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Oregon State Police On Thursday, July 23, 2020 at approximately 9:04 P.M., a Trooper from the Central Point Area Command stopped a 2020 GMC Terrain SUV for failure to signal a lane change (multiple occasions) on Interstate 5 northbound near milepost 19.  During the traffic stop, the Trooper conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle after a positive alert to the odor of controlled substances by an OSP drug detection K-9. The probable cause search revealed approximately 8 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in the vehicle.  Troopers also located an additional 16 grams of methamphetamine, along with drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.    The driver was identified as Erica L. Rust (29) from Salem, Oregon and passenger identified as Patricia Cardenas (54) from Keizer, Oregon.  Ms. Rust and Ms. Cardenas were lodged in the Jackson County Jail for Unlawful Possession and Delivery of Methamphetamine. Ms. Rust was also lodged on an outstanding warrant for Theft in the Second Degree iss

Oregon State Police  On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at approximately 7:07 P.M. Oregon State Police responded to the report of a motorcycle crash, which occurred on State Route 34 near mile post 14 in Lincoln County. Preliminary investigation revealed a gray 2012 Ducati motorcycle, operated by Kenneth Robert KEARNEY (51) of Waldport, was westbound negotiating a sweeping left turn when, for an unknown reason, the vehicle went off the westbound shoulder.  The motorcycle came to an uncontrolled rest in the roadside brush.  Kearney was ejected off the motorcycle during the crash.  Kearney sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. One lane of SR 34 was closed for approximately three hours.  OSP was assisted by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Central Coast Fire Department, Seal Rock Fire Department, PacWest Ambulance and ODOT Incident Response.

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Saturday, July 25, 2020, at 2:04 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on SW River Rd, South of SW Farmington Rd. A single-vehicle had left the road and struck a tree. Deputies arrived and found that a single vehicle had been traveling South on SW River Rd. at a high rate of speed. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver, 23-year-old Edelmir Mata- Garcia, suffered minor injuries in the crash and was transported to OHSU. The passenger, 24-year-old Carlos Gonzalez-Tapia was pronounced dead at the scene . Deputies suspect that Mr. Mata-Garcia had consumed alcohol and was driving at a high rate of speed. They believe he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree, killing his passenger. After investigating the crash and the suspicion of DUII, deputies arrested Mr. Mata-Garcia for Manslaughter in the 2nd degree, DUII, and Reckless Driving. He was lodged at the Washington

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon Charges include assaulting federal officers, arson, and damaging government property PORTLAND, Ore.—U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams announced today that 18 people have been arrested and are facing federal charges this week for their roles in recent weeknight protests at the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse in Portland. According to court documents, since May 26, 2020, protests in downtown Portland have been followed by nightly criminal activity including assaults on law enforcement officers, destruction of property, looting, arson, and vandalism. The Hatfield Federal Courthouse has been a nightly target of vandalism during evening protests and riots, sustaining extensive damage. U.S. Marshals Service deputies and officers from the Federal Protective Service, Homeland Security Investigations, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection working to protect the courthouse have been subjected to nightly threats and assaults from demonst

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office The Lane County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance locating missing man Gordon Sage.  Gordon was last seen this morning at approximately 4:00 a.m.  When family went to check on him at 8:00 a.m. he was missing, along with the family's 2011 white Chevrolet Impala (Oregon plate 645 FFM).  Gordon hasn't driven in over a year and may be suffering from some dementia.  Gordon is also overdue for his daily medication.   Gordon is described as standing 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 200 pounds with white hair and hazel eyes. Gordon has ties in the Portland and Bend area, but it is unknown at this time which direction he may have gone.   The Lane County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who has seen Gordon or his white Chevrolet Impala to call 541-682-4150 then press 1 and reference case # 20-4912.

