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Ore. Dept. of Public Safety Standards and Training   The Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) is pleased to announce the graduation of its 394th Basic Police Class. The Basic Police Class is 16-weeks in length and includes dozens of training areas including survival skills, firearms, emergency vehicle operations, ethics, cultural diversity, problem solving, community policing, elder abuse, drug recognition, and dozens of other subjects. Basic Police Class 394 will graduate at the Oregon Public Safety Academy at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE in Salem, Oregon on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with a reception immediately following the graduation.  Chief Tighe O’Meara with the Ashland Police Department will be the speaker.  The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training would like to invite you to join us in observing the ceremony and congratulating Basic Police #BP394 on their successful completion of basic training. The graduating students

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office   JCSO case number 16-24006 On Tuesday, November 12th, 2019, skeletal human remains were recovered in a wooded area just over the Douglas County border off Highway 227. The remains were believed to be those of Malina Lynn Nickel, reported missing 11/23/16. This discovery was made during a separate homicide investigation in which Destiny Finch was the victim. The remains were transported to the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office and turned over to Dr. Nici Vance, State Forensic Anthropologist for further evaluation. The suspect in that case, Shane Ryan Michael Wayman, DOB 08/15/98, was indicted on charges of Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree and Abuse of a Corpse in the Second Degree, based on circumstantial evidence found at the scene which tentatively identified the remains as Malina’s. On 01/06/2020 Jackson County Sheriff’s Office detectives received the lab report back from Oregon State Police on the skeletal remains su

Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety The Grants Pass Department of Public Safety is investigating an injury hit and run crash which occurred on Rogue River Hwy near Cloverlawn Drive on January 6, 2020, at approximately 5:45PM.  The crash involved a vehicle striking a pedestrian who received serious injuries.  The suspect vehicle fled the area eastbound on Rogue River Hwy.  The pedestrian was transported to an out of area hospital for treatment. The suspect vehicle is described as a silver colored 2 door, 90’s to 2000’s smaller sedan.  There may be damage to the front and/or hood of the vehicle from striking the pedestrian.  See attached photo. The Grants Pass Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect vehicle and driver.  Please contact Ofc. Shali Marshall at 541-450-6260 if you have any information related to this crash, the identity of the driver, or whereabouts of the vehicle.  Case Number: 20-923

Linn County Sheriff's Office Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports that on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, approximately 10:21 p.m., his deputies investigated a fatal motor vehicle crash on Riverside Drive near Stellmacher Drive, southwest of Albany.    The investigation revealed Joel Hirsch, 61, of Albany, had been traveling north on Riverside Drive in his 2007 Nissan Murano.  For unknown reasons, he crossed out of his lane, through the opposing lane of travel, off the west side shoulder, struck a tree head-on and spun back up on the roadway.  Hirsch was the single occupant of the vehicle. Hirsch was wearing a seatbelt and the vehicle airbags did deploy.  Albany Fire Department personnel assisted with extricating Hirsch from his vehicle. Hirsch was pronounced deceased at the scene and taken to Aasum-Dufour Funeral Home in Albany.  Linn County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Albany Fire Department, State Medical Examiner’s Office, Linn County Road Department and AA Towin

Multnomah Co. District Attorney's Office   January 7, 2020 Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Rod Underhill announced the filing of a four-count charging document against 26-year-old Garrett Bergquist who is accused of running a red light and crashing into an 11 year old boy who was walking to school. The boy, identified as Luis Medina, died as a result of the crash. Bergquist is charged with one count of manslaughter in the first degree, one count of manslaughter in the second degree, one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants and one count of reckless driving. This investigation started on January 6, 2019 when Gresham Police and the East County Vehicular Crimes Team responded to reports of a crash near the intersection of Southeast Hogan Road and Southeast 5th Avenue in Gresham, Oregon. When law enforcement arrived, they located Medina deceased as a result of his injuries. Law enforcement determined Medina had the right of way as he was crossing the str

