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Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety Grants Pass Fire Rescue arrived on scene of a large pile of railroad ties that caught fire just after 6:00 am yesterday morning.  The fire was reported to be alongside the railroad tracks just behind the Oregon Youth Authority at 2001 NE F St in Grants Pass.  Crews quickly controlled the large fire and limited the spread to the surrounding vegetation and brush.  Crews from Grants Pass City Streets brought in a Backhoe and Excavator to help move the large timbers along with Rural Metro Fire also assisted with the scene.  Smoke was visible for most of the day while crews completed the difficult mop up of the large timbers.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation and anyone with information regarding the fire is urged to call Grants Pass Fire Rescue at 541-450-6200.  We would like to remind everyone with the hot dry weather to be careful while enjoying outside actives this time of year.

Corvallis Police On Thursday August 20th Ava Carey, age 16, left her home in northeast Corvallis to go to a nearby park.  She did not return when expected.  Ava’s family reported her as missing to the Corvallis Police Department that night, expressing their amplified concern because Ava is a special needs child.  The Corvallis Police Department shares the Carey family’s concern and continues to work day and night to find Ava Carey.  Officers have searched the area with the assistance of the Corvallis Police K9, continue to canvass surrounding neighborhoods and engaged the community in an effort to locate her. We have also been in communication with other law enforcement agencies and community partners to ask for their help in finding Ava.  We are grateful to the community volunteers who have come out to help search for her and post flyers in coordination with the Corvallis School District. Based on the information we have at this time, Ava was last seen with her skateboard in t

Oregon State Police On Thursday, August 20, 2020, Oregon State Police arrested Kenneth Ayers (49) from Roseburg in connection with the Interstate 5 shooting on August 19, 2020.  Ayers was lodged in the Jackson County Jail on the following charges – Attempted Murder, Assault 2, Unlawful Use of a Weapon (7), Criminal Mischief 2 (7), and Recklessly Endangering Another Person (13). Ayers is also the suspect in the series of shootings that have been occurring on Interstate 5 beginning in late May. District Attorneys from Douglas and Josephine County will work with the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office as there will be additional charges and they will all be presented to a Jackson County Grand Jury.   OSP will be working with the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office to provide more information this afternoon.   There is a tentative virtual press conference scheduled for the media at 2:00 P.M.   Media will need to email  osppio@osp.oregon.gov  to receive the lo

Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) On August 19th, 2020, at approximately 6:30 PM, The Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) arrested three subjects in the 5,000 block of Umpqua Hwy 99 outside of Drain, for various drug crimes.  DINT detectives, with help from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, attempted a traffic stop on a 2007 Honda Civic being driven by 42 year old Sondra Haney of Roseburg.   Haney at first stopped, then tried to speed away and elude officers.  Haney was stopped for good in a very short distance just as passengers started throwing items from the vehicle.  Inside and outside of the vehicle detectives located approximately 905 grams (2 pounds) of suspected methamphetamine as well as a Kel Tec 9mm handgun.   All three occupants of the vehicle were arrested and lodged at the Douglas County Jail.  Haney had an outstanding warrant for her arrest for Probation Violation.  She was additionally charged with Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Unl

Roseburg Fire Dept. At 11:13 p.m. on August 18, 2020, Roseburg Fire Department personnel responded to a reported residential structure fire at 1096 NE Rifle Range.   The reporting party stated all residents were out of the structure.  Upon arrival on scene, firefighters found a single story residential structure with an attached porch engulfed in flames and spreading to the structure.  Firefighters conducted a primary search to confirm no occupants were inside the structure.  Firefighters made an interior attack to extinguish the fire and completed overhaul.  The home sustained significant structural and water damage.  Two adult residents were displaced; however, no one was injured in the fire.  The American Red Cross is assisting the residents. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, although discarded smoking materials may have caused the fire.  Sixteen firefighters assisted with firefighting operations.  Other agencies assisting with the fire included Douglas

