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Natural Cover Fire 2000-block of Upper Applegate Road

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ODF Southwest Oregon District 𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙀𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙉𝙊𝙒: We’re responding to a report of a fire on the 2000-block of Upper Applegate road, Applegate Fire District is estimating the fire is currently between 5-10 acres and moving uphill.  Numerous resources are en route, and we’re currently placing an order for multiple helicopters and an air attack plane.  More information will be posted when available.  #swofire2025 #fireseason2025

OREGON EMERGENCY COORDINATION CENTER ACTIVATES TO LEVEL 3 FOR WILDFIRE RESPONSE

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  Oregon Dept. of Emerg. Management The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has activated the State Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) to  Level 3 – Regional Response  as of 8:00 a.m. on June 17, 2025, in response to increasing wildfire activity across the state.   Several active wildfires—including the  Rowena Fire in Wasco County , the  Alder Springs Fire in Jefferson County , and the  Ferry Fire in Grant County —have prompted coordinated response efforts to support impacted communities and local emergency management agencies.   “Wildfire season is here, and these fires are a stark reminder of how quickly conditions can change,” said Curtis Peetz, ECC Manager. “By activating to Level 3, we are proactively engaged with our tribal, local, state, and federal partners to coordinate resources and information to help protect lives, property, and critical infrastructure.” The ECC is activated between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. an...

FATAL CRASH HIGHWAY 194 – POLK COUNTY

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Oregon State Police POLK COUNTY, Ore. (June 18, 2025) — On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at approximately 6:38 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash in Polk County near Monmouth. The preliminary investigation indicated a farming swather, operated by Dylan Wyatt Branch (34) of Monmouth, was traveling westbound on Highway 194 near milepost 5 when an eastbound white Toyota 4Runner, operated by Erika Margit Smith (59) of Dallas, struck the swather’s boom. The 4Runner left the roadway and came to rest in the trees on the north shoulder. The operator of the 4Runner (Smith) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the swather (Branch) was not injured. The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Monmouth Police Department, Polk Fire District 1, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.   More From Southern Oregon Scanner

STABBING INCIDENT AT STEWART PARK

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Roseburg Police Dept. On June 16, 2025 at approximately 2153 hours, the Roseburg Police Department, along with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a reported stabbing at  Stewart Park (2041 NW Stewart Parkway ).  The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Preliminarily, it appears the stabbing was associated with a group of juveniles involved in a disturbance near the train at the park.  The incident progressed from a verbal disturbance, and two juveniles began to physically fight.  During the physical altercation, one of the involved juveniles (15 year old male) stabbed the other juvenile (17 year old male) multiple times.  The stabbing victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Mercy Medical Center by Umpqua Valley Ambulance.  The 15 year old male was taken into custody without incident and was lodged at Douglas County Juvenile Detention Center.    The Roseburg Police Department would like to extend ...

Can You Help Us Find This Missing Woman

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Eugene Police Department UPDATE - she has been located. Catherine "Catie" Richardson’s family called concerned because she has been missing since June 14. She was last seen in Eugene in the area of West 7th Place and Mckinley Street on Saturday, June 14, at 6:23 pm. She was on foot walking westbound. Catie was visiting the area from Oklahoma and planned to return home. She has not been heard from since Saturday June 14, and her phone shows to be turned off. She is described as a white female, age 22, 5'2", 110 pounds, long very curly dark brown hair, and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a purplish, red, long-sleeve shirt, black and grey leggings, white shoes and socks, with a purple, pink, and dark purple flannel shirt tied around her waist, and carrying a light-colored backpack purse. Her family is asking for any information about her whereabouts. Please call 541-682-5111 with any information and reference case# 25-09566. More From Southern Oregon Scanner

Water Rescue on the Rogue River

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Salem Fire Department Two members of Salem Fire’s Water Rescue Team (WRT)—Captain Josh Hiskey and Engineer Kyle Brown—recently completed a five-day Drift Boat Course on the Rogue River from June 9–13, hosted by the Oregon State Marine Board. The course sharpened their skills in navigating swift water using our 14’ raft. It included hands-on training in knot tying, hydrodynamics, reading river conditions, rescue swimming, recovering sunken boats, and more. But the training turned real on Thursday, June 12, when Josh, Kyle, and their instructor, Captain Nick Fitzpatrick (Jackson County Fire District 4), rescued four people after a raft deflated on sharp rocks just before entering rapids. One person was pulled from the water during the rapids, and the other three were assisted from shore. None were wearing life jackets—a sobering reminder of how quickly things can turn dangerous on the water. Thanks to their quick actions and this vital training, a potential tragedy was avoided. Salem Fir...

GAVIN ALEXANDER HEWITT

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.355 - RAPE 3RD DEG  Level:   F 163.385 - SODOMY 3RD DEG  Level:   F 163.425 - SEX ABUSE 2ND DEG  Level:   F 163.385 - SODOMY 3RD DEG  Level:   F 163.425 - SEX ABUSE 2ND DEG  Level:   F 166.065A - HARASSMENT  Level:   M More From Southern Oregon Scanner

Overnight Crash Results in Death of 16-Year-Old

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Linn County Sheriff's Office Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports that this morning, June 14, 2025, at 1:00 a.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call for an injury accident that occurred on Middle Ridge Drive, Lebanon.  First responders from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Brownsville Rural Fire District and Lebanon Fire District responded to Middle Ridge Drive. First Responders found the crash location on a gravel section of Middle Ridge Drive, and it appeared a 2021 Chevrolet pickup failed to negotiate a corner and struck a tree.  Four teenage boys (ages 16 and 17), two from Albany and two from Lebanon, were in the vehicle at the time of the crash.  It was determined one of the boys was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.  The other boys had serious injuries and were transported to local area hospitals.  Two of the boys were transported to Corvallis Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center and one boy was tran...

