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APARTMENT COMPLEX FIRE

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Douglas Co. Fire Dist. No.2 At 00:58 Sunday morning firefighters from the Winston-Dillard Fire District (WDFD) and Douglas County Fire District No.2 (DCFD2) were dispatched to a reported apartment complex fire located at the Blue Ridge Apartments in the City of Winston. Crews received an initial report of an adult trapped on a second floor balcony with their child and her apartment was quickly filling with black smoke. The crews arrived to find a large amount of smoke and fire exiting the back of the structure and through the roof. Firefighters swiftly found that the fire was blocking the front doors for two apartments. Fortunately, with quick thinking and the help of neighbors both occupants and their children were able to get to safety. Crews were able to knock down the majority of the fire with an aggressive initial fire attack. When additional crews arrived on scene firefighters made entry into the home and fully extinguished the fire. The fire was reported to 911 by

GREEN DISTRICT MAN ASSAULTED, FIVE SUBJECTS ARRESTED

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office On Friday, July 3, 2020 at approximately 2250 hours, Douglas County Emergency Communications Center (911) received a call that Kenneth Hale (63 yoa, Roseburg) had been assaulted by the neighbors while at Hale’s residence located at 4355 Depriest Street, Roseburg. Kenneth Hale was transported to Mercy Medical Center with facial injuries and a severe injury to his eye. Hale was alert and responsive and stated that Aaron Pfannenstiel (31 yoa male, Roseburg) walked onto his porch and banged on the door after a verbal argument regarding fireworks. Hale said Pfannenstiel reached inside Hale’s home and grabbed Hale by the throat. Hale took Pfannenstiel to the ground to protect himself. Pfannenstiel yelled for assistance and Lynzey Pier (39 yoafemale, Roseburg), Gaige Jackson (21 yoa male, Roseburg), and 2 juvenile males ran over and begain striking Hale in the face and body. After the assault the individuals involved fled to their residence and would no

Search Continued for Missing Kayaker Presumed Drowned

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. -  The search for Jared Bruce Boria, a missing kayaker presumed drowned, is still underway.  The 37 year-old went missing Tuesday, June 30, 2020, after he launched his kayak from his camping space at Diamond Lake Campground and paddled out onto the lake. At approximately 10:20 PM, dispatchers began receiving reports of a male yelling for help from the water. Boria was later reported as missing by his wife.  Search efforts are in the fourth day since the the initial report. Searchers have located his kayak, his paddle and shoes, but have not found Boria.  "There are factors which make this a difficult search mission. The primary difficulty we are currently facing is that no one observed where Jared was on the lake when he was calling for help," said Sgt. Brad O'Dell. "Searches usually begin at the point where the individual was last seen. In this case, it was too dark and witnesses could only hear request

HAVE YOU SEEN HER?

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office DRAIN, Ore.  - Deputies are seeking information as to the whereabouts of a missing 15-year-old from Drain.  On Thursday, July 2, 2020, deputies were contacted regarding 15-year-old Taylor Cosby who has been missing since June 25, 2020. Cosby reportedly ran away from her home in the 300-block of Highway 38 and has not been heard from since. Family suspects she is still in the Drain area. Cosby is described as Caucasian, 5'2'' tall, weighing 130lbs, with blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last known to be wearing a black hat, green t-shirt and tall black gardening boots.  Deputies ask anyone who has information about Cosby's whereabouts to call law enforcement immediately at (541) 440-4471. The Sheriff's Office is being assisted by Douglas County Search and Rescue.  Case #20-2945

OREGON STATE POLICE MAJOR CRIMES DETECTIVES ASKING FOR PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING SUSPECT IN HOMICIDE - JOSEPHINE COUNTY

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Oregon State Police On June 24, 2020 at approximately 3:45 P.M., a shooting occurred at Pinecrest Drive and Tiffany Way in Grants Pass OR.  Detectives located Theodore Homer Robison (55) from Josephine County there shot several times and he was pronounced deceased.. Investigators have identified Bret Alan Hagenno as a suspect and believe he could be armed and dangerous. Hagenno is described as 6 foot tall, approximately 250 pounds and balding.  He may or may not have a beard and is known to frequent Josephine and Jackson Counties. Oregon State Police Major Crimes Section Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating Hagenno who is wanted for Murder II in Josephine County. If anyone has seen Hagenno or knows his whereabouts, they are asked to contact the Oregon State Police Southern Command Center at 541-664-4600 and reference case SP-20-173329. Hagenno is considered to be armed and dangerous. If located, do not contact and call the police (911).

