Milwaukie, OR. – Official Response: At approximately 2:45 AM on 6/20/25 a Milwaukie Police Officer on patrol observed a vehicle traveling Westbound on SE Hwy 224 in Milwaukie. The Officer saw the driver weaving between the Westbound lanes of travel and initiated a traffic stop. The dark colored SUV stopped at the 11000 Block of SE Oak St. where the Officer contacted the male driver and a female passenger.
After identifying the driver, the Milwaukie Officer learned he had an active felony warrant and a cover Officer arrived. Due to the time of night, seriousness of the warrant offense and potential for escape, Officers placed a tire deflation device (spike strip) under the rear tires, positioning their patrol vehicles in front and back of the car to limit escape options.
Officers contacted the driver, identified as Loony John Franklin Toon, 42, of Portland. Toon did not exit the vehicle, placed the car in reverse hitting a Milwaukie Police vehicle. As the SUV drove out of the stop location it ran over the spike strips and sped out of the area on SE Hwy 224 reaching speeds of 80 mph.
Milwaukie Officers pursued the SUV West on SE Hwy 224 and North on SE 17th Ave. During the chase, the driver displayed a pistol out the window and fired multiple shots in the direction of the trailing Milwaukie Officers.
As the rear tires began deteriorating and the SUV was driving on the rims, the vehicle came to a stop At the 2600 Block of SE Tacoma St. in Portland. When Officers contacted the occupants, Toon had fled the scene. Portland Police Officers arrived and began searching for Toon. The female remained and cooperated with the investigation.
During the chase no Police Officers were injured or police vehicles struck by bullets. No Officers dicharged thier firearms.
Anyone with information about Toony or this incident is asked to contact Detective Meier at meier@milwaukieoregon.gov(link sends e-mail) or calling the Milwaukie Police Tip Line at 503-786-7425.
If you see Mr. Toon do not approach, call 911. Additional information may be shared by the Portland Police as they continue their search.
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