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Oregon State Police  - 02/04/19  On Monday, February 4, 2019 at 3:31 P.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a three vehicle collision on Hwy 42 milepost 76 near Winston, OR. Preliminary investigation shows that a 2001 Dodge Ram PU, operated by William Dewar (85) of Roseburg, was eastbound when it struck the back of a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado PU, operated by Patricia Unruh (66) of Winston, that was stopped waiting for traffic to clear. The impact pushed the Chevrolet Silverado into the back of a 1997 Dodge Dakota PU, operated by Allen Shoemaker (38) of Winston.  Dewar was transported to Mercy Medical Center and later to RiverBend Hospital in Springfield with serious injuries.  A passenger, Virginia Dewar (79) of Roseburg was transported to Mercy Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased from her injuries.  Neither Dewar was wearing a seatbelt. Unruh sustained minor injuries. Shoemaker and his passenger Ruby Shoemaker (38) of Winston sustained min

DCSO Jailviewer 2/4/19 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE 000.999 - AGENCY HOLD - FEL 000.999 - AGENCY HOLD - FEL 819.300 - POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE 164.135 - UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE 811.540.3.B - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - FOOT 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 811.182.4 - DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DWS 164.245 - CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2ND DEG

Lincoln City Police  - 02/04/19  The Lincoln City Police are continuing their investigation into the placing of a “credit card skimmer” on a local ATM and area asking for the public’s help in identifying a possible witness that may have information regarding the incident. Based on the investigation it appears that on 01/08/2019 a male placed a "credit card skimmer" device on the ATM at the Lincoln City branch of TLC-Fibre Federal Credit Union. A short time later another male is seen on video at the ATM before walking away. On the morning of 1-10-2019 the suspect male is seen on video at the ATM and the credit card skimmer is removed from the machine. The Lincoln City Police Department has been provided with screenshots of the second male who may have witnessed the suspect placing the skimmer on the machine or the suspect leaving the area and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying this possible witness. A photograph of this person is attached with this releas

Oregon State Police  - 02/04/19 On February 4, 2019 at approximately 9:40 AM, Oregon State Police troopers and additional emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle two person fatal motor vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 101 near milepost 231 which is approximately three miles South of North Bend. Preliminary investigation indicates at the time of the crash, the roadway was slushy and was snowing. A 1999 Ford F150, driven by Jesse Praus (age 36, male, from North Bend) was northbound in the fast lane near milepost 231 when Praus lost control of the Ford and crossed the centerline. The Ford pick-up struck a southbound 2015 Ford CMAX, driven by Susan Dixon (age 58 from North Bend).  Both Dixon and a ten year female passenger, from the Ford F150, were pronounced deceased at the scene. Praus and a seven year old passenger, from the Ford F150, were transported to the Bay Area Hospital with serious injuries. Due to the road conditions at the time of the crash, speed is being considered

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon  - 02/04/19  PORTLAND, Ore.—Larry Lewis Hudson, 46, of Sandy, Oregon, was sentenced today to 220 months in federal prison for the attempted enticement of children online and possession and distribution of child pornography. Upon completion of his prison sentence, Hudson will be on supervised release for 20 years, during which he will be subject to stringent conditions of supervision, including a requirements that he participate in and complete sex offender treatment, and that he register as a sex offender. “This defendant has now been convicted twice for exploiting and abusing children,” said Billy J. Williams, U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon. “His first prison sentence was not enough to deter him from victimizing more children. This 18-year sentence will do just that—protect our most vulnerable community members from a known predator.” According to court documents, Hudson’s crimes were identified by independent law enforceme

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office  - 02/03/19  On Sunday, February 3, 2019, at 2:02 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a burglary in progress at a residence in the 3000 block of SW 331st Ave in unincorporated Hillsboro. A homeowner confronted a male suspect as he was leaving the property. When confronted by the homeowner, the suspect turned over the stolen guns and fled on foot.   Deputies converged on the area and were assisted in the search by Hillsboro Police Officer Denise Lemen-Sipp and her K-9 partner, Dozer. After a ten-minute search, K-9 Dozer found the suspect hiding approximately a block away. Anthony J. Stone, 35-years-old of Hillsboro, was safely taken into custody and charged with: Burglary in the first degree Theft in the first degree (6 counts) All of the firearms were recovered by the homeowner. Mr. Stone was lodged at the Washington County Jail.

