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  DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.355 - RAPE 3RD DEG 163.245 - CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE 2ND DEG

  Roseburg Fire Dept. At 8:42 a.m. on February 11, 2021, Roseburg Fire Department personnel responded to a reported residential structure fire at 1158 NE Lincoln Street. The reporting party stated that smoke was showing from the roof of the structure and it was unknown if there were any residents inside the structure. Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy smoke showing from the roof of a two story residential structure.  An interior attack was made by firefighters resulting in location of the fire and quick extinguishment. While completing a primary search, firefighters located and rescued two dogs that were inside the home. Secondary search found no victims and overhaul was completed. It was determined the homeowner was not at the residence at the time of the fire. Firefighters were able to protect the surrounding homes from damage. The primary home sustained structural and water damage. One adult and two dogs were displaced due to the fire; however, no one was injured in

  DCSO JAILVIEWER 999.001 - FAILURE TO REPORT AS SEX OFFENDER - 1

  Salem Police Dept. Salem, Ore.  — Salem resident, Jason Clark, was arrested yesterday, February 9, 2021 by Salem Police detectives for ten counts of encouraging child sex abuse in the second degree. Patrol officers initiated the investigation based on the report by concerned citizens. The report was forwarded to detectives from the Salem Police Computer Forensics Lab who determined Clark, age 45, was in possession of and viewing child pornography. A warrant service on Clark’s residence led to the seizure of computers, hardware and mobile phones totaling 26 devices. Detectives located tens of thousands of child pornography videos and images. If you are aware of any information related to the sexual exploitation of children including information possibly related to the Clark investigation, please contact the police department at 503-588-8477, or the  National Center for Missing and Exploited Children CyberTipline online  or by calling 1-800-843-5678.

Toledo Police and Public Safety Department On 02-04-2021 at approximately 10:12 AM Toledo Police Department Sgt. Pitcher conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing numerous traffic violations.  Sgt. Pitcher identified the driver of the vehicle as Justin Lee Knowlton of Siletz, Or, and a female passenger as Kayla Carlile of McMinnville , Or.  At the time of the stop Mr. Knowlton had an active felony warrant for his arrest for felony weapons offense and was on “abscond” status on his felony parole out of Douglas County.  Mr. Knowlton’s driver’s license was also suspended at the misdemeanor level.  Through further investigation Sgt. Pitcher located approximately 22 grams of methamphetamine and a digital gram scale inside of the vehicle.  At this time other items belonging to Mr. Knowlton was seized in anticipation of a search warrant.   At the time of the stop the Lincoln County Jail refused to lodge Mr. Knowlton citing COVID-19 protocols.   On 02-08-2021 the search warrant on

  Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety On January 24, 2021, a nursing supervisor at Three Rivers Medical Center (TRMC) contacted the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety (GPDPS) to report a patient in their facility with suspicious injuries believed to be caused by neglect. The patient, 59-year-old Martha M Vencill, was in critical condition due to the extent of her injuries. Prior to admittance to the hospital, Vencill had been receiving full-time in-home care due to developmental disabilities.  During the course of the investigation, Page E Backus was identified as Vencill's caregiver, whom Vencill had lived with for nearly 10 years. She and another resident received fulltime care from Backus. On January 9, 2021, Vencill suffered a fall in her room. Backus was unable to assist Vencill back into bed and left her on the floor for nine days, until January 18, 2021. By January 23, 2021, Vencill's injuries were so severe she was transported by ambulance to TRMC.  The extent of in

  Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety On Wednesday morning at about 1:30 A.M., the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety received multiple 911 calls of a domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of SW G Street. It was reported a male and female were arguing, and subjects were running back and forth from a vehicle to a residence. As police units were responding, 911 callers reported hearing gun shots, and seeing a dark colored SUV leave the scene at a high rate of speed.  When police arrived, a perimeter was established around the residence. Police contacted the occupants of the apartment and requested they exit.   Two females were initially detained until police could ensure nobody was injured inside, and there was no immediate danger to the public. Police collected evidence outside that confirmed gun shots had been fired. Through the investigation that followed, one of the females at the apartment was determined to have been the victim of domestic menacing with a firearm. The suspect,

  Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety UPDATE: Grand Jury Indictment Following Jay Reese's arrest on February 2, 2021, a search warrant was granted and served on Reese's cell phone. Two images were located consistent with child sexual exploitation. One image depicted a toddler-aged female and one depicted a prepubescent female; both images included an unknown adult male subject engaged in sexual conduct. Based upon this evidence, Reese was lodged on the addtional charges of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse I (two counts) on February 3, 2021. On February 9, 2021, this case was presented to the Josephine County Grand Jury. Reese was indicted on the following charges: Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree (three counts) Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the First Degree (two counts) This case remains under investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety at 541-450-6260.

DCSO JAILVIEWER Sanders was involved in a disturbance with his ex-wife's minor child at a residence in the area. During the disturbance Sanders allegedly restricted the child's breathing temporarily. Sanders was arrested without incident.

  DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.135 - UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE 164.135 - UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE 164.055 - THEFT 1ST DEG 164.045 - THEFT 2ND DEG

  Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Friday, February 5, 2021, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to an apartment complex in Aloha, where they learned about a woman who may be a danger to herself. It was reported to deputies that Tara Callahan, age 38, was headed to Henry Hagg Lake to possibly drown herself. Deputies located Ms. Callahan’s vehicle at Boat Ramp C at Hagg Lake but were unable to locate her. On Saturday and Sunday, the Sheriff’s Office  Search and Rescue  team utilized several cadets and other teams to look in the wooded area and shoreline around the lake and the Sheriff’s Office  Marine Patrol  checked the water. The  Remotely Operated Vehicle Team  also used an unmanned aircraft (drone) to search for Ms. Callahan. The  Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Dive/Rescue Team  assisted in searching the waters around Boat Ramp C over the weekend, but were unable to locate her. This case remains under investigation and the se

  Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety On February 8th, 2021 at approximately 2116 hours, the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety received numerous 911 calls from the 1200 block of NE Grable Drive. Callers reported vehicles being set on fire by a male suspect with a gas can. GPDPS Police and Fire/Rescue units were immediately dispatched to the area. The male suspect reportedly fled the area on foot shattering windows of other vehicles as he ran. Additional callers reported their car tires had been slashed while parked in the area of NE 12th Street and NE Meier Drive. As Police units were arriving into the area, they observed citizens chasing the male suspect near the corner of NE D Street and NE Beacon Drive. The male suspect was placed in custody without further incident. The suspect was identified as 36-year-old, Grant Brannaman who has a listed Portland Oregon address. Grants Pass Fire/Rescue arrived and assisted with the fire clean-up as the fire had been extinguished prior to th

Coos County Sheriff's Office On 2/5/2021 The Department of Homeland Security, SCINT, Oregon State Police, Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Coos Bay Police Department, Curry County Sheriff’s Office, Coos County District Attorney’s Office, and Coos County Parole and Probation conducted a search warrant at 1816 Thomas Ave. in Coos Bay, Oregon. The investigation stemmed from a seizure by Homeland Security who had taken who had taken over 20 kilos of product in route to the Coos Bay area for the purpose of making DMT (N, N-Dimethyltryptamine, a psychedelic drug). The substance was mailed from Mexico directly to the above-mentioned residence. After further investigation it was determined there had been numerous other packages delivered.    During the execution of the search warrant, an active Clandestine lab purposed to extract DMT was located on the property.  Also located in the residence was a large quantity of psilocybin mushrooms, suspected LSD, Firearms, a large amount of US Currency,

