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PF&R Responds to a Fatal Apartment Fire

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Portland Fire & Rescue  - 04/24/18  Yesterday evening just before 9 PM Portland Firefighters were called to a duplex located on SE Bush St. just east of 122nd Ave. Arriving fire personnel noted heavy smoke and fire burning in the front half of the structure. Prior to crews arriving a neighbor tried to extinguish the fire with a garden hose while another was trying to get the occupant of the apartment out. Firefighters located and carried the occupant from the house and began treating him, he was then transported to the hospital. Sadly, despite the best efforts of firefighters and the ambulance crew, he did not survive. The fire was extinguished within 10 minutes and an investigator is working to determine what caused the blaze. While the neighbors who tried to help were truly valiant and should be commended for their efforts, PF&R asks that the public not enter structures that are burning. The smoke produced in a building fire is disorienting, debilitatating and can be de

TRAFFIC STOP TURNED INTO POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE CHARGE

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Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office  - 04/24/18  TRAFFIC STOP TURNED INTO POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE CHARGE (04/16/18 - Lincoln County) During a traffic stop on Hwy 229, Deputy Derick Smith arrested Jeamilette Myrtha Legare-Morales of North Bend, Oregon on TWO outstanding FAIL TO APPEAR WARRANTS both out of Douglas County. One warrant was for POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE and the other warrant was for CRIMINAL MISCHIEF II, THEFT I AND POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE. Legare-Morales was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on these warrants. During a pat down search in the jail, Deputy Mariah Colmenero located a baggie of suspected methamphetamine and pipe in the waistline of Legare-Morales pants. During a follow up search more baggies of suspected methamphetamine and another pipe was located in Legare-Morales’ bra and underwear. These items were turned over to Deputy Smith who in turn arrested Legare-Morales for UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE and lodged her in the Lincoln County J

Student Arrested For Making School Threat

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 04/24/18  TRI CITY, Ore. - A 16 year old male student has been arrested for writing a school threat in a bathroom at South Umpqua High School. This is the second written threat discovered at the school in the last week. On Monday, April 23, 2018, school officials learned of a threat written on a wall in a boy’s bathroom. Deputies were contacted and conducted an investigation. That investigation lead to the arrest of the male juvenile who has been charged with First Degree Disorderly Conduct, a Class A Misdemeanor. The Sheriff’s Office encourages parents to have discussions with their children regarding the seriousness of these offenses and the consequences for committing these crimes. A misdemeanor crime is punishable by up to 1 year in jail.

**Update** Fatal Stabbing in Wolf Creek

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Oregon State Police  - 04/24/18  Update The victims have been identified as 64 year old Kevin MATTHEWS and 55 year old Helen MATTHEWS, both from Grants Pass.  Kevin MATTHEWS was deceased at the scene and Helen MATTHEWS was transported to Three Rivers Medical Center with non-life threatning injuries, where she was treated and released. An additional charge of Assault in the Fourth Degree was added to WINN, who remains lodged at the Josephine County Jail. End of Update On April 20, 2018 at approximately 9:15 p.m., Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a reported fatal stabbing in the Wolf Creek area of Jospehine County. Law enforcement responded and found the suspect, Kyle L. Winn (age 32 from the Grants Pass area) , had barricaded himself in a nearby residence. The Oregon State Police SWAT team responded to area. Winn was taken into custody, without incident, at 3:00 a.m. The victim was an adut male who Winn had just met on April 20, 2018. His name will be re

Two vehicle into building crashes

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McMinnville Police Dept.  - 04/23/18  On April 22, 2018 at approximately 12:53 p.m., McMinnville Police and Fire Department personnel responded to a reported motor vehicle collision at 753 NE 8th Street, McMinnville. Operator Richard Alexander Hernandez, a 36 year old resident of McMinnville, was operating eastbound on NE 8th Street in a 1986 Ford F250 pick-up. Mr. Hernandez lost control of the vehicle and veered to the south entering the front curtilage and drive-way of the single family dwelling located at 753 NE 8th Street. The pick-up struck two vehicles located in the drive-way and continued into the garage door, entering the garage, and causing damage to a third vehicle located within. Three victims were located in the immediate area of the crash and a fourth was exiting the front entry of the residence when the collision occurred. One of the victims received on-scene evaluation and care from McMinnville Fire Department EMS personnel for minor injuries. Mr. Hernandez was not