Oregon State Police  - 02/02/19  On Saturday, February 2, 2019 at approximately 1:00 P.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Hwy 22W near milepost 17 in Polk County. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2017 Ford F-150, operated by Wilmer Post (82) of Monmouth, OR. was traveling westbound on Hwy 22W when for an unknown reason drifted into the median and collided with a highway barrier.   Post was pronounced deceased at the scene. OSP was assisted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Dallas Fire Department, and ODOT.

DCSO Jailviewer 2/2/19 163.411 - SEXUAL PENETRATION WITH A FOREIGN OBJECT 1ST DEG 163.427 - SEX ABUSE 1ST DEG 163.415 - SEX ABUSE 3RD DEG

DCSO Jailviewer 2/2/19 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON 166.025 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT 2ND DEG 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON

Oregon State Police  - 02/02/19  Investigators are still on scene investigating the February 1, 2019 residential fire on Washington Street in Stayton, Oregon.  Investigation was suspended late last night to resume in daylight for the safety of investigating personnel inside the fire-damaged structure. At this time, we can confirm that the one deceased in the home was a child; however, further identifying information will not be released at this time. On February 1, 2019, at approximately 3:00 PM, Oregon State Police and emergency personnel were dispatched to a residential fire on Washington Street in Stayton. Once at scene it was determined there was one victim deceased in the residence. Multiple agencies responded to assist including Oregon State Police, Stayton Police Department, Turner Police Department, Marion County Sheriff's Office, Keizer Police Department and Salem Police Department. Stayton Fire District with the assistance of several local fire agencies suppressed

Medford PD FB 2/2/19 On January 31st, 2019 at about 11:30 p.m., Medford Police officers and Medford Fire-Rescue personnel responded to a structure fire in the 2500 block of Happy Valley Drive, Medford.The fire caused significant damage to a detached garage, as well as a wood fence separating two residences. Medford Fire-Rescue were able to put out the fire before it spread to nearby residences which were occupied. Officers found a neighbor's security camera  which caught a suspect lighting the garage on fire, however the suspect's description was limited due to darkness and partially blocked views. On February 1st, 2019, detectives responded back to the address and found further evidence of arson activity on the property. The investigation led them to an occupied steel shed on the property. The person inside threatened officers with a firearm and would not come out. SWAT personnel, members of our Crisis Negotiation Team and an employee from Jackson County Mental Health r

Linn County Sheriff's Office  - 02/01/19  Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports that on January 30, 2019 at approximately 4:00 p.m., his detectives served a search warrant in the 1000 block of SW 2nd Avenue in Mill City.  The search warrant was a result of an online child exploitation investigation.  Leslie James Van Dolah, 53, who resides at the property, was the only person located at the time the search warrant was served.     Detectives seized numerous digital devices during a search of the residence.  Evidence indicated Leslie Van Dolah was viewing and distributing visual depictions of child pornography and bestiality pornography over the Internet.  There is no evidence indicating anyone else residing at the residence was involved in, or had knowledge of, the crimes.   Leslie Van Dolah was arrested and charged with six counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and three counts of Encouraging the Sexual Assault of an Animal. The Linn County Sheriff’s O

Washington Co. District Attorney's Office  - 02/01/19 HILLSBORO, Ore.- On February 1, 2019, Washington County Judge Theodore Sims sentenced Muhammad Laftah Hasan to 48 months in prison. Hasan pleaded guilty to First Degree Attempted Sexual Abuse and Third Degree Sexual Abuse in January of 2019. The case was prosecuted by Senior Deputy District Attorney Megan Johnson. Tigard Police began investigating Hasan in 2017 after a parent contacted officers with concerns that her daughter was abused by Hasan. Hasan was running the American Islamic Center for the Holy Qur’an in Tigard at the time, where the victim was undergoing his instruction. Detective Kevin Dresser of the Tigard Police Department began investigating the case and determined the abuse began as early as 2016. Detectives also discovered a second victim who reported similar abuse by Hasan. Hasan was arrested without incident at his home in Corvallis, Oregon in December of 2017. “This case is a sobering reminder of the