Douglas Public Health Network   [DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON]- The Douglas Public Health Network is issuing an ALERT for fatal and non-fatal illicit opioid overdoses in Douglas County. This alert is being issued based on a sharp spike of overdoses occurring within the last 24-72 hours.  We have seen these spikes occur in hospital emergency department admissions, and law enforcement and emergency support services response and deployment of Narcan. It appears the current “heroin” in our community is particularly potent or may be adulterated with fentanyl, and is an immediate risk to those actively using illicit opioids. Also be aware that other drugs, such as methamphetamine may be adulterated with fentanyl. We are encouraging people who use illicit opioids, such as heroin, to abstain from using the drug and seek assistance through drug treatment or medication-assisted treatment. Those actively using drugs should consider the following, and we encourage the medical community and other c

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon Defendants memorialized illegal firearm possession in music video posted to YouTube PORTLAND, Ore.—U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams announced today that two Portland residents have been charged with unlawfully possessing the same stolen handgun. Christopher Eugene Miller, 28, and Kebrin Larry Jones, 27, are charged in a two-count indictment with unlawfully possessing a stolen Taurus model PT-845, .45 caliber handgun. Miller and Jones join Desmond Boris Washington, 34, also of Portland, who was previously charged in a separate criminal case for unlawfully possessing the same handgun. All three defendants are convicted felons and not permitted to possess firearms. Agents recovered the stolen firearm while executing a search warrant on Washington’s Portland residence. All three defendants memorialized their unlawful possession of firearms in a publicly-available music video posted to YouTube. Miller was arraigned today by U.S

Roseburg Fire Department At 8:55 a.m. on January 7, 2020, Roseburg Fire Department personnel responded to a reported structure fire at 166 SE Hoover Avenue.   Upon arrival on scene, firefighters found a single story residential structure with smoke showing from the eaves of the home.  Firefighters conducted a primary search for a possible rescue when determining there were no occupants inside the structure at the time of the fire.  Firefighters made an interior attack to extinguish the fire and completed overhaul.  The home sustained structural and water damage.  The displaced family included two adult residents and five children; however, no one was injured in the fire.  The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced family. A fire investigator was on scene and the cause of the fire was determined to be accidental and most likely electrical in nature.  Ten firefighters assisted with firefighting operations.  Other agencies assisting with the fire included Umpqua Valley Ambula

Gresham Police Dept   Gresham, Ore. - Gresham Police make two arrests in regards to New Years Eve homicide. On Dec. 31 at approximately 8:15 p.m., police responded to the 18800 block of NE Irving Ct. There they found 23-year-old Joshua Cermack deceased at the scene, and 19-year-old Christian Stai with life threatening injuries. Last night the East Metro SWAT Team executed a search warrant in the 18500 block of NE Everett St. They arrested 18-year-old Zion Evans and 18-year-old Jacob Cadle. Both are being charged with murder in the 1st degree and robbery in the 1st degree. The shooting is believed to be drug related. No further information is being released at this time. Anyone that knows anything about the shooting is asked to call the Gresham Police Tip Line at 503-618-2719.

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office In November 2018, detectives from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office were asked to investigate allegations of child sexual abuse involving a specific former faculty member at Catlin Gabel School. Detectives learned that the suspect had died earlier that year and concluded the investigation. At the time, investigators were not aware of allegations involving any other staff members. After the employee’s death, comments on social media raised other concerns of sexual abuse perpetrated by former Catlin Gabel employees. Catlin Gabel retained an outside investigator, whose work resulted in the identification of 21 staff members alleged to have engaged in questionable conduct with children over the past 60 years. This report was released on December 11, 2019 and is available to the public at  https://bit.ly/2SYWYix . Since the report was published, additional incidents have come to light. Detectives are actively investigating these leads. The Wa