Oregon Military Department PORTLAND, Ore .  - Members of the Oregon National Guard paid honors to a fellow service member, Private First Class Alexander B. Klass as his remains were returned home to Oregon with an honor flight and funeral procession from the Portland International Airport (PDX) to McMinnville. He was deployed with the 162nd Infantry Regiment at Camp Novo Selo, Kosovo, during the time of his death on July 4, 2020. Pfc. Klass will be laid to rest during a graveside memorial service on Sunday, July 26.  His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” device, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal, the Oregon Meritorious Service Medal, and Oregon Superior Soldier Ribbon. Released Imagery Still Photos: 200723-Z-CH590-0167: Maj. Gen. Michael Stencel, Adjutant General, Orego

Lincoln City Police On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at about 11:25 PM, Lincoln City Police Officers responded to a reported suspicious person call in the southwest 3800 block of Hwy 101. It was reported that a man was walking along Hwy 101 while carrying several surf boards. Officers located the man and identified him as 29-year-old Christian M. Berry of California and Hawaii, carrying several surf boards. When asked, Berry said he found the surf boards.  During the subsequent investigation, officers saw that the surfboards still had price stickers on them and that he was wearing two hats on his head. In addition Berry had a wetsuit tied around his waist that still had tags on it. Berry was also found to be in possession of an acoustic guitar, wax, board fins, and other items, many price tag marked and surf related. Other officers began checking the area and found the Zuhg surf shop located at 3219 SW Hwy 101, sold hats similar to the hats Berry was wearing. Examining the exterior o

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office On July 22nd, 2020, at shortly after 7:00 pm a caller reported a swimmer in distress in the Willamette Slough, near Riverfront Park in Salem.  The Salem Police Department and Salem Fire Department responded to the scene and began an initial search for the missing swimmer.  Marion County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue was requested to respond to help coordinate search efforts.  After original attempts to locate the swimmer were unsuccessful, the search was suspended for the night just after 10:00 pm. Search efforts resumed this morning, July 23rd, at approximately 6:00 am.  The victim was finally located by divers from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office a few minutes after 2:30 pm.  The victim has been identified as, Troy Bowdish, 18, of Dallas. The search operation for Mr. Bowdish included 6 watercraft, divers, a UAV, and over 25 personnel from multiple agencies.  The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Salem Police Department, Sale

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office Case #20-14059 Update on Deputy Involved Shooting The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has not yet publicly identified the suspect who was shot by deputies on Tuesday night. Because the suspect has not been charged at this time and the investigation is still active, the release of his name will be delayed. The Sheriff’s Office has released some further details about the incident. JCSO deputies responded to the parking lot of the White City Dairy Queen regarding a request from a detective assigned to M.A.D.G.E., Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement, unit to check on a suspect who was reportedly in possession of a large quantity of drugs and possibly armed. Two deputies contacted the suspect and began speaking with him. After a few minutes, a struggle ensued between the deputies and suspect. The suspect retrieved a firearm which was concealed on his person. The deputies responded to this threat and the suspect was shot two times. The Sheri

Oregon State Police On Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at approximately 10:44 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 234 near mile post 12. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Honda motorcycle, operated by Mark Nienhouse (42) of Medford, was traveling west on Hwy 234 when it struck an elk in the roadway. Nienhouse and his passenger, Jennifer Ayala (30) of Central Point, sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased. OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Jackson County Fire District 3, and ODOT.

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office GLENDALE, Ore . - On Monday, July 20, 2020, at 6:10 pm, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report of a stabbing in the 200-block of Montgomery Ave in Glendale.  When deputies arrived, they learned a 15 year-old was upset with a 16 year-old female juvenile and had threatened to stab her with a knife. 18 year-old Joseph Gage Fish of Glendale attempted to intervene and ended up fighting with the 15 year-old male. During the fight, Fish was stabbed in the side of the neck. The 16 year-old sustained a minor cut to her elbow during the fight.  The suspect is known to law enforcement and his whereabouts are currently unknown, although Detectives believe he is possibly enroute to California. The suspect is not believed to be a threat to the public.  The case is currently being investigated by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Detective's Division. Case#20-3272

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office   UPDATE 07/21/2020 ROSEBURG, Ore.  - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is unable to substantiate that a crime occurred in the reported noose incident found at Whistler's Bend Park in late June. On June 22, 2020, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office became aware of a post on social media where an individual reported finding a noose outside of his yurt during a weekend trip to Whistlers Bend Park. The Sheriff's Office immediately launched an investigation. The patrol and detective's division put an extensive amount of time and effort into the case. Additionally, the Sheriff's Office enlisted the assistance of the FBI. At this time, the investigative portion of the case has concluded, based upon all leads available to investigators. "A tremendous amount of resources and effort was put into investigating this incident," Sheriff John Hanlin said. "We take these cases very seriously and conduct thorough investi

