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  Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office On Monday, October 5, 2020 at approximately 1:05 am, Deputies from the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 4500 block of Redwood Avenue for a reported shooting.  Upon arrival, Deputies and Troopers from the Oregon State Police located a female who suffered gunshot wounds.  Deputies and Troopers were able to get the female to an ambulance for medical treatment.  While checking an associated marijuana grow, Deputies and Troopers located a male subject who had also suffered at least one gunshot wound.  The male subject was transported by ambulance but was later pronounced deceased.  Detectives from the Josephine County Major Crimes team are continuing to investigate this incident with Oregon State Police being the lead agency.  The Sheriff’s Office will not comment further regarding this investigation at this time.  

  Oregon State Police  On Sunday, October 4, 2020 at approximately 1:45 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 16. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Peterbilt semi-truck, operated by Trevor Logan (28) of Grants Pass, was southbound when it struck a pedestrian. Logan was not injured and is cooperating with the investigation. The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  Her name will be released when it is appropriate. OSP was assisted by ODOT and Jackson County Fire District #5.

  Salem Police Dept. On Friday, October 2, 2020 at approximately 1:15 p.m. Salem Police officers responded to Minto-Brown Park on a report of hikers finding a deceased person. The deceased has been identified as Abigail Agustin Paz, age 19, of Wood Village. Investigators are still working to determine her cause of death. While a death in a public place may cause apprehension, please understand that this is an ongoing investigation and as such, we cannot release any further information at this time. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Salem Police Tips Hotline at 503-588-8477.

  Oregon State Police  On September 2, 2020 Dustin McGrorty entered a guilty plea in Jackson County Circuit Court and was sentenced to : -2 year Bench Probation -5 year suspension of hunting, fishing and trapping -80 hours of community service -Obey all laws -Forfeiture of weapon -Forfeiture of hunting gear -Not possess firearms during pendency of probation -Restitution/compensatory fine of $8,420 to ODFW -Part of his probation also includes No advising or guiding in hunting, fishing or trapping practices, but defendant is permitted to travel on hunting, fishing and trapping trips and vacations provided that he not actively participate in or advise others in hunting, fishing, or trapping on the trips.  Defendant may not hike with others that are hunting, fishing or trapping; drop off or pick up others that are hunting, fishing or trapping; or pack game from kill location.  Defendant is permitted to remain at camp on hunting, fishing or trapping trips.  On October 16, 2019, an OSP Troop

  DCSO JAILVIEWER UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - FOOT PAROLE VIOLATION

  Lane Co. Sheriff's Office   On October 2, 2020 at 12:10 p.m. the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a dispute at the 24700 block of Butler Road in the Elmira area. When deputies arrived, multiple shots were fired towards deputies from within the residence. At least one deputy returned fire as they retreated away from the home, thankfully uninjured.  The suspect continued to fire rounds from within the home in the direction of deputies. The Oregon State Police responded to assist as deputies continued to try to make contact with the suspect, identified as 68 year old Everett Raymond Rojas of Veneta.  Three people from another part of the home were safely evacuated using an armored rescue vehicle. Due to the nature of the call, the Lane County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team (SRT) responded along with additional armored rescue vehicles.  As SRT was trying to talk Rojas out of the house, he began firing from within the residence again towards deputies. Shor

  Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office OAKLAND, Ore.  - Detectives are investigating a shooting which took place Friday morning in the 500-block of Yellow Creek Road.   On Friday, October 2, 2020, at 1:42 am, 9-1-1 dispatchers received two calls reporting a female had been shot. Deputies and detectives responded to the incident. The adult female victim, whose name is being withheld at this time, was transported by ambulance to an undisclosed hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.   A male suspect, 63 year-old Miles Charles Pakros, was interviewed and taken into custody. He was taken to the Douglas County Jail and lodged for Assault II.   Detectives are continuing the investigation. There is no ongoing threat to public safety.   No further details will be released at this time.

  Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office Deputies foiled a nighttime   "hemp heist" in progress -- interrupting four mud-covered suspects walking down Highway 211 in Molalla carrying bags (and pocketfuls) of high-CBD cannabis plants stolen from a nearby grow operation. (The suspects mistakenly thought they were stealing recreational marijuana. They now face Theft, Criminal Trespass charges.) At 3:22 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies and Molalla PD officers responded to a report of multiple subjects walking on S. Hwy. 211 near S. Palmer Rd. outside of Molalla. Authorities soon located four male subjects wearing dark clothing walking eastbound on Hwy. 211 in the eastbound lanes.  They were carrying large bags. A green leafy plant was protruding from the opening of at least one bag. Green leaves were poking out of the pockets of the subjects. Mud was caked on the subjects' feet and ankles. One subject was carrying a large bushel of plants

  Oregon State Police On Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at approximately 1:15 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel  responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 138W near MP 23A. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Toyota Rav, operated by Sara Myers (45) from Sutherlin, was westbound slowing to turn south (left) onto Dovetail Lane when an also westbound Honda motorcycle, operated by Keith Berry (34) from Sutherlin,  attempted to pass.  The Honda motorcycle crashed into the drivers side of the Toyota Rav.  Berry and his passenger, Caylla Ritchie (27) from Roseburg, sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased. Myers was transported by ambulance to Mercy Medical Center with serious injuries.  OSP was assisted at the scene by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin Fire Department, Umpqua Valley Ambulance and ODOT.

  DCSO JAILVIEWER PAROLE VIOLATION ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE

  Oregon State Police On Monday, September 28, 2020 at approximately 12:30 P.M., Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Deputies responded to a hostage situation at 244 Juneva Place SE Salem, OR.   Deputies responding were able to establish communications with the suspect, identified as Jose Jesus Lopez-Tinoco (34) of Woodburn, in an attempt to resolve the situation peacefully. Upon hearing gunshots inside deputies forced entry into the residence in an effort to effect a rescue.  During the rescue one deputy fired a yet to be determined number of rounds.  Inside the residence deputies located Laura Rocio-Bustos (43) with a gunshot wound.  She was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Deputies also located Diari Bustos-Bustos (24) deceased from a gunshot wound and an 11-year-old male deceased from a gunshot wound.  His name will not be released.   A 13-year-old male was rescued from inside the residence and uninjured.  His name will not be released. Lopez-Tinoco was located

  DCSO JAILVIEWER ONLINE SEXUAL CORRUPTION OF CHILD 2ND DEG ONLINE SEXUAL CORRUPTION OF CHILD 1ST DEG LURING A MINOR

  Oregon State Police On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at approximately 1:48 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a person who fell from a cliff, into the ocean, at Devil's Cauldron trail in Oswald West State Park. Preliminary investigation revealed two people walked down the Devil’s Cauldron trail to take a photograph at a cliff side viewpoint.  Steven Gastelum (43) of Seaside, climbed a tree on the cliff’s edge to pose for a photograph.  A limb broke, on the tree, causing him to fall approximately 100 feet into the ocean. US Coast Guard helicopter and Nehalem Bay Fire Department jet skis assisted in locating Gastelum and bringing him to shore. Gastelum was transported to Tillamook Regional Medical Center by ambulance where he was pronounced deceased.

  Roseburg Police Dept. Approximately two weeks ago Roseburg Police Detectives began working a sexual assault investigation that allegedly occurred in Roseburg several years ago.  This investigation began when detectives were contacted by law enforcement officials from another state, where an alleged victim disclosed the previous abuse.  During the subsequent investigation detectives charged 62 year-old Roseburg resident Lawrence Walter Jackson with Sodomy in the First Degree and five counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.  Jackson was lodged at Douglas County Corrections on those charges. The victim in this case was a minor child who was known to the suspect.

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  Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office On the morning of September 24, 2020, Marijuana Enforcement Detectives with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team (CODE), DCSO Street Crimes Detectives and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, served a search warrant in the 25000 Block of Cultus Lane in relation to an ongoing criminal investigation into an illegal marijuana operation.  The investigation was initiated after detectives received anonymous complaints about the odor and validity of the grow operation. Joshua Mays was contacted at the residence and taken into custody.  He was subsequently transported to and lodged in the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Jail on the listed charges. The Marijuana Enforcement Detectives (MED’s) would like to thank the legal marijuana businesses within Deschutes County for their collaborative efforts in combating illegal marijuana operations. The knowledge the MED’s received from focus groups

  Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office On Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020, at approximately 1600 hours, a citizen located a vehicle matching the description of missing person, Fauna Frey’s vehicle. Sheriff Daniel and Deputies responded to the vehicle which was located on Reuben Mountain Road a few miles past Grave Creek Boat Landing.  The vehicle was locked and Ms. Frey was not located.  The Sheriff’s Office towed the vehicle and it is no longer outstanding.  Based on investigation at the scene, it is believed Ms. Frey's vehicle was parked at the location for at least a month if not longer.   On Thursday, September 24, 2020 Search and Rescue ground searchers conducted a search around the area where Ms. Frey's vehicle was located.  Searchers were aided with cadaver dogs however, Ms. Frey was not located.  If anyone has information regarding Ms. Frey or her vehicle, please call the Sheriff’s Office at 541-474-5123. 