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Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety Grants Pass Oregon – On 08/17/20, at about 1pm, Grants Pass Police responded to a “shots fired” call with fighting heard in the 1100 Block of SW Cottonwood Street.  Multiple police units responded to the area and established a perimeter around a home where the gunshot came from.  An adult male victim was located nearby and immediately linked to the incident.  Due to the severity of the crime, along with an elevated concern for community safety, police units secured a large portion of Cottonwood and evacuated several neighboring homes.  Although police made several attempts to contact people inside the home, nobody responded. Shortly thereafter the Grants Pass SWAT Team was activated, surrounded the home and tried several additional times to contact people believed to be inside the home – again, nobody responded.  At 5pm, several hours after police initially surrounded the home, SWAT deployed OC canisters into the home in an effort to get the p

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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. -  Want to help your community and help save lives? The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is seeking dedicated members of the community who are willing to volunteer their time to the Search and Rescue Division. Under Oregon Law, the Sheriff of each county is tasked with the responsibility of Search and Rescue efforts. In Douglas County that means the Sheriff is responsible for the searching for lost and missing subjects within the 5,000 square miles of the county. The kind of people we are looking for are motivated individuals willing to give their precious time to help their community. Search and Rescue is not exclusive to any particular type of person or skill set. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is looking for individuals capable of physical tasks ranging from wilderness searching to technical rope rescues, to individuals willing to help prepare meals for search crews, or people who want to help maintain equipm

Douglas Co. Government (Douglas County, Ore.) – In the midst of all the chaos that is happening in the world, your Douglas County Board of Commissioners, along with your Douglas County Sheriff’s Office would to share a local story about compassion, respect and duty.  Last week, a Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy went above and beyond the call of duty in order to help a fellow veteran, and make sure he had a safe place to spend the night.     Around 7:30 pm on Thursday, August 6, 2020, Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Bryanna Oelrich was dispatched to the Dillard Store to contact an elderly gentleman who had been sitting outside the store for about four hours. Deputy Oelrich arrived on scene and recognized the male as Robert Pelcha, a  United States Marine Corps Veteran  from the Keizer area, with whom she had contact with the previous week. The first time she’d met him, she noticed he was “standing at attention,” which tipped her off to his military background. On Thursday, she

Oregon State Police  On Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at approximately 10:48 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 38 near milepost 51. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford Explorer, operated by Alec Beutler (28) of Eugene, was westbound when it left the roadway and struck a tree. Beutler sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. OSP was assisted by North Douglas Fire District, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, and ODOT

Corvallis Police On August 10th at about 4:05am Corvallis Police Officers responded to a downtown business when an employee called at the request of George Spencer.  Spencer, who appeared to be under the influence of a drug(s), reported to officers that he had been assaulted in his nearby hotel room, but did not provide information to corroborate his report of an assault.  The hotel number he provided was fictitious, and Spencer’s only injury was as small scratch on his cheek.  At about 5:23am Spencer called from his actual hotel room at 345 NW 2nd St #115 to report a theft of his property.  When officers arrived, they observed an unresponsive female on the hotel room bed.  Officers attempted to administer aid, but she was already deceased.  The female was identified as Gina Vargas. Corvallis Police Department detectives continued the investigation, learning Spencer had apparently met Vargas the day before.  In an interview, Spencer admitted he had consumed methamphetamine an

ODOT: SW Oregon Oregon 38 (Umpqua Highway) will be limited to a single lane of traffic throughout the night between Scottsburg and Wells Creek due to a roadside fire at milepost 17. The highway had been closed for about four hours this afternoon. Motorists should drive with caution and expect delays. Traffic control will be provided by flaggers and pilot cars.

