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Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) search and rescue (SAR) officials are releasing additional details about the family missing Tuesday night in the forest southeast of Ruch. According to JCSO Sergeant Shawn Richards, Cameron Cutler and her three children left home on the morning of June 4, 2019, to go hiking in the Tunnel Ridge Trail area.  Cutler used Apple Maps to navigate to the destination from Talent.  The suggested route included unpaved and unmaintained forest roads in the Anderson Creek area.   After driving several miles, Cutler decided to go back.  The vehicle became wedged between a tree and a ditch when she tried to turn around at a spur road (GPS coordinates for the location are as follows: 42.154328, -122.839782).  There is no cell phone coverage in the area, so Cutler was unable to call for help.  Cutler spent the rest of the day entertaining her children with short walks in the area, but stayed near the vehicle to await r

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Washington Co. District Attorney's Office HILLSBORO, Ore.- On May 24, 2019, Aaron John Goodrich pleaded guilty to First-Degree Rape and First-Degree Sexual Abuse and was sentenced to 25 years in prison by Judge Eric Butterfield. Senior Deputy District Attorney Andy Pulver prosecuted the case against Goodrich. In October of 2010, a then 11-year-old girl made a disclosure of abuse by Goodrich to a friend. That friend then alerted her mother who contacted the Oregon Department of Human Services to report the disclosure. The victim denied the abuse at the time and authorities closed out their investigation. The abuse continued for at least two more years in Sherwood, Oregon. Shortly after that initial disclosure, Goodrich began abusing a second young girl known to him. That abuse continued until October of 2018, when the victim disclosed the abuse and police were notified. Goodrich was living in Forest Grove during the majority of this time. When arrested by Forest Grove Polic

Lincoln City Police On Monday, June 3rd, 2019 at about 9:34 PM, 21 year-old Billyray Benson Branum of the Lincoln City/Otis area was arrested after he was caught burglarizing a Lincoln City residence. On June 3, 2019 at about 8:06 PM, Lincoln City Police Officers responded to a citizens report of seeing a suspicious male wearing dark clothing milling around an unoccupied residence in the 3700 block of SW Anchor Ct. Officers responded to the area and began searching for the male and while searching they located a residence that had the glass of one of its entry doors broken out. Officers began checking around the residence and saw a male subject flee out the back door carrying items from the residence as he fled down onto the beach. The officers chased the suspect as he fled southbound on the beach while other officers began arriving in the area. Just north of Spanish Head the male suspect ran up the steep cliff side embankment and began climbing up through the thick brush toward

Oregon State Police  On Monday, June 3, 2019 at approximately 2:50 P.M. (Mountain Time) Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a three vehicle crash on Hwy 20 milepost 244 near Vale, OR. Preliminary investigation reveals that a Nissan Rogue, operated by Timothy Eviston (57) of Winnsboro, SC, was eastbound when he attempted to pass a motor home.  He struck a westbound Ford F350, operated by Jacob Price (30) of Ontario, OR.  The Ford F350 then collided with a Ford Expedition - pulling a travel trailer, operated by Guillermo Fonseca (33) from Eagle, ID. The Ford F350 and the Ford Expedition and travel trailer caught fire after the impact.   Eviston sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Price was transported by ambulance for injuries. Fonseca was transported by ambulance for injuries.  Passengers in the Expedition, Amy Dancer (40) of Eagle, ID was transported by ambulance for injuries.  There were also three juveniles transported two by

Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety On 6/4/19 at about 0336 hours, GPDPS Dispatch received a suspicious activity call of a male subject pushing a vehicle down Hamilton Lane near Fruitdale Drive. A GPDPS Officer arrived in a marked police vehicle. The male subject fled on foot with a German Shepard. He refused to obey lawful commands to stop as he left his vehicle, partially in the roadway, creating a hazard. The Officer gave chase as other police units were responding. The male subject ran into a backyard on Axtell Drive. He eventually abandoned his German Shepard in one of the yards and began jumping fences towards Fruitdale Drive. The male subject was positively identified as the registered owner of the vehicle, Ricky McCord, a 59 year-old Grants Pass resident. Dispatch received a call of a male subject who broke into a basement below their residence in the 1600 block of Fruitdale Drive. When confronted by the homeowner, the male stated he was law enforcement and was armed. The

Oregon State Police On Sunday, June 2, 2019 at approximately 3:52 P.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two vehicle crash on Hwy 101 near milepost 134.  Preliminary investigation reveals that a red Chrysler Sebring, operated by Jackie Dean (53) of Depoe Bay, was northbound when it hit the highway guardrail, crossed the centerline, and struck a southbound gray Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Pedro Segura (42) of Salem.  Dean sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Segura and his four passengers (two adults / two juveniles) were transported to area hospitals with injuries. OSP was assisted by ODOT, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Lincoln County DA's Office, Lincoln County Medical Examiner, and Newport Fire Department.

