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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Two women lure man using dating app, Oregon cops say. It ends in shooting
Two women lured a man off a dating app, then one shot him, Oregon deputies said. An area resident called 911 at about 5:30 a.m. May 17 to report that someone was shot in a vehicle near Oregon Route 99W in Corvallis, the Benton County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post. The 20-year-old Salem women met the man on Chispa, a dating app for Latino men and women, deputies said. Chispa did not immediately respond to McClatchy News' request for comment on May 23. Julia Dell Yepez is accused of shooting the man in the vehicle, then she fled the area with Alexa Montano Corral, deputies said. The man had 'non-life-threatening gunshot wounds,' deputies said. Dell Yepez was arrested May 20 on charges of: Attempted murder First-degree assault Menacing Unlawful use of a weapon Reckless endangering Second-degree kidnapping Montano Corral was arrested May 22 on charges of: Conspiracy to commit attempted murder Conspiracy to commit first-degree assault Conspiracy to commit second-degree kidnapping Conspiracy to commit unlawful use of a weapon Conspiracy to commit menacing Conspiracy to commit reckless endangering Dell Yepez's bail is set at $300,000, and Montano Corral's bail is set at $250,000. Deputies said they do not know if the women stole anything from the man as the investigation is ongoing. Corvallis is about a 35-mile drive southwest from Salem. Woman lures online date to secluded area, then he's robbed of $20,000, CA cops say 24-year-old pretending to be teen attended Ohio school since 2024, officials say Woman brutally attacked at McDonald's for her sexual orientation, IL cops say
Miami Herald
23-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Two women lure man using dating app, Oregon cops say. It ends in shooting
Two women lured a man off a dating app, then one shot him, Oregon deputies said. An area resident called 911 at about 5:30 a.m. May 17 to report that someone was shot in a vehicle near Oregon Route 99W in Corvallis, the Benton County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post. The 20-year-old Salem women met the man on Chispa, a dating app for Latino men and women, deputies said. Chispa did not immediately respond to McClatchy News' request for comment on May 23. Julia Dell Yepez is accused of shooting the man in the vehicle, then she fled the area with Alexa Montano Corral, deputies said. The man had 'non-life-threatening gunshot wounds,' deputies said. Dell Yepez was arrested May 20 on charges of: Attempted murderFirst-degree assault MenacingUnlawful use of a weaponReckless endangeringSecond-degree kidnapping Montano Corral was arrested May 22 on charges of: Conspiracy to commit attempted murderConspiracy to commit first-degree assaultConspiracy to commit second-degree kidnappingConspiracy to commit unlawful use of a weaponConspiracy to commit menacingConspiracy to commit reckless endangering Dell Yepez's bail is set at $300,000, and Montano Corral's bail is set at $250,000. Deputies said they do not know if the women stole anything from the man as the investigation is ongoing. Corvallis is about a 35-mile drive southwest from Salem.
23-05-2025
Dating app meetup leads to shooting, arrests in Oregon: Police
Two women have been arrested in connection with a dating app scheme that led to the shooting of a man in Corvallis, Oregon, authorities said. Julia Dell Yepez, 20, and Alexa Montano Corral, 20, were taken into custody following an investigation into the May 17 shooting of a man they allegedly met through the Chispa dating app, according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office. Investigators believe the women used the app to lure the victim with the intention of robbery. The victim, who has not been identified, remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Chispa is a dating app where Latino and Latina singles can connect with others in their area. The company did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment. According to investigators, Yepez and Corral are also suspects in similar criminal activity in a nearby county. The incident unfolded around 5:30 a.m. local time on May 17 when emergency dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a shooting near Highway 99W and Lakeside Drive in Corvallis. Witnesses described seeing two Hispanic women, one wearing a long-sleeve black shirt, fleeing the scene on foot. Yepez was arrested Tuesday and faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, first-degree assault and kidnapping. She is being held at the Benton County Jail on $300,000 bail, court records show. Corral, who was arrested Thursday, faces multiple conspiracy charges. Her bail was set at $250,000, according to court records. The case has prompted authorities to issue renewed warnings about dating app safety. "Always meet in public and never isolate yourself until you are certain of the other person's intentions," the sheriff's office advised in a statement. Anyone who may have had contact with either suspect through dating apps is urged to contact the Benton County Sheriff's Office or submit anonymous tips at 541-573-8477. The investigation remains ongoing with assistance from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Dating app meetup leads to shooting, arrests in Oregon: Police
Two women have been arrested in connection with a dating app scheme that led to the shooting of a man in Corvallis, Oregon, authorities said. Julia Dell Yepez, 20, and Alexa Montano Corral, 20, were taken into custody following an investigation into the May 17 shooting of a man they allegedly met through the Chispa dating app, according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office. Investigators believe the women used the app to lure the victim with the intention of robbery. The victim, who has not been identified, remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Chispa is a dating app where Latino and Latina singles can connect with others in their area. The company did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment. According to investigators, Yepez and Corral are also suspects in similar criminal activity in a nearby county. MORE: Columbia University violated civil rights law with 'hostile environment' for Jewish students, Trump admin says The incident unfolded around 5:30 a.m. local time on May 17 when emergency dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a shooting near Highway 99W and Lakeside Drive in Corvallis. Witnesses described seeing two Hispanic women, one wearing a long-sleeve black shirt, fleeing the scene on foot. Yepez was arrested Tuesday and faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, first-degree assault and kidnapping. She is being held at the Benton County Jail on $300,000 bail, court records show. Corral, who was arrested Thursday, faces multiple conspiracy charges. Her bail was set at $250,000, according to court records. The case has prompted authorities to issue renewed warnings about dating app safety. "Always meet in public and never isolate yourself until you are certain of the other person's intentions," the sheriff's office advised in a statement. Anyone who may have had contact with either suspect through dating apps is urged to contact the Benton County Sheriff's Office or submit anonymous tips at 541-573-8477. The investigation remains ongoing with assistance from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service. Dating app meetup leads to shooting, arrests in Oregon: Police originally appeared on
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man shot in car was allegedly lured by 2 women with dating app, 1 arrested
PORTLAND, Ore. () — One woman was arrested and another is being sought after authorities said they tried to lure a man with a dating app before he was shot in his car in Corvallis this past weekend. Safety concerns spark closure of Burnside burger spot Julia Dell Yepez, 20, was arrested in Salem on Tuesday, the Benton County Sheriff's Office said. A second woman, 20-year-old Alexa Montano Corral, is also accused of being involved in the incident and remains at large, authorities said. Yepez is accused of attempted murder and other charges. On May 17, around 5:30 a.m., a 911 caller reported that a man had been shot in his car near Highway 99W and Lakeside Drive in Corvallis. Two women were reportedly seen running away, heading south on Lakeside Drive. As of Thursday, the man remains hospitalized, recovering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. 'Investigators believe the suspects used the Chispa dating app to lure the victim into meeting with the intent of stealing from him,' the Benton County Sheriff's Office said in a press release. 'Yepez and Corral are also suspects in a nearby county involving the same criminal activity.' Yepez is being lodged at the Benton County Jail and faces charges that include attempted murder, first-degree assault, menacing, unlawful use of a firearm, reckless endangering and second-degree kidnapping. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
