Man Arrested Following Domestic Violence Investigation and SWAT Response in Woodburn

WOODBURN, Ore. — A Woodburn man was arrested Friday evening after a domestic violence investigation prompted a response from local law enforcement and the Marion County SWAT Team.

At approximately 7:08 p.m. on May 29, 2026, officers with the Woodburn Police Department responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at the Woodburn Villa Apartments located in the 2100 block of Arney Lane NE.

During their investigation, officers learned that 29-year-old Donald Finlayson had allegedly made suicidal statements earlier in the day while in possession of a firearm. Police also learned that a woman involved in the incident reported being assaulted and displayed visible injuries.

According to investigators, the individuals initially left the area following the disturbance but later returned. A second assault was reported to have occurred shortly before officers were contacted.

When officers attempted to make contact with Finlayson, he remained inside the apartment and did not respond. As a precaution, the Marion County SWAT Team was requested to assist with the situation.

Before the full SWAT team arrived, Finlayson exited the apartment at approximately 9:30 p.m. and surrendered peacefully to officers without incident. A firearm was recovered at the scene.

Finlayson was taken into custody and lodged at the Marion County Jail on multiple charges, including:

• Assault II (Domestic Violence)
• Assault IV (Domestic Violence)
• Two counts of Strangulation (Domestic Violence)
• Harassment (Domestic Violence)
• Menacing
• Unlawful Use of a Weapon

The Woodburn Police Department credited the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Hubbard/Donald Police Department in helping bring the incident to a safe resolution.

The investigation remains ongoing.