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Oregon State Police  - 09/08/18  On September 7, 2018 at approximately 5:00 P.M.  Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to the report of a log truck that had run off the road on Hwy 22 W near mile post 20. Investigation reveals that a 1992 Peterbilt truck, operated by Ronald Lee TAYLOR (81) of La Grande, drove off the road and struck a tree.  TAYLOR was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigation is continuing, but it appears that TAYLOR possibly suffered a medical event which led to the vehicle being driven off the road. Oregon State Police was assisted by the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

Crime Stoppers of Oregon  - 09/08/18  The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for the public's help in solving at 2009 homicide. On September 8, 2009, at 4:04 p.m., Portland Police officers from North Precinct were dispatched to 6956 North Fessenden Street, Apartment #5, on a welfare check of 50-year-old Jeanine Michelle Toth. Jeanine was supposed to attend a Labor Day family barbecue but when she didn't make it, her family and friends became concerned and called police. Officers arrived at the apartment and found Jeanine's body inside. Homicide detectives responded and immediately began an investigation into Jeanine's death. The Oregon State Medical Examiner determined that Jeanine died of multiple stab wounds. Family, friends and Homicide detectives are asking for the public's help in solving the murder of 50-year-old Jeanine Toth. Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that lea

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office  - 09/08/18 On September 7, 2018 at 5:30 pm, a roof truss delivery boom truck owned and operated by Oregon Truss Company out of Dayton, Oregon, struck multiple power lines while travelling south on Pine Street. The driver of the boom truck had completed a delivery on North Pine Street near Barclay Drive and had failed to lower the boom crane onto the carrying cradle before leaving the job site. The boom caught a small wire near the intersection of Main Avenue and Pine Street, ripping it in half and flinging it onto the edges of the road. No wires were found arching on the roadway. The truck continued south on Pine Street and crossed the intersection of Hwy 20/Cascade Avenue, where it then caught a full set of wires/communication cables that ran across Pine Street mid-block at the alley. This impact sheared off a power pole on each side of Pine Street and pulled the wires to the ground across Pine Street. The boom truck stopped in the southbound la

Gresham Police Dept  - 09/07/18  Gresham, Ore. – Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 55-year-old woman last seen on Aug. 29. Diana Bober is an avid hiker and family is worried that something may have happened to her while hiking. She is known to frequent the Gorge and Mount Hood area. Bober has red hair, hazel eyes, is approximately 5-feet-4-inches tall and 115 pounds. She drives a black 1996 Mazda Miata with Oregon plate 324HPJ. Anyone who knows of Bober’s whereabouts is encouraged to call the non-emergency police dispatch line at 503.823.3333.

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office  - 09/07/18  On September 7, 2018 at 1:30 p.m., The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Negotiation Team (TNT) took Marcos Jaimes-Radilla into custody. This morning, detectives with the Beaverton Police Department received information regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Jaimes-Radilla. He was peacefully taken into custody in the parking lot of a southwest Portland hotel. Last month, deputies asked for the public’s help in locating Mr. Jaimes-Radilla. Mr. Jaimes-Radilla was lodged at the Washington County Jail on three outstanding warrants. Additionally, he was charged with one count of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the media, the public, and the Beaverton Police Department for their assistance in this case. The original release is below. An updated booking photo is not yet available. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office  - 09/07/18  GOLD HILL, Ore. – A Gold Hill man is in jail Friday after reportedly assaulting a woman and then barricading himself in his home with two children.  Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies arrested the man after a three-hour standoff.  On September 6, 2018, at 10:10 p.m., JCSO deputies responded to a home in the 1100-block of Fourth Avenue, Gold Hill, for a report of a domestic violence incident.  The female victim came outside to meet deputies.  She had injuries consistent with an assault. The suspect, Cody Everett Banks, 25, refused to speak with deputies and barricaded himself inside the home with the couple’s two children.  Banks made statements regarding having a firearm.    The JCSO SWAT team responded to assist.  Deputies and SWAT members attempted to negotiate with Banks to exit the residence .  Banks refused to comply. Deputies obtained a search warrant for the residence.  The SWAT team entered the home at 1:15 a.m. a

Crime Stoppers of Oregon  - 09/07/18  The Douglas County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to solve a 2009 homicide in Glendale, Oregon. In in the early evening hours of Thursday, October 1, 2009, in Glendale, Oregon, an unknown person entered a home at 6134 Azalea Glen Road and shot the resident, 88-year-old Helen Berleta Long, and her daughter, 59-year-old Barbara Lea Tooley of Damascus, Oregon. Tooley died at the scene. Long suffered serious injuries requiring extensive medical treatment. Long passed away in March 2013 at the age of 91. Detectives do not have any leads or known reason why Tooley and Long may have been the target of violence. The suspect is described to be an adult male of average height, thin build, wearing a dark (possibly fake) beard. Clothing has been described as dark gray or black pants, light blue or gray hooded sweatshirt with pockets in the front. He was also seen wearing a small dark co

