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DCSO JAILVIEWER 811.540.3.B - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - FOOT 144.350 - PAROLE VIOLATION

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.335 - RECKLESS BURNING 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON

Beaverton Police Department Beaverton Police Department Detectives began an investigation into the trafficking of stolen catalytic converters in late 2021. The investigation, which culminated last week with the search of eight locations to include a waterfront residence in Lake Oswego, led to the seizure of over 3,000 catalytic converters, hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, a high end vehicle, and jewelry. Police say the crime ring was centered in the Portland Metropolitan area, spanned over six Oregon counties, and reached into the states of Washington, Nevada, California, Texas, and New York. In March 2022, Beaverton Police Department Detectives identified 32-year-old Brennan Patrick Doyle of Lake Oswego as the leader of the criminal organization. Brennan Doyle is believed to have trafficked over 44 thousand stolen catalytic converters since January 2021 with an estimated street value of over $22 million dollars. The investigation began in late 2021 when Beaverton Police Detec

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office   RURAL CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) SWAT team responded to a black-market marijuana grow early Friday morning to assist Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) detectives in serving a search warrant. IMET utilized the JCSO SWAT team after investigations determined an elevated threat level due to the property’s connection to a drug trafficking organization. The marijuana grow and processing facility on the 6500 block of Foley Lane in rural Central Point contained approximately 6,856 black-market marijuana plants, 9,000 lbs. of processed illegal cannabis with packages ready for shipment, three firearms including a handgun without a serial number, and 34 “hoop-style” greenhouses that had recently been harvested. JCSO Patrol deputies and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) assisted with the warrant service. Despite signage located on the property, there was no licensing for any type of cannabis growing, handling, or pro

Oregon State Police On August 10, 2022, at about 2:45 PM, Oregon State Police (OSP) Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 238 near milepost 4.  Preliminary investigation revealed that a Toyota Camry, operated by, Braden Hales, age 23, from Williams, pulled out onto Highway 238 from Jaynes Drive and into the path of a northbound Ford F250 pickup, operated by Ed DeVos, age 56, from Williams.  The vehicles crashed and came to rest on the shoulder of the roadway.  Hales was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency personnel.  A juvenile passenger in the Toyota Camry received non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Rogue Reginal Medical Center.  DeVos was not injured.  OSP was assisted by Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Mercy Flights, Rural Metro Battalion 5 and ODOT.

Oregon Health Authority In November 2020, Oregon voters passed by referendum  Measure 110, or the Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act . The purpose of Measure 110 is to make screening health assessment, treatment and recovery services for drug addiction available to all those who need and want access to those services; and to adopt a health approach to drug addiction by removing criminal penalties for low-level drug possession. When they passed the ballot measure, the people of Oregon recognized drug addiction and overdoses are a serious problem in Oregon; and that Oregon needs to expand access to drug treatment. A health-based approach to addiction and overdose is more effective, humane and cost-effective than criminal punishments. Making people criminals because they suffer from addiction is expensive, ruins lives and can make access to treatment and recovery more difficult. Multiple criminal sentencing laws regulating the possession of controlled substances changed from feloni

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.190 - MENACING 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 166.025 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT 2ND DEG

Eugene Police Department At 7:51 p.m. on August 13, a 1995 Ford work van was headed west on W. 11th near Crow Road and made a left turn in front of an oncoming motorcyclist on a 2005 Suzuki, who was headed east on West 11th Avenue. The motorcyclist crashed into the  van and although bystanders attempted life-saving care, the motorcyclist was declared deceased in scene.  The driver of the van remained on scene and was cooperative with the investigation. Eugene Police Major Collision Investigation team is investigating the crash. Names are not yet being released until the family of the motorcyclist can be notified. Case 22-12223

DCSO JAILVIEWER 000.998 - AGENCY HOLD - MIS 164.043 - THEFT 3RD DEG

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office UPDATE:  Delmagene “Dallas” Smith and Charlize Gibson have been located and are no longer considered missing.  On Thursday, June 11, 2022, deputies learned that Smith had been spotted at her place of employment in Riddle. Deputies contacted her and conducted an interview. Smith denied having any knowledge of Gibson's whereabouts.  Further investigation revealed that Smith and Gibson had in fact been together. Deputies located Gibson later in the evening and returned to her guardian.  On Friday, June 12, 2022, deputies spoke with Smith again who confirmed she had been with the juvenile and was untruthful when she previously provided statements to deputies. Smith was taken into custody and transported to the Douglas County Jail where she was lodged for Custodial Interference in the First Degree. 

