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Successful Initial Attack: A Dispatcher's Perspective

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U.S. Forest Service - Umpqua National Forest Our dispatchers are unsung heroes.  They do an amazing job supporting our firefighters on the ground, whether it's mobilizing aerial and ground resources, helping them locate a fire, providing logistical support, or tracking and prioritizing all fire starts and other non-fire incidents in a very busy and demanding environment.  They provide additional support through the mobilization of Incident Management Teams when initial attack (IA) fires grow into larger fires. Less than 2% of all wildfires grow to become large and approximately 98% are extinguished during IA. During the last lightning event, the U.S. Forest Service - Umpqua National Forest successfully suppressed 29 wildland fire starts in six days, with only one fire growing beyond the initial attack phase (Windigo). That's impressive!  Our dispatchers are highly committed to their jobs, often working long hours away from their families during fire season to give the firefight

SHERIFF'S OFFICE SEEKS INFORMATION RELATED TO SHOOTING

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Benton Co. Sheriff's Office CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is seeking information related to an investigation regarding a shooting they responded to on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at approximately 1:20 a.m. Corvallis Regional Communication Center received a 9-1-1 call made by a 44-year-old male resident who said he was bleeding from his shoulder, possibly from a gunshot, but he wasn’t sure what happened because no windows were broken in his residence. The Corvallis Fire Department responded to the 2100 block of NE Merloy Ave, Corvallis, and learned the male had a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and transported him to a local hospital. A preliminary investigation by Benton County Sheriff’s Office Detectives revealed the victim was standing in his studio apartment when a bullet penetrated an exterior wall and lodged in his left shoulder. A search was conducted in the surrounding area, but a suspect was not located. Benton County Sheriff’s Office personnel

KASEY HARVEY MASSENGILL

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM 162.295 - TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE 811.540.3.B - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - FOOT 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING 162.247 - INTERFERE WITH A POLICE OFFICER 475.890 - UD OF METHAMPHETAMINE 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM 162.295 - TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE

GARY WARREN SILVA

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.433 - ONLINE SEXUAL CORRUPTION OF CHILD 1ST DEG 167.057 - LURING A MINOR 163.432 - ONLINE SEXUAL CORRUPTION OF CHILD 2ND DEG

OSP FISH AND WILDLIFE SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR KILLING A WOLF -- BAKER COUNTY

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Oregon State Police The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for shooting and killing a wolf in the Pine Creek Wildlife Management Unit.  On  August 5, 2022, Fish and Wildlife Troopers received information from ODFW that a collared wolf, OR112, may be deceased at a location just off of Forest Service RD 66, between Twin Lakes and Fish Lake. This location is approximately 7 miles north of Halfway, OR.  Fish & Wildlife Troopers and ODFW personnel responded to the area and located a deceased wolf over the embankment of the 66 RD.  The wolf had injuries consistent with having been shot by a firearm.  The wolf, known as OR112 was a two year old gray-collared female that was part of the Keating Pack.  Troopers believe the wolf was shot and killed on the morning of August 4, 2022. The Oregon Wildlife Coalition and conservation partners are offering to pay an $11,500 reward that leads OSP F&W Troopers

FATAL CRASH HIGHWAY 138W -- DOUGLAS COUNTY

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Oregon State Police On Monday August 8, 2022, at about 2:30 PM, Oregon State Police (OSP) Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 138W near milepost 17A. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Honda Civic operated by, a female juvenile, age 17, from Oakland, was eastbound and failed to negotiate a curve.  The Honda Civic left the roadway and crashed into a tree.  The female juvenile operator was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency personnel.  OSP was assisted by Sutherlin Police Department, Kellogg Fire Department, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Medical Examiner and ODOT. 

ROBERT DALE REED

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.427 - SEX ABUSE 1ST DEG 163.411 - SEXUAL PENETRATION WITH A FOREIGN OBJECT 1ST DEG 163.427 - SEX ABUSE 1ST DEG

Missing child alert -- Davin Moore is missing and is believed to be in danger

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Oregon Department of Human Services (Salem) – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, asks the public to help find Davin Moore, age 14, a child in foster care who went missing from Hermiston, Oregon on Aug. 5. He is believed to be in danger. ODHS asks the public for help in the effort to find Davin and to contact 911 or local law enforcement if they believe they see him. Davin is suspected to be in the Oregon cities of Pendleton, La Grande or Richland.  Name: Davin Moore Pronouns: He/him Date of birth: April 22, 2008 Height: 5-foot-6 Weight: 229 pound Hair: Brown Eye color: Brown  Hermiston Police Department Case #22-1712 Pendleton Police Department Case #22-2082 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children # 1457596 Sometimes when a child is missing they may be in significant danger and ODHS may need to locate them to assess and support their safety. As ODHS works to do everything it can to find these missing children and assess their safety, medi

