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Multnomah Co. Sheriff's Office On Thursday, May 14, at approximately 10:23 a.m., the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office was notified by Oregon State Police that troopers were pursuing a person of interest linked to a homicide investigation in Adams County, Washington. The suspect was driving westbound on I-84 toward Multnomah County at a high rate of speed. It was reported the suspect fired multiple shots at troopers while traveling on the freeway. During the pursuit, the suspect stopped several times and exchanged gunfire with troopers. Near Rooster Rock State Park, the suspect reportedly carjacked a vehicle from a bystander. At approximately milepost 18, eight miles west of Rooster Rock State Park, officers stopped the vehicle using pursuit intervention tactics. After the vehicle came to rest in a field, the suspect was taken into custody without further incident. The suspect has been identified as Grayson Morris, 26. He was transported to a hospital for evaluation and booked

Medford Police Dept. On Saturday, April 25, 2020 the Medford Police Department received an anonymous report by the organization "Safe Oregon." The anonymous report indicated that Noah Berman, a Physical Education teacher at South Medford High School, was involved in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a juvenile female student who attends South Medford High. This tip was sent to both law enforcement and the School District. On April 27th, the school district placed Berman on administrative leave. A Medford Police Detective was assigned the investigation and determined the relationship between Berman and the underage student had been ongoing since November of 2019, which ultimately became sexual in nature. Detectives also learned that much of the communication between Berman and the student occurred through the social media app “Snapchat.” The “Tampering with a Witness” charge stems from the detectives learning the suspect told the victim not to disclose the

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office   ROSEBURG, Ore.  - An unidentified deceased male was found in the South Umpqua River near Templin Beach on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Dispatchers were notified regarding the body on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at approximately 5:00 pm. The caller reported he located the body while fishing. Deputies from the Sheriff's Office Marine Division responded along with the Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office. The remains are that of an adult male, and are pending positive identification from the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office. No further details will be released at this time.

Oregon State Police  On Friday April 10, 2020 at approximately 4:15 PM deputies from the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 1700 block of Fargo Street.  The initial report indicated that an intoxicated male was trying to take his children. When deputies arrived, the involved male was no longer on the scene. Klamath 911 announced an attempt to locate for the vehicle with description, details that the suspect was possibly intoxicated, that there was a 6-year old child in the vehicle, and that the suspect had an AK47 rifle. A short time later an Oregon State Police trooper observed the vehicle and a pursuit began near Biehn Street and Crater Lake Parkway, then traveling north on Hwy 97.  Units from the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State Police were involved as the vehicle attempted to elude. Deputies deployed a spike strip on Hwy 97 and the vehicle was brought to a stop on Wocus Road.  The driver exited the v

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office   On April 21, 2020 the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a sex crime that had taken place at a La Pine area daycare. The allegation involved a female juvenile under the age 14 attending the daycare and the husband of the daycare owner.  Detectives were notified and began an investigation into the allegations. The Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division was also notified of the investigation and assisted with a safety plan. The daycare was identified as Auntie J’s Little Feet Child Care, which is run out of a private residence in La Pine and the male suspect was identified as Roger Holloman. During the three week investigation, detectives developed probable cause to arrest Holloman for one count of Sex Abuse I. On May 12, 2020, Holloman was taken into custody and lodged in the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Jail. Detectives believe there could be other victims in the community.  Any parent that has not already

Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety On May 11, 2020, Officers attempted to stop a tan Toyota pickup on NE D Street near NE Beacon Drive. The pickup, known to be driven by Justin Sager, was believed to be involved in the theft of motorcycles and other property in the northeast area of Grants Pass. The vehicle turned north on Beacon Drive and fled at a high rate of speed, running stop signs and going into oncoming lanes of travel. The primary officers terminated the pursuit in the interest of safety to the community. Other officers were able to locate the vehicle as it turned into a dead street on Lynda Lane off of NE Hillcrest Ave, and crashed into a parked car. The driver fled on foot into a vacant field. Several officers from multiple agencies established a perimeter of the area to keep the suspect from continuing to flee. Utilizing the Unmanned Aerial Surveillance (UAS) device and a K9 unit, members of Grants Pass PD, Josephine County Sheriffs, and Oregon State Police were ab

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.—Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old girl who left the area of SW 33rd st./SW Emerald ave. in the early morning hours of May 10. Around 4:30 am, Phoenyx Cannon left her house on foot, possibly headed south towards SW Butler rd.. Phoenyx is described as a white female, 5-feet-7-inches tall and approximately 270 pounds with dark brown shoulder-length hair and was last seen wearing a red and white hooded sweatshirt, dark gray sweatpants, and flip-flops. She did not have a cell phone or money with her, does not normally use public transportation, and she does not take any life-sustaining medications, but is on the autism spectrum at a high-functioning level. Anyone who sees Phoenyx, or knows where she is, is asked to call 503-823-3333 or 911 in case of emergency.

Oregon State Police  On Thursday, May 7, 2020 at approximately 7:10 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle collision on Hwy 97 near milepost 48. Preliminary Investigation revealed that a northbound Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) loaded with potatoes, operated by Amador Ramirez (25) of Hermiston, lost control, crossed into the southbound lane, and rolled onto the driver's side. The CMV collided with a southbound Chevrolet pickup operated by Ryan Spyker (45) of Terrebonne. Spyker sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Ramirez sustained minor injuries. Hwy 97 was closed for approximately 5 hours following the crash.  OSP was assisted by Sherman County Sheriff's Office, Moro Fire & Rescue and ODOT.

Redmond Police Dept. On Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 7:14pm, officers from the Redmond Police Department were dispatched to a home on the 2800 block of SW Indian Circle in Redmond, Oregon for a report of a domestic disturbance.  The victim reported being assaulted, choked, and threatened to be killed with a knife. Officers responded to the scene and were met by the victim who was able to escape from the residence.  Officers attempted to contact the suspect, 36-year-old Redmond resident Daylen Anderson, without success.  Daylen refused to communicate with officers, messaging a family member that he had left the residence.  With the assistance of Deschutes County Sheriff’s Deputy Mangin and his K-9 partner Ares, officers determined that Daylen climbed into the attic.  Officers used a handheld thermal imaging device, pole-camera, and K-9 Ares to positively identify Daylen’s hiding spot.  From there, officers successfully negotiated Daylen’s surrender without further incident. Daylen

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon   PORTLAND, Ore.—U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams announced today that a Salem, Oregon man faces federal drug and firearm charges after large quantities of methamphetamine, eight firearms, and approximately $400,000 in cash were found in his residence and nearby storage locker. Joshua McGuire, 42, has been charged by criminal complaint with conspiring to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. According to court documents, the Salem Police Department Street Crimes Unit (SCU) began investigating McGuire in April 2020 after they learned he was distributing large quantities of methamphetamine throughout the Salem area. On May 7, 2020, SCU investigators applied for and obtained warrants to search McGuire’s home, vehicle, and storage locker. SCU investigators, working in cooperation with the FBI, executed the warrants the same