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BOBBY RAYMOUND HELMS

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 144.350 - PAROLE VIOLATION  Level:   X 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE  Level:   F 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING  Level:   M 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON  Level:   M 164.345 - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3RD DEG  Level:   M                             Click Here To Download Our App

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING ON I-5 UPDATE

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Albany Police On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at approximately 6:25p.m., Linn County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police were involved in an officer involved shooting on I-5 near exit 226, south of Tangent. Earlier in the afternoon, at approximately 3:00 p.m., two suspects, Cameron James Bielman, age 30 and Yasmina Destinee Teal, age 30, both of Anacortes, Washington were involved in a shooting in Coburg, Or. This shooting critically injured one male. The two suspects fled the area and allegedly stole a black Honda Civic.  Three hours later, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Honda and suspects were located by Lane County Deputies and Oregon State Troopers and a high-speed pursuit began. Linn County Deputies joined the pursuit. The vehicle proceeded northbound on I-5 from exit 209 where spike strips were successfully deployed, and the vehicle slowed. The Honda crashed along the shoulder of Interstate 5, near exit 226. Gunfire came from the Honda and deadly force was used by 2 Linn County D

TIMOTHY RAY HAMILTON

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 819.300 - POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE  Level:   F 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM  Level:   F 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE  Level:   F                         Click Here To Download Our App

VICTIM RESCUED, SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER PURSUIT

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Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On April 29 th  at about 3:30am., the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible kidnapping. Deputies were able to track the involved suspect vehicle to the area of Veneta.  Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, but it fled east on Highway 126 and then south on Crow Road. The victim was able to communicate she was in the vehicle during the pursuit.  The vehicle turned up a private driveway and a deputy conducted a PIT maneuver, disabling the vehicle and enabling the victim to escape.  Deputies arrested Christopher Forrest Stechelin, 29, and lodged him at the Lane County Jail on charges of Elude by Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering, Coercion, Attempted Unlawful Use of a Vehicle, Robbery in the Third Degree, and False Information to a Peace Officer.  Stechelin was also arrested on an Oregon State Parole Board warrant.                    Click Here To Download Our App

FATAL CRASH - HWY 20 - LINCOLN COUNTY

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Oregon State Police On Friday, April 26, 2024, at 4:42 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-20, near milepost 1.5, in Lincoln County. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Subaru Forester, operated by Velma June Freudenthal (78) of Newport, crossed the centerline into the eastbound lanes and struck an eastbound Nissan light duty pickup, operated by Christopher Michael Robeson (62) of Siletz, head-on. The operator the Nissan (Robeson) was declared deceased at the scene. A passenger in the Nissan, Ramona Lynette Luledjian (55) of Toledo, was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital. The operator of the Subaru (Freudenthal) suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation. OSP was assisted by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Newport Fire, and ODOT.                   Click Here

FATAL CRASH - HWY 101 - TILLAMOOK COUNTY

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Oregon State Police On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 4:55 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy 101, near milepost 39, in Tillamook County. The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Dodge Charger, operated by Ellis Miller Heine (56) of Cottage Grove, attempted to pass another vehicle and lost control. The Dodge slid across the northbound lane and into the ditch at highway speeds before striking a tree. The operator of the Dodge (Ellis Heine) was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital. A passenger in the Dodge, Rhonda Sue Heine (55) of Cottage Grove, was declared deceased at the scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation. OSP was assisted by the Tillamook County Sheriff's Office and Nehalem Bay Fire.                   Click Here To Download Our App

SUSPECT IN NUMEROUS IDENTITY THEFTS AND FORGERIES ARRESTED; DA'S OFFICE SEEKING ADDITIONAL VICTIMS

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Multnomah Co. District Attorney's Office A suspect in various identity thefts and forgeries over the course of the past few years has been arrested, and the DA’s office is asking other victims to come forward.  Donna Marie Morriss, 47, has been indicted on four separate cases by the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office (MCDA) totaling 46 charges, including 15 counts of Aggravated Identity Theft, nine counts of Felony Computer Crime, eight counts of Forgery in the First Degree, four counts of Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, and four counts of Theft in the First Degree. She was arrested by Portland Police on an outstanding warrant on April 3, 2024, and is currently in custody at the Multnomah County Detention Center. The four indicted cases involved key information provided to MCDA by Multnomah County Adult Protective Services, which investigates allegations of abuse, self-neglect, and financial exploitation of seniors and people with disabilities. A number of the indicted ch

