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Gresham Police Dept Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing 14-year-old who was last seen leaving Gresham High School with a friend, in the 1200 block of N Main Ave.   Annabella Wimberly left school at 12:40 p.m. today and has not returned. She is described as a White female with brown hair, is 5-feet and 4-inches tall and weighs 140 pounds.  Annabella was last seen wearing a light-colored hoodie and was wearing a teal polka dot backpack. Annabella’s family is concerned about her well-being without supervision.   If anyone has information about Annabella’s whereabouts, they are asked to call 911.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office  On January 15, 2026, at approximately 08:37am, The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received reports of an unknown crash near the 2800 block of Moonshine Park Rd in Logsden, OR. While enroute, Deputies learned the incident involved a helicopter, which crashed into a cow pasture. The crash did not physically harm nearby structures, individuals, or livestock. There is no ongoing threat to the community. Responders contacted the pilot onsite, who was the sole occupant of the commercially operated Bell JetRanger helicopter. The pilot suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported for further evaluation and treatment.  The cause of the crash is still unknown and under investigation. The investigation has been turned over to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On January 6th, 2026, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives were following up on an investigation into the abuse of juveniles in Lane County. They applied for and were granted search warrants related to the case. The warrants were for a residence and vehicles associated with the suspect, Francisco Yandel Gonzalez Martinez, 18, of Eugene.   On January 15th at 7 a.m., detectives stopped a vehicle at Barger Drive and Cubit Street, Eugene. They contacted and arrested Martinez.   Detectives then went to the residence in the 2500 block of Primrose Street, Eugene, to serve the search warrant for the residence. While at the location, a resident was uncooperative. Detectives detained the resident so that they could safely execute the warrant. Once the search warrant was complete, the resident that had been detained was released. Several community members unrelated to the investigation arrived on scene during the service of the search warrant.   Martinez was lo...

Eugene Police Department  At 12:28 a.m. on January 11, Eugene Police responded to a crash at Kincaid Street and E. 13th Avenue after a motorcycle rear-ended a sedan waiting to turn at a signal. When officers arrived, they found the involved Honda VT7 motorcycle lying sideways at the back bumper of a Kia K4. When officers contacted the motorcycle rider, 34-year-old Blake David Morgan, they suspected impairment.  After an investigation Morgan was arrested and transported to a local hospital to be medically cleared prior to being transported to Lane County Jail and lodged on charges including DUII (Felony) and Reckless Driving.  The Kia’s 16-year-old male driver and 24-year-old passenger were not injured. 

Bend Police Dept.   At approximately 5:26 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, Bend Police responded to a report of an injury crash near the intersection of Powers Road and Business 97 in SE Bend. Callers reported a vehicle had struck a cyclist.    When officers arrived, they found the cyclist, a 34-year-old Bend resident, with life-threatening injuries. Officers and bystanders performed life-saving care to the victim at the scene before Bend Fire medics transported the cyclist to St. Charles Bend. The driver, 31-year-old Bend resident Samantha Schoene, remained at the scene of the crash and cooperated with officers.      An investigation determined that Schoene was driving a white Subaru Forester southbound on South Business 97 when she ran a red light at Powers Road and struck the cyclist, who was in the crosswalk. Schoene was cited for careless driving that causes an accident....

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office  The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is aware of a helicopter crash near Milepost 3 on Moonshine Park Rd (east Lincoln County). Our team and partnering agencies are currently on-site. The scene is contained and there appears to be no danger to the community. Community members are asked to stay clear of the area while responders assess the situation. More information will be shared as the situation develops.

Oregon State Police Yamhill County, Ore. (Jan. 15, 2026)-  On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 8:43 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 154, near milepost 6, in Yamhill County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Kia Spectra, operated by Marcel Israel Benavides (35) of Dayton, crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and struck a northbound International commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Jose Armando Perez Torres (26) of Salem.    The operator of the Kia (Benavides) was declared deceased at the scene.   The operator of the International (Perez Torres) was reportedly uninjured.   The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation.   OSP was assisted by the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, Dayton Fire and Rescue, Lafayette Fire and Rescue, McMinnville Fire District, and ODOT.

Oregon State Police Lane County, Ore. (Jan. 15, 2026)-  On Monday, January 12, 2026, at 8:57 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 58, near milepost 40, in Lane County.   The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Ford F-250, operated by Aaron Henry Longton (64) of Port Orford, lost control and rolled in the ditch. The roll event ejected the operator and sole occupant of the vehicle.   The operator of the Ford (Longton) was declared deceased after being transported to an area hospital.   The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation.   OSP was assisted by Oakridge Fire and ODOT.

