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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office ROSEBURG, Ore.  - On Friday, December 20, 2019, at approximately 12:15 pm, an observant deputy saw a white 1995 Honda that was previously reported as stolen pass by his location on Roberts Creek Road. The deputy turned around and attempted to stop the vehicle, at which time the driver accelerated and led deputies on a pursuit.  A police officer from Roseburg Police Department was able to successfully deploy spike strip on the vehicle near Dixonville. Despite the spike strips, the suspect continued to attempt to elude deputies toward Glide on Highway 138 East. As the pursuit continued, a deputy in the Glide area successfully deployed a second set of spike strips on the vehicle.  The driver continued east on Highway 138 on only the rims of the vehicle. In order to end the pursuit, a deputy performed a PIT (Pursuit Intervention Technique) maneuver. The PIT is a low-speed maneuver designed to cause the suspect vehicle to spin out, stall and come to

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office TILLER, Ore.  - On December 23, 2019, at 11:14 AM, Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies attempted to make contact with 39 year-old Rodger Vince Royle at a residence in the 34000-block of Tiller Trail Highway regarding an arrest warrant. The deputies later made a radio transmission that a male subject had retrieved a rifle with a scope. Deputies requested additional resources to the scene. Assistance was received from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Eagle Point Police Department, Myrtle Creek Police Department and Oregon State Police. Additionally, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Response Team and Jackson County SWAT Teams were dispatched. Deputies attempted to negotiate with Royle, but received no response. Shortly before 3:00 pm, the Tactical Response Team deployed gas into the shed where Royle was located and still did not receive a response. Additional gas was deployed at which time Royle exited the building. K9

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Oregon State Police  On June 6, 2018 Oregon Department of Transportation personnel located a human skull in the area of Interstate 5 near the 124 northbound exit ramp. Through DNA testing the remains were determined to be Scott Evenson (44 years of age at time of recovery) from Myrtle Creek, OR.  The Oregon State Police is requesting anyone with information about Evenson between 2015 and 2018 to please contact Detective Tina Nibblett at (541) 440-3334 or Detective Michael Tabor at (541) 440-3315 **************Previous Release****************** Human Skeletal Remains located near Interstate 5 in Roseburg Area Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into the discovery of human remains this morning near Interstate 5 in the Roseburg Area. Preliminary investigation revealed that on June 6, 2018 at about 8:00 AM, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) personnel were in the area of Interstate 5 near the exit 124 NB off ramp performing maintenance operatio

Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office On December 20, 2019 at approximately 2:30 PM the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, with the assistance of the Newport Police Department, Lincoln City Police Department, and the Toledo Police Department served a narcotics search warrant at 515 SE Melody Street, Depoe Bay, as a result of an ongoing investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine by Michael James Tatum, 56, and Casea Francis Williams, 34, both of Depoe Bay. Tatum and Williams are pictured below.  While executing the search warrant, upon contact with law enforcement, Tatum attempted to flush the methamphetamine. Subsequently, law enforcement located approximately 13 ounces of methamphetamine, packaging material, and scales in the residence. Also located in the residence was a user quantity of heroin, and various narcotics related paraphernalia.  Tatum and Williams were both transported to the Lincoln County Jail.  Tatum was lodged for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetami

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office On December 20th, 2019 Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Detectives made an arrest in a child pornography case first reported in 2018. The investigation began in September 2018 with a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The initial report was that child pornography was being downloaded at a residence in the 7300 block of Upper Applegate Road near Jacksonville, Oregon. The investigation led to a search warrant being served at the home of the suspect. Subsequently, evidence belonging to the suspect was analyzed by the Southern Oregon High Tech Crimes Task Force. Seven hundred images of child pornography were found along with over fifty images of animal sexual abuse. Detectives arrested Gary Lee Watts, 61 years old, of the 7300 block of Upper Applegate Rd. Jacksonville, Oregon at his home this morning. Watts was lodged at the Jackson County Jail. He is lodged on twenty counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse I (ORS 16

Oregon State Police  On Friday, December 20, 2019, at approximately 4:05 P.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Hwy 138W near milepost 21, approximately 3 miles west of Sutherlin. Preliminary investigation revealed that a blue Ford Focus, operated by Corydon Stillwell (37) of Sutherlin, left the roadway and struck a tree. Stillwell sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. OSP was assisted on scene by Sutherlin Fire Department, ODOT,  and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.  

Beaverton Police Dept. On December 18, 2019 at 10:58 a.m., Beaverton Police officers responded to a robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank located in the Murray Hill Shopping Center at 14725 SW Teal Blvd. While responding to the bank, officers learned that there were at least two victims inside who had been stabbed. Two minutes after the initial 911 call, responding officers were advised of another call for service at the Planet Fitness next door to Wells Fargo. Officers were advised an adult male had been stabbed in the parking lot and the suspect stole his car. The suspect then fled towards Tigard, Oregon in the victim’s vehicle. At 11:03 a.m., Tigard Police Department officers were dispatched to a residential area close to SW Murray Blvd. and SW Scholls Ferry Rd. on a third report, where an adult female was stabbed and her vehicle stolen by the suspect from the prior two incidents.  The suspect eventually fled from the second stolen vehicle on foot in residential area near SW Pa

Crime Stoppers of Oregon The Salem Police Department, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to solve a double shooting and homicide that occurred at the Pine Street Pub. On August 18, 2019, at 1:36 a.m., Salem Police Department officers responded to the report of a shooting at the Pine Street Pub, located at 460 Pine Street Northeast in Salem. Officers and medical personnel arrived and located two gunshot victims, both of whom were transported by ambulance to an area hospital. A 37-year-old male survived his injuries; however, 40-year-old Jennifer Anne Black died as a result of the shooting. At this point in the investigation, there is no suspect information. Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 cash for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous. Visit the App Store and download P3 Tips to submit secure and anonymous tips.

