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MAN ARRESTED AFTER ATTEMPTING TO PHOTOGRAPH VICTIM IN RESTROOM

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  Portland Police Bureau A man was arrested after trying to photograph a female victim in the restroom stall at Lloyd Center Mall. On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 12:20 p.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to Lloyd Center, 2201 Lloyd Center, on a priority sex offense call. When officers arrived they found a suspect was being detained by mall security. Officers learned that a female victim was using the restroom when the suspect attempted to take a photograph. The victim confronted the suspect and notified security. The suspect was identified as Jared W. Walter, 33, of Portland. Walter was transported to the Detective Division where Sex Crimes Unit detectives performed further investigation. Investigators lodged Walter at the Multnomah County Detention Center for Attempted Invasion of Personal Privacy in the First Degree. This investigation is continuing.

POLICE SERGEANT INJURED BY HIT AND RUN DRIVER

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  Portland Police Bureau A Portland Police sergeant suffered minor injuries after his vehicle was rear-ended by a driver who ran off and has not yet been located. On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 11:40p.m., a North Precinct sergeant in a fully marked Portland Police Ford utility vehicle was stopped at a red light, southbound on North Vancouver Avenue at North Fremont Street. A suspect driver in a Chevrolet Impala rear ended the sergeant's car (photos). The sergeant was able to notify dispatch via radio, then updated that he was seeing the driver running from the crash. Additional units responded and searched for the suspect, but he has not been located. A female passenger in the Impala was uninjured. The driver was described as a heavyset adult black male wearing a red hooded sweatshirt. The sergeant was transported by police vehicle to a hospital, treated, and released. The investigation is continuing.

TRI-PLEX RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE - 377 SE ELLA STREET - 11-12-20

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  Roseburg Fire Dept. At 9:29 p.m. on November 12, 2020, Roseburg Fire Department personnel responded to a reported residential structure fire at 377 SE Ella Street.  Dispatched received reports that the residential structure was filling with smoke and the reporting party believed smoke was coming from the attic.  Firefighters arrived on scene to find smoke showing from the attic of a residential tri-plex.  All occupants were out of the home upon arrival.  Firefighters extinguished the attic fire and conducted extensive overhaul.  The fire displaced five adults, five cats, and one dog.   The American Red Cross responded to the scene and assisted the displaced residents. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.  Nine firefighters assisted with firefighting operations.  Other agencies assisting with the fire included Douglas County Fire District #2, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Roseburg Police Department, Pacific Power, and Avista Utilities.  

SUSPICIOUS DEVICES FOUND AT ROSEBURG HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT

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  Roseburg Police Dept. On Thursday, November 12th, 2020 around 4:35 PM, a custodian of the Roseburg School District reported finding several suspicious objects in the front parking lot of Roseburg High School.  The objects appeared to be some type of small, homemade device, possibly altered fireworks.  According to school district officials there were approximately 20 staff and 60 children on the campus at the time.  All of those people were safely evacuated from the campus. Roseburg Police, Roseburg Fire, and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office personnel blocked access to the school property.  The Oregon State Police Explosives Unit was contacted and is responding from Medford to the high school to evaluate the items.  None of these objects were found inside any buildings, or past the front parking lot of the high school.  We were made aware of some reports in the community that these devices resembled pipe bombs, but that information is not accurate.   Roseburg Public Schools Superinten

EUGENE SPRINGFIELD FIRE CREWS STOP SE EUGENE HOUSE FIRE

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  Eugene Springfield Fire Eugene Oregon, Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a reported car fire that was extending to a home on the 2400 block of Harris Alley in South East Eugene Tuesday night.  Crews were able to make a quick stop limiting damage to the exterior and small portion of the attic.  No residents or Firefighters were injured and the cause of the car fire is under investigation. 

