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Marion County Sheriff's Office  A Marion County Sheriff’s Office investigation has resulted in the arrest of a convicted felon following a series of dangerous incidents involving a high-speed elude, illegal narcotics, and an altered firearm. On January 12, 2026, at approximately 10:39 a.m., a Marion County Traffic Team deputy observed a teal BMW traveling northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 271 without license plates or temporary registration, and with the driver not wearing a seatbelt. When the deputy attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle accelerated to speeds exceeding 103 mph, making aggressive and unsafe lane changes while eluding law enforcement. The driver was later identified as Dakota Wayne Kamna, 33, through investigative follow-up. Less than two weeks later, on January 22, 2026, deputies conducted a separate traffic stop in northeast Salem. During that stop, a passenger fled on foot. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a loaded .40 caliber Ruger handgun w...

Oregon State Police DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. (28 JAN 2024)  – A recent Oregon State Police traffic stop near Roseburg led to the seizure of a large quantity of cocaine and cash.   On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m., an Oregon State Trooper stopped a vehicle on Interstate 5 southbound near milepost 153 for a traffic violation. During the contact, the trooper discovered the vehicle had been rented by an unknown third party who was not present. Neither of the vehicle’s occupants had a valid driver’s license.   The trooper became suspicious of possible criminal activity during the course of the stop and requested an OSP drug-detection K-9 team. The K-9 was deployed and alerted to the exterior of the vehicle. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, 11 pounds of cocaine and $24,000 in U.S. currency were discovered.   The case was referred to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On January 26th at 5 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the 31800 block of Cottage Grove Lorane Road, to look for Robert David Clark, 44, of Cottage Grove. Clark had warrants for his arrest out of Umatilla County for Trespass in the 1st Degree and Theft in the 3rd Degree, and out of Morrow County for Trespass in the 1st Degree, Trespass in the 2nd Degree, and Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle.   Deputies contacted Clark at the front door of the residence. Instead of cooperating, he ran out the back door. A sergeant responded with K9 Hektor and began searching the area. Clark was eventually located by K9 Hektor hiding in the shed of a nearby property.   Clark refused to exit, and attempted to hold the door closed despite admonishments that a K9 would be deployed. K9 Hektor made entry and apprehended Clark. Deputies saw smoke start to rise from behind the door and heard a hissing noise. Once Clark was in custody, deputies...

Salem Police Dept. SALEM, Ore. — On January 27, 2026, Jonathon Sanchez, 30, of Salem, was arrested following a pursuit that stemmed from an armed robbery incident that occurred on January 26, 2026.     At approximately 1:20 a.m. on January 26, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at an apartment located in the 4100 block of Market Street NE. Two suspects,  armed with handguns, forced their way into an apartment and threatened the residents. The suspects demanded and took property  before fleeing the scene.     Later that evening, at approximately 11:51 p.m., officers located the Sanchez's vehicle leaving the Winco parking lot near Lancaster Drive and Rickey Street SE. As officers followed the vehicle, they attempted to set up spike strips while the vehicle traveled northbound on I-5. The vehicle eluded the officers, prompting a pursuit. Assistance wa...

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to ORS 163A.215, which authorizes Community Corrections to inform the public when the release of such information will enhance public safety and protection.   The individual listed below has been convicted of a sex offense requiring registration with the Oregon State Police. Based on their criminal history, this person has been classified at a level indicating a potential to re-offend. This notification is not intended to increase fear, but rather to support public awareness and safety.   NAME: Samuel Gardiner SID#: 20111726 DOB: 12/06/1989 Current Age: 36 Race: White Sex: Male Height: 6’2” Weight: 190 lbs Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown   Residence: 231 25th Street NE Salem, OR 97301   Supervision Status: Samuel Gardiner is currently on Post-Prison Supervision for the following crimes: • Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the First Degree (two counts)   Supervi...

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 ...