Oregon State Police On Sunday, June 2, 2019 at approximately 3:21 P.M. Oregon State Police Troopers responded to a report of an injury traffic collision on Hwy 224 milepost 37 near Estacada, Oregon.  Preliminary investigation revealed a motorcyclist, Bailey Carlberg (23) from Tigard, OR,  was traveling westbound on Hwy 224 when the rider failed to negotiate a curve and left the road. Carlberg sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. OSP was assisted by Estacada Fire, Clackamas Fire, AMR and ODOT.

Tigard Police It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of retired Tigard Police K-9 Baxter. He died peacefully at 10:00am this morning with his favorite Kong toy still in his mouth, surrounded by loved ones. Baxter served Tigard Police faithfully for eight years and transitioned to a beloved pet with his handler Sergeant Odam and his family. Baxter served with distinction. He worked with Officer Jackson from 2007–2010, and then with Sgt. Odam from 2010 until retiring in July of 2016. During his tenure, he was directly responsible for over 100 captures and he assisted with locating over 100 more. He also tracked for several missing persons, as well as located numerous articles of evidence.  Baxter was a “very active partner - on his feet all the time.” For his ten-hour shift, “he was always on.”  When Sgt. Odam responded to a call on the radio and spoke into the microphone, Baxter would start to “bellow,” announcing to all of the officers on duty that he was ready

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office GRANTS PASS, Ore. – A recent sexual assault investigation became a HazMat incident in rural Grants Pass late last week.  The suspect in the case is currently lodged in the Jackson County jail with bail set at one million dollars.  Additional charges are still pending. On May 29, 2019, a woman reported that she had been sexually and physically assaulted by a man in his home in the 200-block of Savage Creek Road.   Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives identified the suspect in the case as John Jake Rabe Cabeza II, 27.  On May 30, detectives located Cabeza during a traffic stop on Savage Creek Road.  A portion of the roadway was closed for a short time while deputies took Cabeza into custody. Following Cabeza’s arrest, detectives served a search warrant at his home.  Investigators located a clandestine lab and left the premises until it could be cleared by the Hazardous Materials Response Team from Medford Fire-Rescue, and personn

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Portland Police Bureau Sophia McCarty has been located and is no longer a missing person. The Portland Police Bureau would like to thank the community for providing helpful tips.  The Portland Police Bureau's Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public's help to locate 19-year-old Sophia McCarty. Sophia was visiting from out of town and was last seen riding her bicycle in the area of Southeast Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard / Southeast Division Street on Saturday June 1, 2019 at 11 a.m. Sophia does not have a cell phone. Investigators believe Sophia borrowed a phone and left a voicemail for a family member at 6:46 p.m. stating that she was lost and requested to be picked up from Rite Aid located at 2240 Southeast Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard. Sophia was gone by the time family arrived.  Sophia is described as a white female, 6'0" tall, 160 pounds. She was last seen wearing a gray hoodie over a white T-shirt, red baggy pants and black Vans shoes. She was last seen riding a

Oregon State Police On Saturday, June 1, 2019, at approximately 8:38 P.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two vehicle crash on Hwy 199 near milepost 21. Preliminary investigation revealed that a green Nissan Frontier, operated by Ryan Risely (26) of Lexington KY, was traveling northbound on Hwy 199 when it left the roadway and lost control. The vehicle entered the southbound lane of travel and impacted a blue Mazda 5, operated by Diego Thor (37) of Crescent City CA. Risley sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Diego Thor and a juvenile passenger were transported by ground ambulance to the hospital.  Another passenger, Moei Thor (35), sustained serious injury and was transported by air ambulance to the hospital Hwy 199 was closed for approximately 4.5 hours following the crash. OSP was assisted by Illinois Valley Fire, AMR, Mercy Flights, and the Oregon Department of Forestry.

