Corvallis Police Arrest Two in Connection to Homicide

The two arrested are romantically involved. The deceased's role in the triad remains to be seen.

43-year old Michael A. Deyette II was arrested for Murder, Assault in the First Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Photo: Benton County

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - On January 18, 2016, at about 1:45pm, 43-year old Michael A. Deyette II was arrested on a Benton County Circuit Court warrant for Murder, Assault in the First Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

Brooklyn Sheppard

The arrest was in relation to the homicide of 29 year old Jason Scott Williams outside Shari's restaurant on January 15.

Deyette was arrested outside a residence in Forest Grove with the assistance of the Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team and Forest Grove Police Department. Deyette was arrested without incident.

Search warrants were served at two locations in Forest Grove. Deyette was transported to the Benton County Jail and lodged on $1,000,000 bail.

Also arrested in this case was 35 year old Brooklyn F. Sheppard of Forest Grove. At about 6:25pm, Shepard was arrested for one count of Murder under an aid and abet theory. She was lodged at the Benton County Jail.

Shepard was present on the night of the shooting at Shari's and was injured at the scene. Shepard and Deyette are neighbors, and are romantically involved.

Deyette was linked to the crime by a piece of forensically analyzed evidence discovered at the scene.

Deyette and Shepard's initial appearance in Benton County Circuit Court will be January 19, 2016, at 1:20pm.

The Corvallis Police Department would like to thank the community and all of the law enforcement agencies who assisted in the investigation.