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Oregon State Police MARION COUNTY, Ore. (26 January 2026)  – Oregon State Police makes a significant drug seizure following a traffic stop near Ankeny Hill in Marion County.   On Friday, January 23, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m., an Oregon State Trooper stopped a vehicle traveling northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 243 for a traffic violation. During the stop, the trooper observed discrepancies regarding the vehicle’s ownership. Upon further investigation, the trooper became suspicious that the driver was involved in drug activity.   The trooper requested a drug-detection canine team to respond to the scene. The canine was deployed and alerted to the exterior of the vehicle. During a subsequent search, troopers located approximately 26 pounds of methamphetamine and 18 pounds of cocaine inside a duffel bag.   The driver and the sole occupant of the vehicle was taken into custody. Due to the large quantity of drugs seized, the driver and narcotics were turned ...

Oregon State Police Polk County, Ore. (Jan. 26, 2026)-  On Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11:32 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 22, near milepost 16, in Polk County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Chrysler Town and Country van, operated by Eduardo Carrillo Jiminez (42) of Lebanon, left the roadway for unknown reasons in between the Highway 223 exit and Highway 22, before rolling and ejecting the operator.   The operator of the vehicle (Carrillo Jiminez) was declared deceased at the scene.   The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene.   OSP was assisted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Oregon State Police Jackson County, Ore. (Jan. 26, 2026)-  On Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 3:59 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 46, in Jackson County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Nissan Altima, operated by Ana Azuchena Villa-Rodriguez (31) of Medford, attempted to make a U-turn for unknown reasons and was struck by a southbound Dodge Ram 2500, operated by Kenneth George Brito (50) of Grants Pass.    The operator of the Nissan (Villa-Rodriguez) was declared deceased at the scene.   The operator of the Dodge (Brito) was reportedly uninjured.   The interstate was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation.   OSP was assisted by the Rogue River Fire Department and ODOT.

Salem Police Dept. SALEM, Ore.  — On January 25, 2026, Salem Police officers arrested Jose Antonio Sandoval-Chavez, 43, of Salem, in connection with a domestic violence robbery and assault that occurred the previous day at a motel on Portland Road NE.     On January 24, officers responded to a report that Sandoval-Chavez had assaulted his girlfriend in front of her two young children, stolen her cell phone, and fled in her maroon GMC Yukon. Sandoval-Chavez was reportedly armed with multiple firearms and had made threats to harm both the victim and law enforcement, if confronted.     The following day, Sandoval-Chavez returned to the location. He fled the area before officers arrived, but officers established a perimeter and located him outside an apartment on Hawthorne Avenue NE, where he was safely taken into custody.     During his arrest, Sandoval-Chavez was found in possession of cocaine, metha...

North Bend Police Department  On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at approximately 9:14 a.m., North Bend Police Department responded to a 911 call from dispatch regarding a report of a suspicious incident involving an injured person. Officers contacted the reporting party and determined that a 30-year-old female had been assaulted by Korry Alexis Matthews, age 40, of North Bend. The victim sustained injuries that required medical attention.  Officers also confirmed that Matthews had two active arrest warrants and that there was an active restraining order in place, with the victim listed as the protected party.  A search warrant was subsequently served at the location to apprehend Matthews. During the investigation, Matthews was believed to be in possession of firearms and was located in some brush adjacent to the residence. Due to the significant safety concerns, the Coos County Emergency Response Team (ERT) was activated to assist. After approximately one hour of attempting to...

  DCSO JAILVIEWER 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON  Level:   F 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON  Level:   M 164.354 - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2ND DEG    Level:   M 163.190 - MENACING  Level:   M 166.025 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT 2ND DEG  Level:   M 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING  Level:   M

Coos Bay Police Department  A Coos Bay man has been arrested following an armed robbery investigation and successful apprehension by K9 Arco. On January 14, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a man wearing a mask and a red jacket and brandishing what appeared to be a pistol robbed the drive-through at Taco Bell, located at 1015 S. 1st St. in Coos Bay. The suspect approached the drive-through window and confronted an employee. As staff members moved to the back of the store for safety, the suspect stole the cash register and fled the area. Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) officers responded to Taco Bell and began an extensive investigation, which included gathering video surveillance from nearby businesses. Through their investigation, officers identified 29‑year‑old James Love of Coos Bay as the suspect involved in the robbery. On January 19, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., officers located Mr. Love near the 1300 block of Elrod Ave. When officers attempted to contact him, Mr. Lo...

