Oregon Man Arrested After Woman With Restraining Order Against Him Escapes Brutal Assault
A woman was severely injured in an early-morning assault in Springfield on Monday by a man who is currently under a restraining order.
Anthony Leon Vancil (39) was arrested by Lane County Sheriff’s Office deputies later the same evening. He is in custody in Lane County Jail on charges of second-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, violation of a restraining order, the unlawful use of a weapon, and coercion.
It was also established that Vancil, from Drain, had failed to appear in court on a conviction for the illegal possession of methamphetamine. He is now serving that sentence in the Lane County Jail.
Woman Sought Shelter inside Business Premises
The assault leading to his arrest unfolded at 3.30 a.m. on December 1 when LCSO deputies and officers from the Springfield Police Department responded to a report by an injured woman who had sought shelter at business premises on 42nd Street, Springfield.
The severely injured woman was admitted to an area hospital for treatment.
The woman told deputies that she had been beaten by Vancil, against whom she had a restraining order. She said the assault began at Hayden Bridge Boat Landing and continued as Vancil drove around the area.
Later, the woman managed to escape from the vehicle and sought refuge inside the business premises.
Law enforcement officers were unable to locate Vancil. However, later that evening, he arrived at the Lane County Parole & Probation Office in Eugene, where he was detained.
Key events in the case so far:
- Prior conviction for illegal meth possession and failure to appear in court.
- Restraining order already in place to protect the victim from Vancil.
- Dec 1, 3:30 a.m. – Assault begins near Hayden Bridge Boat Landing.
- Victim escapes, seeks help at a business on 42nd Street in Springfield.
- Woman taken to hospital with severe injuries.
- Evening of Dec 1 – Vancil detained at Lane County Parole & Probation office in Eugene.