Oregon State Police  - 09/06/18 On September 5, 2018 at approximately 2:22 PM Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a three vehicle crash on Hwy 126E at the Deerhorn Rd. intersection. Investigation revealed that 2007 Lexus G35, operated by Guido VILLENA (86) of Springfield, was attempting to turn onto Hwy 126E from Deerhorn Rd.  VILLENA pulled into the path of a 2014 Isuzu sanitation truck, operated by Mathew PEACOCK (29) of Springfield, causing a collision.  A 2015 Jeep Cherokee, operated by Jason MILLER (29) of Arizona, was westbound on Hwy 126E and unable to avoid the initial collision. VILLENA sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Oregon State Police was assisted by ODOT, Springfield Fire Department, and the Mckenzie Fire Department.

Lebanon Fire District  - 09/06/18  At 12:03 pm Monday the Lebanon Fire District was dispatched for a fire alarm at a residence located at 39933 Mt Hope Drive. Upon arrival crews were met by the occupant who advised that they had a grease fire which they believed was out. The crew of Engine 31 advised the family that they would check it out for them to ensure there was no extension or hidden fire. A thorough scan with the thermal imaging camera revealed that the fire was indeed completely out. According to the homeowner, there was a pan that was on the stove which had caught fire when the resident went outside and lost track of time. She was in the yard when she noticed smoke coming from the roof vent connected to the range hood. She ran back into the house to check on what was burning and found the pan burning on the stovetop. She attempted to put a lid on the pan (the correct first step!) but it was not big enough to cover the whole pan. Meanwhile, at the same time, her son Chase P

Portland Police Bureau  - 09/05/18  On Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at 1:01 a.m., Portland Fire and Rescue personnel responded to the report of a vehicle fire in the 6200 block of North Marine Drive. As firefighters battled the car fire they located what was believed to be a deceased person inside the vehicle and requested North Precinct officers respond to the scene. Members with the Portland Police Bureau Detective Division's Homicide Detail have responded to assume this suspicious death investigation. Criminalist with the Forensic Evidence Division also responded to assist with this investigation. The Portland Police Bureau Public Information Officer will not be responding to the scene. The investigation is in its early stages and there is no additional information to provide at this time. Updates are expected to be provided as they are learned later today. Anyone with information regarding this investigation should contact the Portland Police Bureau non-emergency line at 5

Beaverton Police Dept.  - 09/04/18  On September 3, 2018 at 8:36 a.m. Beaverton Police Officers arrested 22-year-old Rafael Tovar-Juarez near SW Allen Blvd/SW Main Ave.  An officer witnessed Mr. Tovar-Juarez commit a pedestrian violation in the intersection of SW Allen/SW Main.  The officer stopped Mr. Tovar-Juarez to inquire about the violation.  Mr. Tovar-Juarez lied about his identity but officers were able to positively identify him as Rafael Tovar-Juarez.  Officers found Mr. Tovar-Juarez had a felony warrant for his arrest out of Washington County Circuit Court for failing to appear on a Forgery in the First Degree charge.  During a search of Mr. Tovar-Juarez’s person, officers found a loaded firearm concealed in Mr. Tovar-Juarez’s waistband.  Due to Mr. Tovar-Juarez’s criminal history he was not legally allowed to possess a firearm.  Mr. Tovar-Juarez was taken to Washington County Jail and charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Providi

Oregon State Police  - 09/04/18  The victim of the homicide has been identified as Jon Batters (70) of Grants Pass, OR. Investigation is ongoing. On August 29, 2018 at approximately 5:25 PM deputies from the Josephine County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of deceased male at a residence on Riverbanks Rd.  Upon arrival deputies located the body of an adult male at the residence.  Josephine County requested a Major Crimes Team activation and the Oregon State Police was assigned to lead the investigation. Investigation is continuing and no further information will be released at this time.  

Oregon State Police  - 09/04/18  On Monday, September 3, 2018 at approximately 2:56 PM, Oregon State Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on US Hwy 395 at milepost 53.1. The preliminary investigation revealed that a black 2016 Dodge Ram operated by Alexander Ionita, age 62, of Salem, OR. was traveling north bound on US Hwy 395.  Ionita failed to negotiate a left hand turn in the road and rolled down an embankment into Camas Creek.  Ionita was wearing a seatbelt but sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. OSP was assisted by the Ukiah QRT and ODOT.

