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LOS ANGELES MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING GUN SHOP BURGLARY, PURSUIT

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office MYRTLE CREEK, Ore.  - A California man who burglarized a Myrtle Creek gun shop and stole several firearms is in custody after a pursuit.  On Sunday, July 19, 2020, shortly before 9:00 pm, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report of a male who had broken into a gun shop in the 100-block of Storage Way in Myrtle Creek and was loading his vehicle with firearms and ammunition.  As deputies were responding, a Myrtle Creek Police Officer observed the suspect vehicle leave. Deputies attempted to stop the driver, when he accelerated and entered Interstate 5 southbound.  The suspect lead law enforcement on a pursuit and briefly got away. A short time later, the suspect vehicle was observed in a pullout near milepost 97. K9 Ozzy assisted taking the suspect into custody as he ran into the freeway.  The suspect was identified as 29 year-old Dejan Anthony Sebastian of Los Angeles, California. Sebastian was charged and lodged in the Douglas County Sh

SALEM POLICE OFFICER INJURED IN SHOOTING

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Salem Police Dept. On Friday, July 17th, 2020, at approximately 3:20 a.m., Salem Police detectives were in a vehicle after conducting an investigation when a vehicle drove up next to the detectives and several shots were fired at the detectives’ vehicle.  One of the bullets penetrated the car, striking a detective in the arm. The suspect vehicle fled the scene and was later located in the 1200 block of Waller St SE.  The injured officer, identified as Salem Police Detective Angus “Scotty” Emmons, was able to drive himself and the other detectives to the Salem Emergency Department, where he was treated and released for non-life-threatening injuries. Det. Emmons is a 21 year veteran with the Salem Police Department. Salem Officers surrounded the home where the suspect was believed to be inside.  The Salem SWAT team and negotiators, along with the assistance of the Oregon State Police SWAT team, responded to assist. The suspect, identified as Alejandro Maciel-Salcedo, surrender

EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND TO FATAL HELICOPTER CRASH IN RURAL MARION COUNTY

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Marion Co. Sheriff's Office Today, June 17th, 2020, at shortly before 9:00 am deputies were dispatched to a helicopter crash in the 21000 block of Fern Ridge Road SE, just north of Mehama, in rural Marion County.   Emergency crews from the Stayton Fire District were first to arrive on scene and located the downed aircraft in a tree line next to a Christmas tree field.  The helicopter, a 1960 Hiller, was spraying a nearby Christmas tree field prior to the crash, the pilot did not survive.  Deputies have identified the pilot of the aircraft as Terry Harchenko, 65, of Salem.  There were no other people in the aircraft. Investigators have not determined what events led to the helicopter crash.  Investigators have contacted the Federal Aviation Administration and National Traffic Safety Bureau.  The Marion County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Stayton Fire District, Oregon Department of Forestry, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and the Marion County Medical Examin

FATAL LOG TRUCK CRASH

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office REEDSPORT, Ore.  - A log truck crash claimed the life of a 54 year-old Lakeside man on Thursday.  On July 16, 2020, around 9:30 am, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report of an injury log truck crash approximately a half mile up Loon Lake Road.  When deputies arrived on scene, they located a 1989 Freightliner over an embankment and mostly submerged in Mill Creek. The driver was identified as 54 year-old Rhett Michael Curran of Lakeside. Curan was declared deceased at the scene. The log truck was recovered from the water by Mast Brothers Towing.  The investigation indicates speed was a contributing factor in the crash. The Sheriff's Office was assisted by Douglas County Public Works, Lower Umpqua Hospital Ambulance, Reedsport Police Department and Mast Brothers. 

