News Release from: Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office seeks domestic-violence suspect

Posted: Oct. 9, 2008, 12:52 p.m.

Photos of Matthew Marshall Ledbetter, his dog and his boat:
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The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Domestic Violence Unit has developed probable cause to arrest Matthew Marshall Ledbetter, age 30, on the following charges:

• Burglary 1
• Coercion
• Assault 4 (Abuse Prevention Act)
• Menacing
• Unlawful use of a weapon
• Violation of a restraining order

On Oct. 3, 2008 at 10:30 p.m. Matthew Marshall Ledbetter reportedly entered his estranged wife's residence in Clackamas, physically assaulting her and striking her with a handgun. This handgun has since been recovered.

SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:

Matthew Marshall Ledbetter is described as 6' tall and weighing 155 lbs. Two photos are linked above.

Ledbetter is believed to be operating a red and silver 1988 Suburban with unknown Washington plates.

He may also be living on (or otherwise associated with) a cream-colored 26' Well Craft cabin cruiser-type boat -- with a hull number displayed as WN2288RM. A photo is linked above.

Matthew Ledbetter is typically accompanied by his dog -- a gray-and-white-colored Great Dane.

Investigators believe Ledbetter may be frequenting the cities of Longview and Vancouver, Washington, employed as a house-painter. Ledbetter may also be visiting Junction City, Eugene and Fern Ridge, Oregon.

Anyone with information on Matthew Ledbetter is encouraged to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office or their local law-enforcement agency. Please contact Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Domestic Violence Unit, Deputy Paul Wade at 503-655-8211 or paulwad@co.clackamas.or.us; reference CCSO case numbers 08-28242 and 08-33853.

NOTE: The victim of this domestic violence case, who resides in Clackamas, is willing to speak to interested media outlets. Please contact Public Information Officer Jim Strovink for contact information.

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