Corvallis Police  - 02/01/19  On January 31st, 2019, Corvallis Police Department Officers arrested 30-year-old Edd Lahar, of Corvallis, on multiple sex related charges.  The investigation began on January 30th, 2019, when information was brought forth to the Police Department that Lahar had sexually explicit images involving a child on a cell phone.  During the investigation, which included serving a search warrant at Lahar’s residence, additional evidence uncovered numerous incidents of sex crimes against Lahar’s infant female child.  Lahar was arrested on charges of: Rape I (3 counts) Sodomy I Sexual Abuse I (7 counts) Using a Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct (15 counts) Encouraging Child Sex Abuse I (15 counts) Incest (7 counts) Possession of Materials Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct of a Child I (15 counts) Encouraging Child Sex Abuse II (15 counts) Sexual Misconduct (7 counts) Endangering the Welfare of a Minor (7 counts) Contributing to the Sexual

McMinnville Police Dept.  - 02/01/19  On Friday, February 1, 2019, just before noon, McMinnville Police responded to 1501 SW Baker Street #61 McMinnville, OR on the report of an assault that just occurred.  Officers arrived on scene and contacted the female victim, who is not being identified for her safety.  The officers learned that the victim was at the residence as part of her job duties and she was invited into the residence.  Once inside the residence she was attacked by the male suspect who was identified as Manuel Catano (73). During the investigation officers were able to establish probable cause to arrest Catano on the following charges… Kidnapping in the 2nd degree SRA $10,000, Assault in the 4th degree SRA $5,000, Menacing SRA $5,000, and Unlawful use of a weapon SRA $7,500 Catano was taken into custody without incident and lodged at the Yamhill County Correctional Facility.  He is scheduled to be arraigned on the listed charges Monday, February 4th.  A

Oregon State Police  - 02/01/19  On February 1, 2019, at approximately 3:00 PM, Oregon State Police and emergency personal were dispatched to a residential fire on Washington Street in Stayton. Once at scene it was determined there was one deceased victim at the scene. Marion County's HART Team (Homicide Assault Response Team) was activated to conduct the investigation. Multiple agencies responded to assist including Oregon State Police, Stayton Police Department, Turner Police Department, Marion County Sheriff's Office, Keizer Police Department and Salem Police Department. Stayton Fire District with the assistance of several local fire agencies suppressed the fire and rendered the scene safe for the investigation.   The media is asked to stage at the Stayton High School ; however there will be no on-camera interviews unless notified. Any further releases will be sent through Flash Alert. Anyone with information is urged to call the Oregon State Police at (800)452-7888 and

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office  - 01/31/19  Tonight at 8:30 p.m., deputies were alerted to a threat made on social media believed to be directed at Cascade Middle School.  Deputies are actively investigating the threat and working closely with school officials. As a precaution deputies and officers from the Turner and Aumsville Police Departments will be on campus throughout the day tomorrow to provide additional security.   Deputies are asking anyone with information that can help identify the author of the post to please call 503 588 5032.

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon  - 01/30/19  EUGENE, Ore.—On January 18, 2019, Daniel Stephen Johnson, 40, of Coos Bay, Oregon, was sentenced to life in federal prison for repeatedly sexually abusing children who lived at an orphanage operated by the defendant in Cambodia. In a jury trial ending on May 16, 2018, Johnson was convicted on six counts of engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place and one count each of travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct and aggravated sexual assault with a child. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison on each count of illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place, 30 years for traveling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, and life in prison for aggravated sexual assault with children. The sentences for engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place will run consecutively. According to court documents and information shared during trial, between November 2005 and his arrest in December 20

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon  - 01/31/19  Club’s National President Among Those Charged in Conspiracy PORTLAND. Ore.—A federal grand jury has returned a five-count superseding indictment charging six members and associates of the Gypsy Joker Outlaw Motorcycle Club (GJOMC) for racketeering, kidnapping and murder. The superseding indictment was announced by Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams of the District of Oregon; Special Agent in Charge Darek Pleasants of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive’s (ATF) Seattle Field Division; and Chief of Police Danielle Outlaw of the Portland Police Bureau (PPB). GJOMC National President Kenneth Earl Hause, 61, of Aumsville, Oregon; Mark Leroy Dencklau, 58, of Woodburn, Oregon; Earl Deverle Fisher, 48, of Gresham, Oregon; Ryan Anthony Negrinelli, 36, of Gresham; Joseph Duane Folkerts, 61, of Battleground, Washington

