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Linn County Sheriff's Office Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports that on August 8, 2022, John Anthony DiMolfetto, 39, of Gates, was sentenced to 1,027 months in prison related to an online child exploitation investigation which was reported to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office in April of 2020.  The investigation revealed John DiMolfetto created dozens of personas and used numerous social media and texting accounts to manipulate, deceive, and exploit children as young as 7-years-old over a span of nearly a decade.  Investigators believe John DiMolfetto either exploited or attempted to exploit over 300 children across the United States in the six months prior to his arrest.  Some of the child victims were known by John DiMolfetto and others were children he met on the internet.  John DiMolfetto was arrested on May 13, 2020, after detectives of the Linn County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at his residence in Gates, Linn County, Oregon.      John DiMolfetto was foun

DCSO JAILVIEWER 813.010A - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS DUII 162.315 - RESISTING ARREST 161.405 - ATT TO COMMIT A CLASS C FELONY 161.405 - ATT TO COMMIT A CLASS C FELONY 161.405 - ATT TO COMMIT A CLASS C FELONY 166.070 - AGGRAVATED HARASSMENT 166.025 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT 2ND DEG

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office On 08-07-2022 at about 10:40AM, Deschutes County Dispatch received a 911 call regarding an injured motorcycle rider.  The rider had reportedly crashed his motorcycle, which resulted in the rider's leg being broken.  Dispatch provided the coordinates for the injured rider's location to a Deschutes County Special Services Deputy, who paged out Search and Rescue Volunteers to respond to the rescue.  Thirteen volunteers along with two deputies responded to the location.  The first responder on scene was a Seasonal Deputy, who was working OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) enforcement.  That deputy stayed with the rider and guided in SAR volunteers to the rider's location when they arrived with the second deputy.   The rider's physical condition was evaluated and the rider was placed into a wheeled litter and carried out nearby Search and Rescue vehicles.  The rider was transferred into a vehicle and provided with transport out to the FS 2510 Road O

DCSO JAILVIEWER 166.250 - UNLAWFUL POSSESSION/ CONCEALMENT OF FIREARMS 162.195 - FAIL TO APPEAR 2ND DEG 162.195 - FAIL TO APPEAR 2ND DEG 162.195 - FAIL TO APPEAR 2ND DEG 133.076 - FAIL TO APPEAR ON CRIMINAL CITATION

Eugene Springfield Fire Springfield, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire crews are battling a large fire involving multiple buildings at the intersection of Harbor Dr and Inland Way near Dorris Ranch Sunday afternoon.  Firefighters were hampered by a lack of hydrants in the area and utilized water tenders to bring water in to the scene.  At this time there are no reported injuries and the cause is under investigation.  Lane County Fire Defense Boad provided mutual aid water tenders from several area fire departments.  LCSO and OSP provided traffic control.  The public is asked to avoid the area of South 2nd Street in the area of Dorris Ranch.  The fire’s progress has been stopped, but crews will remain in the area for the rest of the afternoon.   

DCSO JAILVIEWER 165.570 - IMPROPER USE OF 911  X 22 COUNTS

U.S. Forest Service - Umpqua National Forest Scooper planes may be operating out of Diamond Lake to support the Windigo and Potter Fires as needed for fire operations. Boaters and recreationists should be aware of the potential for the planes to be operating out of the lake starting today.  Prior to scooping, the pilots make an assessment of any watercraft on the lake. They will stand down the operation if it's not safe to proceed.  When scooping water out of Diamond Lake, the pilots generally track on a straight flight path up the middle of the lake; however, prevailing winds may require adjustments to the flight path. Once the planes start scooping, we ask for the public’s cooperation in staying out of the flight path being utilized by the planes.  Turn-around times vary depending on how far the fire area that needs the scooper drops is from the lake. As an example, on the Willamette National Forest, where the planes have been utilizing the Hills Creek Reservoir, the turn-around

Portland Police Bureau Interstate 84 is closed at Northeast 68th Avenue for the investigation of a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. On Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 1:05a.m., East Precinct officers responded to a report of a crash on eastbound I-84 just east of the exit for Northeast 82nd Avenue. Officers located a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian was deceased. The driver of the car remained at the scene. The Portland Police Major Crash Team is on scene investigating. During the investigation, eastbound I-84 is closed at the Northeast 68th Avenue exit. Westbound traffic is not affected. If anyone has information about the incident, please contact  crimetips@portlandoregon.gov , attention Traffic Investigations Unit, and reference case number 22-211464, or call (503)823-2103.

