Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Busts Large-Scale Chop Shop, Recovers Stolen Vehicles and Makes Multiple Arrests

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) confirmed that a months-long investigation into a large-scale chop shop operation in northern Douglas County ended with the successful recovery of several stolen vehicles and property. Multiple arrests were also made.

Douglas County Police Execute Chop Shop Warrant

After receiving reports that stolen vehicles were being transported to a residence in the 200 block of Lower Crest Road in Yoncalla, where they were being disassembled as part of an organized operation, DCSO launched an investigation.

Several deputies worked to track down stolen vehicles and property. They were assisted by the Lane County and Linn County Sheriff’s Offices and the Sweet Home Police Department.

The investigation culminated in executing a search warrant on January 15, when deputies recovered 10 stolen vehicles, including property belonging to the Oregon Department of Transportation. As the investigation continued, more stolen vehicles and equipment were later identified.

In addition, deputies returned to the Lower Crest Road residence on February 8, 2025, where they found a stolen Sureclean Northwest power washer buried.

After expanding to Lane County, where a stolen 1956 Porsche was recovered in Eugene, further investigation led to Sweet Home, where officers recovered a stolen 2024 Husqvarna 300 dirt bike and a 1995 Jeep CJ5.

Several arrests were made, including:

• Junior Victor Cullison (28) of Yoncalla: Charges of Possession of Stolen Vehicle x9, Trafficking Vehicle with Altered VIN x12, Criminal Mischief II, Theft By Receiving, Failure to Obtain Vehicle VIN, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle x6, and Aggravated Theft I — Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories.
• Travis E. McKown (45) of Yoncalla: Charges of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle x2 and Trafficking Vehicle with Altered VIN.
• William “Willie” Spain, Jr. (42) of Eugene: Charges of Possession of Stolen Vehicle x4, Trafficking Vehicle with Altered VIN x4, Criminal Mischief I x4, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle x4, and Aggravated Theft I — Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories.

The investigation is ongoing, and police expect to make further arrests. Police requested anyone with information to contact DCSO at (541) 440-4471, referencing Case #25-0149.