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 01/31/19  ROSEBURG, Ore. -  A 34 year-old Roseburg woman is in custody after misusing Douglas County's Text to 9-1-1 capabilities.  On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at 2:50 pm, 9-1-1 Dispatchers received a 9-1-1 text message from an individual stating there was a possible hostage situation in the 500-block of Orchard Lane in Roseburg. Additional messages were received by the dispatcher stating a mass murder had occurred. Deputies were able to determine the location of the person sending the messages and made contact with her. It was determined the incident being reported was false and the use of the 9-1-1 system was being misused. The person making the false report was identified as 34 year-old Nicole Rene Hall of Roseburg.  "This false incident tied up multiple resources from citizens who legitimately required services and is completely unacceptable”, said Sgt. Brad O’Dell. “The Sheriff's Office will always hold accountable those wh

Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT)  - 01/31/19  On Tuesday, January 29th, 2019, Roseburg Police arrested 28 year old Andrew Jon McNeil of Roseburg after a short pursuit that ended in a north Roseburg neighborhood near Broad Street.  McNeil ditched his vehicle at the top of Mercy Hills Drive, then fled on foot through the neighborhood.  He was captured a short distance away, attempting to hide in the crawl space under a residence in the 100 block of Pawnee Court.  McNeil was arrested by the Roseburg Police Department and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on several charges related to the pursuit.   On Wednesday evening (01/30/2019) the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) executed a search warrant on the residence where McNeil has been living, in the 3,000 block of Hooker Road in Roseburg.  A search of the residence revealed over 2 ounces of heroin, a handgun, a large amount of US currency, and other drug paraphernalia.   McNeil remains lodged at the Douglas County Jail,

Medford Police Dept.  - 01/30/19  On January 30th, 2019 at about 2:03 p.m., Medford Police officers and rescue personnel were dispatched to an auto vs. pedestrian crash in the northbound lanes of N. Phoenix Road, just north of Barnett Road. Rescue personnel were on scene within minutes and determined the pedestrian was deceased. Medford Police Detectives and Traffic Officers were summoned to the scene. The investigation revealed that the pedestrian was struck by a 1998 Peterbilt dump truck which was traveling north on N. Phoenix Road, in the far right lane. Witness accounts indicate the male intentionally ran in front of the dump truck, which struck and killed him. The pedestrian was identified as Scott Deusebio, 49 years old, who lived in the 3500 block of Michael Park Drive, which is very close to the scene of the crash. Detectives believe Deusebio committed suicide.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Medford Police Department Detective Division, 774-2230.

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office  - 01/30/19  On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at 11:29 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a robbery at Columbia Bank, located at 4805 Southwest 77th Avenue in the Raleigh Hills community. Witnesses reported that a male approached the counter and passed a note to a teller demanding money. The suspect then fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash. Deputies conducted an extensive search of the area but the suspect was not located. No injuries were reported. The suspect is believed to be the same person who robbed the bank on December 24, 2018. He is also believed to be the suspect in numerous bank robberies across the Portland metro area. [ read more ] The suspect is described as a 50 to 60-year-old white male, approximately 5-foot-8 tall, medium build, gray-haired, and wearing prescription glasses. He was wearing a black baseball hat and a dark-colored windbreaker jacket during today’s incident. Investigato

Newport Police Dept.  - 01/30/19 On January 28, 2019, Newport Officers responded to the Starbucks on a report of a cell phone that had been found in the public bathroom. The complainant, who located the phone, described seeing images on it which were consistent with being child pornography. An additional witness at the location described the man who left the phone.  While the Newport Officer was on scene, 48 year MARTIN LAFEVER  a local transient of Newport,  who matched the witness description, entered the building and asked Starbucks staff about the cell phone he had lost in the bathroom. Employees then pointed LAFEVER out to the Newport Officer.  The Officer contacted LAFEVER who verified it was indeed his phone that had been located in the bathroom. LAFEVER claimed the phone was exclusively in his possession for the past several weeks. When first asked, LAFEVER denied any knowledge of images of children on his phone. LAFEVER consented to a search of his phone. During the search