Fatal Crash Highway 212 -- Clackamas County

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Oregon State Police  - 04/22/18  Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Sunday afternoon’s fatal crash on Highway 212 and SE 130th Avenue near Happy Valley. On April 22, 2018 at about 4:58 p.m., OSP troopers and first responders were dispatched to a two vehicle crash involving a passenger car and a motorcycle. Preliminary investigation revealed that a silver Kia Rio, operated by Uriy DUDKO, age 20, from West Plains MO, was stalled in the fast lane of Highway 212 heading eastbound.  A Honda B6S motorcycle operated by, Mitchell VANDOREN, age 25, from Milwaukie, was traveling eastbound on Highway 212 at a high rate of speed and hit the rear of the Kio Rio. DUDKO exited his vehicle to check the damage and then proceeded southbound onto SE 130th Ave. After going a short distance DUDKO again exited his vehicle to look at the crash scene. DUDKO again left the scene in his vehicle and was stopped by a Happy Valley Police Sergeant. DUDKO was arrested and lodged at

Duplex Escapes with Minor damages from exterior Fire

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Medford Fire-Rescue  - 04/22/18  Medford Fire Rescue units responded to a reported structure fire on North Columbus Ave this afternoon. The fire was out upon arrival, thanks to quick intervention from the occupants and an off duty Applegate Fire District firefighter who saw smoke while driving by. Fire damage was limited to a recycling can and exterior wall and eaves of the duplex. Crews verified there was no fire extension into the wall or attic space. The fire originated inside the recycling can which was placed directly against the wall of the structure. The exact cause of ignition was not determined but most likely caused by the spontaneous combustion of improperly disposed of materials. It is important to be aware of what is and is not appropriate to place into recycling and general garbage cans. Refer to and follow manufacturer's instructions for proper disposal. No civilians or firefighters were injured during this incident and all occupants were able to remain in thei

Fatal Crash Highway 30 -- Clatsop County

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Oregon State Police  - 04/22/18  Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Sunday afternoons fatal crash on Highway 30 near Astoria. On April 22, 2018, at 1:48 PM, OSP troopers and first responders were dispatched to a two vehicle crash on Highway 30 near milepost 94. Preliminary investigation revealed a maroon Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by Lori COURTWRIGHT,  age 44, from Warrenton, was eastbound when for an unknown reason crossed the double yellow centerline into the path of a westbound white Toyota Prius, driven by Douglas MORGAN, age 54, from Astoria.  The two vehicles collided nearly head-on. MORGAN died on scene as a result of the collision and COURTWRIGHT was taken to an air ambulance in Astoria and flown to a Portland area hospital with serious injuries. Highway 30 was closed for approximately three (3) hours for the investigation.  The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) provided traffic control and detour information to motorists.  OSP was ass

Fatal Crash Highway 237 -- Union County

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Oregon State Police  - 04/22/18  Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Sunday morning’s double fatal crash on Highway 237 near Cove in Union County. On April 22, 2018 at 7:45 a.m., OSP troopers and first responders were dispatched to a rollover crash on Highway 237 near milepost 16. Preliminary investigation revealed that a white Ford F350 pickup, operated by David GRAY, age 34, from Baker City, was traveling southbound on Highway 237 near milepost 16 when the pickup exited the highway via the right-hand shoulder for unknown reasons. The pickup traveled down an embankment and rolled at least once before coming to rest on its top in a creek. GRAY and passenger, Casey WENDT, age 27, from Baker City, were extricated from the vehicle and were both pronounced deceased on scene. Highway 237 was closed for approximately four hours. OSP was assisted by Union County Sheriff's office, Cove Fire Department and La Grande Fire Department. Photograph courtesy

