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  Linn County Sheriff's Office Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports his detectives made an arrest related to the investigation of a body found on a property in the 38000 block of Densmore Road, Jefferson, Linn County Oregon, reported on December 5, 2020.  Phillip Henry Gurule, 59, of Portland, Oregon, was arrested in connection with the murder of Richard Anderson, 41, of Portland, Oregon. Linn County Detectives worked around the clock, developing a timeline of Anderson’s days and the people associated with him.  Detectives continued to develop information and were assisted by Portland SWAT to serve two search warrants in the Portland area.  On December 17, 2020, at 11:46 pm., detectives served a warrant in 7400 block of SE Henry Place in Portland.  On December 18, 2020, at 1:30 am., an additional warrant was served in the 700 block of SW 11th Avenue in Portland. Gurule was contacted during the search warrants and arrested.  Gurule was lodged at the Linn County Jail for Murder in the

  Oregon State Police On December 21, 2020, while dealing with individuals that had gained entry into the Oregon State Capitol, OSP Troopers where sprayed with some kind of chemical agent on 2 different occasions. At 8:30 A.M., when protesters entered that capitol building, at least one of the protesters used chemical agents on the police.  That person is still outstanding.  OSP used inert pepper ball, while dealing with these protestors.  At 10:30 A.M., when there were enough resources available between OSP & Salem Police Department, they started to push the crowd out of the building, when another individual used bear spray against police officers.  That person, who has been identified as Ryan Lyles (41) (see photo), has been taken into custody.  He is being lodged at Marion County Jail on multiple charges including trespassing and assaulting a police officer. OSP has not deployed any CS gas. The Oregon State Police encourage people to exercise their first amendment rights, but it

Springfield Police Department On Saturday December 19th at 9:19pm Officer Bazer stopped 2 vehicles for traffic violations near S 15 and S A St in Springfield.  During the investigation, one of the vehicles fled the scene.  The vehicle was located a short time later hidden off S 16th St and S A St near a storage unit.  As an Officer approached, Hoffer exited the car and ran across South A St.  A foot chase ensued.  Hoffer jumped a fence into the yard of a business in the 1500 block of S A St.  K9 Officer Douglas and his Police dog Nord made entry into the industrial yard and started tracking the suspect.  They began finding blood.  It was later determined Hoffer injured himself in several places while jumping the fence.  K9 Nord led Officers through another fence and into the yard of a neighboring business.  K9 Nord alerted to the bed of a work truck, and Officers found Hoffer trying to hide.  He was slow to respond, but compliant.  He was taken into custody without incident, and treate

  Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Sunday, December 20, 2020, just after midnight, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a stabbing in the 20600 block of SW 65th Av. near Tualatin in unincorporated Washington County. A man showed up at an area hospital and said he had been stabbed at a house. Deputies surrounded the house while the suspect, 48-year-old Astella Smith of Tualatin, was still inside. The interagency Tactical Negotiations Team and Crisis Negotions Unit were activated and came to the scene. A judge signed a warrant ordering deputies to take Ms. Smith into custody and search the home for evidence. Ms. Smith surrendered just before 7 a.m. She was booked into the Washington County Jail on charges of assault in the second degree and unlawful use of a weapon. Ms. Smith’s bail is set at $250,000. The stabbing victim was treated at the hospital and is expected to survive his injuries. Additional charges are possible as the investigation continues.

Medford Police Last night, one of our officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Crater Lake Avenue, near Temple Drive. The officer heard what sounded like a gunshot before the vehicle eluded. During the pursuit, a shotgun was thrown from the vehicle.  With the assistance of Jackson County Sheriff's Office - Oregon, the vehicle was finally spiked and PIT (Pursuit Intervention Technique) in Prospect.  Anthony Flores, 34 years old, who is a convicted felon, was arrested on numerous charges. The shotgun was recovered and found to have an obliterated serial number.  While the investigation is continuing, officers believe Flores was attempting to hide the shotgun when it accidentally discharged inside the vehicle. We are thankful no one was injured and the suspect was taken into custody.  Great job by all involved.

  Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 1:50 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a head-on crash at SW Farmington Rd. and SW Riggs Rd. A 2013 Subaru Impreza was on fire after it crossed the center line and crashed head-on into a 2019 Dodge Caravan. The woman driving the van had just finished her shift as a nurse and was able to get out of her van. She realized the Subaru was on fire and the driver was still trapped inside. She was able to flag down other people and together they pulled the man out of the burning car and away from the flames. Deputies arrived along with emergency medical crews but that driver, 24-year-old Dagoberto Flores Ramirez of Cornelius, was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr. Flores Ramirez’s family was notified of his death. The interagency Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) responded to the scene. The investigation showed Mr. Flores Ramirez was driving the Subaru and crossed over

  Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore.   - A Portland man is in custody following a two hour slow speed pursuit in a stolen vehicle Thursday afternoon.  On Thursday, December 17, 2020, around 12:00 pm, a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black 1991 Toyota Celica which was displaying the wrong license plate on Interstate 5 near milepost 88 northbound. The driver, later identified by law enforcement as 47-year-old Jeffrey Jay Fahey of Portland, failed to stop for the deputy which resulted in a vehicle pursuit. Fahey lead deputies off of Interstate 5, onto Upper Cow Creek Road, through forest roads over the mountain and down onto Tiller Trail Highway at mostly slow speeds. Spike strips were deployed three times, each attempt successful, although Fahey continued to attempt to elude deputies. At 1:50 pm, the vehicle failed in the 21000 block of Tiller Trail Highway and came to a stop. Fahey fled from the vehicle on foot, but was captured by deputies a short di

  Oregon State Police OSP Detective, assigned to the FBI Joint Task Force was contacted by Horry County Police Department, South Carolina to assist in locating and apprehending a man wanted for attempted murder of his mother and stealing her car.  The suspect identified as James Shawn Nichol, (48) is from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Horry County PD in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals Service believed the subject may be traveling through Oregon.   On December 17, 2020, at approximately 5:50 P.M., Sgt. Aydelotte and Sr. Troopers Hagendorn and Macy located the suspect in the stolen car at the Baker Valley Rest Area located on the westbound side of I-84 near milepost 295.  The initiated a high risk stop and the suspect was taken into custody without incident.  The suspect is lodged in Baker County jail on attempted murder warrant.  The stolen vehicle was towed from the scene to be held for the owner. Horry County Police Department, who contact OSP for help, was extremely impressed with

  Crime Stoppers of Oregon The Portland Police Bureau and Portland Fire & Rescue, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help in an arson investigation at a Hollywood District restaurant. On Monday November 23, 2020, at approximately 2:00 a.m., an unidentified person started a fire at Reo's Ribs, located at 4211 Northeast Sandy Boulevard. The fire caused extensive damage to the restaurant, which was offering takeout and delivery only during the pandemic. Investigators obtained an image of the suspect through surveillance video and are releasing it to the public to aid the investigation. The suspect appears to be a female with dark hair. 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. Anyone wishing to submit an a secure and anonymous tip regarding any unsolved felony crime should visit  http: