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Deputies Arrest Sherwood Man on Multiple Animal Neglect Charges

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Washington Co. Sheriff's Office  - 11/14/18  On October 19, 2018, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies received information regarding possible animal neglect occurring on a property in the 19000 block of Southwest Pacific Highway outside of Sherwood. During the initial investigation, deputies learned that two pit bull puppies had been surrendered from the property to an animal rescue organization in late September. After speaking with a woman who had picked up the puppies, deputies learned that they had been kept in deplorable conditions. Upon evaluation by a veterinarian, the dogs were found to be in malnourished and had an abnormal gait, likely as a result of being kept in small cages for the majority of their lives. On November 13, 2018, deputies executed a search warrant on the property. Four dogs were located and found confined to sheds and or wire crates. Deputies found that none of the dogs had access to water and little food was found on the property. Some of

Reckless Driving/ Stolen Vehicle Arrests

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Beaverton Police Dept.  - 11/14/18  On November 14, 2018 Beaverton Police officers arrested 18-year-old Sebastian Whitaker-Pendarvis and a 15-year-old juvenile for multiple charges in connection with a stolen vehicle and vehicle pursuit. On November 14th at 11:28 a.m. Beaverton Police officers responded to a suspicious vehicle at West Sylvan Middle School.  School officials called to report a vehicle behind their school with subjects inside smoking marijuana.  School officials stated the vehicle sped off when they tried to contact the occupants.  School officials said the driver drove recklessly on their field and around a number of students before he left the school property.  School officials were able to provide officers the license plate of the vehicle. Officers learned the vehicle was a 1995 Toyota Corolla which had been stolen out of Washington County on November 13th.  Officers located the vehicle on SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy/ SW 100th Ave.  Officers tried to stop the ve

Scissor-brandishing shoplifter flees mall, is captured running by Sheriff's Office headquarters; two arrested

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Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 11/14/18  Please reference CCSO Case # 18-030709 On Tuesday, Nov. 13, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a reported strong-arm robbery -- in which one suspect threateningly brandished a pair of scissors -- at the JCPenney at Clackamas Town Center. Two suspects were arrested right in front of Sheriff's Office headquarters, where they had fled. The incident began shortly before noon on Tuesday, when JCPenney loss-prevention personnel confronted two women and a man. They'd seen the male --  Mateo George Emerson , 22 -- select a white pair of Nike gym shoes from a display and conceal them in a black backpack. One of the two women --  Aracelly Medina-Parker , 19 -- reportedly selected a pair of Adidas gym shoes from a display and put them on her feet, leaving the yellow sales tag on the Adidas and her old shoes behind. During the confrontation, Mateo Emerson reportedly pulled a pair of scissors from his pocket and

Tigard Key Bank Robbery

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Tigard Police  - 11/13/18  Tigard Police are asking for help to identify and locate a suspect who allegedly robbed the Tigard Key Bank on Tuesday, November 13th. The bank is located at 11665 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard. A 9-1-1 call at approximately 2:20 p.m. alerted police of the robbery who quickly set up containment and searched the area. The suspect remains at large. According to witness statements, the suspect, described as a white male in his 50s, entered the bank and presented a demand note for money to an employee. No weapon was seen or implied. The suspect then fled the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. It is unknown if the suspect departed the area in a vehicle. Tigard Police were able to obtain surveillance photos of the suspect. If anyone has information regarding the suspect, they are urged to contact Detective Hockin at 503-718-2553 or email at  David.hockin@tigard-or.gov

Barricaded Man (Marion)

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Marion Co. Sheriff's Office  - 11/13/18  After a lengthy standoff, deputies have arrested John Leonard Rousseau, age 51.  Mr. Rousseau is being taken to the Salem Hospital to be treated for minor injuries he sustained during his standoff with deputies.  Rousseau held SWAT members at bay while armed with a knife and what appeared to be a small caliber rifle. Once Rousseau has been treated for his injuries he will be taken to the Marion County Jail for two outstanding warrants for the charges of criminal mischief and the unlawful use of a motor vehicle.  Additionally deputies also arrested Mr. Rousseau for three counts of menacing and the unlawful use of a weapon.  Deputies were assisted on scene by the Stayton Police Department, Linn County Sheriff’s Office, the Mobile Crisis Response Team, the Marion County Inter-Agency SWAT Team and the Stayton Fire District. The scene around the home is still closed but is expected to open within the next hour. Photo of Rousseau is f