Assault Investigation - Sauvie Island Wildlife Area

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Oregon State Police  - 04/22/18  The Oregon State Police (OSP) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an assault suspect. On April 19, 2018, between noon and 3:00 PM, an adult male victim stated he was at Collins Beach #6 at the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area when he was approached by a nude male adult that was upset about the victim’s dog being off-leash. The victim stated that he was held down and punched repeatedly by the irate beach goer causing visible injury. The suspect has reportedly accosted others in the past regarding off-leash dogs on the wildlife area and is a regular at Collins Beach. The suspect is described as a white male approximately 35-40 years old with a medium muscular build. The suspect is approximately 6’3” tall with a salt and pepper color crew cut hairstyle with a receding hairline. OSP Fish and Wildlife troopers are continuing to investigate the assault and anybody with information on this suspect, including past encounters is asked to call th

Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash on N. Phoenix Rd.

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Medford Police Dept.  - 04/22/18  On April 21, 2018 at approximately 5:15 p.m., Medford Police and medical personnel were dispatched to a two vehicle crash on N. Phoenix Rd. at South Village Dr. It was determined the involved vehicles were a small size SUV and a motorcycle. Once on scene, the Medford Fire Department and Mercy Flights attempted life-savings efforts on the motorcyclist who had apparent life threatening injuries. The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital and was pronounced deceased. The driver of the other involved vehicle was not injured. The Medford Police Department STAR (Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction) Team responded to investigate the crash. The identity of the decedent is not being released at this time due to next of kin notifications. This case is being forwarded to the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office for review. MPD Case 18-7949

Armed Robbery, Two Suspects in Custody, Money and Property Recovered

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Redmond Police Dept.  - 04/21/18  Redmond, OR – On Saturday, April 21, 2018, at about 5:10 PM, employees from the US Cellular Store, 1380 SW Canal Blvd #101, called Deschutes County 911 and reported an armed robbery involving a firearm.  Employees reported a white male adult had a handgun and demanded money, and an iPhone.  Items, which included money and electronic devices, were given to the suspect who then fled the store on foot towards the Redmond Fred Meyer store.  Officers soon learned the suspect had got into a vehicle after leaving the store. Officers located a suspect in the area of SW Rimrock Way and SW 21st Street.  Mitchell D. Hunsaker, 23-years-old and a Redmond resident, was taken into custody after a short foot chase.   Mr. Hunsaker did not have the items taken during the robbery and had changed his clothes.  Officer Josh Powers and his K9 partner “Mavrick,” conducted an area search and was able to locate the stolen money, clothing worn during the robbery, a back

Fatal Stabbing in Wolf Creek

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Oregon State Police  - 04/21/18  On April 20, 2018 at approximately 9:15 p.m., Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a reported fatal stabbing in the Wolf Creek area of Jospehine County. Law enforcement responded and found the suspect, Kyle L. Winn (age 32 from the Grants Pass area) , had barricaded himself in a nearby residence. The Oregon State Police SWAT team responded to area. Winn was taken into custody, without incident, at 3:00 a.m. The victim was an adut male who Winn had just met on April 20, 2018. His name will be released at later time. The case is still under investigation. Winn was lodged at the Jospehine County Jail for Murder and a outstanding felony warrant for probation violation. Oregon State Police was assisted from Grants Pass Department of Public Safety.

Early Morning Crash sends one to Hospital

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Marion Co. Sheriff's Office  - 04/21/18  Marion County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a crash involving several vehicles near Elma Av SE and Marht Av SE in Salem.  Deputies responded to the call at 4:51 AM and arrived within 5 minutes of the call to find one vehicle with significant damage in the yard of a residence and two other vehicles possibly involved. The details as to what exactly occurred are still under investigation but initial information is the black Ford Explorer (pictured) was traveling east on Marht, went through the intersection at Elma and collided with a black Toyota pickup.  It appears there were two people in the Ford and one person in the Toyota.  The Marion County Sheriff's Office CRASH Team is on scene assisting deputies.  One person involved in the crash, a 16 year old male, was transported by ambulance to Salem Hospital with significant and potentially life threatening injuries.  The driver of one of the vehicles was contacted away from the cra

