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Linn County Sheriff's Office  Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports this morning, December 4, 2025, at approximately 12:29 a.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding a white car firing multiple gunshots while driving up and down Groshong Road near Millersburg. The caller then reported the vehicle had left the area at a high rate of speed. Deputies responded to the area and located a crashed white Honda Civic resting on its roof in a farm field just north of the call location. Deputies found the driver, Dylan Xiong, 22, of Albany, hanging upside down, still secured by his seatbelt. Deputies cut the seatbelt, setting the male driver free and detained him until medics arrived to evaluate his condition. During the investigation, deputies located a handgun and received statements from Xiong who told deputies he fired 15-30 rounds from his handgun. It was also evident Xiong was intoxicated. At this time, there is no information that Xiong w...

Eugene Police Department  At 10:39 p.m. on December 3, two officers went to an apartment in the 2700 block of Willakenzie Road to contact 43-year-old Melvin David Bennett as there was probable cause to arrest him for felony Elude. Bennett is suspected of fleeing an EPD traffic stop at 7th Avenue and Lincoln Street. Multiple agencies had attempted to locate the vehicle after it left Eugene, but it was not located. When officers arrived at Bennett’s apartment on December 3, they observed Bennett sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle and positioned to prevent him eluding. He was detained without incident. Bennett had warrants and there was a device in the vehicle. A member of the Metro Explosives Disposal Unit arrived and investigated the device, advising it was a pipe bomb. MEDU seized the device and Bennett was transported to Lane County Jail and lodged on two warrants, Elude (case 25-18107), and Unlawful Possession of a Destructive Device (case 2519642). Click here to download ...

Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Terrebonne, Ore. –  At 7:50 a.m., Trent Michael Conley was arrested and taken into custody by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, Oregon State Police, and other agencies. There is no longer a threat to the community.    A large law enforcement presence remains in the area east of Highway 97 near NW Galloway Avenue as the investigation continues. Residents may see deputies and investigators in the area for several hours.    We thank the community for their vigilance and cooperation during this incident.  Click here to download our app

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: Patrick Finegan SID#: 22406607 DOB: 12/18/1997 Current Age: 27 Race: Hispanic Sex: Male Height: 6'1" Weight: 160 lbs Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown   Residence: 245 Holder Lane SE Salem, OR 97306   Supervision Status: Patrick Finegan is currently on Post-Prison Supervision for the following crimes: • Attempted Use of a Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct • Attempt ...

Benton County Sheriff's Office  CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an adult male found deceased in the Willamette River on November 29, 2025. At approximately 4:15 p.m., deputies responded to the west side of the river near Hyak Park after receiving a report from a river-goer of a body floating at river mile 122. Patrol deputies located the individual by boat and recovered the body. Investigators have released the following identifying details: • Two tattoos: one on the upper left arm and one on the right ribcage • A scar on the abdomen near the navel • Race is undetermined at this time Based on available information and limited descriptors, the Sheriff’s Office has been unsuccessful in identifying this male. A Benton County Deputy Medical Examiner estimates the man has likely been in the water over a week. The cause of death is currently undetermined. Anyone with information that may help identify this i...

Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Terrebonne, Ore. –  The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a suspect who fled the scene of a single-vehicle rollover crash early this morning in the area of Odem Avenue South of Terrebonne. The crash occurred at 1:00 a.m. next to the Alpaca Ranch property, where deputies located a female who was injured and trapped inside the vehicle.   Deputies have identified the suspect as 29-year-old Trent Michael Conley of Washington State. Conley is wanted on a nationwide felony assault warrant and is facing additional charges from this incident, including Kidnapping I, Rape I, Assault II, Strangulation, Felony Hit and Run, Misdemeanor Hit and Run, Reckless Endangering, and Reckless Driving.    Conley is believed to still be in the area and may be armed and dangerous. A K-9 unit and multiple deputies are actively searching the surrounding neighborhoods and properties.    Residents in the area are asked to...

  Multnomah Co. Sheriff's Office MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – Deputies with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) have arrested a 28-year-old man who is accused of biting a sheriff’s deputy in the hand.     At approximately 2:41 pm. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the City of Portland’s Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) received information about an unwanted person in the 200 block of Southwest Cherry Park Road in Troutdale.     Based on the preliminary investigation, a man, later identified as 28-year-old Mackenzie Parrish-Civil, was reportedly on private property. His motives for being there remain under investigation.     A MCSO deputy attempted to contact Parrish-Civil and told him he needed a permit if he was doing door-to-door sales in Troutdale. The deputy asked Parrish-Civil to leave and not return.   Approximately three hours after the initial call, deputies received information that Parrish-Civil had returned. The caller further...

