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Oregon State Police On February 21, 2022, at approximately 12:20 P.M.,  OSP was notified of a motor vehicle crash on Interstate 84 westbound between milepost 229 and 230 involving numerous motor vehicles. Responding officers were notified of additional crashes while they were arriving, and then once on scene, officers could hear crashes occurring behind them. Initial scene response revealed multiple motor vehicle crashes along an approximately one-mile-long stretch of the road involving passenger cars and commercial motor vehicles. The largest crash is estimated to involve between 15-20 cars and trucks.  Early estimation is that as many as 98 vehicles have crashed in the area.  Emergency medical responders from the surrounding areas have dispatched medical and fire personnel to the scene and are actively treating and transporting patients. The total number of the injured person cannot be determined at this time. The Umatilla County Emergency Operations Center has been activated for thi

Roseburg Fire Dept. At 6:24 p.m. on February 20, 2022, the Roseburg Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 872 W. Rainbow Street. The fire was reported by residents of the duplex in front of the structure. Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and flames showing from a residential structure located directly behind an existing duplex.  Upon investigation, firefighters found a fully involved structure that was impinging on the main duplex structure.  Firefighters extinguished the fire while stopping the fire from spreading to nearby residential structures.  The resident was able to safely exit the home without injuries. A total of 15 firefighters assisted with firefighting operations. Other agencies assisting with the fire included Douglas County Fire District #2, Pacific Power, Avista Utilities, and Umpqua Valley Ambulance. The cause of the fire resulted from a candle being too close to combustibles.  The Roseburg Fire Department would like to remi

DCSO JAILVIEWER 811.182.4 - DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DWS 137.545 - PROBATION VIOLATION MISD 164.162 - MAIL THEFT 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE

DCSO JAILVIEWER 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE 819.300 - POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE 811.700 - FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES OF A DRIVER - PROPERTY DAMAGE (HIT & RUN) 811.700 - FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES OF A DRIVER - PROPERTY DAMAGE (HIT & RUN) 811.700 - FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES OF A DRIVER - PROPERTY DAMAGE (HIT & RUN) 164.135 - UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE 161.405 - ATT TO COMMIT A CLASS C FELONY(ASSAULT ON PUBLIC SAFETY OFF) 161.405 - ATT TO COMMIT A CLASS C FELONY(ASSAULT ON PUBLIC SAFETY OFF) 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING 162.385 - FALSE INFORMATION TO A POLICE OFFICER 000.998 - AGENCY HOLD - MIS

Grants Pass Police Department At about 2052 hours, a child, Jayva Highley, left her residence in the 300 block of NW ‘F’ Street in Grants Pass, Oregon. Jayva is thirteen years of age and was last seen on foot, and it is unknown where she was headed. Due to her age, Jayva is considered missing and endangered. Jayva is a white female juvenile, described as 5'06", 130lbs, brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a navy blue hooded sweatshirt, black leggings, and carrying a maroon backpack. Please contact the Grants Pass police department if located. 541-450-6260 Reference Case # 22-7774

DCSO JAILVIEWER 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON

Washington Co. District Attorney's Office HILLSBORO, Ore.- On February 18, 2022, a Washington County jury found Jorge Ulises Serrano guilty of first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree sodomy. Deputy District Attorney Nadya Martin prosecuted the case before Judge Ricardo Menchaca. In October of 2018, the victim, who was living out of state at the time, was alerted to a concerning video posted to a pornographic website. It depicted the victim engaged in sexual activity with an unidentified man. The victim had limited memory of the encounter and had no recollection that it was recorded.  The victim reported the video to police. Investigators found it and confirmed it depicted the victim. The video garnered more than 165,000 views.  In November of 2018, the victim received a friend request from a stranger via social media. She accepted the defendant’s request and he began messaging her. As the two communicated, the victim realized that she met the defendant when he worked as a

Oregon State Police On Thursday, February 17, 2022 at approximately 11:45 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle crash on Highway 66 near milepost 2.  Preliminary investigation revealed an eastbound Chevy Equinox, operated by Taylor Emily Cranfield (25) of Seattle, WA, was turning left into a driveway, located near the crest of a hill. A Yamaha FSZ motorcycle, operated by Madrik Pergin Heatherstone (36) of Ashland, was traveling westbound and collided with the right front of the Chevy. Speed is being investigated as a contributing factor.  Madrik Pergin Heatherstone sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Cranfield was not injured. Hwy 66 as closed for approximately 2 hours.  OSP was assisted by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT. 

