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Intersection of Oregon 42 and 99/Winston: Expect delays/congestion on the evening commute tonight after a single vehicle crash damaged the nearby signal control box. Watch for flaggers controlling the intersection. ODOT on scene to rebuild the control box.

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office The skeletel remains located on February 17th have been positively identified as belonging to Chase M. Hove of Bend.  Hove was reported as a missing person to the City of Bend Police Department in June 2017.  DCSO detectives recovered a firearm with the remains and this case is being investigated as a suicide. “Suicide is a devastating public health issue. It’s important to remember that suicide is a very complicated act and that no single thing causes someone to die by suicide,” said Whitney Schumacher, Deschutes County’s Suicide Prevention Coordinator. “We all can help prevent suicide in Central Oregon. Make sure people you love know about available suicide prevention resources.” If you or someone you love is thinking about suicide, please call the Deschutes County Crisis Line at 541-322-7500 Option 9. You can also call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Central Oregon Suicide Prevention resources are available at:  www.pr

Newport Police Dept. On February 9, 2020, Norman Grant was reported missing.  Newport Police Officers began an investigation and learned that Grant was last seen around 7:00 p.m. on February 8, 2020.  Officers confirmed Grant was a crew member of the F/V Prolifik, which was moored at the Hallmark Fisheries on the Bay Front.  Phone records and local video confirmed Grant’s last known location was on Bay Blvd in the area of the F/V Prolifik.  Officers searched the area and arranged for a dive team from Lane County to search the area surrounding the F/V Prolifik’s mooring.  Search efforts revealed no further evidence of Grant’s location. On February 26, 2020, a fishing vessel reported hitting something beneath the water surface in the area of the Hallmark Fisheries dock.  A local diver inspected the boat and found clothing entangled in the vessel’s prop.  The diver checked the immediate area, and located a human body about 80 feet south of the Hallmark Fisheries dock. The USCG, Li

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office   SUTHERLIN, Ore.  - Two wanted Douglas County men are in custody after they ran from law enforcement.  Shortly before 10:30 am, on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, deputies and officers from the Sutherlin Police Department went to a residence in the 100-block of South Avenue looking for 25-year old Billy James Wells and 23 year-old Johnny Lee Wells, both of Sutherlin. When deputies arrived, Johnny fled from the home on foot. A perimeter was set up to contain the area as deputies lost sight of Johnny.  Billy Wells was located hiding inside the house and was taken into custody by Sutherlin Police without incident.  Roseburg Police Department K9 Axel was dispatched to assist deputies. K9 Axel began tracking and quickly lead officers to Johnny who failed to comply with commands and was apprehended by K9 Axel until he could be taken into custody. He was taken into custody on a property in the 12000-block of Driver Valley Both Johnny and Billy Wel

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office Marion County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to ORS163A.215, which authorizes Community Corrections 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: Ryan, Steven Levi SID#: 16268384 DOB: 7/20/1990 CURRENT AGE: 29 RACE: W                                    SEX: M HEIGHT: 5' 10''                           WEIGHT: 135lbs HAIR: BRO                                 EYES: BRO RESIDENCE: 3950 AUMSVILE HWY SE, SALEM, OR 97317 Steven Levi Ryan is on Post Prison Supervisi

Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety On two different occasions, 20 year old Christopher Smith contacted a male juvenile via a social media platform. Smith invited the juvenile to his residence for the purpose of having sexual contact. Smith also exchanged illicit photographs with the juvenile, which were sexual in nature. Detectives with the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety arrested Smith on 02/25/20 on the above listed charges. He was lodged at the Josephine County Jail.   ARRESTED: Christopher K. Smith, 20 year old male from Grants Pass CHARGES: Online Sexual Corruption of a Child 1 (B Felony) and Luring a Minor (C Felony)

Bend Police Dept. Updated Release Bend Police investigated an injury motor vehicle crash at Clausen Drive and North Hwy 97 on January 5, 2020 around 8:04 p.m. involving Deschutes County Sheriff’s Deputy Clint Baltzor.   Deputy Baltzor was traveling in the northbound lanes with his lights and siren on en route to a Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. call out in Terrebonne, when the crash occurred. A black Nissan Rogue, driven by Scott Senn was in front of Deputy Baltzor and Senn attempted to yield right but was unable to as there was a vehicle in the right lane, which caused him to yield left instead.  There was a concrete barrier on the left, which prevented Senn from yielding to the left. Deputy Baltzor’s patrol vehicle struck the Nissan Rogue, which then struck a blue/green Honda Odyssey driven by Chad Elliott.  After a thorough investigation, which included obtaining speed data from the analytical report from the Airbag Control Module located inside of the Dodge Du

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office ROSEBURG, Ore. - Three Sheriff's Office employees were recognized Friday evening at the Roseburg Optimist Club Annual Respect for Law Banquet. The local group hosted their 44th annual banquet at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Friday evening, recognizing local offices from various law enforcement agencies throughout the county.  Renee Damas was recognized as the Douglas County Sheriff's Office 9-1-1 Dispatcher of the Year. Damas was recognized for her dedication to the citizens of the county. She was described as always having an "upbeat and positive attitude". She has worked at the Sheriff's Office since 2012.  Corporal Kelly Dwight was honored as the Corrections Deputy of the Year. Cpl. Dwight. Dwight has spent 5.5 years with the agency serving in the jail. He is known for his can-do attitude and leadership abilities. Sheriff Hanlin said Dwight is an asset to the agency and the community.  Patrol Deputy o

Roseburg Police Dept. Officer Chris Bonebrake has been awarded the title of Officer of the Year for the Roseburg Police Department for 2019.  Officer Bonebrake was selected for this honor by a vote of his peers and supervisors.  He was given this award Friday night at the 44th annual Respect for Law banquet, hosted by the Roseburg Optimist Club.   Chris has been with the Roseburg Police Department since July of 2016.  Prior to that Chris worked as a deputy for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, and he also served in the United States Marine Corps. Chris always comes to work with a great attitude and he is well liked and respected by all of his supervisors and peers.  Chris is currently a K9 handler on our patrol team, and he is paired with K9 Axel.   Please help us in congratulating Officer Chris Bonebrake!

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office REEDSPORT, Ore.  - On Thursday, February 20, 2020, at approximately 11:00 am, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was contacted regarding an individual who had gone mushroom picking in the Elliot State Forest off of Elk Ridge Road near Loon Lake on Wednesday, February 21st and had become lost. The lost male was identified as 65 year-old Juan Pitcher of Reedsport.  Deputies were dispatched to the area along with Search and Rescue. The terrain was very steep and rocky with thick brush and heavy timber. Search Crews searched until nightfall on Thursday without finding signs of Pitcher.  The search resumed on Friday morning. Around noon, crews began hearing a voice response from a male which came from deep within a canyon. Shortly after 1:00 pm, searchers located Pitcher who was in poor condition. He was located at 43.5656, -123.8672 At the request of the Sheriff's Office, the Oregon State Search and Rescue Coordinator arranged for th