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Portland Police Bureau  - 02/25/19  The suspect in the attack on the paramedic has been booked in the Multnomah County Detention Center on a charge of Assault in the Second Degree. He is identified as 38-year-old Jeremiah James Ray. ###ORIGINAL MESSAGE BELOW### On Monday, February 25, 2019 at 1:10 P.M., Central Precinct officers were dispatched to a medical assist call to the area of Southwest 5th Avenue and Southwest Sherman Street. Medics were requesting emergency police response. When officers arrived, they found a paramedic with non-life threatening injuries, including knife wounds. A knife was recovered at the scene (PHOTO). Officers were told the suspect had run off, but he was soon located nearby and officers arrested him. Paramedics reported to officers that the suspect was not a patient. They said they were stopped at a traffic light when the suspect opened the door to the ambulance and tried to get inside. A struggle ensued and the paramedic was injured. Assault detectives

ODOT: SW Oregon Mon. 25th, 03:03 PM I-5 traffic northbound is moving again at the MP 172 back-up, south of Cottage Grove. ODOT and utility crews are working to remove downed line across the southbound lanes. No ETO but it should be soon.  U.S. 101 is closed at MP 343, 12 miles north of Brookings due to sunken grade. No ETO. No detour.  Lowering snow levels are expected to lower tonight to the Rogue Valley floor. Drivers should either stay home or plan on winter driving conditions tonight into tomorrow morning.  Power is still out in much of Roseburg/Douglas County area.  So -- as of 3 p.m., the following closures are in effect:  Travel in Douglas County in the I-5 corridor between Glendale and Cottage Grove (MP 80-174) is discouraged. But traffic is moving northbound. Crews working on SB I-5 at MP 174  U.S. 101 is closed at MP 343, 12 miles north of Brookings due to sunken grade- no detour.  Oregon 42S between Coquille and Bandon open to single lane after a landslide (MP 9)  Oregon 1

ODOT: SW Oregon Mon. 25th, 11:33 AM Winter travel conditions worsen as snow continues to fall, especially in Douglas County.  Travel is strongly discouraged, especially on the I-5 corridor in Douglas County. Crews are working along with utility crews to remove downed power lines.  The following closures are in effect:  All lanes of I-5 - both NB and SB- between Glendale and Cottage Grove (MP 80- 174) due to heavy snow, downed trees and powerlines.  Oregon 42S between Coquille and Bandon due to a landslide (MP 9)  Oregon 138 West between Sutherlin and Elkton (MP 11-24)  Oregon 38 west of Elkton between MP 29-37  U.S. 101 south of Bandon at Four Mile (MP 282)  Oregon 138 East between MP 17 and 60 (just east of Glide to West Toketee)  Expect delays due to small slides on Oregon 42 in Coos County  Drivers should be prepared for winter driving and expect significant delays on southwest Oregon highways.  Monitor conditions at Tripcheck.com

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office  - 02/24/19  DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore.  - Douglas County has seen significant snowfall today in most parts of the county. The Sheriff's Office and Douglas County Government urge residents to remain home and not to drive unless absolutely necessary. Emergency services have been extremely busy responding to incidents as a result of the weather. Additionally, the Douglas County Public Works Division has been working diligently to keep major roadways open and remove hazards. "We are seeing an increase in accidents and downed trees due to the storm", said Sgt. Brad O'Dell. Snow is expected to continue falling in most parts of the county throughout the evening. Lower temperatures may create additional hazards. If driving is necessary, ensure that your vehicle is equipped for the conditions. This includes appropriate tires and vehicle capabilities. Slowing your speeds and giving yourself extra time to get to your destination is strongly enco

ODOT: SW Oregon   Sun. 24th, 06:05 PM Closure Update-   Oregon 138E between MP 17-60 (just east of Glide to Lower Toketee) is closed due to heavy snow, downed trees and power lines. Use alternate state highways, but expect severe winter driving conditions over the Cascade mountain passes.  Monitor cameras, chain requirements and conditions at  https://www.tripcheck.com/   UPDATE   Posted: Sun. 24th, 07:24 PM   Expect winter driving conditions along the I-5 corridor and state highways in Douglas County due to wet, heavy snow tonight. Snow is falling and sticking from Cottage Grove south to Canyonville on the interstate, as well as coastal mountain highways such as Oregon 38, 42 and 138W.  Oregon 138 east of Roseburg in the High Cascades has seen minor rock slides at lower elevations to heavy snow, with power outages in the higher elevations toward Diamond Lake.  Motorists should:  Drive to the conditions- that means slow down  Increase following distance  Have chains or traction ti

