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Oregon State Fire Marshal  - 06/24/18  As fire suppression tactics have increased containment and lowered the risk to structures, the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s resources will be released around noon today.  The Oregon Department of Forestry team will remain with local resources to continue mopping up and monitoring any remaining hot spots.  Resources on the fire today are: 7 Hand crews, 6 Helicopters, 33 Engines, 1 Dozer, 8 Water tenders and 395 personnel.  The estimated containment is 60% and 2,143 acres.   Today’s warmer temperatures and lower relative humidity may cause the fire to show more activity.  Fire fighters are seeing juniper trees torch in the interior of fire.  Air attack resources are available today to drop water on those trees if needed. Lake Chinook Chief Don Colfels said, “Given the intensity of the fire and the strong winds driving it east, the fire had potential to leave dozens of families without a home today. Thanks to the work of our local crews, the

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office  - 06/24/18 On June 23, 2018, at approximately, 1030 hours, deputies from the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office responded to area of Skyline Ranch Road and Macapline Road for a report of a Hit and Run, vehicle versus bicyclist. .  Information gathered from witnesses on scene found a blue mid-sized pick-up truck with a white canopy had stuck a bicyclist and fled the scene.  The make and model of the vehicle is unknown but reported to be similar in size to a Dodge Dakota.  There were no other physical observations made in relation to the vehicle. The suspect vehicle was last seen northbound on Skyline Ranch Road towards Skyliners Road.  The vehicle was reportedly occupied by two subjects, with the passenger having long hair.  No other description was obtained on the subjects involved. The bicyclist sustained serious injuries and the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating the vehicle and susp

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Oregon State Police  - 06/24/18  On Friday, June 22, 2018 at about 7:45 am, an Oregon State Police Trooper and emergency personnel responded to a report of a traffic crash on US Highway 101 near milepost 76.5, north of Beaver. Preliminary investigation revealed that a silver 2003 Saab, operated by Mikayla Michelle HOWARD, age 18, of Beaver, was traveling northbound when the vehicle crossed into the southbound lane of travel for an unknown reason.  The vehicle struck a southbound red 2018 Kenworth log truck with a bunked trailer head on.  The Kenworth Tractor was driven by Howard Edwin RHOADES, are 64, from Toledo. HOWARD was transported by ambulance to Tillamook Regional Medical Center with critical injuries.  She was later transported by Life Flight helicopter to Oregon Health Sciences University for further treatment.  HOWARD died from injuries sustained during the crash.  RHOADES was not injured as a result of the crash.  US Highway 101 was closed for approximately two h

6/22/18  PATROL: Roseburg Police OFFICER: RPD DATE: 06/21/2018 LOCATION: 2125 NW Stewart Parkway, Roseburg TIME: 1830 INCIDENT: Warrant Arrest CASE # 182842 PERSON(S): Redifer, Reed Wesley 11/78, Roseburg CHARGE(S): Winston Municipal warrant for Harassment VEHICLE(S):   DETAIL(S): Redifer was contacted in the Walmart parking lot and arrested on his warrant. DISPO: Redifer was lodged at Corrections. PATROL: Roseburg Police OFFICER: RPD DATE: 06/21/2018 LOCATION: 1350 NE Stephens, Roseburg TIME: 1945 INCIDENT: DUII CASE # 182843 PERSON(S): Williamson, Tiriena M 3/73 Roseburg CHARGE(S): DUII VEHICLE(S): A silver 2009 Dodge Caliber DETAIL(S): Williamson was called in as a drunk driver at Big Lots. Williamson was contacted in the parking lot and arrested for DUII. Williamson was transported to Corrections. DISPO: Williamson was cited and released.

 COOS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY R. Paul Frasier June 23, 2018 At approximately 6:44 AM this morning there was an officer involved shooting near the residence located at 475 Johnson Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon. It appears at this time that the police were attempting to arrest an individual named Eric Sweet for Felony Attempting to Elude a Police Officer. It is my information that police attempted to stop Mr. Sweet on two occasions sometime between 6:00 AM and 6:44 AM this morning. Both pursuits were discounted for safety reasons. Mr. Sweet apparently drove from the last pursuit to his home at 475 Johnson. Officers went to his home to see if that was where he had gone. The first officer at the residence found the vehicle parked several feet from the curb and with the driver’s door open. Other officers arrived at the residence which included officers from the Coos Bay Police Department, one Trooper from the Oregon State Police and one officer from the Confederated Tribal Police Depar

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office  - 06/23/18 The Deschutes County Sheriff's office is currently seeking information about a canoe located just after 1:15 pm this afternoon submerged in the Deschutes River above Pringle Falls, west of La Pine.  The green canoe was found pinned up against a log with gear still inside, including one lifejacket, packed lunches and an electric motor that was still running. Deputies, U. S. Forest Service Law Enforcement, Bend Police Department (drone and pilot), La Pine Fire, and Deschutes County Search and Rescue personnel spent the afternoon searching the Deschutes River from the Wickiup Reservoir Dam down to La Pine State Park for anyone who may be associated with the canoe.  Drones were also used to search the river and river bank, however search efforts have offered no additional information.   We are still working to determine if the canoe was occupied when it became submerged.  We currently do not have anyone reported missing or unaccounte

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office  - 06/23/18  Today at 2:20 p.m., deputies were called to the 20000 block of Fern Ridge Road SE near Lyons after a man was found dead in a pond near his residence.  Detectives have been called to the scene to investigate as the circumstances surrounding the man’s death are suspicious.  It is very early in this investigation and no additional information will be made available until an autopsy can be performed, that time frame is not yet known.   The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have been in the area and saw anything suspicious to please call our tip line at 503 540 8079. 

COOS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY June 23, 2018 At approximately 1:33 AM this morning Coquille Valley Hospital reported to Coquille Police Department that a male individual subsequently identified as 51 year old Coquille resident Michael Lucas had presented himself to the hospital with stab wounds and significant blunt force trauma injuries to the face. Coquille Police responded to the hospital. Subsequent investigation revealed that the incident occurred at a residence on South East Third Avenue in the City of Coquille. Officers responded to that residence, but the house was secured and no one answered the door. Officers then applied for and obtained a search warrant for the residence. The search warrant was granted by the Court and officers entered the residence at approximately 8:30 AM. When they entered the house they found a deceased male adult. The body has not been identified at this point. The cause of death has not been determined but it appears that the person has died from

Oregon Dept. of Forestry  - 06/23/18  Prineville, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Forestry Type 1 Team and Oregon State Fire Marshal Green Team took unified command of the fire on Friday at 6 p.m. Fire crews have made good progress battling the Graham Fire. The fire is estimated at approximately 2,055 acres and is burning in brush, timber and grass south of the Metolius River arm of Lake Billy Chinook near Culver, Oregon. Fire crews completed a burnout operation yesterday and will began mop up operations on Saturday. Today’s firefighting resources include: 7 hand crews, 26 Engines, 2 dozers, 4 water tenders, approximately 375 personnel and containment is estimated at 50%. Aircraft resources assigned to this fire are available to all fires in the area as needed.  Crews have set up fire camp at the Sisters Rodeo Grounds. Please use caution on Highway 20 near the rodeo grounds due to the additional fire traffic in the area. The fire burned two residential structures and five out buil