  Lincoln City Police   On Sunday, September 20, 2020 at about 1936 hours, Lincoln City Police Officers responded to McKay’s Market located at 801 SW Hwy 101 in Lincoln City on a reported gunshot wound. Upon arrival, it was discovered a male, identified as 29-year-old Nicholas J. Ellingford of Lincoln City had sustained an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound to his groin area and leg. Investigation revealed that Ellingford was inside the store and as he was waiting in the checkout line, he un-holstered a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol from his waistband so that he could show it off to a friend. As Ellingford was placing the firearm back in the front of his pants near the zipper & button areas, he accidently pulled the trigger causing the firearm to discharge. The bullet entered into Ellingford’s groin area before exiting out the lower thigh of his leg, narrowly missing is femoral artery. Officers on scene immediately rendered first aid before medics from Pac-West Ambulance &am

  Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On September 11, 2020, fire personnel working the Holiday Farm Fire located a deceased male in a residence off Goodpasture Road in Vida.  The Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded and investigated the death with the Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office.  The deceased has been identified as 59 year old David Perry of Vida.  Perry's next of kin have been notified.  Our thoughts go out to Perry's family and friends as they grieve.   News Release from 9/11/2020: We are saddened to report that on 9/11/2020, fire personnel were in the area of Goodpasture Road in Vida when they located a deceased person in a residence within the perimeter of the Holiday Farm Fire. First responders are working with the Medical Examiner’s Office to identify the deceased, which may take some time.  After the person has been identified, we will notify next of kin and afford them the opportunity to notify additional family and friends prior to releasing the person’s name. 

Douglas Forest Protection Association A combination of recent rainfall, cooler temperatures and more favorable fire conditions have allowed the Douglas Forest Protective Association to lower fire restrictions that are in place for both the general public and industrial operators.  Effective Monday, September 21st at 12:01 AM, all DFPA protected lands will move to a fire danger rating of MODERATE and Industrial Fire Precaution Level 2. For the general public, a moderate fire danger rating changes the shutdown times for several activities listed in DFPA’s Public Use Restrictions.  During moderate fire danger, the following activities are prohibited between the hours of 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM: • The cutting, trimming or mowing of dead grass.  This restriction does not apply to the mowing of green lawns or for the commercial culture and harvest of agricultural crops. • The cutting, grinding or welding of metal for non-industrial purposes. • The use of power saws for non-industrial purposes. •

  Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore.  - Individuals affected by the Archie Creek Fire are encouraged to start the process of applying for Individual Assistance available through FEMA. Residents are encouraged to learn more at   https://www.disasterassistance.gov   or  https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual .  "FEMA is standing by to assist those qualified with individual assistance who have been displaced or who have lost things such as vehicles by the Archie Creek Fire," Sgt. Brad O'Dell said. "However, in order for assistance to be available, it is imperative individuals begin the application process now through FEMA." Additionally, Emergency Management is seeking information from the public regarding property damages incurred as a result of the Thielsen and Archie Creek Fires. Owners are asked to visit  www.dcso.com/fires  and fill out the form regarding damages. The information may be shared with local, state and federal organizations

  Oregon State Police On Saturday, September 19, 2020 at approximately 9:15 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 42 near milepost 74. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Dodge Ram pickup, operated by Dustin Robinson (36) from Sutherlin, was westbound when it went off the road.  He struck a Pontiac Grand AM, operated by William McCullough IV (20) from Roseburg,  that was at the intersection of Jackie Avenue and Hwy 42.   McCullough IV and his passenger, Mark Ritter (20) from Roseburg, sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased.  Robinson sustained minor injures from the crash.   OSP was assisted by Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Winston Police Department, Douglas County Fire District 2, ODOT and the Douglas County District Attorney's Office.  Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (Robinson) is being investigated as a possible factor in the crash.  Any further information will be released by or

