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Portland Police Bureau  - 11/20/18 9:11 PM The victim located during a homicide investigation that began on Monday, November 19, 2018, under the Morrison Bridge has been identified as 70-year-old Carol L. Horner, of Portland, Oregon. The victim located during a homicide investigation that began Tuesday, November 20, 2018, on the Burnside Bridge has been identified as 51-year-old Brian E. Hansen, of Vancouver, Washington. The Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office has informed Portland Police Bureau Homicide Detail detectives that both victims dies of homicidal violence as a result of gunfire. The suspect arrested in connection with the homicide investigations, James J. Barquet will arraigned in Multnomah Court on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.                                                 James J Barquet ###ORIGINAL MESSAGE BELOW###  The suspect arrested in connection with a homicide investigation that began on Monday, November 19, 2018, under the Morrison Bridge and

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon  - 11/20/18  EUGENE, Ore.—Curran Millican Manzer, 37, of Springfield, Oregon, pleaded guilty today to a single count of possession with intent to the distribute marijuana after repeatedly shipping marijuana out of state. “Illegal export continues to plague Oregon’s under regulated and insufficiently enforced state laws governing state-licensed marijuana. The extreme overproduction of marijuana in Oregon has prompted many individuals to seek out-of-state distribution opportunities to recoup the costs of both illegal and legal in-state production. Disrupting these interstate distribution channels remains a priority of our office,” said Billy J. Williams, U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon. According to court documents, in September 2017, the Springfield Police Department began an investigation after being contacted by United Parcel Service (UPS) regarding several packages Manzer shipped to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that had a strong

Linn County Sheriff's Office  - 11/20/18  Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports on November 18, at 8:30 p.m., his deputies responded to a reported stabbing at a residence on Center Street in Lebanon. The investigation revealed a juvenile from Lebanon was involved in an altercation with Benjamin Saul Williams, 36, of Lebanon. During the altercation, the juvenile stabbed Williams several times with a knife.  Williams, who was not armed during the altercation, received life threatening stab wounds to his left side.  He had an additional small stab wound near his shoulder.    Williams was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis, where he was listed in fair condition. The juvenile was transported to Linn Benton Juvenile Detention where he was lodged for Attempted Murder. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.

Portland Police Bureau  - 11/20/18  On the evening of Monday, November 19, 2018, Central Precinct officers and detectives with the Portland Police Bureau's Homicide Detail started an investigation regarding the death of an adult female who was located under the Morrison Bridge near Southwest 1st Avenue. At 12:33 a.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2018, Central Precinct officers and detectives with the Homicide Detail responded to the mid-span of the Burnside Bridge to investigate the death of an adult male. A deputy medical examiner with the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office responded to both crime scenes and presumptively determined both people died as a result of homicidal violence. Based on evidence located at the separate crime scenes, investigators believe both victims suffered gunshot injuries. As these homicide investigations continued, the Portland Police Bureau assigned additional officers to perform increased patrols in Downtown Portland. At 3:28 a.m., on Tuesday, N

Oregon State Police  - 11/20/18  On Monday November 19, 2018, at about 3:22PM, Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on  Hwy 199 near milepost 30.5, south of Cave Junction, in Josephine County. Preliminary investigation revealed that a white 1993 Chevy S10 Blazer, operated by Evelyn Parmerlee (89) of Cave Junction, was traveling south on Hwy 199. Parmerlee attempted to turn left onto Pinewood Way when her vehicle crashed head-on with a brown 1988 Ford Bronco II, operated by Michael Finley II (54) of Cave Junction. Parmerlee suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. Finley and his passenger, Rachel Lawson (44) of Cave Junction were transported by AMR ambulance to Three Rivers Medical Center with serious injuries. US Hwy 199 was closed for approximately 3 hours after the crash. OSP was assisted on scene by Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Illinois Valley Fire, American Medical Response, and  Office, Illinois Valley F

Beaverton Police Dept.  - 11/19/18  On November 17, 2018 at 8:45 p.m. Beaverton Police officers were called to 12120 SW Allen Blvd regarding a suspicious circumstance. Officers arrived and spoke to several people staying at the house.  A deceased body was located at the residence.  The body was taken by a state Medical Examiner and an autopsy is scheduled for today, November 19th.  At this time, a positive identification and a cause of death has not been determined. A forensic team from the Oregon State Police assisted Beaverton Police detectives with processing the residence.  Beaverton Police detectives do not believe there is any danger to the public regarding this incident. Beaverton Police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance with tips regarding this incident.  If anyone has information regarding this death investigation please call 503-526-2674 and speak to Detective Chad Opitz.      Once a positive identification and cause of death has been determined, a

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office  - 11/19/18 On November 14, 2018, at 5:23 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVF&R) responded to a fire at an apartment at the Westridge Meadows apartments at 18476 NW Chemeketa Lane in Bethany. The first deputies on scene found a woman and her mother outside their apartment and both of them were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. During the fire, the woman’s dog was able to escape but her pet parrot was killed. The fire heavily damaged their apartment and two other units had water damage, but everyone else in the building was able to escape without injury. Detectives determined the fire was set intentionally and the suspect, 29-year-old Richard Parrish of Vancouver, Washington, was seen fleeing the scene right after the fire. Deputies also learned Mr. Parrish had assaulted the tenant two days earlier. A warrant was issued for Mr. Parrish’s arrest and on November 19, 2018, he was t

Oregon State Police  - 11/19/18  Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Troopers are asking for the public’s assistance in locating and apprehending the person(s) responsible for shooting a bull elk on the evening of Friday, November 16, 2018 in Jackson County. Preliminary investigation revealed that the elk was shot and partially cut up off of South Fork Little Butte Creek Road about 2 miles from Lake Creek. A vehicle of interest is a dark colored SUV that was observed in the area around 9:15 pm on that evening after rifle shots were heard.  Anyone with information about this or any other vehicles or individuals seen in the area on or about the timeframe listed is asked to call with information. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact OSP Sergeant Jim Collom at (541)841-0416 or through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or OSP (677). Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators  The TIP program offers  preference point rewards  for informat

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 11/19/18  ROSEBURG, Ore.  - Twelve members of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue have been deployed to Paradise, California to assist in the recovery efforts.  The Sheriff's Office received a request through CORSAR (California Oregon Regional Search and Rescue Task Force) to provide assistance for duration of Monday through Wednesday. Douglas County's team, supervised by Search and Rescue Deputy Brian Melvin, left Sunday afternoon. The team is comprised of four vehicles, 11 volunteers and one paid deputy. The assets include three recovery K9 teams, ground search team members and management team members.  "The communities near the Campfire have been devastated, so when the request for assistance came in we felt it was important to send whatever resources we could provide," said Sheriff John Hanlin. "I have complete confidence that our search and rescue will work hard during their deployment an

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office  - 11/19/18 On November 14, 2018, at 5:23 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVF&R) responded to a fire at an apartment at the Westridge Meadows apartments at 18476 NW Chemeketa Lane in Bethany. The first deputies on scene found a woman and her mother outside their apartment and both of them were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. During the fire, the woman’s dog was able to escape but her pet parrot was killed. The fire heavily damaged their apartment and two other units had water damage, but everyone else in the building was able to escape without injury. Detectives determined the fire was set intentionally and the suspect, 29-year-old Richard Parrish of Vancouver, Washington, was seen fleeing the scene right after the fire. Deputies also learned Mr. Parrish had assaulted the tenant two days earlier. A warrant was issued for Mr. Parrish’s arrest and on November 19, 2018, he was t