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office On 6/1/19 at about 10:01 AM, Deschutes County dispatch received multiple 911 calls regarding a climber, later identified as Kelsey Hunter, who had fallen approximately 20 feet while climbing the Red Wall section of Smith Rock State Park.    Four Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, 11 Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Volunteers, Redmond Fire and Rescue and Smith Rock Rangers responded to the scene to tend to and rescue Kelsey. Kelsey was located below a Red Wall climbing route and was treated for non life-threatening injuries at the scene. She was then transported down the Misery Ridge trail via wheeled litter and then transported to Redmond St. Charles by ground ambulance for further treatment. It was later learned that the belay device that had been set up failed to prevent Kelsey’s fall. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal in

Junction City Police On Thursday May 30, 2019 at approximately 11:26 A.M. the Junction City Police Department received multiple calls from citizens reporting hearing multiple gunshots in the area of Bailey Park, located at the intersection of S.W. Bryant and S.W. Kalmia Streets in Junction City, Oregon.  Bailey Park is located in a densely-populated residential area and is only four or so blocks southeast of the Junction City High School.  In addition, the very east-most boundary of the park abuts the Guaranty RV Travel and Van Center which is populated with many workers and customers. While enroute to the area, officers observed three male children walking rapidly northbound through an alley which runs north and south between 5th and 6th Streets and is situated between Juniper and Kalmia Streets. Upon getting the children stopped at 6th Street, which is a mere three blocks from the Junction City High school Campus, one of the juveniles had a noticeable bulge in the front pocke

Roseburg Police Dept. On Thursday morning, May 30th, 2019 around 0530 hours, Roseburg Police Officers responded to a reported robbery at the Dutch Brothers coffee stand located at 1731 NE Stephens in Roseburg. 32 year old Aaron Schwab of Roseburg was identified as the suspect.  Officers later learned that Scwab allegedly entered the Dutch Brothers employee hut and took a cell phone from an employee.  Schwab then attempted to assault the male employee.  Schwab then exited the stand, jumped on the hood of a customer's truck, and tried to pull the vehicle owner out.  The vehicle owner fought back, defending himself.  Schwab assaulted the vehicle owner and then fled on foot.  As Officers arrived, Schwab remained uncooperative, and refused commands to be taken into custody.  Schwab was Tased by Officers, but he was able to remove the Taser probes and showed that he was going to fight with Officers.  At that time K9 Nike was released and he made a biting capture of Schwab on his up

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office After an ongoing investigation, an Elkton man has been arrested in connection with numerous sexual assaults and incidents of harassment, which took place in Elkton, Oregon.  The investigation began after two women came forward to report that they had been inappropriately touched numerous times over the course of their high school years by 49 year-old Elkton resident James Bryce Carnes. The allegations took place from 2013 - 2016 at his residence. On Wednesday, May 29, 2019, deputies contacted Carnes at his residence. Carnes was arrested and lodged in the Douglas County Jail on the charges of Sex Abuse 3 (multiple counts) and Harassment (multiple counts).

Roseburg Police Dept. On May 28th, 2019 just after 7:00 PM the Roseburg Police Department responded to the report of a vehicle being stolen from the 900 block of SE Pine Street in Roseburg.  The owner of the vehicle also reported a .357 revolver was inside the vehicle when it was stolen.  There were no suspect leads at the time the report was taken. On May 29th, 2019 at approximately 0900 hours, Roseburg Police Officers began to receive information regarding a 14 year old male observed with a firearm.  It was further reported this 14 year old male had earlier in the morning brandished the firearm where a group of fellow middle school students were waiting near a bus stop.  After the male displayed the gun, the other students ran from the area and the male allegedly fired one round into the ground.  No injuries or property damage were believed to have occurred during this incident. The 14 year old male was identified, and was later taken into custody without incident while he was

