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Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office AZALEA, Ore.  - A homicide investigation is underway related to RV fire on Friday, August 6, 2021, at the Meadow Wood RV Park. Autopsies conducted by the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office revealed the two victims, 59-year-old Brian Edward Dean and 65-year-old Maureen Anne Mathabel both of Azalea, died as a result of homicidal violence. The Douglas County Major Crimes Team has been activated and is conducting the investigation. The Sheriff's Office remains the lead investigating agency. The Major Crimes Team consists of members of the Sheriff's Office, Roseburg Police Department, Oregon State Police and the Douglas County District Attorney's Office. Investigators urge anyone who may have photo, video or surveillance footage of the incident to share them by submitting the items to a public evidence portal via the web at:  www.dcso.com/publichelp . Additionally, anyone who may have information which may aid investigators in solving this cr

Medford Police This morning, several agencies were involved in a vehicle pursuit. The pursuit covered the areas of Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, and Talent. The suspect vehicle was believed to be involved in an armed car jacking in the Canyonville area.  Officers attempted to spike the vehicle numerous times with mixed success. The pursuit ended at Dakota Avenue and S. Columbus Avenue in Medford, and shots were fired. The officers are okay. The suspect is being transported to Asante Regional Medical Center. The Major Assault and Death investigation unit will assume in the investigation, as per protocol. More information will be available at a later time.

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.145 - CRIMINALLY NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE 813.010A - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS DUII

DCSO JAILVIEWER 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 811.700 - FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES OF A DRIVER - PROPERTY DAMAGE (HIT & RUN) 162.315 - RESISTING ARREST 164.365 - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 1ST DEG 811.540.3.B - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - FOOT 000.999 - AGENCY HOLD - FEL 000.999 - AGENCY HOLD - FEL 000.999 - AGENCY HOLD - FEL 811.540.3.B - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - FOOT 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 164.245 - CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2ND DEG 000.998 - AGENCY HOLD - MIS 

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office LCSO #21-4430 – Death Investigation On 08/09/21 at approximately 6:34am the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report that someone had been shot at a residence on Hwy. 58 near Hilltop Dr.  Deputies and OSP Troopers responded and located a male with an injury to his head consistent with a gunshot wound.  He was conscious and transported to an area hospital.  This male advised that his handgun was missing from the residence.  Also in the home was a female that had what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the chest.  She was pronounced deceased. While investigating the scene, deputies spotted a male armed with a handgun hiding in the bushes next to the driveway.  After approximately 45 minutes he surrendered and was taken into custody.  A handgun was found in his possession.  The status of the male that had been transported to the hospital remains unknown.  A small child, related to the victims, was also in the residence when the incident occurred.  The ch

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.225 - BURGLARY 1ST DEG 164.354 - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2ND DEG 163.190 - MENACING 166.065A - HARASSMENT 164.043 - THEFT 3RD DEG 164.395 - ROBBERY 3RD DEG 164.055 - THEFT 1ST DEG 163.275 - COERCION 163.212 - UNLAWFUL USE OF STUN GUN, TEAR GAS OR MACE 2ND DEG 161.405 - ATT TO COMMIT A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR 135.290 - VIOLATION OF RELEASE AGREEMENT

Oregon Dept. of Forestry CANYONVILLE, Ore.—With a dozen smaller wildfires mostly trailed, mopped up or already in patrol status, more firefighters are engaged on preventing the spread of the Poole Creek Fire. Containment on the Complex has risen to 9 percent. At 1,942 acres, Poole Creek is the largest fire in the Skyline Ridge Complex. It is burning roughly six miles southeast of the community of Days Creek. Firefighters plan to keep the fire within two steep drainages by building control lines on ridgetops and securing them with controlled burns at night. This will protect houses and outbuildings on the south bank of the South Umpqua River. Local residents can expect to see more fire traffic and smoke from burn-out operations. Fire managers at the Complex are also responsible for identifying and helping suppress new fires in the area. Sunday afternoon they did just that. A pilot assigned to the Complex spotted a fire on the border of Douglas and Jackson counties, fire managers sent a

Eugene Springfield Fire Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire crews are on scene of an excavator fire on Cloudburst Way in West Eugene Sunday afternoon.  Crews were able to contain the fire to just the piece of equipment despite the dry and windy conditions.  There were no reported injuries and the cause is under investigation.

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore.  - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has issued a  Level 1 “Be Ready” evacuation advisory  for the following locations in the Days Creek and Milo areas:  All addresses located on Ferguson Lane All addresses located on Moore Ranch Road All addresses located on Devils Knob Road Level 1 “Be Ready” means: Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system. Residents can opt in to receive emergency alerts based on their address by registering at  www.dcso.com/alerts . There are several wildfires and evacuations throughout Central and Southern Douglas County. Residents are encourag

Eugene Springfield Fire Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a grass fire in the 3800 block of Rockcress Dr in south Eugene Sunday evening.  First arriving crews found a fast moving grass fire and were able to contain the fire before it spread to bear by homes under construction.  The fire is suspicious in nature and is under investigation.  There were no injuries and the size of the fore was 1/10 of an acre. 

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office LCSO #21-4401 On 08/06/21 just after 7:00pm Lane County Sheriff’s deputies located a stolen vehicle in the Creswell area being driven by 30 year old Kyle Kalcich.  The deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop however Kalcich sped away at a high rate of speed eastbound on Cloverdale Rd.  Deputies pursued him as he eventually went eastbound on Hwy. 58 then northbound on Parkway Rd. towards Springfield.  Deputies  lost sight of the vehicle as it approached Jasper Rd.  Citizens in the area advised that the vehicle had continued northbound on Jasper Rd.  Deputies located the vehicle crashed near the intersection of Jasper Rd. and Bob Straub Parkway Rd. Kalcich fled on foot and swam across the Willamette River.  With the assistance of a boat operated by the Eugene/Springfield Fire Department, deputies were able to cross the river and locate Kalcich hiding underneath some blackberry bushes.  He was taken into custody with the assistance of an LCSO K9 unit. 

  Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Friday, August 6, 2021, at 12:57 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported assault in the 18300 block of NW West Union Road in the community of Rock Creek. Rock Creek is within the Enhanced Sheriff’s Patrol District (ESPD). Multiple witnesses reported that a male suspect ran up to and violently shoved an 84-year-old male, knocking him to the ground and causing massive head injuries. The victim was picking berries prior to the unprovoked assault. Deputies rendered medical aid until they were relieved by personnel from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue and Metro West Ambulance. The victim was transported to a trauma center in Portland with life-threatening injuries. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. The suspect was identified as 49-year-old Gregory J. Bruemmer. He was arrested for assault in the second degree and harassment and taken to the Washington Coun

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office AZALEA, Ore.  - A fatal trailer fire at the Meadow Wood RV Park early Friday morning is under currently investigation.   At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, 9-1-1 dispatchers began receiving reports of a trailer on fire at the Meadow Wood RV Park on Autumn Lane in Azalea. Fire personnel and law enforcement responded to the scene where two people, whose identity are being withheld at this time, were found deceased inside the trailer. Detectives are currently investigating the cause of the fire. Anyone who may have photos, video or surveillance footage of the incident, is asked to share that with investigators by submitting the items to a public evidence portal via the web at:  dcso.com/publichelp . If you believe you have information which may aid investigations, please contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division at 541-440-4458 or email  dcso.pio@co.douglas.or.us . DCSO Case #21-3532

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.045 - THEFT 2ND DEG 164.377 - COMPUTER CRIME 164.377 - COMPUTER CRIME 164.377 - COMPUTER CRIME 164.377 - COMPUTER CRIME 165.055 - FRAUDULENT USE OF CREDIT CARD - 2 165.055 - FRAUDULENT USE OF CREDIT CARD - 2 165.055 - FRAUDULENT USE OF CREDIT CARD - 2 165.055 - FRAUDULENT USE OF CREDIT CARD - 2 165.800 - IDENTITY THEFT 165.800 - IDENTITY THEFT 165.800 - IDENTITY THEFT 165.800 - IDENTITY THEFT 164.045 - THEFT 2ND DEG 133.076 - FAIL TO APPEAR ON CRIMINAL CITATION 162.195 - FAIL TO APPEAR 2ND DEG

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies contacted a husband and wife who said they thought their neighbor was trying to kill their two small dogs with rat poison. A deputy responded to a home in the community of Bethany, located in the  Enhanced Sheriff’s Patrol District (ESPD) . After speaking with the husband and wife, deputies learned that cooked hamburger meat had been stuffed with the rat poison and thrown over their fence and into their backyard on three different occasions. The first time this occurred, the night of August 2, one of the small dogs ingested some of the rat poison. The dog was treated at a local veterinary clinic and will require several follow-up visits over the next few weeks before they know if the dog will make a full recovery.  On August 4, deputies contacted the couple’s neighbor, 57-year-old Erik Mighells, and determined he was responsible for throwing the meat containing rat poison into th

DCSO JAILVIEWER 819.300 - POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE

DCSO JAILVIEWER 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 999.001 - FAILURE TO REPORT AS SEX OFFENDER - 1 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON 164.354 - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2ND DEG 163.190 - MENACING

  Oregon State Police On August 3, 2021, Oregon State Police Detectives served a search warrant at an illegal marijuana grow on Harpold Road, Malin, Oregon. Information was developed that there was potentially an illegal marijuana grow at a 150-acre property on Harpold Road.  Detectives investigated further and discovered over 85 – 30 foot by 100-foot greenhouses on the property that appeared to be growing illegal marijuana.  As part of the investigation, detectives determined that there were no permits obtained to legally grow hemp or marijuana on the property, for any purpose.  Additionally, as the investigation continued, detectives learned there was potentially theft of water and unlawful use of groundwater occurring as part of the illegal marijuana grow. Marijuana is a very water-intensive plant and since illegal grows don’t receive water permits, these grows deplete water at even more wasteful rates with no regard for sustainability.  When the search warrant was served, detective

Oregon Dept. of Forestry CANYONVILLE, Ore.— Two Oregon Air National Guard Black Hawk helicopters are joining eight other helicopters today in dropping water on fires in the Skyline Ridge Complex in southern Douglas County. Such drops are key given the steep terrain and heavy timber and brush facing firefighters. Personnel on the Complex has increased to 518, with the number of hand crews almost doubling since yesterday, nine more fire engines and a tripling of heavy equipment, including dozers. Containment remains at 0 percent. Ground crews will benefit from cooler temperatures today. Heavy fuels, though, continue to burn, sending burning debris rolling downhill and across control lines. Firefighters will be on alert to put out any new spot fires caused by such rollouts. Infrared mapping has shown the combined acreage of the 15 fires in the Skyline Ridge Complex to be 1,516. The largest fires are: Poole Creek – 1,104 acres; O’Shea Creek – 182 acres; Ike Butte – 124 acres (now completel

DCSO JAILVIEWER 166.025 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT 2ND DEG 164.335 - RECKLESS BURNING 164.335 - RECKLESS BURNING 164.335 - RECKLESS BURNING 164.335 - RECKLESS BURNING 164.335 - RECKLESS BURNING