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Josephine County Sheriff's Office On July 22, 2022, at approximately 10:30 AM, Henry Buchler left his residence off Stewart Road in Grants Pass. Buchler was pushing a large black laundry cart full of personal items. He was last seen wearing khaki pants, dark blue windbreaker, and a white ball cap.  Buchler can get confused when speaking, has limited use of one arm, and walks with a limp.  Please contact Josephine County Sheriff's Office with any information:  541-474-5123

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.175 - ASSAULT 2ND DEG

Marion Co. Dist. Attorney's Office Today a Marion County Grand Jury unanimously found that three Salem Police Officers were justified in the shooting death of 16-year-old Robert Brown on the evening of July 13, 2022. The following evidence was heard by the Grand Jury: The Salem Police Department obtained an arrest warrant signed by Marion County Circuit Court Judge Donald D. Abar for the arrest of Brown finding probable cause to believe he was responsible for a recent downtown shooting on June 13, 2022 in which another person was injured.  Salem Police further had probable cause to believe that Brown was the perpetrator of an earlier shooting at the Salem Center Mall on March 18, 2022 which also left a victim injured.  Both detailed investigations led to Brown as the identified suspect.  Salem detectives had been monitoring Brown’s location and surveilling his actions in the days leading up to July 13, 2022.  Investigators had reason to believe Brown was armed and a likely continua

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.160 - ASSAULT 4TH DEG 164.345 - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3RD DEG 164.225 - BURGLARY 1ST DEG 164.255 - CRIMINAL TRESPASS 1ST DEG 164.354 - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2ND DEG

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.107 - MURDER - FIRST DEGREE 162.315 - RESISTING ARREST 144.350 - PAROLE VIOLATION 163.225 - KIDNAPPING 2ND DEG 163.115 - MURDER - SECOND DEGREE

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office UPDATE:  July 22, 2022, 4:45 p.m., the Oregon State Medical Examiners Office has confirmed the deceased female found in Cow Creek on July 13th is 18 year old Kendra Marie Hanks of Winston. ***End of Update*** RIDDLE, Ore.  - A Riddle man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance and murder of 18-year-old Kendra Hanks of Winston. On Thursday, July 21, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., detectives with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office along with investigators from the Douglas County Major Crimes Team contacted 39-year-old Troy Russell Phelps of Riddle at a residence in the 1500-block of Pruner Road in Riddle. Phelps had become a person of interest in the investigation into the disappearance of Hanks. Phelps was taken into custody after speaking with Detectives. A search warrant was also executed at the residence where Phelps was residing. On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Sheriff's Office was notified of a

Grants Pass Police Department Detectives, assisted by GPPD Patrol officers, arrested 40-year-old William Manly for the listed charges.  This was the result of a luring case being investigated by the detectives. Manly was arrested after he agreed to meet with a minor female for the purpose of a sexual encounter.  Manly was arrested without incident and lodged in the Josephine County Jail.  The Grants Pass Police Department reminds parents to be aware of any unusual activity involving their children who are on social media.  These types of cases are being referred to our agency frequently so we encourage parents to know who is interacting with their children.  In this case, our detectives were able to intervene prior to any harm occurring in this case. Anyone with further information about this case, or similar incidents, is asked to call the Grants Pass Police Department at 541-450-6260 (GPPD Case 2022-31788). 

JCSO Case #22-4218 APPLEGATE LAKE, Ore- On 072122, at 2033 hours, Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon-911 received a report of a possible drowning at Applegate Lake. Applegate Fire District #9 personnel and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies and Marine units responded. Deputies learned that a group of teenage males had been jumping into the lake off of the dam. When one jumped and entered the water he did not return to the surface. The others attempted to locate him in the water and contacted 911. Deputies searched the area and suspended the search after a few hours due to darkness.  On 072222 at 0924 hours, deputies found the victim in the lake. The victim is a 16 year-old male from Central Point, Oregon.

