Lebanon man arrested after standoff involving arson and threats

LEBANON, Ore. — On the Wednesday night, September 17, 2025, Lebanon Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance report on Dodge Street, where a juvenile caller reported a male and female fighting inside a residence.

Upon arrival, officers heard a female in distress and encountered Jason Lloyd Knapp, 45, who confronted an officer with a knife.

The officer safely retreated, and the female was relocated to safety. Investigations revealed Knapp had started a fire inside the residence, which was extinguished, and had made threats to harm himself and others…

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