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Myrtle Creek Police Department The Myrtle Creek Police Department is seeking help from the public in identifying this person.  He is a person of interest in a recent theft case.  If you recognize him please contact MCPD by calling 541-440-4471.  Thank you!

  On August 19 th , Governor Kate Brown issued a mandate that all healthcare workers in Oregon, including first responders, be vaccinated or face termination. Douglas County Professional Firefighters Local 2091 adamantly disagrees with forced vaccinations and defends our member's “right to choose” when it comes to personal medical decisions. No one is more keenly aware of the risks, or had more direct experience with Covid-19 than the men and women in the medical field; particularly in emergency services.      Douglas County Professional Firefighters have had ample opportunity to receive the vaccination, to include hosting one of the first drive-through clinics available to the county. We trust any member who is not vaccinated at this point to have thoughtfully and thoroughly considered all aspects, and we should respect their decision. To threaten these brave men and women who have fought on the front lines for nearly two years during this pandemic with termina...

Douglas Forest Protective Association Fire officials with the Douglas Forest Protective Association and the Bureau of Land Management have declared the Skyline Ridge Complex 100% contained as of Monday, August 30th.  With full containment on the incident being reached, all 19 fires within the complex will be moved to a patrol status. DFPA crews will continue to monitor the fires for the remainder of fire season with both aviation and ground resources, in addition to utilizing fire detection cameras. Smoke from the interior portions of the Poole Creek Fire may be visible until the fall rains return to the area. This smoke is being produced by smoldering materials and small pockets of previously unburned fuels within the interior portions of the fire. These smokes are being monitored by fire crews but pose little to no threat to containment lines. The Skyline Ridge Complex consisted of 19 lightning caused fires that originated on August 1st in southern Douglas County. The complex of ...

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On 08/30/2021 at about 1751 hours the Lane County Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Lorane Hwy near Sarvis Berry Ln.  Two persons in one vehicle were pronounced deceased on the scene.  The driver and solo occupant of the other vehicle was transported to the hospital by ambulance.  This is an ongoing investigation.

Roseburg Police Dept. On Friday, August 27, 2021 at approximately 9:32 P.M. The Roseburg Police Department and Roseburg Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle versus motorcycle collision at NE Stephens and NE Garden Valley. The investigation into the incident found that a 2019 Toyota Tacoma, attempted to turn Westbound onto Garden Valley from Stephens against an alleged red light, in front of a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling southbound on NE Stephens. The vehicles collided inside the intersection. The rider of the motorcycle, Ryan James Gould (35) of Roseburg, was reportedly unresponsive following the collision, and CPR efforts were made by a citizen and the Fire Department. Gould was transported to Mercy Medical Center by ambulance, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the Tacoma was identified as Adrienne Michelle Mathis (35) of Roseburg. The investigation is ongoing, but at this time there are no indications that impairment was a factor in the ...

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office GLENDALE, Ore.  - The search for a missing Ashland, Oreogn man has come to a close after searchers found his body on Saturday.  Search and Rescue crews continued their search for Trevor Watson on Saturday, August 30, 2021, searching a larger area where he was last seen. Crews located Watson's body in a creek bed around 10:00 a.m. The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office is conducting a death investigation, although foul play is not suspected at this time.  The Sheriff's Office would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating Trevor.  No further information is expected to be released.

DCSO JAILVIEWER 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE 811.540.3.B - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - FOOT 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM 166.270B - FELON IN POSSESSION OF A RESTRICTED WEAPON 162.145 - ESCAPE 3RD DEG 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE 000.999 - AGENCY HOLD - FEL 166.250 - UNLAWFUL POSSESSION/ CONCEALMENT OF FIREARMS 162.247 - INTERFERE WITH A POLICE OFFICER 162.235 - OBSTRUCTING GOVT/JUD ADMINISTRATION 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING

DCSO JAILVIEWER 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM 166.270B - FELON IN POSSESSION OF A RESTRICTED WEAPON 166.025 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT 2ND DEG

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.190 - MENACING 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON 166.025 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT 2ND DEG

Eugene Springfield Fire Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire responded to assist Lane Fire Authority with multiple cars on fire in a West Eugene auto yard.  In all 25 cars were burning and the fire took approximately 30 minutes to bring under control.  There were no injuries and the cause is under investigation.  