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office ROGUE RIVER, Ore. –  Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies say four people were injured in a crash in the Elderberry Flats area over Memorial Day weekend.  Deputies say none of the four occupants of the vehicle - all adults - were wearing seatbelts. On Saturday, May 25, 2019, at 4:04 p.m., dispatch received a 911 call reporting a crash at the 9.5 mile marker on West Fork Evans Creek Road.  The incident occurred in an area with no cellular phone service; witnesses had to drive several miles to call for help. Deputies say a 1987 Toyota 4-Runner operated by Steven Cagle Wyatt, 33, of Eagle Point, swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle in a curve on the narrow gravel road.  The vehicles did not collide, but Cagle Wyatt lost control of his vehicle and struck a large tree.  Personnel from Evans Valley Fire District and Rogue River Fire District responded to the scene.  Cagle Wyatt and two female passengers were transported by ambulance to

Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety On 05/27/19 at 0001 hours, GPDPS dispatch received 911 calls of a male subject who had been struck by a vehicle in front of Burger King, located at 501 Rogue River Hwy in Grants Pass. GPDPS Police and Fire/Rescue units responded along with American Medical Response (AMR). On arrival, the male subject was found in the roadway and the vehicle, a 2004 Honda Civic pulled over on the side of the roadway. The male in the roadway was unresponsive but breathing. He had obvious injuries, was tended to by Fire/Rescue and AMR personnel. The male was later identified as 21 year-old, Tyler Lyons who has a listed Medford address. He was taken to RVMC in Medford with serious but determined non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle, Jeffrey Kime Pelt was cooperative with the investigation and was not impaired by intoxicants. GPDPS Traffic reconstruction specialists and a major crimes detective were summoned to assist with the investigation. F

Oregon Military Department KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore . – The 173rd Fighter Wing out of Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore. will conduct Memorial Day flyovers for ceremonies at locations throughout Oregon. F-15 Eagle fighter jets are scheduled to conduct flyovers at the following community locations at, or around, the designated times on Monday, May 27.  11:00 a.m. Veterans Memorial Park, Klamath Falls, Ore. 11:15 a.m. Eagle Point National Cemetery, Eagle Point, Ore. 11:30 a.m. Roseburg National Cemetery, Roseburg, Ore. 11:45 a.m. Memory Gardens, Medford, Ore. 11:53 a.m. Hillcrest Memorial Park, Medford, Ore. 12:00 p.m. Siskiyou Memorial Park, Medford, Ore. 12:15 p.m. Riverside Park, Grants Pass, Ore. 12:30 p.m. Brookings Harbor Port, Brookings, Ore. 12:40 p.m. Curry County Veterans Memorial, Gold Beach, Ore. All passes will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and about 400 mph airspeed. Flights could be canceled or times changed due to inclement

Oregon Military Department PORTLAND, Ore gon  – The 142nd Fighter Wing out of the Portland Air National Guard Base in Portland, Ore., will conduct Memorial Day flyovers for ceremonies at locations throughout Oregon. Oregon Air National Guard F-15 Eagle fighter jets are scheduled to conduct flyovers at the following community locations at, or around, the designated times on Monday, May 27, 2019.  10:10 a.m. Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Ore. 10:15 a.m. Mountain View Cemetery, Oregon City, Ore. 10:30 a.m. Downtown District, Wasco, Ore. 11:10 a.m. Veterans Memorial Park, Beaverton, Ore. 11:15 a.m. Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Portland, Ore. Additionally, the 142nd Fighter Wing will be conducting a funeral flyover at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Gresham, Ore., at approximately 1:30 p.m. today, May 23. All passes will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and about 400 mph airspeed. Flights could be canceled or times changed due to inclement weat

Portland Police Bureau On Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 2:34 A.M., East Precinct Officers received a report of a disturbance at the Lux Hookah Lounge at 12436 Southeast Powell Boulevard. There was a report of two males fighting, with one threatening to get a gun. Multiple officers responded to the scene and ultimately determined no one had a firearm. Numerous police vehicles were on scene with their overhead emergency lights activated.  As one of the officers was returning to his car on Southeast Powell Boulevard between 124th and 125th Avenues, he saw a Honda Accord traveling westbound on Powell Boulevard toward him. He tucked up against his car trying to avoid being hit, but was struck by the rear view mirror of the passing vehicle. The vehicle did not stop until other officers got behind it at Southeast 122nd Avenue and Southeast Powell Boulevard.  The officer was transported to an area hospital by ambulance. He was treated and released and is recovering at home.  The driver of t

