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U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon  - 09/12/18  PORTLAND, Ore. – Nicholas James Stacy, 24, of Clackamas, Oregon, made an initial appearance today in federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. He was ordered detained pending trial. The court unsealed a criminal complaint alleging Stacy possessed in excess of 9,000 videos and 20,000 images depicting child pornography on his iPhone and uploaded at least 94 files containing child pornography to his Gmail account. Stacy’s online activities were first identified by Google and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Stacy was arrested by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office on September 11, 2018 and the investigation is being conducted jointly with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). HSI and the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office offer this advice to concerned community members: Parents who have a child who may have come in contact wit

Oregon State Police  - 09/12/18 On Tuesday September 11, 2018 at approximately 11:42 PM, OSP Troopers responded to a report of a single vehicle rollover crash into the McKenzie River on Highway 126E near milepost 32. Preliminary investigation revealed that a white 2006 Mazda SUV, operated by Shyla Marie HOLLOWAY (28), left the roadway for unknown reasons and rolled down a 75 foot embankment before coming to rest in the McKenzie River.  HOLLOWAY suffered non-life threatening injuries as a result of the crash. HOLLOWAY was arrested for DUII.  Her blood alcohol content (BAC) was 0.16, twice the legal limit,  several hours after the crash. The vehicle remained in the river overnight. Highway 126E near milepost 32.4 will face possible closures today, September 12, 2018,  when the vehicle is removed from the river.

Oregon State Police  - 09/12/18 On September 11, 2018 at approximately 4:45 PM. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a three vehicle injury crash on Hwy 101 near Colina Lane. Investigation revealed that a DIRECT TV service van, operated by Jeris DOYLE (41) from Coos Bay, was stationary in the northbound inside lane waiting for traffic to clear to turn left onto Colina Lane.  A 1992 GMC PU, operated by Zachary STORY (20) from Coos Bay, was also northbound when it struck the back of the DIRECT TV service van.   The GMC PU then lost control and hit a 1995 Jeep Cherokee, operated by Robert STORIE (35) from North Bend. DOYLE and STORIE were transported to Bay Area Hospital with what were described as non-life threatening injuries. STORY was transported to Bay Area Hospital and then transported by air ambulance to OHSU in Portland with serious injuries.

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 09/12/18  AZALEA, Ore.  - On September 12, 2018 at about 11:46 AM, an Oregon State Police Trooper attempted to stop a reckless driver that was in a full size Dodge Pickup on Interstate 5 in the Azalea area.  The driver of the Dodge Pickup, later identified as 24 year-old Garrett Lee Nielsen of Winston, eluded the Trooper and ultimately ended up crashing  into the Trooper’s stopped Patrol vehicle in the 1100 Block of Autumn Road in Azalea.    Nielsen fled on foot and made it to another residence in the 1100 Block of Autumn Road where he stole a Toyota Tundra Pickup and attempted to flee the area.  Nielsen drove by several law enforcement officers from multiple agencies in his attempt to flee the area and crashed the second vehicle a short time later. Nielsen was taken into custody and was transported to Three Rivers Hospital with possible injuries where he was treated and released.  At the request of Oregon State Police, the Douglas County Sheriff’

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Portland Police Bureau  - 09/11/18  On Monday, September 10, 2018, at 2:55 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to the report of a burglary at an apartment in the 16000 block of Southeast Stark Street. Officers arrived at the location and learned the suspect was inside the apartment with one of the residents. Officers heard the female resident call for help from inside the location. They immediately entered the residence and took the suspect into custody without incident and ensured the adult female victim was safe. Based on preliminary information, investigators believe the suspect entered the apartment through an unlocked door. At the time the suspect entered the apartment there were two residents in the location. One of the residents of the apartment confronted the suspect and instructed him to leave, but he remained in the location. The resident fled the apartment and contacted a nearby community member, requesting to use a phone to contact 9-1-1, as well as help for the woman

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office  - 09/11/18  On July 30, 2018, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a complaint of sexual abuse. Deputies learned that the alleged conduct occurred in May 2018 at the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) training facility near Sherwood. The victim reported that during a training exercise, she was inappropriately touched in a sexual way by a training proctor. The following day, detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit were assigned to investigate. The investigation revealed that an impartial witness observed the reported conduct.  At the conclusion of the investigation on August 15, 2018, detectives cited Scott M. Taube, 52, of Vancouver, for sexual abuse in the third degree. Mr. Taube previously worked as a contract employee for Washington County and was involved in training new emergency medical technicians at the TVF&R facility. He was not a TVF&R employee. Mr. Taube has most recently been employed as a cap

Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 09/11/18 The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of Diana Bober, 55, who had been reported as missing on August 29, 2018.  Ms. Bober’s body was found off of the Hunchback Trail in the Mt. Hood National Forest in Welches, Oregon on Sept.10. According to the Medical Examiner’s Office, Ms. Bober’s injuries are consistent with a suspected cougar attack. Positive identification of the responsible genus of animal will be determined using DNA samples that have been flown by the Oregon State Police to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Forensics Laboratory in Ashland. The Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife is participating in the investigation.  Participating agencies in the search and rescue effort included Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue, Portland Mountain Rescue, Crag Rats, U.S Forest Service, Hood River County Sheriff’s Office, American Medical Response, Mountain Wave, and Hoodland Fire Dept. The Oregon Trail School District

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office  - 09/10/18  On Monday, September 10, 2018, at 2:22 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a robbery at the U.S. Bank, 19091 SW Tualatin Valley Highway, in the community of Aloha. Employees  called to report that a man had passed the teller a note demanding money. The suspect reportedly fled on foot and deputies began searching the area for him. During their search of the area, deputies located a suspicious man in a nearby shopping center. After further investigation, deputies confirmed this man was the suspect from the bank robbery. Deputies arrested Brandon Ross Linder, 32 years old, and lodged him at the Washington County Jail. In 2009, Mr. Linder was convicted of robbing a different U.S. Bank in Beaverton. The Sheriff’s Office is working closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), which is standard in bank robbery cases.

Medford Police Dept.  - 09/10/18  MPD Case #: 18-18338 On September 10, 2018 at 11:56am, Medford Police Officers and Detectives responded to the Wells Fargo Bank at 1320 East McAndrews, for a robbery that just occurred. Employees in the bank confirmed the male suspect entered the bank alone and demanded money. After obtaining and undisclosed amount of money, he fled on foot. Officers searched the area but were not able to locate him. Through video surveillance and witness statements, investigators were able to identify 21 year old, Scout Mountain, as the suspect. At approximately 2:40pm, a Medford Police officer observed Mountain walking in the 200 Block of N. Riverside. He was taken into custody without incident and subsequently lodged at the Jackson County Jail. There were several customers in the bank at the time of the incident and no one was injured. The crime scene was processed by the Medford Police Forensic Technician and evidence was collected at the scene

ODOT: SW Oregon  - 09/10/18  Union Creek:  Oregon 230 MP 11 between Union Creek and Diamond Lake: Expect intermittent delays of up to 20 minutes today for recovery of a crashed semi at MP 11. The crash occurred about 11 p.m. last night. The cargo was reportedly smart electrical meters. Watch for flaggers and recovery crews.

Roseburg Police Dept.  - 09/10/18  On September 8th, 2018 a Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy attempted to contact Wayne Stowell near Interstate 5 at milepost #128.  When Stowell saw the Deputy, Stowell ran off into the bushes.  Officers knew Stowell had a felony warrant for his arrest, and he also has a history of resisting arrest.  K9 Nike was called to the area to conduct a search, and while searching, a perimeter unit saw Stowell running on the railroad tracks in the area.  K9 Nike tracked to the railroad tracks, went under a bridge and over a creek and then found Stowell hiding in some tall grass nearby.  K9 Nike barked at Stowell, and Stowell surrendered and was arrested without further incident.

Oregon State Police  - 09/10/18 On September 9, 2018 at approximately 5:30 PM, Oregon State Police, Depoe Bay Fire and Rescue, and the United States Coast Guard responded to a report of two people who had been swept into the Pacific Ocean off Otter Crest Loop Near Depoe Bay. The two were located and transported to Samaritan Pacific Hospital, in Newport, where they were pronounced deceased. Investigators learned Miaochan Chen (age 49 from Lake Oswego-male) and Wenjun Zhu (age 41 from Lake Oswego-female) were visiting the Oregon Coast with their 10 year old daughter. The group were picnicking off Otter Crest Loop when Chen , Zhu, and their daughter took a trail down to rocks which overlooked the ocean. A wave washed over the rocks and swept Chen and Zhu into the ocean. Their daughter was unharmed. The United State Coast launched a helicopter from Newport and a 47 ft motor life boat from Depoe Bay. While The Oregon State Police and Depoe Bay Fire and Rescue responded to the scene. Chen

Beaverton Police Dept.  - 09/10/18  UPDATE: On September 10, 2018 at approximately 8:45 a.m. Beaverton Police officers learned 11-year-old Erik Derby had been found safe at a friend’s house. Beaverton Police Department would like to thank our community members who helped share this story via social media outlets, helped look for Erik, and our media partners. Beaverton Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 11-year-old boy. Erik Derby was last seen at Fir Grove Elementary School, located at 6300 SW Wilson Ave., around 8:30 pm on Sunday, September 9th, 2018. Erik has brown hair and is 4 feet, 8 inches tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a blueish-grey sweatshirt. We’re asking anyone who has seen Erik, or has any information about his location, to call 503-629-0111.

