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Gresham Police Dept. Gresham, Ore.— The Gresham Police Department and the East County Major Crimes Team (MCT) are investigating a death in the 700 block of SE 185 th  avenue. Officers went to that location at around 7:45am to check the welfare of occupants inside of an apartment. This is a very active investigation, and no further details are available at this time. Based on preliminary information, we do not believe there is a danger to the public. Police are asking that anyone who may have witnessed this incident to call our tip line at 503.618.2719 or toll-free at 1.888.989.3505.

Jackson County Sheriff's Office JCSO Case 22-1852 WHITE CITY, Ore. – Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) joint inter-agency task force and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies arrested a suspect today for attempting to use a local victim to create child exploitation images. The suspect, Jesse Ray Hawkinson, 62, of White City, has been charged with two counts of attempting to use a child in the display of sexually explicit content. JCSO arrested Hawkinson around 7:00 this morning at his residence on the 8300 block of 24th Street in White City. SOCET served a search warrant at the location on April 28 after the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Welfare division received a report of a possible sex abuse of a local juvenile girl. During the warrant detectives located evidence, and further investigations led to the arrest. SOCET is a joint inter-agency task force that started in June of 2020 to combat child exploitation and human trafficking. The tas

Gresham Police Dept ***UPDATE: The father and child have been located.*** Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 30-year-old man and his 7-year-old son, last seen yesterday afternoon in Vancouver, Wash. The family of Maclovio Gil-Sierra reported him and his son, Anthony Gil, missing early this morning after they failed to return home from an outing. Officers are seeking to contact the two and make sure they are fine. According to family and friends, at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, the father and son travelled from their home in Gresham to Hudson’s Bay High School on East McLoughlin Blvd. in Vancouver, to play soccer. The two made it there, but never returned home. There has been no known communication with any family members or friends, which is highly unusual for Maclovio and Anthony.  Maclovio was driving his gray 2007 GMC Yukon, bearing Oregon license plate 462MRM. He is described as 5-feet-4-inches tall and 160 pounds, with short bl

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On Saturday, May 7 th , 2022 rescuers from Eugene/Springfield Fire and the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a capsized canoe in the Willamette River.  Just prior to 3:30pm a citizen called to report that a canoe being operated by a male had capsized near the Owosso Footbridge.  The male had been seen struggling in the water before slipping beneath the surface.  Searchers saturated the area but were unable to find him. Investigators from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office believe the involved male to be 36 year old Justin Leroy Grossman of the Eugene area.  Grossman had reportedly been camping on an island in the river and was using the canoe to commute to and from it when the boat capsized. Searchers have continued to search the area.  Anyone with any information about this case is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 opt. 1.

Washington Co. District Attorney's Office HILLSBORO, Ore.- On August 9, 2021, Scott Michael McNutt II, age 51, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of first-degree encouraging child sexual abuse. Deputy District Attorney Chris Lewman prosecuted the case and argued the defendant should be sentenced to prison for his crimes. Instead, the court placed Mr. McNutt on probation for a period of five years.  On May 6, 2022, the defendant was found to be in violation of his probation and was sentenced to 45 months in prison.  The case originated in August of 2016 when law enforcement began investigating the defendant for downloading and sharing child pornography. Investigators used undercover software to download these images directly from the defendant’s computer. In March of 2017, deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on the defendant’s home. They found hundreds of videos depicting child pornography stored on Mr. McNutt’s computer.  Several months after his

DCSO JAILVIEWER 162.145 - ESCAPE 3RD DEG 811.182.4 - DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DWS 999.001 - FAILURE TO REPORT AS SEX OFFENDER - 2 133.076 - FAIL TO APPEAR ON CRIMINAL CITATION 164.225 - BURGLARY 1ST DEG 164.045 - THEFT 2ND DEG 811.182.4 - DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DWS 162.205 - FAIL TO APPEAR IST DEG 162.145 - ESCAPE 3RD DEG 162.385 - FALSE INFORMATION TO A POLICE OFFICER 162.385 - FALSE INFORMATION TO A POLICE OFFICER 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE 164.043 - THEFT 3RD DEG 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 811.182.4 - DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DWS 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON 811.182.4 - D

