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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office Update-08/07/2019 9:30 AM Roseburg,Ore. -  The Douglas County Medical Examiner has released the name of the pedestrian who died on Sunday, August 4th, after being stuck by a vehicle.  37 year-old Shane David Dishner of Coquille was walking in the highway on 138E around 9:39 pm when the incident took place.  Next of kin has been notified. 

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office   UPDATE 08/06/2019 10:45 PM RIDDLE, Ore.  - Detectives have concluded their preliminary investigation into the death of a man reported on Tuesday August 6, 2019, in the 3000-block of Glenbrook Loop Road in Riddle. Detectives have determined the deceased male, 43 year-old Anthony Martin Malatino of Glendale, died as the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No additional information is expected to be released. Next of kin has been notified.

Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety   Officers and detectives from the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety are currently on scene of an officer involved shooting at the Oregon State Police-Grants Pass Office.  The suspect is deceased at the scene and there are minor injuries to the Troopers involved.  The scene is secure and there is no threat to the public.  Further details will follow as they are available.

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office RIDDLE, Ore.  - The Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation in the 3000-block of Glenbrook Loop Road.  At 7:41 am, dispatchers received a report of a possible medical aid. Deputies responded along with officers from Myrtle Creek Police Department at Oregon State Police and found a male subject deceased outside of the home. Detectives and the Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office are currently on scene conducting an investigation into the nature of the death. "It is too early in the investigation to determine if the death is the result of violence or suicide," said Sgt. Brad O'Dell. "We do not believe there is an ongoing risk to public safety," O'Dell added.  Anyone with information which may assist in the investigation is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division at 541-440-4458. Case#19-3616 

Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety Over the last few weeks there has been a rash of counterfeit bills being passed at several Grants Pass businesses. Grants Pass Detectives obtained information that the source of the counterfeit manufacturing was at 725 SW Burgess Street, Grants Pass Oregon. Grants Pass Detectives made contact at 725 SW Burgess Street and after a subsequent investigation, Detectives were able to obtain evidence that counterfeit bills were being manufacturing in the garage of the residence.  The following individuals were taken into custody on various charges. Alan Dole was arrested on the following charges: Forgery 1, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 1, Criminal Possession of a Forgery Device, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Conspiracy and Probation Violation. Lodged at Josephine County Jail. James Mongold was arrested on the following charges: Forgery 1, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 1, Criminal Possession of a Forgery De

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office ROSEBURG, Ore.  - At 9:39 pm, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report of a vehicle which had struck a pedestrian on Highway 138E near Hatfield Drive.  Immediately prior to the crash, dispatchers had been receiving reports of a male pedestrian walking in the highway. Deputies arrived and learned a 2008 Honda Civic, operated by 19 year-old Curtis James Weaver of Roseburg, was traveling east on Highway 138 when he struck a the male pedestrian who was in Weaver's lane of travel and wearing dark clothing. The pedestrian, whose name is being withheld pending next of kin notification, died at the scene.   Weaver is cooperating with deputies and assisting them in the investigation.  Crash Reconstructionists are continuing their investigation and are seeking witnesses prior to the collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 541-440-4471 referencing case number 19-3595.

Roseburg Fire Dept. At 4:18 p.m. on August 4, 2019, Roseburg Fire Department personnel responded to a reported structure fire at 477 NE Winchester Street.  Upon arrival at the two-story duplex, firefighters found heavy smoke and fire from the backside of the structure.  All residents had existed the structure prior to firefighters arriving. When firefighters arrived, they made entry through the front door and additional lines were deployed to the back of the home.  The fire was quickly extinguished and overhaul was completed.  Firefighters were able to protect the surrounding homes from damage.  One family of seven was displaced and being assisted by the American Red Cross. Nine firefighters assisted with firefighting operations.  Other agencies assisting with the fire included Avista, Roseburg Police Department, and Pacific Power.  The cause of the fire was determined to be discarded smoking material outside of the structure.  Damage to the structure was estimated to be approxim

Linn County Sheriff's Office Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports yesterday, August 2, his deputies investigated the death of a man who was crushed by a tree while operating an excavator.  This occurred at Olsen Honey Farms on Pirtle Drive, outside of Albany.  The Linn County 911 Center received a 911 call from a man screaming for help at 3:31 p.m.  The man would not answer the dispatcher’s questions and eventually was unresponsive on the phone.  Dispatchers used the 911 system to get a location for the caller.  Deputies started arriving in the area approximately 10 minutes later and began looking for the source of the call.   There was nothing obviously visible from the roadway but deputies were eventually able to find the man in a John Deere excavator.  The man had been excavating a treed area on the farm when one of the large trees fell, crushing the cab of the excavator with the man inside. Deputies found the man deceased and pinned inside.  They were unable to immed

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office ROSEBURG, Ore.  - On July 29, 2019, Deputies received a report of potential sex crimes. The investigation indicated 30 year-old Kyle Andrew Humphrey of Days Creek had been soliciting nude photographs from an underage female and having sexual contact with her in exchange for gifts.  On August 2, 2019, Detectives with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the Roseburg Police Department contacted Humphrey at his place of employment regarding the allegations during which Humphrey admitted to having contact with two minor females.  At the conclusion of the interview, Humphrey was arrested and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges:  Rape I Using a Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct Sexual Abuse II Online Sexual Corruption of a Minor 1st Degree Purchasing Sex with a Minor Computer Crime Anyone with knowledge of Humphrey's conduct or who has had contact of this nature with Humphrey is asked to contact

DCSO Jailviewer FAILURE TO REPORT AS SEX OFFENDER - 1 UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE