office during the time of Mcfarlane’s arrest, and he was taken into custody without incident. Mcfarlane was transported and lodged at the Clackamas County jail. He is awaiting transport to NORCOR where he will be held on the above charges.
The Dalles Police Department has been assisted in this investigation by the Oregon State Police Crime Lab, members of Wasco County Sheriff’s Office, Hood River County Sheriff’s Office, Sherman County Sheriff’s Office, Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon State Police-The Dalles, and the Wasco County District Attorney’s Office.
It is the responsibility of law enforcement to protect our community and thus far, this investigation is an example of collaboration, hard work, and determination to properly investigate and apprehend those who are responsible for these serious crimes. The investigation is far from over, and there is much more investigation and pending arrests that need to occur to bring this case to a conclusion.
It is now the Wasco County District Attorney’s Office and law enforcement’s responsibilities to provide justice for the victim of this ruthless and horrific crime through our judicial system.
As the investigation is still ongoing, there will be no more information offered at this time.
If you have any information that will assist with the investigation please call The Dalles Police Department at 541-296-2613 or meet in person at 401 Court Street, The Dalles, Oregon.