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Manuel Alfonzo De Leon Say Convicted on Multiple Counts in Child Sex Abuse Case

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Washington Co. District Attorney's Office HILLSBORO, Ore.- On May 18, 2020, a Washington County jury found Manuel Alfonzo De Leon Say guilty of two counts of first-degree unlawful sexual penetration and four counts of first-degree sexual abuse. Deputy District Attorney Chris Lewman prosecuted the defendant in Judge Janelle Wipper’s courtroom. In August of 2018, a witness observed the defendant sexually abusing the young victim at a business in Hillsboro, Oregon. The witness immediately removed the child from the area and reported the incident to Hillsboro Police. Detectives began to investigate, and the child was interviewed by medical experts at CARES Northwest. The victim described inappropriate touching and conduct by the defendant at both the business and a residence. The Washington County District Attorney’s Office acknowledges the investigative work of Hillsboro Police Detective Megan Townsend on this case. This office also thanks CARES Northwest for their assistan

Hillsboro Police Arrest Murder Suspect

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Hillsboro Police Dept. This morning, Hillsboro Police Department detectives, assisted by Portland Police Bureau officers, arrested Jason Bennekin, 21, at Union Station on charges of second-degree murder and unlawful use of weapon after his indictment by a Washington County grand jury. The charges stem from the December 11, 2019 shooting death of Kevin Marshall, 21, in the parking lot of Quatama MAX station. Bennekin was lodged in the Washington County Jail. No further information released at this time.

Updated: Body Located in South Umpqua River Identified

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office   ROSEBURG, Ore.  - The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office has positively identified the body found in the South Umpqua River on Saturday, May 9th. Through the use of dental records a forensic odontologist identified the remains as those of Samuel Elijah Davison who went missing at the age of 36 in September of 2019. An autopsy and scene investigation have been conducted and foul play is not suspected at this time.  Investigators are still seeking information and anyone with information regarding Davison’s disappearance is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division at  (541) 440-4458 . Case #19-4637

Fatal Crash on Interstate 5 - Linn County

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Oregon State Police  On Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at approximately 1:31 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 5 northbound near milepost 219. Preliminary investigation revealed a Honda Odyssey, operated by Forrest Davisson (77) of St. Helens, was northbound when it left the roadway, struck a guardrail, and overturned. Davisson sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. OSP was assisted at the scene by Linn County Sheriff's Office, ODOT and Halsey Fire Department.  

BODY LOCATED ON TILLER TRAIL HIGHWAY, DETECTIVES SEEK INFORMATION

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office MILO, Ore.  - Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a deceased body which was located in the 15000-block of Tiller Trail Highway this morning.  At 6:25 am on Monday, May 18, 2020, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report that an individual had located a deceased body in the 15000-block of Tiller Trail Highway.  Deputies along with Milo Fire Department responded to the scene.  Detectives and the Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office were also dispatched. The incident is currently under investigation and the Major Crimes Team is being activated. The death is being investigated as suspicious.   Anyone with information is asked to contact the Investigations Division at 541-440-4458. No further details are expected to be released at this time.  Case #20-2162

Fatal Crash on Hwy 101 - Tillamook County

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Oregon State Police  On Sunday, May 17, 2020 at approximately 2:09 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 101 milepost 63,  just north of the Tillamook Cheese Factory. Preliminary investigation revealed that a BMW Z3, operated by Samuel Hacker (36) of Scappoose, was traveling northbound when for unknown reasons veered into the southbound lane where it struck a Ford Explorer, operated by Julie Leonnig (43) of Tillamook. Hacker sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. A passenger in the BMW, Shayna Tacadena (32) of Gresham, was transported by ground ambulance to Adventist Health Tillamook Hospital with serious injuries. Leonnig received minor injuries. Hwy 101 was closed for approximately 3.5 hours following the crash. OSP was assisted by Tillamook County Sheriff's Office, ODOT and, Tillamook County Fire and Medical.

MADGE Bust Nets Meth, Heroin, Cash

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Medford Police Dept. On May 12th, 2020, Detectives from the Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement team served a search warrant at a residence in the 3000 block of Griffin Creek Road. This was after a two month long investigation into drug sales occurring out the home, as well as information the residents were selling drugs throughout the valley. Detectives arrested four subjects at the residence. Jeffery Cole, 26, and Justice Austin, 21, were the targets of the search warrant. Joel Dixon, 54, was determined to be involved in drug possession and sales in the home. The fourth subject, Pedro Villagrana, 44, was arrested on warrants and his involvement remains under investigation. Detectives located over 5 pounds of meth, two ounces of heroin and over $5,000 in cash. Cole and Austin were lodged for Possession, Manufacturing, and Distribution of both Meth and Heroin. Dixon was arrested for Possession, Manufacturing and Distribution of Meth.

Fatal Traffic Crash Investigation

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office   WINCHESTER BAY, Ore.  - A Reedsport man was declared deceased at the scene of a single vehicle crash in Winchester Bay on Thursday afternoon.  9-1-1 dispatchers received a report of a single vehicle crash on Salmon Harbor Drive near Lighthouse Rad at 12:39 pm on May 14, 2020. Deputies and emergency responders located the vehicle over the embankment, partially in the surf. The driver, 76 year-old Donald Earl Withrow was declared deceased at the scene.  Deputies determined Withrow's vehicle, a 2011 Kia Sport, left the roadway for an unknown reason and rolled once before coming to rest.  The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating the death. Next of kin has been notified.  The Sheriff's Office was assisted by Reedsport Police Department, Reedsport Fire Department, Winchester Bay Fire Department and the United States Coast Guard - Umpqua Station. Photo by Richard Weightman

Fatal Crash on Hwy 101 - Coos County

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Oregon State Police  On Thursday, May 14, 2020 at approximately 6:18 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 101 near milepost 252. Preliminary investigation revealed that a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), operated by Donald Games (53) of Coos Bay,  was traveling southbound when it failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, and struck a tree.  After the crash the CMV caught fire and Millington Fire Department and Green Acres Fire Department responded and extinguished the flames. Games sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. OSP was assisted by Millington Fire Department, Green Acres Fire Department, Bay Cities Ambulance, and ODOT.

Fatal Crash Hwy 20 - Lincoln County

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Oregon State Police  On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at approximately 3:12 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Hwy 20 at Elk City Road. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Freightliner Utility truck, operated by Patrick Goddard (23) of Eugene, was traveling eastbound on Hwy 20 when it left the roadway, went through a guardrail, and landed up-side-down in a nearby waterway. Goddard sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  The passenger, Jason Landry (42) of Eugene, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis. OSP was assisted by ODOT, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Toledo Police Department, and Toledo Fire Department.