Man found deceased in Willamette River

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Eugene Police Department   On August 7 at 10:22 a.m., a person called Central Lane 911 after a white male, age 43, was observed deceased in the Willamette River in shallow water. The location was just east of River House, 301 N. Adams Street. Eugene Police officers responded as well as a Lane County Sheriff’s Office deputy. There were no significant observable injuries and the death does not appear to be criminal in nature. LCSO helped recover the body and the Lane County Medical Examiner responded to the scene.  The medical examiner has retained jurisdiction of the case and will continue the investigation. The person has been identified by the Medical Examiner, but next of kin has not been located locally. Because of that, the man’s name will not be released at this time.  Case 22-11876

JOSE A CEJA EQUIHUA

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.375 - RAPE 1ST DEG 163.405 - SODOMY 1ST DEG 163.415 - SEX ABUSE 3RD DEG 163.435 - CONTRIBUTING SEXUAL DELINQUENCY MINOR

MIDNIGHT SHOOTING INCIDENT LEAVES TWO WOUNDED AND ONE TEEN ARRESTED

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Salem Police Department Salem, Ore.  — Salem Police detectives have arrested a 17-year-old, male juvenile in a shooting incident which occurred today in the 3300 block of D Street NE. Just after 12:00 a.m., August 8, 2022, patrol officers responded to the report of a shooting at an apartment complex. Arriving officers located a 24-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl with gunshot wounds. The two victims were treated by paramedics at the scene, and subsequently transported to Salem Health with non-life-threatening injuries. Witnesses provided suspect descriptions of two teens involved in the incident which helped officers who scoured the area in search. Officers located two male juveniles who matched the descriptions given nearby. Salem Police detectives investigating the case arrested one of the juveniles detained who was then lodged at the  Marion County Juvenile Detention Center  on the following charges: Attempted murder, two counts Assault, two counts Unlawful use of a weapon The

JOSE ANGEL ANZO, JR CONVICTED IN CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CASE

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Washington Co. District Attorney's Office HILLSBORO, Ore.- On August 5, 2022, a Washington County jury found Jose Angel Anzo, Jr., age 38, guilty of first-degree sexual abuse and first-degree attempted rape. Judge Erik Buchér then sentenced him to 75 months in prison. Deputy District Attorneys Rayney Meisel and Matt Wise prosecuted the case. The abuse began in Tigard, Oregon in 2017 and continued through 2020 while the family was living in Vancouver, Washington. The abuse was reported to authorities in both states. The victim was seen by experts at a children's center where she provided details of the abuse. The Washington County District Attorney’s Office wishes to commend the victim and her mother for reporting this abuse. This office also thanks the Tigard Police Department and Vancouver Police Department for their work on this case.  The State has reasons to believe there could be additional victims related to this defendant. Anyone with information is urged to contact thei

OSP FISH & WILDLIFE SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING THE PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR KILLING AN ANTELOPE- BAKER COUNTY

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Oregon State Police On August 5, 2022, OSP Fish & Wildlife Troopers received information from a citizen who found an antelope carcass on BLM property between Mother Lode Road and Skinner Lane in Keating, OR. OSP Fish & Wildlife Troopers responded to the scene and found the butchered carcass of an antelope with the head removed. Troopers determined the antelope was likely killed sometime during the first week of August.  In addition to the unlawful take, Troopers also determined meat was left to waste.  The first controlled antelope season in this area, the 462 Pine Cr-Keating hunt is August 13-21, 2022.  The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for public assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for killing the antelope in the Keating Wildlife Management Unit. Anyone with information about this case is urged to call the Oregon State Police via the Tip-line at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email  TIP@osp.oregon.gov   Please, reference case numb

AARON FRANK CADGER

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 162.315 - RESISTING ARREST 164.415 - ROBBERY 1ST DEG 164.415 - ROBBERY 1ST DEG 164.225 - BURGLARY 1ST DEG 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM 163.190 - MENACING 163.190 - MENACING 164.045 - THEFT 2ND DEG 166.190 - POINTING A FIREARM AT ANOTHER 166.190 - POINTING A FIREARM AT ANOTHER 164.245 - CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2ND DEG 133.070 - FAILURE TO APPEAR ORD VIOLATION - 1

LINN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE INVESTIGATES CHILD EXPLOITATION CASE THAT LEADS TO 35 YEAR SENTENCE

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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

SHAWN DEL PRUITT

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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 COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SEARCH AND RESCUE ASSIST INJURED MOTORCYCLE RIDER SOUTH OF PINE MOUNTAIN

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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

SUMMER ANGEL TRACEY

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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

CREWS BATTLING LARGE FIRE SOUTH OF SPRINGFIELD

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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.   

JOSHUA DEAN DEMING

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 165.570 - IMPROPER USE OF 911  X 22 COUNTS

Scooper planes may be operating out of Diamond Lake to support the Windigo and Potter Fires

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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