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DCSO JAILVIEWER 999.001 - FAILURE TO REPORT AS SEX OFFENDER - 1  Level:   F Click Here To Download Our App

Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office On May 25, 2023, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding an adult male attempting to communicate with a minor female via an online source. Based on the content of the messages that included explicit images and video of the male subject, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the male who was identified as Layzon Tello.    On May 30, 2023, after Tello described what his intentions were, he wanted to meet the female at Riverside Park.   When Tello arrived at the park and exited his vehicle, members of the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office were in place to make contact with him.  Layzon Tello was arrested and lodged in the Josephine County Jail for Luring a Minor and Online Sexual Corruption.      At the time of this press release, no further details are being released. Picture from Facebook 

The Coos County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank our local riding community and guests from out of the area for a safe and fun Memorial Day Weekend on the Dunes.  There were (6) Deputies working overtime over the holiday weekend to keep the riding areas safe, provide information, and take photos with the kiddos.  We are delighted to report no significant crashes, loss of life, or impaired driving arrests.    The Dunes Division would like to express our appreciation to the public for helping to keep the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area safe for all to enjoy. Click Here To Download Our App

Coos County Sheriffs' Office The South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (S.C.I.N.T.) has been working on several narcotics investigations involving several individuals, locations, and vehicles throughout the past few months.  In late May 2023, a traffic stop was conducted on one of the abovementioned vehicles. The vehicles' occupants possessed Sixty-four M-30 fentanyl pills, scales, and packaging material.  The illegal narcotics were seized and removed from circulation. No further information is being released due to the ongoing investigation. Click Here To Download Our App

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On 05/29/2023 at about 11:45am the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received the report of a domestic violence suspect that may have been holding his victim against her will. Deputies received information that the suspect was believed to have strangled and assaulted the victim the night before.  The suspect and victim were believed to be somewhere in the area in the victim’s white Toyota car.  Deputies were able to track the vehicle to a park in the Eugene area.  Upon spotting deputies the suspect, 36-year-old Bradley Allen Evenson, fled the area in the vehicle and deputies lost sight of him.  The vehicle was later spotted again in the area of Lorane. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy and Oregon State Police Trooper attempted to stop the vehicle at which time it fled again.  A short pursuit ensued which ended when the involved vehicle crashed.  The victim was found to be in the vehicle and the suspect was taken into custody. Evenson was lodged at the Lane Coun

DCSO JAILVIEWER 811.700 - FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES OF A DRIVER - PROPERTY DAMAGE (HIT & RUN)  Level:   M 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING  Level:   M 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON  Level:   M 164.365 - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 1ST DEG  Level:   F Click Here To Download Our App

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On 05/28/2023 at about 5:40pm, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Big Fall Creek Rd. near milepost 6.  Responders arrived to find a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado pickup down an embankment and lodged against a tree.  29-year-old Corey Michael Primmer had been riding in the bed of the pickup and was thrown from the vehicle during the crash.  He was transported to an area hospital but died as a result of his injuries.  Preliminary investigation reveals that the Silverado had been traveling westbound on Big Fall Creek Rd. when it drove off of the roadway.  The cause for the vehicle leaving the roadway remains under investigation. Click Here To Download Our App

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to the report of a train vs. pedestrian crash near Junction City yesterday afternoon shortly prior to 4:30pm.  Paramedics arrived on scene and determined the woman to be deceased.  Investigation reveals that a Union Pacific Railroad train was headed southbound when a woman was observed walking on the tracks.  Train operators sounded audible alarms and attempted to perform an emergency stop of the train.  The woman did not respond to the alarms and was struck by the train. Investigators are still working to identify the woman.  Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 opt. 1.  Click Here To Download Our App

Oregon State Police On Saturday, May 27, 2023, at approximately 5:04 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 62, near milepost 17, in Jackson County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Subaru WRX, operated by Corey Hanley (26) of Central Point, was traveling westbound when it lost control and swerved into the eastbound lane colliding with a white Subaru Crosstrek, operated by Barbara Badger (80) of Shady Cove.    The operator of the Subaru (Hanley) was transported to the hospital, where he was later declared deceased.    The operator of the Crosstrek (Badger) was transported to the hospital as a precaution.    The highway was impacted for approximately 2 hours while the on-scene investigation was conducted.   OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Jackson County Fire, and ODOT. Click Here To Download Our App