Jackson County Sheriff's Office   JCSO Case 22-4662 SHADY COVE, Ore. - A suspect is in the Jackson County Jail today after attempting to steal a car with an infant inside. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies responded to a carjacking and attempted kidnapping at the Shady Cove Chevron gas station yesterday morning at 1045.  The suspect stole the victim’s running vehicle parked with her 1-year-old child inside. A few feet away the mother saw what was happening and ran to the car, opening the driver’s door and pleading with him to stop so she could get her child out. Knowing the infant was in the car he still attempted to flee with the mother hanging on the outside of the door. The mother fought with the suspect and was able to get him to stop in the middle of Hwy 62. The suspect fled the scene and JCSO deputies and a K-9 unit began to track him. He was located hiding under a tarp at the 21500 block of Hwy 62 and arrested. The suspect, Jason Lee Cheatham, 33, of Bend, is c

DCSO JAILVIEWER 162.247 - INTERFERE WITH A POLICE OFFICER  166.065A - HARASSMENT 163.160 - ASSAULT 4TH DEG 163.208 - ASSAULT PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER 162.247 - INTERFERE WITH A POLICE OFFICER 162.315 - RESISTING ARREST 164.055 - THEFT 1ST DEG

DCSO JAILVIEWER 137.545 - PROBATION VIOLATION FEL 000.999 - AGENCY HOLD - FEL

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office Lane County Sheriff’s Office detectives received information yesterday from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force indicating that 31 year old Kelsey Meta Boren had been uploading child pornography to the internet.  LCSO detectives applied for and were granted a warrant to search Boren’s residence in the 87000blk of Norman Ave. in Veneta for evidence related to the child sex crimes.  The warrant was executed at about 8:00pm.  During the execution of the warrant, deputies discovered additional evidence indicating that Boren has utilized the internet on numerous occasions to distribute and exchange pornographic images of children.  Additional evidence was discovered indicating that Boren has also engaged in creating child pornography and uploaded it to the internet.  Boren is an employee of the Fern Ridge School District. The Fern Ridge School District is aware of the allegations and is cooperat

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.257 - CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE 1ST DEG 

Oregon State Police On August 11, 2022, the Oregon State Police Southwest Region Drug Enforcement team, assisted by the Interagency Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) of the Medford Police Department and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, served three related illegal marijuana search warrants in Jackson County.  The investigation was the result of evidence obtained that marijuana was being illegally exported from Oregon on the black market.  After the operation was concluded, a total of 11,416 illegal marijuana plants and approximately 500-pounds of processed marijuana which was packaged for export, were seized. The first location was in the 1200 block of Yankee Creek Rd. Eagle Point, was a large illegal marijuana cultivation farm where 5,024 illegal marijuana plants contained in twenty-six large greenhouses, in addition to the approximately 500-pounds of processed marijuana, were seized and destroyed.  Simultaneously, two additional search warrants were served in the 100 block of Trout W

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.433 - ONLINE SEXUAL CORRUPTION OF CHILD 1ST DEG 163.432 - ONLINE SEXUAL CORRUPTION OF CHILD 2ND DEG 167.057 - LURING A MINOR

Medford Police On August 10, 2022, at approximately 2:00 a.m., two officers were clearing a call for service in the area of the Jackson County Library when they heard a female screaming for help. The officers searched the area and located a female in distress lying on the ground in the parking lot of the Budget Inn, located at 345 S. Central Ave. The female victim reported that an unknown male approached her in the parking lot and made sexual statements to her while she was at the ice machine. The victim ignored the advances and the male attacked her and tried to sexually assault her. The victim fought back and screamed for help, which caused the suspect to flee prior to the officer’s arrival.   The suspect was not located after an extensive search of the area, but the officers were able to obtain video surveillance from the Budget Inn that captured a picture of the suspect. Detectives were contacted and the case is under investigation at this time. If you have any information on this

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.190 - MENACING 163.160 - ASSAULT 4TH DEG - FELONY 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 811.700 - FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES OF A DRIVER - PROPERTY DAMAGE (HIT & RUN)

Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office On August 11, 2022, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) with the assistance of Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE), Josephine County Code Enforcement and Douglas County Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) executed a search warrant on Surrey Drive in Josephine County regarding an illegal marijuana grow site. During the execution of the warrant, approximately 10,000 growing marijuana plants and approximately 2500 pounds of processed marijuana was seized and destroyed.  The property also had multiple electrical, water and solid waste code violations. These violations could result in the civil forfeiture of the property.  Multiple workers fled into a heavily wooded area and were not located. The primary suspect was also not located during the execution of the warrant. The charges listed above are the charges the primary suspect will be facing based on the evidence located.  CHARGES: 1- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana                      2- U

Jackson County Sheriff's Office IMET Case 22-7347 MEDFORD, Ore. – Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) detectives served a search warrant on a marijuana grow site yesterday morning near the 9000 block of Hillcrest Road east of Medford. The property contained approximately 16,827 illegal cannabis plants in 87 “hoop-style” greenhouses, taking up 5 1/2 acres of the property. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies, Oregon State Police (OSP) Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) detectives, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) assisted with the warrant service. On scene, one subject was detained, interviewed, and released. Detectives identified the primary suspects and charges are pending from the Jackson County District Attorney’s office.  This case was the result of a nine-month long investigation of an illegal/black market marijuana growing operation. There was no licensing for any type of cannabis growing, handling, or processing at this location. Jackson County Cod