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UPDATED - Missing: Missing Father and 2 year-old Daughter

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office UPDATE 08/15/2019 7:30 PM The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is still actively investigating the missing persons case involving a father and his 2 year old daughter.   "We have contacted and spoken to a number of friends and family and still have almost no information as to the whereabouts of Sean and Madison," Sgt. Brad O'Dell said. "At this point we need the public’s help in locating this father and daughter. Please be vigilant and report any information you believe to be important to this case," O'Dell urged. Sean Moss and his 2 year-old daughter, Madison Moss, were last seen in northeast Roseburg about 11:30 PM on Friday August 9, 2019. Sean drives a dark green Chevy Trailblazer with front end damage on the right side of the bumper with Oregon license plate 549DBU.  The Sheriff’s Office is very concerned about the welfare of Sean and his daughter. Anyone with information is asked to call 541-440-4458. ORIG

Telephone Service Outage Affecting 911

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office   DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. -  A CenturyLink telephone service outage is affecting approximately 1700 customers in the Sutherlin and Oakland areas. The outage may prevent residents in those areas from dialing 9-1-1 from their landline telephones. The telephone service provider is currently investigating the cause of the outage, and there is no estimated time of repair.  Residents who are affected may be able to dial 9-1-1 from a cellular device in the event of an emergency. Both Sutherlin and Oakland Fire Departments are also staffed with personnel while the issue is being resolved.  Residents wishing to check on the status of the telephone service should contact CenturyLink.

Male Arrested For Luring A Minor: Additional Victims Sought

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Beaverton Police Dept. On July 16, 2019 Beaverton Police detectives arrested 61-year-old Gregory Ryder Anderson, a Lake Oswego resident, for Luring a Minor and Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in the First Degree. On July 16, law enforcement officers working in the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force, communicated with Mr. Anderson via a social media application.  Law enforcement officers, posing as a 15-year-old male, agreed to meet Mr. Anderson to engage in sexual activity.  When Mr. Anderson arrived at the agreed upon location, he was arrested by BPD detectives.  Mr. Anderson was taken to Washington County Jail and charged with Luring a Minor and Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in the First Degree. On August 2, evidence in this case was presented to a Washington County Grand Jury.  The Grand Jury indicted Mr. Anderson for the following charges: Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in the First Degree, two counts of Luring a Minor and Attempted Sodomy in the Third Degree.

Commercial Fire and Explosion

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Albany Fire Dept. Tangent Rural Fire District and Albany Fire Department responded to a first alarm commercial fire and explosion, August 15, 2019, at 7:53 a.m., at 33992 Seven Mile Lane.  The property is owned by Selmet, Inc., a titanium casting manufacturer located in Tangent Rural Fire District.    The 911 caller reported an explosion in the Foundry Building and subsequent fire.  Over 30 fire crew members responded and were able to extinguish the fire and determine there was no chemical hazard to the employees or the public.  Two Selmet employees were transported by Albany Fire to Albany General Hospital.  One patient was flown by Life Flight to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland.  The patient is listed in critical condition.   Investigators from Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Tangent Rural Fire and the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office are working with Selmet, Inc. to determine cause and origin of the explosion.

Sex Offender Notification

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Marion Co. Sheriff's Office Marion County Sheriff's Office is releasing the following information pursuant to ORS181.507, OAR 291-28-30, which authorizes Parole and Probation 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: Todd Stiffler SID#: 7586243 DOB: 01/13/1970 CURRENT AGE: 49 RACE: W SEX: M HEIGHT: 6' 00'' WEIGHT: 200lbs HAIR: BRO EYES: GREEN RESIDENCE: 377 Pintail CT SE, Salem, OR 97306 Todd Stiffler is on probation for the crime of: UNLAWFUL PRESENCE WHERE CHILDREN CONGREGATE This person was granted S

