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Portland Police Bureau  - 01/20/19 On Sunday January 20, 2019, at 2:15 a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to Southeast Grand Avenue and Washington Street on the report that a driver in a red Porsche 911 crashed into a building and the driver was attempting to run away from the scene. Officers arrived in the area and, aided by information from witnesses, located and arrested the driver in the area. During the investigation, officers determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol. 30-year-old Vasiliy Kutsar was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on charges of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII), Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person (three counts), and Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver (Hit and Run). Drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs injure and kill thousands of people every year. People consuming alcohol or drugs are urged not to get behind the wheel and should have a sober driver or utilize taxis, rideshare companies or transit

Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 01/20/19  UPDATE 2: The homicide victims in the quadruple murder have been identified as the following: Olivia Lynn Rose Gago - 9 months old - Woodburn Shaina E. Sweitzer - 31 years old - Woodburn Jerry William Bremer - 66 years old - Woodburn Pamela Denise Bremer - 64 years old - Woodburn The suspect is identified as: Mark Leo Gregory Gago - 42 years old - Woodburn (August 2018 CCSO booking photo is attached) On Saturday January 19, 2019, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a multiple homicide domestic violence call in the 32000 block of S. Barlow Rd.  Upon arrival, deputies were involved in a deadly force situation in which the homicide suspect was killed. Investigators have determined that there are 4 homicide victims and 2 survivors. The investigation is continuing. TRAFFIC ALERT: S. Barlow Rd. will remain closed between HWY 211 and S. Schneider Rd. for an undetermined amount of time, believed to be at le

Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 01/20/19 On Saturday January 18, 2019, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a multiple homicide domestic violence call in the 32000 block of S. Barlow Rd.  Upon arrival, deputies were involved in a deadly force situation in which the homicide suspect was killed. Investigators have determined that there are 4 homicide victims and 2 survivors. The investigation is continuing. TRAFFIC ALERT: S. Barlow Rd. will remain closed between HWY 211 and S. Schneider Rd. for an undetermined amount of time, believed to be at least the next 12-24 hours. 

Oregon State Police  - 01/19/19 On Friday, January 18, 2019, at approximately 5:45 P.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a three vehicle crash on Hwy 211 near milepost 3. Preliminary investigation reveals that a Honda Accord was southbound on Hwy 211 when they lost control of their vehicle and slid sideways into the northbound lane.  A Chevrolet Van, operated by Illia Burigin (27) of Canby, was northbound and unable to avoid the Accord and the vehicles collided .  Moments after the collision, a Ford Contour, operated by Steven Furlow (28) of Mulino, was unable to avoid the initial crash and crashed into the Chevrolet Van. The operator of the Honda Accord sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  The name will be released after OSP can confirm that notifications have been made. Burgin and Furlow were not transported as result of the crash. There was heavy rains in the area at the time of the collision. OSP was assisted by the Moni

Portland Police Bureau  - 01/19/19  On Friday January 18, 2019, Portland Police Bureau Homicide detectives arrested 28-year-old Christopher Alexander Williamson in connection with the 2009 homicide of a prominent Portland defense attorney, 57-year-old Nancy Bergeson. This investigation started on November 24, 2009 at approximately 3:00 p.m., when Ms. Bergeson was found deceased in her home at 4146 Southwest Hamilton Street. An autopsy performed by the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office revealed that Ms. Bergeson died of homicidal violence. At the time, there was no suspect information and very few clues as to what circumstances led to Ms. Bergeson's death. Portland Police Bureau Homicide detectives worked tirelessly over the past nine years, investigating every lead. This investigative work, in collaboration with the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, has led to today's arrest. Williamson was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on one count of Murder a

Beaverton Police Dept.  - 01/18/19 On January 18, 2019 at 2:38 p.m. an alert community member called 911 to report a suspected DUII driver.  The community member reported the driver was driving erratically, endangering the other motoring traffic.  Beaverton Police officers located the suspected DUII driver near SW Murray/SW 6th in Beaverton.  A short pursuit occurred after the driver refused to pull over.  The driver ran from his car, leaving it in neutral.  The suspect’s car, a 1996 white Chevrolet Caviler, rolled backwards and struck the patrol vehicle causing minor damage.  BPD K9 handler Officer Bastinelli, his K9 partner Rizzo and numerous other officers immediately started searching for the suspect.  On scene investigations revealed the suspect was 23-year-old Emitt Bannister, who resides in unincorporated Washington County.  Mr. Bannister had a misdemeanor warrant out of Umatilla County for a parole violation regarding an Assault on a Public Safety Officer.  After near

Bend Police Dept.  - 01/18/19 Over the past couple months, the Intelligence-Led Policing(ILP) Unit noticed a pattern of vehicles being broken into in the area of NW College Way near NW Regency.  Property had been stolen from unlocked vehicles in this area and in different locations around Bend. Bend Police found personal property had been taken from vehicles to include credit cards, speakers, light bars, sports equipment and tools.  The vehicles were parked in parking lots and in the roadways. During the investigation, Bend Police found stolen credit cards from the thefts were used at around 25 different businesses in Bend and Redmond, with some being used at the same businesses multiple times.  Bend Police found there were a total of 36 different fraudulent credit card transactions. Through video surveillance, officers with the ILP team identified the suspects who unlawfully used the stolen credit cards as Jonathan Nickless and Matthew New.  On January 17 at 4:19pm, officers w

Oregon State Police  - 01/18/19  On January 15, 2019, emergency personnel responded to a structure fire at 150 East River St. in Cave Junction. Emergency personnel located Donald Thomas (65) deceased inside the structure. Oregon State Police Major Crimes and Arson Detectives are investigating.   A male was seen igniting and throwing a flare at the residence.  Anyone with information related to this fatal fire is requested to contact the Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1-800-442-2068 or OSP and reference case #SP19-017772

Roseburg Police Dept January 17th, 2019  On Wednesday, January 17th, 2019 at 11:46 A.M. The Roseburg Police Department received threats regarding a possible shooting that was threatened to occur at JoLane Middle School.  The report came from several juveniles that attend JoLane.   Those juveniles reported contact with 3 people not associated with the school, on the JoLane track just south of the school.  At least one of the juveniles reported the 3 people, a female and two males, were armed with a handgun and "assault rifles" and that the group said they were going to come back and, "shoot up the school". Numerous Officers from Roseburg Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, and Oregon State Police canvassed the area and the school was placed on lockdown at 11:56 A.M.  Geneva Academy, which is across the street from JoLane, also placed their students on lockdown a short time later.  Officers continued to canvas the area, search the s

Roseburg Police Dept. January 17th, 2019  On January 17th, 2019 at approximately 0419 A.M. Roseburg Police Officers responded to a reported disturbance in the 300 block of SE Ella Street in Roseburg.  A neighbor reported seeing an adult female on a porch in that area screaming, crying, and yelling.  When Officers arrived at the residence the female was no longer on the porch, but they could see evidence that a firearm had been used.  Officers on scene heard the female from inside the residence say that she was going to get a gun and shoot them.  They spoke to other neighbors who then reported they heard what sounded like several gunshots at the residence before police arrived. Officers backed off and set up a perimeter around the residence and tried contacting the adult female, later identified as 47 year old Diana Marie Young.  During the incident we learned Young lives at the residence alone with a 14 year old son who has a severe disability.  We tried numerous methods of c