  U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon MEDFORD, Ore.—A Klamath Falls, Oregon man pleaded guilty today for sending cards to former coworkers containing a white powdered pesticide threatened to be anthrax, announced U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams. Kelly Michael Burns, 71, pleaded guilty today to eight counts of mailing threatening communications. According to court documents, on or about December 19, 2019, Burns mailed four Christmas cards, postmarked in Medford, to former coworkers containing a white powder pesticide later identified as carbaryl. The cards were addressed to the victims’ workplace and contained violent threats such as “Merry Anthrax (obscenity)! Eat (obscenity) and die more to come.” Three people at Burns’ former workplace were exposed to the carbaryl, forced to undergo an extensive physical decontamination process, and were administered a high-dose antibiotic. One of the victims exposed was ten weeks pregnant at the time of exposure. As a result of the conta

  Washington Co. Sheriff's Office UPDATE: Our missing person has been located safely. Thank you to everyone who assisted in the search and shared our posts. On Monday, February 6, 2021, at approximately 12:15 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a missing woman in the Aloha area. Lisa Emery, age 60, reportedly left her residence in the 1500 block of SW 172nd Terrace around 10:15 a.m., but after about two hours, failed to return home following a trip to Target. Ms. Emery may have some medical concerns that may leave her lost or confused. She is described as being 5’5” tall and weighs about 240 lbs. She has light brown hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue sweater, purple jacket, black tights and black clogs. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office  Search and Rescue Team  is assisting in this search.

  Oregon State Police On Sunday, February 7, 2021 at approximately 8:10 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 101 near milepost 122. Preliminary investigation revealed a Chevy Scottsdale pickup, operated by Johnny Widerman (33) of Newport, was southbound when it crossed into the northbound lane and collided with a Chrysler Pacifica van operated by Eva Della Alcala (41) of Woodburn.  Alcala and a male juvenile passenger were transported to the hospital for injuries. A female juvenile, passenger in the Chrysler, was transported by Life Flight to a Portland area hospital for injuries. Ruben Esteban Vasquez (20) of Woodburn, passenger in the Chrysler, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Widerman was taken into custody and lodged in the Lincoln County Jail for Manslaughter II, Assault III, two counts of Assault IV, DUII - Controlled Substances, Reckless Driving and Criminal Mischief II. OSP was assisted b

  Multnomah Co. Sheriff's Office On Saturday, February 6, 2021, around 2:45 a.m., the Gresham Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Maple Blvd. in Wood Village. Multiple callers reported seeing flames burning through the home’s roof. When firefighters arrived, they established a perimeter and began an initial attack. At approximately 4:15 a.m., Gresham Fire reported the fire was out. Firefighters performed an initial search of the home. During a secondary search, firefighters located a body inside the home. Multnomah County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene and confirmed the fatality. Detectives determined the deceased is an adult male. The death investigation is ongoing, and no further details can be released at this time.

  Oregon State Police On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Oregon State Police Troopers responded to a call of a deceased person being found near milepost 12 on Interstate 5 in Jackson County. OSP Major Crimes Detectives responded to conduct an investigation and were assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation determined there was no foul play and the male died of natural causes. Investigators were able to determine the identity of the deceased as 73 year old James Earl Baldwin. Baldwin had been reported missing on December 1, 2020 to the Roseburg Police Department.

Springfield Police Department   On February 4th at 1941 Officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to the 7-11 at 5808 Main Street regarding a bleeding and distraught female.  Information was quickly obtained that the involved females three minor daughters, ages 8, 6, and 4, had been kidnapped by her brother, Hill, who was experiencing a mental health episode. Additionally, it was learned that Hill had recently been released from the Oregon State Mental Hospital and was residing with his father in Springfield.   The mother of the children had responded to her father’s residence at 8557 Thurston Road, The Applewood Mobile Home Park, in attempt to resolve a dispute between Hill and her father.  The involved children remained in her vehicle watching a movie while their mother attempted to resolve the dispute.   During the dispute, Hill made a statement that he was going to go to hell.  At this point he ran from the involved residence and entered her vehicle, occupied by the

