Man arrested for DUII and unlawful use of a weapon after shots fired

At 12:43 a.m. on December 15, Mazama's security at 1055 Bailey Hill Road saw a person, later identified as 24-year-old Matthew John Buhman Jr. in the parking lot and told him he couldn't be there and asked him to leave. There was a verbal exchange, and then Buhman is reported to have gotten into his vehicle and driven it recklessly toward the security employee, who drew a firearm and pointed it at Buhman. Buhman and the employee, who is in his early 70s, argued verbally again, and then Buhman is reported to have driven around the parking lot and shot rounds from his vehicle before driving off and threatening to come back.

Responding Eugene Police officers searched the area and at 1:24 a.m., a lieutenant conducted a traffic stop near 1055 Bailey Hill Road on a vehicle with a matching description. Buhman was the driver. He was taken into custody without incident and had a concealed rifle in his waistband.

While officers were speaking with Buhman, they began to suspect intoxication. After further investigation, he was determined to be under in the influence. He was transported to Lane County Jail on charges including Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Reckless Endangering, DUII, and Reckless Driving. 24-19065