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Medford Police 10/8/18 Missing male, 76 year old Harold E. Poage, left the Providence Plaza today at approximately 2:40 pm today. He is suffering from dementia and we would like help finding him.

DCSO JAILVIEWER 10/8/18 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE   161.405E - ATT TO COMMIT A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR 

Oregon State Police  - 10/07/18  On Saturday, October 6, 2018, at approximately 6:52 PM. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on I-5 near milepost 170. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2001 Buick Le Sabre, operated by Seth Kamel (30) from Oakland, OR, was southbound on I-5 when for unknown reasons drifted into the median and struck the highway guardrail.  Kamel was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.  The passenger, Linda Cole (71) from Roseburg, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. Investigation is ongoing. OSP was assisted by Lane Rural Fire Authority and ODOT.

Linn County Sheriff's Office  - 10/07/18 Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports his deputies are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on Kingwood Avenue near Dogwood Road just east of Mill City.   The single crash was reported to the Linn County 9-1-1 Center on October 6 at 7:57 p.m.   The operator was identified as Wesley Wilson, 28 years old of Gates.  He was operating a black 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse and was eastbound on Kingwood Avenue when he failed to negotiate a corner.   The vehicle struck the bridge abutment crossing Rock Creek.   The force of the impact caused the vehicle to break into two pieces.  The front passenger compartment continued and came to rest on the creek bed below the bridge.  The rear portion of the vehicle came to rest next to the bridge.  The operator and only occupant was thrown from the vehicle and  was pronounced deceased at the scene. Kingwood Avenue was closed for approximately four hours while the crash was investigated. Mr.

DCSO JAILVIEWER 10/6/18 163.405 - SODOMY 1ST DEG 163.427 - SEX ABUSE 1ST DEG 163.427 - SEX ABUSE 1ST DEG 163.427 - SEX ABUSE 1ST DEG 163.427 - SEX ABUSE 1ST DEG 163.427 - SEX ABUSE 1ST DEG   163.411 - SEXUAL PENETRATION WITH A FOREIGN OBJECT 1ST DEG

Oregon State Police  - 10/05/18 On 10/05/18 just before 8:00am, an Officer Involved Shooting occurred in the Modoc Point area just off of US 97. No officers were seriously injured and one male subject is deceased. Officers on scene are searching for a female who ran from the incident described as a white female adult in gray sweatpants. The Klamath County Major Crime Team has been activated, the investigation is ongoing, and further information will be distributed when appropriate. Further inquiries are directed to the Klamath County District Attorney’s Office at this time. Sheriff Chris Kaber Oregon State Police and other law enforcement agencies are on scene of an officer involved shooting on Hwy 97 near mile. post 258. A suspect is outstanding please avoid the area. More information will be released when available.

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office  - 10/05/18  Have you seen Kathryn Green?  On August 27, 2018, 36 year old Kathryn Diana Green was reported as a missing person to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office.  The search for Kathryn remains active and we are reaching out to the community again (initial news release sent 9/10/2018) hoping that someone will recognize her so we can verify she is safe. Kathryn was reportedly last seen on August 3rd in the Florence area.  She is known to frequent coastal areas of Oregon, but may have also traveled to southern Oregon. Kathryn is a white female, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall with long, blonde hair and brown eyes.  The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who has seen Kathryn since August 3, 2018 or knows where she is to call 541-682-4141. Missing Woman Kathryn Green

Oregon State Police  - 10/05/18  On Thursday, October 4, 2018, at approximately 9:29 AM. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle collision on Hwy 62 near mile post 16. Investigation revealed that a 2006 Chevy Aveo operated by Argelia Avina (45) of Shady Cove, was traveling westbound on Hwy 62.  Two tow trucks were stopped, with warning lights activated, blocking the right lane of the two westbound lanes.  The first tow truck was in the process of securing a disabled vehicle.  The second tow truck was stopped behind the first, and the driver was outside the vehicle flagging traffic around into the left lane.  For unknown reasons Avina did not merge into the left lane and struck the back of the parked tow truck.  Avina was transported to Rogue Regional Medical Center by Mercy Flights Ambulance.  Avina was pronounced deceased while being transported to the hospital.  OSP was assisted by Jackson County Fire District 3, Mercy Flights, and ODOT.

