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Victims Identified in Monday Night and Tuesday Morning Homicide Investigations

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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

Springfield Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charge After Shipping Marijuana in Styrofoam Rocks Out of State

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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

Teen Arrested for Stabbing

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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.

Officers Arrest Suspect in Monday Night and Tuesday Morning Homicide Investigations

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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

One fatality in two vehicle crash near Cave Junction - Josephine County

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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

Suspicious Circumstance Led To Death Investigation

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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

Man Arrested For Assaulting Woman, Setting Her Apartment on Fire

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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 requesting public's assistance in the unlawful taking of a bull elk in Jackson County

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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 County Search and Rescue Deployed to Paradise, California

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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

Man Arrested For Assaulting Woman, Setting Her Apartment on Fire

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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

Suspect Arrested During Saturday Night Carjacking Investigation

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Portland Police Bureau  - 11/18/18  On Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 8:42 p.m., officers assigned to North Precinct and the Tactical Operation Division's Gang Enforcement Team responded to the report of a carjacking in the 15700 block of Northeast Beech Street. Officers arrived in the area of the reported incident and contacted the victim. Upon contacting the victim, officers observed the victim was injured. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene, provided the man medical aid and transported him by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment of what was believed to be a non-life-threatening injury. As officers continued the investigation, they learned three people reportedly arrived at the victim's motorhome and robbed him of multiple items, including keys to a 2004 black Lincoln Navigator. During the robbery at least one of the suspects was armed with a handgun. One of the armed suspects reportedly pistol whipped the victim. After obtaining multiple items, the

Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Happy Valley Road

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 11/18/18  ROSEBURG, Ore. -  On Saturday, November 17, 2018, a 9-1-1 call was received reporting a motorcycle crash in the 4700-block of Happy Valley Road.  Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene. The operator of the 1980 Harley Davidson, 40 year-old Roseburg resident Matthew Ryan Cordell, was declared deceased at the scene by paramedics.  The investigation indicates that Cordell was traveling west on Happy Valley Road when he failed to negotiate a corner. The motorcycle left the roadway and struck a culvert and mailbox. Cordell was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.  The crash is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at 541-440-4471 and reference case number 18-5106. Douglas County Fire District #2, Winston Police Department, Winston Dillard-Fire Department and Lookingglass Fire Departments were also dispatched to the scene.  Next of kin has been notif

Peaceful Ending to Armed Standoff Following Pursuit

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 11/18/18  ROSEBURG, Ore. -  A man is in custody in the Douglas County Jail following a vehicle pursuit which resulted in an armed stand-off in the Green District Saturday.  At 11:07, dispatchers were notified that a Ford pickup had left Hartwood Resources at a high rate of speed followed by a citizen who recognized the vehicle as stolen. Deputies later located the vehicle on Glengary Loop Road and a pursuit ensued. A Winston police officer was able to successfully deflate the tires on the pickup using spike strips. The driver continued to drive with deflated tires through the intersection of Roberts Creek Road and Highway 99, running a red light. The pursuit ended at the north end of Carnes Road near the bike path when the driver crashed into the concrete barriers at the dead end.  The driver, identified as 54 year-old Timothy John Rourke of Roseburg, was observed to have a shotgun in his hands. Rourke refused to comply with deputies orders and

JERRY JOE GUENTHER

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DCSO Jailviewer 11/18/18 813.010A - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS DUII 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE 

Head-on Crash Kills One Person, Injures Five Others

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Washington Co. Sheriff's Office  - 11/17/18 On Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies serving the City of Cornelius responded to a head-on crash at Tualatin Valley Highway and NW 341 Avenue. Deputies found a 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat had been driving west on Tualatin Valley Highway and crossed over the center median, where it hit a 2003 Honda Accord.  The high-speed crash left both vehicles heavily damaged and the Honda briefly caught fire. There were four people in the Honda and two people in the Dodge and all were taken to Portland hospitals with injuries.  Despite life-saving efforts at the scene, 25-year-old Al Hera Islam, who was a passenger in the Honda, died of her injuries at a local hospital.  Ms. Islam was from New Jersey and her family members there were notified of her death.  A 29-year-old man who was also a passenger in the Honda was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.  The other two occupants of the Ho

Demonstration Events Conclude in Downtown Portland -- Six People Arrested

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Portland Police Bureau  - 11/17/18  On Saturday, November 17, 2018, during protest events near Terry Schrunk Plaza and Chapman Square Park, six people were arrested. The General Services Administration, the federal agency responsible for Terry Schrunk Plaza, approved a permit for a group to use the plaza today. As part of the General Services Administration permit, the permit holder had the authority to determine who could and could not enter the park while the permit was in effect. In preparation for today's permit, the Federal Protection Service erected fencing around the perimeter of Terry Schrunk Plaza. There was also a demonstration in Chapman Square today. Prior to today's events, PPB closed a portion of Chapman Square under Portland City Code 20.12.190(B). The area closure was an attempt to use an existing tool to facilitate a peaceful event while minimizing the opportunity for groups to clash violently. The intention of the closure of this portion provided a cus

TIMOTHY JOHN ROURKE

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DCSO Jailviewer 11/17/18 161.405D - ATT TO COMMIT A CLASS C FELONY   ATT ASSAULT ON PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER 819.300 - POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE 164.135 - UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE 000.998 - AGENCY HOLD - MIS 000.998 - AGENCY HOLD - MIS 163.175 - ASSAULT 2ND DEG 811.705 - FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES OF DRIVER TO INJURED PERSONS - (HIT & RUN) Photo from previous arrest

MATTHEW ROY BARBOSA

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DCSO Jailviewer 11/17/18 819.300 - POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE 811.540.3.B - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - FOOT 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING 162.145 - ESCAPE 3RD DEG 164.135 - UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE 164.365 - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 1ST DEG

Cottage Grove Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges After Hash Oil Explosion

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U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon  - 11/15/18  EUGENE, Ore. – Eric L. Scully, 35, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, pleaded guilty today to endangering human life and illegally possessing and manufacturing marijuana after a November 2017 butane honey oil (BHO) explosion in Cottage Grove. “Manufacturing hash oil is extremely dangerous and poses a grave risk of injury or death to producers and unknowing, innocent victims. Federal authorities will continue targeting BHO producers and the illicit distribution networks providing them with butane gas. Together with our local partners, we will put an end to this severe public safety threat,” said Billy J. Williams, U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon. “This investigation highlights the significant dangers that these extraction operations pose,” stated Keith Weis, DEA Special Agent in Charge of the Pacific Northwest Region. He further added, “This explosive event in Cottage Grove’s community was caused by highly reckless crimina

Single vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 84 east of The Dalles - Wasco County

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Oregon State Police  - 11/15/18  On Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at approximately 6:15 AM Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Interstate 84 near milepost 89. Initial investigation revealed that a 2000 Dodge Ram PU, operated by Zachary Rivera (32) from Mulino, OR, was westbound on Interstate 84 when the vehicle hit the guardrail, crossed both lanes, and went down an embankment on the south side of Interstate 84.   Rivera was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle.  He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Oregon State Police were assisted by Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue and ODOT.