Eugene Police Department Three Eugene Police officers were injured after being assaulted responding to an unruly gathering comprised of college-age individuals and some of their parents attending a party hosted at a frequent loud party location, 1376 Ferry Street. The EPD responded to a complaint by the public of a loud party at the residence around 10 p.m. on May 7. A resident advised they were hosting the party in honor of Mother’s Day. Some of the students and their moms were upset about their party being shut down. However, the investigating officer spoke with several who were understanding. The residents were cooperative with officers and the while the party was dispersing, the officers gently reminded several people about the open container law. They were not cited in order to gain voluntary compliance. As the crowd went outside, some college-age adults and their mothers began taking photos in front of the police car including several people displaying their middle fingers.   The

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office ROSEBURG, Ore.  - The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating an in-custody death after an adult in custody (AIC) was found unresponsive in their cell Saturday night at the Douglas County Jail. On Saturday, May 7, 2022, shortly before 9:00pm, deputies called for an ambulance for an unresponsive 56-year-old male in the intake center of the facility. Facility staff attempted lifesaving efforts until the arrival of the ambulance. Paramedics continued efforts to revive the AIC, identified as 56-year-old Darin McCafferty of Elk Grove California, which were unsuccessful. Mr. McCafferty was declared deceased and his next of kin was notified. "On behalf of Sheriff John Hanlin and his staff, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office extends its sincere sympathies to the family of Mr. McCafferty during this difficult time," Lt. Brad O'Dell said. The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office was notified and is investigating th

Roseburg Fire Dept. At 7:49 p.m. on May 7, 2022, the Roseburg Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 581 NE Alameda Avenue, #7.  The fire was reported by nearby residents of the Alameda Avenue Trailer Park.    Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and flames showing from a 1996 Sandpiper travel trailer that was parked inside the Alameda Avenue Trailer Park.  Upon investigation, firefighters found a fully involved travel trailer that was threatening nearby structures.   Firefighters extinguished the fire while stopping the fire from spreading to nearby structures and other trailers inside the park.  The resident was not home at the time of the fire.  One dog was able to exit the trailer after nearby neighbors opened the back door of the trailer. A total of 10 firefighters assisted with firefighting operations. Other agencies assisting with the fire included Pacific Power, Roseburg Police Department, and Umpqua Valley Ambulance. The cause of the fir

Grants Pass Police Department Grants Pass, Ore. – This afternoon at 12:19 pm, Grants Pass Police responded to the O’Aces on Williams Hwy regarding a robbery of the business with a shot having been fired. Arriving officers discovered a white male adult wearing all dark clothing and gloves had entered the business and demanded money as he pointed a handgun at the clerk. For an unknown reason, the suspect fired one round from the handgun that did not strike the clerk. The suspect then took cash and fled the scene on foot in a westward direction. There were no injuries as a result of the robbery. Officers immediately set a perimeter, placed the nearby Allen Dale Middle School on lockdown, and began a K9 search for the suspect. It was determined the suspect had fled the area and was moving away from the middle school, but he was not apprehended. The school lockdown was lifted for normal operations.  The Grants Pass Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying th

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office 19 year old William Robert Henry Vaughn was last seen at approximately 1:00am this morning near the Lowell covered bridge.  He was separated from his group and did not return home. He was last believed to be walking westbound on Hwy. 58.  Vaughn is described as a white male adult standing approximately 5’09” to 5’10”.  He weighs about 140lbs and has brown curly hair and hazel eyes.  Vaughn was last seen wearing a high visibility hooded sweatshirt and jeans.  Anyone with information regarding Vaughn’s whereabouts are asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 opt. 1. 