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office DOUGLAS COUNTY, OR  - Tax time is here and as such, many residents are awaiting tax return checks. This also provides prime opportunities for thieves to attempt to intercept your refund checks from unsecure mailboxes. Recently, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office has received numerous reports of mail theft occurring throughout the county.   "In addition to looking for refund checks, mail theft compromises your identity and can make you vulnerable to becoming a victim of fraud," Lt. Brad O'Dell said. The Sheriff's Office recommends that residents consider taking the following actions to decrease their likelihood of mail theft: Consider renting a post office box or getting a locking mailbox at your driveway. Unsecure traditional mailboxes allow anyone to open your mailbox and take your mail.   Sign up for FREE Informed Delivery at  https://www.usps.com/  - Informed Delivery through the United States Postal Service, allows you to digi

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office After receiving a tip, deputies responded to a different residence in the Deadwood area and were able to locate and take Jamison into custody without incident.  Jamison’s Geo Metro was also located and is no longer considered of interest.  Jamison was transported to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office before ultimately being lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges including Murder in the 2 nd  Degree, Unlawful Use of a Firearm and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.    Investigation reveals that there was a dispute involving Jamison and the three victims just prior to the shooting.  The names of the victims are being withheld at this time.   *******PREVIOUS MEDIA RELEASE********** Possible vehicle of interest: OR Plate #158JZG – 1992 Geo Metro 2D (Silver) – Possible broken rear window Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies are on scene at a residence in the 14000blk of Hwy. 36 near Deadwood where multiple people have been shot.  25 year old Jericho Jamison is believe

LCSO Jailviewer 163.115 - MURDER 2 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF WEAPON - 2             Mugshot from previous arrest

Oregon State Police On February 9, 2022, an OSP Trooper stopped a vehicle for a cell phone violation. The driver had a nationwide US Marshall's warrant for  Amphetamine sales. Additional indicators of criminal activity were observed, including loaded syringes of suspected methamphetamine. The driver was lodged on the warrant.   The next day, on February 10, 2022, OSP Detectives served a search warrant on the vehicle and located a loaded 9mm handgun, 645.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 104.7 grams of suspected heroin, 61 dosage units of Suboxone, $4955 in US Currency, and approximately 2.3lbs of marijuana. The driver was also a convicted felon.

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On Sunday 02/13/22, a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy patrolling Marcola Rd. spotted a truck that matched the description of one that had been recently stolen from the Junction City area.  The deputy turned behind the truck and activated his emergency lights as the truck turned into a driveway on Old Mohawk Rd.  The deputy was able to confirm that the truck was the stolen truck from Junction City and took the driver, 35 year old Rickey Lee Drummond Jr., into custody.  In the truck the deputy discovered stolen property including mail, identification and checks from over 35 different victims spanned across the counties of Lane, Linn, Benton, and Marion.  Some of the checks appeared to have been fraudulently altered. The investigating deputy has been in contact with many of the victims and developed additional probable cause to arrest Drummond for charges related to the stolen mail and altered checks. Drummond was lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges relate

Oregon State Police On February 12, 2022, at approximately 3:30 pm, Troopers were dispatched to a reported vehicle vs. pedestrian collision located on Interstate 5 northbound to Beltline Hwy. A preliminary investigation revealed a female driver came across a mattress blocking a lane on the flyover. She turned on her hazard lights and removed the mattress from the roadway. As she walked back to her vehicle, a red pickup came around the corner at a high rate of speed and struck the pedestrian. The suspect, described as an elderly white male, stopped approximately 50ft from the crash scene, walked back to the victim, and saw her laying on the ground. He then ran back to his red truck and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered extensive injuries as a result of the collision. The Oregon State Police are seeking public assistance with information identifying the driver or vehicle. It is unknown the extent of damage to the truck. If you have any information, please contact the Oregon State P