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.— On Jan. 6th around 8:30 a.m., Gresham police officers responded to a report of a pedestrian hit by a car on SE Hogan Rd. and SE 5th St.  The pedestrian was deceased at the scene.  The pedestrian is an 11-year-old male who was on his way to school. Next of kin have been notified and at this time the juvenile’s name will not be released.  The driver is identified as 26-year-old Garrett Bergquist of Gresham.  He cooperated with the investigation.  The investigation showed the pedestrian had the right of way and the driver ran the red light.  There was indication of impairment and the driver has been arrested. The East Metro Vehicular Crimes Team is investigation the crash.  Anyone that witnessed the collision is asked to call the Gresham Police Tip Line at 503.618.2719.

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 5:05 p.m., deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported armed robbery in a parking lot near the Nike Company Store. Deputies arrived less than a minute later and found both parties still on scene in the 3400 block of SW Knowlton Road, near Beaverton. The investigation revealed that two parties connected previously on the online sales app Offer Up. One party agreed to sell the other multiple passes to the Nike Company Store. The buyer sent the seller money, but never received the promised passes. Today, the buyer used a different online profile and set up an in-person meeting with the same seller. When the seller arrived, the would-be buyer produced a handgun to scare the seller into providing the passes for which he had previously paid. Deputies arrested 21-year-old Jin Hu for unlawful use of a weapon. Also arrested was 31-year-old Rafael Martinez, Jr. for theft in the

Portland Police Bureau While on proactive patrol, officers with the Gun Violence Reduction Team (GVRT) conducted two separate traffic stops in less than 20 minutes that yielded illegally possessed firearms. On January 5, 2020 at 12:40 a.m., officers stopped a car near Northeast 162nd Avenue and East Burnside Street. They arrested the driver on a drug charge from a previous incident. During the encounter, officers saw a passenger in the vehicle with a handgun under his leg. Officers safely took the passenger into custody and seized the gun, a .40 caliber semi-automatic (photo). Lathaniel J. Patterson, 21 (photo), was charged with Possession of a Loaded Firearm in a Public Place (city code), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Possession of Cocaine. The driver, Antonio L. Cabine, 25 (photo), was charged with Possession of Cocaine for the previous incident. Case number 20-4840. Meanwhile, at 12:56 a.m., other officers with GVRT stopped a car for speeding at Southeast 146th Avenue

Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety   At 5:49 am on January 5, Grants Pass Fire Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire at 515 SW Western Ave.  The fire was on the front porch of the house and was called in by neighbors who saw the flames. The home owner began putting water from a garden hose on the fire that was inside the covered front porch.  Fire crews arrived and quickly extinguished the fire. The interior of the house was searched and found that there was smoke in the house but the fire had not extended into the house. Fire crews used a positive pressure fan to clear out the smoke. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Anyone with information about the fire is encouraged to call the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety at 541-450-6200.  Grants Pass fire rescue was assisted by Rural Metro Fire Department, American Medical Response Ambulance and the Grants Pass Police.

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office On 01/05/2020 at approximately 1438 hours, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the Redmond Fire Department were dispatched to an injury motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Northwest Way and Coyner Avenue.  Dispatch advised both vehicles had sustained major damage, both drivers were injured, and the female driver was trapped in her vehicle. The Redmond Fire Department cut the driver’s side door from the Mazda, and Klingensmith was safely removed from the Mazda.  Smith and Klingensmith were transported to St. Charles Redmond by ground ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.  A minor child in the vehicle with Klingensmith was not injured. The investigation revealed Klingensmith was south bound on Northwest Way and Smith was north bound on Northwest Way.  Smith attempted to turn west bound on to Coyner Avenue and struck Klingensmith’s vehicle on the driver’s side.  The crash blocked the intersection for approximately one hour u

