The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) is attempting to locate a Hermiston man who is considered possibly suicidal and endangered.
On Sunday, at approximately 1 p.m. the sheriff’s office responded to the area near the nature trails just north of Third Street and Scapplehorn Road along the Columbia River in Umatilla. A citizen who was picking blackberries had found a stack of clothing, a cell phone and a wallet with ID belonging to Jason Edward Moore, 45, of Hermiston. A suicidal note was also discovered among the items.
UCSO marine deputies responded to search the water. UCSO also responded to his last known address in Hermiston. Associates of Moore reported they had not seen him since July 9 and his current whereabouts were unknown.
According to the UCSO, Moore may be driving a green Toyota Camry with kayak on top.
At this time Moore is considered missing and possibly endangered. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Moore, contact the 24-hour dispatch center at 541-966-3651. Refer to case 19-1027.
