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Oregon State Police Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Friday morning’s two vehicle fatal crash on Territorial Highway and High Pass Road near Junction City.  On May 17, 2019 at about 10:20 AM, OSP troopers and first responders were dispatched to a two vehicle fatal crash at the intersection of Territorial Highway and Highway Pass Road.  Preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevy Cavalier, operated by Russell Lee NICKERSON, age 81, from Eugene was traveling westbound on High Pass Road when for unknown reasons he failed to stop at the intersection.  NICKERSON’s vehicle was struck by a  Ford Econoline Van, operated by Cary Allen RAMSAY (male), age 55, from Eugene.  NICKERSON suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  RAMSAY was transported to Riverbend Hospital with serious injuries.  Territorial Highway was closed for approximately four hours following the crash.  OSP was assisted by Lane County Sheriff's

Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT)   The Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) has been investigating the activities of 58 year old Ron House.  House has been alleged to be using and selling controlled substances from his residence in the 600 block of Parrott Street in Roseburg.   The ongoing investigation led to the seizure of a substantial amount of methamphetamine in recent weeks.   On Friday, May 17th, DINT detectives, with help from the Roseburg Police Department, conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1300 block of NE Stephens Street in Roseburg.  Ron House was an occupant of the vehicle and he was detained without incident.  A search of the vehicle revealed approximately a half pound of methamphetamine. A search of House's residence in the 600 block of Parrott Street revealed approximately another half pound of methamphetamine, a small amount of cocaine, and other drug paraphernalia such as scales used to weigh drugs, and packaging materials.  

Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office On May 4, 2019, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to an address in South Beach to investigate a suspicious fire at a residence. When Deputies arrived, they observed what appeared to be an incendiary device placed against the residence. Deputies requested resources from the Lincoln County Fire Investigation Team. Investigators developed a suspect based on evidence identified at the crime scene. Detectives from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s residence; items found during the execution of the search warrant were consistent with the device used at the point of origin in the original complaint. Derrick Jasper of South Beach was arrested on the following charges: Attempted Aggravated Murder, two counts Attempted Murder, Arson in the first degree, Arson in the second degree, Unlawful Manufacture of a Destructive Device, and Possession of Destructive Device. Jasper was lodged at

Oregon State Police On May 18, 2019, at approximately 2:20 am, Sgt. Broome had stopped for a disabled motorist parked in the lane of travel around on Crater Lake Avenue in Medford. As he concluded assisting the motorist he sat down in the driver's seat, when his patrol vehicle was rear-ended by an SUV. The female driver of the SUV was the sole occupant of the vehicle. She was arrested for DUII amongst additional charges. T he Medford Police Department is investigating the crash and is the primary agency handling the criminal investigation. The female driver was uninjured. Sgt. Broome went to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. OSP was assisted by  Medford Police  and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

Bend Police Dept. On 05/16/19 at 10:34 p.m., officers from the City of Bend Police Department responded to 7- Eleven located at 810 NE Greenwood for a report of a naked, intoxicated male who had fallen in the parking lot.  The male was also reported to have failed to pay a cab driver for a ride he had received to that location. Arriving officers contacted the subject, later identified as Tony Latrell Williams and detained him in handcuffs following a brief theft investigation.  After being handcuffed, a kitchen knife with an approximately 10 inch blade was located in his waistband.  Williams became uncooperative with officers and assaulted one of the officers by kicking her in the head. Arriving officers assisted in controlling Williams who continued to actively resist being arrested by flailing about and trying to pull away from the officers.  Williams was eventually restrained using a WRAP restraint device. The WRAP restraint device is designed to immobilize a subject in

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Thursday, May 16, 2019, detectives from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested  William Offinga, 55, on one count of reckless driving and one count of felony hit and run related to an incident that happened on May 11, 2019 in rural Washington County, northwest of Forest Grove. Several tips led detectives to Mr. Offinga’s residence outside of Forest Grove where a search warrant was executed.  A vehicle matching the description from witnesses was located with damage consistent with a crash. Mr. Offinga was booked into the Washington County Jail this afternoon. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office thanks everyone who offered information leading to the arrest of this suspect. The original media release is below. ### WCSO ### Wanted: Unidentified, Reckless Driver Who Hit and Injured Bicyclist May 13, 2019 On Saturday, May 11, 2019, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported hit and run crash