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office   On 05/26/2019 at approximately 1:13am, a Deschutes County Deputy was traveling west on NE Bear Creek Road near NE Alpenview Lane and reported to dispatch that a vehicle had swerved into his lane and almost hit him head on.  The deputy took evasive action, going off the roadway to avoid being struck by a gold 1998 Buick Century. The deputy turned around to attempt to stop the vehicle and the driver failed to yield to emergency lights and sirens.  Bend Police Officers, Sunriver Police, and additional Deschutes County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area to assist. The pursuit lasted approximately 9 minutes.   Motor vehicle traffic in the area was minimal.  The suspect reached a maximum speed of 55mph on SE 3rd Street, but speeds were generally in the 35-40mph zone.  The suspect avoided multiple attempts to utilize a Pursuit Immobilization Technique (PIT).  Spike strips were successfully deployed by Bend Police on SE Parrell Road.  The veh

Yamhill Co. Sheriff's Office Yesterday, 52 year old Michael John Wolfe was taken into custody by investigators from the Salem Police Department in connection with the disappearance of Karissa and William Fretwell.  He was booked into the Yamhill County Jail on two counts of Aggravated Murder and two counts of Kidnapping in the First Degree.  He is being held without bail. At this time, searchers are continuing to look for Karissa and William in the rural Hopewell area.  Due to the venue of the search and the criminal prosecution taking place in Yamhill County, media is asked to direct enquiries to the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office from this point forward.  The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office and Salem Police Department have no plans to release any additional information on this case unless something of significance develops in the search for Karissa and William.  The next planned media release will take place after Michael Wolfe’s arraignment, which is currently sche

Oregon City Police Dept At about 3:30 pm yesterday, an Oregon City man called 9-1-1 and told dispatch he had been shot by his roommate, 31-year-old Daniel Craig Wiese, inside their apartment at the Mt. View Apartments, 1840 Molalla Ave.  Officers arrived a short time later.  We were able to determine the victim was in a bedroom.  Our officers and Clackamas County deputies were able to break out the bedroom window and enter the bedroom not knowing were the gunman was.  The officers and deputies were able to evacuate the victim through the window and he was transported to OHSU with life threatening injuries. The Clackamas County Inter-Agency SWAT and CNT teams responded.  The team deployed gas in an attempt to get Mr. Wiese to peacefully surrender.  During the deployment one team member fired a shot but Mr. Wiese was not hit.  Mr. Wiese ultimately exited the rear of his apartment but was not cooperating.  Less lethal weapons were deployed and Mr. Wiese was ultimately taken into cu

Salem Police Dept. The Salem Police Department has Michael John Wolfe in custody. Wolfe is being charged with two counts of Aggravated Murder and two counts of Kidnapping. Final charges will be determined by the Office of the District Attorney of Yamhill County. Salem Police investigators and other law enforcement partners continue the search for Karissa and William Fretwell in rural Yamhill County. We still need the public’s help in locating Karissa and William. Please refer to the images previously released. Anyone with information regarding this case should call the Salem Police Department Tips Hotline at 503-588-8477. # # # _____ UPDATE on May 23, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Salem, Ore. — The Salem Police Department has developed a person of interest in the disappearance of Karissa and William Fretwell. Michael John Wolfe, age 52 of Gaston, Oregon, is sought for questioning by the Salem Police Department and the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office. Wolfe is a white ma

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office CURTIN, Ore.  - On Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at 1:20 pm, Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding a domestic dispute that had occurred at a residence in the 1000-block of Bear Creek Road earlier that day. The initial report was that the resident, 43 year-old Gregory Wayne Ferguson, had fired a weapon at his girlfriend inside the home in the presence of a small child. Both the child and female had left the residence before reporting the incident. Despite their efforts, deputies were unsuccessful in contacting Ferguson regarding the reported incident. Deputies continued the investigation and were able to contact Ferguson at his residence Thursday morning.  Deputies later served a search warrant at the residence for evidence of the disturbance. During the search of the home, deputies located evidence as well a substantial quantity methamphetamine and other suspected controlled substances. Ferguso

