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Oregon State Police  - 03/26/18  Update On Saturday March 24, 2018 at about 8:55pm, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of vehicle versus pedestrian crash on I-5 near milepost 250.5 south of the Kuebler Blvd overpass. Preliminary investigation revealed an adult, male pedestrian, Kirk Daniel WILCOX (42) Sparks, Nevada was dressed in dark colored clothing and attempted to cross Interstate 5 from the center median across three southbound lanes. A 2015 GMC pickup towing an enclosed cargo trailer, operated by 35 year old Christopher Scott LINN from Albany attempted to avoid WILCOX but struck him with the right front area of his pickup. LINN is cooperating with the investigation. A member of WILCOX'S family has been notified. The Oregon State Police was assisted by the Salem Fire Department, the Marion County Medical Examiner, the Marion County District Attorney's Office and ODOT. No further information is available. The investigation is o

Oregon Military Department  - 03/26/18  RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- The U.S. Air Force deployed F-15s from the 142nd Fighter Wing, Portland, Oregon, and the 104th Fighter Wing, Westfield, Massachusetts, to Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands, as part of a Theater Security Package in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. Nearly 260 Airmen from the 142nd Fighter Wing deployed with the aircraft as the 123rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. Approximately 40 Airmen from the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, will support the 123rd EFS for this mission. Since 2015 the U.S. Air Force schedules and deploys force packages of fighters and tankers throughout the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. TSP deployments to Europe vary in length and are supported with total force aircraft and Airmen from stateside units. Once in theater, the aircraft will forward deploy to multiple locations throughout the theater, participating in exercises and training with our allies an

Oregon State Police  - 03/26/18 Update - Names Released On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at approximately 3:30AM, the Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle, head on crash, on US-97 near milepost 132 which is approximately two miles north of Bend. Preliminary investigation shows a 2005 Ford Explorer operated by Megan Rose HANDFORD (19) of Bend, Oregon was traveling southbound when it was struck head on in the southbound lane by a 2017 GMC truck operated by Justin David DICE (39) of Bend, Oregon traveling northbound. DICE was determined to be deceased on scene and HANDFORD was transported via air ambulance to St. Charles in Bend with life threatening injuries and is reported to have undergone surgery. Both vehicles were only occupied by the drivers. The Oregon State Police were assisted by the Bend Fire Department, Deschutes County Medical Examiner, Deschutes County District Attorney's Office and ODOT. Speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors in the crash.

Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 03/26/18  The victim in Saturday's homicide has been identified as Norman Charles Terrill Sr., 67, of Sandy. Mr. Terrill died from a gunshot wound. The suspect -- Roxanne Martin, 56, of Sandy -- has been booked into the Clackamas County Jail on one charge of Murder. She is being held without bail. A booking photo is attached. Complete booking info is available at  https://web3.clackamas.us/roster/#inmates ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOUGHT Anyone with additional information on this case is urged to contact the Sheriff's Office Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at  https://web3.clackamas.us/contact/tip.jsp  . Please reference CCSO Case # 18-009085. ________ EARLIER (March 24, 2018, 11:23 p.m.) -- ONE DEAD AFTER SHOOTING NEAR SANDY On March 24, 2018 at about 5:12 p.m., deputies with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office responded to 18655 SE Autumn Way in unincorporated Sandy in response to

Oregon State Police  - 03/25/18 11:14 AM On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at approximately 3:30AM, the Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle, head on crash, on US-97 near milepost 132 which is approximately two miles north of Bend. Preliminary investigation shows a 2005 Ford Explorer was traveling southbound when it was struck head on in the southbound lane by a 2017 GMC truck traveling northbound. The driver of the truck was deceased on scene and the driver of the explorer was transported via air ambulance to St. Charles in Bend with life threatening injuries and is reported to be in surgery at this time. The driver of the truck has been identified as 39 year old Justin David DICE, from Bend. Both vehicles were only occupied by the drivers.  The Oregon State Police were assisted by the Bend Fire Department, Deschutes County Medical Examiner, Deschutes County District Attorney's Office and ODOT. This investigation is ongoing and additional information will be released when it

Oregon State Police  - 03/25/18  On Saturday March 24, 2018 at about 8:55pm, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of vehicle versus pedestrian crash on I-5 near milepost 250.5 south of the Kuebler Blvd overpass.  Preliminary investigation revealed an adult, male pedestrian, who wearing dark colored clothing, was attempting to cross Interstate 5 from the center median across three southbound lanes. A 2015 GMC pickup towing an enclosed cargo trailer, operated by 35 year old Christopher Scott LINN from Albany attempted to avoid the pedestrian but struck him with the right front area of his pickup. LINN is cooperating with the investigation. The pedestrian who appears to be homeless was a 42 year old white male and his name has not been released pending next of kin notification.  The Oregon State Police was assisted by the Salem Fire Department, the Marion County Medical Examiner, the Marion County District Attorney's Office and ODOT.

Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 03/24/18  On 3-24-18 at about 5:12pm, deputies with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office responded to 18655 SE Autumn Way in unincorporated Sandy in response to a report of a shooting where the male victim was reported to be deceased. Deputies arrived at the location a short time later. They made several attempts to contact the suspect via phone, loudspeaker and text message. The suspect initially refused to comply with the instructions of the deputies on scene. After some time the suspect began exchanging text messages with dispatchers and after about one hour exited the residence and surrendered to deputies without incident. Deputies searched the house and located the body of a deceased male. At this time, detectives with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Homicide and Violent Crimes Unit are conducting their investigation while the Crime Scene Investigations Unit processes the scene with the help of the Clackamas County

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office  - 03/24/18  Released by: Lt. Mike Biondi Incident Date/time: 03/24/2018 at 1:28 p.m. Location: 10087 NE Crooked River Dr. - Smith Rock State Park Suspect: Jaques, Daren - 54 year old male - Redmond Narrative: On 03/24/2018 at about 1:28 p.m., Deschutes County 911 received a report of a male subject (Jaques) who was near the Misery Ridge hiking trail, throwing rocks off of a ledge toward the trail and yelling at passerby. The initial reporting party advised that another hiker told her Jaques had threatened him. A second caller reported being told by other hikers that Jaques was armed with a .45 caliber handgun and was waiving it around. Over a dozen (including 5 on duty DCSO SWAT team members) law enforcement personnel from the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, Redmond Police Department, Bend Police Department and the Oregon State Police responded to the park. As deputies arrived on scene, they contacted state park personnel to adv

Fire crews are on scene of a fully involved structure fire in the 800 block of  Del Castillo road in Lookingglass! This is an active incident with multiple crews on scene so please stay clear of the area. We will share more information as soon as it's available. Photo by Ashley Lockwood

Oregon State Police  - 03/24/18 3:38 PM On Friday, March 23, 2018 at approximately 12:23pm a Trooper from the Springfield Patrol office attempted to stop a high speed blue Dodge Charger on Highway 126E near milepost 49. The vehicle failed to yield and sped off last speed checked travelling eastbound at 92mph in heavy snow. The Trooper did not attempt to pursue the eluding vehicle. Approximately an hour later the Trooper observed the same vehicle travelling westbound near milepost 12 on Clear Lake Highway with damage to the front driver side, consistent with being involved in a vehicle crash. The vehicle was travelling at approximately 40 mph, driving recklessly, swerving in all lanes. The Trooper followed the vehicle without emergency lights, waiting for additional units. A second Trooper arrived and initiated a tactical vehicle intervention (TVI) on the vehicle near milepost 45 on Highway 126E. The driver resisted arrest and after a short struggle he was taken into custody. The d

Medford Fire-Rescue  - 03/24/18  Medford Fire responded to a structure fire in an apartment at 745 N Riverside Ave this morning just after 9:30 AM. Crews arrived on scene in under 6 minutes and found occupants had extinguished a small room and contents fire with extinguishers. Crews verified the fire was out and assisted with overhaul and smoke removal from the apartment. Four individuals were assessed on scene for smoke inhalation with one was transported to the hospital for observation by Mercy Flights and another elected to later go by private vehicle. There were working smoke alarms in the unit which alerted occupants and neighbors to the fire. The quick application of several fire extinguishers prevented the fire from growing and causing more damage to the building. Damage was contained to a single bedroom in the apartment. The fire was determined to be accidental by DFM Parks who conducted the fire investigation. The American Red Cross is providing emergency assistance to

Oregon State Police  - 03/23/18  On March 23rd at approximately 3:10pm, the Oregon State Police responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash on Highway 224 near milepost 34, near the city limits of Estacada. Preliminary investigation revealed that a blue 2000 Jeep Cherokee, operated by Logan Richard OBRIEN, age 27, of Gresham, was traveling westbound on Highway 224 near milepost 34. As OBRIEN was traveling westbound, he began experiencing a medical emergency. The Jeep continued westbound at a high rate of speed before leaving the highway. The Jeep flipped several times and came to a rest on its top approximately 100 feet from the highway. OBRIEN was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel. The Cherokee was also occupied by surviving front passenger, Blaise Adam Mark OBRIEN, age 23, of Portland, and right rear passenger, Rick Nathan BEAN, age 38, of Portland. OBRIEN and BEAN were able to self-extricate and were later transported by ground ambulance to Emanuel Hospital f

Oregon Dept. of Revenue  - 03/23/18  SALEM, Ore.--The Oregon Department of Revenue has detected a security incident that involved approximately 36,000 individuals with records at the department.  The facts of the incident are summarized below, along with protective measures the department has taken since discovering the incident. The potentially impacted information from the files included data such as names, addresses, and Social Security numbers.  Because the Department of Revenue takes privacy and the confidentiality of taxpayer information seriously, it has strong information technology security processes in place, which enabled the department to quickly detect and contain the incident. The department has no indication that any personal information has been accessed or viewed by an unauthorized person, or used inappropriately. However, it is notifying the public as a precautionary measure.  What happened?  On February 21, 2018, a Department of Revenue employee uploaded work files

