Man Arrested in Connection with Corvallis Papa Murphy's Armed Robbery
During an interview with Starr's girlfriend, investigators learned there had been a domestic assault the same night as the robbery.
(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) — Corvallis Police Department investigators arrested 35-year-old Kenneth Starr of Corvallis in connection with a September 23 armed robbery at Papa Murphy's on NW Circle Blvd.
During that robbery, Starr pointed a handgun at an employee, demanding cash.
No one was injured in the incident and no shots were fired.
Investigators were able to link the suspect from Tuesday's robbery to a vehicle parked near the robbery scene. Starr owned a vehicle matching the one linked to the robbery suspect.
Starr, who recently shaved his beard, matched the physical description and surveillance photos of the suspect in the September 23 robbery.
He was contacted at his residence where he was taken into custody without incident.
During the investigation of the robbery, investigators contacted Starr's girlfriend. During an interview with Starr's girlfriend, investigators learned there had been a domestic assault the same night as the robbery.
Starr's girlfriend told investigators that during an argument, Starr grabbed her and covered her mouth and nose, cutting off her air. Additionally, she suffered bruising and an injured jaw.
Starr was charged with one count of Robbery in the First Degree, one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, one count of Assault in the Forth Degree and one count of Strangulation. He was transported to the Benton County Jail where he was lodged. Starr's bail is currently set at $150,000.
His initial appearance in Benton County Circuit Court is scheduled for Monday.