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.215 - BURGLARY 2ND DEG 164.255 - CRIMINAL TRESPASS 1ST 164.045 - THEFT 2ND DEG  164.272 - UNLAWFUL ENTRY INTO MOTOR VEHICLE

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.354 - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2ND DEG 164.335 - RECKLESS BURNING 164.045 - THEFT 2ND DEG 164.272 - UNLAWFUL ENTRY INTO MOTOR VEHICLE

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.175 - ASSAULT 2ND DEG

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.255 - CRIMINAL TRESPASS 1ST DEG 161.405 - ATT TO COMMIT A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR 161.405 - ATT TO COMMIT A CLASS B MISDEMEANOR

U.S. Forest Service -Willamette National Forest Westfir, OR 5:45 pm - Only one new fire was reported on the Willamette National Forest today.  An abandoned campfire was found in the McKenzie River Ranger District and extinguished by an engine on patrol. The human-caused start is a reminder that fire restrictions are in place on the forest as of today. • All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other fires will be prohibited, except in designated campgrounds. • Portable cooking stoves, lanterns and heaters using liquefied or bottled fuel are still allowed if they can be switched on and off. • Motorized vehicles may operate only on designated trails and roads, including within the Huckleberry Flats and Santiam Pass OHV areas. Of the two small fires in the Three Sisters Wilderness area, one (#204) was declared out today and the smokejumpers staffing it began hiking out.  The second fire, the Le Conte Fire, has been fully lined but jumpers will remain there to patro

Roseburg Police Officers have two new crime-fighting allies that just might save someone’s life: a pair of tactical robots. The Roseburg Police Department bought two Transcend Robotics Vantage robots in May with $39,995 in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. Equipped with cameras, the Vantage and Mini-Vantage are operated remotely and can be sent into dangerous buildings and other areas ahead of officers to search for suspects and possible weapons -- reducing risks to officers’ lives. “Any time I can put a robot in, instead of a body – big win,” Roseburg Police Chief Gary Klopfenstein told the Roseburg City Council in May. Roseburg Police bought the robots for the emergency response team, essentially the City’s SWAT team. The team trains monthly and Sgt. Daniel Allen, who is the emergency response team’s commander, trains just as often with the tactical robots. In late May, he trained with the robots at City Hall after business hours. After Chief Klopfenstein, Captain Jeremy San

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office UPDATE 08/05/22 The victim in this case has been identified as 49 year old Justin Wayne Gardner of Creswell.  This morning at approximately 1:05am, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a call that someone had been stabbed at a residence in the 84000blk of Cloverdale Rd.  The caller advised that her ex-husband had stabbed her boyfriend before departing the location on foot.  Deputies quickly arrived on scene and attempted life-saving measures including CPR.  Medics arrived and also attempted to revive him, but the victim did not survive.  The victim’s identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification. An extensive area search was conducted however the suspect was not immediately located.  He was identified as 42 year old Brandon Travis Lamb.  Later in the morning detectives from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, and Springfield Police Department tracked Lamb to an apartment complex near 1 st  St. and F St. in Springfield.