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office Over the past several days, law enforcement officers from the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Hillsboro Police Department have witnessed and received complaints about a motorcycle driving recklessly on Hwy 26 westbound during the early morning hours. At times, law enforcement spotted a motorcycle traveling more than 124 mph. Due to the excessive speeds and concerns for the public, law enforcement officers did not initiate a pursuit of the motorcycle when they witnessed it traveling at excessive speeds. This morning, Sheriff's Office deputies, Washington County Sheriff’s Office’s Air Support Unit, and Hillsboro Police Department officers focused their attention on Hwy 26 in an attempt to stop the motorcyclist from continuing to drive recklessly.  At 5:24 a.m., a deputy from the Air Support Unit witnessed a black motorcycle traveling on Hwy 26 westbound, weaving in and out of traffic, lane splitting, and going over 100 mph. The Air S

Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office On July 21, 2022, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) with the assistance of Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) and Oregon State Police Southwest Region Drug Enforcement Section Team (SWRDEST), executed a search warrant in the 5000 block of Lakeshore Drive in Selma regarding an illegal marijuana grow site. During the execution of the warrant, approximately 12,000 marijuana plants were seized and destroyed which were located inside multiple greenhouses on the property. In addition to the growing marijuana plants, approximately 1,000 pounds of processed marijuana was located in an outbuilding. Twelve individuals were detained for officer safety while others fled into the heavily wooded area nearby and were not located.  28-year-old Jhonathan Gutierrez-Salazat was taken into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. At the time of this press release, the inves

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office RIDDLE, Ore.   - A Riddle man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance and murder of 18-year-old Kendra Hanks of Winston. On Thursday, July 21, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., detectives with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office along with investigators from the Douglas County Major Crimes Team contacted 39-year-old Troy Russell Phelps of Riddle at a residence in the 1500-block of Pruner Road in Riddle. Phelps had become a person of interest in the investigation into the disappearance of Hanks. Phelps was taken into custody after speaking with Detectives. A search warrant was also executed at the residence where Phelps was residing. On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Sheriff's Office was notified of a deceased person found in Cow Creek in approximately the 9000-block of Cow Creek Road. Investigators responded to the scene and confirmed the death of an adult female, which is suspected to be Kendra Hanks. T

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.107 - MURDER - FIRST DEGREE 162.315 - RESISTING ARREST 163.225 - KIDNAPPING 2ND DEG             Mugshot from previous arrest  

Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office On July 21, 2022 at approximately 10:25 AM, an Adult In Custody (AIC) at the Josephine County Jail was found to exhibit signs of fentanyl ingestion and potential overdose.  Deputies and medical staff within the jail began immediate treatment at which time a second AIC was found to have symptoms consistent with fentanyl overdose.  Immediate care was also provided to the second AIC and both were transported to an area hospital.  Both AIC’s are in stable condition and are expected to make a full recovery.   It has been determined that drugs were smuggled into the facility by an AIC who shared them with a second AIC.  Criminal charges will be sought for all parties involved with introduction of contraband into the jail and possession of controlled substances.     This incident remains under investigation and additional details are not available.

Washington Co. District Attorney's Office HILLSBORO, Ore.- On July 21, 2022, Senior Judge Gary Williams found Steven Christopher Teets guilty of misdemeanor criminal mischief in the second degree following a bench trial conducted the previous day. Judge Williams then sentenced the defendant to 24 months of probation. Senior Deputy District Attorney Andrew Freeman prosecuted the case.  In the early morning hours of October 31, 2020, a family in Forest Grove was awoken by Mr. Teets setting off the car alarms of the vehicles parked in their driveway. Mr. Teets, who was employed as a Forest Grove Police Officer but off duty at the time, then approached the family at their front door in an aggressive manner. As the family repeatedly told him to leave, Mr. Teets instead yelled, broke items on the porch, and pounded on the locked door. Mr. Teets only left on foot after hearing that the family had called 9-1-1. A few minutes later, a Forest Grove police officer found Mr. Teets a short dist