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, Washington County Sheriff’s Office  Westside Interagency Narcotics  (WIN) investigators executed a search warrant at 2944 NE Moda Way in Hillsboro and a second search warrant at 1218 SE Alder Street in Hillsboro. Both search warrants were the result of a single investigation. Investigators located and seized 15.1 pounds of methamphetamine, 0.5 pound of heroin, 2.86 ounces of cocaine, and 0.39 ounces of crack cocaine, 173 counterfeit OxyContin pills, 100 counterfeit Xanax pills, and approximately $17,000 in cash. The estimated street value of drugs removed from distribution was over $90,000. Two suspects, 27-year-old Edgar Mandujano-Lopez and 28-year-old Ivan Cornejo-Marin, of Hillsboro, were arrested and charged with delivery of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine. Both were booked into the Washington County Jail on $50,000 bail. A third

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – On Wednesday, January 1st, 2020, about 8:15 pm, Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon (E.C.S.O.) received a 911 call reporting a possible assault involving a weapon and shots being fired in the 8000 Block of Blackwell Rd. The caller reported the suspect was threatening her boyfriend and then heard gunshots coming from a shop on the property. Deputies arrived on scene around 8:23 pm, and began efforts to secure the scene. They were able to contact a male individual, who was cooperative, and exited the structure. Deputies learned another male, who was later identified as Teddy James Maverick Varner, DOB 1/23/90, was inside the location, likely armed and hostile. As they continued to speak with the witness/victim, Varner exited the building with a handgun and approached the deputies in an aggressive manner, pointing the gun at them. One deputy fired his patrol rifle multiple times, striking Varner. Medical Personnel we

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office Case 19-26128 Suspect Arrested in Child Sex Abuse Case On January 1, 2020, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a suspect on sex abuse charges related to a victim who was babysat by his wife at their home in White City, Oregon. The suspect is Marcial Palomares-Aguilar, 78 years old, of the 2700 block of Falcon St. White City, Oregon. He was lodged at Jackson County Jail on charges of Sex Abuse First Degree and Sex Abuse Third Degree. He was arrested at his home. Palomares-Aguilar is being held on $255,000 bail. Anyone who may have further information about this investigation is asked to contact Detective Steve Bohn at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line 541-774-8333.

DCSO Jailviewer  ESCAPE 3RD DEG  INTERFERE WITH A POLICE OFFICER POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE  UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE PROBATION VIOLATION FEL

Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office   CRASH #1: 6:45 a.m. BMW INTO BUILDING CCSO Case #20-000012 The first collision occurred at approximately 6:45 a.m. this morning. Deputies responded to a report of a traffic collision at 9200 SE Johnson Creek Blvd.  It was reported that a silver BMW had crashed into the building at that location, and the two male occupants were walking away from the crash scene.  Deputies responded, and the two were located and detained a short distance away.  The deputies conducted an investigation -- which led to the arrest of  Pablo Favian Rodriguez , 26, of Portland.  He was arrested on the following charges: Reckless Driving Reckless Endangering Failing to Perform the Duties of a Driver (Hit and Run) Criminal Mischief DUII The adult male passenger initially stated he wasn’t injured, but later requested medical attention for pain associated with the collision. He was taken to an area hospital to be assessed.  The suspect driver, Rodriguez,

Oregon State Police  On Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a three vehicle crash on Hwy 97 at the intersection of Hwy 370 (O'Neil Hwy). Preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Suburban pulling a trailer, operated by Jose Parada-Rodriguez (70) of Terrebonne, was attempting to cross Hwy 97 and pulled out in front of a northbound Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Charles Smith (63) of Terrebonne, and a BMW X5, operated by Delita Cordes (62) of Madras. Smith was transported to the hospital by air ambulance where he was pronounced deceased. Parada-Rodriguez and Cordes were not injured. OSP was assisted by the Redmond Police Department and ODOT.

