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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 03/21/18  ROSEBURG, Ore. - On Monday, March 19, 2018, at 3:49 pm, a patrol deputy observed a 2000 Cadillac Escalade, operated by 29 year-old Raul Martinez Garza of Roseburg near Kelly's Korner Chevron in Green. The deputy was aware that Garza was wanted and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Garza refused to stop and attempted to elude the deputy.  The pursuit extended from Kelly's Korner to David Drive, off of Dole Road, where he stopped and ran from the vehicle on foot.  A Roseburg Police K9 Unit responded to assist the Sheriff's Office. K9 Axel tracked Garza where deputies took him into custody.  Garza was lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges:  Attempt to Elude Police in Vehicle  Attempt to Elude Police on Foot  Reckless Endangering  Parole Violation  Warrants  The Sheriff's Office was assisted by Oregon State Police and the Winston, Myrtle Creek and Roseburg Police Departments.

Oregon State Police  - 03/21/18  On March 14, 2018, 18 year old Daniel Michael COOLEY was arrested by Oregon State Police Detectives and lodged in the Josephine County jail on multiple charges related to the sexual abuse of a juvenile female. COOLEY'S victim was 12 years of age or younger at the time of the alleged abuse. The investigation has determined that the abuse occurred over a period of several years, in multiple jurisdictions within Oregon. On March 20, 2018, a Josephine County Grand Jury indicted COOLEY on two counts of Sexual Abuse in the first degree and one count of Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the second degree. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming. COOLEY'S bail is currently set at $100,000. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Oregon State Police Detective Bryan Scott at (541) 618-7957.

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office  - 03/20/18  WHITE CITY, Ore. - Deputies are investigating a shooting in White City, in the area of Division Road and Carr Street. On March 20, 2018, at 8:19 p.m., dispatch received a 911 call reporting the incident. A man was transported to Rogue Regional Medical Center with a single gunshot wound. His condition is not currently available. At this time, the investigation is underway. Further information will be released at a later time. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call dispatch at (541) 776-7206. Case #18-5518

Bend Police Dept.  - 03/20/18  Date: Monday, March 19, 2018 Case # 2018-78572 On March 18th at 5:31pm, Bend Police Officers were dispatched to multiple citizen reports of a "loud boom" in the area of NE Weddell Road and NE Hidden Valley Drive. When officers arrived, they determined an explosion had occurred at 3058 NE Weddell Road #2. Officers found that David Carl Paulsen, Jennifer Rose Paulsen and a three-year-old child were inside of the residence at the time of the explosion. Both David and Jennifer sustained serious burn injuries and were transported to St. Charles Medical Center by Bend Fire and Rescue. The three-year-old child did not sustain any obvious injury, but was later evaluated at St Charles Bend as a precaution. There was significant damage to the duplex structure due to the explosion inside. The neighboring duplex resident was evacuated until the structure could be safe. The initial investigation suggested the explosion was due to the unlawful ma

Corvallis Police  - 03/20/18  On March 20, 2018, at 6:17 am Corvallis Police Department Officers were dispatched to a report of three male suspects who had broken into the fenced lot of Wilson Ford at 1105 NW 5th ST in order to steal diesel fuel. The suspects had fled the area on foot just prior to officers arriving. While searching the area, officers located and detained two of the suspects, identified as Luke Phlaum and Kenneth Tachell, both of Grants Pass. As the investigation continued, it was learned that the two suspect in custody were connected to a white Ford F-350 that was somewhere in the area. A third suspect was found a while later in the white Ford F-350 on NW Cornell Ave. As officers tried to contact the male in the truck, he sped off and led officers on a pursuit north on NW 9th ST then west on NW Walnut Blvd. Officers terminated the pursuit due to safety concerns for the public. With the help of the Philomath Police Department, Benton County Sheriff's Office, an

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office  - 03/19/18  SHADY COVE, Ore. -- Jackson County Sheriff's Office detectives are asking for the public's help in locating a 15-year-old girl. Nouara "Lily" Rose Yahiaoui was reported as a runaway on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. She was last seen on Friday, March 9, at her grandmother's house in Shady Cove. Yahiaoui grandmother last had contact with her on Sunday, March 11, by text message. Detectives believe Yahiaoui may have traveled to Josephine County or Redding, California, with an adult male that weekend. Her current whereabouts are not known. Yahiaoui is described as a white female, standing five feet, five inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. She has long brown hair bleached blond on the ends, and brown eyes. She wears 2-centimeter gauge earrings. Yahiaoui was last seen wearing a white short-sleeve t-shirt with pink roses, green khaki pants, and a tan backpack with white stripes. Yahiaoui was also carr

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office March 19th, 2018 11:04 AM WINCHESTER BAY, Ore. -- On Friday, March 16, 2018, at 5:08 am, the Douglas County 9-1-1 center received a male who had activated a medical alert alarm at Fisherman's Mobile Home Park (105 Beach Blvd.) for an unknown problem. When the ambulance arrived, they learned the male had been assaulted. Deputies were then dispatched and began an investigation. It was learned the male had been assaulted while he was sleeping by unknown suspect(s). The suspects stole several firearms and an undisclosed amount of cash. An alert deputy observed a male suspect exiting a nearby wooded area on foot. The deputy engaged a suspect in a foot pursuit, eventually taking the male suspect into custody. 25 year-old Joshua Lee Roberts of Eureka, California was taken into custody and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges: Burglary I Robbery II Assault III Theft I x5, Criminal Trespass II Fugitive from Another St

Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) March 19th, 2018  On Saturday, March 17, 2018, DINT Detectives seized a historical amount of methamphetamine. During an operation taking place over the weekend, DINT contacted two subjects in a traffic stop on I-5 near milepost 151. During the stop, a canine, Trapper, was applied to the vehicle and alerted to the presence of narcotics. Detectives searched the vehicle and located what appeared to be a very large amount of methamphetamine. Both occupants of the vehicle were arrested. The meth was seized and transported to DINT where it could be processed and tested. The total amount of meth seized was approximately 74 pounds, net weight, which is the largest single seizure of meth in DINT history. DINT also seized an undisclosed amount of cash, and the suspect's vehicle. 30 year old ISRAEL SALVADOR MERCADO-MENDOZA, of Creswell, Oregon, and 33 year old RIGOBERTO MORFIN-PEDROZA, of Los Angeles, CAlifornia were both arrested and lodged in the

Oregon State Police  March 18th, 2018  ***Update # 3 Couple No Longer Considered Endangered*** On March 18, 2018 the Oregon State Police were notified by family that a Salt Lake City, Utah Greyhound employee made contact with both Wick and Eveler. They appeared to not be endangered and were on a bus to Boston. Both families would like Wick and Eveler to know they are loved and want them to return home. They also want to thank the media for sharing the story and caring for the well-being of Wick and Eveler. At this time, neither Wick or Eveler are considered endangered. ### **Update # 2 *** Oregon State Police continue to investigate the disappearance of Oregon State University student Kiara N. Wick, age 23, and her boyfriend, Jacob A. Eveler, 20. OSP seeks public assistance with regard to information as to the couple's whereabouts. On March 17, 2018, a complete review of video footage from Tebeau Hall was finished and it was determined Wick and Eveler were seen, on camera, leavi

Oregon State Police  March 18th, 2018  On Sunday March 18th, 2018 at about 1107 hours, Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a report of a multiple vehicle crash on Hwy 101 at milepost 174. Preliminary investigation revealed a red 2002 Ford Ranger pickup was northbound on Hwy 101 at MP 174, operated by Jeremy Hackney, age 45, from Coos Bay OR. The Ranger, for an unknown reason, went into the southbound lane while navigating a right hand curve. The Ranger impacted the driver's side of a southbound white 2013 Dodge pickup with a camper. The Ranger then impacted the driver's side of a southbound 1998 white Ford Mini Van that was behind the Dodge pickup. The Ranger continued to the west side of Hwy and rolled onto driver's side. The driver of Ranger, Jeremy Hackney suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at scene. The passenger in the Ranger, Stephanie Hackney age 43 and wife of the deceased was transported to Florence Peace Health Hospital f