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Junction City Police Thursday, November 21st, 2019 marked the beginning of a three-day run of violent encounters that could have resulted in the death or serious injury of the suspect, bystanders, or police; and in two incidents Junction City Police Officers were injured, one of them being serious. At about 8:00 AM on Thursday November 21st Junction City Officers responded to an emergency call for assistance from the Oregon State Police who had located a suspect in a domestic violence case the two agencies had jointly worked on hours earlier that morning.  Officers arrived to find a lone Trooper on the ground and violently fighting with the suspect.  After a short time, and an extreme struggle, the three officers were able to subdue the subject who was ultimately taken into custody. On Friday, November 22nd, at about 1:00 PM Junction City Officers responded to an incomplete 911 call for help at a convenience store on Hwy 99.  Upon arrival officers found a male subject who stated

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Junction City Police Robert William Havery, 39, of Boise Idaho was arrested Thursday morning, December 12, 2019, and lodged in the Ada County Jail on felony charges stemming from his involvement with Mildred Sweaney, a 17-year old girl missing from Junction City, Oregon. Mildred was originally reported missing from her Junction City home on Saturday, December 7, 2019 when she failed to return from a walk around the neighborhood.  The Junction City Police Department immediately launched an intensive media campaign concurrently with an aggressive investigation to locate any possible leads.  During a lengthy interview of many family and friends on Sunday night, Havery’s name was identified as a possible person of interest.  Upon making phone contact with Havery investigators found him to be uncooperative and later determined he had actually provided a false address.  With further investigation Havery’s complete identity was determined, as was his true address. Investigators from

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office CAMAS VALLEY, Ore.  - A Camas Valley man is in jail following an child sexual abuse investigation by detectives.  In late November, the Sheriff's Office Investigations Division was contacted regarding possible sexual crimes against a child. Detectives conducted a thorough investigation and learned 37 year-old Jeffrey Aaron Herberger of Camas Valley had sexually assaulted a minor child known to him.  On Wednesday, December 11, 2019, Herberger was interviewed by detectives and subsequently arrested. He was transported to the Douglas County Jail where he was lodged on charges of 3rd Degree Sexual Abuse and Harassment. 

Roseburg Police Dept. Around 0100 hours on the morning of December 12th, 2019 the Roseburg Police Department investigated a reported burglary at the 420 Club, 2576 NE Stephens in Roseburg.  During that investigation they learned several suspects gained entry into the business by damaging a window, gaining entry, and stealing merchandise from inside.  Officers were able to identify a description of a vehicle of interest in that incident, and they provided that information to local law enforcement agencies. Just before 0500 hours an off duty Douglas County Sheriff's Office Deputy found the vehicle traveling on NE Stephens, and reported the information to on-duty Officers.  Officers located the vehicle traveling north in the 2600 block of NE Stephens.   The vehicle, a red Volkswagen beetle, then suddenly accelerated away from Officers, continuing northbound on Stephens.  Speeds reached between 65-80 MPH, and Officers backed off because they were approaching a construction a

Oregon State Police  On December 6, 2019 Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Troopers received information from the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife regarding a disturbing video shared via social media.  The video displayed what appeared to be a young adult male climbing onto, and eventually riding on the back of a live and exhausted mule deer buck while it was contained within a fenced enclosure.  Throughout the video, the mule deer buck can be heard grunting and/or bleating and after escaping the rider, the buck jumped into a linked fence, multiple times, attempting to escape the enclosure.  After reviewing the video, OSP Fish & Wildlife Troopers conducted further investigation and identified two suspects from Riley, OR.  The primary suspect, identified as Jacob Belcher (18) from Riley, OR., was located on a rural ranch in Harney County where he was interviewed by Troopers.  The investigation and interviews revealed that the buck mule deer had entrapped

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On December 3, 2019, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies booked Michael William Hern, 42, on 26 sex crimes covering a span of more than two decades. Mr. Hern is from the Washington County area, but was last living in Cave Junction, OR. Detectives learned Mr. Hern abused at least seven girls, but due to the statute of limitations can only be charged with abusing six girls at this time. Detectives first learned of the abuse after receiving a report on July 1, 2019. During that initial investigation, detectives learned of two previous investigations into Mr. Hern from 2005 that were then re-opened. During the course of the investigation, detectives have uncovered cases of abuse from as long ago as 1994 and as recent as 2017. The ages of the victims in the case range between four and 15. Due to the length of time the abuse occurred and the number of victims involved, detectives believe there may be more victims. In addition to Washington

Junction City Police   Mildred Grace Sweaney, the youth that was reported missing on December 7th has been located and is safe.  Junction City Police Department investigators located a number of leads pointing to an acquaintance in the state of Idaho.  The FBI and Boise Police detectives located Mildred when they responded to the residence of the acquaintance.  There is no evidence that Mildred was taken or being held against her will.  However, this is an active an ongoing investigation and further details will be released when possible.  Anyone having any information (new or old) on or about Mildred is still requested to immediately contact the Junction City Police Department, at 541-998-1245, for the purpose of completing this investigation.  The Junction City Police Department wants to thank the community for their concern and efforts in helping locate Mildred.