Lebanon Fire District On Monday, May 29, 2023 the Lebanon Fire District discovered a break-in at Station 33 in Fairview. Thieves cut through a newly installed security fence on the back of the property before cutting locks on the Lebanon Fire Investigation Team (LFIT) trailer.    Once they had made access to the trailer, the thieves stole several thousand dollars worth of investigation tools, lights, and cameras, as well as damaging the trailer to make entry.   “Thefts such as these are extremely frustrating,” says Fire Marshal Ken Foster, “because they affect our ability to serve our community to the high standard that is expected. We investigate the causes of fires to assist residents in insurance claims, assist law enforcement if arson is suspected, and to identify possible safety concerns. Having to replace all our investigation equipment may delay any pending or future fire investigations and has a direct effect on our community.”   Anyone with information related to these thefts

Medford Police Dept.   On Saturday evening, May 27 th , 2023 at about 6:45 PM, the Medford Police Department received a call from residents in the area of the 1500-block of Angelcrest Drive advising of a burglary in progress. The caller reported that an unknown male was armed with a firearm and was entering and removing property from a home that was unoccupied. Multiple Medford Police Officers responded to the area and the first officer was on scene within 6 minutes of the initial call. 11 minutes after officers arrived, it was announced over the radio that shots had been fired by officers. Substantial aid was rendered to the suspect by officers on scene before medical personnel could arrive. The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he is being treated for his injuries. The Major Assault and Death Investigation Unit (MADIU) was activated and responded to the scene. This team is comprised of investigators and attorneys from the Medford Police Department, Oregon State Police

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office On Friday May 26th, 2023, at about 2:30 PM. Deschutes County 911 Dispatch received a 911 call regarding a motorcycle crash in the East Fort Rock OHV trail system area near China Hat Rd. milepost 17.5.  The 911 caller reported that a 63-year-old female had been riding on OHV "Trail 18" when she crashed on her motorcycle and sustained non-life-threatening injuries that limited her mobility.  This 911 call was split to Bend Fire and Rescue, though due to the location of the patient, Bend Fire requested the assistance of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue volunteers.  The patient was reported to be approximately 1.5 miles from the nearest ambulance accessible road (China Hat Rd. FS 18).  Vehicle Access to the patient was limited (single track motorcycle trail) though people within the injured patient group reported that an ATV could access this location.   At approximately 2:44 pm SAR volunteers were dispatched.  A total

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.135 - UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE  Level:   F 164.354 - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2ND DEG  Level:   M 164.245 - CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2ND DEG  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 167.212 - TAMPERING WITH DRUG RECORDS  Level:   F 164.245 - CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2ND DEG  Level:   M 162.385 - FALSE INFORMATION TO A POLICE OFFICER  Level:   M 162.315 - RESISTING ARREST  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

Medford Police Dept.   Today Medford Police detectives, Oregon State Police, HSI, and members of the Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Task Force and Southern Oregon High Tech Crime Task Force executed a search warrant in the 1400 block of Poplar Drive in Medford. Police contacted 44-year-old Tyson Blake Sidwell at the location, and he was arrested on the following warrants: Rape I Sex Abuse I Sidwell is currently lodged at the Jackson County Jail. Any other witnesses or victims are encouraged to call Detective Rogers at 541-613-6805. Case number is 23-4115. Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.135 - UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE  Level:   F 163.208 - ASSAULT PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER  Level:   F 163.208 - ASSAULT PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER  Level:   F 162.315 - RESISTING ARREST  Level:   M 166.025 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT 2ND DEG  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.165 - ASSAULT 3RD DEG  Level:   F 166.025 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT 2ND DEG  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App  

Coos County Sheriffs'Office In response to several demining and hostile comments towards the Coos County Sheriff’s Office about the arrest of Heriberto Morado – Ledesma (35) on May 21 st, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office would like to make the following statement.  It has been the policy of all law enforcement agencies in Coos County that when an individual is arrested for DUII (Without additional charges), that person is arrested and transported to the nearest police department or the Coos County Jail for testing. After testing, the induvial arrested is released to a sober adult, almost always the same night/day of the incident. The exception to this rule is if the detained individual has no family or friends to come to sign for them. This has been the process for over 25 years. In this case, this is precisely what happened. Deputy R. Baker did an exceptional job removing an impaired driver from the roads of Coos County, performing his duty to uphold the law and protect the citiz

Portland Police Bureau On February 19, 2023, the Portland Police Bureau responded to a report of human remains located in a wooded area, near Southeast Deardorff Road and Southeast Flavel Street in the Pleasant Valley Neighborhood. With the assistance of Multnomah County Search and Rescue and the Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office, additional searches were conducted over subsequent months in an attempt to find additional evidence. The remains found have been identified as belonging to Kristin Smith, 22, of Gresham. Smith was reported missing on December 22, 2022. Her family has been notified of her death and provided the attached photographs for public release. As this is an ongoing investigation, the Medical Examiner’s Office and the Portland Police Bureau will not be releasing any additional details at this time. If anyone has information about this case, please contact Detective Jeff Pontius at  Jeffery.Pontius@police. portlandoregon.gov  or call 503-823-0433, or Detective K

Oregon State Police On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at approximately 12:16 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 101, near milepost 252, in Coos County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a black Nissan Titan, operated by Heriberto Morado Ledesma (35) of Coos Bay, was traveling north on Highway 101. The Titan was negotiating a curve, drifted into the southbound lane (for unknown reasons), and struck a southbound blue Jeep Cherokee, operated by Vera Lee Belcher (76) of Cottage Grove, head-on.    The three occupants- Ledesma (operator), Hector Mireles Gallo (35) of Coos Bay and Alberto Ramirez Vazquez (40) of Coos Bay- of the Titan were transported by ambulance to the hospital for treatment and further medical evaluation.    The two occupants- Vera Lee Belcher (operator) and Clayton Gene Belcher (78) of Cottage Grove- of the Cherokee were pronounced deceased at the scene.    The highway was impacted for approximately 5 hours during the on-scene investigat

Oregon State Police On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at approximately 8:30 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 21, in Jackson County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a black Chrysler Town and Country, operated by Ruben Nanez (69) of Yreka (CA), was traveling south on the interstate, when for unknown reasons, it drifted off the roadway and impacted a ditch embankment. The van overturned and landed in a small creek.    Fire and Medical personnel extricated the single male occupant and attempted life saving measures, however the subject was pronounced deceased at the scene.   The roadway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation.   OSP was assisted by Jackson County Fire, ODOT, Phoenix PD, and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. Click Here To Download Our App

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office *UPDATE* The person that died in this crash has been identified as 46-year-old Cody Glenn Whitman of Junction City. - Today at approximately 12:13pm the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a three-vehicle crash on Clear Lake Rd. just west of Goodman Rd.  While enroute, deputies were advised that one of the involved vehicles had caught fire with a person trapped inside.  This person was the driver of the vehicle that caught fire and was later determined to be deceased. The driver of one of the other involved vehicles, a blue/green Pontiac sedan, reportedly fled the scene westbound on foot.  He may have been picked up by a white truck.  He is described as a white male adult aged in his 50’s to 70’s.  He was approximately 6’00 tall and had a black dog with him.  He was reportedly wearing khaki pants and an unknown colored hat.  The driver of the third involved vehicle was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office Deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating an Adult in Custody (AIC) who walked away from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Transition Center. Rigoberto Rodriguez-Morales, 27, walked away from the facility around 9:01PM on the evening of, May 23, 2023. Rigoberto was in custody on charges of 3 counts of Menacing / Assault 4.    Rigoberto is a Hispanic adult male, 5'08" and weighs 155 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a black hoodie sweatshirt, dark colored jeans and footwear.  The Marion County Transition Center prepares AICs for re-entry into the community prior to release from custody. AICs are allowed to leave the facility for pre-approved treatment or medical appointments.   Deputies are asking anyone with information about Rigoberto to call the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at 503-588-5032. Click Here To Download Our App

Coos County Sheriffs'Office On May 24, 2023, at 12:06 p.m. Sgt. A. Slater was on routine patrol in Lakeside when he observed a suspicious vehicle turn onto Airport Road from U.S. Hwy 101. Sgt. Slater pulled out behind the car, and it immediately took off at a high rate of speed.  Sgt. Slater actively tried to stop the vehicle with his emergency lights and siren activated. However, the red Cadillac slid sideways onto Sarah Lane before the car became stuck in a ditch at the location. The driver, Michael J. Esposito (47) of Oakridge, had several outstanding warrants from both the Parole Board & Probation warrants from Marion County. Mr. Esposito was arrested on the warrants and transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and is currently in custody. The vehicle was removed from the location.  After an investigation, Mr. Esposito was cited for driving while suspended and careless driving. In addition, he will be referred to the D.A.’s Office for additional crimes from

Linn County Sheriff's Office Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports on May 23 rd  at 8:16 a.m., Linn County Dispatch received the report of a male missing from his home at the Springbook Mobile Home Park in Harrisburg, Oregon. Bryce Chilgren, 18, of Harrisburg, Oregon, was reported missing when his father went to wake him for school. Deputies responded to the area, speaking with multiple people. Deputies learned Bryce was last seen at his residence on the evening of May 22 nd . It is unknown what Bryce was wearing when he left his residence. He’s described as 5’8” and about 180lbs with longer brown hair and brown eyes. Deputies have searched areas where Bryce frequents and continue to exhaust any possible leads.  Linn County Sheriff’s Office is seeking any information around Bryce, seeking anyone with surveillance video around the Springbook Mobile Home Park or South 6 th  Street who have footage between May 22 nd  at 9:00 p.m. and May 23 rd  at 6:00 a.m. Anyone with informati

Sweet Home Fire Dist. At 11:34 the morning on May 23 rd , 2023, the Sweet Home Fire District received a call regarding an injured logger. The information received by Linn County Dispatch contained the GPS coordinates of the injured logger. However, the exact location and route to get to the logger were unclear. The most likely route was to access the logger off the Upper Calapooia road system. One ambulance and the rescue unit started that direction. While one chief officer started up the Wiley Creek side. Oregon Department of Forestry in Sweet Home heard the call and went to assist the chief from the Wiley Creek side. The chief encountered a log truck driver who was coming down the hill, who confirmed this would be on the Wiley Creek side. A Life Flight helicopter had been called for and was responding to Sweet Home from Redmond. The chief was able to locate the logger and notified Life Flight of the location. The helicopter was able to land in a wide spot on a logging road near the l

Oregon State Police On June 23, 2022, the Oregon State Police executed a search warrant at the residence of Norman Jones. The warrant stemmed from information gathered in a previous search warrant of a co-conspirator which linked Jones to poaching several deer using a rifle. Jones has a prior felony conviction. During the execution of the search warrant the following firearms were seized as evidence; a Winchester model 88, .308 caliber rifle with mounted scope and a Marlin model 550, .22 caliber rifle with a mounted scope which also included a flashlight taped to the barrel.   In addition to the firearms, Jones possessed a variety of wildlife parts including numerous sets of deer and elk antlers that were still attached to the skull. Jones was unable to provide documentation to show the majority of the antlers or other wildlife parts were lawfully possessed resulting in the seizure of the following wildlife as evidence: 3 spike deer 17 Forked-horn deer (2pt) 19 Three-point deer 18 Four

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.135 - UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE  Level:   F 164.354 - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2ND DEG  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

Oregon Department of Human Services (Salem) – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, asks the public to help find Julian (Jayce) Matney, age 14, a child in foster care who went missing from Portland on May 16. He is believed to be in danger. ODHS asks the public for help in the effort to find Jayce and to contact 911, local law enforcement or the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline at 1-855-503-SAFE (7233) if they believe they see him. Jayce is suspected to be in the Portland area.  Name: Julian (Jayce) Matney Pronouns: He/him Date of birth: Sept. 7, 2008 Height: 5-foot-7 Weight: 135 Hair: Dark brown Eye color: Brown Portland Police Bureau Case #23-128024 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children #1480942 Sometimes when a child is missing they may be in significant danger and ODHS may need to locate them to assess and support their safety. As ODHS works to do everything it can to find these missing children and assess their safety, media alerts will be