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Police K9 Captures Wanted Subject

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Roseburg Police Dept.   On May 9th, 2019 at approximately 2300 hours, Roseburg Police K9 Nike and his handler were called to assist with trying to locate a wanted fugitive in the 5000 block of Eagle Valley Road.  The suspect, 22 year old Trevor Slater of Roseburg, fled on foot from a traffic stop when DCSO Deputies pulled him over. A citizen in the 5100 block of Eagle Valley reported Slater was at their door, but was scared off by their dogs.  K9 Nike tracked Slater through blackberries, across a creek, and up a hillside but he continued to elude capture.  A neighbor in the 5200 block of Eagle Valley called and said their motion light had activated.  K9 Nike continued searching and eventually tracked to a large barn in the area.  As they checked the second floor of the barn, K9 Nike and his handler found Slater hiding under a bale of hay.  Slater gave up when confronted with Nike barking at him.  Slater was ultimately arrested by DCSO and charged with a Parole Violation, Unlawful

Natural Cover Fire - 1700 Block of SE Mill Street - 5-10-19

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Roseburg Fire Department On May 10, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., Roseburg Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure and trees on fire in the 1700 block of SE Mill Street.  Firefighters arrived on scene to find a brush fire that quickly spread to nearby lumbar piles. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, halting the spread to a nearby shed and other structures.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation. A total of 6 firefighters assisted with firefighting operations.  Other agencies assisting with the fire included Umpqua Valley Ambulance and the Roseburg Police Department.

Airplane Crash -- Roseburg Municipal Airport -- 5-10-19

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Roseburg Fire Department At 1:22 PM on May 10, 2019, Roseburg Fire Department personnel responded to a reported airplane crash at the Roseburg Municipal Airport.  The reporting party stated the plane was on its side and facing south about midway down the runway.  Upon arrival, firefighters found a single engine plane on its left side adjacent to the mid portion of the runway with both wheels in the down position with one wheel damaged.  The pilot, Malcolm Dayton, was the only occupant of the airplane and was not injured.  The pilot was outside the airplane upon arrival.  The type of aircraft is unknown at this time.     A total of 6 firefighters assisted with scene operations.  Other agencies assisting with the incident included Umpqua Valley Ambulance and the Roseburg Police Department.

Fatal Vehicle Collision

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Roseburg Police Dept.   On Thursday, May 9th, 2019 at approximately 1451 hours, emergency personnel from the Roseburg Fire Department and Roseburg Police Department responded to a two vehicle collision in the 3800 block of Highway 138 east.  It was reported a pickup truck and a passenger car were involved in a head on collision in that area. The driver of the passenger car, 38 year old Sherri Hu of Myrtle Creek, was transported to Mercy Hospital via ambulance for very serious injuries.  Unfortunately, Hu succumbed to her injuries while at the hospital.  The driver of the pickup truck was a 17 year old male from Roseburg.  He was also transported to Mercy via ambulance and treated for his injuries, and later released. The Roseburg Police Department is the lead investigating agency of the accident.  The Oregon State Police assisted in the investigation by conducting an accident reconstruction and we were also assisted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the Oregon Depar

Deputies and DHS Seek Help in Locating a Wanted Man and His 3-Year-Old Child

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Washington Co. Sheriff's Office The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Department of Human Services (DHS) are asking for the public’s help in locating Gaige Burnes (date of birth: July 6, 1993) and his three-year-old son, Colt Burnes. Gaige currently has a misdemeanor warrant for his arrest and is suspected to be transient in the Hillsboro area, possibly near Shute Park. Gaige’s son, Colt, is believed to be with him.  DHS currently has a Protective Custody Order for Colt.  Due to past incidents, DHS believes Colt could be in harm's way or not receiving the care he needs. Anyone with information about Gaige or Colt Burnes is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at (503) 629-0111.  Deputies ask the public not to confront Gaige if they see him in public. DHS currently has custody of Colt and has given permission to use Colt’s picture for media purposes. This is the best photo available of Colt.

Texas Man Pleads Guilty for Role in Interstate Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy

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U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon   PORTLAND, Ore.—Trent Lamar Knight, 31, of Houston, Texas, pleaded guilty today for his role in a conspiracy to traffic marijuana grown in Portland to Texas. Drug proceeds, in the form of bulk U.S. currency, were returned to Oregon via U.S. mail and passenger luggage on commercial airlines. As part of this investigation, federal authorities have seized approximately 11,000 marijuana plants, 546 pounds of processed marijuana, more than $2.8 million in cash, 51 firearms, 26 vehicles, trailers, pieces of heavy equipment, a yacht, and three houses used as marijuana grow sites, all since August 2017. Knight pleaded guilty to one count each of conspiring to manufacture, possess with intent to distribute, and distribute marijuana, maintaining drug-involved premises and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. Conspiring to manufacture, possess with intent to distribute, and distribute marijuana a

Judge returns verdict in State of Oregon v. Michael Laney

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Multnomah Co. District Attorney's Office On May 7, 2019, Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Benjamin Souede found 73-year-old Michael Laney guilty of four counts of sexual abuse in the first degree. Judge Souede also acquitted Laney of three counts of rape in the first degree and three counts of sexual abuse in the first degree. As stated in court documents, Laney was a former vice president for the Walt Disney Company. During the six-day trial, the state presented evidence showing that in March 2017, a minor female child disclosed she had been sexually abused by the defendant. The disclosure was initially reported to law enforcement in Washington State where the victim resided at the time of her disclosure. The Portland Police Bureau’s Child Abuse Team was notified and assumed responsibility of the investigation after it was determined that the abuse had occurred within the City of Portland, starting in approximately 2009 when the victim was about seven years of age. T

Sandy Police Seeking Public Help Locating Missing Man

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Sandy Police Dept. The Sandy Police Department is seeking the public's help locating David Burch, 53, of Sandy. Mr. Burch left his home on 5/5/19 and was last in contact with friends and family late that evening. Officers are concerned Mr. Burch may be considering suicide. He has connections in Southern Oregon, Idaho, and Texas. He may be hitchhiking, traveling by rideshare service, or by bus. Anyone with information about Mr. Burch may contact Sandy Police at (503)655-8211 and reference case number 19-0433.

Forest Grove Police Arrest Gresham Resident for Sexual Abuse

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Forest Grove Police On April 30, 2019 Ronald Jordan, age 71, was arrested by the Forest Grove Police Department at his residence in Gresham, OR for Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree and Sex Abuse in the 3rd Degree. Jordan was subsequently charged with an additional five counts of Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree and four counts of Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree. The arrest and additional charges was the culmination of an investigation that began in February, 2019 and involved a minor victim. Jordan has resided in Washington County, Clackamas County, and Yamhill County. The Forest Grove Police Department suspects that there may be more victims. Investigators are seeking additional information from any persons who may have knowledge of Jordan’s activities.

CURTIS DESHAWN WELCH

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