Fatal Crash Trans Pacific Highway

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Oregon State Police  - 04/20/18  Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Friday morning’s fatal crash on Trans Pacific Highway north of Coos Bay/North Bend. On April 20, 2018 at approximately 6:06 a.m., OSP troopers responded with the Coos County Sheriff's Office for a crash on Trans Pacific Highway near milepost 1. Preliminary investigation revealed that a white Chevy Caprice, operated by Jourdan ACKERMAN, age 30, from North Bend, was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed and left the roadway for unknown reasons.  After leaving the roadway the Chevy Caprice collided with a power pole and came to rest near the bay.  The crash resulted in the fatality of ACKERMAN.  The passengers in the Chevy Caprice were identified as Zane WOOD, age 18, from Coos Bay and Rebekah AARON, age 19, from North Bend.  Both WOOD and AARON received non-life threatening injuries and were transported by ambulance to Bay Area Hospital. Investigators are looking at speed as a

Heroin Arrest

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Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT)  - 04/20/18  On April 19th, DINT arrested 54 year old Danny Joe Enos of Myrtle Creek, regarding his connection to an ongoing heroin trafficking investigation. Approximately two weeks earlier, on April 5th, DINT initiated a traffic stop on I-5 Northbound at milepost 93, on a vehicle driven by Enos that was returning from out of the state.  At that time all three of Enos' passengers were arrested, to inlude the following: 39 year old Lacie Marie Yarbery, of Myrtle Creek, Or (Unlaw Poss Meth, Unlaw Poss Heroin, Unlaw Delivery Heroin, Supplying Contraband into a Correctional Facility) 32 year old Tracy Michelle Nelson, of Bandon, Or (Parole Violation) 27 year old Crystal Dawn Shute, Of Myrtle Creek, Or (Unlaw Poss Meth, Unlaw Poss Heroin, Warrants for arrest on previous cases) Approximately 47 grams of heroin were seized pusuant to that investigation. The investigation has been ongoing and has resulted in last night's arrest of D

DINT Arrest - Theodore Green

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Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT)  - 04/20/18  On April 18th, 2018, DINT arrested 34 year old Theodore Green in the 200 block of Parkhurst Avenue, Roseburg.  Green was arrested on outstanding warrants for his arrest.  Green was in possession of methamphetamine at the time of his arrest and he was lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the outstanding warrants for his arrest as well as a new charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.

32-year-old Man Arrested for Luring and On-Line Sexual Corruption

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Portland Police Bureau  - 04/20/18  On Thursday April 19, 2018, officers with East Precinct's Sex Trafficking Unit arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with the online luring of a child. Douglas E. Brandow was arrested and booked into the Multnomah County Jail on charges of Attempt Rape in the Second Degree, Attempted Sodomy in the Second Degree, Purchasing Sex with a Minor, Attempted Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in the First Degree, and three counts of Luring a Minor. This investigation began on April 18, 2018 when the Sex Trafficking Unit received a tip from the Washington State Patrol regarding possible criminal activity perpetrated by Brandow. An undercover officer posing as an underage female on a social media account contacted Brandow. Brandow repeatedly contacted the undercover officer in an attempt to build a sexual relationship with the officer who he believed was an underage age female. Brandow expressed a desire to meet

Suspect Arrested In Connection to April 7th Shooting

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Portland Police Bureau  - 04/19/18  On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, members of the Portland Police Bureau Detective Division's Assault Detail and Multnomah County Parole and Probation Office arrested 21-year-old Jacauree T. Walker in connection with an April 7th shooting investigation. This investigation began on April 7, 2018, at 8:20 p.m., when East Precinct and Transit Division officers responded to the report of a shooting at the 82nd Avenue Transit Station, located at 1515 Northeast 82nd Avenue. When officers arrived at the transit station, they contacted several witnesses and a person believed to be the intended victim of the shooting. Based on information gathered during the investigation, officers believe Walker was involved in a verbal altercation with an adult male passenger on a TriMet bus traveling on 82nd Avenue. When the bus arrived at the 82nd Avenue Transit Station, Walker and the passenger exited the bus. While the passenger and Walker were at the transit st

South Umpqua High School Threat Investigation

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 04/19/18  TRI CITY, Ore. - Deputies responded to South Umpqua High School on Thursday, April 19, 2018, for a report of vandalism in a girl's bathroom. The vandalism was non-specific graffiti on a bathroom wall that made reference to a threat against the school on Friday, April 20, 2018.  Deputies are conducting a criminal investigation in cooperation with the school district. Several interviews were conducted and at this time the Sheriff's Office does not feel there is a credible threat. However, an increased law enforcement presence will be observed on the school campus on Friday.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 541-440-4471 or by email at  dcso.pio@co.douglas.or.us .