Oregon State Police  - 10/05/18  On Thursday, October 4, 2018, at approximately 5:00pm, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Highway 140 near milepost 14.5 in Jackson County. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Dodge Neon, operated by Richard Cota (37) of Bonanza, was traveling eastbound, in the westbound lane, passing eastbound vehicles at a high rate of speed in a no-passing zone.  A Ford F-350 pickup operated by Frederick French (52) of Klamath Falls,was traveling westbound. French veered onto the westbound gravel shoulder of the highway in an attempt to avoid being crashed into by Cota. Cota also veered onto the westbound shoulder and crashed head-on into French.  Cota sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Cota's passenger, Amanda Cota (33) of Bonanza, sustained  injuries and was transported by ground ambulance to Providence Medical Center.  French sustained injuries and was tran

Medford Police Dept.  - 10/05/18  On October 2nd, 2018, at 4:41 p.m., Medford Police responded with Medford Fire and Rescue to the Sis-Q Motel, 722 S. Riverside Avenue, for a structure fire. Room 114 on the second floor was fully engulfed. All the other rooms were evacuated, and a total of 6 people were in the motel when the fire started.  The resident of room 114, Jesus Garcia, was not present when emergency personnel arrived. A few hours after the fire was reported, Garcia was arrested in Central Point for a Parole Violation in regards to Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. He was lodged in jail. The investigation revealed the fire was started on the bed inside the room, human caused, and most likely arson. Garcia was interviewed at the jail and admitted to intentionally starting the fire. No one was injured during the fire. The motel was heavily damaged. Suspect : Garcia, Jesus Ernesto 34 years old Charges: Arson 1st Degree Parole Violation - Failure to Register Sex

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office October 4th, 2018  MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. -  A Myrtle Creek Police Officer had responded to a report of a person throwing rocks into the road from the railroad tracks in the 2800-block of Dole Road at about 6:15 Thursday morning. At approximately 6:30 am, the officer made a radio call advising dispatchers that a shot had been fired. This gunshot was not made by the officer.  Multiple law enforcement officers from various jurisdictions responded to the scene. The shot was identified as coming from the area of 2865 Dole Road.  The Douglas County Sheriff's Office Tactical Response Team was activated and responded to the scene. Dole Road was shut down temporarily until the situation was under control. Three people were detained at the residence and questioned by investigators. No arrests have been made and detectives are currently focusing on the investigation. The incident is being investigated by the Douglas County Major Crimes Team.  No i

Oregon State Police    On Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at approximately 2:15PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Highway 97 near milepost 188 in Klamath County. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Toyota Yaris, operated by Marcia Myers (56) of Bend, was traveling southbound on Highway 97 near milepost 188 when it pulled off the roadway onto the southbound shoulder.   Myers then attempted a u-turn in front of a  Freightliner semi-truck, operated by Reynaldo Torres (59) of Downey, CA. the Yaris was hit on the driver's side sending it off the northbound shoulder of the highway. Myers and her passenger, Larry Myers (60) of Bend, both sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased at the scene. Torres was not injured in the crash. Highway 97 was closed for approximately 5 hours following the crash with a detour in place. OSP was assisted by Crescent Fire and ODOT.

Oregon State Police  - 10/03/18 The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help to identify the persons responsible for trespassing and the taking of a spike bull elk in Benton County. On September 1, 2018 trail camera photographs were taken of four hunters who were trespassing near Ferguson Road, south of Monroe. They can be seen packing a spike bull elk. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact OSP Trooper Zac Cochran through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or 503-509-2465 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.  ODFW and OSP are now offering preference points as a reward option for information leading to the arrest or issuance of citation for the illegal take/possession or waste of big game mammals. 4 preference points will be of

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office  - 10/03/18  Today 10/03/2018 at 1:00 p.m., deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office were called to Four Corners Elementary School, located at 500 Elma Avenue Se in Salem, after staff located an unloaded handgun in the backpack of a 10 year old student.  The gun was located after students saw the weapon and brought it to the attention of staff members at the school.  Deputy Chris Bangs, a School Resource Officer charged with investigating the incident was quoted as saying, “Today’s events reflect our daily efforts in our school to empower our students that when they see something to say something.  The students and staff efforts today stopped an incident that could have had grave consequences.”     Deputies are continuing to work with our partners at the Salem Keizer School District and the student’s parents.  The completed investigation will be referred to the Marion Juvenile Department for review.