Oregon State Police  The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help locating the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing and waste of a black bear in Lincoln County. On Saturday, December 14, 2019, a Newport OSP Fish and Wildlife Trooper discovered a deceased black bear sow. The black bear was located off of Forest Service Road 5360 south of Eckman Lake in Waldport. The black bear was killed within the past two weeks and left to waste with no meat removed from the carcass. OSP is asking anyone who was in the area or anyone who may have information on the suspect(s) to call the TIP line at 1-800-452-7888 or dial OSP and refer information to Trooper Andrew Butler or by email  TIP@state.or.us . Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators  The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals. Preference Poin

Oregon State Police  The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help locating the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing and waste of a cow elk in Lincoln County. On Sunday, December 15, 2019, a Newport OSP Fish and Wildlife Trooper discovered a deceased cow elk. The deceased cow elk was located off of Gopher Creek road near the junction of Forest Service road 31. The area is also accessible from 1000 Line Road. The cow elk was killed within the past two weeks and left to waste with no meat removed from the carcass. OSP is asking anyone who was in the area or anyone who may have information on the suspect(s) to call the TIP line at 1-800-452-7888 or dial OSP and refer information to Trooper Andrew Butler or by email  TIP@state.or.us . Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators  The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or

Newport Police Dept. The Newport Police Department was alerted to a reported rape and sex abuse of an 11-year-old Lincoln County resident that occurred on December 8th, 2019. An investigation was conducted and the victim was able to identify the suspect as 19-year-old Caleb Colgan of Newport. Colgan was interviewed at his residence in Newport on December 10th and confirmed that the sexual assault occurred. Colgan was arrested and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail. On December 17th, Colgan was indicted by the Lincoln County Grand Jury on charges of: Rape 1 Sex Abuse 1 x3 Sodomy 1 x2 Strangulation x2 Unlawful Sexual Penetration I x2 Luring a Minor During the investigation, Detective’s learned Colgan may have had contact with additional juveniles. If anyone knows of inappropriate contact with Colgan, please contact Det. Mitch France at the Newport Police Department.

Washington Co. District Attorney's Office HILLSBORO, Ore.- On December 16, 2019, a Washington County jury found Tony Eugene Hadd guilty of three counts of second-degree rape, three counts of second-degree sodomy and three counts of first-degree sexual abuse. Deputy District Attorney Rayney Meisel prosecuted Mr. Hadd in visiting Senior Judge Henry Kantor’s courtroom. In April of 2019, the teenage victim made a disclosure of abuse to her mother and a school counselor. The allegations were reported to law enforcement. The victim was then interviewed by experts at CARES Northwest where she told investigators that the abuse began on a camping trip and lasted several months. The Washington County District Attorney’s Office would like to acknowledge the bravery shown by the victim in coming forward. This office also commends the Tigard Police Detective Unit, CARES Northwest and the Oregon Department of Human Services for their work on this case. A sentencing hearing is schedul

Roseburg Police Dept. In late November of 2019 the Roseburg Police Department received a report alleging a minor female was sexually assaulted by an adult male, 28 year old Danya Czernowski of Roseburg.  The ensuing investigation revealed this incident occurred while the minor was visiting Czernowski's residence in Roseburg. On December 17th, 2019 Czernowski was arrested by Roseburg Police Detectives and lodged at Douglas County Corrections.  Czernowski was charged with Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree.

Police Logs for 12/16/2019 PATROL: Roseburg Police OFFICER: RPD DATE: 12/16/2019 LOCATION: 350 Harvard, Roseburg (Denny's) TIME: 1205 INCIDENT: Minor Injury Traffic Collision CASE #: 19-5961 PERSON(S): (D1) St Clair, Yvonne Adela (71) Roseburg (D2) Sparks, Libby Marie (63) Roseburg CHARGE(S): St Clair - Dangerous Left Turn VEHICLE(S): (St Clair) OR ZJA323 White 2008 Dodge Avenger (Sparks) OR 757GHS White 2013 Honda Fit DETAIL(S): St Clair was driving eastbound on Harvard and made a left turn into the Denny's driveway. Sparks was westbound on Harvard and ran into St Clair's car as St. Clair pulled into Denny's in front of her. Both drivers were able to pull their vehicles into the Denny's parking lot, and both were wearing their seatbelts. Both vehicles suffered moderate damage, but did not need tows. Sparks complained of chest pain and was transported via ambulance to Mercy Medical Center for evaluation. DISPO: Traffic Collision. PATROL: Roseburg