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.—Tonight at 6:50pm Gresham Police officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 800 block of SE 187th. The person calling 911 gave a license plate on the vehicle and responding officers quickly learned the vehicle was reported stolen. While more resources responded to assist them, officers followed the car to the area of SE 181 and SE Ash where they stopped the vehicle. The adult white male driver of the vehicle drew a gun and at least one Gresham police officer shot the suspect. Officers quickly applied first aid to the suspect and requested immediate medical attention. The driver was taken to the hospital for treatment, but his medical condition is unknown at this time and his identity has not yet been confirmed. Detectives and crime scene technicians responded to the scene to investigate the shooting. If you witnessed the shooting and have not talked with police, please contact Det. Aaron Tur

  Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety   On 09-16-20 at around 6:45 am, RADE detectives with the assistance of GPDPS patrol units and narcotics detection K9 Match, arrested 73 year old William G. Van Tassell. RADE detectives obtained information Van Tassell was in possession of a large quantity of methamphetamine and located him driving his vehicle southbound on Interstate 5 in Josephine County. A traffic stop was attempted on Van Tassell as he neared exit 58. Van Tassell chose to not pull over and drove several miles before spike strips were deployed by a patrol unit, deflating 3 of Van Tassell's tires. He eventually was stopped and after K9 Match alerted to narcotics in his vehicle, 228.4 grams (approximately 1/2 pound) of methamphetamine was located, hidden in his vehicle. Van Tassell was arrested and lodged in the jail for Unlawful Delivery and Possession of Methamphetamine. More charges are expected to be added by the DA's Office. Anyone with questions can contact Det. Sgt.

  Medford Police Dept. On 9-15-20, at about 3:56 a.m., a 54 year old male reported he awoke to being on fire and sustained burn injuries. Officers responded and found the victim had been sleeping in an alley in the 100 block of S Grape, when an unknown suspect lit the bottom of his blanket on fire, which spread to his clothing. The victim put the fire out with his hands and sustained 3rd degree burns to his hands and feet. He was transported to the hospital where he remains in stable condition. Video surveillance captured the event, which showed a male approach the sleeping victim and intentionally light the victim’s blanket on fire with a lighter and some paper. The suspect watched as the flames increase, before walking away. The suspect’s clothing was distinct, and the information was put out to other officers. On 091620 at about 3:05 p.m., an officer spotted a male with the same clothing in Hawthorne Park. The male was confirmed to be the same male in the video. He was interviewed a

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Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety Grants Pass Department of Public Safety Police Officers have been involved in an Officer Involved Shooting.  One male was shot and is currently in critical condition at Three Rivers Medical Center.  No officers were injured during the incident.    The Josephine County Major Crimes team is currently on scene in the area of Wineteer Street, Grants Pass.    Additional information will be released at 4:30pm from the Department of Pubic Safety Headquarters located at 726 NE 7th Street. 

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On 9/15/2020 at 10:20 p.m. the Lane County Sheriff's Office received a report of a man with a gunshot wound at the 81000 block of Davisson Road in Creswell. The male victim was transported by ambulance to receive medical attention and his status is unknown at this time.   Detectives investigating the case have identified 40 year old Wesley Fredrick Roy Jr. as a suspect in the shooting. Roy is described as a male standing 5'11" and weighing approximately 225 pounds with brown eyes and short, brown hair.  Roy has been known to drive a 1993 white Audi A90 sedan and frequents the South Lane County area.   Additionally, Roy is a suspect in multiple unrelated cases involving felony domestic violence.  The Lane County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who has seen Wesley Fredrick Roy Jr. since 9/15/20 or knows his whereabouts to call 541-682-4150 then press 1 and reference case #20-6371. ROY IS CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. DO NO

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office DILLARD, Ore.  - A Dillard man shot and killed his live-in girlfriend before turning the gun on himself Sunday evening.  On Sunday, September 13, 2020, at approximately 5:10 PM, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call reporting a female had been shot at an address in the 100-block of First Street in Dillard.  Dispatchers attempted to obtain additional information, but the male disconnected. A deputy briefly spoke to the man on the phone while responding to the address.  The man told the deputy to "have a good one" and then a gunshot was heard. When deputies arrived a final gunshot was heard from inside the home.  Deputies entered the residence and located 88 year-old Thomas Dale Higginbothom with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound and a weapon in his lap. Deputies also located 63 year-old Linda Lee Free also of Dillard in another room with a gunshot would.  Free was pronounced deceased at the scene. Higginbothom was tran