Lebanon Firefighter Respond to House Fire

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Lebanon Fire District  - 04/19/18  Today at approximately 4:30pm Lebanon Fire District was dispatched for a structure fire at 145 Bromil St. A neighbor noticed smoke and fire coming from the rear exterior of the house on the deck. Using a garden hose the neighbor was able to slow the progress of the fire and alert the occupants, who were still inside the home. Lebanon firefighters arrived and removed smoldering decking and siding to completely extinguish the fire. There were no injuries on scene. The fire did not extend into the house or attic. There were a total of 15 personnel, 3 engines, and 3 command officers on scene. The cause of the fire was improperly discarded ashes from a metal fire pit on the patio deck. The damage was estimated at $4000.

Arrest Made in Forest Grove Homicide

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Forest Grove Police  - 04/19/18  On April 19, 2018 Forest Grove Detectives with the assistance of the Washington County Major Crimes Team, Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team, Oregon State Police, and the Hillsboro Police Department executed a search warrant in the 100 Block of SE 26th Avenue, in Hillsboro. Subsequent to the search warrant service, detectives arrested Kamen Richard Baer, age 38, for the murder of Cynthia Lou Belton. Baer, a transient, was lodged at the Washington County Jail. No further information will be released as this is still an open police investigation.

Motor Vehicle Crash on the southbound Parkway near Hawthorne

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Bend Police Dept.  - 04/19/18  On April 19 at 8:40am, the Bend Police Department and Bend Fire and Rescue responded to the report of an injury motor vehicle crash on the Bend Parkway near NW Hawthorne. Deschutes County 911 Dispatch advised that there was a person entrapped in one of the involved vehicles. When first responders arrived on scene, they learned a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado had collided with a 2004 Subaru Impreza. A 10 year old child was removed from the Subaru by the driver of the Subaru and the child was contacted by first responders immediately. Bend Police Officers provided immediate lifesaving assistance to the child until Bend Fire and Rescue arrived a short time later. The child was transported to St. Charles Bend with life threatening injuries. The child has since been transported by air ambulance to a trauma center in the Portland Oregon area. The driver of the Subaru did not suffer noticeable injuries. The driver of the Silverado pickup was trapped inside his

Deputies Arrest 17 People During Two-Day Proactive Enforcement Mission

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Washington Co. Sheriff's Office  - 04/19/18  April 19, 2017 – During a two-day proactive enforcement mission, members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Team arrested 17 individuals for outstanding warrants and being out of compliance on sex offender registration. Between the dates of April 17 and April 18, 2017, members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Team (referred to as “CAT”), in partnership with the U.S. Marshals Service, conducted an enforcement mission focused on sex offender registration compliance checks and arrest warrant enforcement. During the two-day mission in Washington County, Criminal Apprehension Team members conducted dozens of home visits, warrant, and compliance checks. Seventeen people were arrested as a result of the enforcement mission.  The highly trained deputies assigned to the Criminal Apprehension Team track and arrest offenders wanted for serious felony crimes. They also verify that

Jackson County Grand Jury Indicts Man on Sex Charges

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Oregon State Police  - 04/18/18  On April 17, 2018, a Jackson County Grand Jury indicted eighteen year old Daniel Michael Cooley on one count of Rape in the first degree, one count of Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the first degree and one count of Sexual Abuse in the first degree. The charges are related to a several month long investigation by the Oregon State Police in multiple counties.  The current charges involve a juvenile female who was reportedly under 11 years old at the time some of the offences occurred. Cooley was arrested on March 14, 2018, in Josephine County where he remains lodged on a $100,000 bail. 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 in separate counties. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Oregon State Police De