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office  - 01/29/19  PROSPECT, Oregon. - The Jackson County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue has concluded the successful search for a downed aircraft outside of the town of Prospect. At about 6 p.m. on Monday the 28th, a 911 call was made to Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon by the management of the Prospect Airport. A small experimental aircraft was thought to be missing or overdue. Search and Rescue personnel from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and other surrounding agencies to include the Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Klamath County Sheriff's Office, Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office, Oregon State Police, Prospect Fire Department, Mercy Flights, Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon, Civil Air Patrol, and Brim Aviation assisted in searching through the night. Weather hampered the ability for searching by air until the late morning, however ground crews remained on scene throughout. A about 10:00 a.m. Th

Benton Co. Sheriff's Office  - 01/29/19  CORVALLIS, Ore. – On Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at approximately 9:00am, detectives with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in Corvallis as part of a five-month, ongoing criminal mistreatment and theft investigation involving an elderly female. Patricia Lynn Mayes, 55, and her husband, Kenneth Lee Mayes, 53, were both arrested after evidence was obtained that the couple financially exploited the elderly female over more than a three-year period. Patricia initially met the victim while she was working as her caregiver with an in-home health care business in Corvallis. Patricia Mayes eventually left the home health care business and reportedly convinced the victim to hire her on as an independent caregiver. Patricia, Kenneth, and Patricia’s adult son eventually moved into the victim’s residence where they have lived for the past three years. The Mayes couple were both booked and lodged at the Ben

Corvallis Police  - 01/28/19 At approximately 5:00 AM on January 28th, 2019, Corvallis Police Department Officers were dispatched to the area of NW 11th St and NW Buchanan Ave for woman who reported she was groped by a male while she was out walking.  The female victim was able to get away from the male by knocking him to the ground.  She immediately called 911.  Corvallis Police Department Officers arrived in the area within three minutes of the 911 call, and located a male matching the suspect description.  The male suspect was located only a few blocks away.  That male was identified as Kevin Quintero-Serrano (23 years old) of Corvallis.  Quintero-Serrano was ultimately taken into custody, and later lodged at the Benton County Jail on charges of Attempted Sex Abuse I, with a bail amount set at $100,000.  Additional investigation is ongoing.

Oregon State Police  - 01/27/19  Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Sunday afternoons incident in the Salem area that resulted in the arrest of a man for multiple crimes. On January 27, 2019 at about 4:02 pm OSP dispatch was notified of a driving complaint on Interstate 5 Northbound in the Albany area.  The reporting party advised of a U-Haul van that was operating in a reckless manner.  An OSP trooper located the U-Haul and attempted to make an enforcement contact.  The operator of the U-Haul would not stop and continued northbound.  Due to heavy traffic, the OSP trooper discontinued attempting to stop the U-Haul and requested OSP personnel in Salem attempt to locate it.  A short time later, it was determined that the U-Haul was reported as a stolen vehicle.  At about 4:20 pm, OSP troopers from the Salem area located the U-Haul and observed it to still be driving in a reckless manner northbound on Interstate 5.  OSP troopers monitored the U-Haul as it c

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue  - 01/27/19  At 12:16 pm today, firefighters were dispatched to a fire at a single-family home in the 19000 block of Tile Flat Road in rural Washington County. Upon arrival firefighters found the home to be fully involved and partially collapsed. Due to the extent of the fire spread prior to arrival, firefighters were forced to fight this fire from the outside out of the home, also known as “defensive” mode. Crews were immediately able to begin fighting the fire. However, due to the rural setting of this home, fire hydrants were not readily available requiring firefighters to shuttle water to the scene. Additionally, the long driveway to the property required first arriving crews to lay several hundred feet of hose down the length of the driveway in order to pump the shuttled water to the fire. Although the occupants were not home when the fire started, one adult initially reported possible minor injuries but denied medical need by Metro West Amb

McMinnville Police Dept.  - 01/27/19  On January 26, 2019 at 10:54 pm McMinnville Officers responded to a shooting complaint at a residence in the 1200 block of NE 10th Avenue McMinnville, OR.  Officers found a 35 year old resident of Dayton, OR dead from a single gunshot wound.  Those on scene have been cooperating with the police and no one is currently outstanding.  There does not appear to be any danger to the public as a result of this incident.  No further information will be released at the moment. The McMinnville Police Department was assisted in the investigation by the Oregon State Police, Newberg-Dundee Police Department, Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office and the Yamhill County District Attorney’s Office.  The case remains under investigation and anyone with pertinent information is urged to contact the McMe Department tip line at 503-434-2337.