Major Crash Team Investigation Underway On NE Airport Wy -- One Person Deceased

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Portland Police Bureau  - 11/13/18  On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at 8:55 p.m., officers assigned to the Portland Police Bureau's North Precinct and Traffic Division and the Port of Portland Police Department responded to the report that a vehicle struck a pedestrian near Northeast Airport Way and Northeast 138th Avenue. When officers and emergency medical personnel arrived at the crash scene they located an adult female lying underneath a black Lincoln Navigator. Emergency medical responders determined the woman was deceased. The driver of the Lincoln Navigator remained at the scene and has cooperated with investigators. Based on the initial investigation, officers believe the driver of the Lincoln Navigator traveled east on Northeast Airport Way and struck the pedestrian who was walking on the roadway. At this time in the investigation, officers do not believe intoxication was a factor in this fatal traffic crash. Northeast Airport Way will be closed between Northeast 122nd

Pedestrian struck by vehicle

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Forest Grove Police  - 11/13/18  On November 13, at about 5:34pm, Forest Grove Police and Fire personnel responded to Hwy 47 near Pacific Avenue regarding a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival officers located a driver who was attending to their disabled vehicle in a northbound lane and was struck by another northbound vehicle. The disabled vehicle was struck as well. The driver of the disabled vehicle, identified as George Davidson age 71 of Portland, was transported via Life Flight to a local hospital. The driver of the other vehicle was identified as Esteban Gomez-Guzman age 49 of Forest Grove. Gomez-Guzman stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation and was subsequently issued a citation for Careless Driving. Davidson is currently in stable but serious condition.

Myrtle Creek woman cited for first-degree theft after allegedly taking a bank bag

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November 13, 2018  Tina Marie Rowland was cited for first-degree theft after allegedly taking a bank bag Monday afternoon. A report from Roseburg Police said the 52-year old woman was shopping at Sherm’s and noticed that another customer had left the bag on the counter. The woman allegedly opened it and saw that it contained a large amount of cash and checks. The woman then reportedly stole the bag and took it home. Later she noticed that her photo had been posted on Facebook as the suspect in the theft. The woman called in to confess. She was released after the citation was issued.

Incident response training exercise to be held in Coos Bay

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Oregon Military Department  - 11/13/18  SALEM, Oregon – Members of the Oregon National Guards' 102nd Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) - Civil Support Team (CST) and Oregon Department of Corrections are scheduled to participate in a training exercise on Wednesday, November 14, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at 200 North Ross in Coos Bay, Oregon. The training exercise will enhance incident response capabilities by furthering interoperability and coordination between agencies. The 102nd CST, based in Salem, can be rapidly mobilized to an incident anywhere in Oregon to assist civil authorities with early-detection and analysis capabilities of a chemical, biological or nuclear incident. The goal is to minimize the impact on civilian populations and facilitate requests for follow-on emergency and military support by civil authorities. PHOTO CAPTION (180712-Z-CH590-060): Members of the Oregon National Guard’s 102nd Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) - Civil Support Team (CST) work

Narcotics Investigation

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Newport Police Dept.  - 11/13/18  On November 12th and 13th, 2018, Newport Police Department conducted an investigation involving subjects transporting large amounts of Methamphetamine and Heroin from the State of Washington, to the Newport area. On November 13th, 2018 at approximately 0315 hours, a vehicle associated with the investigation was stopped by Newport officers in the area of NW 58th Street and Hwy 101. During the stop, officers had contact with Roberta Raenna Schafer, 32, and Jonathan Tad Wilson, 35, both from Longview, Washington. Newport Drug Detection K9, Nero, conducted a search on the exterior of the vehicle and alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. Officers searched the vehicle and located a commercial quantity of Methamphetamine and Heroin inside the vehicle. Further investigation revealed both Schafer and Wilson had valid outstanding warrants for their arrests out of Washington State. Arrested at the scene and lodged in the Lincoln County Jail w