Washington County Sheriff's Office  On Friday, January 23rd 2026, Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a missing person.  The caller reported that 63-year-old Henry Love left a family member's home in Forest Grove around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday (1/22/26) in a 2021 red Kia Sportage with license plate 742PBQ. His Kia has a bumper sticker on the back that says "LOVE" with a paw print for the "O".  Henry is believed to be wearing a bright blue jacket, jeans, and a gray beanie. Henry is 6'4" tall and 230lbs, he has lost 30-40lbs since the photo was taken.  Henry was headed to a friend's home in SE Portland and has not been seen or heard from since. Henry takes critical medications. Deputies are asking anyone with information on Henry's whereabouts to contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111.

Hillsboro Fire and Rescue At 4:24 a.m. early this morning, Washington County 911 received a report of a residential fire in a multi-unit complex in the 100 block of NW Bailey Avenue in Hillsboro. The caller indicated that some people were evacuating, but they didn’t know what was on fire or how far the fire had spread. Additional neighbors in the complex called to report a fire and visible smoke coming from one of the apartment units; they, too, were evacuating, with smoke alarms audible in the background. A Hillsboro Police officer who arrived on scene shortly after the first 911 call reported that some residents had evacuated safely and that fire was now evident from the back of the apartment complex, burning through the windows. The fire was upgraded to a first alarm to bring additional firefighters and resources to the incident.   The first arriving fire engine and rescue unit from Station 1 entered the apartment on fire to locate and extinguish the fire and minimize its spread...

  Bend Fire & Rescue   At 5:06 am on Friday, January 23, 2026, a 911 caller reported his home and garage full of smoke and a fire near the electrical panel in the garage.  Bend Fire & Rescue responded to the address at 20758 Lyra Drive in the Starwood subdivision off Tumalo Road.  First arriving units found a fire in the corner of the garage with some extension into the attic space above the garage.  Damage to the structure is estimated at $35,000 and $5,000 damage to the contents.  The interior of the residence sustained minor smoke and water damage, but is otherwise intact.  The home is not occupiable at this time due to lack of power.  The water to the home was also shut off in order to prevent freezing and bursting of pipes.  The residents declined Red Cross assistance.     Upon investigation, the cause of the fire was found to be an electrical fault in the wiring of the home adjacent to the grounding rod.  Thi...

Marion Co. Dist. Attorney's Office On January 23, 2026, Marion County Circuit Court Judge James Edmonds sentenced Richard Anthony Clinger (54) for five counts of child sexual abuse that he committed against a family member between 2006 to 2008.   At the time of the abuse, the victim was under 10 years old.    Clinger plead guilty to four counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and one count of Attempted Sodomy in the First Degree, where each count represented separate incidents and separate criminal episodes. After hearing sentencing arguments by the parties Judge Edmonds sentenced Richard Clinger to a total sentence of 28.75 years in prison.   The investigation began in 2024, when the now-adult victim contacted law enforcement.  He was arrested in January 2025, and has been in custody since that time.  The investigation was conducted by the Mount Angel Police Department with Deputy Chief Charlie Hall as the lead investigator.   This case ...

Multnomah Co. District Attorney's Office Portland, OR- Twenty-year old Damani Jazz Anderson pled guilty to sexually assaulting five girls and young women between February 2023 and August 2024. Four of the attacks were at gunpoint.  Anderson pled guilty to four counts of Rape in the First Degree; three counts of Kidnapping in the First Degree with a Firearm; three counts of Unlawful Use of a Weapon with a Firearm; and single counts of Attempted Rape in the First Degree with a Firearm and Robbery in the First Degree with a Firearm. Sentencing is scheduled for January 29, 2026  at 1pm in front of Judge Souede in courtroom 16A. Multnomah County Senior Deputy District Attorney Robin Skarstad prosecuted the case for the state. After the sentencing she said:  “Damani Anderson sought out vulnerable victims on-line, lured them to secluded places, placed them in mortal fear, and terrorized them. Their young lives literally have been shattered by his sexual violence. Today, because ...