Douglas Forest Protective Association Three fire calls Saturday kept crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association and local fire departments busy throughout the day. Shortly after noon, crews from DFPA and Glide Rural Fire Department responded to a grass fire two miles west of Glide, near the 2,000 block of Wild River Drive. Crews located the fire behind a residence, slowly spreading through dry grass. Firefighters were able to quickly stop the forward spread of the fire at 1/10th of an acre. A preliminary investigation indicated that the Wild River Drive Fire was a result of an escaped burn barrel. Debris burning, including the use of burn barrels and debris piles is currently prohibited on all lands protected by DFPA. The responsible party was issued a citation for burning without a permit and will likely be billed for fire suppression costs. While crews were mopping up the Wild River Drive Fire, another fire was reported 8 miles northwest of Winston, near the intersection of...

Coos FPA Firefighters from CFPA, DFPA, and local RFD’s with the help of several aircraft were able to halt the spread of the Hwy 38 Fire at around 15 acres. Fire crews will be working to complete control lines and secure the fire throughout the night, with additional fire resources ordered to continue this effort over the next few days. Cause of the fire is under investigation.  This fire is a reminder to the public of how dry conditions are and the importance of following fire prevention guidelines.

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On 08/27/21 at approximately 08:50pm the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a two vehicle crash in the 4900 block of Jasper Road. Preliminary investigation indicates that a black Audi sedan was traveling eastbound around a corner when it crossed into the westbound lane for an unknown reason. The Audi struck a westbound white Subaru head-on in the westbound lane.   The driver of both involved vehicles were pronounced deceased on scene. Two passengers in the Audi were transported to Riverbend Hospital for treatment. Jasper Road from 47 th  Street to Mt. Vernon Road is still closed at this time. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Eugene-Springfield Fire and the Oregon State Police.

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office TILLER, Ore.  - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office, working in conjunction with Devil's Knob Complex Fire Managers, is lifting the Level 3 "GO!" evacuation advisory previously put into place by the Big Hamlin Fire within the Devil's Knob Complex. Effective Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 12:01 am, the following residents are  no longer under an official evacuation advisory : All homes located on Beaver Creek Road (Forest Service Road #31). Residents are reminded to continue monitoring the situation as fires burn in other parts of the forest and to opt in to receive emergency alerts based on their address by registering at  www.dcso.com/alerts . An interactive evacuation map at  www.dcso.com/evacuations  allows residents to enter a specific address to determine what level they may be in. Fire activity information can be found at the following: Devils Knob Complex Fires: Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook. com/2021-Devils-Knob-Co...

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.160 - ASSAULT 4TH DEG 163.190 - MENACING 163.225 - KIDNAPPING 2ND DEG 163.187 - STRANGULATION 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON

Eugene Police Department   Police are attempting to locate Derrek Van Nelson, age 27, of Springfield, after he failed to appear in court for his scheduled jury trial on four counts of Sodomy in the First Degree and four counts of Sex Abuse in the First Degree.   Nelson’s release and bail reduction were imposed by the court in May 2020 and he was subsequently released on a release agreement requiring him to wear an ankle monitor.  Nelson tampered with this monitor on the date of his scheduled trial.  His release and bail reduction was opposed by the Lane County District Attorney’s office.   If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Detective John Jensen at 541.682.5187.     ORS 162.325/Hindering Prosecution A person commits the crime of hindering prosecution if, with intent to hinder the apprehension, prosecution, conviction or punishment of a person who has committed a crime punishable as a felony, or with the intent to assi...