Corvallis Police Seek Possible Victims of Dr. William O'Donnell

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Corvallis Police   Corvallis Police Department detectives are investigating a report of misconduct by Dr. William O’Donnell, who was a chiropractor at Vertebrata Chiropractic at 107 SW 2nd St, Corvallis Oregon.  Vertebrata is no longer in business, and the current occupant at that address is not affiliated with Vertebrata or O’Donnell. CPD Detectives received information that O’Donnell had allegedly been video recording patients without their knowledge or consent between November 2013 and May 2014 at Vertebrata.   Specifically, it appears O’Donnell may have been targeting female patients in their early 20’s through their mid 30’s in age.  Detectives need assistance in identifying several women on video. At this time, there is no indication other doctors or staff at Vertebrata were involved in or knew of the alleged misconduct. The Corvallis Police Department asks any female patients of O’Donnell between November 2013 and May 2014 who were in their early 20’s through mid 30’s at

Oregon State Police Requesting Public's Assistance with Shooting Incidents - Josephine / Douglas Counties

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Oregon State Police  The Oregon State Police is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for shooting at several vehicles on Interstate 5 between Roseburg and Grants Pass.  In the last several weeks OSP has investigated 5 vehicles that have been struck by bullets on Interstate 5 between milepost 67 and 100. No injuries have been reported. If you are traveling in the area and believe your vehicle has been struck with a bullet please call 911, note the time, location and if possible continue out of the area. If you have information regarding the shootings or if you believe your vehicle has been struck please contact the Oregon State Police Southern Command Center at 1-800-442-2068 or OSP - Reference OSP Case #SP20-173444.

Young Woman Killed in Head On Crash in Lincoln City

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Lincoln City Police On Saturday, July 11, 2020, at about 9:20 PM, Lincoln City Police responded to a reported motor vehicle crash on Hwy 101 in the north 2700 block. Upon officers’ arrival they initially found the crash involved a white 1992 Ford van and a small 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. As a result of the impact, the driver of the Chevrolet Aveo, identified as 21-year-old Julia Munson of Salem, Oregon, sustained significant injuries and was transported from the scene by Pacific West Ambulance to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital. From there she was transported by Life Flight helicopter to a Portland area hospital, but sadly succumbed to her injuries and died. The crash investigation revealed that the white Ford van had been traveling northbound on Hwy 101 and crossed over into the southbound lanes where it sideswiped another vehicle, a 2010 Honda Fit, which was traveling southbound. The driver of that vehicle tried to swerve away to avoid the collision with the van. The driver of the

LOGGING ACCIDENT

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Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office On 7/13/2020 at 10:56am the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office received information of a logging accident in a remote area of West Picket Creek in Josephine County.  Rural Metro Fire, AMR and the Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and located a male subject deceased, approximately 800 feet down the mountain.  The information gathered at the scene indicated, the subject, Cody Anderson, had been struck by a rolling log which he was cutting with a chain saw.   With the assistance of the logging crew and the above agencies, Anderson’s body was recovered and released to the funeral home. Next of kin has been notified.  

SUSPECT ARRESTED ON KIDNAPPING CHARGE

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Roseburg Police Dept. Approximately one week ago the Roseburg Police Department investigated a report of a missing teenager from the Roseburg area.   During the subsequent follow up, investigators learned the teenager was previously involved in online contact with a male who was suspected to be from southern California.  This online contact was initiated through social media sites. The male was later identified as 26 year old Travis Smith of Los Angeles, California.  Information obtained during the investigation led investigators to believe Smith came to Roseburg to meet the teenager.  Over the next two days investigators from the Roseburg Police Department, FBI, and Las Angeles Police Department worked tirelessly to locate Smith.  The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) also provided assistance in this case. On Saturday, July 11th, Smith was located in Los Angeles, in the company of the missing teenager.  The teenager was taken into protective c

Traffic Flagger Assaulted

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Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office   On July 9, 2020 Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a report of an assault of a Traffic Flagger in the area of Butler Market Rd and Hamehook Rd.  A crew was preparing for the transport of a house in this location necessitating the movement of power lines. A Traffic Flagger, Teresa McGuire, was at this location and had traffic stopped for several minutes when an unknown subject attempted to drive around her. A dispute ensued when the McGuire attempted to stop the subject, who was driving a dark colored Jeep Wrangler. The subject exited his vehicle and assaulted the McGuire, causing injury. Witnesses attempted to stop the subject from leaving but he was able to get back into his vehicle and drive away. He was last seen driving east on Butler Market Rd, towards the Powell Butte Hwy. Bend Fire Department Paramedics responded and transported McGuire to St. Charles Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. The su

