Oregon State Police and FBI investigate after individuals identifying themselves as “ICE” allegedly forced victim from vehicle before detaining and assaulting them

Eugene, OR – The Oregon State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating a report of individuals impersonating law enforcement officers during an incident in Clackamas County and are asking the public for information.

According to investigators, the incident occurred on Friday, July 17, 2026, between approximately 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., when a person driving on Highway 211 near milepost 5, east of Woodburn, reported being stopped by individuals posing as law enforcement officers.

Police said the victim noticed a vehicle behind them displaying red and blue emergency-style lights and believed they were being pulled over by law enforcement. The victim then pulled into a gravel turnout.

Authorities said two men exited the suspect vehicle, with one of the men armed with a rifle. The individuals reportedly identified themselves as “ICE” and told the victim they were being detained.

Investigators said the suspects forcibly removed the victim from their vehicle, searched them, and placed them in the back seat of the suspects’ vehicle. A third individual remained inside the vehicle and was described as acting as a “guard.” Police said that person assaulted the victim while they were being detained.

After approximately 15 to 20 minutes, the suspects released the victim and told them they were free to leave.

The suspects were described as wearing boots, baseball caps, face coverings, and green long-sleeve shirts. Investigators said they were also wearing tactical vests with the word “POLICE” displayed in white lettering and carrying badges marked “Police.”

The suspect vehicle was described as a newer model, smaller SUV that was blue or gray in color. The vehicle reportedly had no visible license plates.

The victim later received medical treatment for injuries sustained during the incident. While at an area hospital, the victim began receiving text messages from a phone number claiming to represent a law firm offering legal representation related to the incident.

Oregon State Police said the messages came from the phone number 971-502-5548. Investigators are also looking into those communications as part of the ongoing investigation.

OSP investigators contacted federal law enforcement agencies, who confirmed that the individuals involved were not federal officers.

Authorities are now asking anyone who witnessed suspicious activity near Highway 211 and South Barlow Road on July 17, or anyone who may have encountered individuals impersonating law enforcement officers, to contact police.

Investigators are also seeking information from anyone who received similar messages from the phone number 971-502-5548.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Oregon State Police dispatch at 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Callers should reference case number SP26-237961.