US Forest Service -Willamette National Forest Service A multi-forest closure order is now in place to protect firefighter and public safety during suppression efforts associated with the Windigo and Potter Fires. This closure includes portions of the Willamette, Umpqua National Forest, U.S. Service-Deschutes National Forest, and Fremont-Winema National Forest. On the Willamette National Forest, recreation closures include:  • Pacific Crest Trail from OR Highway 138 (south end; PCT mile 1848) to OR Highway 58 (north end; PCT mile 1908). • The east half of Diamond Peak Wilderness (only the Deschutes portion of Diamond Peak; the Willamette portion remains open). • Timpanogas area.  The Timpanogas area includes: • Timpanogas Lake Campground • Timpanogas Shelter • Multiple trails, including: • June Lake Trail #3639 • Sawtooth Trail #3634 • Indigo Lake Trail #3649 • Indigo Extension Trail #4238 • Windy Pass Trail #3643 • Start O Willamette Trail #3642 • Timpanogas Lake Trail #3638 More detai

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.—On Wednesday, August 3, Gresham Police responded to a report of a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist deceased in an alley behind 2208 SE 182nd Avenue, which was discovered by a security guard. Officers responded to the location and confirmed that the victim was deceased at the scene. Members of the Vehicular Crimes Team (VCT) and the Major Crimes Team (MCT) along with crime scene investigators responded to take over the investigation. A review of surveillance video from the area helped investigators develop information on a suspect vehicle, which lead them to a suspect. Detectives and tactical team members served a search warrant at the suspect’s house and arrested 52-year-old Donald Troy Bighaus and located the vehicle used in the hit-and-run which was seized as evidence. As a result of the investigation, Mr. Bighaus was arrested for Murder in the Second Degree and felony Hit-and-Run, and he was transported to the Multnomah County Detention Cente

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.—On Monday, July 18, at around 8:00pm, Gresham Police responded to a report of a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian with serious injuries. Responding officers located the victim, 62-year-old Rennette Harris of Portland, lying in the street, and she was taken to a trauma hospital for treatment.   Detectives and crime scene investigators were called to the scene and after interviewing witnesses and viewing area surveillance video, they identified a suspect vehicle which was located unoccupied a short distance away that night. Investigators were able to develop suspect information based on interviews and evidence and on August 1, the East Metro SWAT team served a search warrant a short distance away from where the incident occurred and arrested 57-year-old Kelvin Millage, of Gresham. Today, a Multnomah County Grand Jury indicted Mr. Millage on charges of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree, and felony Hit-and-Run. The v

Jackson County Sheriff's Office IMET Case 22-12966 ROGUE RIVER, Ore. – Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) detectives along with Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies served a search warrant on a marijuana grow site on the 10500 block of West Evans Creek Road in Rogue River early yesterday morning. The property contained approximately 438 illegal cannabis plants, as well as approximately 1000 lbs. of processed black-market marijuana, and two firearms. Investigators also discovered five lbs. of processed psilocybin mushrooms on the property. The illegal cannabis was seized and destroyed on site. On scene, four subjects were detained, interviewed, and released. Detectives identified the primary suspects and charges are pending by the Jackson County District Attorney’s office.  This case was the result of a month-long investigation of an illegal/black market marijuana growing operation. This location generated multiple complaints from residents. There was no licensing

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office IDLEYLD PARK, Ore.  - A single vehicle crash on Rock Creek Road in Idleyld Park resulted in the death of a Roseburg man Thursday evening. On Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 4:30 pm, 911 dispatchers received a report of a single vehicle crash in the 6000-block of Rock Creek Road. The Sheriff's Office responded to the scene along with Glide Fire Department, Umpqua Valley Ambulance and a law enforcement officer from the United States Forest Service. Deputies determined 81-year-old Leonard Lemings of Roseburg had been traveling south on Rock Creek Road in his 1999 Subaru Legacy when the vehicle struck the end of a bridge and rolled. Lemings was not wearing his safety belt and was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office responded and is investigating the death. Next of kin has been notified. Anyone who witnessed Lemings driving immediately prior the crash is asked to contact the She

