ONTARIO, Ore. -- Ontario Police Department arrested four people from Washington on Wednesday for trying to pass forged prescriptions at pharmacies in the area.
Police say the investigation started on Monday, when a individual was trying to pass a forged prescription for a controlled substances at a local pharmacy. Police say the suspect was seen driving a red Dodge pickup.
On Wednesday, the Emmett Police Department located the pickup and identified four occupants, who were found to be staying in a motel in Ontario.
Police say later that day, the pickup was located at the Ontario motel and a search warrant was granted for the room and the pickup.
Ontario Police say they found evidence of forged prescriptions, forged documents, and possession of Methamphetamine, Heroin, and firearms.
Ashley Ann Harris, 20, from Tacoma, Washington; Christoper Gene Rowden, 23, from Olalla, Washington; Corey James Rowden, 22, Olalla, Washington; and Jordan John Shiver, 21, from Kent, Washington were all arrested and lodged in the Malheur County jail on drug and forgery charges.
Police say two additional suspects, Brett Marshall Burnson, 23, and Garrett Lee Crandell, 24 both of Federal Way, Washington are still at large in the area. They were last known to be on foot.
Investigators continue to work on the case and believe they are tied to many prescription forgeries, theft, identity theft, and burglaries in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington.
Police say Burnson and Crandell should be considered dangerous and should not be approached. If located, please notify your local law enforcement agency.