Reward Offered to Help Solve an Armed Robbery - Crime Stoppers Featured Case #18-20

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Crime Stoppers of Oregon  - 04/18/18  The Portland Police Bureau, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to identify the suspect in an armed robbery. On March 28, 2018, at approximately 5:55 p.m., an unknown suspect committed an armed robbery with a handgun at Adam’s Market, located at 11104 Northeast Sandy Boulevard in Portland, Oregon. The robbery suspect appears to be a male with tan or light-brown skin, approximately 5’10” to 6’00” tall, 150 to 170 pounds, wearing a dark gray hooded sweatshirt, blue Adidas athletic pants, white/gray shoes, and a Seattle Seahawks hat with a camouflage bill. Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved homicide or other felony crime, and tipsters can remain anonymous. Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube should be shared as these tips may lead to

One Arrested, One Sought After Crime Spree

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Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office  - 04/18/18  MEDFORD, Ore. – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies have made one arrest in a weekend burglary and vandalism spree.  They are asking for the public’s help in tracking down the second suspect. On Sunday, April 15, 2018, at 5:28 a.m., deputies responded to an audible business alarm in the 2100-block of Sage Road, Medford.  Responding deputies encountered two men walking nearby.  The men were identified and released at the time because the extent of the incident was not yet known. JCSO deputies and officers with the Medford Police Department found at least eight businesses and a vehicle on Sage Road and Lars Way that had been burglarized or vandalized.  The total value of the stolen property and damage is estimated at several thousand dollars.  The general area is at the Medford city limits, leading to the multi-jurisdictional investigation. After obtaining a description of property stolen by the businesses, deputies were able to co

Deputies Seek to Identify Fraud Suspect

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Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office  - 04/18/18  JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. - Deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying a fraud suspect.  The man is suspected of using stolen credit cards at multiple businesses in Rogue River and Grants Pass. On Saturday, March 3, 2018, deputies investigated a theft from a vehicle parked at the Jackson County Expo in Central Point.  Among the items stolen were two women's purses with cash and credit cards.  The cards were later used at multiple businesses. Deputies obtained video footage from the businesses.  The attached photos show the suspect using one of the stolen credit cards at the Lil Pantry in Rogue River.  He is described as a heavy set white male in his 30’s or 40’s with a shaved head.  The suspect drives a white and gold early-1990’s model Ford pickup with an extended cab. Anyone with information can contact Deputy Tom Hohl at (541) 774-6800.  Tips can also be provided through the JCSO website at http://jacksoncountyor.o

Fatal Crash Highway 97 near Klamath Falls

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Oregon State Police  - 04/18/18  Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Wednesday morning’s fatal crash on Highway 97 north of Klamath Falls.  On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at approximately 7:40am, OSP Troopers and First Responders were dispatched to the report of a two vehicle crash on Highway 97, near milepost 266. Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a gold Buick Century was attempting to turn onto Highway 97 from Algoma Road. However, for unknown reasons, the driver turned directly in front of a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV), which was traveling northbound on Highway 97.  The CMV was unable to avoid the collision and crashed into the Buick. The driver of the Buick was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger of the Buick was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.  The driver of the CMV was not injured. Names of those involved are being withheld pending next of kin notification. 

Roseburg Woman Arrested After Running From Traffic Stop

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 04/18/18  ROSEBURG, Ore. -- A Roseburg woman is in custody after attempting to run away from a traffic stop and hide from deputies. On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at about 10:30 pm, a deputy observed a 2002 Toyota Camry on Austin Road with a malfunctioning headlight. The driver of the vehicle turned onto Hanna Street as the deputy was turning around to conduct a traffic stop. The driver parked the vehicle in a driveway in the 4000-block of Hanna Street and exited. The deputy told the driver, identified as 19 year-old Roseburg resident Sarah Brittney King, to stop. King ran into the house, which deputies entered and located her. King physically resisted being arrested, but was eventually taken into custody. She was transported to the Douglas County Jail and lodged on the following charges: Attempt to Elude Police on Foot Resisting Arrest Interfering With Police

