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Lane Co. Sheriff's Office The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Deputy Courtney Couch (Anderson). On Sunday July 25th, Deputy Couch, a deputy with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, was recreating with her family on Foster Reservoir when she accidentally drowned. She was paddle boarding and attempting to help a young child when she fell in the water and did not resurface. Bystanders found her and brought her to the surface and into the hands of Linn County Sheriff’s deputies and paramedics. Life-saving procedures were quickly given, but tragically she did not survive. Courtney was a veteran of the United States Army and had been a deputy with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office for seven years. She served in a multitude of assignments including Corrections Security, Court Transport and Patrol. Despite her professional successes, Courtney’s number one priority was raising her young son. Courtney has many friends and family that are devastated by her loss. Courtney was...

JOCO JAILVIEWER 162.145 - ESCAPE 3RD DEG 166.025 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN THE SECOND DEGREE 999.001 - 163A.040 FAIL TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER -2

Multnomah Co. Sheriff's Office Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance to locate a missing Corbett man. 75 year old Keith Arthur Andrews has been missing since 1:00pm yesterday (Friday July 23rd). He was last seen leaving his home in Corbett to go to Kaiser Rockwood Medical Office to pick up a prescription. That prescription was never picked up and Mr. Andrews has not been seen or heard from since leaving his home. He was driving a white 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Anyone with information you think may be helpful is asked to call Multnomah County Sheriff's Office at 503-988-7300.

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office ROSEBURG, Ore.  - Three juveniles have been identified by Detectives as being present at the origination point of the Rolling Hills Fire which broke out Friday evening and have made one arrest at this time. On Friday, July 23, 2021, at approximately 4:35 pm, 9-1-1 dispatchers received multiple reports of a fast moving grass fire in the 900-block of Rolling Hills Road. Multiple agencies responded to the blaze. Investigators began working to determine the cause of the fire. Three teens were identified as having been in the area immediately prior to the fire starting. They were contacted by detectives and interviewed about the incident. The teens were determined to have been walking in the area while one of them, a 13 year-old Roseburg teen, was playing with a lighter. The teen had pulled a clump of dead and dry grass from the ground and lit it. It became too hot causing the teen to drop it to the ground, igniting the approximate 20 acre fire that destroye...

DCSO JAILVIEWER   813.010A - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS DUII 163.175 - ASSAULT 2ND DEG 163.175 - ASSAULT 2ND DEG 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON

DFPA • The first of multiple 911 calls reporting the Rolling Hills Road Fire came into the Douglas County 911 Communication Center Friday afternoon at 4:35 PM. • The first engine to arrive on scene reported a fast-moving grass fire that was estimated to be 1 acre in size and reported that multiple structures were threatened. • Level 2 and Level 3 evacuation notices were issued by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for residents in the Green District near Rolling Hills Road, Melody Lane, Stella Street, Landers Avenue, and Chandler Drive.  At the time of this posting, all evacuation notices have been removed. • At 7:07 PM, the Incident Commander reported that the fire was contained, and that crews would be on scene for an extended amount of time conducting mop-up operations.  • The Rolling Hills Road Fire burned approximately 20 acres of grass and brush and destroyed 2 homes, multiple out buildings, and four vehicles. • The cause of the Rolling Hills Road Fire is currently unde...

DCSO JAILVIEWER 819.300 - POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE 811.182.3 - DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DWS 166.270B - FELON IN POSSESSION OF A RESTRICTED WEAPON 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING 137.545 - PROBATION VIOLATION FEL

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office Green District, Roseburg, Ore.  - All evacuation levels for the Green District Fire have been lifted.  The road closures on Carnes Road and Hwy 99 have been lifted as well. Landers Lane at Melody is still closed. The area West of Landers Lane and Melody is still closed as well. Anyone who may need assistance from the American Red Cross can call 888-680-1455. Emergency crews are still on scene and are asking the public to be cautious when driving in the area.

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office Green District, Roseburg, Ore.  - A LEVEL 3 EVACUATION - GO! NOTICE NOW ORDERED FOR ALL HOMES LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DUE TO THE NATURAL COVER FIRE IN THE GREEN DISTRICT: ALL HOMES ON THE EAST AND NORTH EAST SIDE OF THE FIRE.  Level 3 or "GO!" : • If you chose not to evacuate, emergency services may not be able to assist you further. • Grab your "go kit" and leave immediately. • Follow your evacuation plan and stay informed. Danger to the evacuated area is current and imminent and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. Do not delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last message you receive.

Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety On July 7th, 2021, at approximately 2330 hours, the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety (GPDPS) received a 911 call of a large tree and shrubs on fire along NE Beacon Drive, next to the Goodwill Thrift Shop parking lot, located at 346 NE Beacon Drive. GPDPS Police and Fire/Rescue units responded. On arrival, the large tree was fully involved and flames were about 50 feet high. The roadway was briefly shutdown and Fire/Rescue was able to extinguish the fire quickly. The tree and surrounding landscape shrubs were a total loss.  Police units continued the investigation and were able to utilize surveillance video that captured the incident. We were able to determine the fire was intentionally set. This led to contacting the suspect nearby in the 300 block of NE Beacon Drive. He was identified as 35 year-old Jeremy Mellow of Grants Pass. He was placed in custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail on charges of Arson in the Second Degree. There...

Oregon Civil Air Patrol BLY, Ore. Oregon Wing Civil Air Patrol (ORWG) is assisting the Oregon Office of Emergency Management and the Oregon Department of Forestry in the Bootleg Fire Response near Bly, Ore. ORWG members are volunteering as radio operators, where they are providing communication services for two eight hour shifts per day. They are handling status reports, requests for resources, release of resources and medical emergency radio equipment, alongside firefighting personnel. There are currently four ORWG incident radio operators working with professional firefighting and communications personnel from state agencies. The ORWG members work in teams of two in eight-hour shifts to provide assistance at the fire forward operating base outside of Bly, Oregon. “It’s an austere location; CAP members are sleeping in a field, in tents,” David Rudawitz, ORWG incident commander said. “But we’re helping fill an understaffed area that’s needed.” ORWG members will be on-scene into August ...

DCSO JAILVIEWER 807.570 - FAIL TO CARRY/PRESENT OPERATORS LICENSE 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM

JOCO JAILVIEWER 144.108 - POST PRISON SUPERVISION SANCTION 164.325 - ARSON 1ST DEG 164.325 - ARSON 1ST DEG

Roseburg Police Dept. The Roseburg Police Department is seeking the publics’ assistance with locating 29-year-old  Amanda Wydur,  as investigation has established her as the suspect in this case.    Amanda is known to wear wigs and attempt to change and/or disguise her appearance. The attached photos of Amanda are recent as of July of 2021.  If you have seen Amanda or have any information about this case, please email the Roseburg Police Department at  rpd.mailbox@cityofroseburg.org , or call our tip line at 541 492-6794. ORIGINAL RELEASE 07/20/21 5:07 PM On July 20th, 2021, at approximately 10:41 AM, Roseburg Police responded to US Bank (619 SE Main St, Roseburg, Oregon) for a report of a robbery. It was reported that a female entered the bank and provided the teller with a note demanding money; no weapons were displayed. The female suspect left on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. After the suspect left, US Bank went into lockdown until police arr...

Douglas Co. Government (Douglas County, Ore.)  The Douglas County Board of Commissioners were deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Oregon State Representative Gary Leif, who died unexpectedly in Roseburg on Thursday, July 22, 2021. The Commissioners together with their families, would like to would like to extend their sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Representative Leif, and pay tribute to the time he served Douglas County and our District.    “ Gary showed up his first day as County Commissioner ready to hit the ground running. His enthusiasm about serving this county was infectious, and he worked hard during his time as a County Commissioner,”  remarked Commissioner Chris Boice.   Representative Leif was raised in Douglas County, and owned a business here for over 40 years.  He was elected in the May 18, 2016 election as the 105 th  Douglas County Commissioner in Position 1, previously held by Susan Morgan....

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies learned 77-year-old Carolyn Poore was missing. Mrs. Poore was last seen leaving her home near SW 173rd Ave. and NW Walker Rd. around 5:00 p.m. Mrs. Poore's family told deputies Mrs. Poore left in her red 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (Oregon Plate: YBA415).  Mrs. Poore is approximately 5'2", 90 lbs., has short gray hair with blue eyes. Mrs. Poore's family says she has dementia and Alzheimer's and may struggle to find her way home. If you know of Mrs. Poore's whereabouts, please call non-emergency dispatch at (503) 629-0111.

DCSO JAILVIEWER 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE 475.890 - UD OF METHAMPHETAMINE

DCSO JAILVIEWER 166.065A - HARASSMENT 163.425 - SEX ABUSE 2ND DEG

Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) On Monday, July 19th, 2021, at approximately 7:00 PM, detectives with the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team arrested 22 year old Eumetrious Zepeda of Roseburg.   Zepeda was identified as a person of interest in an ongoing drug investigation.  Detectives and deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office contacted Zepeda in his vehicle in the 4600 block of Carnes Road.  Drug detection K-9 “Trapper” checked the exterior of the vehicle and alerted to the presence of controlled substances inside.     A search of the vehicle revealed approximately a quarter pound of suspected methamphetamine, as well as two concealed firearms.   Zepeda was arrested and lodged at the Douglas County Jail.  He has been charged with the following crimes: Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine within 1,000' of a School Unlawful Possession/Concealment of Firearm...