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office Case 19-26648 On 12/27/19, at 1537 hours, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to pull over an unlicensed silver Mercedes Benz sedan in the 20,000 block of Hwy. 62 near Shady Cove, OR. The vehicle attempted to elude and drove onto a private driveway where it was stopped. The driver and a passenger were both arrested. The Mercedes was seized and towed. The driver, Michael Bradley Herlikofer, 30 years old, Shady Cove, Oregon was lodged on three warrants for Failure to Appear; Attempting to Elude a Police Officer-Vehicle; Giving False Information to Police Officer; Distribution of Schedule II Controlled Substance; Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance and Possession of Schedule III Controlled Substance. The passenger, Tiffany Anderson Burke, 27 years old, Eagle Point, Oregon, was lodged for a probation violation detainer initially. While being booked at County Jail additional charges for Possession of Controlled Substance

DCSO Jailviewer RAPE 3RD DEG CONTRIBUTING SEXUAL DELINQUENCY MINOR

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Sunday, December 29, 2019, just before 11 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a welfare check at NW Cedar Canyon Rd. and NW Killin Rd. near the community of Banks.  A passing driver told dispatch the driver of a blue 1991 Geo Prism was slumped over behind the wheel near that intersection. An Oregon State Police trooper found the car a short time later near the Banks City Hall on NW Main St.  The trooper was trying to get the woman out of the driver’s seat when she put the car in reverse.  The trooper was not hit by the car and was not run over, but he was thrown to the ground as she drove backwards.  He was not injured. The woman, later identified as 25-year-old Aubri Jenkins of Timber, hit the trooper’s front bumper causing minor damage and hit a parked truck before fleeing in her car at speeds of about 80 miles per hour.  The trooper pursued Ms. Jenkins north on Highway 47 and then west on Highway 26 befo

Oregon State Police  On Saturday, December 29, 2019 at approximately 12:05 A.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 101 near milepost 241. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford Focus, operated by John Shorb (27) of Myrtle Point, was northbound on Hwy 101 when he struck a pedestrian, Daniel Fowers (74) of Coos Bay, which was crossing Hwy 101.  Fowers sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. OSP was assisted by the Coos County Sheriff's Office, Millington Fire Department, Bay Cities Ambulance, and ODOT.

Oregon State Police  The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help for information regarding the person(s) responsible for the unlawful take of a buck deer east of Bend near Pine Mountain.  The buck deer was found shot and left to waste.  Troopers believe the deer was shot sometime during the week of Christmas. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact OSP Trooper Aaron Roth through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or OSP (mobile). 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 Point Rewards: 5 Points-Mountain Sheep 5 Points-Mountain Goat 5 Points-Moose 5 Points-Wolf 4 Points-Elk 4 Points-Deer 4 Points-Antelope 4 Points-Bear 4 Points-Cougar The TIP program also offers  cash rewards  for

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Sunday, December 29, 2019, at 1:16 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a stabbing at a house in the 300 block of SW Devonwood Avenue.  An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy called 911 and said they had been at the house when they were both stabbed and were on Highway 26 driving to the hospital. While on the phone with dispatch, the two victims saw a Portland Police Bureau Officer and pulled over to get help.  That officer provided medical aid while calling for paramedics.  The 18-year-old had one stab wound in his neck and shoulder area and a second in his shoulder blade.  The 17-year-old had been stabbed in the side of his rib cage.  Both of them were taken to area hospitals and have since been released. While the two victims were being helped, other deputies went to the house and detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit were called out.  Investigators learned that several teens who live at the hom

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office After five days of searching for Ms. Allyson Watterson, the search and rescue operations have been suspended.  Allyson has not been located at this time.  The decision to suspend that phase of the investigation was made after the search and rescue teams spent thousands of search hours covering an area of about 1,600 acres.  Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Allyson’s disappearance.  If new information comes to light or new areas to search are identified, the search and rescue teams may be recalled to continue their efforts. The public is reminded that the entire search area is private property, meaning members of the general public would be trespassing if they attempted to search on their own unless they had specific permission from each property owner. The Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank the many people and organizations who helped with this search, including the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Search and