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING- INTERSTATE 5- LINN COUNTY

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Oregon State Police On Sunday, April 28, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Oregon State Troopers responded to the Coburg area to assist the Coburg Police Department and Lane County Sheriff’s Office with a reported shooting. The shooting in Coburg critically injured one of the involved individuals and a search ensued for the other involved suspect. At approximately 6:00 p.m., a vehicle of interest in the Coburg shooting was reported as a driving complaint. The vehicle was located by Linn County Deputies, Lane County Deputies, and Oregon State Troopers.  A pursuit ensued northbound on Interstate 5 from exit 209. After a successful deployment of spike strips to stop the suspect vehicle, the vehicle crashed along the shoulder of Interstate 5. At the crash scene, an officer-involved shooting occurred, involving the Linn County Deputies and OSP Troopers from the pursuit.  The driver of the suspect vehicle is deceased. A passenger in the suspect vehicle was also injured during the officer-inv

WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER TWO CRASHES AND PURSUIT

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Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Sunday April 28, 2024, at 5:33 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a crash at N. Adair St. and N. 10 th  Ave. in Cornelius. A woman driving a white 2007 Dodge Charger hit a maroon 1997 Ford F150 and fled the scene. She was later identified as 39 year old Lisa L. Sullivan of Cornelius. Two deputies were on scene almost immediately. One of them helped the driver of the Ford, who had minor injuries and was later taken to a hospital by a family member. He was the only person in the Ford. The other deputy started looking for the Dodge, as witnesses saw the car leave the scene at a high rate of speed going north out of Cornelius. Multiple other 911 calls started coming in, reporting the car passing recklessly at high speeds and driving on one rim. Around 5:40 p.m., the deputy started to catch up to the Dodge when he came across a second crash. Ms. Sullivan hit a 2016 Mercedes sedan at Highway 47 and NW Verboort Rd. and a

ROXEY BLANCO VENTURA

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 819.300 - POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE  Level:   F 164.135 - UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE  Level:   F                   Click Here To Download Our App

SALEM MAN ARRESTED IN CHILD SEX ABUSE CASE

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Salem Police Department Salem, Ore.  — A Salem man is in custody in Illinois on child sex abuse charges stemming from an incident earlier this month at a northeast Salem business. Jason Patrick Mikel, age 28, was arrested as part of an investigation into the sexual abuse of a small child at a variety store in the 2700 block of Lancaster DR NE on the evening of April 1, 2024. The child’s mother reported that while shopping, she lost sight of her daughter and found the three-year-old in Mikel’s arms. The mother confronted the unknown suspect, who put the child down and fled the store. Through a forensic interview conducted by  Liberty House , a child abuse assessment center, Salem Police Violent Crimes Unit detectives learned the child had been harmed in the encounter. Investigators identified Mikel as the suspect and presented their findings to a Marion County Grand Jury on April 19. Mikel was indicted on the following charges: Attempted unlawful sexual penetration, first-degree Sex abu

UPDATE: ARREST MADE IN FATAL HIT AND RUN

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Benton Co. Sheriff's Office CORVALLIS, Ore.  – On April 26, 2024, at about 1:45 pm, detectives from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) made contact with the suspect of a recent hit and run on Highway 20 near Hyak Park that killed pedestrian Deborah Rosemary Haikkila, of Albany. Brenda Lopez Lopez, 24, of Albany, was arrested and charged with Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Criminal Negligent Homicide, Aggravated Driving While Suspended, Assault in the Third Degree, and Fail to Perform Duties of Driver to Injured Persons. Lopez Lopez was booked and lodged at the Benton County Jail. BCSO would like to thank the community for their support and tips generated during this investigation and continues to seek information from witnesses for this incident by calling 541-753-TIPS (8477) or email  BentonCoSheriff@ bentoncountyor.gov .                   Click Here To Download Our App