DETECTIVES INVESTIGATE GLIDE SHOOTING

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office GLIDE, Ore.  - Detectives are investigating an incident where a man shot another man in the head Wednesday night.  Shortly before 10:00 pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call that a male had been shot in the head by 65-year-old James Thomas Crayton of Glide, at a residence in the 1500-block of Bar L Ranch Road in Glide.  When deputies arrived, they found the victim, 48-year-old Christopher Lee Wagner, also of Glide, to be alert and responsive. He was transported by ambulance to a hospital where he is listed in stable condition.  Deputies learned Crayton and Wagner had been involved in a brief argument before Crayton shot Wagner. Crayton then tried to discard the firearm prior to the arrival of law enforcement.  Crayton was arrested and lodged in the Douglas County Jail for Assault II. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may follow. 

Search for Missing Kayaker at Diamond Lake

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office DIAMOND LAKE, Ore.  - A Vancouver, Washington man is missing after taking his kayak onto the lake late Tuesday night.  At approximately 10:20 PM, 9-1-1 dispatchers received reports of a man yelling for help from the water at Diamond Lake. No one was able to see the man, but reported he sounded as if he was in distress.  Shortly after the initial report, dispatchers received a report of a missing person at Diamond Lake. Deputies learned 37 year-old Jared Bruce Boria of Vancouver, Washington was camping at Diamond Lake Campground. Shortly before the 9-1-1 calls, Boria had put his kayak in the water and paddled into the lake. He was not wearing a life jacket at the time.  Deputies spoke to several witnesses who reported hearing a male in distress yelling from the water, but were unable to see anyone.  An initial search was conducted by Marine and Timber Deputies, Douglas County Fire District #2 and Diamond Lake First Responders, however t

SUSPECT DRIVER, 18, CRASHES ACURA AFTER BEER RUN GONE BAD; ROBBERY, HIT-AND-RUN FOR $30 WORTH OF KEYSTONE, COORS

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Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office At about 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2020, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the report of a theft in progress at the Eagle Creek Jackpot, located at 29629 SE Hwy. 224. A young adult male and two unidentified juveniles were attempting to steal beer when their plans went significantly sideways. The two juvenile suspects ran out of the Eagle Creek Jackpot carrying cases of Keystone and Coors beer. They then jumped into a waiting suspect vehicle, a 1997 Acura CL driven by  Caleb Scott Mitchell , 18, of Wilsonville. A gas attendant attempted to stop the teens from leaving. Mitchell reportedly accelerated the getaway vehicle toward the attendant. A customer in the parking lot saw this and believed the suspect driver was attempting to hit the attendant with the Acura.  Thinking fast, the customer pulled his Honda Civic in front of the suspects. The Acura collided with the passenger side of the Honda Civic, t

FATAL CRASH ON HWY 101 - DOUGLAS COUNTY

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Oregon State Police On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at approximately 10:46 A.M., a Douglas County Deputy attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle south of Reedsport on Hwy 101.  The vehicle fled and eventually crashed on Hwy 101 near milepost 217.   The operator of the vehicle is deceased.   What appeared to be explosive devices were located at the scene and the Oregon State Police Explosives Unit is heading to the scene.   Oregon State Police is investigating the crash.  Hwy 101 will be closed for several hours with no detour available.      More information will be available when appropriate.

Fatal Power Glider Crash at the Bend Municipal Airport

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Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office   On June 30, 2020, at approximately 1:25pm, deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a report of a glider crash in the NE corner of the Bend Municipal Airport.  Witnesses reported the aircraft caught fire immediately after it crashed.  Deputies arrived and confirmed a power glider had crashed just after take-off from the airport and the sole occupant, Christopher S. McKeage of Bend, was deceased.  Bend Fire Department resources quickly extinguished a small brush fire that occurred because of the crash before it could spread to nearby trees. Deputies spent the afternoon photographing and documenting the scene, contacting witnesses, and collecting nearby video surveillance around the time of the crash.  The information collected will be forwarded onto the FAA and NTSB to assist with their investigation. The crash is still under investigation and cause has not been determined.  McKeage’s next of kin has been notifie