EUGENE, Ore. – A Eugene man is facing multiple charges after police say he possessed a stolen firearm and stalked someone he previously knew, according to the Eugene Police Department.
EPD officials said they were investigating a stalking case involving 33-year-old Dustin Brady Overton. Officers learned that Overton, who has a felony conviction, might be staying at a home in the 3000 block of Barger Drive. Police said he had stolen a firearm and was prohibited from possessing one. According to Eugene Police, Overton stalked a person he was formerly acquainted with and threw a rock at the victim’s home, breaking a window.
At around 11:30 p.m. on March 29, an officer went to the residence on Barger Drive, where Overton came to the front door. The officer briefly struggled with Overton before taking him into custody. During the encounter, Overton threw a sling-style bag inside the house.
After obtaining a search warrant, officers found that the bag contained a stolen firearm. Police then transported Overton to Lane County Jail. Jail records show that he remains in custody as of March 31.
Overton is facing charges that include felon in possession of a firearm, theft, stalking, and criminal mischief.
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