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.365 - RAPE 2ND DEG 163.408 - SEXUAL PENETRATION WITH A FOREIGN OBJECT 2ND DEG

DCSO JAILVIEWER 813.010A - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS DUII 811.700 - FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES OF A DRIVER - PROPERTY DAMAGE (HIT & RUN) 811.700 - FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES OF A DRIVER - PROPERTY DAMAGE (HIT & RUN) 144.350 - PAROLE VIOLATION

Douglas County Sheriff's Office GLENDALE, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing Ashland man.  On Sunday, August 22, 2021, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office took a missing person report from the family of 36-year-old Trevor E. Watson of Ashland. Watson had left a residence in the 300-block of Fir Point Lane in Glendale on foot and hasn't been in contact with family since. He left behind his cellphone and wallet.  Deputies and Search and Rescue volunteers have been unable to locate Watson and are asking anyone who may have information as to Watson's whereabouts to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at (541) 440-4471.  Watson is described as a white male adult standing at 5'8" tall, weighing 135 pounds. He has light brown hair and light brown eyes.  Case #21-3792

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore.  - On Monday, August 16, 2021, Douglas County Sheriff's Office Detectives began investigating a missing person report. 41-year-old James Leroy Hood of Camas Valley was reported missing by family members who last heard from him on March 11, 2021.  During interviews, detectives learned Hood had been murdered in a barn on Raleigh Drive and his body remained on the property. This information led investigators to apply for a search warrant for a property located in the 500-block of Raleigh Drive near Winston. On August 17, 2021, members of the Douglas County Major Crimes Team served the search warrant and a body believed to be Hood was located. Additional evidence was collected at the crime scene to further support the initial information provided during interviews. A second search warrant was served in the 500-block of Newton Creek Road as detectives continued their investigation. On August 19, 2021, the Oregon State Medical Examin...

Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office As the investigation outlined below has progressed, Detectives from the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) made two arrests on August 25, 2021.  The following individuals were arrested on the following charges: Rodriguez-Chavez, Julio 31-year-old male Charges:  Warrant charging Unlawful Possession of Marijuana X6, Unlawful Manufacture of Marijuana X4 and Criminal Forfeiture.  Caron, Harvey 67-year-old male Charges: Unlawful Possession of Marijuana X4 and Unlawful Manufacture of Marijuana X4.     Rodriguez-Chavez and Caron were both lodged at the Josephine County Jail.  As a result of the alleged criminal activity at the properties related to this case, forfeiture of the properties and other assets are being pursued.  The properties in question are located on Deer Creek Road, Lakeshore Drive, Dryden Lane, Patton Bar Road and Redwood Highway.    ORIGINAL INCIDENT: INCIDENT:  Illegal Marijuana Se...

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.-At approximately 7:40 p.m. on Aug. 24, Gresham Police responded to multiple “shots fired” calls in the area of NE 9th St. and NE Hood Ave. When officers arrived, they quickly located evidence of a shooting but did not find a victim.  A short time later, 911 callers reported a vehicle stopped near SE Division St. and SE 182nd Ave. and it appeared someone inside was injured.  Medical personnel and officers arrived, finding 17-year-old Seneca Xavier Alexander, of Portland, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  He was immediately transported to the hospital, but pronounced dead soon after.  The medical examiner’s office determined Seneca died as a result of being shot and has ruled the death a homicide. Gresham Police detectives and members of the East Multnomah County Major Crimes Team (MCT) are leading this investigation. They are processing evidence and investigating leads, trying to determine what led to this incident and who shot...

Oregon State Police On Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at approximately 5:35 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near mile post 15. Preliminary investigation revealed a Chevrolet Malibu, operated by Angela Chin-Hugh (59) of Kent, WA. was northbound in the southbound lanes when it collided with a southbound Kia Spectra operated by Cesar Beltran (25) of White City. Chin-Hugh and Beltran sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased. OSP was assisted by Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Ashland Police Department, and ODOT.  

