Richard Estrada Jr. aka Dog Face Dog Arrested After Medford SWAT Standoff

Richard Estrada Jr., Legally Named Dog Face Dog, Arrested After SWAT Standoff in Medford

A suspect in a Medford burglary was arrested following an hours-long SWAT standoff on Monday, July 10, involving barricading and road closures.

Medford police arrested 44-year-old Richard Estrada Jr. (legally named Dog Face Dog since 2021) at about 1 p.m. Monday. He was identified last week as the suspect in a July 1 burglary at a home on Lawnridge Street, which included the theft of multiple firearms. After initial contact with Estrada at a North Keene Way Drive residence, he fled on a bicycle through neighborhoods and evaded police near Inner Circle off Brookhurst Street. Estrada was later found barricaded inside a home on Grandview Avenue, prompting a SWAT response and evacuations. Police deployed chemical irritants, leading to his surrender at approximately 12:45 p.m. Estrada faces multiple charges including first-degree burglary and first-degree theft and was lodged in Jackson County Jail.

Key Points

• Richard Estrada Jr., also known legally as Dog Face Dog, was arrested after a SWAT standoff in northeast Medford.
• He was the suspect in a July 1 burglary involving theft of firearms and other items.
• Police deployed non-lethal chemical irritants to end the barricade situation without incident.
• Estrada has a criminal history including burglary, theft, assault, and drug possession dating back to 2017.
• Road closures during the standoff affected Grandview, Whittle, and Corona avenues but reopened by 1:30 p.m.

Medford Burglary and Identification of Suspect

On July 1, a home burglary in the 1300 block of Lawnridge Street resulted in the theft of firearms and other property. Medford police detectives developed probable cause to arrest Richard Estrada Jr., who was initially contacted at a residence on North Keene Way Drive shortly after the burglary but fled on a bicycle. Following his escape, Estrada eluded law enforcement through various neighborhoods.

SWAT Standoff and Arrest

Estrada was located inside a residence in the 1800 block of Grandview Avenue around 9 a.m. on Monday, where occupants were evacuated for safety. He barricaded himself inside, triggering a SWAT response. Police used multiple rounds of chemical irritants to encourage Estrada to exit the home. He surrendered peacefully at about 12:45 p.m. and was taken into custody. All roads affected by the crisis were reopened shortly after 1:30 p.m.

Charges and Criminal History

Estrada was charged with first-degree burglary and first-degree theft among other offenses. His criminal record in Jackson County extends back to 2017 and includes multiple arrests for burglary, theft, assaulting a public safety officer, fourth-degree assault, possession of methamphetamine, and escape. In 2018 and in recent years, he faced charges such as unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and possession of methamphetamine.

Legal Name Change

According to Multnomah Circuit Court records, Estrada legally changed his name to Dog Face Dog in May 2021.

Police and Community Impact

The apprehension of Estrada resolved a significant public safety incident involving a violent suspect with an extensive criminal record. The Medford Police Department’s use of non-lethal force was effective in ending the standoff without physical harm to officers or Estrada. The case highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to address burglary and firearms-related crimes in the region.

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