Oregon State Police  - 09/04/18 On Monday, September 3, 2018 at approximately 8:45 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a report of a hit and run collision on Hwy 126E near milepost 47.5 Preliminary investigation revealed that a vehicle, described as a silver or metallic gray Chevy Astro Van or similar looking vehicle,  was traveling westbound and struck a pedestrian, John S. Houdeshell (71) from Yreka, CA, who was crossing the highway.   Houdeshell sustained critical injuries and was transported by air ambulance to Sacred Heart Medical Center at River Bend in Springfield.    Suspect vehicle fled the scene and remains unidentified. Hwy 126E was partially closed for three hours following the collision.  OSP was assisted by Lane County Sheriff's Office, Upper McKenzie Fire Department and ODOT. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.  Oregon State Police is requesting anyone with any information to

Oregon State Fire Marshal  - 09/03/18  A force of over 200 firefighters have lined the entirety of the Hugo Road Fire’s perimeter, boosting containment to 30 percent. While gusty winds are still causing minor flare-ups throughout the footprint of the fire, crews are gridding the landscape in order to keep the fire in check. The fire, burning on private lands approximately ten miles north-northwest of Grants Pass in the community of Hugo has been mapped at 199 acres in size. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Goals accomplished today include completing and securing the perimeter control line, mopping up 100 feet in and around structures, mopping up 100 feet from all impacted roadways, and completing a thorough structure assessment for the Hugo Road Fire. Tonight, night shift will continue mopping up from the exterior of the fire’s perimeter moving inward, as well as around structures. While smoke may be present, please know this is a part of the mop up p

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office  - 09/03/18 On 9/3/18 at approximately 8:58 A.M., Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit (SCU) Detectives were in the area of Comet Lane and High Desert Lane, when they observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed and acting in a suspicious manner.  SCU Detectives attempted to follow the vehicle, however it accelerated away from the area to avoid contact with the Detectives.  It is believed the subjects knew they had been observed by law enforcement. SCU Detectives drove through the area of NE Brinson BLVD and Peerless Court, when they saw some dust flying in the roadway.  This made the Detectives believe the vehicle they were looking for had driven southbound on Peerless Court.   SCU Detectives then located a vehicle parked at 62880  Peerless Court and saw the subjects running around the northeast corner of the business and go south.  The Detectives exited their vehicle and attempted to locate the subjects.   As Detectiv

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Oregon State Police  - 09/03/18 On September 2, 2018 at approximately 5:15 PM an Orange Subaru Cross Trek (photo attached for reference) was northbound on Hwy 97 when it was passed by a late model dark color sedan.  The sedan cut in front of the Subaru forcing the operator to swerve and brake hard to avoid a collision.  The Subaru left the roadway, crashed through a fence and caught fire in a field.  The operator was transported to an area hospital with injuries. OSP is asking anyone with any information to contact Senior Trooper Jess Oliver at  jess.oliver@state.or.us  or cell 541-531-5876

Oregon State Police  - 09/03/18  The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful taking of a bull elk in Douglas County. On the evening of August 31st, 2018, OSP Fish and Wildlife Troopers responded to a report that a 6-point bull elk had been shot with an arrow and left to waste in the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area, outside of Reedsport. The investigation revealed the elk had been killed around 7:00 PM that evening, and no effort was made by the person(s) involved to harvest any of the meat from the animal. The public is urged to call Oregon State Police Trooper Brian Koell through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or 541-888-2677 ext 244. Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators Poaching wildlife and damaging habitats affects present and future generations of wildlife, impacts communities and the economy, and creates enforcement challenges. The Turn-In-Poachers (TIP) rewa

Oregon State Fire Marshal  - 09/03/18 Governor Kate Brown has declared the Hugo Road Fire, burning near Grants Pass, a conflagration just before midnight on September 2, 2018. The declaration cleared the way for the state fire marshal to mobilize firefighters and equipment to assist local resources battling the fire. The Office of State Marshal’s Red Incident Management Team and four structural task forces from Marion, Lane, Linn, and Klamath will arrived today and began working to protect structures. A Level 3 evacuation was put in place for  Oxyoke Road from Three Pines Road to Hugo Road, Hugo Road from Oxyoke Road to Three Pines Road, Three Pines Road from Hugo Road to Oxyoke Road, Monterico and all secondary roads off of Monterico, Hitching Post Road, Hasis Road, Trevor Lane, Dakota Lane, Templin Avenue, and Wilson LaneOxyoke Road from Three Pines Road to Hugo Road, Hugo Road from Oxyoke Road to Three Pines Road, Three Pines Road from Hugo Road to Oxyoke Road, Monterico