Southern Oregon Scanner LLC ™

Lebanon Police Dept.  - 05/29/18 9:05 PM You may have received an Alert text message from the Emergency Alert System about "Civil Emergency in the Area" this is alerting you to NOT DRINK THE TAP WATER if you live in the Salem area. Update: This message was intended for that area only, but was mistakenly sent out to multiple counties. May 29, 2018 DO NOT DRINK THE TAP WATER – MAY 29, 2018 INFANTS, YOUNG CHILDREN, AND OTHER VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS Applies to City of Salem, City of Turner, Suburban East Salem Water District, and Orchard Heights Water Association WHY IS THERE AN ADVISORY? Low levels of cylindrospermopsin and microcystin (cyanotoxins) have been found in treated drinking water. These toxins are created by algal blooms in the source of City of Salem drinking water, Detroit Reservoir. To ensure the greatest quality of drinking water, City of Salem voluntarily samples for such toxins during algal events. Samples were collected on May 23, 2018 and May 25, 201

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office  - 05/29/18  Prepared by: Lt. Mike Biondi Date/time: 05/29/18 04:58 a.m. Location:  Hwy 97 just north of Cinder Butte (MP 118) Driver: De Latorre, Mary - 45 year old woman -Terrebonne, Or Vehicle: Black 2004 Chevy Trailblazer On 05/29/2018 at 04:58 hours, Deschutes County 911 received a call from a motorist who reported a vehicle had run off the road and into the irrigation canal at the location. Deputies from the Deschutes County Sheriffs Office and Redmond Fire Department personnel responded and located a black Chevy Trailblazer which was submerged in the canal up to its wheel wells, with De Latorre still inside. Redmond Fire personnel attached a cable to the Trailblazer to keep it from moving in the swiftly flowing canal. Redmond Fire Department personnel then used a ladder, placed in the driver’s window, to allow De Latorre to crawl across to the bank. De Latorre was uninjured but transported to Saint Charles Medical Center -

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office  - 05/29/18  Update 5/29/18: SHADY COVE, Ore. - Thanks to a tip from a citizen, Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputies were able to capture a suspect in a recent case of indecent exposure in Prospect.  On Friday, May 25, 2018, deputies arrested Lavon Lovis Thigpen, 38, of Gonzales, Louisiana. On Friday evening, a citizen recognized the suspect from photos previously provided to the media and disseminated through social media.  The citizen called JCSO to report seeing a man matching the suspect description at a Shady Cove business. Deputies responded and spoke to Lavon Thigpen, confirming he was the suspect seen on video exposing his genitals to an employee at the Cascade Gorge Store on May 20.  Deputies learned Thigpen has been staying in the Jackson County area a short time and has had no previous law enforcement contacts here. Thigpen was lodged in the Jackson County Jail on one charge of public indecency.  Bail was set at $5,000. Ori

Lebanon Police Dept.  - 05/29/18              On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at approximately 4:03 A.M., Lebanon Police officers arrested Lebanon resident Mark William Chevalier (DOB 11/15/77) for multiple sex crimes related to inappropriate contact with an underage female.  The alleged crimes took place at Chevalier’s residence inside the city limits of Lebanon. Chevalier was taken into custody at his residence without incident.             Chevalier was charged with two counts of Using Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct, Possession of Material Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct in the First Degree, three counts of Rape in the Third Degree, three counts of Sex Abuse in the Third Degree, and Sodomy in the Third Degree.  Chevalier was taken to the Lebanon jail, and then later transported to the Linn County jail.             The Lebanon Police Department has had multiple contacts with Chevalier dating back to 2006.  Many of Chevalier’s prior law enforcement contacts involve

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office  - 05/29/18  Marion County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to ORS181.507, OAR 291-28-30, which authorizes Parole and Probation to inform the public when the release of information will enhance public safety and protection. NAME: Tyler McCulley SID#: 14662775 DOB: 8/04/1985 CURRENT AGE: 32 RACE: Asian                        SEX: Male HEIGHT: 5 ft 1 in                  WEIGHT: 140 lbs HAIR: BLK                            EYES: BRO RESIDENCE: 650 LOCUST ST NE SALEM OR 97301 Tyler McCulley is on Post Prison Supervision for the crimes of: SEX ABUSE 1 AND AGGRAVATED HARASSMENT This person was granted supervision on: 2/23/2018 Supervision expiration date is: 11/22/2021 Special restrictions include:                [X] No contact with minors (male/female) [X] Sex offender treatment [X] Submit to polygraph         Parole & Probation Deputy:  SOPHIE POLONSKY Phone:  503-566-6960 E-Mail: 