  Lane County Sheriff's Office 163.225   KIDNAPPING 2ND DEG   (Felony) 163.225   KIDNAPPING 2ND DEG   (Felony) 163.225   KIDNAPPING 2ND DEG   (Felony) 164.135 UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE (Felony) 819.300 POSSESS STOLEN VEHICLE (Felony) 163.175 ASSAULT 2ND DEG (Felony) 163.195 RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING (Misdemeanor) 163.195   RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING   (Misdemeanor) 163.195   RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING   (Misdemeanor) 163.195   RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING   (Misdemeanor) (Felony)163.225 KIDNAPPING 2ND DEG (Felony)

  Bend Police Dept. On February 4, 2021 at 11:45 am, Bend Police Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Century Drive and East Campbell Road for the report of a motor vehicle crash with injuries. They found a 2018 Dodge 2500 pickup that had been traveling west on Century Drive collided into the side of a 2010 Nissan Armada. The Nissan Armada was attempting to turn east onto Century Drive from East Campbell Road. The Dodge was pulling a large trailer with equipment in the back of it. During the initial investigation, officers learned the driver and two passengers inside the Dodge pickup provided emergency medical care to the driver of the Nissan Armada immediately after the crash. All three occupants of the Dodge pickup are medically trained. Bend Fire responded to the crash to assist in the investigation. The driver of the Nissan Armada suffered fatal injuries due to the impact of the crash. The driver of the Dodge pickup has cooperated with the investigation. At this time, in

 Oregon State Police  On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at approximately 8:09 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 99E near Boones Ferry Rd.  Preliminary Investigation revealed a Ford Fusion, operated by Jordan Chandler (26) of Salem, was southbound when it drove into the northbound lane and collided with a Cherriots mini bus operated by Rachel Bunting (51) of Salem. Bunting was transported to the Salem Hospital where she was pronounced deceased. There were three passengers on the bus all transported to the Salem Hospital: Phillip Splawn (34) of Woodburn Chelsea Arredondo (30) of Woodburn German Gomez Paz (45) of Woodburn. Chandler sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Passenger in the Ford, Brooke Fisher (21) of Salem, was transported to Emmanuel Hospital in Portland. OSP was assisted by Woodburn Fire Department, EMS, and ODOT.

 Marion Co. Sheriff's Office Marion County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to ORS 163A.215, which authorizes Community Corrections to inform the public when the release of information will enhance public safety and protection. The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense that requires registration with the Sheriff’s Office. Additionally, this person’s criminal history places them in a classification level which reflects the potential to re-offend. This notification is not intended to increase fear; rather, it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public. NAME: Finegan, Patrick SID#: 22406607 DOB: 12/18/1997 CURRENT AGE: 23 RACE: White SEX: Male HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 155 lbs HAIR: Brown EYES: Brown RESIDENCE: 245 Holder LN SE, Salem, OR 97306 Patrick Finegan is on Felony Probation and Post Prison Supervision for the crimes of: Attempted Use of a Child in a Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct, Attempte

 Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office The Clackamas and Sacramento County Sheriff's Offices worked together to arrest a 78-year-old Sandy man last week on sex-abuse charges. Since December 2020, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office detectives have been working with investigators from the  Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office , along with the  Sacramento  and  Clackamas County  District Attorney’s Offices. Sacramento County detectives have probable cause to believe  William Dowell Arbaugh , 78, of Sandy, had travelled to Sacramento several times between 2011 and 2016, where he is accused of sexually abusing a female juvenile on multiple occasions. The abuse began when the victim was 6 years old. Sacramento investigators travelled to Clackamas County to meet with our detectives, and last week, on Wednesday, Jan. 27, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office  detectives  served search warrants at William Arbaugh's residences at 51965 E. Terra Fern Dr. and his apartment at 38100 Sandy Hei