Coos County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit I got called to assist the North Bend Police Department - Oregon today after a reported Burglary in progress to the Lucky Starr Restaurant located at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 101 and Newmark Avenue. I (Cena💝) assisted NBPD and members from the Coos Bay Police Department with clearing the main floor, kitchen, and storage areas of the restaurant. During this time Officers heard noise coming from above us in the fryer vent. The suspect was subsequently located inside the fryer vent ductwork and had to be removed from the roof of the restaurant.  I even got allowed to be on the roof with my teammates in the event the suspect wanted to take off on foot after he was removed from the duct work.  This guy was pretty ”slippery” but thanks to an awesome job by the North Bend Police, Coos Bay Police, Coquille Tribal Police, and Oregon State Police he is now in custody! Big thanks to North Bend Professional Firefighters and North Coos 911 Center for as

Oregon Department of Human Services (Salem) – Oakley Miller, age 3-months, went missing with his mother McKinzie Simonis from La Grande, Oregon on Aug. 3. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division believes that Oakley may be at risk and is searching for him to assess his safety. They are believed to be in the La Grande area and may be staying in a hotel in the area. McKinzie Simonis and Oakley may also be with Oakley’s father, Remington Miller.  ODHS asks the public to help in the effort to find Oakely. Anyone who suspects they have information about the location of Oakley or McKinzie Simonis should call 911, local law enforcement or the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline at  1-855-503-SAFE (7233) .  Name: Oakley Miller Pronouns: He/him Date of birth: April 25, 2022 Hair: Blonde  Eye color: Blue Other identifying information: Oakley is a young infant who is likely with his mother, McKinzie Simonis. Union County Sheriff’s Office Case #SO220612 National Center for Mi

DCSO JAILVIEWER 137.545 - PROBATION VIOLATION FEL

Oregon State Police On Thursday August 4, 2022, at about 5:30 AM, Oregon State Police (OSP) Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on US 101 near milepost 358.    Preliminary investigation revealed that a Mazda CX9, operated by Benjamin Broderick, age 60, from Harbor, was northbound and crashed into an adult female pedestrian walking in the travel lane.  The pedestrian was wearing dark colored clothing at the time.  The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital where she later died from her injuries.   The name of the pedestrian is being withheld pending next of kin notification to family.  Broderick was uninjured and cooperated with investigators at the scene.  OSP was assisted by ODOT, Harbor Fire Department and Cal Ore Life Flight.

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office This morning at approximately 1:05am, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a call that someone had been stabbed at a residence in the 84000blk of Cloverdale Rd.  The caller advised that her ex-husband had stabbed her boyfriend before departing the location on foot.  Deputies quickly arrived on scene and attempted life-saving measures including CPR.  Medics arrived and also attempted to revive him, but the victim did not survive.  The victim’s identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification. An extensive area search was conducted however the suspect was not immediately located.  He was identified as 42 year old Brandon Travis Lamb.  Later in the morning detectives from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, and Springfield Police Department tracked Lamb to an apartment complex near 1 st  St. and F St. in Springfield.  He was found in a vehicle in the parking lot and taken into custody without incident.  Lamb will be lodged a

DCSO JAILVIEWER 162.145 - ESCAPE 3RD DEG 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE 811.540.3.B - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - FOOT 475.850 - UD OF HEROIN 137.545 - PROBATION VIOLATION FEL

Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office On August 4, 2022 the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) with the assistance of Josephine County Code Enforcement executed a search warrant in the 5000 block of Reeves Creek, Selma regarding an illegal marijuana grow site. During the execution of the warrant, 145 growing marijuana plants and approximately 200 pounds of processed marijuana was seized and destroyed. In addition to the marijuana plants and processed marijuana, multiple firearms were seized. Although the size of this grow operation was not large in comparison to others we have seen this year, it was well beyond the legal limit of 4 plants allowed per Oregon State Law. JMET always leaves 4 legal marijuana plants when we dismantle each grow operation. The property also had multiple electrical and solid waste code violations. These violations could result in the civil forfeiture of the property.  Patrick Timothy Cross was taken into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail fo