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office Sisters, OR – Two Arrested After Shots Fired During Dispute Between Employer and Employee On May 23rd, 2019 at approximately 9:17PM, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a dispute near the intersection of USFS Road 1505 and USFS Road 1513, in the wilderness about 5 miles southwest of Sisters, Oregon. The caller reported that he was assaulted with a firearm by his employer after a physical altercation at a campground. Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Black Butte Ranch Police Officers and Oregon State Police Troopers responded to the area and began searching for the suspect who fled the area. About an hour after the incident, a DCSO Deputy, located the suspect on Highway 126 near milepost 102. A high risk traffic stop was conducted and Justin Richard Swope, age 41, of Terrebonne, Oregon was detained without further incident. Highway 126 was briefly closed during the traffic stop.   An investigation

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore. – Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 28-year-old woman. Courtney Tolan was last seen yesterday around 2:00 p.m. leaving her Gresham residence near 162nd Ave. and Glisan St. Tolan has red/pink died hair, hazel eyes, is approximately 5-feet-5-inches tall and 185 pounds. Tolan is having mental health issues and her family is worried about her. She was last seen wearing a black tank top, black pants, and carrying a large white and red purse. There is no known vehicle information. Anyone who knows of Tolan’s whereabouts is asked to call Gresham Police.

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office ASHLAND, Ore. – A man fell to his death Wednesday night while hiking on a trail northeast of Ashland. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) search and rescue (SAR) tactical rope rescue team (TRRT) recovered the man’s body at the base of a steep cliff. On May 22, 2019, at 8:08 p.m., dispatch received a call from a woman reporting a man had fallen from the Lost Falls trail. The woman had to hike to another location to obtain cell phone coverage to call 911. JCSO deputies responded to the area with personnel from Ashland Fire & Rescue and Mercy Flights. The man was found deceased in the water at the base of a 100-foot cliff. The victim was identified as Michael Kent Brewster, 63, of Medford. His family has been notified of his death. JCSO search and rescue (SAR) personnel returned Thursday morning to recover Brewster’s body during daylight hours. An investigator with the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office accompanied SAR du

Oregon State Police  On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at approximately 9:45 P.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Hwy 101 milepost 223 near Lakeside. Preliminary investigation reveals that a Ford pickup was traveling on Hwy 101 when for unknown reasons left the roadway and rolled.   The operator, and lone occupant, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  The driver is identified as Joey Vandenhey (60) of Lakeside, OR. OSP was assisted by Lower Umpqua Ambulance, North Bend Chapel, and the Coos County Sheriff's Office.

Oregon State Police  On Thursday, May 23, 2019 at approximately 9:45 am, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop involving a stolen Ford F350 truck on Hwy 99 near Milliron. The driver of the vehicle increased speed and deputies pursued the driver southbound on Hwy 99, onto Greenhill Road, Clearlake, and Lawrence before the suspect fled on foot on Dalewood Drive. During the pursuit the suspect rammed occupied Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles and deputies discharged their firearms. No injuries have been reported. The suspect, identified as 34 year old Keith Newsome, has been taken into custody. The Interagency Deadly Force Investigations Team (IDFIT) has been assigned to investigate the incident. Further information will be provided following the investigation when more facts are known.

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office   On May 19th, 2019, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shots fired in the area of Highway 99 and Grant Smith Road, in the Green District. Sheriff’s Office Detectives were activated and determined that an employee of a business in the area was leaving work, when she was shot at by a person who had been in the area.  The employee was being picked up in a vehicle when the attack occurred.  Neither the employee or the person providing the ride were injured in the attack, despite being fired at around 15 times. The investigators were able to determine that the suspect in the case was 36 year-old Roseburg area resident, Joshua Preston.  The victim and suspect were known to each other. On 05-21-19, at around 1750 hours, Joshua Preston was contacted by members of the Sheriff’s Office and taken into custody without incident.  He was lodged at the Douglas County Jail on multiple charges including; Attempted Assault I Felo

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office   ROSEBURG, Ore.  - Detectives are following up on leads after a vehicle was struck by gunfire in Green Sunday night. At about 10:22 pm, deputies were dispatched to investigate a report of shots fired in the area of Ladd Lane, but were unable to locate any witnesses or the source of the gunfire. At approximately 11:00 pm, dispatchers received a report from an individual who stated their vehicle had been struck by gunfire earlier in the evening near Taco Bell. No one was injured in the incident. Detectives were notified and are currently investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Investigations Division at 541-440-4458 or the non-emergency dispatch center at 541-440-4471.