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District Attorney charges fugitive with Attempted Murder; Cantwell still at large

District Attorney charges fugitive with Attempted Murder; Cantwell still at large

From the Wasco County District Attorney’s Office:

Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis

Monday, Nov. 15 - Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis announced that Logan Cantwell is being charged with Attempted Murder in the First Degree, Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, and Attempt to Elude.

On Saturday, November 13, 2021, Logan Cantwell fired shots at a Wasco County Sheriff’s Deputy near Shaniko, OR in an attempt to elude arrest along Highway 97.  No one was injured in the fire exchange, but Cantwell escaped and is still at large.  The investigation is still ongoing and involves several law enforcement agencies throughout the Columbia River Gorge region. 

 Cantwell is a white, 23-year-old male, 5’09” with short strawberry-blonde hair, blue eyes, and weighing approximately 182 lbs. 


Photo of Cantwell from Oregon State Police

Cantwell is considered armed and dangerous.  If he is seen, the public should not approach him, but contact law enforcement immediately.  Cantwell is believed to be in the Columbia River Gorge and may be on either the Oregon or Washington.  He may be going by an alias, Logan Taylor or Kendall Myers.

Read CCCNew’s original story here

Information on Cantwell’s whereabouts or information that would help the investigations should be directed to 911 or the Oregon State Police Dispatch at 800-442-0776 or OSP (677) from your mobile phone. 




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Shooter still at large in Mid-Columbia; SWAT team called to TD on Saturday, Nov. 13

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