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.— Police are looking to arrest Kassandra Kitchens, 26, for her alleged involvement the Sept. 2021 execution style murder of Andrew Sherrell. Investigators believe Sherrell, 35, was lured over from his home in Bend with the help of Kitchens, in a series of events that ultimately led to him being murdered on Sept. 24 in the 18900 block of NE Portal Way.   Kitchens knows she is wanted and is actively avoiding capture.  She was indicted by a Multnomah County Grand Jury in Dec. 2021, has an active warrant for her arrest, and is facing charges that include:               Murder in the Second Degree,             Kidnapping in the First Degree,              Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping in the First Degree,              Assault in the Third Degree,              Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Assault in the Third Degree, and              Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Unlawful Delivery of Oxycodone    Detectives learned Sherrell was someone involved in

Grants Pass Police Department Grants Pass, Ore. – The Grants Pass Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a serial arsonist who set numerous dumpsters ablaze in the area of Grants Pass Parkway and NE Beacon Drive Sunday evening and Monday morning. The male suspect, who was captured on surveillance video from one of the neighboring businesses, is described as a white male adult wearing a blue jacket and orange camouflage pants. Firefighters from Grants Pass Fire and Rescue were able to contain and extinguish the fires inside the dumpsters without damage spreading to adjacent buildings. Anyone having information related to the identification of the arsonist is asked to contact the Grants Pass Police Department at 541-450-6260 and refer to case #22-6896.

  Lane Co. Sheriff's Office UPDATE - 2:16PM:  Lane County Sheriff's Search and Rescue personnel have just located Deanna and her dog in an area off of Hwy. 58. Both are in good health and will be transported back to Springfield. Involved Vehicle: OR Plate #831CRQ – 2006 Dodge Dakota PU (White) 79 year old Deanna Larson was last observed on Sunday 02/13/22 at her residence near Clearwater Boat Landing in Springfield. Larson departed her residence at approximately 10:30am in her white 2006 Dodge Dakota pickup.  Larson was last seen wearing blue sneakers, jeans and an unknown color long sleeve shirt.  She had a small white dog with her when she left.  Larson has dementia and requires blood pressure medication. It is not typical for her to be away from home for any extended period of time.  It is possible that she was spotted in the Lowell area on Sunday afternoon. Anyone with information regarding Deanna Larson’s whereabouts are asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at

Oregon State Fire Marshal Memorial Procession Route  Information As part of the memorial service to honor St. Paul Firefighter Austin Smith, a procession of emergency vehicles and personnel will travel from Woodburn, Ore. to St. Paul, Ore. on Saturday, February 12, 2022. The team coordinating the memorial service is anticipating around 400 hundred emergency vehicles from fire, EMS, and law enforcement agencies from around the state and neighboring states. Closures will be in place, and we anticipate that traffic will be impacted for several hours. Drivers should expect delays in Woodburn around the I-5 interchange, along the route, and traveling through and around St. Paul. Those who wish to show their respects for Firefighter Smith are encouraged to stand on sidewalks along the route. Detailed Information The following is the official route for the emergency vehicle procession for fallen St. Paul Firefighter Austin Smith. The anticipated start time for the procession in Woodburn will

Oregon State Police On February 10, 2022, at about 9:20 am, Oregon State Police Troopers at the Salem Area Command were sent information from Woodburn Police Department regarding an attempt to locate a stolen BMW SUV.  The suspect had used physical force to steal the vehicle in the Woodburn area.  Probable cause existed for Robbery and Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle.   The vehicle was located near milepost 256 southbound in Salem.  Troopers attempted to stop the involved vehicle and a pursuit ensued.  The pursuit traveled from I-5 southbound near milepost 244 to milepost 228 where exited and then went northbound on I-5.  The vehicle again exited at milepost 233 and then went southbound on I-5 again.  Spike strips were deployed successfully at milepost 209.   The vehicle continued southbound before the passenger side tires went flat.  The vehicle continued southbound on the passenger side wheels until a Springfield Area Command used his patrol vehicle to push the vehicle off the roadwa

Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office   On February 9, 2022 at 5:25 PM, Deputies with the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, Rural Metro Fire Department and AMR responded to a single vehicle crash in the 4900 block of Fish Hatchery Road.  The vehicle was found upside down in Cheney Creek.  Initial investigation shows the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, struck the end of the bridge guardrail and landed upside down in the creek.  Rural Metro personnel determined the driver of the vehicle, Kim Clayborn Ray Jr., was deceased. Deputies were assisted by Josephine County Animal Control who picked up two dogs and transported them to the Josephine County Animal Shelter. Next of kin has been notified.   Pictures from  Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office UPDATE: Missing Man Located Safely February 10, 2020 Our missing person has been located safely. Thank you to everyone who helped share our message. On Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at around 7:00 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a missing person named Charles Witham in the Buxton area of unincorporated Washington County. Witham, age 75, has been missing since the morning of the 9th when his home on NW Fisher Road, near Highway 47, was found unsecured by a friend.  Witham is described as 5’04”, 150 lbs., with blue eyes and gray hair. He was last seen wearing a flannel shirt and blue jeans. He may be driving a silver Chevy van with Oregon plates: 561 HYW. Witham’s family has concerns for his mental health and could be a danger to himself or others.  If located, do not approach, please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 503-629-0111. Case No. 50-22-2161. 

Grants Pass Police Department Grants Pass, Ore. - During the late night hours on February 09, 2022, Detectives with the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) Team, with the assistance of the Grants Pass Police Department narcotics detection K9 Match and the Rogue River Police Department, arrested Derek James Williams, a 44-year-old male, for narcotic related offenses. RADE had been investigating Williams for approximately 2.5 months from the time he was released from prison. During this incident, officers initiated a traffic enforcement stop of Williams, but he attempted to elude police officers in his vehicle. Williams was eventually apprehended in the 900 Block of Broadway Street in Rogue River after driving his vehicle off a steep embankment. During the short pursuit, Williams attempted to discard large quantities of narcotics out the window of his vehicle. At the end of the pursuit, K9 Match was utilized to locate the narcotics. Seized during the arrest was over 1.5 pounds of methamph

Grants Pass Police Department At about 1700 hours, two children (Isaiah Diffie and Damion Hernandez) left their residence in the area of Doneen Lane and Webster Road in Grants Pass, Oregon. Isaiah is 11 and Damion is 9. The two left the residence on foot and it is unknown where they were headed. Due to their ages, they are considered missing and endangered. Isaiah is a Hispanic male juvenile, described as 5'4", 200lbs, brown hair, brown eyes, wearing a black sweater and black pants. Damion is a Hispanic male Juvenile, described as 4'0), 70lbs, brown hair, brown eyes, wearing a black sweater and blue jeans. Information gathered suggested they had been in the area of SW Grants Pass near SW J Street or SW Burgess Street. Please contact the Grants Pass police department if located. 541-450-6260 Reference Case # 22-6213

Benton Co. Sheriff's Office CORVALLIS, Ore.  – On February 8, 2022, at 2:15 in the afternoon, deputies from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash on Highway 99W, approximately four miles north of the City of Monroe, Benton County.   An unloaded Kenworth log truck was traveling north on Highway 99W. A 2008 Honda Civic, traveling south, went into the northbound lane for unknown reasons, crashing head-on into the log truck. All three occupants in the Honda were pronounced deceased at the scene. The log truck driver, Thomas Boquist, from Tillamook, was not injured and is cooperating with the investigation.   The Benton County Crash Team investigated the crash with help from ODOT, Monroe Fire Department, and the Corvallis Fire Department.    Fatalities include:   the driver was female Shelene Lenore Parrish, 49 years old, from Junction City, Oregon; the front right female passenger, Laynette Marie Taylor, 51 years old, from Junction City, Oregon; and the rear left fema