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office Marion County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to ORS 163A.215, which authorizes Community Corrections to inform the public when the release of information will enhance public safety and protection. The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense that requires registration with the Sheriff’s Office. Additionally, this person’s criminal history places them in a classification level which reflects the potential to re-offend. This notification is not intended to increase fear; rather, it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public. NAME: Timothy Wayne Ricketts Jr. SID#: 16027131 DOB: 5/21/1984 CURRENT AGE: 34 RACE: Caucasian                   SEX: Male HEIGHT: 5’7”                           WEIGHT: 175 lbs HAIR: Brown                           EYES: Blue RESIDENCE: 2252 Hyde St. SE Salem, OR 97301 Timothy Wayne Ricketts Jr. is on Post Prison Supervis

Salem Police Dept. Salem, Ore.  — On the evening of Tuesday, May 14, 2019 a Salem Police officer was shot during the course of a traffic stop. Officer Michelle Pratt, a seven-year veteran on the force, sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and is now recovering at home. Although Pratt has been an officer for seven years, she has been part of the Salem Police family since 2005 starting as a volunteer advocate on the Domestic Violence Response Team. In 2011, Pratt was hired as a community service officer, and became a police officer in 2012. Since that time Pratt has been a stalwart of the Patrol Division primarily working on swing and graveyard shifts. Pratt has received advanced training in crisis intervention techniques and domestic violence investigations. She is also a member of the Salem Police Honor Guard. Said Chief Moore, “Michelle’s professionalism and courage were demonstrated by her quick reaction to the suspect’s attack. She was calm and composed on the

Oregon State Police Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Wednesday morning’s accident that lead to the death of a North Bend man on Highway 38 near Elkton. On May 15, 2019 at about 11:10 AM, OSP troopers and first responders were dispatched to a log truck that had gone into a ditch on Highway 38 near milepost 37. Preliminary investigation revealed that a loaded Kenworth log truck operated by John DICKENS, age 63, from North Bend, was eastbound on Highway 38.  DICKENS stopped at a wide spot along the highway and exited the log truck.  The log truck started rolling and struck DICKENS while he was outside of it causing fatal injuries. OSP is continuing the investigation into what caused the log truck to roll while it was unattended.  Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigators responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. OSP was assisted at the scene by Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, ODOT,

Salem Police Dept. Salem, Ore.  — On May 14, 2019, at approximately 8:30 p.m. a Salem Police officer conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of Highland AV NE. During the stop a suspect shot at the officer. The officer was injured and was transported to a local medical facility. The suspect then fled in the vehicle. The vehicle was located unoccupied shortly soon after. Currently, tactical teams are conducting a K-9 search in the area near Broadway AV NE and Locust ST NE. We are asking that residents in the area please stay inside while the K-9 track is taking place. This is an ongoing event and as such details will not be released until more information becomes available or the incident is resolved.

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office TOKETEE FALLS, Ore.  – On Sunday, May 12, 2019, at approximately 6:30 pm, dispatchers received a report of a male subject who had fallen into the water at Toketee Falls. Search and Rescue personnel as well as emergency crews from Douglas County Fire District #2 responded on Sunday night and resumed efforts Monday morning. The subject’s body was successfully recovered on Monday at approximately 11:30 hours by Douglas County Fire District #2 Technical Rescue Team.   The male victim was identified as 59 year-old Brian Paul Nelson, formerly of Bandon, Oregon. Next of kin has been notified.

