Encounter at Dating App Gathering Results in Shooting, Arrests: Law Enforcement in Oregon Report
In Corvallis, Oregon, two women have been detained by authorities following a violent incident linked to the Chispa dating app. Julia Dell Yepez, 20, and Alexa Montano Corral, also 20, are accused of meeting a victim through the app with the intention of robbing him, which led to a shooting on May 17 near Highway 99W and Lakeside Drive.
The victim, who remains unidentified, was shot inside a vehicle and is currently hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Two Hispanic women, one wearing a long-sleeve black shirt, were reportedly seen fleeing the scene on foot following the incident.
Yepez was apprehended on May 21 and is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, first-degree assault, and kidnapping. She is being held at the Benton County Jail on $300,000 bail, according to court records. Corral, who was arrested on May 22, is facing multiple conspiracy charges. Her bail was set at $250,000, as indicated in court records.
The sheriff's office has issued a warning about the risks associated with using dating apps, urging users to meet in public places and be cautious until they understand the intentions of their contacts. Anyone who has had suspicious contact with either suspect through dating apps is urged to contact the Benton County Sheriff's Office or submit an anonymous tip at 541-573-8477.
Investigators believe Yepez and Corral may be involved in similar criminal activity in a nearby county, although further details have not been disclosed. The Benton County Sheriff's Office is collaborating with various law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, to continue investigating the case. At the time of writing, the Chispa app, a platform for connecting Latino and Latina singles, has not responded to media requests for comment.
- A warning about the potential dangers of using dating apps, especially international ones like Chispa, has been issued by the Benton County Sheriff's Office in light of the recent incident in Corvallis, Oregon.
- The environment of general-news, specifically in Corvallis, has been marked by the detainment of two women accused of a violent crime related to the Chispa app, causing concern about the safety aspects of online relationships.
- The incident involving the Chispa app in Corvallis, Oregon, has highlighted the need for technology users to exercise caution, not only in matters of crime and justice but also in their lifestyle choices, emphasizing the importance of awareness in both virtual and real-world environments.
