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NAME RELEASED AND TIMELINE OF EVENTS-OREGON STATE POLICE ALERTING THE PUBLIC OF AN ARMED AND DANGEROUS SUSPECT LAST SEEN IN SE OREGON

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Oregon State Police The suspect in a multi-state crime spree has been identified as Jamie Lee Cochran (42). He has spent time in West Virginia and Utah but is currently transient. After consultation with partner agencies the following is believed to be the timeline of events: On Sunday, September 11, 2022, Mr. Cochran is believed to have burglarized a daycare in Salt Lake City, UT, where he stole a van that was driven through the fence of the daycare. The stolen van was later located in Elko, NV. On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, Mr. Cochran is then believed to have stolen a quad that was driven to a residence where a home invasion robbery was committed. An orange 2001 Dodge Dakota pickup was stolen during the home invasion robbery from the residence in Elko, NV. On the morning of Wednesday, September 14, 2022, deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (NV) attempted to stop the 2001 orange Dodge Dakota pickup. The vehicle began attempting to elude the deputies while deputies pu

MARIJUANA SEARCH WARRANT 09/15/22

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Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office On September 15, 2022, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) and Josephine County Code Enforcement executed a search warrant in the 100 block of Kubli Road in Josephine County regarding an illegal marijuana grow site. During the execution of the warrant more than 3,800 growing marijuana plants and approximately 1,000 pounds of processed marijuana was seized and destroyed.  The property also had multiple electrical, water and solid waste code violations. These violations could result in the civil forfeiture of the property.  On this same day JMET learned that Alex James Giebler, who was suspected of running the illegal marijuana grow operation, was traveling to the Medford Airport on a commercial flight. Giebler was contacted at that location by members of JMET, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and a K9 Detective from Medford Police Department (MPD). Alex James Giebler was taken into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for U

PUBLIC SAFETY MISSION RESULTS IN DOZENS OF TRAFFIC STOPS, PUBLIC'S HELP SOUGHT IN CRASH INVOLVING DEPUTY

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Multnomah Co. Sheriff's Office The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) continues its efforts to reduce gun and traffic violence in East Multnomah County. On the evening of September 11, deputies teamed-up with Gresham Police Department officers to perform a public safety mission, which yielded 45 traffic stops, 5 arrests and 1 firearm seizure. This mission was a part of MCSO’s Enhanced Public Safety Initiative (EPSI). Launched in April 2022, EPSI is a data-driven violence reduction strategy focusing on reckless driving, speeding, impairment, gun violence and violent crime, particularly in communities and high crash corridors east of 162nd Avenue. Since these efforts began, the missions have resulted in 276 traffic stops, 61 arrests, 9 recovered stolen vehicles and two recovered firearms, and deputies are credited with saving a person’s life by reversing a drug overdose. During this weekend’s mission, a deputy spotted a black sedan driving at a high-rate of speed and swerving t

𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘, 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗚𝗢

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Douglas Forest Protection Association Public Use Restrictions are in place for the lands protected by Douglas Forest Protective Association and all forestland within one-eighth mile thereof. What does this mean to hunters? Open fires are prohibited, including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires EXCEPT at designated sites.  PORTABLE COOKING STOVES using LIQUIFIED or BOTTLED fuels are allowed. The use of portable appliances such as camp stoves and fire pits using liquified or bottled fuels are allowed in clear areas free of flammable vegetation.  The following is required where open fires and appliances are allowed: 1 shovel and 1 gallon of water or one- 2.5 lbs. fire extinguisher.  Motor Vehicles including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, are only allowed on improved roads free of flammable vegetation, except for the cultivation and harvest of agricultural crops. In addition, each passenger vehicle traveling on forestlands, except on state highways, county ro

OREGON STATE POLICE NORTHWEST REGION MARIJUANA TEAM SERVES SEARCH WARRANT, RECOVERS STOLEN PROPERTY, AND RESCUES LIVESTOCK

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Oregon State Police On September 13, 2022, the Oregon State Police, Drug Enforcement Section, Northwest Region Marijuana Team (OSP NWR MJ) served search warrants on South Criteser Road, south of Oregon City, OR.  Investigators with NWR MJ began the investigation after discovering 22 greenhouses not registered to grow hemp or licensed to grow marijuana. During the search warrant operation, investigators found nine horses and four cattle that were malnourished and in need of veterinary care. The Oregon Humane Society and Sound Equine Options, an Oregon based non-profit equine rescue organization, responded to help with documenting animal evidence and to take possession of the horses and cattle. Also discovered were 2987 marijuana plants, approximately 3000 pounds of bulk marijuana and four firearms.  NWRMJ recovered stolen property including two tractors, a track hoe, a travel trailer, a heavy-haul trailer, a pickup truck and an SUV.  NWR MJ seized a Lamborghini sports car as a suspected