DCSO Jailviewer 144.350 - PAROLE VIOLATION 166.270B - FELON IN POSSESSION OF A RESTRICTED WEAPON

Polk Co. Sheriff's Office On May 11, 2019 just at approximately 11:25 PM Polk County deputies responded to a reported one vehicle, non-injury, crash in the 9000 block of Corvallis RD, just south of Independence. Oregon State Police Trooper Nicklus Rumsey was in the area and responded as well, it being reported that the front of the involved pickup truck was nosed into the ditch and the rear of the vehicle was blocking a lane of travel. Prior to law enforcement arriving on scene, the Willamette Valley Communications Center began receiving reports that the crash involved more than one vehicle and that there were two injured persons, one with grave injuries. Trooper Rumsey arrived and began life saving measures that unfortunately proved unsuccessful. The preliminary investigation indicated that the first crash occurred when 64 year old Carol Nichols and her husband, 71 year old Marvin Nichols Jr. of Jefferson were traveling south on Corvallis RD and apparently attempted to tur

Oregon State Police Anthony A. COLEMAN, age 33, from Corvallis, pleaded guilty in the Benton County Circuit Court to two counts of Taking, Angling, Hunting, or Trapping in Violation in Wildlife Law or Rule and Possession of Prohibited Firearm as Class A Misdemeanors.  He was sentenced to: ·        Hunting privileges suspended for a period of 8 years ·        36 months bench probation to include no participation in hunting, trapping, or shed hunting activities ·        $20,400 in fines, fees, and restitution ·        30 days of work crew ·        Forfeiture of all seized rifles, bows and animal parts ·        10 days in jail The charges stemmed from an investigation which resulted in the service of several search warrants by the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division Mid-Valley Team last year. The investigation began when an anonymous person advised Troopers of COLEMAN killing two bull elk on the same day. The search warrants served led to multiple other c

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 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 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.

DCSO Jailviewer 000.999 - AGENCY HOLD - FEL

DCSO Jailviewer AGG MURDER X2, ATT AGG MURDER

Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office On Tuesday May 7th, 2019 at 10:40 am, a Patrol Deputy from the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office made contact with a vehicle parked on the shoulder of the roadway in the 1200 block of Stringer Gap Road.  The Deputy observed a male subject slumped over the steering wheel.  The Deputy approached the vehicle and knocked on the window.  The male subject then fled in the vehicle at a high rate of speed running over the deputy’s foot in the process.   The Deputy pursued the suspect until the suspects driving became too dangerous to the public.  The Deputy discontinued the pursuit in the Jerome Prairie area. While checking the area for the suspect vehicle, the Deputy found it crashed and unoccupied in the 4400 block of Redwood Avenue.  The suspect vehicle had also struck an occupied work van which was parked in a driveway, injuring the driver.    With the help of bystanders, the Deputy was able to locate the suspect and engage him in a foot pursui

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office On May 6th, at approximately 10:15 pm deputies were dispatched to the report of a shooting in the 3600 block of Joshua Av NE, Salem.  When deputies arrived on scene, they located three victims of the shooting who have since been identified. Bradley Kelley, 35, of Salem was found deceased at the scene.  Two additional victims were transported to Salem Hospital by medics.  Michael Buntjer, 35, of Salem succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.  The third victim, Coral Olfert, a 26 year-old female from Salem, has non-life threatening injuries. Autopsies on both deceased victims were conducted earlier today by the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office.   Both deaths have been ruled homicides as a result of gunshot wounds. Investigators continued working overnight and throughout the day and were able to identify two suspects in the shooting.  KEONTE NGAI-DEMILLE CALDWELL , 23, and CURTIS DESHAWN WELCH , 26, were located and taken into custody e

Douglas Co. Fire Dist. No.2 At 7:28 p.m. Monday evening Douglas County Fire District No.2 was dispatched to a reported natural cover fire in the 1800 block of SE Mill Street near the transient camps.  The first DCFD2 fire crew arrived on scene to find trash debris and approximately 1/3 of an acre of brush and grass on fire. Fire crews were able to get the fire under control at 7:42 pm and contain it to a small area. As additional personnel arrived on scene they continued to put out hot spots in the trash debris left behind at the transient camp. The railroad did not sustain any damage from the fire. The fire was reported by several people in the area, some reports stated there were two subjects in the area when the fire started. DCFD2 responded to this incident with 1 fire engine, 2 brush rigs, and 1 command unit.