Oregon State Police  - 10/02/18  On Friday, September 28, 2018 at approximately 2:29 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Hwy 62 at milepost 58 near the entrance to Crater Lake National Park. Preliminary investigation revealed that a blue 2001 Nissan pickup operated by Darrell Crittenden (69) of Prescott, AZ, was traveling westbound on Hwy 62 when for unknown reasons veered off the road and struck a tree. Crittenden suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Hwy 62 was reduced to one lane of travel following the crash for approximately 3 hours. OSP was assisted by Crater Lake National Park Rangers and ODOT.

Oregon State Police  - 10/02/18  The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful taking of a fawn mule deer in Deschutes County. On the morning of September 25, 2018, the Bend ODFW was notified of the suspicious death of a fawn at a residence off of Sisters View Drive in Sisters. ODFW later confirmed the cause of death was from a pellet that struck both lungs and notified OSP. A reward is being offered by the Oregon Hunters Association through the Turn-in-Poachers (TIP) program for any information leading to an arrest in this or any other wildlife case. Callers can remain anonymous. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact OSP Senior Trooper Creed Cummings through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or 541-388-6213. (Case # SP18-360418) Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators Poaching wildlife and damaging habitats affects present and future

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office  - 10/02/18  CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – An Ashland man who was injured in a rollover crash over the weekend has died.  Sean Michael Cyr, 22, was pronounced dead on October 1, 2018, at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC).  On September 29, 2018, at 10:42 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash in the 1900-block of Kirtland Road, near the intersection with High Banks Road.  A sedan was found on its top; a debris field scattered for hundreds of feet.  The roadway was closed for some time to accommodate rescue efforts and the crash investigation.  Preliminary investigation indicated the 2004 Pontiac sedan left the rain-slicked roadway and rolled multiple times.  It took several minutes for first responders to locate the driver, later identified as Cyr.  He had been ejected during the rollover crash, apparently the result of not wearing a seat belt.  Cyr was found unconscious in the thick brush.  Mercy Flights medics transported him to

Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office  - 10/02/18 On October 2nd, 2018 at about 8:00 AM, Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a report of an injury head-on collision near the 3700 block of South Crestline Drive in Waldport between a school bus and another vehicle.   Newport Police Sergeant Lance Cummings was in the area off duty and first to arrive.  Responding deputies and troopers with the Oregon State Police were able to coordinate with the Lincoln County School District for safe transport of the students from the bus to the schools.  Lincoln County School Resource Deputy Dalynn Shinholster was called to the schools to assist with the investigation regarding the students from the bus. The Major Crash Team was activated and additional investigators and resources were called to the scene.  Some of the students required medical attention for minor injuries.  The driver of the other vehicle, Kenneth James Hall age 60 of Waldport,  suffered serious injuries and was transpo

Gresham Police Dept  - 10/02/18  UPDATE- Missing 12-year-old Westen Occeas has been located and is safe. Thanks to everyone that assisted in getting the word out. Gresham, Ore. – Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 12-year-old boy. Westen Occeas was last seen today around 9:00 a.m. when he was dropped off at Parkrose Middle School. Occeas has short black hair and is approximately 4-feet-8-inches tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a gray and black hoodie. Anyone who knows of Occeas’ whereabouts is encouraged to call the non-emergency police dispatch line at 503.823.3333 or if needed, 911.

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office  - 09/30/18  On Sunday, September 30, 2018, at 12:47 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of gunfire at a residence in the 17700 block of Northwest Connett Meadow Court in the Rock Creek community. Initial reports were that someone had been shot during an altercation at a large party at the location. Deputies arrived and rendered medical aid to an 18-year-old male suffering from life-threatening injuries. Investigators learned the suspect fled the scene in the moments after the shooting. Multiple deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The victim was transported to a local trauma hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. Detectives with the inter-agency Washington County Major Crimes Team are leading the investigation. Personnel with the Oregon State Police Forensic Services Division are assisting at the scene. This investigation is in its early stages and no suspect inform

Oregon State Police  - 09/29/18  On Thursday, September 27, 2018, at approximately 8:30 PM. Deputies from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office were responding to a restraining order violation in the White City area. When deputies arrived in the area a citizen flagged them down to report a suspicious vehicle (Toyota Tundra) that had been following them.  Deputies located a 2013 Toyota Tundra and attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle.  The operator, later identified as Christopher Giron (48) from Ashland, attempted to elude and drove southbound on Hwy 62 at a high rate of speed.  Giron attempted to turn eastbound onto Hwy 140 but failed to negotiate the corner.  Giron left the roadway at the southeast corner of the intersection, struck an electrical box that operates the traffic signal, and came to rest down an embankment.  Giron and his passenger, Teddy Geaney (50) from Klamath Falls, were transported to the hospital.  Geaney sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was p