Marijuana Arrest

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Albany Police  - 11/13/18  On November 9, 2018 a local auto dealer in Albany posted a vehicle for sale on an online marketplace.   The dealer received a message from a potential buyer requesting to trade a substantial amount of marijuana for the vehicle.      The auto dealer contacted the Linn Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Task force for assistance.  An investigator from LINE made contact with the purchaser and an agreed upon amount was established in trade for the vehicle.  At about 6:40 PM, 38 year old Matthew Theron Franks, of Independence, Oregon arrived at a predetermined meet location and was apprehended by the Taskforce.  Over 5 pounds of marijuana was seized and Franks was arrested for Unlawful Delivery of Marijuana for Consideration.  He was lodged at the Linn County Jail. Anyone with narcotics trafficking information is encouraged to contact LINE at 541-791-0102. The LINE Task force was established as a result of Linn County being designated as a High Intensity Drug

DUII/ Hit and Run Arrest

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Beaverton Police Dept.  - 11/13/18  On November 13, 2018 Beaverton Police officers arrested 24-year-old Ashley Lazorchak for DUII, Hit and Run and Reckless Driving.  She was taken to Washington County Jail.                   At 12:13 a.m. on the 13th, Beaverton Police officers were called to the scene of a traffic crash at SW Murray Blvd/ SW Allen Blvd.  A witness told officers the female driver fled the crash scene on foot.  A K9 track was conducted and Ms. Lazorchak was located near SW 150th Ave/ SW Village Lane.  A witness told officers Ms. Lazorchak was driving west on SW Allen at approximately 80 mph and her vehicle left the roadway just west of the intersection near the Rite Aid store.  A member of our Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team evaluated the roadway evidence and calculated Ms. Lazorchak’s minimum speed between 82-83 mph. Allen Blvd east of SW Murray is a 30 mph zone and west of SW Murray is a 25 mph zone. We believe, Ms. Lazorchak wearing her seatbelt pro

Deputy's Vehicle Rammed During Pursuit

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Linn County Sheriff's Office  - 11/13/18  Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports his deputies were involved in a pursuit yesterday morning at 9:02 a.m., deputies contacted a male in a parked vehicle near the intersection of High Deck road and Cascadia drive in Cascadia.  Deputies recognized him as David Russell Coats ,36, of Sweet Home,  who is wanted on several outstanding warrants, including Robbery in the First Degree and pending charges from additional cases. The deputy told Coats to step out of the vehicle, Coats put the vehicle in reverse and rammed the front of the deputy’s patrol vehicle twice, before fleeing.  Deputies pursued Coats onto Highway 20, where speeds reached 90 mph.  Deputies momentarily lost sight of Coats after he turned onto Latiwi Creek road.  A quarter-mile up Latiwi Creek road, deputies found the vehicle had rolled over.   They looked in the vehicle, but found he had already fled the scene.  Deputies, including a K-9 unit looked for him for over two hou

Dalton Marshall Homicide Remains Unsolved After Three Years - Crime Stoppers Featured Case #15-41

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Crime Stoppers of Oregon  - 11/12/18  The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to solve the homicide of a 19-year-old man from Vancouver, Washington. On November 12, 2015, at 2:04 a.m., North Precinct officers responded to the intersection of North Bruce Avenue and Hudson Street on the report that a man was down in the street, bleeding and unconscious. Officers and medical personnel arrived and located the victim, 19-year-old Dalton Marshall, and determined that he was deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. The Oregon State Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and ruled his death a homicide. Homicide detectives believe that Marshall may have been socializing along North Interstate Avenue in Portland in the hours prior to his death. There is no suspect information and no known motive for his death. Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 cash for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that l

In-Progress Burglary at Parrott House Ends in Arrest

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 11/12/18 ROSEBURG, Ore. -  Deputies arrested a Roseburg man who unsuccessfully attempted to burglarize the Parrott House Restaurant on Saturday morning.  Shortly after 7:15 am, Deputies and Roseburg Police Department responded to an alarm call at the restaurant. When the first responding deputy arrived, a male suspect was observed hanging from a window on the second story of the Wash House Bourbon Bar. The male, 29-year-old James Alexander Daniels of Roseburg, was taken into custody without incident. Deputies determined Daniels had entered four of the buildings on the property.  Daniels was found to be in possession of stolen property, 1.2 grams of methamphetamine and a spring assisted knife. Additional evidence was located on the property.  Daniels is currently lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges:  Burglary in the Second Degree (4 counts) Theft in the First Degree Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine Felon in P

Oregon State Police Radio Information

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Radio Reference 11/11/2018 Oregon State Police Frequency List Call Sign Frequency County City KNIC784 154.905 Baker Lime WNLH372 154.935 Baker Lime WNZW590 155.910 Baker Halfway WNZW590 155.910 Baker Lime WNAQ847 154.905 Baker Halfway WNDM948 155.460 Baker Farewell Bend WNZW590 155.910 Baker Baker City WNBC294 155.460 Baker Baker WNAQ841 154.905 Baker Baker WNDM948 154.905 Baker Farewell Bend WNXD389 154.665 Benton Philomath WPIC970 154.905 Clackamas Government Camp KNIS906 154.935 Clackamas Government Camp WPKP566 155.550 Clackamas Estacada WNLB628 154.935 Clackamas Molalla WNQM529 154.935 Clackamas Boring WPIP294 159.090 Clackamas WNAQ852 154.905 Clackamas Government Camp KNIS802 154.935 Clackamas Lake Oswego WNFK877 156.150 Clatsop Westport WNLH373

Injured Hiker assisted at Smith Rock State Park

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Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office  - 11/11/18 On November 11, 2018, at 1307 hours, Deschutes County 911 Dispatch was contacted by Krystal Cuffley's brother, who she was hiking with, that Krystal had sustained a non life threatening injury that prevented her from hiking down the Misery Ridge trail at Smith Rock State Park.  Redmond Fire responded to Krystal Cuffley's location and evaluated her injuries. Redmond Fire requested Deschutes County Sheriff's Office SAR Volunteers respond with a wheeled litter to transport Krystal Cuffley down the trail. 11 DCSO SAR Volunteers hiked up Misery ridge and assisted Cuffley down the trail in the wheeled litter where she was further evaluated by Redmond Fire. Cuffley choose to stay with family and seek further medical attention on her own.  “The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full service organization providing patrol, criminal investigations, corrections, civil and search and rescue. Special operations include Marine Patr

Carpenterville Highway (Oregon 255) is closed near Cape Ferrelo

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  ODOT: SW Oregon     Sun. 11th,2018 Carpenterville Highway (Oregon 255) is closed near Cape Ferrelo (milepoint 357-358), approximately five miles north of Brookings, due to a wildfire. Use alternate routes.

Laray Seamster Homicide Remains Unsolved After Three Years - Crime Stoppers Featured Case #15-40

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Crime Stoppers of Oregon  - 11/11/18  The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to solve the homicide of a 26-year-old man in North Portland's Eliot Neighborhood. On November 11, 2015, at 3:16 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report of a shooting at North Vancouver Avenue and Fargo Street. Officers and medical personnel arrived and located the victim, 26-year-old Laray William Seamster, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Seamster was transported to a Portland hospital for treatment but died shortly after arrival. Witnesses have told police that two younger black males were involved in the shooting and ran out of the area, possibly leaving in a silver vehicle. Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 cash for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous. Information learned from so

Suspect Arrested After Assaulting Officer with Pipe

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Portland Police Bureau  - 11/11/18  On Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 7:15 p.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the 4100 block of Southeast Ivon Street on the report that a man was throwing rocks at vehicles. An officer arrived in the area of the reported vandalism and began to search the area for the suspect. As the officer searched the area, he located a person matching the suspect's description in the area of Southeast 45th Avenue and Southeast Division Street. The officer contacted the suspect and based on preliminary information, investigators believe the suspect struck the officer in the head with a pipe. After being struck in the head by the suspect, the officer detained the suspect until additional cover officers arrived and assisted in taking the suspect into custody. When officers interviewed the original 9-1-1 caller they learned the suspect had thrown a pipe at the victim's vehicle. After the suspect struck the victim's vehicle with a pipe she called

Three Suspects Arrested In Connection with Boobytrap on Multi-Use Path - One Person Injured

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Portland Police Bureau  - 11/10/18  On Friday, November 9, 2018, at 10:53 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to the report a bicyclist was injured as a result of a boobytrap that was erected across the Interstate 205 Multi-Use Path near Southeast Division Street. Officers and emergency medical personnel arrived and located an injured adult female. Emergency medical responders provided the victim on scene medical treatment. Officers learned the victim was traveling north while riding her bicycle on the Interstate 205 Multi-Use Path when she became entangled and injured by material strung across the path. As an officer canvased the area, he located woven string that spanned the path just south of Southeast Division Street. During the investigation, officers also located three suspects believed to have positioned the woven string across the path. The three suspects were taken into custody without incident. The suspects have been identified as 23-year-old Justin J. Jones, 27-y

