Alleged Kidnapping Suspect Arrested


Cottage Grove, Or. - On 01/01/2025 at about 12:07 AM South Lane 9-1-1 received a report of a suspected kidnapping that had just occurred at El Tapatio Restaurant located at 725 E. Gibbs Ave. in Cottage Grove.  Cottage Grove Police Officers were nearby and responded immediately to the location where they contacted witnesses to the incident.

During the subsequent investigation it was reported to officers that Austin Kane Waskiewicz was observed confronting his girlfriend at the south entrance to the restaurant while brandishing a firearm and demanded that she come with him.  After a brief argument the two left the restaurant together in their vehicle and returned to their residence at 40 Sweet Ln. in Cottage Grove. Officers were able to confirm the location of the residence and the presence of the vehicle described by witnesses parked in front of the house. 

Due to the volatile nature of the incident and the involvement of a firearm, the Eugene Police Department was contacted to request mutual aid.  The Eugene Police Department SWAT team responded to assist in the resolution of the incident. 

At about 8:30 AM, Waszkiewicz was taken into custody by SWAT team members at the residence without incident.  The SWAT team transferred custody of Waszkiewicz to Cottage Grove Police Department Officers at the scene.  He was then transported to the Cottage Grove Police Department while the investigation continued and later transported to the Lane County Jail where he was booked and lodged on these listed charges. 

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬: 

ORS 163.190 – Menacing - Domestic Violence

ORS 166.220 – Unlawful use of a Weapon -Firearm

ORS 163.270 – Felon in Possession of a Firearm

ORS 163.275 – Coercion 

There were no injuries during the operation and there is no ongoing threat to the community related to this incident.  The Cottage Grove Police Department was assisted by the Eugene Police Department, Lane County Sheriff’s Office, and Oregon State Police to bring this incident to a safe resolution.     

The investigation into this incident is ongoing and no further details are available at this time.

Information from CGPD


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