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office On May 6th, at approximately 10:15 pm deputies were dispatched to the report of a shooting in the 3600 block of Joshua Av NE, Salem.  When deputies arrived on scene, they located one person who was deceased and two others with injuries who were transported to a local hospital.  One of those transported has since died.  The remaining survivor is in stable condition. Detectives have been investigating throughout the night and are continuing to follow investigative leads.  No suspect information is available at this time. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is being assisted by the Marion County District Attorney’s Office, Marion County Medical Examiner’s Office, Oregon State Police, Keizer Police Department, and Woodburn Police Department.

Oregon State Police Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Sunday afternoon’s double fatal crash that occurred on Highway 138E near Glide. On Sunday May 5, 2019 at approximately 1:00PM, (OSP) Troopers and Emergency Responders were dispatched to the report of a single vehicle crash on Hwy 138E at milepost 20. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Chrysler PT Cruiser operated by, Kelley WEEKLY (female), age 42, from Klamath Falls, was traveling westbound on Hwy 138E when for an unknown reason it veered off the roadway and impacted a tree.  WEEKLY and passenger Scott CARNES, age 49, from Klamath Falls, were pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel. Both WEEKLY and CARNES were wearing safety belts at the time of the crash.  Traffic was not impacted by the crash. OSP was assisted by the Glide Fire department, ODOT, Joe’s towing, and Chapel of the Roses.

Douglas Forest Protective Association Fire crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association and Glide Rural Fire Department are on scene of a natural cover fire approximately 9 miles east of Glide, near Susan Creek Road. The Susan Creek Fire was reported to the Douglas County 911 Communicant Center as an escaped debris burn, Saturday afternoon, at approximately 3:50 p.m. Currently, the Susan Creek Fire is estimated to be 25 acres in size and burning primarily in logging  slash, brush, and young trees. Firefighters working on the Susan Creek Fire are using two bulldozers to create fire lines around the blaze while ground resources install hose lays around the fire to cool the perimeter. The Incident Commander anticipates that fire lines will be completed around the fire by the end of the day and reports that fire activity is diminishing as nightfall approaches and anticipates little growth potential. Fire officials with DFPA remind that debris burning is the leading cause of

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office REEDSPORT, Ore.   - A Reedsport man has been arrested in connection with two sexual assaults which took place on the coast in Douglas County.   On Saturday, May 4, 2019, detectives contacted 63 year-old Reedsport resident Edward Owen Spalione at his residence. The investigation indicated Spalione as a person of interest. Evidence was collected at Spalione’s residence and he was ultimately arrested and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges: Sexual Penetration 1st Degree x2 Kidnapping 1st Degree x2 Assault 2nd Degree x2 Sexual Abuse 1st Degree x2 Menacing x2 Spalione was arrested in connection to the assault which took place last Sunday at Carter Lake while a woman was walking her dog. The other incident occurred on August 16, 2018 when an adult female who had been sleeping in her vehicle along Sparrow Park Road awoke to an adult male adult sexually assaulting her. Detectives are currently working to determine if Spal

Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept. Bandon OR -- A 64-foot wood and fiberglass fishing vessel, the Ann Kathleen out of Westport, Washington, caught fire while at sea Thursday, May 2, off the southern Oregon coast south of Bandon. The crew abandoned the vessel and were eventually rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. No injuries were reported. The boat came aground in a remote area of beach north of Floras Lake at low tide late Thursday. Debris from the boat, which is no longer actively burning, is resting on the beach as of Friday morning, May 3. A team from the U.S. Coast Guard, local fire department, and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality will evaluate the site for toxic materials and develop any necessary response plan to protect the beach and nearby shorebird nesting area. The area is designated for recovery of the western snowy plover. State and federal officials are in contact with the ship owner and insurer. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will take lea