Oregon State Police On Friday, May 6, 2022,  at approximately 3:00 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Interstate 5 southbound near milepost 97.  Preliminary investigation revealed a southbound vehicle struck a pedestrian, identified as Jeremy Blondell (45) of Wolf Creek, as he was walking on the freeway.  Blondell sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  The operator of the vehicle did not stop, and the case is being investigated as a hit and run. Investigators believe it to be a commercial motor vehicle or a large RV due to roadway evidence. OSP investigators are seeking public assistance in locating the vehicle. Anyone with information regarding the crash or the vehicle  is asked to call OSP’s Dispatch Center at  800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677) from your mobile phone. Reference Case number  SP22-106411

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.365 - RAPE 2ND DEG 163.395 - SODOMY 2ND DEG 163.408 - SEXUAL PENETRATION WITH A FOREIGN OBJECT 2ND DEG 163.427 - SEX ABUSE 1ST DEG

Grants Pass Police Department Grants Pass, Ore. – This morning at 9:16 am, Grants Pass Police and Grants Pass Fire Rescue responded to Reinhart Volunteer Park regarding the report of a body floating in the Rogue River. A short time later units recovered the deceased body of a 63-year-old Grants Pass male just upstream from the pedestrian bridge. Grants Pass Detectives responded to the scene and found no signs of foul play. The family of the deceased has been notified. The Grants Pass Police Department would like to thank the citizens who assisted with this investigation. If anyone has further information regarding this investigation, they are encouraged to contact the police department at 541-450-6260.

JOCO JAILVIEWER 163.212 - UNLAWFUL USE OF STUN GUN, TEAR GAS OR MACE 2ND DEG 166.065 - HARASSMENT 162.375 - INITIATING A FALSE REPORT             Mugshot from previous arrest

JOCO JAILVIEWER 164.045 - THEFT 2ND DEG 163.187 - STRANGULATION 033.045 - CONTEMPT OF COURT 033.045 - CONTEMPT OF COURT 163.160(2) - ASSAULT 4TH DEG 163.750 - VIOLATION OF COURT PROTECTION STALKING ORDER - FELONY 166.450 - OBLITERATING OR CHANGING ID MARKS ON FIREARM 163.160(2) - ASSAULT 4TH DEG 163.190 - MENACING 133.747 - FUGITIVE FROM OTHER STATE               Mugshot from previous arrest

Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at approximately 10:27 PM, Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Troopers from Oregon State Police along with AMR and Rural Metro Fire Department personnel responded to the 100 block of Ward Road in Merlin, Oregon for a report of a shooting. Once on scene deputies found a male in the driveway with an apparent gunshot wound. CPR was administered first by deputies then by medical personnel. The male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Sheriff’s Office Detectives were assisted by Detectives from the Oregon State Police, Grants Pass Police Department and personnel from the Oregon State Police Crime Lab.  Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and at no time was there a perceived threat to the community in relation to this incident.  This case is still under investigation and further details are not currently available.   

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office ROSEBURG, Ore.  - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault that occurred on Sunday near the 7000-block of Melqua Road and is asking for assistance in solving it. On Sunday, May 1, 2022, shortly before 5:00 am, deputies were advised of a man in the emergency department at Mercy Medical Center who had reportedly been assaulted. The 25-year-old victim, Bryce Thomas Watson of Winston, sustained injuries during the incident and was later transported to a Portland area hospital for further treatment. Deputies learned the incident occurred in an area commonly referred to as Long's Ranch located in the 7000-block of Melqua Road and there were witnesses to the incident. Deputies are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have information to contact the Sheriff's Office at (541) 440-4471 and reference Case #22-1837. The incident remains under investigation.

  DCSO JAILVIEWER 165.800 - IDENTITY THEFT 165.022 - CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A FORGED INSTRUMENT 1ST DEG 164.245 - CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2ND DEG 164.162 - MAIL THEFT 164.162 - MAIL THEFT 164.162 - MAIL THEFT 164.162 - MAIL THEFT 164.162 - MAIL THEFT 165.800 - IDENTITY THEFT 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE             Mugshot from previous arrest