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon Defendant perpetrated one of the largest deceased beneficiary frauds in Social Security Administration history MEDFORD, Ore.—U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams announced today that a Klamath Falls, Oregon man is facing federal criminal charges for cashing more than $458,000 worth of social security checks issued in the name of his deceased aunt. George Doumar, 76, has been charged by complaint with theft of public funds and mail theft. According to court documents, in February 2020, the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Office of Anti-Fraud Programs identified a 114-year-old supercentenarian who appeared to be the second-oldest living person in the U.S. receiving Social Security retirement benefits. SSA systems indicated that no updates had been made to the person’s benefit record in more than 30 years, leading SSA staff to believe that the person may be deceased. The matter was referred to the SSA Office of the Inspector Gen

Oregon State Police The Oregon State Police is again requesting the public's assistance in identifying the person (s) responsible for shooting at vehicles on Interstate 5 in Douglas, Josephine and Jackson Counties. From the time of the first request for assistance on July 14, 2020 several additional vehicles have been confirmed to have been struck by bullets. Previously only Douglas and Josephine Counties had confirmed bullet strikes. The geographic location has been expanded to include Jackson County. No injuries have been reported. If you are traveling on Interstate 5 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.

Central Oregon Drug Enforcement On Friday, August 7, 2020 at approximately 1800 hrs. Detectives assigned to the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) team, along with assistance from the Bend Police Department, contacted and arrested Jimmie Ginn on the below listed charges. The arrest of Ginn was the result of a short-term drug investigation by the CODE team into the illegal trafficking of commercial quantities of methamphetamine by Ginn throughout the Deschutes County region.  The investigation revealed that Ginn would travel outside the area and purchase large quantities of methamphetamine. He would then return to Deschutes County and sell the drugs for profit.  On this date, law enforcement surveillance teams monitored Ginn’s activities, which included him conducting drug sales.  At approximately 1800 hrs. Ginn was contacted on a traffic stop in which he was the driver of a brown in color Dodge Durango.  Ginn was taken into custody at this time.  During a search of Ginn’s veh

Roseburg Fire Dept. At 6:55 p.m. on August 9, 2020, Roseburg Fire Department personnel responded to a reported commercial structure fire at 3221 NW Edenbower Boulevard.  Dispatched received reports of a fire with explosions heard in the storage units at Tom Thumb Mini Storage.  Firefighters arrived on scene to find several storage units on fire within the commercial structures.  Firefighters worked throughout the evening to extinguish the fire and conduct extensive overhaul.  At 7:09 a.m. on August 10, 2020, firefighters were dispatched to a possible rekindle at 3221 NW Edenbower Boulevard with a report of smoke and flames seen by the reporting party.  Firefighters arrived on scene and quickly extinguished the fire.   Firefighters remain on scene to conduct overhaul. A fire investigator is on scene and the cause of the fire is unknown at this time.  The investigator will remain on scene for most of the day to process several storage units.  The commercial structures

Douglas County Sheriff's Office *** UPDATE 08/09/2020 5:15 PM *** DAYS CREEK, Ore. -  Search crews have located Charity Smith and she is uninjured and safe. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office will reunite the child with her family.  The Sheriff's Office would like to thank the public for their assistance and vigilance. Assisting agencies include:  Douglas County Search and Rescue Myrtle Creek Police Department REACH Air Medical Services The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for  # missing  5 year-old Charity Smith. Charity is missing from a home in the 400-block of Stouts Creek Road in Days Creek. She has been missing for approximately 3 hours as of 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 9, 2020. Charity is described as 3' tall, 40 lbs, having bright purple hair. She was last known to be wearing pink shorts with white flowers. If you see Charity, call 9-1-1. Search and Rescue Crews and Fire Personnel are assisting the Sheriff's

Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety On the listed date and time, Officers from the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety received a request for a welfare check on a possible suicidal male subject in the area of SW Humanity Way.  The caller advised 41-year-old Kenneth Charles Sumner was intoxicated and trying to break into a gun safe, all the while  threatening to commit suicide.  The other occupants in the residence left due to Summers intoxication and threats to harm himself. Officers arrived on scene and attempted to contact Sumner to offer assistance.  Sumner refused any assistance and threatened to harm the officers should they approach his residence.  At the time of the contact, officers believed Sumner was not a direct threat to anyone but himself.  Due to Sumners threats, and belief he had access to weapons, officers attempted to ensure the public was safe and backed away from the residence.  As the officers were starting to leave the area, they heard a large caliber r

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore. – Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old girl. Amelia Patterson was last seen yesterday leaving her residence at the 19900 Block of NE Halsey St. in Gresham. Amelia left her home and is thought to be with another runaway youth with an unknown address. Amelia has Leukemia and has left without her necessary medication.  Amelia has blue eyes with pink and white hair. She is approximately 5-feet-4-inches tall, and 200 pounds.  Anyone who knows of Amelia Patterson's whereabouts is asked to call 911.

