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Injured Mountain Biker Rescued Near Swampy Lakes Snow Park

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Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office  - 10/21/18 On 10/21/18 at about 3:48 pm, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue unit received a 911 call from Tom Mazaitis, who reported that a juvenile mountain biker in his party had fallen and sustained injury on a trail in the forest about three miles northwest of the Swampy Lakes Snow park. One Deschutes County Sheriff Search and Rescue volunteer with the SAR medical team initially responded to the scene to evaluate and treat the juvenile. While the juvenile was being treated, 11 additional DCSO SAR volunteers responded to the scene to assist. DCSO SAR volunteers then transported the juvenile to the Swampy Lakes Trailhead via wheeled litter where they met the Bend Fire Department. The juvenile was then transported to St. Charles Bend by ambulance to receive treatment for non-life threatening injuries. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Bend Fire Department for their assistance during this inciden

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office seeking information regarding intentional vehicle fire in Waldport, Oregon

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Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office  - 10/21/18  The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in regards to an intentional unoccupied vehicle fire in the area of the 100 block of NW Huckleberry Street in Waldport. On October 21, 2018 at 4:51 AM the Lincoln County Sheriff's and the Central Oregon Coast Fire Department was dispatched to report of a vehicle fire in a gravel parking lot near the 100 block of NW Huckleberry Street.  First Responders and Firefighters put the fire out and personnel from the Lincoln County Fire Investigation Team, Oregon State Police Arson Unit, and the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office responded to investigate and determine the cause of the fire.     The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who saw suspicious persons or activity in the area on the evening of October 20, 2018 or the early morning of October 21, 2018 to please call dispatch at 541-265-0777 or Det. Maleri Cates at 541-265-0670 in refe

Fatal vehicle crash on Hwy 42 - Coos County

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Oregon State Police  - 10/21/18  On Saturday, October 20, 2018 at approximately 4:00 PM. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 42 near milepost 33 in Coos County. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 1998 Toyota Tacoma, operated by Thomas Wagner (28) from Coquille,  was westbound on Hwy 42 when it crossed into the eastbound lanes and struck a 2004 Chevy 2500 (pulling an ATV trailer), operated by Dwayne Stockton (44) from Roseburg.   Wagner, who was not wearing his safety belt,  sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Passengers in the Toyota Tacoma, Katelyn Wiley (26) from Broadbent and Blaine Monson(23) from Myrtle Point were both transported with injuries. Neither were wearing safety belts. Speed and alcohol use by Wagner are being investigating as probable causes of the crash.  Stockton was transported to the hospital with injuries.  His passengers Douglas Grinstead (43) from Roseburg, Justin Grinstead (19) from

Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash on US 26 near SE Canyon Valley Road -- Clackamas County

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Oregon State Police  - 10/20/18  On October 20, 2018 at approximately 3:40pm, the Oregon State Police responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash on US Highway 26 near the intersection of SE Canyon Valley Road, within Clackamas County. Preliminary investigation revealed that a maroon 2000 Toyota Tundra pickup, operated by Donald J. EDWARDS, age 77 of Estacada, was traveling eastbound on US 26 just west of milepost 26.5, in Sandy. While executing a left onto SE Canyon Valley Road, the operator of the Toyota turned directly in the path of a black 2017 Honda VT1 motorcycle, operated by Nicholas C. IRWIN, age 24 of Rhododendron, which was traveling westbound. The Honda motorcycle rider was unable to avoid the collision and collided into the side Toyota. IRWIN sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash after lifesaving measures were made by medical personnel. Both occupants were utilizing safe devices at the time of the collision. Next of kin notification has been made. Oregon Sta

Death Investigation on NE Sierra Drive

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Bend Police Dept.  - 10/20/18 On Saturday October 20th at 01:23am, Bend Police received calls from the neighbors in the 20000 block of NE Sierra Drive for the report of “shots heard.” The information from the neighbors helped the officers triangulate where the most likely place the gun shots came from. The involved person (31 year old Bend resident), called Deschutes County 911 to advise he had shot a male inside of his residence. Based on the community phone calls and a statement from the involved person, officers went to a specific address in the 20000 block of Sierra Drive. Bend Police Officers then made contact with the involved person. Two males were found inside the residence; both had sustained gunshot wounds. A 31 year old male was found deceased. A 27 year old male was found with life threatening injuries and transported to St. Charles Bend by Bend Fire and Rescue. The male later died at St. Charles Bend. Bend Police Detectives, the Oregon State Police Crime Lab and th

Highway 42 Closed at milepost 33 Due to Crash

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ODOT: SW Oregon Sat. 20th, 05:57 PM Oregon 42/Roseburg-Coos Bay Highway /MP 33 - 4 miles west of Remote: Single lane of traffic is open after multi-vehicle crash. Expect short delays.

Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Crash on Oregon Route 86 - Baker County

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Oregon State Police  - 10/20/18  On Friday, October 19, 2018, at about 5:12 p.m., a fatal crash occurred on Oregon Route 86, milepost 2.5, near Baker City.  The location was just east of Interstate 84, milepost 302 interchange.  Preliminary information revealed that Dennis Tim CHENEY, age 59, of Walla Walla, WA, had parked his 1998 Dodge Pickup and large flatbed trailer on the westbound shoulder facing Interstate 84 and was outside his vehicle checking the air pressure in his vehicle trailer tires. A 2016 Jeep SUV, operated by Adrienne Marie LARSEN, age 32, of Boise, ID, was traveling westbound on Oregon Route 86 when her vehicle crossed the right fog line and struck CHENEY.  CHENEY sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  LARSEN was not injured and was taken into custody.  She was lodged at the Baker County Jail for DUII, Manslaughter 1 and 2, Criminally Negligent Homicide, Reckless Endangerment, and additional charges may be considered.  Oregon Route 8

GRANTS PASS MAN IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING VEHICLE PURSUIT

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office October 19th, 2018  GLENDALE, Ore. -  A Grants Pass man found himself in jail after he led deputies on a pursuit in Glendale early Friday morning.  37 year-old Jason Edmund Dangerfield failed to stop when a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop and tried to elude deputies in a 2010 Chevy Malibu on Glendale Valley Road. The pursuit ended in the 1000-block of Tunnel Road when Dangerfield attempted to flee on foot. He was apprehended a short time later by deputies.  Dangerfield was lodged at the Douglas County Jail on charges of Attempt to Elude Police in Vehicle and Attempt to Elude Police on foot.

Redmond Police Seek Whereabouts of Michael Tallman (Bremont)

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Redmond Police Dept.  - 10/18/18  Redmond, OR – The Redmond Police Department is turning to the public for help in locating Michael Tallman, formerly known as Michael Bremont.  Tallman has also used the name “Jacob Straib.”  A trial was set to begin on Tuesday, October 23, on ten counts of Sex Abuse in the Second Degree.  Tallman was indicted on these crimes earlier this year and released from custody with the condition he wears a GPS ankle bracelet, pending the trial date.  The GPS ankle bracelet has been recovered and Tallman's whereabouts are unknown.  A warrant has been issued for his arrest.  It is believed Tallman has or is about to flee the state. Tallman is the former director of the Redmond Proficiency Academy in Redmond, Oregon, and used the name Michael Bremont at the time.  In 2011, Tallman was arrested and ultimately convicted of several sex crimes involving two underage students.  Tallman was sentenced to prison and was released at the end of the prison term.  Th

Vehicle Pursuit and K9 Capture

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Douglas Co. Sheriffs  October 18th, 2018  ROSEBURG, Ore.  - Deputies were investigating a report of a stolen vehicle Wednesday night, when the vehicle was spotted on Amber Lane at about 11:50 pm. The deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the Chevy pickup, but the driver led deputies on a pursuit out Happy Valley Road. An assisting deputy was able to successfully deploy spike strips, flattening the front tires. The driver lost control of the vehicle near Steinhauer. Both the driver and passenger fled on foot.  The driver, 28 year-old James Edward Hougland of Roseburg, was located by deputies hiding in a dried creek bed. Roseburg Police Department K9 Nike responded to the scene. K9 Nike located the passenger, 27 year-old Brianna Lee Yow of Winston hiding in a shed. Both Hougland and Yow were taken into custody and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges:  HOUGLAND:  Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle, Unlawfu