 U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon PORTLAND, Ore.—U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams announced today that Errol Amorin Andam, 49, of Beaverton, Oregon, a former marketing manager at Nike, Inc., has been charged by criminal information with wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements on a loan application as part of a scheme to defraud his former employer. According to the information, from 2001 until his termination in 2018, Andam was employed by Nike at its headquarters in Beaverton. Most recently, Andam worked as a manager in the company’s North American Retail Brand Marketing division wherein he managed the design, build-out, and operation of “pop-up” retail venues, temporary Nike shops situated near and tailored to sports competitions and other special events around the U.S. In the summer of 2016, Andam recruited a childhood friend to establish a company to design and build the pop-up venues as an independent contractor for Nike. Andam used his authority as

  Roseburg Police Dept. On January 29th, 2021 an elderly couple from Roseburg were dining at a restaurant in town, and when they left, the husband’s wallet was left behind.  They didn’t discover the wallet was missing until they drove to another location.  By the time they called the restaurant, employees were unable to locate it. Within a very short period of time, the gentleman discovered his credit and debit cards had already been used to charge over $3,000 worth of charges at several Roseburg area businesses before he had been able to cancel them. The Roseburg Police Officer who was assigned the case started working with different businesses and loss prevention staff to try and identify potential suspects.  Through his efforts, he identified a suspect vehicle, which he recognized from dealing with a particular person previously.  From that knowledge he was eventually able to identify several suspects who were involved in the case.  On February 4th, 2021 one of the suspects was foun

  Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety On January 29, 2021, officers with the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety (GPDPS) received a report of a sex offense involving the 60-year-old suspect, Jay Reese, and a 17-year-old female victim. The juvenile reported she met Reese at Wal-Mart on January 28, 2021. From there, Reese took the victim to lunch and then to his residence. The juvenile stayed with Reese overnight and, during that time, Reese is alleged to have subjected the victim to sexual contact without her consent.  On February 2, 2021, at 12:45 pm, GPDPS detectives arrested Reese and lodged him at the Josephine County Jail on the listed charges. This case is still under investigation and additional charges may be pending. Due to the nature of this case, there is concern there may be other victims. Over the past several years, Reese has been associated with various school district sports programs in Oregon and Northern California. If anyone has any information about this or a simi

  Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) In the evening hours of Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021, the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) arrested two individuals involved in local and interstate drug trafficking crimes.  DINT detectives and deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle on Coos Bay Wagon Road near Reston Road, in rural Douglas County.  A search of the vehicle revealed approximately 2 pounds of cocaine and a loaded firearm.     DINT followed up a short time later with a search warrant for a residence in the 1900 block of Dairy Loop Road.  A search of that residence revealed a large amount of illegal controlled substances and other drug paraphernalia.  In total, detectives seized approximately 13 pounds of suspected cocaine and approximately 4 pounds of suspected methamphetamine.     Detectives arrested 59 year old David Zoeter of Lookingglass, Oregon, and 46 year old Eric Gonzalez-Velez of Desert Hot Springs, California

 Bend Police Dept. On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 around 10:38 p.m., Bend Police received a report that someone was disturbing neighbors in the area of the COCC campus parking lot by “doing cookies” and revving their engine loudly.  The caller drove to the parking lot and confronted the driver asking him to stop. The driver, later identified as Jonathan Erickson did not stop and followed the caller for about 20 minutes with his lights and light bar on bright, throughout the northwest area of Bend.  The caller told law enforcement he was able to turn down several streets in an attempt to get away from Jonathan Erickson.  Bend Police were enroute to the area to attempt to locate the silver Toyota pickup when the caller reported on 911 that Jonathan Erickson was following him again.  Bend Police were able to locate Jonathan Erickson in his vehicle on NE 3rd at NE Kearney Avenue. An officer attempted to stop Jonathan Erickson at NE 3rd Street and NE Greenwood, but he drove around a vehicle a