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office   ROSEBURG, Ore.  - A Winston man drowned in the North Umpqua River Monday night. Shortly after 8:00 pm, on Monday, July 21, 2020, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report of a male who was in the North Umpqua River who was not breathing. The callers directed responders to the 900-block of Echo Drive off of North Bank Road. When deputies arrived, they found the male on an island where CPR was being performed by bystanders. The deputies were able to get to the male by boat and bring him to shore to a waiting ambulance. The male was identified as 36 year-old David Duane Ham of Winston. Ham was transported to Mercy Medical Center where he later died. Deputies learned Ham was swimming when he began to yell for help and went under water. The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating the death. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Douglas County Fire District #2, Bay Cities Ambulance and Glide Fire Department.

Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety Between July 17 and 18, 2020, the Grants Pass Dept of Public Safety (GPDPS) received reports of suspicious behavior at two local businesses.  The first call was at Robinson Dental, 124 NE Evelyn. A male subject showed a 20 year old female employee explicit photos and video while making inappropriate comments. The male subject later sat alone in his vehicle in the parking lot and masturbated. The second call was at Holiday Inn Express, 105 NE Agness, regarding a male subject who exposed his genitals to a 20 year old female employee in the lobby of the hotel.  Further investigation determined the suspect, Jason Evans, was also suspected of similar incidents in Jackson County. As a result of the above cases, Evans was arrested and lodged at the Josephine County Jail on the listed charges. Anyone with information about these or other related incidents is asked to contact GPDPS at 541-450-6260. ARRESTEE: Jason C Evans, 47 years old CHARGES: Publ

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office   ROSEBURG, Ore.  - Detectives are investigating a stabbing incident which took place in the Green District Monday evening.  On Monday, July 20, 2020, at 9:21 pm, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report of a stabbing which had taken place in the 400-block of Harmony Drive.  When deputies arrived, they located three individuals with injuries. Deputies learned a disturbance had taken place over money. During the disturbance, 50 year-old James Leland Nance of Idleyld Park was struck over the head with a shovel. He was transported to Mercy Medical Center by ambulance for an evaluation.  34 year-old Jack Salberg and 34 year-old Brandon Lee Welter, both of Roseburg, sought medical attention on their own after sustaining cuts.  Deputies also arrested 34 year-old Ryan Mark Weber and 26 year-old Autumn Storm Smith on unrelated warrants.  Detectives are still investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call (541) 440-4471 referencin

Oregon Dept. of Forestry CANYONVILLE, Ore. - The Days Creek Fire, located approximately 14 miles northeast of Canyonville in Douglas County, was reported Monday morning, July 20, shortly after 11 a.m.  The first engine to arrive on scene reported the fire to be approximately three acres in size, burning in logging slash.  An aggressive initial attack by aviation and ground resources is currently keeping the fire in check at 35 acres. Four Type 2 helicopters and one Type 1 helicopter have been working on the fire, in addition to two large air tankers and two single-engine air tankers. Numerous ground resources, including engines, hand crews, and equipment are also on scene of the fire, working to construct fire trails around the blaze.  In addition to Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) resources, equipment and personnel from industrial landowners, industrial operators and the Umpqua National Forest are assisting with suppression efforts. Currently, no homes are th

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office CANYONVILLE, Ore.  - K9 Ozzy located an assault suspect hiding in a shed on Sunday evening.  Shortly before 4:30 pm, deputies were dispatched to a reported assault which took place at the Masonic Cemetery in Canyonville (700 N Main Street). Deputies contacted the victim who stated she had been struck in the head from behind by 33 year-old Canyonville resident Robert Matthew Frieler. The victim also stated Frieler had a knife in his hand at the time of the assault, and believed she could have been stabbed. The victim was bleeding and had a visible injury to her head. She was transported to Mercy Medical Center by ambulance for a non-life threatening injury.  Deputies responded to a residence in the 400-block of Carlisle Court in Canyonville where Frieler was reported to have been. K9 Ozzy conducted an area search for the suspect and found Frieler hiding in a shed on the property. Frieler gave up when he was made aware the K9 was on scene and h

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 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

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