Collman gets 78 months for chainsaw threat to cops

Klamath Falls, Ore. – A man who threatened police in Klamath Falls with a running chainsaw has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison.

A jury found Damien Collman ‘guilty’ last weekn on multiple counts including menacing, and unlawful use of a weapon.

Collman expressed his remorse in court.  “I do apologize to the court and to everyone in the community for my actions.  I am trying to get myself straightened out, and try to get back on track.”

Collman threatened three deputies with a chainsaw at Sixth and Washburn following a high speed chase in January.

The judge says he was surprised that the officers did not shoot Collman.

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