Oregon Military Department  - 09/09/18  PORTLAND, Oregon  – The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Fighter Wing will host EA-18G Growler aircraft from the VAQ-132 out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, September 10-19, 2018, to conduct dissimilar air combat training (DACT).  The EA-18s will arrive at the Portland Air National Guard Base this week. DACT provides realistic combat scenarios for pilots to hone advanced aerial tactics that may be used against potential adversaries. The training is an essential and required component to ensure military readiness in support of the base’s national and state missions. Flights will depart from and land at the Portland International Airport. In an effort to foster coordination with the community and the Port of Portland, flights will launch daily after 8 a.m. and will conclude before 4 p.m. About the 142nd Fighter Wing The Portland Air National Guard Base employs 1,500 Airmen who provide an economic impact of nearly $500 mill

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office  - 09/09/18  UPDATE-  Today at 12:31 p.m., deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office were called to the intersection of 81st Ave NE and Silverton Road NE after a motorcycle and SUV collided. Deputies believe an SUV was traveling north and attempting to cross Silverton Road when it collided with a motorcycle traveling west on Silverton Road NE.   Sadly the motorcyclist was killed instantly, the driver of the SUV was not injured and is cooperating with investigators.  The road was closed for several hours while specialized investigators with the CRASH Team investigated.  Silverton Road NE has reopened and investigators are seeking any witnesses to the collision.  If you were a witness to the collision you are asked to call 503 588 5032.  The Sheriff's Office will not be releasing either drivers name until Monday.  There are no further details available at this time.       **************PREVIOUS RELEASE**************** The Marion Cou

Oregon State Police  - 09/09/18  On Saturday, September 8, 2018 at approximately 1:50 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Hwy 26 near mile post 200. Investigation revealed that a 2015 Ford F-150, operated by Gordon WAITE (39) of Medford, was traveling eastbound when he failed to negotiate a curve.  The vehicle rolled down and embankment, striking several trees before coming to rest.  WAITE sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. OSP was assisted by the Grant County Sheriff's Department and ODOT.

Oregon State Police  - 09/09/18  On Saturday, September 8, 2018 at approximately 1:50 AM, Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 281 near milepost 4.5. Investigation reveals that a 1998 Ford F-150 PU, operated by James TICKNER (22) of Parkdale, was southbound on Hwy 281 when the vehicle left the roadway, went through a ditch, struck and embankment before crossing over Blackburn Rd before coming to rest and catching fire. TICKNER sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Speed and substance use are believed to be contributing factors. Oregon State Police was assisted by the Hood River County Sheriff's Department, Parkdale Fire Department, and ODOT.

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue  - 09/08/18 Just after 12:30pm on Saturday September 8th, Forest Grove Firefighters were dispatched to a reported commercial fire in the 1800 block of C Street. While firefighters were walking to the apparatus in the station, they saw a large column of smoke and requested a full 1st Alarm response (indicated a confirmed fire). Minutes later they arrived to find an auto repair shop fully engulfed with flames. Crews attacked the flames from the exterior due to unsafe conditions, which included a collapsed roof. An additional ladder truck was brought to the scene to join a ladder truck already on scene to fight the flames safely from the air. It took firefighters approximately 45 minutes after arrival to knock down the flames and consider the fire under control. Firefighters were hampered on scene by two situations. The first were live power lines that were burned and fell to the ground, which firefighters had to avoid until deemed safe. The second wa

Oregon State Police  - 09/08/18  On September 7, 2018 at approximately 11:15 A.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a serious injury crash on Hwy 140 near mile post 1.  Investigation reveals that a Chevrolet Malibu, operated by Judith ALVAREZ (28) of Klamath Falls, was westbound  crossing over the Klamath River Bridge when for unknown reasons it crossed into the path of a Kenworth cement truck, operated by George COWAN (49) of Klamath Falls.  COWAN attempted to avoid the collision by driving into the bridge barrier,  despite those attempts a near head on collision occurred.  An Oregon State Police Detective was in the area, arrived on scene and was able to perform potentially life saving first aid on ALVAREZ before advanced medical assistance could arrive.  ALVAREZ was transported to Sky Lakes Medical Center for life threatening injuries. A small amount of diesel fuel was released into the Klamath River which was cleaned by local authorities. Hwy 140