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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

  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

  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

  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

  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. 

  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.

  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

  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.   

  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.

  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.

  Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office At 3:30 p.m. on October 13, 2020, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to investigate a suspicious circumstance near SE Thiessen Road and SE Webster Road in Oak Grove. The reporting party was a teenage girl who'd called  911 , concerned that her friend might be in distress. The reporting party's friend, a 17 year-old-girl, had arrived at a residence in unincorporated Clackamas County in a white truck driven by a 53-year-old man. The concerned caller's father went out to speak with the man driving the truck. The man claimed (falsely, as it turned out) to be the teen passenger's grandfather. The 17-year-old girl got out of the white truck and the truck left the scene before deputies arrived to investigate. Deputies soon spotted the white truck in the area and conducted a traffic stop. Dash-cam video from the stop is  here . The driver was identified as  Glenn Riley Burke , 53, of California. Deputies quickly d

  Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office SUTHERLIN, Ore.  - A two-vehicle crash south of Sutherlin Thursday night has claimed the life of a Roseburg man.  On Thursday, October 15, 2020, shortly before 8:00 PM, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report of a two-vehicle crash which occurred on Highway 99 North near Deady Crossing outside of Sutherlin.  Deputies responded and determined a 2007 Chevy Trailblazer, operated by 29-year-old Breanna Marie Adkins of Wilbur, drove into the path of an oncoming 2011 Subaru WRX, operated by 33-year-old Carlos Alberto Rivas of Roseburg. Rivas was pronounced deceased at the scene.   Detectives with the Sheriff's Office as well as members of the Sheriff's Office Crash Reconstruction Team responded and took over the investigation.  Adkins was transported to Mercy Medical Center where she received treatment for her non-life-threatening injuries. Adkins was determined to be under the influence of intoxicants and was ultimately arrested.  She was transported t

  Oregon State Police Oregon State Police are investigating the unlawful killing of a wolf in the Keating Wildlife Management Unit on or about September 24, 2020.  This incident occurred north west of New Bridge, OR in the Skull Creek drainage of the Wallowa Whitman National Forest.  The United States Forest Service 7741 Road accesses the Skull Creek drainage and the wolf was located off the 125 spur road.    Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact OSP Sergeant Isaac Cyr through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (mobile). ** Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators**  The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals. Preference Point Rewards: * 5 Points-Mountain Sheep * 5 Points-Mountain Goat * 5 Points-Moose * 5 Points-Wolf * 4 Points-Elk * 4 Points-Deer * 4 Points-Antelope * 4 Points-Bear * 4 Points-Cougar The

  Gresham Police Dept   Gresham, Ore.— Police are asking the public to provide information about an assault that occurred in downtown Gresham in late September, which ultimately resulted in the death of a 53-year-old Gresham resident. Evidence suggests Tod Alan Barker was assaulted by a person(s) on the evening of Sept. 27, while walking in the 200 block of NE Roberts Ave.  It is believed Barker likely did not know his attacker(s).  Barker died on Oct. 9 from injuries sustained during the attack and the Multnomah County medical examiner ruled his death a homicide. Investigators want to talk with anyone who saw or heard anything regarding this incident and are asking witnesses to call the Gresham Police tip line at 503.618.2719. No other information is available at this time.

  Oregon State Police On Monday, October 12, 2020 at approximately 8:01 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on I5 near milepost 290. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Freightliner semi-truck, operated by Gurkirat Singh (35) of Fremont, CA. was northbound on I5 when it struck Eric Laursen (47) of Tualatin who was walking across the northbound lanes. Laursen sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. OSP was assisted by Washington County Sheriff's Office, Hillsboro Police Department , Tualatin Police Department, Metro West Ambulance, and ODOT.  

  Lane Co. Sheriff's Office   On September 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. Deputies arrived and located the victim, a 59 year old male from Springfield, outside of a residence bleeding profusely. Deputies provided first aid on scene to slow the bleeding until medics arrived. The victim was transported by ambulance to receive medical attention for multiple wounds sustained from a gunshot.  Detectives investigating the case identified 40 year old Wesley Fredrick Roy Jr. as a suspect in the shooting.  Roy was also a suspect in multiple unrelated cases involving felony crimes. On October 12, 2020 shortly after 1:00 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Office detectives received information that Wesley Fredrick Roy Jr. was at an RV Park on the 82100 block of Davisson Road in Creswell.  Detectives and Creswell Contract deputies arrived and observed a silver sedan that Roy w

Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) Over the course of the past several months, DINT has been investigating the activities of an interstate drug trafficking organization that has been having a big impact on our local community, as well as other surrounding communities.  Detectives suspect the organization of trafficking large amounts of methamphetamine and heroin from southern California to Douglas County.   As a part of that investigation, on Sunday, October 11th, 2020, at approximately 1:30 PM, DINT detectives and Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies initiated a traffic stop on a 2020 Nissan Altima on Interstate 5 at milepost 85 near Glendale, Oregon.  The vehicle was occupied by 54 year old Michael Panoosi, 34 year old Jack Lewis, and 44 year old Michael Housel, all from the greater Los Angeles area of southern California.     DINT detectives executed a search warrant on the vehicle and located approximately 46.5 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, 1.4 pounds of suspe

  Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office On October 10, 2020 at 8:36 PM, Deputies from the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 2400 block of Pleasant Valley Road for a single vehicle, rollover  crash.   Upon investigation, Deputies found the driver, 30-year-old Luke Henry Pierce Jr. had been ejected and died at the scene.  There were two additional passengers in the vehicle. One was pinned inside and had to be extricated by Rural Metro Fire.  The other was able to climb out on their own.  The pinned passenger was transported by AMR to Three Rivers Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.   The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Next of kin has been notified. CASE NUMBER: 20002062

  Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office   On Saturday, October 10, 2020 at approximately 4:23 am, Deputies from the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 10,000 block of Lower River Road for a reported robbery.   Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a witness who reported seeing their neighbor being shot at by suspected robbers.  Deputies located a marijuana grow and several workers associated with the marijuana grow.  The potential victim was not located at the incident location. At approximately 5:40 a male subject with a gunshot wound checked himself into Three Rivers Medical Center.  The male subject is confirmed to be the victim who was shot in the 10,000 block of Lower River Road. The Josephine County Major Crimes team consisting of the Oregon State Police, Grants Pass Department of Public Safety and Josephine County District Attorney’s Office has been activated to investigate this incident with the Sheriff’s Office.  The Sheriff’s Office will not comment further rega

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office   On Friday, October 9, 2020, at 9:49 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting in the 7100 block of SW Millenium Terrace in Aloha. Family members of 3-year-old James Kenneth Lindquester called 911 to report James had gotten a handgun out of a bedroom end table drawer and shot himself in the head. Deputies along with Metro West and Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue took over life-saving efforts from the family. James was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased just before midnight. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit and the Special Investigations Unit responded to the scene and the investigation is ongoing. An autopsy will be conducted on October 10 at the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office. James’ family requested the attached photos be included with this media release.

  Keizer Police Dept.   On October 9, 2020, at just before 12:30 p.m., Keizer police officers were dispatched to the 6100 block of Windsor Island Road North to a reported vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Officers found a 70-year-old man deceased at the scene, an apparent victim of a collision with a vehicle. The vehicle that struck the man did not remain at the scene, and officers with the traffic team are currently investigating, assisted by detectives and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Because this is an ongoing investigation, no further information will be released at this time, and the name of the deceased male will not be released until his next of kin has been notified.

  Forest Grove Police   On October 7, 2020, at about 11:50pm, Forest Grove Police Officers responded to a welfare check near the intersection of Elm St. and 15th Avenue, in Forest Grove. A caller had reported a male with no shirt was “running up and down the street with a flag pole”. At about 11:58 pm an officer located the subject behind a church in the 1600 block of Elm Street. During the contact the subject was uncooperative, erratic, making threatening moves with the approximately 10 foot aluminum flag pole, and attempting to damage church property as officers attempted to deescalate the situation for several minutes. It appeared the subject was either suffering a behavioral health or narcotic induced episode. Once it was determined that the subject would be taken into custody, an officer was assaulted and a use of force occurred that involved four Forest Grove Police Officers. A Taser was utilized during the use of force. Immediately following the use of force, officers noticed th

  Oregon State Police  On Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at approximately 3:12 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 101 near milepost 258.  Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota SR5 pickup, operated by Andrew Martin (35) from Coos Bay, was southbound when it went off the roadway and struck a tree. Martin was transported to Bay Area Hospital with serious injuries.  The passenger, Douglas Hansen (55) of Coos Bay, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. OSP was assisted by Bandon Police Department, Coos County Sheriff's Office, Bandon Fire and Rescue, ODOT and Bay Cities Ambulance.

  Oregon State Police On Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division Troopers responded to the area of Abbott Street and Mt. Scott Lane in Glide, OR. They located a Whitetail Buck Deer that had been shot with a small caliber firearm in the morning or early afternoon hours of Tuesday, October 6, 2020. The Oregon State Police is requesting that any person with information about this incident contact Oregon State Police Southern Command Center at 1-800-442-2068 or OSP and leave information for Trooper Jason Stone if you are wishing to remain anonymous you may also contact the OSP through the Turn in Poachers line at TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or TIP E-Mail:  TIP@state.or.us  (Monitored M-F 8:00AM - 5:00PM) Anyone providing information may remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a preference point or monetary award for information leading to a citation or arrest in this case. Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators  The TIP program offers preference poi

  Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office   On 4-15-2020, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office detectives received a case from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The NCMEC case was a report of child pornography being uploaded in the 400 block of  West Valley View Road in Talent, Oregon. The investigation continued over several weeks with assistance from the Talent Police Department; Medford Police Department; Albany, Oregon Police Department; Southern Oregon High Tech Crimes Task Force; The Department of Homeland Security  and the Montana Department of Justice. The investigation led to the issuance of a nationwide warrant signed by Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Lisa Greif for the arrest of the suspect in this case. The suspect had moved from Oregon to Montana during the case investigation. JCSO detectives travelled to Dillon, Montana and arrested David Levi Watters, aka Levi Watters, dob 10-09-1990, on eight counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, a

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  Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office On Monday, October 5, 2020 at 9:54 am, Deputies from the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the intersection of Upper River Road and Pinecrest Drive for a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles.  Upon arrival, it was determined that the driver and solo occupant of one involved vehicle was deceased at the scene.  Occupants of the other involved vehicle were not injured.  This case will be referred to the Deputy State Medical Examiner for further investigation.  The name of the deceased subject will not be released at this time as next of kin has not been contacted.