Jackson County Sheriff's Office JCSO Case 22-4197, MPD Case 22-0012119 WHITE CITY, Ore. – A call for a stolen trailer located in White City led to Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies discovering a van loaded with black-market cannabis. JCSO deputies responded to the 8300 block of Barbur Street in White City this afternoon to recover a trailer stolen out of Medford June 6. When deputies arrived, a Dodge van loaded with what appeared to be marijuana in garbage bags was parked in front of the residence. Deputies attained a search warrant and seized 462 lbs. of processed black-market cannabis. Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) detectives responded to assist. Two suspects were identified, arrested, and lodged in the Jackson County Jail. Samantha Lynn Claudy, 22, of Medford, was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a marijuana item, she also had two active warrants for failure to appear fourth-degree assault and reckless driving. James Harley David, 35, o

  U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon EUGENE, Ore.—A Linn County, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison today after he sold methamphetamine and a firearm to an undercover federal agent while on federal supervised release for a previous conviction. Roger Lee Bishop, 56, a resident of Sweet Home, Oregon, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release. According to court documents, in August 2019, law enforcement learned that Bishop, a convicted felon, was trafficking methamphetamine in Linn County and had access to firearms. On or about September 12, 2019, an undercover federal agent arranged to meet Mr. Bishop and an accomplice at a hotel in Corvallis, Oregon to purchase methamphetamine. Once Mr. Bishop entered the hotel room, he proceeded to sell approximately four ounces of methamphetamine to the agent. Following the drug sale, Bishop offered and sold a handgun to the agent for $150. On October 30, 2019, Bishop and his accomplice wer

Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County Fire crews made great progress overnight with lining the #CheneyCreekFire, seen south of Grants Pass and Wilderville above the Marble Mountain Quarry.  As of this morning, more crews are headed up to continue the containment and mop-up of the fire that is estimated at just under 30 acres.  Please follow ODF Southwest Oregon District for detailed information on fire containment and progress.  The cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire will continue to have visible smoke on the top of the ridge until mop-up is completed (as seen in this picture this morning viewed from Fish Hatchery Road).  Aircraft will also be seen overhead as they use bucket drops to aid in mop-up in the steep terrain.  This is normal activity and is no cause for alarm. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝗢 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. Rural Metro Fire is tied-in with the Incident Command staff managing the fire in case som

Oregon Department of Human Services (Salem) – Nova Millsap, age 13-months, and Artimay Millsap, age 7-weeks, went missing with their father, Charles Millsap and their mother, Kayle Spills from Bend on July 7. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division believes that Nova and Artimay may be at risk and is searching for them to assess their safety. ODHS asks the public to help in the effort to find Nova and Artimay. Anyone who suspects they have information about the location of Nova and Artimay, or their parents should call 911 or local law enforcement.  They are believed to be in the Redmond, Terrebonne or Prineville areas of Oregon. There is also a chance they may travel out of state. They are suspected to be traveling together in a white Honda Accord with Oregon license plate #SBD139. Kayle Spills sometimes goes by the name Kayle Millsap.  Name: Nova Lou Millsap Pronouns: She/her Date of birth: June 17, 2021 Height: 30-inches Weight: 20-pounds Hair: Strawbe

Jackson County Sheriff's Office JCSO Case #22-4188 MEDFORD, Ore. – The United States Marshals Service led Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNVOTF) tracked down and arrested a South Carolina murder suspect on Lincoln Street in Medford yesterday afternoon, putting an end to the man’s six-year run from the law. U.S. Marshals along with Central Point Police Department (CPPD) arrested the fugitive, John Tufton Blauvelt, 33, following a lead provided by a cold case team of investigators at the U.S. Marshal’s headquarters in Arlington, Va. Medford Police  Department (MPD) assisted with the investigation. Blauvelt is being held in the Jackson County Jail pending extradition to South Carolina to face the charges against him. Blauvelt is wanted in connection with the murder of his estranged wife, Catherine “Cati” Blauvelt, who was found stabbed to death in an abandoned home in Simpsonville, S.C., on October 26, 2016. Cati had been reported missing by her family the previous day