Beaverton Police Dept.  - 05/29/18  On May 29, 2018 Beaverton Police Officers arrested 20-year-old Hassan Sheikh and a 17-year-old minor female from Portland after they tried to elude officers in a vehicle. On the above date at 2:45 a.m. officers were called to the 5700 block of SW Alger Ave regarding suspicious people hanging out around a Hyundai Elantra. The people were seen leaving the area in a Toyota Prius prior to officers arriving. Officers learned the Hyundai was a stolen vehicle. At 3:38 a.m. officers were called to the 5600 block of SW Dover Ln regarding occupants in a Toyota Prius breaking into cars. Officers arrived and attempted to stop the Toyota. The driver, Mr. Sheikh, almost struck an officer as he eluded in the Toyota. The Toyota crashed near SW Oleson Rd/ Beaverton Hillsdale Highway. Two occupants fled the vehicle on foot but were caught a short distance away. Officers learned the Toyota had been stolen overnight. Mr. Sheikh had the key to the stolen Hyundai in

Newport Police Dept.  - 05/29/18 Update The investigation into the stabbing of a six year old boy by his mother, Nemoria Villagomez, continues.  Investigators learned that the six year old victim is in good condition and expected to be released from the hospital soon.  Villagomez' 14 month old son was seen by medical staff on May 26 and released to the custody of DHS.  No significant injuries were reported. Villagomez was arraigned in Lincoln County Circuit Court today for charges related to stabbing her six year old son. ### On May 26, 2018, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Newport Police Officers were dispatched to a disturbance at the Agate Height Apartments located on NE 60th St.  Initial information reported was that a six year old boy had ran to a neighbor’s apartment and told them his mother stabbed him.  It was reported that the juvenile had a visible stab wound and was covered in blood. The neighbor called police and began rendering aid to the child. Responding Officers

May 29, 2018 DO NOT DRINK THE TAP WATER -- MAY 29, 2018 INFANTS, YOUNG CHILDREN AND OTHER VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS Applies to City of Salem, City of Turner, Suburban East Salem Water District, and Orchard Heights Water Association WHY IS THERE AN ADVISORY? Low levels of cylindrospermopsin and microcystin (cyanotoxins) have been found in treated drinking water. These toxins are created by algal blooms in the source of City of Salem drinking water, Detroit Reservoir. To ensure the greatest quality of drinking water, City of Salem voluntarily samples for such toxins during algal events. Samples were collected on May 23, 2018 and May 25, 2018. Results confirmed the presence of cyanotoxins in the drinking water at levels above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Cyanotoxins National Drinking Water Health Advisories. Levels of toxins have been detected in the City of Salem water system that supplies water to City of Salem, City of Turner, Suburban East Salem Water Distri

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon  - 05/29/18  PORTLAND, Ore. – Rhyan Leigh Smith, 26, of Warm Springs, Oregon, was sentenced today to 13 years in federal prison for assault with intent to commit murder of two family members and using a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. “The defendant’s violent conduct towards family members is inexplicable and indefensible,” said Billy J. Williams, U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon. “This kind of violence is an attack on the victims and the members of the Warm Springs community. Let us hope that the sentence imposed brings some measure of solace and closure to the victims of these crimes, and healing to the community.” According to court documents, in the early morning hours of March 16, 2016, Smith returned to a house she had periodically resided in with five of her family members. At approximately 8:00 a.m., Smith retrieved a pistol she had taken from the owner without permission. Smith conversed briefly with a

Newport Police Dept.  - 05/29/18  On May 26, 2018 at approximately 2:57 a.m., an employee at a Newport area hotel was kidnapped at gunpoint by an unknown male. The victim was handcuffed and forced into the suspect’s car.  The suspect then drove to various locations around the Newport area.  After being held for over 1 ½ hours, the victim was released unharmed about one mile from where she was taken. The victim was able to flag down a Newport Officer and reported the incident.  Nearby surveillance cameras captured the suspect and suspect vehicle on video. The suspect is described as a white male adult, mid to late 20’s with brown hair. He was approximately 5’10” and had a thin build. He had no accent or distinguishing features. He was driving a light colored (possibly silver/gray) 4-door hatchback. The vehicle was very clean inside and had a manual transmission.  Investigators are working to identify the suspect and suspect vehicle. Investigators are seeking help in identifying th