Suspect Arrested After Officers Respond to Reports of Gunfire in Portland's Gateway Neighborhood -- No Known Injuries

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Portland Police Bureau  - 04/18/18  On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at 10:54 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to the report of gunfire in the 1100 block of Northeast 99th Avenue. As officers responded to the area, multiple callers contacted the Bureau of Emergency Communication (BOEC) and provided a description and last known location of the possible suspect in this shooting. Officers searched the area for the suspect and any victims. During the search, officers located a man lying on the roadway in the 1400 block of Northeast 99th Avenue. The man lying on the roadway matched the suspect description provided by witnesses. Officers approached the man, took him into custody and requested medical personnel respond to assess the man for possible injuries sustained at the time of the reported shooting. Emergency medical personnel arrived and provided the man medical aid and transported him to an area hospital by ambulance for a minor injury. Upon assessment by medical personnel it

ODOT: Central Ore.

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 Wed. 18th, 08:02 AM  US97 8 miles north of Klamath Falls scene of crash. ODOT not yet on scene. Detour not established. Motorists should avoid the area at this time if possible.

Man receives 88 month prison sentence after violent attack in downtown Portland

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Multnomah Co. District Attorney's Office  - 04/18/18  On Tuesday, Multnomah County District Attorney Rod Underhill announced an 88 month prison sentence for Matthew Lee Owen after a 12-person jury found him guilty of two counts of assault in the second degree in connection with an attack that happened on September 26, 2017 in downtown Portland. The jury returned its guilty verdict on January 11, 2018. Sentencing was set over to allow for a pre-sentence investigation to be conducted. On April 13, 2018, Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Leslie M. Roberts sentenced the defendant to 88 months in prison. At trial, Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Todd Jackson presented evidence that showed on September 26th, 2017 at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers assigned to the Portland Police Bureau were waived down at the corner of Southwest 4th Avenue and Southwest Washington Street. There, they saw a woman on the corner screaming with a large amount of blood coming from her fac

Forest Grove Police Recover Large Amount of Stolen Disney Merchandise

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Forest Grove Police  - 04/18/18  On February 14th, 2018 Forest Grove Police received a report that unknown persons had ordered Disney Merchandise worth approximately $35,000 from an online vendor.The transaction was discovered to be fraudulent. On March 16th, 2018 Forest Grove Police Detectives executed a search warrant in the 1700 block of Covey Run Drive in Forest Grove. Detectives contacted Ryan and Ashley Trapp who reside there with their ten children. Detectives recovered a large amount of Disney merchandise ranging from electronics, clothing, toys, furniture, luggage and even a toaster. Some of the property was found in boxes while other merchandise was being used. In the days following the search warrant, seized items were inventoried and approximately one third of the stolen property was recovered. No arrest has been made in this case as it is open and is actively being investigated. The Forest Police Department is seeking the public's help in our attempts to recover

Robbery

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Newport Police Dept.  - 04/18/18  On April 16, 2018, Newport Police Department responded to Pacific Communities Hospital on a reported robbery and assault.   It was reported to the officers two people had been assaulted with pepper spray.   Investigation revealed the two victims had arranged to meet the suspect in a remote area to complete a drug transaction. During the transaction, Tyler Gordon, 26, of Newport, used pepper spray to incapacitate the victims, then took the victim’s possessions and fled the scene. Officers located Gordon at a residence on NE 9th Street in Newport at approximately 2230 hours. Officers took Gordon into custody without incident and transported him to the Lincoln County Jail. Tyler Gordon was arrested on the following charges; Tyler Michael Gordon , 26   Robbery 2nd Degree Assault 4th Degree Theft 3rd Degree Unlawful use of Mace 2nd Degree

Springfield Police Department - Oregon 1 hr · Pacific Cascade Bank at Mohawk & Centennial was robbed

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Springfield Police Department - Oregon 1 hr  ·  Pacific Cascade Bank at Mohawk & Centennial was robbed today at 4:19 p.m. We are looking for assistance in identifying the white male pictured below. If you have info, please contact SPD at 541-726-3714