Redmond Police Dept.  - 01/26/19 Redmond, OR – Just before 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 26, 2019, Redmond Police, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Oregon State Police Troopers, and Redmond Fire & Rescue personnel responded to the area of NE 17th Street and NE Hemlock Ave after a fire was reported to Deschutes County 911.  A large smoke plume was visible throughout Redmond as a result of the fire.  Law enforcement located the fire on vacant land owned by Deschutes County.  The motorhome was fully engulfed upon arrival of first responders.  Witnesses reported observing what appeared to be a domestic dispute between a male adult and a female adult just before the fire started.  A male was seen leaving on a bicycle, while a female left in a vehicle.  The woman reportedly went inside the motorhome after the male left, before leaving in her vehicle.  The fire is believed to have started shortly after the female left.  The motorhome is a total loss.  There are no injuries, 

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 01/25/19  DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. -  The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office 911 Communications Division has begun accepting Text-to-911 messages in response to emergencies. Text-to-911 is a newer, important service. It is intended to benefit people that may not be able to speak due to an emergency such as a home invasion or abusive partner. Additionally, individuals that are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may benefit from the new technology. A few things you should know about how Text-to-911 works: Texting to 911 is intended to benefit people that may not be able to speak in an emergency. The key thing to remember is  “Call if you Can, Text if you Can’t”. When texting to 911 for an emergency the first   message should be the location of the emergency (including city) and the type of emergency help needed (police, fire, or medical). Keep text messages brief and concise; using full words. Stay with your phone, be prepared to answ

Washington Co. District Attorney's Office  - 01/25/19  HILLSBORO, Ore.- On January 23, 2019, Washington County Judge Andrew R. Erwin found John Patrick Gilbreath guilty of one count of First Degree Unlawful Sexual Penetration. Deputy District Attorney Andy Pulver prosecuted the case. Gilbreath, who worked at the Partridge House daycare facility in Beaverton, first came under scrutiny from investigators in 2016. A three-year-old girl who was attending the daycare at the time made disclosures of abuse to her parents. The Beaverton Police Department investigated the case but didn’t have sufficient evidence to file charges at the time. Nearly two years later, another young child being cared for by Gilbreath made similar claims of abuse to her parents as well. Beaverton Police again investigated the allegations. The Washington County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against Gilbreath for both victims a short time later. The Washington County District Attorney’s Office would

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office January 25th, 2019 1:25 PM UPDATE 01/25/2019 The Sheriff’s Office has reviewed the facts surrounding the incident involving the individual depicted in the video outside of the Douglas County Jail which had been posted to social media. While initially, the video appears to be disturbing, there are additional facts we feel are critically important for the community to know. Max Randol Stafford was booked into the Douglas County Jail on a charge of Criminal Trespass II on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 12:09 am. At approximately 9:15 am, Mr. Stafford was ordered to be released from the Douglas County Jail by the Winston Municipal Court. A Registered Nurse with the contracted jail medical provider attempted to speak with Mr. Stafford prior to his release. Mr. Stafford would not speak to the nurse. While attempting to prepare him for release, Mr. Stafford refused to get dressed or cooperate with deputies Mr. Stafford was given several opport

Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) January 25th, 2019  On Thursday, January 24th, 2019, at approximately 3:10 PM, Detectives with the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team were in the Winston area when they observed a brown Chevy Tahoe being driven by a person they believed to be 40 year old Nathan Carey of Glide.  The Detectives knew Carey to have active felony warrants for his arrest, and requested help from the Winston Police Department.  The detectives and officers coordinated a traffic stop of the Chevy Tahoe in the 300 Block of Willis Creek Road in Dillard for traffic violations as well as the suspicion of the driver being a wanted subject. The driver failed to stop, instead speeding up in an attempt to escape capture.  The driver led officers in a pursuit that went several miles on Willis Creek Road, to East Willlis Creek Road, then through private timberland and at least one private ranch before coming back out onto approximately the 15,000 block of Hwy 99S.  The