Oregon State Police Investigating Assault at Crissey Field State Recreation Center -- Curry County

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Oregon State Police  - 11/10/18  On Friday, November 9, 2018 the Oregon State Police responded to the Crissey Field State Recreation Center for an assault. Investigation reveals that at approximately 1:30 PM an adult female was hiking on trails in the park when she was attacked. The attacker had been hiding in the brush adjacent to the trail.  The victim was able to fight off the suspect and flee the area.  She called 911 and Oregon State Police Troopers and Curry County Sheriff’s Deputies responded and checked the area. The suspect is still outstanding and is described as a white male adult, early 40’s, with stringy chin length dark hair, and a medium length beard.  He was wearing blue and gray plaid jacket, dark dirty jeans, and black boots. Anyone with information is requested to call the Oregon State Police Southern Command Center at 541-776-6111 or OSP from your mobile device. Investigation is continuing no further information is available at this time.

Suspect leads deputies on pursuit through Newport

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Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office  - 11/09/18  On November 9th, 2018 at approximately 3:30 PM, Deputy Siscilee Gouge saw a white Ford Ranger illegally pass multiple vehicles southbound on Highway 101 near NW Lighthouse Drive in Newport.  When Dep. Gouge attempted to stop the vehicle, it began to flee at a high rate of speed.  Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and Newport Police Department units pursued the vehicle southbound.  The vehicle became blocked by traffic at the intersection of Highway 101 and Olive St. Deputies and officers began high-risk traffic stop procedures and attempted to take the driver into custody.  The driver, 59 year-old Otis resident Mary Joanna Henderson, refused commands to exit the vehicle.  Deputies were required to force entry into the vehicle to remove Henderson.  Two deputies sustained minor injuries on broken glass during a brief physical confrontation that ensued.  They were later treated and released from the hospital. Henderson was charged with A

POINT closes investigation into Fentanyl and Meth distribution

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Polk Co. Sheriff's Office  - 11/09/18  On 11-8-2018 a search warrant was served at the residence located at 1490 SE Brookside Avenue, Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.  The warrant service concluded an investigation conducted by the Polk Interagency Narcotics Team (POINT) into the illegal distribution of counterfeit Oxycodone pills that were actually Fentanyl pressed into pill form and made to look like 30 mg Oxycodone.  There was also distribution of methamphetamine from the residence.  The location was secured by the Oregon State Police SWAT team at about 4:30 a.m. due to the location, type of crime, criminal history of the involved suspects and proximity to local public schools.  Once the residence was secured detectives processed the residence for evidence. Detectives were able to seize counterfeit pills that contained Fentanyl, methamphetamine, Hydrocodone pills, Oxycodone pills, seven rifles, a handgun, over $2,200.00 in cash, scales, packaging materials, digital devices an

Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle

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Gresham Police Dept  - 11/08/18  Gresham, Ore.— Last night around 7:15 p.m., police responded to the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on SE Burnside Rd. near SE 3rd St. The vehicle was travelling eastbound on Burnside, and the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk when struck. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital and later died from the injuries. The name of the adult female pedestrian is not being released pending notification of the family. The adult female driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be a factor and no citations have been issued. Anyone who witnessed or has information about the collision is asked to call the Gresham Police at 503.618.2719.

Residential Structure Fire - 1271 NW Keasey Street - 11-7-18

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Roseburg Fire Department  - 11/08/18  At 10:28 PM on November 7, 2018, Roseburg Fire Department personnel responded to a reported structure fire at 1271 NW Keasey St.  One of the occupants, the adult son of the owners, was awake in his bedroom when he noticed a small fire inside his closet.  He alerted the other three members of his family, and he and his father used two home fire extinguishers to extinguish the fire, which had grown to the size of his entire closet, destroying clothes and other items inside it. Firefighters arrived on-scene to find everyone out of the house, and located a smoldering fire inside the bedroom closet.  After confirming the fire was completely extinguished and contained to the closet, firefighters used fans to ventilate the home and remove the smoke.  Family members reported that two cats were unaccounted for, but they were quickly located nearby, unharmed. A total of nine firefighters assisted with firefighting operations.  Other agencies assisting w