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On January 12th at 10:46 a.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle at River Road and Greenleaf Avenue, Eugene. The driver stopped and immediately fled on foot, damaging a resident’s property as he ran through back yards. Deputies and Eugene Police responded, set a perimeter, and began searching the area.   The driver was not located, but was later identified as Shane Lyle Clarke, 28, of Eugene (pictured). Clarke also has a warrant for his arrest from the Oregon State Parole Board for Assaulting a Public Safety Officer.   Another driver fled on foot from a traffic stop on Hatton Avenue, Eugene, at 1:30 p.m., initiating a perimeter and search. That driver was later arrested.   Deputies were in contact with area schools during these incidents out of an abundance of caution.   Clarke is described as a white male adult, 5’11” tall and 160 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He has a distinctive “1998” tattoo ab...

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U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon PORTLAND, Ore.—A Warm Springs, Oregon, man has been charged with possessing multiple firearms as a felon and eluding police officers after a high-speed chase.   Edward Francis Jones, 32, has been charged by criminal complaint with felon in possession of a firearm and fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.   “Running from justice puts lives at risk and threatens the safety of everyone around us,” said U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon Scott E. Bradford. “I am grateful to our federal and local law enforcement partners for their commitment to protecting the community by locating and removing this dangerous fugitive from our streets.”   “The U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force is thankful to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Madras Police Department, Prineville Police Department, Crook County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oregon State Police for arresting Jones,” said Acting U.S. Marshal for...

Washington Co. District Attorney's Office HILLSBORO, Ore- On January 14, 2026, Wymon Wayne Smith, age 67, pleaded guilty to sex abuse in the first degree and sex abuse in the second degree. Judge Kathleen Proctor sentenced the defendant to 75 months in prison. Deputy District Attorney Matt Wise prosecuted this case.   The defendant worked as a teacher at Banks High School. He initiated an increasingly flirtatious and inappropriate relationship with a student. On January 6, 2025, the victim was alone in class with the defendant when he told the student to close the door so he could give the victim a “real hug.” The defendant then hugged the minor and touched the student inappropriately. He admitted to the student that he “shouldn’t be doing this.”   The victim reported the inappropriate actions to a friend who alerted an adult. Law enforcement and school staff were then notified. The defendant was immediately placed on leave pending the results of an investigation. He was later...

Linn County Sheriff's Office Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports that on January 13, 2026, at 4:09 p.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received multiple 911 calls from residents located in the 41700 block of Upper Berlin Drive, outside of Sweet Home, for a disturbance.  It was reported that there was a physical fight, and one male was shot in the head.    Linn County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and the Lebanon Fire Department were dispatched to the location where they contacted Jordan Nathaniel Stewart-Bennett, 23, and Joshua Arnold Storms, 50, both residents of the location.  Nathaniel had a gunshot wound to his head and was transported to the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center and is in critical condition.         Joshua Arnold Storms was taken to the Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital for a medical evaluation prior to being lodged in the Linn County Jail for Attempted Murder, Assault in the First Degree,...

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon PORTLAND, Ore.— An Oregon City, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison today for selling drugs after an investigation into an overdose death led to his prosecution.   Toren Paul Flom, 32, was sentenced to 140 months in federal prison and four years of supervised release.   “Today’s sentence reflects the seriousness of this crime. This defendant is a career offender with prior felony drug convictions and was on post-prison supervision when he sold drugs to the victim here,” said U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon Scott E. Bradford. “Drug crimes are not victimless – they tear families apart and weaken our communities as a whole, creating wounds that endure long after the crime itself.”   “Driven by greed, this drug dealer chose to put deadly drugs into our community with no regard for the lives and families harmed,” said Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Seattle acting Special Agent in Charge April Miller. “Flom’s ...

Oregon State Police Coos County, Ore. (Jan. 14, 2026)-  Springfield assault suspect taken into custody.   On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 11:46 a.m., Oregon State Police received information regarding a possible sighting of Marcquis Andrew Lee White (33) who was wanted in connection with an assault that occurred on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Springfield. Bandon Police Chief Cory Dhillon was first to arrive at the location, near milepost 7 on Seven Devils Road, and identified where White had fled down a steep embankment into the brushline. Chief Dhillon was able to direct responding personnel from the Oregon State Police, Bandon Police Department, Coos County Sheriff's Office, and Oregon State Police SWAT team, to White's last known location. Oregon State Police SWAT personnel were able to locate White and take him into custody without incident.   White was transported to a medical facility for evaluation and will be transferred to the custody of the Springfield Polic...