AARON OAK KEEVY

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 496.992.2 - WILDLIFE OFFENSE  Level:   M 496.992.2 - WILDLIFE OFFENSE  Level:   M 496.992.2 - WILDLIFE OFFENSE  Level:   M 496.992.2 - WILDLIFE OFFENSE  Level:   M 164.265 - CRIMINAL TRESPASS WHILE IN POSSESSION FIREARM  Level:   M 496.992.2 - WILDLIFE OFFENSE  Level:   M 496.992.2 - WILDLIFE OFFENSE  Level:   M 496.992.2 - WILDLIFE OFFENSE  Level:   M 496.992.2 - WILDLIFE OFFENSE  Level:   M 496.992.2 - WILDLIFE OFFENSE  Level:   M                        Click Here To Download Our App

MAN SHOOTS FEMALE AND THEN HIMSELF WITH PELLET GUN

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Yamhill Co. Sheriff's Office On the evening of April 24 th , 2024, the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint of multiple people being shot during a disturbance in the 4400 block of SE Riverside Loop, rural McMinnville.  The caller reported hearing what sounded like a .22 caliber gunshot and multiple people yelling that someone may have been shot in the head.  A coordinated active shooter response was implemented by the Sheriff’s Office along with McMinnville Police Department, Yamhill Police Department, Carlton Police Department, and McMinnville Fire and EMS.  Upon arrival, law enforcement detained multiple people on the property.  The preliminary investigation suggests an adult male shot an adult female victim in the back of the head and then later turned the weapon on himself and sustained injuries.  The weapon was found by Yamhill County Search and Rescue after an evidence ground search in a field adjacent to the residence.  The weapon involved in the incident

UPDATE: BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE INVESTIGATES POSSIBLE FATAL HIT AND RUN

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Benton Co. Sheriff's Office By fingerprints, BCSO detectives identified the female as Deborah Rosemary Haikkila, of Albany; she had not been reported missing. BCSO asks the community to continue to call in tips on black Toyota Corolla Cross and similar vehicles with damage to the front passenger side to 541-753-8477.                   Click Here To Download Our App

STRUCTURE FIRE ON HARMONY DRIVE

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Douglas Co. Fire Dist. No.2 At 9:25 p.m. late Wednesday evening, Douglas County Fire District No.2 and Winston-Dillard Fire District were dispatched to a structure fire on Harmony Drive in the Green District. Initial reports indicated that the structure was fully involved and spreading to nearby houses. Thanks to the efficient response of our firefighters, the fire was stopped from spreading and contained to a single structure. Although the house suffered significant damage and is considered  a total loss, the most important thing is that the single occupant of the residence was able to get out of the structure safely. No injuries were reported by the resident or the firefighters working the scene. DCFD2 responded to this incident with five fire engines and one command unit, totaling 16 personnel. Due to the heavy fire damage, crews could not determine the cause of the fire. Crews at the scene were assisted by Avista Gas and PP&L.                   Click Here To Download Our App

DEATH INVESTIGATION - SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR MURDER IN CALIFORNIA

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Lane Co. Sheriff's Office UPDATE  - Suspect arrested for murder in California Early this morning, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office was advised by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office in California that they arrested Kelley on our warrant for Murder in the Second Degree.  He was arrested without incident and the involved vehicle was recovered.  Kelley is being held pending extradition to Oregon.   We would like to thank the Oregon State Police, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, and many other partners who assisted on this case.   -- On April 24 th  2024, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a deceased adult female at a residence in the 28000 block of Hwy. 36 south of Junction City. Upon arrival, investigators observed the deceased had suspicious injuries that may have contributed to her death.  The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 49-year-old John Jay Kelley of Eugene.  He is considered a person of interest at this time. Kelley is described as a w