Oregon State Police  On Tuesday, December 10, 2019  at approximately 2:35 P.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 62 near milepost 10. Preliminary investigation reveals a PT Cruiser, operated by Jason Renfro (35) of Medford, was traveling westbound on Hwy 62 when for unknown reasons crossed the center line and struck a eastbound VW Beetle operated by Rickie Beer (70) of Eagle Point. Beer sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  His passenger, Susan Beer (67) of Eagle Point, was transported to the hospital with injuries. Renfro and his passenger, Lawrence Hunsley (59) of Prospect, were transported to the hospital with injuries.  OSP was assisted by Jackson County Fire District 3, Eagle Point Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

Junction City Police There has still been no sign of 17 year old Mildred Grace Sweaney who was reported missing from her Junction City, Oregon Home on Saturday, December 7th.  While information of her disappearance has begun to flood social media channels and news media outlets, relatively little new information has been developed other than Mildred may have some connections in the state of Idaho. Information regarding Mildred, along with two new photos has been entered into the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) Database.  NCMEC case workers have created, and widely distributed, a poster with Mildred’s information nationwide, including sending automated faxes to businesses in the Eugene, Springfield, and Junction areas.  This is an active investigation; anyone having any information (new or old) on or about Mildred is requested to immediately contact the Junction City Police Department at 541-998-1245.

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office ROSEBURG, Ore. –  Over the weekend, deputies took several reports of mail theft from residential mailboxes, including packages. On Sunday, December 9, 2019, around 9:30 am, while investigating the thefts, a deputy received a report of a female who was looking through mailboxes in the area of Doerner Road near Buffalo Lane. The deputy contacted 21 year-old Kayla Lee Alamprese of Roseburg and found her to be in possession of stolen mail and items. Alamprese was arrested and taken to the Douglas County Jail where she was lodged on 13 counts of Mail Theft. The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public of some crime prevention tips so their holidays aren’t spoiled. Consider a residential locking mailbox or renting a post office box. Check your mail daily. If leaving the area, ask the postal service to hold your mail until you return.  Know when your packages will be arriving by monitoring tracking information available by the shipping

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office RIDDLE, Ore.  - A Riddle woman was arrested on Thursday, December 5, 2019, on multiple sex crimes against a juvenile male. Deputies served a search warrant at the home of 36 year-old Rheta Leanne Melvin of Riddle last Thursday. Deputies had started an investigation after learning that Melvin had sexual contact with a teenage male. Melvin initially began messaging the juvenile and exchanging photographs of a sexual nature through a social media platform. Melvin and the juvenile made arrangements to meet and had sexual contact. Melvin was arrested following the search warrant and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges: Using a Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct Online Sexual Corruption of a Child – First Degree Sodomy 3 Rape 3 Contributing to the Sexual Delinquency of a Minor Deputies believe there could be additional witnesses or juveniles who have had contact with Melvin. Anyone with information is aske

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office On 12/8/19 at approximately 8:45pm, Deschutes County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an in-progress domestic dispute on Shoshone Road in the Deschutes River Woods neighborhood.  While in route, deputies learned that two females had engaged in a physical struggle with the father of an infant child, and fled the residence with the child.  Deputies subsequently learned one of the females, Amber Skeele, was the child’s mother, and the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) had removed the infant from her care, placing the infant with his father, due to a recent arrest involving child neglect, which is still under investigation.  Probable Cause was developed for the crimes of Custodial Interference in the First Degree, Burglary in the First Degree, and Contempt of Court.  Deputies conducted an extensive search of the region for the females and their associated vehicle.  Skeele was reportedly from the Eugene area, but other information was

Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office On Friday December 6, 2019 at approximately 1354 hrs, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an unoccupied vehicle located down an embankment on a forest service road south of Takilma by Christmas Tree Hunters. Josephine County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and confirmed the vehicle belonged to Missing Person, Russell Wilcox.  A deceased male was located approximately 100 ft down the embankment, directly below the vehicle. Due to night conditions and very steep terrain, it was determined a recovery would be unsafe at this time.  On Saturday December 7, 2019 Josephine County SAR – Rope Rescue/High Angle Team responded and recovered the deceased.  At approximately 0857 hrs, the Sheriff’s Office positively identified the decedent as Russell Wilcox and was able to notify next of kin.   Wilcox was reported missing on November 29, 2019 at 2021 hrs after he was last seen driving on Waldo Road with Grants Pass as his des

Junction City Police On December 7th, 2019 at approximately 9:59 P.M. Kelly Sweaney reported his daughter, Mildred Grace Sweaney, age 17, of Junction City, Oregon as missing.  Mr. Sweaney stated while Mildred seemed to be in a good mood up to the time of her disappearance. Mildred does suffer from depression and as of late has been suicidal.  Mr. Sweaney stated that around 6:00 P.M. Mildred said she was going to go for a walk but has not returned home, nor has she been heard from since.  The Sweaney family is even more concerned because Mildred left her cell phone behind, along with some handwritten notes with concerning content. Mildred is described as 5’5”, 120 pounds with blue eyes, short blonde hair, and has a slim build.  Mildred wears glasses and has multiple ear piercings.  Mildred was last seen wearing a blue baseball cap, a dark greyish/blueish Camp Baldwin jacket, and a dark hoodie sweatshirt.  Anyone with information about Mildred’s whereabouts, or who has additio