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 09/29/18  CANYONVILLE, Ore.  - A morning traffic stop in Canyonville on Thursday lead to a Wolf Creek man's arrest for weapon crimes.  34 year-old Ryan Justin Wagner was taken into custody shortly after a traffic stop in the 100-block of Gazley Bridge Road around 1030 am. Wagner was initially pulled over for traffic violations when a deputy observed a shotgun with a cut barrel. The deputy observed the firearm's serial number had been destroyed. Wagner, who has felony convictions, is prohibited from possessing firearms and was taken into custody without incident.  He was lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges:  Felon in Possession of a Firearm Unlawful Possession of a Short Barreled Firearm Obliteration of ID Number on a Firearm Unlawful Delivery of Imitation Controlled Substances

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office  - 09/29/18  MEDFORD, Ore. – A Wallowa County man accused of attempting to lure a Central Point teenager online is now lodged in the Jackson County jail.  Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives say the arrest caps an 11-month investigation. On October 19, 2017, the parents of a 14-year-old boy with an autism spectrum disorder contacted JCSO to report suspicious online activity.  Detectives learned the teen victim had been communicating online with an adult male who sent the victim images depicting child sexual abuse, and encouraged the victim to send sexual images of himself.  The victim told detectives the man claimed to be a firefighter who attempted to meet the victim in person while he was working in Southern Oregon.  Detectives were later able to identify the suspect as John Delbert Stonebrink, 50, of Wallowa, Ore.  Detectives confirmed that Stonebrink was employed as a sanitation truck driver working at the Miller Complex Fires (in

Gresham Police Dept  - 09/27/18  Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police have made two arrests for several commercial burglaries and detectives believe there may be additional victims. On Sept. 26, detectives arrested 32-year-old Tyson Proffitt, of Gresham and 27-year-old Thelma Louise Moss, of Gresham for multiple commercial burglaries committed in both Gresham and Portland. The burglaries were dated throughout the summer and were completed in a distinctive way. Proffitt and Moss would enter the business during business hours. Proffitt would distract the employee while Moss removed the door’s alarm sensor. Within the next several days, Proffitt would return and break into the building. He would then use a power tool to open the cash register, safe, and/or ATM machine. Detectives believe there may be additional victims. They are asking that any possible victims review their video surveillance prior to the burglary and determine if Proffitt and Moss had been in their business. Anyone who t

Gresham Police Dept  - 09/26/18  Gresham, Ore. – Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 22-year-old man last seen tonight around 5:00 p.m. at his northeast Gresham residence. Colin Caldart is on the autism spectrum and is not familiar with the area. He has a black hair, brown eyes, is approximately 5-feet-9-inches tall and 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black and white shirt, black jacket, and black pants. Anyone who knows of Caldart’s whereabouts is encouraged to call 911.                          Colin Caldart

Oregon State Police 9/26/18 Ongoing investigation revealed the elk was killed with a 29 ¼ inch Beman ICS Bowhunter 400 arrow (measured from insert to knock base), with yellow and white vanes, with “Don’t Tread on Me” printed on the white index vane, and a 100 grain Muzzy Trocar broadhead. No effort was made by the person(s) involved to harvest any of th e meat from the animal. The public is urged to call Oregon State Police Trooper Koell through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP from your mobile device reference case  # SP18326616 How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity: TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 (24/7) TIP E-Mail: TIP@state.or.us (Monitored M-F 8:00AM - 5:00PM) The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for   #PublicAssistance   to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful taking of a bull elk in Douglas County. On the evening of August 31, 2018, OSP Fish and Wildlife Troopers resp

Lebanon Fire District  - 09/26/18 An early morning house fire at 34076 East Lacomb Road displaced a family and destroyed their single wide mobile home on Wednesday morning. First arriving fire crews to the 12:46 a.m. blaze reported heavy fire from the front of the structure with impingement on the Lacomb Grocery store next door. Flames had extended to a rear storage area of the store and were working their way into the main structure when crews arrived. Initial crews immediately called for a second alarm, bringing additional resources from the Albany, Scio, and Sweet Home Fire Districts to assist with the blaze. Firefighters deployed large hose streams to combat the heavy fire and prevent it from further advancing on the Lacomb Grocery building while simultaneously working on the mobile home fire to extinguish it completely. Live power lines overhead prevented crews from working on one side of the mobile home until a Pacific Power worker was able to disconnect the feed. The fire

Portland Police Bureau  - 09/26/18  Based on information learned during this investigation, detectives believe the deceased person located inside a Toyota Camry that was stopped by officers on Monday, September 24, 2018, in the 9200 block of Southeast Holgate Boulevard is likely 89-year-old Marcine Herinck. Ms. Herinck was reported missing last week. The Oregon State Medical Examiner has determined the victim died of homicidal violence. This investigation began on the morning of Wednesday, September 19, 2018, when East Precinct officers responded to the report that Marcine Herinck was missing from her home in the 1500 block of Northeast 150th Avenue. The investigating officer contacted the Portland Police Bureau Detective Division's Missing Person Detail, which assumed the investigation. During the initial investigation into the disappearance of Ms. Herinck, no signs of foul play were located and a search initiated. The Police Bureau requested assistance from Multnomah County Sea

Oregon State Police  - 09/26/18  On September 25, 2018 at approximately 1:00 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle motorcycle crash on SR 140E near milepost 39 in Lake County, east of Adel.  Preliminary investigation revealed that a black 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Michael L. Paston (68) from Sterling, Colorado, was traveling eastbound on SR 140 when, for an unknown reason, the motorcycle drifted into the westbound ditch and rolled.  Paston sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.  SR 140E was closed for over an hour following the crash.  OSP was assisted by ODOT, Lake County Sheriff's Office, and Lakeview EMS.

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office  - 09/26/18  On 9/25/2018 at approximately 3:49 pm, deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Black Butte Police Department responded to a domestic dispute at 576 E Jefferson in Sisters Oregon. Multiple calls were received by citizens on this incident and when law enforcement arrived; they contacted Noah Kirshner outside the residence.  During the course of investigation, it was determined that Kirshner had caused extensive damage to a residence, and had been throwing rocks at vehicles. Property found in Kirshner’s possession linked him to multiple vehicle break-ins in the Sisters area that had been reported the morning of 09/25/2018. Kirshner was taken into custody and transported to the Deschutes County Jail where he was lodged on one count of Criminal Mischief 1st degree, one count of Theft in the 2nd degree, and 8 counts of Unlawful Entry of Motor Vehicles. Deschutes County Deputies were assisted at the sc

Crime Stoppers of Oregon  - 09/26/18 The Portland Police Bureau, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to solve a hit and run crash that killed a Northeast Portland man. On August 25, 2018, at approximately 10:33 p.m., 58-year-old Njugana Githere (pronounced Nuh-goonah GET-Therey) of Northeast Portland was walking across Northeast Sandy Boulevard near 20th Avenue when he was struck by a driver in a silver SUV driving eastbound on Sandy Boulevard. The driver sped away from the scene and has not been identified. The victim suffered traumatic injuries and survived for a few days but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The suspect vehicle is described as a 2005 to 2008 Honda Pilot, silver in color, with possible damage to the passenger-side exterior mirror, and passenger-side headlamp and turn signal assembly. Surveillance cameras in the area captured an image of the suspect vehicle, which is being released publicly to aid in this investigati

Oregon State Police  - 09/26/18 Concluding a lengthy investigation, Oregon State Police Major Crimes Section has arrested Don Lee McAlpine Jr, for Rape in the 1st Degree.  McAlpine allegedly raped a 26 year-old mentally disabled female at Beachside State Park between August 10 and August 12, 2018.  OSP is requesting the public’s assistance in obtaining any information from anyone who might have stayed at or passed through Beachside State Park from August 10 through August 12.  Please contact the Oregon State Police Northern Command Center at (503) 731-3030 and reference case number SP18-340959.  OSP will like to thank our partner agencies: McMinnville Police Department, Dallas Police Department and Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Beaverton Police Dept.  - 09/26/18  On September 24, 2018, Beaverton Police officers arrested 52-year-old Thomas Ray after he harassed a train operator at Beaverton Transit Center and assaulted an officer. At 9:47 p.m. on September 24th, Beaverton Police officers responded to Beaverton Transit Center regarding Mr. Ray who harassed a train operator.  Prior to officers’ arrival, Mr. Ray left on a bus and subsequently caused a disturbance on that bus.  The bus stopped at SW Lombard/SW Canyon due to the disturbance Mr. Ray was causing.     The first officer arrived on scene and was speaking to Mr. Ray in the parking lot of Natural Foods Grocer.  As a second officer approached, Mr. Ray assaulted the first officer, to the extent, the officer needed medical attention.  Mr. Ray continued to resist arrest as more officers arrived.  Mr. Ray was finally taking into custody and transported to Washington County Jail.  The first officer was taken to a local hospital and later released.  The