Oregon State Police  - 02/24/19  On Saturday, February 23, 2019 at approximately 6:25 P.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Interstate 84 near milepost 371. Preliminary investigation reveals that a 1999 Plymouth Van, operated by Domingo Hernandez (29) of Caldwell, ID. was westbound when the vehicle went into the median, across the eastbound lanes, and down an embankment. Hernandez sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. OSP was assisted by Ontario Fire and Rescue, Treasure Valley Paramedics, and ODOT.

Oregon State Police  - 02/24/19  On Saturday February 23, 2019 at approximately 5:30 P.M. Law Enforcement personnel were called to the Red Robin Restaurant in Roseburg, OR on the report of an attempted carjacking. The suspect or suspects were not able to steal the vehicle and fled in his original vehicle. Roseburg Police Department was able to take one suspect into custody from this initial criminal act, who was left behind.  He has been identified as Jose Lopez-Jovel (31) from El Salvador. He has been lodged at the Douglas County Jail on warrants of fugitive from another state (Utah). Law Enforcement located the suspect vehicle and the vehicle attempted to elude southbound on Interstate 5. During the pursuit, the suspect shot a firearm several times and struck a Commercial Motor Vehicle, a passenger car (striking the occupied child seat inside) and an Oregon State Police patrol car disabling it. The pursuit continued south into Josephine County were law enforcement lost sigh

JoCo Jailviewer 2/24/19 Violation:  161.405 - ATTEMPT TO COMMIT A CRIME - DESC IN SECTION 2 Add. Desc.:   MURDER 161.405 - ATTEMPT TO COMMIT A CRIME - DESC IN SECTION 2 Add. Desc.:   MURDER   161.405 - ATTEMPT TO COMMIT A CRIME - DESC IN SECTION 2  MURDER 161.405 - ATTEMPT TO COMMIT A CRIME - DESC IN SECTION 2 MURDER 161.405 - ATTEMPT TO COMMIT A CRIME - DESC IN SECTION 2                                                  MURDER - AGGRAVATED 161.405 - ATTEMPT TO COMMIT A CRIME - DESC IN SECTION 2                                                      MURDER - AGGRAVATED 161.405 - ATTEMPT TO COMMIT A CRIME - DESC IN SECTION 2                                                              MURDER - AGGRAVATED 163.185 - ASSAULT 1ST DEG

Oregon State Police  - 02/23/19  On Saturday, February 23, 2019 at approximately 5:00 A.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to the report of a crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 257. Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2003 Kia Rio, operated by Jacob Bowlsby (20) of Gresham, lost control and came to a stop in the middle of the freeway.  A 1997 Honda Civic, operated by Oscar Aguilar Esparza (20) of Salem, was southbound and collided with the Kia Rio. Bowlsby was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Aguilar Esparza was treated for injuries sustained in the crash and was then arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. Investigation is continuing. Oregon State Police was assisted by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Salem Fire Department, and ODOT.

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office  - 02/23/19 On February 22, 2019, at approximately 1840 hours, 911 Dispatch received a call from David MacIssac regarding two stuck snowmobile riders. MacIssac, and other people had been riding with the two earlier in the day and had agreed to meet them in the parking lot of Kapka, as the two were going to ride off trail. MacIssac received a call from his friends who told MacIssac they were stuck in a canyon and could not get out. MacIssac was told by Dispatch to have his friends call 911.  911 received a call from one of the stuck snowmobile riders, Aaron De Moisey and obtained GPS coordinates. The area of the two snowmobile riders was in the watershed, along Bridge Creek Trail.  Deschutes County Search and Rescue Volunteers were requested to assist the two snowmobile riders. Three DCSO SAR Volunteers responded to Kapka Sno Park and deployed on snowmobiles to the area of the stuck riders. After getting as close as they could to the stuck ride