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office On December 5th, 2019, detectives and deputies from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Phoenix Police Department, executed a search warrant in the 100 block of Northridge Terrace, Medford, Oregon. Investigators found evidence of multiple crimes involving burglaries and thefts in multiple locations in Jackson County. Two suspects were arrested at the search warrant scene. They are: Brandin Gregory McConkey, dob 082784, of the 100 block of Northridge Terrace Medford, OR and Gina Marie Messenger, dob 092589, of the same address. McConkey was lodged at Jackson County Jail on Charges of Burglary I, Aggravated Theft I, UUMV and UEMV. Messenger was lodged on three charges of Identity Theft and one charge of Theft I.

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office   ROSEBURG, Ore.  - On Monday, December 2, 2019, at 5:09 PM, the Douglas County 9-1-1 Center received a call from a male who reported hearing a female on his walkie talkie radio who reported she had been shot by a male and was in need of medical attention.  Multiple emergency services were dispatched to the generalized area and searched for the reported victim. The caller told dispatchers the female was hysterical and could not provide an accurate description of where she was located.  During the investigation, deputies sent a reverse 9-1-1 to residents in the area asking them to call if they heard or witnessed any type of a disturbance. No additional information was received. Ultimately, law enforcement was unable to locate any victim. "If this incident was fabricated, those involved can be held criminally liable," said Sgt. Brad O'Dell. Those responsible could face arrest for Disorderly Conduct (ORS 162.025) and/or Initiating a

Police Logs for 12/2/2019 PATROL: Roseburg Police OFFICER: RPD DATE: 12/02/2019 LOCATION: 900 Block Rowe, Roseburg TIME: 1625 INCIDENT: Parole Violation CASE #: 195708 PERSON(S): (S) Cantwell, William Thomas (41) Roseburg CHARGE(S): Warrant - Contempt of Court (Roseburg Municipal) Parole Violation VEHICLE(S): DETAIL(S): Cantwell was contacted in the area and arrested on a warrant and a Parole Violation. DISPO: Lodged at Corrections. PATROL: Roseburg Police OFFICER: RPD DATE: 12/02/2019 LOCATION: Garden Valley / Goetz, Roseburg TIME: 1700 INCIDENT: Non-Injury Traffic Collision CASE #: 195710 PERSON(S): (D1) Holm, Donna (68) Glide (D2) Williams, Aaron (88) Roseburg (D3) Ash, Diane (67) Roseburg CHARGE(S): Holm - Following Too Closely VEHICLE(S): Holm - 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe OR/#CL59807 Williams - 2006 Subaru Outback OR/#696DVY Ash - 2017 Nissan Versa AL/#7725BA9 DETAIL(S): Holm was driving westbound on Garden Valley in the left lane of travel. While looking to s

Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety UPDATE The Grants Pass Department of Public Safety received several tips on the possible location of suspect Scott Murphy. At around 8:45 this morning, a resident in the area of 1050 NE Churchill St reported a suspicious person sitting on the porch of this vacant residence. Patrol officers and detectives responded and arrested Murphy. He is being lodged at the Josephine County Jail on the following charges from this case: Using a Child in a Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct Sexual Abuse I (6 counts) Sodomy I (4 counts) GPDPS would like to thank the public for their awareness and assistance in helping us locate this suspect. On 12-02-19 at approximately 1605 hours, the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety received a report of a sexual offense involving Scott Aaron Murphy.  Officers were provided with a video depicting Murphy engaging in a sexual act with a young child who was known to Murphy.  It is unknown at this time if

Police Logs for 11/28 to 12/1/2019 PATROL: Roseburg Police OFFICER: RPD DATE: 11/28/2019 LOCATION: 200 Block NE Stephens, Roseburg TIME: 0922 INCIDENT: Trespass CASE #: 195641 PERSON(S): (S) Zehe, Fredrick Harold (48) Roseburg CHARGE(S): Criminal Trespass II VEHICLE(S): DETAIL(S): An Officer checked under the bridge in the 200 block of NE Stephens knowing ODOT has had issues with people trespassing and damaging their fencing. Zehe was found in the area with numerous belongings around him. DISPO: Cited and Released. PATROL: Roseburg Police OFFICER: RPD DATE: 11/28/2019 LOCATION: 600 Block Lane, Roseburg TIME: 1530 INCIDENT: Warrant Arrest CASE #: 195646 PERSON(S): (S) Weaver, James (37) Roseburg CHARGE(S): Warrant - Contempt of Court (Douglas County Circuit Court) VEHICLE(S): DETAIL(S): Weaver was contacted in the area and arrested on the listed warrant. DISPO: Lodged at Corrections. PATROL: Roseburg Police OFFICER: RPD DATE: 11/28/2019 LOCATION: 780