Salem Police Dept. Salem, Ore.  — On August 23, 2021 at approximately 10:00 p.m., Salem Police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Portland RD and Bill Frey DR NE on the call of a three-vehicle collision.  The initial investigation determined two vehicles, a motorcycle, and a Volkswagen sedan, were travelling southbound on Portland RD at a high rate of speed when they approached a red light at Bill Frey DR. As the sedan and motorcycle neared the intersection, a Chevy Tahoe entered to turn northbound onto Portland RD from Bill Frey DR. The motorcycle and Volkswagen failed to stop and collided with the Tahoe.  Arriving officers found that the driver of the Volkswagen sedan had fled the scene. The drivers of the Tahoe and motorcycle were transported to Salem Health for treatment of their injuries. The driver of the motorcycle, identified as Christopher James Martinez, age 30 of Salem, died at the hospital. The driver of the Tahoe was treated by Salem Health for n...

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office LCSO # 21-4768 The firefighter that died in the line of duty battling the Gales fire yesterday has been identified as 56 year old Frumencio Ruiz Carapia.  Ruiz Carapia, a Medford resident, was working along the eastern edge of the Gales fire when he was struck by a falling tree.  Despite the immediate efforts by those around him, Ruiz Carapia did not survive his injuries and died on scene. Investigation has revealed that this accident was not the result of an active tree-cutting operation.  It appears that the involved tree unexpectedly snapped and fell to the ground.  The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is deeply saddened by this very tragic event.  We are thankful for the firefighters and support staff that work so hard to keep our communities safe.

DCSO JAILVIEWER 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 999.001 - FAILURE TO REPORT AS SEX OFFENDER - 2 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON 163.190 - MENACING 164.354 - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2ND DEG

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon MEDFORD, Ore.—A former Klamath Falls police officer pleaded guilty today in federal court after stealing methamphetamine and fentanyl from an evidence room. Thomas Dwayne Reif, 28, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance by misrepresentation, fraud, forgery, deception, or subterfuge. According to court documents, on or about November 27, 2020, Reif is alleged to have entered the Klamath Falls Police Department’s temporary evidence room using an unauthorized key and removed an evidence item containing methamphetamine and fentanyl. Reif briefly left the evidence room before returning the evidence item to the evidence locker and leaving the facility. Shortly thereafter, Reif overdosed while operating his police car. The car jumped a median, travelled into oncoming traffic, and caused a multiple-vehicle accident. Reif was rushed to the hospital and successfully revived by medical personnel. Toxicology reports showed that Reif w...

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Friday, August 20, 2021, just after 9:00 a.m., a man with apparent mental illness issues fired a gun at mental health workers who came to the man’s home to help him on behalf of concerned family members. The mental health workers fled the scene, called 9-1-1 and Hillsboro Police officers responded to the home in the 5400 block of NE Croeni Avenue. Officers quickly secured the scene and requested additional resources from the Washington County Sheriff's Office Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT). A search warrant was issued for police to enter the house where the 55-year-old Ian Tunger was alone inside. Along with the Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU), TNT began attempting to negotiate with the man.  Over the next 30 hours, the TNT and CNU teams attempted numerous tactics and strategies to bring the man out of the house and surrender. During this time, the man in crisis repeatedly wielded firearms and, on two occasions, fired at officers who remained...

Portland Police Bureau A woman is facing charges after attempting to kidnap a 6-year-old boy, then threatening his family with bladed weapons and using racial slurs. On Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 3:43p.m., Central Precinct officers were dispatched to the area of Southwest 3rd Avenue and West Burnside Street on a report of an attempted child kidnapping. As officers responded, they were provided suspect information and that she was armed with bladed weapons. The officers located the suspect at Southwest 1st Avenue and Southwest Ankeny Street. She cooperated with officers was arrested. She was in possession of a machete and an ax, which were seized as evidence. Officers spoke with the caller and learned that she was with family waiting in line outside of a pizza restaurant when they were approached by the suspect, who tried to lunge at the 6-year-old boy saying she wanted to take him. When the victims tried to back away, throwing things to keep her back, the suspect threatened them with t...