Salem Police Dept. SALEM, Ore. — On January 22, 2026, Tristan Brewster, 20, of Salem, was arrested in connection with a robbery incident that occurred on October 29, 2025. The arrest followed an investigation into a report where a man was threatened with a knife and had property stolen.     On the evening of October 29, the victim reported finding Brewster inside his vehicle. Brewster allegedly exited the vehicle with the victim's belongings and brandished a knife, claiming ownership of the items. The victim reported that Brewster fled the scene with cash, a cell phone, and other personal property.     On January 22, 2026, detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit contacted Brewster and he was taken into custody.     Brewster was lodged at Marion County Jail for Robbery in the First Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. He is scheduled to be arraigned at 2:30 p.m. today at the Marion County Court Annex at  4000 Aumsville High...

Multnomah Co. District Attorney's Office Portland, OR-Angelina Latisha Minor, 29-years-old, was sentenced to 125 months in prison today by Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Jenna Plank.    The defendant crashed her car while driving drunk with a blood alcohol reading three times the legal limit at .32%. At the time of the crash Ms. Minor was on supervision for a previous drunk driving case in 2023 and had yet another earlier drunk driving case in which she entered diversion in 2019. In the current case, the defendant pled guilty to Manslaughter in the Second Degree, two counts of Assault in Third Degree, and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants.   Senior Deputy District Attorney Chris Shull handled the prosecution for the state. After the sentencing he said:   “Ms. Minor’s conduct in this case was incredibly reckless and terribly tragic. It is unacceptable to drive intoxicated with children in your car in our community, and I hope that Ms. Minor’s experience...

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office JCSO Case 26-0344   CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – A 65-year-old Central Point man driving a passenger truck struck and killed a 48-year-old man in the crosswalk at the Interstate 5 Exit 33 northbound onramp Wednesday evening in Central Point. The Jackson County Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) Team is investigating the incident.   ECSO Dispatch received a report of a pedestrian struck at approximately 5:39 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21 at the intersection of Pine Street and the I-5 Exit 33 northbound onramp. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), Central Point Police Department (CPPD), Jackson County Fire District 3, and Mercy Flights responded to the scene. The vehicle involved was a 2022 GMC Sierra.   Mercy Flights transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased approximately one hour after the crash. The victim was from the Las Vegas area. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.   JCSO depu...

Bend Police Dept.   Bend Police are seeking the public’s assistance in a criminal mischief case that involved property damage to a utility box owned by Pacific Power.      At approximately 7:42 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21, Bend Police received a report from Pacific Power that high-voltage electrical wires inside a power box located in the 20900 block of NE Talus Place had been cut overnight, likely with bolt cutters. The box is located behind a locked gate with a “no trespassing” sign on it.      Bolt cutters were found inside the power box. Pacific Power estimated the damage at $20,000 or more.      When officers arrived at the scene, the power box was hot and still smoking, and evidence at the scene indicated the attempt to cut through the wires had caused a fire and explosion.      It is likel...

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police is asking for assistance with locating the suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred one year ago at a Gresham Park.   On Jan. 23, 2025, shortly after 4 p.m., Jorge Ovidio Mateo Vasquez, 17, was shot and killed in an apparent unprovoked attack while playing on the futsal court at Vance Park. Investigators identified the suspect, Camerino Vides, who is now 17, of Gresham, but have been unable to locate him.   Detectives are asking for the public’s help with locating Vides. The public is urged not to approach him as he may be armed. Anyone with information on Vides’ whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.   “Someone knows where Vides is,” said Detective Huffman. “We need the community’s help to locate him so we can hold him accountable and bring some measure of justice to Jorge’s family.”   Gresham Police Department partners with Crimestoppers of Oregon. Information can be anonymously reported through their websit...