142ND WING TO CONDUCT VETERANS DAY FLYOVERS

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  Oregon Military Department PORTLAND, Ore .  – The 142nd Wing out of Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore. will conduct Veterans Day flyovers for ceremonies at locations throughout Oregon. 142nd Wing Commander, Colonel David Unruh, said the wing is proud to conduct the flyovers. “We are humbled to participate in honoring all those who’ve gone before us and preserved the freedoms we have today. We’re proud to be part of a long line of American military and we look forward to the future.” F-15 Eagle fighter jets are scheduled to conduct flyovers at the following community locations at, or around, the designated times on Wednesday, Nov. 11. 10:30 a.m. Downtown, The Dalles, Ore. 11:00 a.m. Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, Ore 11:15 a.m. Albany, Ore. 11:25 a.m. North Plains Veteran’s Park, North Plains, Ore. 11:30 a.m. Tillamook Air Museum, Tillamook, Ore. All passes will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and about 400 mph airspeed. Flights could be canceled or

OREGON STATE POLICE IS REQUESTING PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE WITH THREE ELK KILLED AND LEFT TO WASTE - DESCHUTES COUNTY

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  Oregon State Police The Oregon State Police is seeking public assistance in identifying the person(s) who shot and killed three elk and left them to waste near Hwy 126 and Quail Tree Dr. in the Dry Canyon area east of Sisters. Investigation has determined all three elk were most likely shot on opening day of the East Central Cascade elk season (Wednesday, October 28 through Sunday, November 1, 2020).   All three elk were located in fairly close proximity.  One mature bull elk had the head and antlers removed and only the two front shoulders salvaged.   A spike bull elk and cow elk were shot and left to waste approximately 40 yards apart. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Oregon State Police TIP number at 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP and leave information for Senior Trooper Creed Cummings.  Information can also be provided at the following website    https://www.oregon.gov/osp/ programs/fw/Pages/tip.aspx  or the TIP information below. ** Report Wildlife a

Suspect Lodged in Double Homicide

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  Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office   Double Homicide  Investigation 15000 block of E. Evans Creek Road, Rogue River, OR Suspect: Joshua Robert  Miller, birthdate 5/8/1985, resident of 15000 block of East Evans Creek Rd. Rogue River, OR. This address is located north of Wimer, Or Suspect Joshua Robert Miller has been lodged at Jackson County Jail on several charges related to the double homicide case reported on 110420. The victims of the shooting have been identified. The two deceased victims are: Shane Heiwa Roork, 35 years old of the Ukiah, California area. Duane Allen Roork, 58 years old of the Willits, California area. The victims are father and son. The involved parties were all known to each other. Joshua Robert Miller has been lodged at the Jackson County Jail on the following charges: TWO COUNTS MURDER 2ND DEGREE No Bail           TWO COUNTS ABUSE OF CORPSE 2ND DEGREE Bail: $7,500 per count ATTEMPTED  MURDER 2ND DEGREE Bail: $100,000. The Attempted Murder charge relates to shot

FATAL CRASH ON HWY 97 - KLAMATH COUNTY

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Oregon State Police   On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at approximately 9:59P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 97 near milepost 232. Preliminary investigation revealed a Honda motorcycle, operated by John Fairbanks (56) of unknown, was northbound when it crossed into the southbound lane and collided with a Pontiac G6 operated by Roberto Salinas (32) of Sanger, CA.   Fairbanks sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Salinas sustained minor injuries. OSP was assisted by Chemult Fire Department and ODOT.

OREGON STATE POLICE REQUESTING PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE WITH BULL ELK THAT WAS KILLED AND LEFT TO WASTE- DOUGLAS COUNTY

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  Oregon State Police Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Troopers are requesting any information regarding a 6x6 bull elk that was shot and left to waste in the 3000 block of Reuben Road, Glendale on November 5, 2020 between 9 P.M. to Midnight.  Troopers responded and found the bull had been shot and killed by small caliber rifle.  Residents reported seeing a full sized white Chevy crew cab pickup with a white canopy in the area.  It is estimated to be around the 2014 – 2015 model year.  A cash reward amount is pending in addition to the preference point/cash option listed below. If you have any information please contact the Oregon State Police Southern Command Center at 1-800-442-2068 or *OSP and leave information for Trooper Aaron Baimbridge. You can also contact the TIP Hotline or TIP email below. ** 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/pos