Oregon City Police Arrest Man For Luring A Minor In Undercover Operation

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Oregon City Police Dept. On July 13th, 2020 at about 9:00 a.m. 49 year-old Billy Joe Davis II of Aurora, Oregon was arrested by the Oregon City Police Department after he drove to the area of the Kingsbury Heights Apartments located at 14290 Marjorie Lane in Oregon City, Oregon thinking he was meeting with a 15 year-old girl he met on Facebook to have a sexual relationship with her. The investigation started on July 6th, 2020 after Mr. Davis II sent an unsolicited message to an undercover officer on Facebook.  During the ensuing investigation, Mr. Davis II asked the undercover officer for sexually explicit photographs and videos on multiple occasions and arranged to meet with the undercover officer, thinking the officer was a 15 year-old girl.  Mr. Davis was arrested without incident on charges of Luring A Minor, Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in the First Degree and Using a Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct.  He is currently lodged at the Clackamas County Jail o

Fatal Crash on Interstate 5 - Jackson County

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Oregon State Police  On Monday, July 13, 2020 at approximately 3:40 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 39. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2002 Ford F250, operated by Harry Sprangel (79) of Medford, pulling a Arctic Fox travel trailer was northbound when it left the roadway and overturned.  The vehicle caught fire with the two occupants still inside.  An OSP Trooper and witnesses extinguished the fire and extricated Harry Sprangel from the vehicle. He was transported to the hospital for injuries. The passenger, Jilleen Sprangel (82) of Medford, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.    OSP was assisted by Jackson County Fire District 3 and ODOT.

Fatal Crash on Interstate 5 - Douglas County

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Oregon State Police  On Sunday, July 12, 2020 at approximately 8:39 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 144. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 1998 Dodge pickup, operated by Ruth Youngblood (71) of Sutherlin, was southbound on I-5 when it left the roadway and struck a tree. Youngblood sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. One male juvenile passenger sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  A second male juvenile passenger was flown by air ambulance to Springfield with serious injuries. OSP was assisted by North Douglas County Fire, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, and ODOT.

Eugene Springfield Fire Water Rescue Crews Rescue 18 in Two Incidents on Saturday

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Eugene Springfield Fire July 11th, 2020 Springfield Oregon.  Eugene Springfield Fire's Water Rescue crews rescued 18 people from the Willamette River on Saturday.  At 5PM C3 along with Boats 5 and 6 were dispatched to Clear Water park where 17 people experienced a mishap while floating the river.  In all 17 people were pulled off an island by the Boats and 4 were transported to local hospitals for minor traumatic injuries.  At 11PM C3 and Boat 5 responded to the Wheeler Rd area of the Willamette River for an injured and hypothermic subject stuck on an island. Night operations in low and unfamiliar water prevented the Boat from launching, but crews devised a plan to safely use the team's inflatable craft to access and retrieve the injured subject who was later transported to a local hospital.  In both incidents Eugene Springfield Fire was assisted by Lane County Sheriffs and Pleasant Hill Goshen Fire.  We would like to remind people that rivers are dangerous places to recrea

UPDATE - 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 July 8, 2020 investigators developed information that Hagenno might be associated with a vehicle.  Investigators located that vehicle at approximately 2:00 P.M., on Hwy 238 near Jaynes Dr.  OSP with assistance of the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety made contact with vehicle and Hagenno was inside and taken into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail on charges of Murder 2, Unlawful use of a Weapon, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Bret Alan Hagenno was taken into custody today - July 8, 2020.  The details of the arrest will be posted when they are available. 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 as a suspect and believe he could be armed and dangerous. Hagenno is described as 6 foot tall, a

Body of Deceased Kayaker Located

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. -  The body of Jared Bruce Boria was located in Diamond Lake on Thursday morning.  At approximately 11:20 am, on Thursday, July 9, 2020, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report that the body of a deceased male was located in the lake. Marine Deputies along with the Douglas County Medical Examiner responded to the scene and recovered the body of 37 year-old Jared Bruce Boria of Vancouver Washington. His family has been notified.  Boria had previously been presumed drowned after he went missing on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Boria had launched his kayak from his camping space at Diamond Lake Campground and paddled out onto the lake after 10:00 PM. 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.  "The Sheriff's Office extends its deepest condolences to the family of Jared", Sgt. Brad O'Dell said. "There we