ODF Southwest Oregon District Due to the remote location, we’re sending both of our Type 2 helicopters and our Type 3 Helitack crew. Numerous engines and additional resources are also en route. It’s estimated to be three-quarters of an acre.  We’ll update this post when we have additional information.  #swofire2022 #fireseason2022

Springfield Police Department On 07/19/22 at 1321 hours, Officers responded to a burglary at a residence on Summit Blvd. The victim reported the suspect had just left the residence and the house was ransacked. Several Officers responded to the area and conducted a search for the suspect, but no one was located initially. Eventually a neighboring resident flagged down an Officer and advised they heard about the burglary and their security camera captured images of the suspect. The video and photos were shared with responding Officers along with a detailed vehicle and suspect description. While responding to a separate call on 40th St., Animal Control Officer Brian Austin (also a Reserve Police Officer) observed the suspect vehicle at the same residence as the ongoing call. Officer Austin then observed the suspect wearing the same clothing from the security footage. Officers were dispatched to the area and the burglary suspect departed in the involved vehicle. Arriving Officers located t

Jackson County Sheriff's Office JCSO Case 22-0837 GOLD HILL, Ore. – The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) joint inter-agency task force alongside Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Patrol deputies and Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) detectives, served a search warrant this morning at a residence on the 9900 block of Old Stage Road in Gold Hill. Investigators from JCSO, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Jackson County District Attorney’s office, and the Southern Oregon High Tech Crimes Task Force (SOHTCTF) served the warrant this morning after discovering numerous images of child exploitation were uploaded from the residence. Detectives are interviewing possible witnesses and involved parties, and investigations are ongoing. During the warrant, investigators seized digital devices which will be forensically examined by the SOHTCTF for further evidence of child exploitation. A tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) st

Eugene Springfield Fire Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a reported RV fire at 2580 Haig St in West Eugene.  Crews arrived to find a fully involved RV fire that had spread to two homes and near by trees.  Firefighters were able to stop the fire’s spread shortly after arriving.  High temps and and wind fueled the fire spread. There were no reported injuries and the cause is under investigation.  

Jackson County Sheriff's Office JCSO Case 22-4156 RURAL JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) peacefully resolved a potentially volatile situation yesterday afternoon. JCSO Patrol deputies responded to a domestic violence assault call on the 14000 block of Upper Applegate Road outside of Jacksonville. When JCSO deputies contacted the reportedly armed suspect, he slammed the door and barricaded himself inside his residence. The victim was able to safely exit the residence. CNT was activated and made phone contact with the suspect at approximately 2:18 p.m. After establishing an open dialogue, the crisis negotiators convinced the suspect to leave the residence unarmed with his hands up and surrender peacefully to the awaiting deputies. JCSO established the Crisis Negotiation Team to provide skilled verbal communicators who may be utilized to attempt to de-escalate, and effect surrender in critical situations where suspects have take

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office ROSEBURG, Ore . - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office continues the investigation into the missing person case of Kendra Hanks and requests the public's assistance with information. Hanks was reported missing on July 8, 2022, by her family after she didn't arrive home from her place of employment. Hanks was last seen walking past B&D Meats on Highway 42 near Grange Road at approximately 4:00 pm. Since her disappearance, the Sheriff's Office has been tirelessly searching for information. Early on, the Sheriff's Office enlisted the assistance of the Douglas County Search and Rescue, the FBI, and the Douglas County Major Crimes Team, which consists of investigators from the Sheriff's Office, Roseburg Police Department and Oregon State Police and in consultation with the Douglas County District Attorney's Office. Those who live in the area or were traveling through on July 7th are urged to call (541) 440-4471 with any informa