Clackamas County Government: Sheriff's Office Deputy Makes Bias-Crime Arrest After Interrupting Assault In Progress On 82nd

Press release from the Clackamas County Government:

10/5/2021

Please reference CCSO Case # 21-021312

It quickly became apparent that the woman, 21, was attempting to flee an attacker. A man -- later identified by authorities as Raymond A. Buffalo-Keys, 27 -- was repeatedly punching the woman in the face and head. In attempting to escape the attacker, the woman now risked being struck by southbound traffic.

Raymond A. Buffalo-Keys

The deputy activated lights and sirens, did a U-turn, exited the patrol vehicle, and contacted the victim and her assailant, Mr. Buffalo-Keys, ending the assault. 

Buffalo-Keys said he didn't know the victim -- and said he had assaulted her because of her race. 

The victim refused medical attention at the scene, and was provided with a Bias Crime and Incidents card and a Crime Victims' Rights card. Raymond A. Buffalo-Keys was arrested and transported to Clackamas County Jail on charges including:

Buffalo-Keys also had multiple warrants for Failure to Appear out of Hood River County.

TIPS SOUGHT: Anyone with additional information on the Oct. 3 assault or Raymond Buffalo-Keys is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office Tip Line — by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at https://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/tip . Please reference CCSO Case # 21-021312.

TIPS SOUGHT:

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Deputy John Wildhaber
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Public Information Unit

This press release was produced by the Clackamas County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.