09/25/2026
SUSPECT ARRESTED FOLLOWING HIGHWAY 30 SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
Columbia County, Oregon — A 30-year-old Sandy, Oregon, man has been arrested and lodged in the Columbia County Jail following an investigation into a reported shooting on Highway 30 near Goble, OR.
At approximately 3:30 a.m. on September 10, 2026, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputies responded to a report that a motorist had fired a gun at another vehicle near Goble, OR on Highway 30.
The reporting party told Deputies that a dark-colored SUV towing an ATV trailer had stopped in the middle of Highway 30. The driver reportedly exited the SUV and fired a gun through the rear window of the reporting party’s vehicle. The victim then drove directly to the Sheriff’s Office to report the incident.
While examining the vehicle, Deputies observed a shattered rear window, what appeared to be a bullet impact or deflection point on the rear of the vehicle, and what appeared to be a bullet jacket near the driver’s seat. Deputies also responded to the reported shooting scene but initially located no additional evidence.
Over the following days, Deputies continued the investigation, collecting evidence and obtaining video footage from several local businesses. This evidence helped investigators identify the suspect as 30 year old Xavier Cerrillo of Sandy, Oregon.
On September 23, 2026, CCSO Deputies, with assistance from the St. Helens Police Department, and Sandy Police Department, executed search warrants at Cerrillo’s residence and vehicles. During the searches, investigators located a stolen fi***rm and am******on. Cerrillo was located, arrested and lodged in the Columbia County Jail.
Cerrillo was lodged in the Columbia County Jail on the following charges:
• Attempted Murder in the Second Degree
• Attempted Assault in the First Degree
• Unlawful Use of a Weapon
• Criminal Mischief in the First Degree
• Felon in Possession of a Fi***rm
• Menacing
• Recklessly Endangering
Sheriff Brian Pixley said, “This was a serious and dangerous incident that could have easily resulted in someone losing their life. I’m proud of the hard work and dedication our Deputies demonstrated throughout this investigation. Their persistence, along with the assistance of local businesses and law enforcement partners helped us identify and arrest the suspect. I’m grateful for the teamwork and professionalism that went into bringing this investigation to this point.”
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the St. Helens Police Department, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and Sandy Police Department as well as our local businesses for their assistance and cooperation. The collaboration among these agencies played an important role in advancing the investigation and executing the search warrants.