Multnomah Co. Sheriff's Office On Tuesday, July 20th, at 8:23 p.m., the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) received a report of two people in distress in the Sandy River downstream of Dabney State Park. MCSO patrol deputies, along with Gresham firefighters, responded to the area to begin searching the area. Shortly after arriving, deputies located the adult male unresponsive in the water near the Stark Street Bridge. Deputies pulled the man from the river and began performing CPR. Paramedics arrived and rushed the man to the hospital. During the search for the child, first responders learned the seven-year-old girl was floating on the river when the floating device she was on flipped. The adult male, her father, entered the water to bring her to shore. Unfortunately, neither were able to return to shore. At 9:40 p.m., first responders located the child, also near the Stark Street Bridge. Firefighters performed CPR and brought her to an awaiting ambulance. She was rushed to th...

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.684 - ENCOURAGING CHILD SEX ABUSE 1ST DEG 137.545 - PROBATION VIOLATION FEL

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.415 - ROBBERY 1ST DEG 164.225 - BURGLARY 1ST DEG 164.055 - THEFT 1ST DEG 163.190 - MENACING 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON 166.190 - POINTING A FIREARM AT ANOTHER 164.265 - CRIMINAL TRESPASS WHILE IN POSSESSION FIREARM

Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety GPDPS is asking for your help in locating 74-year-old Hayden “Jay” Collins. Jay was last seen around 7am on Ramsey Ave in Grants Pass, driving a silver Honda CRV with Oregon plate ZBK837. He is described as a white male adult, 5'7" tall, with dark brown and gray hair (balding) and bifocals. Jay was last seen wearing a blue shirt with multi-colored handprints, blue athletic pants and red Nike shoes. If you have seen Jay, please call us at 541-450-6260. Please see the attached photo of the vehicle being driven by Hayden Collins who is still listed as a missing person. The vehicle was last seen on Union Avenue near the hospital at approximately 7am.  

Roseburg Police Dept. On July 20th, 2021, at approximately 10:41 AM, Roseburg Police responded to US Bank (619 SE Main St, Roseburg, Oregon) for a report of a robbery. It was reported that a female entered the bank and provided the teller with a note demanding money; no weapons were displayed. The female suspect left on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. After the suspect left, US Bank went into lockdown until police arrived. Roseburg patrol units and detectives flooded the area to investigate. As this is an active investigation, no further details will be released at this time. Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call the Roseburg Police Department tip line at 541 492-6794.

DCSO JAILVIEWER 137.545 - PROBATION VIOLATION FEL 166.250 - UNLAWFUL POSSESSION/ CONCEALMENT OF FIREARMS 475.752.3.D - UP CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCHEDULE IV 475.884 - UP OF COCAINE

Roseburg Fire Dept. At 1:34 a.m. on July 20, 2021, Roseburg Fire Department personnel responded to a water flow alarm at the Rose Apartments located at 805 SE Stephens Street. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the sprinkler system activated with water flowing from the fourth floor of the structure. Water was found to be flowing throughout the stairwell and out the front door of the commercial structure. Upon entry into the building, firefighters discovered a fire in the garbage disposal closet on the fourth floor of the structure. The commercial structure had an automatic fire sprinkler system installed. Firefighters gained access to the basement and located the sprinkler riser room. The sprinkler system was turned off, recharged, and reset. The sprinkler system had activated when exposed to the fire, effectively extinguishing it and preventing the fire from spreading. A fire investigator was on scene and the fire was determined to be caused by discarded smoking material. The fire ...

DCSO JAILVIEWER 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE 475.890 - UD OF METHAMPHETAMINE 166.250 - UNLAWFUL POSSESSION/ CONCEALMENT OF FIREARMS 166.250 - UNLAWFUL POSSESSION/ CONCEALMENT OF FIREARMS

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office Over the past several days, Violent Crimes Unit detectives have continued to investigate Mr. Negrete's history and actions. A combination of community reports and investigative work showed Mr. Negrete has at least four additional child victims. Mr. Negrete contacted all of those children during his work as a FedEx driver. Several of those children are still unidentified.  Mr. Negrete has delivered for FedEx for approximately one year, and his routes included southwest Portland, Beaverton, Aloha, and Tigard. Detectives are renewing their request to have parents in those areas speak with their children. Anyone with information can call the Sheriff's Office 24/7 at 503-846- 2700.  Mr. Negrete is expected to face additional charges as the investigation continues. On July 19, 2021, a Washington County judge increased his bail to $250,000, and he remains in jail. 

DCSO JAILVIEWER   164.055 - THEFT 1ST DEG - POSSESS STOLEN PROPERTY 164.045 - THEFT 2ND DEG 164.055 - THEFT 1ST DEG BY RECEIVING 164.272 - UNLAWFUL ENTRY INTO MOTOR VEHICLE 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM