TWO ARRESTED FOR MURDER- DOUGLAS COUNTY MAJOR CRIMES TEAM- DOUGLAS COUNTY

Oregon State Police

On June 25, 2023, a deceased male, with an apparent gunshot wound, was located near the I-5 milepost 101 interchange, near Canyonville, in Douglas County. 

 

The Douglas County Major Crime Team was activated and the Oregon State Police was designated as lead investigating agency due to the crime scene being located within an ODOT right-of-way. The deceased male was identified as Joshua Alexander (34) of Roseburg. After an extensive investigation, two suspects were identified in the case. 

 

On July 20, 2023, Allen Lloyd Swindler (36) of Sutherlin was arrested and on July 26, 2023, Sierra Sioux Jennings (34) also of Sutherlin was arrested. Both Swindler and Jennings were charged with Murder and lodged at the Douglas County Jail. 

 

The investigation is active and ongoing- no further information is available for release at this time.  

 

Participating agencies of the Douglas County Major Crime Team include; the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Roseburg Police Department, Oregon State Police, and the Oregon State Police Crime Lab.