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Man Convicted in 2020 Eugene Riot Arrested on Outstanding Warrant

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Eugene, Ore. — Arei Mathias Johnson , convicted in 2021 for his role in the May 2020 riots in Eugene, was arrested today, March 17, 2026, on a bench warrant issued four years ago for failing to appear in court. Johnson, now in his early 30s, attended a hearing on the warrant in Lane County court this afternoon. Court records indicate a follow-up sentencing hearing related to the warrant is scheduled for March 20, 2026. The warrant stemmed from Johnson's failure to appear at an April 4, 2022, hearing tied to his sentencing following the 2021 conviction. In 2021, Johnson was found guilty of multiple charges connected to the chaotic events of May 29/30, 2020, including Riot , Burglary in the Second Degree , Theft in the First Degree , Menacing , Interfering with Peace/Parole and Probation Officer , and Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree . He received a sentence of time served, and probation in 2021, which was projected to expire on May 28, 2024. The original charges arose from J...
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Eugene Man Captured on Felony Driving Charges, Parole Violation Tied to Fatal 2017 Crash

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  Eugene, OR — Andrew D. Capps , 31, of Eugene, was arrested by the Oregon State Police on March 10, 2026, and booked into the Lane County Jail.  The arrest stems from a bench warrant issued in November 2025 after Capps failed to appear for a trial on a felony charge of driving while his license was suspended or revoked. Capps faces the following charges: ORS 811.182 - Criminal Driving While Suspended/Revoked (Felony) - Case Number 26CR13717 ORS 162.235 - Obstructing Governmental or Judicial Administration (Misdemeanor) - Case Number 26CR13717 ORS 162.385 - Giving False Information to Police Officer (Misdemeanor) - Case Number 26CR13717 ORS 811.182 - Criminal Driving While Suspended/Revoked (Felony) - Case Number 25CR17789 ORS 144.350 - Parole Violation (Homicide-related) - Case Number PAROLE The current charges build on Capps' prior criminal history involving driving offenses. In March 2025, he was arrested for operating a vehicle despite a lifetime driver's license rev...
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