Jackson County Sheriff's Office  CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) along with the Oregon Department of Justice’s (ODOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force served a search warrant yesterday morning in rural Central Point. Investigators served the search warrant after discovering Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) images were uploaded from the address. Investigators interviewed possible witnesses and involved parties, and investigations are ongoing.   SOCET served the search warrant the morning of Tuesday, December 2 at a mobile home park in the 300 block of West Gregory Road in Central Point. SOCET began the investigation after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children which led to subpoenas, followed by the search warrant at the residence.  SOCET was assisted by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Medford Police Department (MPD), ODOJ ICAC,...

Oregon State Police Umatilla County, Ore. (Dec. 3, 2025)-  On Monday, December 1, 2025, at 5:53 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 395, near milepost 2, in Umatilla County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a pedestrian, Breann Hailey Mayberry (31) of Umatilla, was located deceased on the northbound shoulder of the highway. Evidence at the scene led investigators to believe a white commercial motor vehicle was involved in the collision and had fled the scene.   While still at the scene, investigators observed a white Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer being towed down the highway. The damage to the Freightliner was consistent with the scene evidence and the vehicle was seized. The operator, Timothy Alvin Brown (66) of Yakima (WA), was later located and arrested for Fail to Perform Duties of a Driver.   The pedestrian (Mayberry) was declared deceased at the scene.   The operator of the Freigh...

Benton Co. Sheriff's Office CORVALLIS, Ore.  – The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an adult male found deceased in the Willamette River on November 29, 2025.   At approximately 4:15 p.m., deputies responded to the west side of the river near Hyak Park after receiving a report from a river-goer of a body floating at river mile 122. Patrol deputies located the individual by boat and recovered the body.   Investigators have released the following identifying details: Two tattoos: one on the upper left arm and one on the right ribcage A scar on the abdomen near the navel Race is undetermined at this time Based on available information and limited descriptors, the Sheriff’s Office has been unsuccessful in identifying this male. A Benton County Deputy Medical Examiner estimates the man has likely been in the water over a week. The cause of death is currently undetermined.   Anyone with information that may help ide...

Prineville Police Department   On 11/30/25, the Prineville Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a white Nissan Altima connected to an ongoing narcotics investigation conducted by Prineville Police Department detectives over the last month.     The driver, identified as Clay Jamison, 46 of Prineville failed to yield to police leading officers on a pursuit during which Jamison drove recklessly after reaching speeds exceeding 100 mph. The pursuit was terminated due to public safety concerns.   Prineville officers notified the Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police and Harney County Sherriff’s Office. Jamison was located in Harney County several hours later and taken into custody without further incident by the Oregon State Police. Jamison was also found to be in possession of felony amounts of cocaine and methamphetamine.   Jamison was transported to the Harney County Jail. Jamison is facing new ...

Portland Police Bureau  On Thursday, November 27, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers assigned to the Portland Police Bureau's North Precinct responded to reports of an illegal street takeover event near a business in the area of Northeast Cully Boulevard and Northeast Prescott Street. Initial reports suggested that approximately 40 street racers were in the area, and one vehicle was stunt driving in the intersection. As officers were responding, the complainant reported that a woman was hit by a car. When officers arrived on scene, they had to prioritize getting aid to a possibly injured woman over making effective stops and arrests. As some officers cleared the dozens of people from the area, others looked for the injured woman and ultimately learned she had left the scene. Officers continued to follow up on the case to include looking at a social media post that showed video of a vehicle doing donuts and striking a woman. Through this investigative work, officers were ab...

  U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon EUGENE, Ore.—A Douglas County, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison today for selling fentanyl and methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms.   Glenn Allen Gearhart, 51, was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release.   According to court documents, on October 18, 2024, Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) detectives executed a search warrant on Gearhart’s residence and found evidence of drug dealing including methamphetamine, cocaine, drug records, a set of digital scales, packaging material, four loaded magazines, and ammunition. Just prior to the execution of the search warrant, Gearhart fled from deputies before hitting another vehicle and crashing into a patrol car. Gearhart had more than $5,000, fentanyl, and a round of ammunition on him. In his vehicle, he possessed a stolen pistol, an AR-style rifle, a short-barrel shotgun, another shotgun, and two ammunition cans...

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.— A Gresham man who reported his 9-month-old dog had been stolen during a robbery is now the suspect in an animal abuse investigation.    In mid-November, Christian Myles told police four people attacked him while he was walking in downtown Gresham.  Myles claimed the suspects stole his German Shepherd / Rottweiler mix, Shayla, and fled in a white SUV.  Myles was highly intoxicated and was unable to provide an exact location where the alleged robbery took place.    Several days later, following extensive media coverage, a community member brought Shayla to the Gresham Police Department.  Multnomah County Animal Services took custody of Shayla when efforts to reach Myles were unsuccessful.    At the same time, Gresham Police continued investigating Myles’ initial robbery claims.  Detectives reviewed surveillance footage from multiple businesses.  They located footage of Myles with Shalya near a bar in...

  Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, detectives with the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) arrested a Myrtle Creek woman on various drug charges.  Through an ongoing investigation, detectives uncovered information alleging that 46 year old Laquita Twete was dealing methamphetamine.    At approximately 3:40PM, a Deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Twete’s vehicle.  During the traffic stop, drug detection K-9 “Trapper” alerted to the presence of controlled substances in the vehicle.  A short time later, detectives executed a search warrant on Twete’s vehicle, locating approximately 87.1 grams of suspected methamphetamine. Detectives then served a search warrant on Twete’s residence in the 300 block of Conrad Street in Myrtle Creek.  At the residence, Detectives located an additional 3.2 grams of suspected methamphetamine and a digital scale consistent with presumed deli...

Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office  On November 25, 2025, Lincoln County Circuit Court Presiding Judge Sheryl Bachart sentenced Kurtis Fegulia, Jr. (36-year-old) to 120 months (10 years) in the Department of Corrections for disseminating child sexual abuse material, more commonly known as child pornography, in 2024.     In August 2024, the Oregon Department of Justice Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that a social media user had uploaded files that contained videos of child sexual abuse material on a social media platform. Investigators were provided with information regarding the user’s identity and tracked the location of the uploads to Newport, Oregon. The case was then assigned to the Newport Police Department and investigated by Detective Darren Cicerone. Through a series of extensive investigative tools, Detective Cicerone was able to identify Feguli...

Medford Police Department  Medford Police have arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for multiple arson fires that occurred early this morning (Wednesday, 11/26) in North Medford. On November 26, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Medford Police officers responded to a reported fire at the Jack in the Box located near North Pacific Highway and Table Rock Road. The fire was quickly extinguished, resulting in minimal property damage. At around 6:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to another reported fire on Lynn Road near North Pacific Highway. Upon arrival, officers found three vehicles fully engulfed in flames and evidence consistent with arson. A drone was immediately deployed to search the surrounding area for additional fires or possible suspects. The drone located another active fire at Wild River Brewing on North Pacific Highway. As officers responded to that scene, yet another fire was observed near a residence on Berrydale Road. While checking the area, officers contacted 45...

Tigard Police   Neighbors woke up to a large police presence in a Tigard neighborhood this morning, after officers responded to a call of a domestic disturbance with a weapon. Ultimately, one man was safely arrested.   The call began at 7:11 a.m. when a person called 911 reporting that Jaycob Holten was at a home near SW Steve Street and SW 82 nd  Avenue. The caller said Holten may have a gun and other family members were inside. Officers were already investigating Holten for seriously assaulting a woman a few hours earlier at another location.   Officers got information that the family members in the home were not able to leave. Concerned for their safety, Tigard Police requested that the Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT) respond. While they were en route, Holten agreed to come out of the home and he was safely arrested at 7:52 a.m.   He will be taken to the Washington County Jail on several charges related to these two incidents. Additionall...

Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office   Seal Rock, OR — On November 25, 2025, 55-year-old Larry Clunette Boles Jr., of Seal Rock, Oregon, was arrested and booked into the Lincoln County Jail on multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Boles faces charges under ORS 163.684 – Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and ORS 163.686 – Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree.   This arrest follows the conclusion of a comprehensive investigation led by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit, in collaboration with the Lincoln City Police Department, Oregon State Police, Toledo Police Department, Newport Police Department, and the Oregon Department of Justice Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.   The investigation was initiated after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) received a tip from an electronic service provid...

Junction City Police The Junction City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating a missing and possibly endangered person.   62-year-old Wade Felton Lloyd, of Junction City, was reported missing on November 20, 2025.  Mr. Lloyd was last seen on November 16 th  in the area of Birch Street and 2 nd  Avenue in Junction City.  Mr. Lloyd normally stays close to the Junction City area, has close ties to his family, and his only transportation is an older motorized bicycle, which is also missing.   Mr. Lloyd is a slender white male, standing 6 feet tall with brown hair and hazel eyes.  Mr. Lloyd is without his cell phone, wallet, and his medications.     The Junction City Police have exhausted all leads as to his whereabouts and is hoping that the community might recognize him or recall where they last saw Mr. Lloyd.   If you have information regarding Mr. Lloyd or have seen him on or after November 16 th , 2025, please...

Oregon State Police Deschutes, Ore. (Nov. 26, 2025)-  On Monday, November 24, 2025, at 9:30 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 51, in Deschutes County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Rajinder Kumar (32) of Fresno (CA), was stopped in a jacknifed position, blocking both lanes of travel, with the tractor facing eastbound in the eastbound lane. A westbound Subaru Outback, operated by William Micah Carter (25) of Springfield, struck the trailer of the Freightliner as it was stopped perpendicular to the lanes of travel, at highway speeds.   The operator of the Subaru (Carter) and passenger, Jennifer Lynn Lower (24) of John Day, were declared deceased at the scene.   The operator of the Freightliner (Kumar) was reportedly uninjured.   The highway was impacted for approximately seven hours during the on-scene investigation. Dark conditions an...