North Lincoln Fire Rescue Lincoln City, OR – North Lincoln Fire & Rescue (NLFR) responded to a structure fire at approximately 3:55 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in the 2800 block of North Highway 101 in Lincoln City. First-arriving crews were on scene in less than two minutes from the time of dispatch and encountered heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the structure. Firefighters immediately initiated an aggressive fire attack, working to stop the spread of the fire and protect the front portion of the building. Firefighting efforts were challenged by limited access to the rear living space and concerns about the structural integrity of the building as conditions deteriorated. These factors required crews to adjust tactics throughout the incident to ensure firefighter safety while continuing to suppress the fire effectively. Firefighters confirmed during the initial stages of the incident that all occupants were accounted for. One occupant and one firefighter were tr...

Washington Co. District Attorney's Office HILLSBORO, Ore- On January 6, 2026, a Washington County jury found  Andrew Ross Alcante Jr., age 62,  guilty of sodomy in the first degree (two counts), attempted sodomy in the first degree, sexual abuse in the first degree (three counts), luring a minor, and using a child in display of sexually explicit conduct (two counts). Two of the counts fall under Jessica’s Law. Senior Deputy District Attorney Chris Lewman prosecuted this case before Judge Kathleen Proctor.   The defendant sexually abused two young children. The abuse came to light in December 2023, when one of the victims reported the abuse to a family member. The second victim came forward after the initial disclosure. Both victims were interviewed by medical experts at CARES Northwest, where they gave additional details.   After the third day of trial, the defendant returned home, where he overdosed on drugs. He survived but was hospitalized, causing a three-week de...

Washington Co. District Attorney's Office HILLSBORO, Ore- On December 5, 2025, a Washington County jury found Leo Gabonia, age 49, guilty of five sex abuse-related charges, including sodomy in the first degree, sexual penetration in the first degree, and sex abuse in the first degree. On December 18, 2025, Judge Janelle Wipper sentenced the defendant to 375 months in prison. Senior Deputy District Attorney Chris Lewman prosecuted this case.   The defendant was  first convicted on these charges in 2019 . The Oregon Court of Appeals ordered a retrial of this case.   Forest Grove Police first began investigating Mr. Gabonia in September of 2017 after the victim made disclosures of abuse to a family member. That family member then contacted police, who began the investigation.   The defendant was known to the family and used that connection to gain access to the victim. Police learned the abuse began two years prior to the disclosure, with inappropriate touching and kiss...

Oregon State Police Jefferson County, Ore. (Jan. 12, 2026)-  On Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 11:43 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 97, near milepost 101, in Jefferson County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a Ford Explorer, operated by James Edwin Legore (63) of Sandy (UT), was on the shoulder of the roadway and began to merge into the northbound lanes when it struck a pedestrian, Jared Elijah Cooper (38) of Madras, while reentering the highway.   The pedestrian (Cooper) was declared deceased at the scene.   The operator of the Ford (Legore) was reportedly uninjured.   The highway was impacted for approxiamtely five hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.   OSP was assisted by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

Oregon State Police Clatsop County, Ore. (Jan. 12, 2026)-  On Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1:46 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 26, near milepost 1, in Clatsop County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Subaru Forester, operated by Smith Ward Humphreys (47) of Warrenton, crossed into the eastbound lanes to pass westbound vehicles and struck an eastbound Toyota Rav4, operated by Daysy Vanesa Camarena (37) of Whittier (CA).   The operator of the Subaru (Humphreys) was declared deceased at the scene.   The operator of the Toyota (D. Camarena) and passenger, Joshua Zeke Camarena (33) of Whittier (CA), suffered reported serious injuries and were transported to an area hospital. The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation.    OSP was assisted by the Seaside Fire Department and ODOT.

Oregon State Police Jefferson County, Ore. (Jan. 12, 2026)-  On Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 11:43 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 97, near milepost 101, in Jefferson County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a Ford Explorer, operated by James Edwin Legore (63) of Sandy (UT), was on the shoulder of the roadway and began to merge into the northbound lanes when it struck a pedestrian, Jared Elijah Cooper (38) of Madras, while reentering the highway.   The pedestrian (Cooper) was declared deceased at the scene.   The operator of the Ford (Legore) was reportedly uninjured.   The highway was impacted for approxiamtely five hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.   OSP was assisted by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

Bandon Police Department  Chief Dhillon would like to inform the public regarding the increased law enforcement activity north of Bandon.  Bandon Police officers assisted in a pursuit involving a suspect wanted out of Lane County and the state of Washington. The pursuit ended when the suspect crashed North of Bandon and fled on foot. Multiple law enforcement agencies are currently canvassing the area in an active search for the suspect. The suspect, Marcquis White, age 33, is described as an African American male, last seen wearing a blue Nike jumpsuit. The suspect is possibly armed. Residents in the area are strongly advised to remain indoors and report any sightings or information immediately by calling 911. Please do not approach the suspect.