ONLINE SEXUAL CORRUPTION OF A CHILD

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Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety On 07/08/2020, 60-year-old Keith Maclin contacted a female juvenile via a social media platform.  While speaking with the juvenile, Maclin planned to meet with her in order to have sexual contact with the juvenile. Maclin drove from Texas to Oregon with the intent of meeting with the juvenile. Detectives with Klamath Falls, Jackson County and Grants Pass Department of Public Safety surveilled Maclin as he traveled through Oregon, and later detained Maclin in Grants Pass. He was lodged in the Josephine County Jail for Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in the First Degree and Luring a Minor.   This investigation is on-going and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact GPDPS at 541-450-6260

COREY LEE BERNHARDT ARRESTED ON SEX CHARGES

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FATAL VEHICLE ACCIDENT

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Roseburg Police Dept. On July 9th, 2020 around 0200 hours, emergency personnel from the Roseburg Police and Roseburg Fire Departments responded to a single vehicle rollover accident in the 1600 block of SE Pine Street in Roseburg. The accident involved a 1999 Honda CRV that was reportedly driving at a high rate of speed, southbound on Pine Street.  The vehicle left the roadway in the 1600 block, striking the guardrail and sending the vehicle airborne.  The vehicle landed upside down on a lower access road, trapping both occupants inside.  The passenger in the vehicle, 25 year old Jacob Bickell of Myrtle Creek, was pronounced deceased at the scene.   The driver, 21 year old Michael McCollum also of Myrtle Creek, was transported to Mercy via ambulance for severe injuries he sustained in the accident.  McCollum was later life-flighted to Sacred Heart Riverbend in Springfield for further treatment.  Next of kin for Bickell have been notified. The Oregon State Police assisted

Passerby Saves 2-year-old Who Ran Across Highway 97 and Fell into the Canal

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Redmond Police Dept. On Tuesday July 7, 2020, at approximately 5:45 p.m., the Redmond Police Department responded to the area of Highway 97 near NE Larch Ave. for a report of a two-year-old child running across both lanes of north Highway 97.  Further reports stated the child had fallen into the canal and was rescued by a passerby who witnessed the event.    The passerby, an adult female from Terrebonne, Oregon, had been driving northbound on Highway 97 when she saw a male, later identified as being the two-year-old’s father, flagging down vehicles when she saw the child run across Highway 97.  She pulled over and watched the child run through the grass and through a fence which separates the canal from the road.  She was concerned the child was going to run into the canal, so she exited her vehicle, crossed all four lanes of traffic and followed the child towards the canal.  While catching up to the child, she watched him fall into the canal.  She jumped the fence, jumped into

Driver of Stolen Vehicle Collides with Driver of a Separate and Unrelated Stolen Vehicle

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Newberg-Dundee Police Dept. On the morning of July 5, 2020, Newberg-Dundee Police officers responded to a report of a suspect that had just stolen a victim’s Toyota Land Cruiser.  Officers located the stolen vehicle moments later as it drove through town.  The suspect attempted to elude police through downtown Newberg and crashed the Land Cruiser into an occupied Buick Regal near E. Franklin & College St.  Officers took the suspect into custody from the Land Cruiser, but then learned the Buick Regal was also stolen from a completely unrelated crime that had been reported about three weeks prior.  The driver of the stolen Buick was found to be under the influence of intoxicants and arrested as well. The suspect driving the stolen Land Cruiser, Randy Lee Cooper (27 years old), of Portland, was arrested for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Attempting to Elude Police, Assault-3, Reckless Driving and other related crimes. The suspect driving the stolen Buick, Kristin Nicole

SUSPECT IN FATAL SHOOTING IN RIVER RD. AREA ARRESTED FOR MURDER

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Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On 7/5/2020 at 7:03 p.m., the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a gunshot wound at a residence on Smithoak Street in North Eugene.  Deputies arrived and located a deceased male with a gunshot wound and two other males at the home.  Initial investigation indicates the three males lived together and were engaged in a physical dispute over living arrangements just prior to the shooting.  Deputies investigated the death and have arrested 59 year old Martin Joyce of Eugene who was lodged at the Lane County Jail on Murder.  Deputies are notifying family of the deceased prior to releasing his name.  This investigation is ongoing, but there is no indication of a continued threat to the community in connection with this case. 

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

RUSSELL JAMES LOPPNOW ARRESTED ON SEX CHARGES

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