M.A.D.G.E Fentanyl Seizure in Jackson County

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Medford Police Dept. On 07/28/19 at approximately 1:00 pm, MADGE detectives stopped a white 2008 Dodge Sprinter van on I-5 near milepost 16 and seized cocaine, scales and packaging.  The van was seized for a search warrant.  When the search warrant was served detectives found 60,000-80,000 fentanyl pills located in a hidden trap and packaged in such a way as to attempt to mask any odor.  The pills are similar in shape, color and markings to Oxycodone 30 pills; round, blue with a M on one side and 30 on the other side.  The street value a single fentanyl pills is approximately $50-.   Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but can be 50 to 100 times more potent.  There is a high risk of overdose associated with fentanyl.  According to  Acetyl Fentanyl Fact Sheet  synthetic opioids are the most common drugs associated with overdose deaths in the United States. Update: Arrested: Dubinstov, Pavel - 22 years old Dubinstov was lodged at Jackso

Second K9 Team Joining the Sheriff's Office

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore.  - The Sheriff's Office announced today that it will be adding a second K-9 team to the patrol division.  A generous donation from a couple in the community and the financial support of the Friends of Umpqua Valley Police K-9 Programs has made the addition possible.  Sergeants Brad O'Dell and Jon Dorland will be traveling next month to Riverside, California to select the new dog, which will be partnered with Deputy Brandon Black. The dog will then live with Deputy Black and the two will begin bonding as a team. This fall, they will undergo a training and certification process in partnership with the Springfield Police Department and Oregon Police Canine Association.  "We are very excited about this opportunity. This isn't just great news for the Sheriff's Office, this is something that the entire community will benefit from. We sincerely thank everyone involved," said, Sgt. Brad O'Dell. 

East Evans Fire Sparked by BHO Lab

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Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office ROGUE RIVER, Ore. – Investigators say a wildfire that burned 155 acres was started by an explosion in an illegal marijuana extraction laboratory.  One man is in jail on charges related to drug manufacturing and arson, while detectives continue their investigation.   On Friday, August 2, 2019, at 2:38 p.m., dispatch received a 911 call reporting a wildfire in the 18700-block of East Evans Creek Road.  The fire, later dubbed the East Evans Fire, quickly spread, leading to the evacuation of nearby residences and the closure of a section of East Evans Creek Road.  Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies arriving at the scene learned the fire began in a makeshift structure that housed a post extraction operation, commonly known as a "butane honey oil" (BHO) laboratory.  The process generally involves the use of flammable solvents to extract oils from marijuana plants, creating a concentrated form of the drug.  Detectives with the Il

MISSING: MISSING FATHER AND 2 YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office ROSEBURG, Ore. -  The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking information into the whereabouts of a missing Roseburg man and his 2 year-old daughter.  29 year-old Sean Michael Moss and his daughter, Madison Moss were reported missing on Monday, August 12 at 10:18 am. They were last seen by Moss' co-worker on the evening of Friday, August 9th. Family members were expecting Sean and Madison to attend the Douglas County Fair on August 10th, but they did not arrive.  Sean drives a dark green Chevy Trailblazer with front end damage on the right side of the bumper with Oregon license plate 549DBU. Sean is described as 5'9'' tall and 160 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He has scars from his chin to his waistline. He also has a full back tattoo and a tattoo that reads "Lilly" on his left arm.  Madison is described as 3'0'' tall and 25 lbs with curly brown hair with one green

Toddler's Death Under Investigation

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Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office   EAGLE POINT, Ore. – Detectives are investigating the death of an Eagle Point toddler.  The girl was found unresponsive in her home on Monday afternoon. On August 5, 2019, at 3:24 p.m., an Eagle Point Police Department officer was dispatched to a call of CPR in progress at 233 S. Shasta Avenue #63, Eagle Point.  The 911 caller reported a child in the home was not breathing. Alivia Rose Allen, 2, was unresponsive when police and Fire District 3 personnel arrived on scene.  She was transported by Mercy Flights ambulance to Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.  Alivia died at the hospital later that evening.  Eagle Point PD requested assistance with the investigation from Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives.  If anyone has information about the incident, they can call the JCSO tip line at (541) 774-8333. The cause and manner of Alivia’s death has not yet been determined.  According to the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office, an a