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office  - 03/23/18  UPDATE -- 3/23/18 at 11:30 a.m. Detectives have arrested two men in connection with the Tuesday home invasion robbery in White City. They were both lodged in the Jackson County Jail on Thursday, March 22, on charges of first and second degree robbery and first degree burglary. On Thursday afternoon, detectives arrested the two men at their respective residences. They were identified as Daniel Richard Slocum, 20, of the 600-block of Benson Street, Medford, and Jarod Phillip Haines, 19, of the 400-block of East Dutton Road, Eagle Point. Detectives say the two were accomplices of James Steven Bennett, 30, who was shot in the abdomen by the resident during the robbery attempt. Bennett remains hospitalized at the time of this report. He will be lodged in jail upon his release. Detectives say on Tuesday evening after 8 p.m., the three men arrived together in a vehicle and parked near the victim's home. They went to the victim's

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 03/22/18  ROSEBURG, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be holding an annual in-service training for deputies from both the patrol and corrections divisions during Roseburg School District's Spring Break which runs Monday, March 26th -Friday, March 30th. The training is to be held at Winchester Elementary School. Deputies will receive instruction in First Aid/CPR, Defensive Tactics and will participate in scenario based training. These continuing education hours keep deputies current with their certification requirements mandated by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. In the interest of public notification, community members should be aware that the scenario based training will look like an active shooter/active threat response. Simulated gunfire, yelling and a general police presence may be observed by citizens in the area. Signage will be present indicating a training exercise is in session.

FBI - Oregon March 22nd, 2018  The FBI is asking for the public's assistance in locating Shawn Frederick Weatherhead, a transient with ties to the Springfield/Eugene area in Oregon; to Eureka, California; and to Reno, Nevada, Weatherhead has allegedly contacted the FBI's Public Access Line (PAL) in Clarksburg, West Virginia or other FBI offices around the country, approximately 1,000 times since December 2015 from locations in California, Oregon and Nevada. On at least three occasions, between April 1-2, 2017, Weatherhead allegedly threatened to kill people during his calls. A federal judge from the Northern District of California issued an arrest warrant on October 24, 2017, after prosecutors charged him with interstate communication of a threat to injure the person of another. Weatherhead is a white man with hazel eyes and brown hair. He stands 5'6" in height and weighs approximately 140 pounds. Additionally, he has multiple tattoos on his body, including

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office March 22nd, 2018  GLIDE, Ore. - On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at 7:56 am, the Douglas County 9-1-1 Center received a call of four subjects who were stuck in the snow in the area of Grotto Falls off of Little River Road. The caller reported the subjects had been stuck at their location for two days without food or water. The Sheriff's Office activated its 4x4 Search and Rescue Unit to the area. When SAR arrived, they located a Cadillac DeVille which was stuck in approximately 5 inches of slushy snow. SAR members were able to free the subjects who were identified as: Mark Adams (age 21, Roseburg, OR) Kaalyn Acreman (age 19, Roseburg, OR) Lindy Huff (age 21, Roseburg, OR) Braxton Withers (age 23 Roseburg, OR) Deputies learned the subjects had driven to Grotto Falls on Tuesday, March 20th, with the intention of a day trip. They were unprepared and had no provisions. The vehicle became stuck in the snow and they were unable to free it, which

Oregon State Police  March 22nd, 2018  On  Thursday, March 22, 2018  at approximately  12:00AM , Oregon State Police from the Springfield Area Command responded to a stabbing at the Oak Grove Rest Area at milepost 206 southbound on I-5 in Linn County. While responding information was received that the victim had been transported away from the scene in a private vehicle towards Coburg. Oregon State Police coordinated meeting victim at the Coburg exit with medical personnel to render aid while other Trooper's responded to the rest area where they located and detained the suspect. Detectives with the OSP-Major Crimes Section responded for the criminal investigation. The investigation revealed the suspect and victim were brothers. The victim, Matthew James ARNOLD -- 33YOA, was transported to Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend for treatment of serious but non-life threatening injuries. The suspect, Nicholas Matthew ARNOLD -- 35yoa, was transported to the Linn County Jail wh

Roseburg Fire Department  - 03/21/18  At 10:41 p.m. on March 20, 2018, Roseburg Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 1206 SE Jackson Street. A neighbor, who also reported individuals were attempting to extinguish the fire, reported the structure fire. Firefighters arrived on scene to find an exterior wall fire that was beginning to extend into the attic. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and completed overhaul. The home sustained structural and water damage. Firefighters were able to protect the surrounding homes from damage. One resident and a pet were displaced; however, no one was injured in the fire. The structure, which is valued at $107,000, suffered approximately $27,500 in damage. Fire investigators were on scene and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. A total of 13 firefighters assisted with firefighting operations. Other agencies assisting with the fire included Bay Cities Ambulance, Avista Utilities, Pacific Pow

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