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DECADES-OLD SKULL IDENTIFIED AS BELONGING TO YOUNG WOMAN WHO DIED IN 1970S; DETECTIVES SEEK TIPS

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  Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office Please reference CCSO Case # 86-025724 In 1986, two U.S. Forest Service workers found a partial human skull near Government Camp, Oregon. Earlier this year, genetic and genealogical investigators finally identified the skull as belonging to 19-year-old  Wanda Ann Herr . Today, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help as it resurrects a decades-old cold case -- and investigates Wanda's mysterious disappearance and death in the late 1970s. A mysterious skull The case began on Aug. 2, 1986. Two  Forest Service  workers discovered a partial skull, several bone fragments, and a single human tooth on Still Creek Road 2612 and Road 145, near Government Camp off Highway 26. Eleven days later, an  Oregon State Police  forensic examiner determined the skull likely belonged to a twentysomething woman or small man. He also estimated the skull had been in the woods approximately 10 years -- putting the subject's death

Attentive Deputies Discover Serious Injury Crash

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  Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office TENMILE, Ore.  - Attentive Marine Deputies discovered a serious injury vehicle crash on Wednesday while on their way to patrol Ben Irving Reservoir.  Shortly before 10:45 am on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, a Marine Deputy and Cadet were driving to the boat ramp at Ben Irving Reservoir when the Marine Cadet observed a vehicle over a steep embankment near the water. Once they got out of their vehicle, a woman could be heard yelling for help.  The deputies made an immediate request for fire and medical to respond along with a steep angle rescue team.  The female, identified as 65 year-old Marie Scarlett Wise of Roseburg, was found to be outside of her vehicle conscious and breathing, but unable to move. Wise reported she had crashed two days before being discovered. However, deputies later learned that Wise left Bandon at 10:47 am on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. The actual date and time of the crash is unknown at this time.  Fire and EMS crews were able to

Medford Man Arrested for Burglary and Other Charges

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  Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office   GLIDE, Ore . - Two Glide women were awakened Wednesday morning to find an intruder in their home. They confronted the intruder who left before calling police.  Dispatchers received a call around 6:00 am on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 of an intruder inside of a home in the 1900-block of Glide Loop Drive. The caller stated she had woken up to find an unknown adult male in her kitchen. She and another adult female in the home confronted the male who left.  Deputies along with Oregon State Police Troopers responded and were able to identify the male from a photograph taken by the homeowner as 30-year-old Michael Lowell Gilligan of Medford.  While searching the area, deputies located Gilligan walking on North Umpqua Highway with a backpack. They observed him enter a vehicle owned by Glide School District and look through several compartments. Deputies detained Gilligan and learned he had entered another vehicle in the area and stolen the backpack he was

Missing child alert -- Missing foster child Mya Miranda is believed to be in danger

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  Oregon Department of Human Services   (Salem, Ore.) – Mya Miranda, age 16, is a foster child who went missing from Boardman, Ore. on Oct. 17, 2020. She is believed to be in danger. The Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division, asks the public to help in the effort to find her and to contact 911 or local law enforcement if they believe they see her. She is suspected to be traveling to Milton-Freewater, Ore, Walla Walla, Wash. or California. Name: Mya Miranda Date of birth: May 8, 2004 Height: 5’1 Weight: 140 pounds Eye color: Blue-green Hair: Long blonde hair with dark roots Other identifying information: Mya Miranda is approximately 25-weeks pregnant. She has a tattoo on her left hand. Morrow County Sheriff’s Office Case #20-0265 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children #1404312 Anyone who suspects they have information about Mya Miranda’s location should call 911 or local law enforcement. A small number of children in foster care may be in significant da

UPDATE: TWO ADDITIONAL JUVENILES CONNECTED TO DOWNTOWN GRESHAM HOMICIDE

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  Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.— Detectives took two additional Gresham juveniles into custody, 15 and 11-year-old brothers, for their alleged involvement in the assault and subsequent death of Tod Alan Barker.  This follows the arrest of a 16-year-old earlier in the week. The two older youth remain in custody and the 11-year-old has been released to his family.  Investigators believe they have contacted all involved parties and are not looking for any additional suspects. 

Update: Previously Reported Missing Glide Teen Located

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  Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office   UPDATE 10/21/2020 GLIDE, Ore . - Deputies have located the missing Glide teen safe and unharmed. She is no longer considered missing and the Sheriff's Office would like to thank the community for their assistance in locating her.  ### GLIDE, Ore.  - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Glide teen.  15-year-old Athena Calvin was last seen on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, when she left a residence in the 300-block of Alexander Lane in Glide shortly after 3:00 pm. Calvin is described as 5'03'', 110 lbs, light brown hair with blonde grow out. She was last known to be wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, jeans and white shoes. Deputies believe she could possibly be attempting to make her way to Texas.  Anyone with information as to her whereabouts, including her classmates, is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at (541) 440-4471 referencing case #20-4765.

Reward Offered in Darryl Lewis Homicide in Gresham - Crime Stoppers Featured Case #20-32

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  Crime Stoppers of Oregon   The Gresham Police Department, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to solve the homicide of Darryl Lewis. On October 14, 2020, Portland residents Darryl Antonio Lewis, age 34, and Daquon Dupree Warren, age 21, were victims of a shooting at the Arco Gas Station in the 18000 block of East Burnside Street. Lewis was shot once in the head and died as a result of the shooting. Warren was shot multiple times and is expected to recover from his injuries. The victims had just pulled up to a gas pump when a dark colored sedan stopped in the parking lot near them. An unidentified occupant of that car fired multiple rounds from a handgun, striking both men. Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 cash for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous. Visit the App Store and download P3 Tips to submit secure and anonymous

Ruben Berrelleza has been found and reunited with family Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing 8-year-old.

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  Gresham Police Dept   Gresham, Ore.— Police are currently searching for a missing 8-year-old.  According to neighbors,  Ruben Berrelleza  was last seen near his home in the area of SE 184th and Yamhill ST at around 8:30 am. The 8-year-old was apparently seeking a ride to his father’s home in the area of NE 102nd and Prescott ST.  Ruben is described as a Latino male, 4’5”, 60-80 lbs, black hair, brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red t-shirt, black pants, red shoes, and carrying a black backpack with neon stripes.  If anyone has information as to the whereabouts of Ruben, call Gresham Police.   

Update: Juvenile Arrested in Downtown Gresham Homicide Investigation

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  Gresham Police Dept   Gresham, Ore.— Detectives have arrested a 16-year-old boy from Gresham for his alleged involvement in the assault and subsequent death of Tod Alan Barker.  The youth is facing changes of Murder and Assault in the Second Degree, Robbery in the First Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.  The investigation into the possibility of additional suspects is ongoing. Barker, 53, was assaulted on the evening of Sept. 27 while walking in the 200 block of NE Roberts Ave.  Barker died on Oct. 9 from injuries sustained during the attack and the Multnomah County medical examiner ruled his death a homicide. No other information is available at this time.

Have you seen her?

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  Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office GLIDE, Ore.  - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Glide teen.  15-year-old Athena Calvin of was last seen on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, when she left a residence in the 300-block of Alexander Lane in Glide shortly after 3:00 pm. Calvin is described as 5'03'', 110 lbs, light brown hair with blonde grow out. She was last known to be wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, jeans and white shoes. Deputies believe she could possibly be attempting to make her way to Texas.  Anyone with information as to her whereabouts, including her classmates, is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at (541) 440-4471 referencing case #20-4765.