Officer Involved Shooting - Gresham

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Gresham Police Department On June 13th at about 7:30pm, Gresham police officers, assisted by deputies from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a report of a physical disturbance on NE 162nd Ave near NE Glisan St.  Witnesses reported one of the people involved in the disturbance was armed.  Officers developed probable cause to arrest the armed suspect for assault and other crimes.  When they attempted to contact him, he fled on foot.   During the ensuing search, a sheriff’s deputy located the suspect in a nearby neighborhood, and an officer-involved shooting occurred.  During the incident, a Gresham police officer also deployed a 40mm less-lethal projectile.  Officers provided emergency medical care for the suspect until an ambulance arrived.  A handgun was recovered near where the suspect fell. The suspect was pronounced deceased after being taken to a local hospital.   The East County Major Crimes Team is investigating t...

Fatal Traffic Crash Under Investigation on Scenic Drive

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Benton Co. Sheriff's Office CORVALLIS, Ore. – On June 13, 2025, at 1:22 p.m., deputies from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Scenic Drive in Albany.   Upon arrival, deputies located a black 2010 Subaru Forester that had left the roadway and traveled down a steep embankment before colliding with a tree. The vehicle’s sole occupant, 36-year-old Ethan Ward Glaser of Albany, was pronounced deceased at the scene as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.   A preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling southbound on Scenic Drive when, for reasons yet to be determined, the driver lost control and exited the roadway. There were no signs of additional passengers or other vehicles involved.   Scenic Drive between Pineview Drive and Valley View Drive was closed for approximately three hours while investigators processed the scene.   The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Benton...

MARK BRET TIDWELL

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F 164.162 - MAIL THEFT  Level:   F Mugshot From Previous Arrest  More From Southern Oregon Scanner

Illegal Marijuana Task Force Arrests 19-Year-Old Man for Selling Black Market Marijuana to Middle Schoolers via Social Media

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Jackson County Sheriff's Office JCSO Case 25-2889 MEDFORD, Ore. - Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) detectives along with Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies arrested a 19-year-old man Saturday, May 31, for selling cannabis to middle school aged juveniles. The suspect, Jake Eugene Cunningham, 19, of Medford, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful delivery of marijuana.  IMET detectives observed Cunningham selling marijuana to juveniles in the Rogue Valley Mall parking lot on May 31 at 3:11 PM. IMET detectives began their investigation after receiving information that Cunningham was selling cannabis and black market “Dab” vape pens to juveniles as young as 11 years old. Cunningham set up drug deals with juveniles through Instagram and Snapchat. This case is an important reminder for parents to stay vigilant on their child’s social media activity.  If you would like to report a suspected crime involving marijuana, call...

Kent Creek Fire

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Douglas Forest Protective Association   DFPA resources responded early this morning to a report of multiple fire starts in the Kent Cr. area outside of Winston. Units remain on scene mopping up about 1 acre of fire total.  No structures are threatened at this time, and crews will remain on scene until the fires are 100% mopped up. Tune in to our YouTube channel to monitor radio traffic. Southern Oregon Scanner LLC YouTube Channel

DAVID KYLE MCELMURRY

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 475.892 - UD OF METHAMPHETAMINE (1,000 FT OF SCHOOL)  Level:   F 475.888 - UM OF METHAMPHETAMINE (1,000 FT OF SCHOOL)  Level:   F 475.890 - UD OF METHAMPHETAMINE  Level:   F 475.886 - UM OF METHAMPHETAMINE  Level:   F 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE  Level:   F 166.270B - FELON IN POSSESSION OF A RESTRICTED WEAPON  Level:   M More From Southern Oregon Scanner

A Portland Man Has Been Charged With Distributing Fentanyl And Possessing A Firearm Following A Fatal Overdose Investigation

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Multnomah County Sheriff's Office On June 2, 2025, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a suspected fatal overdose near Wood Village. Deputies seized a substance suspected to be fentanyl from the scene and quickly developed leads of the alleged fentanyl supply source, later identified as 43-year-old Daryl Antonio Edward Turner.  A few days later, on June 5, Multnomah County's Dangerous Drug Team (DDT) contacted Turner in Portland and seized a firearm, counterfeit pills suspected to contain fentanyl and a large amount of cash. When questioned by the DDT, Turner admitted that he possessed fentanyl for further distribution, acknowledged the dangers of fentanyl and was aware the substance could kill people. Turner is charged with distribution of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The Multnomah County DDT is supported by the Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Are...

𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐇𝐰𝐲.

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Grants Pass Fire Grants Pass, OR - 6/11/2025 – At approximately 10:45 AM today, emergency crews from Grants Pass Fire, along with Rural Metro Josephine, responded to a rollover motor vehicle accident in the area of Rewood Hwy & Willow Ln. Upon arrival, first responders found a single vehicle on its roof with one occupant trapped inside. Due to the position and damage to the vehicle, stabilization and extrication were required to safely remove the patient. Firefighters used hydraulic rescue tools (“Jaws of Life”) to access the occupant. The patient was treated on scene by paramedics. Grants Pass Fire was assisted on scene by Rural Metro Fire Josephine County, American Medical Response, as well as Grants Pass Police. More From Southern Oregon Scanner

SHARON MAE AGUILAR

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 475.886 - UM OF METHAMPHETAMINE  Level:   F 475.890 - UD OF METHAMPHETAMINE  Level:   F 475.890 - UD OF METHAMPHETAMINE  Level:   F 475.904 - UM OR UD OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCH I II III (1,000 FT OF SCHOOL)  Level:   F 475.752.3.A - UP CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCHEDULE I  Level:   F Add. Desc.:   PSILOCYBIN PRODUCTS More From Southern Oregon Scanner