Newport Police Dept.  - 09/26/18  On September 25th, 2018 the Newport Police Department executed a Narcotics related search warrant at a residence located at 210 NW 16th Street, Newport. Officers received information that Deborah Lynn Reed, 48, of Newport, was selling large amounts of narcotics in the Newport area, from her residence and vehicle. Officers located Heroin, Methamphetamine, digital scales, packaging material, drug records, drug use paraphernalia, US Currency and the vehicle used to facilitate the sale. Reed lived at the residence with her minor child, who was not home at the time the search warrant was served. During the investigation it was determined Reed would sell narcotics from her residence while her minor child was home.   Arrested at the scene and lodged in the Lincoln County Jail was; Deborah Lynn Reed, 48 Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine Manufacturing of a Controlled Substan

Oregon State Police  - 09/26/18  On Monday September 24, 2018, at approximately 7:06 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a motorcycle crashed into a tree. Preliminary investigation revealed that a gray 1984 Honda motorcycle, operated by Roy K. Smith (64) of Eugene, was traveling westbound on Hwy 126E near Cedar Flat Rd. when for an unknown reason the motorcycle left the roadway and collided with a tree. Smith sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. OSP was assisted by the Lane Co Sheriffs' Office, ODOT, and Eugene-Springfield Fire Department.  

Oregon State Police  - 09/26/18 On September 24, 2018, at approximately 1:27 p.m. Oregon State Police and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department responded to the report of multiple subjects who had been stabbed on Highway 140 near MP 24.    Officer’s located the vehicle, a white Dodge Caravan with North Carolina plates, near MP 4 on Highway 140.  Three passengers in the vehicle were determined to have stab wounds and were transported by ambulance to the Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford.  Antonie Eugene Kirby (32) and Jemario Deronte Richardson (30) both from Winston Salem, NC, were treated for injuries and released. Marcus Earl Taylor (34) from Winston Salem, NC, received life threatening injuries and was transported by Mercy Flights Air Ambulance to Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland where he is listed in critical condition.  The suspect, identified as Kevin Juwan Reed (35) from Winston Salem, NC, exited the vehicle (near Hwy 140 milepost 24) and left

Linn County Sheriff's Office  - 09/25/18  Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports that on September 21, 2018 at 4:21 p.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding a 61-year-old male who was unconscious and not breathing.  Paramedics from the Tangent Fire Department responded to the 31000 block of McLagan Road in Tangent and pronounced Donald Whisenhunt, a resident of the property, deceased.  Deputies with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate the death. Investigators were able to determine Donald Whisenhunt had been in a physical altercation prior to his death.  Investigators learned the physical altercation occurred around 7:00 p.m. on September 20, 2018 with Donald’s nephew, Chad Adam Cheever, 45 years of age, also a resident of the property.  An autopsy by the State Medical Examiners Office showed Donald Whisenhunt had died as a result of his injuries caused during physical altercation. On September 25, 2018 at 10:50 a

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office  - 09/25/18  Marion County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to ORS181.507, OAR 291-28-30, which authorizes Community Corrections to inform the public when the release of information will enhance public safety and protection. The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense that requires registration with the Sheriff’s Office.  Additionally, this person’s criminal history places them in a classification level which reflects the potential to re-offend.  This notification is not intended to increase fear; rather, it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public. NAME: Brian Jackson Thomas SID#: 12812772 DOB: 3/6/1976 CURRENT AGE: 42 RACE: White SEX: Male HEIGHT: 5’11”                     WEIGHT: 246 lbs HAIR: Brown                        EYES: Hazel RESIDENCE: 4882 LANCASTER DR NE #3, SALEM, OR 97305 Brian Jackson Thomas is on Post Prison Supervision for the cri

DCSO Jailviewer 9/24/18 181.599A - FAIL TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER Arrest Agency:  RSO-OSP RSBG OFFICE Case #:   18358882 Next Court Date  10/17/2018