A University student will not return to classes in Eugene this term after he was arrested for dealing marijuana out of the Corvallis branch of Pizza Pipeline, according to Corvallis police.
Scott Michael Allen, 19, a freshman who lived in Barnhart Hall, was arrested by the Corvallis Police Department on Dec. 19 after an anonymous caller said there was drug activity occurring at the pizza place. Allen identified himself as one of the store’s managers and consented to a search of the business and his car, according to a Corvallis police press release.
Officers found nothing inside the business, but they discovered about four ounces of marijuana, $960 in cash and a digital scale with marijuana residue on it in Allen’s vehicle. The car was parked in the Pizza Pipeline parking lot, which is also within 1,000 feet of Franklin School.
Allen was arrested and lodged at Benton County jail and charged with possession of a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance and delivery of a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school – all felonies. He was also cited for minor in possession of alcohol.
“I can’t say anything except that the Corvallis Police Department must be bored,” Allen wrote in an e-mail to the Emerald. He also wrote that he is currently living in Corvallis and is attending classes at Linn Benton Community College this term with plans to later transfer to Oregon State University.
The Emerald was not told whether Allen was expelled because University officials believe he dealt drugs while in Eugene, but, according to the conduct code, “brokering or possession of controlled substances on University-owned or controlled property or at University-sponsored activities” is a punishable offense. The code does not mention being caught with a controlled substance outside of University property as an offense.
Breaking this rule would likely result in suspension or expulsion from the University, Student Judicial Affairs Director Chris Loschiavo said.
“If we have good reason to believe a resident deals drugs in town, out of town, or on campus, it would be a serious problem,” said Mike Eyster, assistant vice president for student affairs and director of housing. “Our goal is to create an environment that is safe. People that sell drugs create a dangerous environment.
“A number of folks around town buy marijuana,” he said. “Occasionally they buy from kids in the dorms and occasionally we find out.”

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