COOS COUNTY MAN SUSPECTED OF ABUSING CHILDREN INDICTED IN FEDERAL COURT

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U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon EUGENE, Ore.—A North Bend, Oregon man suspected of abusing multiple children has been indicted in federal court. Christopher Jay Young, 39, has been charged in a two-count indictment with attempting to use a minor to produce a visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct and attempting to coerce and entice a minor. According to the indictment, on or about January 20, 2024, Young is alleged to have knowingly and intentionally persuaded a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct and record the conduct. Young’s crimes involving one minor victim, as alleged in the indictment, are part of a broader series of similar abusive crimes he is suspected to have committed involving multiple other children during a similar timeframe. Between April 4 and 8, 2024, the FBI applied for and obtained multiple federal search warrants for Young’s person, home and vehicles. On April 11, 2024, special agents and deputies from the FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tob

DEPUTIES ARREST GARDINER MAN IN STEP HATCHERY BREAK-IN

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office A Gardiner man has been arrested in a burglary of the Gardiner, Reedsport, and Winchester Bay (GRWB) Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) hatchery.  The investigation began on Monday, April 22, 2024, when deputies were alerted that someone had forcibly made entry into the hatchery building. Once inside, the suspect had poured a chemical substance into one of the rearing ponds causing the death of approximately 15,000-20,000 smolt chinook salmon. Deputies processed the scene and began conducting a follow up investigation.  On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, around 6:30 p.m., a deputy patrolling the area observed a male walking south along Highway 101 near milepost 210. A short time later the deputy walked into the hatchery and observed that same male behind the locked gate and no trespassing signs. The male, identified as 22-year-old Gardiner resident Joshua Alexander Heckathorn, was contacted and interviewed by the deputy. During the interview, Heckathorn a

DEPUTIES AND EUGENE POLICE SWAT RESPOND TO DISPUTE WITH SHOTS FIRED

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Lane Co. Sheriff's Office UPDATE 4/24/24  - Suspect lodged on manslaughter, assault charges The female victim in this case passed away from her injuries.  Her identity is being withheld at this time.  Our deepest condolences go out to the victim’s family and friends. Detectives identified the suspect as Izyk Paul Bartlett, 20, of Eugene.  He was lodged in the Lane County Jail this evening on charges of Manslaughter in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.  The investigation is ongoing.   The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Eugene Police Department, Coburg Police Department, Junction City Police Department, and Oregon State Police for their assistance on this case.   *********************************************** On April 24 th  at about 3 p.m., deputies responded to reports of a dispute with shots fired in the 1000 block of Cinnamon Avenue, Eugene. Eugene Police officers in the area responded with Lane County She

IZYK PAUL BARTLETT

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LCSO JAILVIEWER 163.118 - MANSLAUGHTER 1ST DEG  Level:   F 163.175 - ASSAULT 2ND DEG  Level:   F 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF WEAPON - 2  Level:   F                             Click Here To Download Our App

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE INVESTIGATES POSSIBLE FATAL HIT AND RUN

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Benton Co. Sheriff's Office CORVALLIS, Ore.  – The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is currently investigating a possible hit and run involving a deceased unidentified female estimated to be between 20-40 years old.  The involved vehicle is currently unknown but could be a black Toyota, unknown model, with potential damage to the front passenger side. The incident occurred on Highway 20 near Hyak Park, between Albany and Corvallis. At about 3:00 p.m. today, law enforcement was notified of the deceased female by a local farmer. Investigators believe the incident took place sometime within the last couple of days. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact BCSO at 541-766-6858 or call their tip line at 541-753-8477(TIPS) to remain anonymous.                Click Here To Download Our App