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On August 6, 2020 shortly before 10:30 p.m., the Lane County Sheriff's Office received a report of an assault in the Jasper area.  Deputies responded and located a 76 year old female who suffered significant injuries. The suspect, who is known to the victim, fled the area after the incident. Deputies are seeking the community's assistance locating 41 year old Douglas Duane Ryker in connection with the incident.  He is described as a white male standing 5'8" tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes.  Ryker may be driving a white 1997 Dodge Neon with OR plate # 505 CWX. The Lane County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who has seen Ryker or the Dodge Neon to call 541-682-4150 then press 1 and reference case # 20-5308.   Please do not attempt to contact or apprehend Ryker. This is an active investigation. No additional information is available at this time.

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office The Lane County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance locating 27 year old missing man Michael Bryson of Eugene.  Michael was last seen on August 5th at a roadside campground located off Brice Creek Road just west of Champion Creek Road in South Lane County.  At around 4:30 a.m. on 8/5/20, Michael reportedly wandered away from a group of friends at the campground in an unknown direction and has not been seen since. Family reported Michael missing when he didn't return home after leaving the campground.   Lane County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue deployed search teams in the area on August 5th and 6th, and are continuing the search today, but so far have not located any clues as to which direction Michael may have gone.  Michael left his camping gear at the campground and his phone has been powered off for several days. Michael is described as standing 6'2" tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds with s

DCSO Jailviewer ATTEMPT TO COMMIT MURDER OR TREASON ASSAULT 1ST DEG ASSAULT 2ND DEG UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM MENACING THEFT 3RD DEG UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE Case #  17CR63480

Lincoln City Police On Tuesday morning, August 4, 2020, the Street Crimes Response Team (SCRT) along with Lincoln City Police and Newport Police executed a search warrant at a residence located approximately 476 feet from the Oceanlake Elementary School property. Christopher Kalin, (48) Teri Cipres (47), Amber McColligan (33), and Amber Williams (37) all of Lincoln City, were arrested after lengthy investigations into the distribution of illegal narcotics in the Lincoln County area. During the warrant execution, the SCRT seized quantities of suspected methamphetamine and narcotics paraphernalia such as digital scales and plastic baggies, drug transaction records, and a weapon. Kalin (top left) was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on charges of Delivery / Possession / Manufacturing of Methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a School, Commercial Sexual Solicitation, and Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon. His bail was set at $580,000.00. Due to Lincoln County Jail COV

Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety In May 2018, the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety received a report of a possible elder abuse. After the victim had passed away, family members discovered that Sydney Marie Wilder, an acquaintance of the victim, had unlawfully obtained funds from the victim’s bank account. Due to the complexity of the case, for the next 2.5 years the case was worked. At the conclusion, it was determined Wilder had financially exploited the victim’s age, vulnerabilities and poor health. During the victim’s last few years of life, Wilder is suspected to have stolen over $120,000 from the victim. Once the investigation was completed, the case was sent to the Josephine County District Attorney's Office for review and filing of charges. One August 5th, 2020, the case was presented to the Grand Jury. Sydney Wilder was indicted on the above charges and on August 6th, Wilder was arrested and lodged at the Josephine County Jail. Grants Pass Department of Pub

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore.  - Deputies are looking for information as to the whereabouts of a missing 22-year-old Roseburg man.  Austin Allen Wilkison was last seen on Friday, July 31, 2020, at approximately 7:30 pm at a residence on Little Valley Road. Wilkison had reportedly planned to meet friends and return home. He has not been heard or seen since and family is concerned about his welfare.  Wilkison is known to frequent the Glide/Idleyld Park area and may possibly be in the mountains, particularly the Swift Water, Wright Creek and Steamboat Falls areas. He is described as 5'6'', 145 lbs, brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last known to be wearing a green hooded sweatshirt and khaki pants. He is associated with a silver 2001 Silver Acura CL with Oregon license plate YPS306. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at 541-440-4471 or by email to  dcso.pio@co.douglas.or.us  referencing cas

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office On August 3, 2020, at approximately 9:30 am, deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) were dispatched to a report of human remains that had been located on U.S. Forest Service land off China Hat Road, south of Bend.  An individual walking a dog in the area made the discovery and reported the information to Deschutes County 911. Deputies and DCSO detectives arrived at the location and confirmed the remains belong to an adult male. Detectives have worked since then, assisted by the U.S Forest Service and Deschutes County Medical Examiner, to document, collect evidence, and recover the remains. An autopsy is planned in the coming days to determine identity and cause of death. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special u

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office *** UPDATED RELEASE 08/03/2020*** DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore.  - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has spoken to Richard John Siegrist who told deputies he is not missing.  He is no longer considered a missing person and the case has been closed. DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore.  - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing Roseburg man and asking the public's assistance in locating him.  37 year-old Richard John Siegrist of Roseburg was last heard from on Saturday, August 1, 2020. He left a residence in the 300-block of Lad Lane in a silver or gray Honda 4x4 SUV (unknown license plate). His destination was unknown at the time he left.  Siegrist is described as 5'07'', 170lbs, brown hair and brown eyes with possibly a beard. He is known to frequent the mountains and wooded areas of Douglas County. "Our hope is that as people are recreating in the mountains, that they be aware of this case and report

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On 8/3/20 at 1:40 a.m., the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a shooting at a residence on the 72900 block of London Road south of Cottage Grove. The residence is in a remote part of Lane County near the Douglas County border. Lane County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded along with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and located three people who sustained gunshot wounds. One of the victims was transported to the hospital by helicopter and two victims were transported by ambulance. Deputies investigated and have arrested 44 year old Boudie Lancaster of Cottage Grove on two counts of Assault in the first degree, one count of Assault in the second degree, and one count of Felon in Possession of a Weapon in connection with the shooting. This investigation is ongoing, and there is no indication of a continued threat to the community in connection with this case.   The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Douglas Cou

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office ROSEBURG, Ore.  - On Saturday, August 1, 2020, at approximately 7:00 am, deputies were dispatched to a reported burglary at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Speedway Complex.  Deputys learned approximately $10,000 - $15,000 worth items were stolen from the Pacific Racing Association (PRA). Surveillance footage was obtained and deputies processed the crime scene.  Through the course of the investigation, deputies developed a suspect, 25-year-old Christian Dean Busschau of Washougal, Washington. Deputies made application for a search warrant and served that on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at a residence in the 100-block of Pioneer Way.  During the execution of the warrant Busschau was arrested. He was lodged in the Douglas County Jail on the following charges:  Aggravated Theft I Criminal Mischief I Criminal Trespass II Burglary II Offensive Littering Nearly all of the stolen equipment was located and returned to the PRA. Still outstanding

DCSO JAILVIEWER FLORENCE Violation:  000.999 - AGENCY HOLD - FEL Violation:  811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE Violation:  811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING Violation:  166.270B - FELON IN POSSESSION OF A RESTRICTED WEAPON Violation:  163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON Case #:   20-3501

Oregon State Police On Saturday, August 1, 2020 at approximately 10:37 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers were dispatched to a reckless driver and hit and run crash located on Hwy 101 milepost 233 just north of North Bend, OR. The reporting person advised they were stopped at the traffic signal at East Bay Dr. and Hwy 101 when they were struck  from behind. The suspect vehicle, a green older Dodge 1500 pickup with a green canopy bearing CA license plate, then accelerated attempting to push the vehicle into the intersection. None of the occupants were injured and the Dodge continued northbound on Hwy 101 driving recklessly. OSP was notified by the Coos Bay Police Department they were investigating the same Dodge pickup for striking several vehicles while traveling north on Hwy 101 through the city of Coos Bay.  OSP received a report the Dodge was observed at the trailhead to Siltcoos Lake, near the city of Florence, where the vehicle had intentionally struck several more