4/30/26 - LCSO Case 26-2139

Deputies arrest Cheshire woman for assault with a knife

On April 30th at 11 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded with a Junction City Police officer to a residence in the 95400 block of Noraton Road, north of Junction City, for a report of an assault. Deputies learned a 62-year-old male had been struck in the head with a knife and was bleeding severely. The suspect, Jeannae Marjorie Mackay, 31, of Cheshire, had run from the scene. Fire personnel responded, and the victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Deputies searched the area for two hours without success until a witness observed Mackay in Junction City. Deputies responded and arrested Mackay without further incident. She was lodged at the Lane County Jail for Assault in the 1st Degree, Burglary in the 1st Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

Thanks to the Junction City Police Department and area residents for their assistance on this case.

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