FATAL CRASH -- HWY 101 -- LINCOLN COUNTY

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Oregon State Police On Monday, April 22, 2024, at 5:39 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 101 near milepost 143 within the Newport city limits.  The preliminary investigation indicated a red Chevrolet Monte Carlo was driving southbound on Hwy. 101 when it crossed the middle lane into the northbound lane for unknown reasons and collided with a white Honda Odyssey.  The driver of the Chevrolet, Heidi Fay Rock (74) of Waldport, was transported to a local hospital where she later died from injuries sustained during the crash.  The driver of the Honda, Celeste Diana Paulson (38) of Newport, and two juvenile passengers (a 6-year-old and a 4-month-old) were transported to a local hospital with reportedly minor injuries.  The highway was impacted for approximately four hours.  OSP was assisted by the Newport Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.                       Click Here To Download Our App

FATAL CRASH -- HWY. 20 -- MALHEUR COUNTY

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Oregon State Police On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 4:25 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 20 near milepost 235 in Malheur County.  The preliminary investigation indicated a maroon Chevrolet Trailblazer, operated by Hunter Brucker (22) of Redmond, was traveling eastbound when it entered the westbound lane to pass an eastbound commercial motor vehicle. A westbound Ford Maverick, operated by a 17-year-old male, swerved onto the westbound shoulder to avoid a collision with the Chevrolet. The Chevrolet also swerved onto the westbound shoulder and collided with the Ford Maverick.  The driver of a Ford Maverick (a 17-year-old male) was pronounced deceased at the scene. A juvenile passenger (a 13 year old female) was transported by helicopter to an area hospital with reportedly serious injuries.  The driver of the Chevrolet (Brucker) sustained minor injuries and was not transported for medical care.  The investigation into the crash is ongoing.  OSP was assiste

LOCAL MAN ARRESTED, GUNS AND DRUGS SEIZED

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Salem Police Department A 35-year-old Salem man was arrested yesterday afternoon on gun and drug possession charges. Daniel Ralph Northcutt was arrested at a hotel in the 3300 block of Astoria WY NE at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Officers observed Northcutt in the area when he then fled into the hotel.  Initially, Northcutt refused to exit the room but subsequently surrendered without incident. A search warrant was obtained for Northcutt’s rented room and his vehicle in the parking lot of the business. Seized in the search were two firearms, a handgun and a sawed-off shotgun, as well as 1.5 ounces and 50 pills of a drug suspected to be fentanyl and $1,000 in cash. Northcutt, who also has outstanding warrants in other cases, is lodged at the  Marion County Jail  on the following charges: Felon in possession of a firearm, two counts Unlawful possession of a short-barreled firearm Unlawful possession of a Schedule II controlled substance Unlawful delivery of a Sche

OREGON MAN SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON FOR CONSPIRACY TO ENGAGE IN ANIMAL CRUSHING RESULTING IN THE TORTURE, MUTILATION AND MURDER OF MONKEYS

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U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon EUGENE, Ore.—An Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison today for his role in a conspiracy to torture, mutilate, and murder monkeys, and then produce and distribute videos of those acts in exchange for money raised by an online animal abuse group. David Christopher Noble, 48, of Prineville, Oregon, was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release. “The victims in this case cannot speak for themselves, but the impact of the grotesque violence brought upon them is unmistakable. At the direction of David Noble and his co-conspirators, the producers of these animal abuse videos not only killed monkeys but did so in a way that extended their pain and suffering as long as possible,” said Nathan J. Lichvarcik, Chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Eugene and Medford Branch Offices. “Today’s sentence should make it clear to others engaged in this heinous conduct that they will be held responsible for their crimes.

DEATH INVESTIGATION

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Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On April 24 th  2024, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a deceased adult female at a residence in the 28000 block of Hwy. 36 south of Junction City. Upon arrival, investigators observed the deceased had suspicious injuries that may have contributed to her death.  The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 49-year-old John Jay Kelley of Eugene.  He is considered a person of interest at this time. Kelley is described as a white male adult with brown hair, green eyes, weighing approximately 220 pounds and standing approximately 5’08” tall.  Kelley is possibly driving a silver 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV bearing Oregon license plate #532PMQ. Kelley is considered armed and dangerous.  Anyone aware of his whereabouts is asked to call 911 and avoid approaching or contacting him.  *The vehicle depicted is similar in make and model but not the actual vehicle driven by the person of interest in this case                    Click Here