DESCHUTES COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SEARCHING FOR MISSING BEND AREA MAN

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Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Bend area man last seen on September 10 th  around 10:00 am. John McPheeters, 64, was reported missing this morning. He was last known to be living off the east side of Hwy 97 near mile post 132, just north of Bend. McPheeters is known to frequent the area of Robal Lane and Hwy 97.   McPheeters is described as a white male, 5’ 8”, weighing approximately 130 pounds, with medium length brown hair and a gray beard. McPheeters last known clothing description is a tie dye t-shirt, blue jeans, brown boots and an unknown color jacket. McPheeters also routinely carries a blue duffle bag.   A recent photo of McPheeters is attached to this press release.    Anyone with information or that may have seen McPheeters is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911. 

URIAH JAMES CARLETON

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.125 - MANSLAUGHTER 2ND DEG 163.125 - MANSLAUGHTER 2ND DEG 163.125 - MANSLAUGHTER 2ND DEG 137.545 - PROBATION VIOLATION FEL 813.010A - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS DUII

DFPA Media Release

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Douglas Forest Protection Association JOINT NEWS RELEASE: Effective Friday, September 16, 2022, at 12:01 am, Public Restriction Levels will change to MODERATE for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District. The Roseburg District BLM (BLM) is included in the fire season declaration, which imposes certain fire restrictions on the public and industrial operators to help prevent wildfires and have specific Fire Prevention Orders or other public use restrictions on the BLM administered lands.     For further information on the BLM managed lands, please visit: https://www.blm.gov/orwafire.     IFPL (Industrial Fire Precaution Level) levels within the Douglas District will also change to IFPL LEVEL 2, in regulated use area (s) DG-1, DG-2, UA-1, UA-2 and all forestland within one-eighth mile thereof.     What does this change mean to the public?    Non-industrial power saw usage, cutting, grinding, or welding of metal, cutting, trimming, or mowin

Prescribed Burn Information From DFPA

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Douglas Forest Protection Association A prescribed pasture burn has been scheduled for today, Thursday, September 15, 2022 & Friday, September 16, 2022.  Periodic smoke may be visible near Sunshine Road, Highway 138 / Diamond Blvd North Bank Road, Page Road and Interstate 5 in Roseburg, OR from 11 am - 5 pm each day.

JEREMY JASON CHILCOTT

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 999.001 - FAILURE TO REPORT AS SEX OFFENDER - 1

OREGON STATE POLICE ALERTING THE PUBLIC OF AN ARMED AND DANGEROUS SUSPECT LAST SEEN IN SE OREGON

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Oregon State Police On September 14, 2022 at approximately 10:19 AM, the Oregon State Police were advised Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was in pursuit of an armed and dangerous suspect that had committed multiple violent felonies from Salt Lake City, Utah to Elko, Nevada.  The vehicle entered Oregon on Hwy 140 and was last seen northbound from Plush, OR.  The vehicle and suspect have not been located. The vehicle is described as burnt orange/silver 2001 Dodge Dakota 4-door. The plate is Nevada-436 NTR. The suspect is described as a white male adult, approximately 6 feet tall with a thin build, and beard. His clothing has been described as black jacket, brown pants with a baseball cap. The pants were also described as tan camouflage.  The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous, having committed prior home invasions and car-jackings. He should not be approached and if seen call 911 or  contact the Oregon State Police  Dispatch Center at  800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677) from your

ARMED SUBJECT SHOOTS ARROWS AT PEOPLE AND PROPERTY IN MOBILE-HOME PARK

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Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On 09/13/22 at approximately 11:28pm, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a disorderly person armed with a bow and arrows at a mobile home park in the 82000blk of Davisson Rd. south of Creswell.  The caller further stated that the male had put on an army helmet at one point.  The Sheriff’s Office received additional calls from other residents stating that the male was on the roof of a residence, shooting arrows at people.  One caller reported that the male yelled that he was going to shoot the property manager. The involved male was identified as 29 year old Jose Deleon.    Deputies arrived on scene and observed Deleon on the roof, now appearing to be unarmed.  He refused to communicate with deputies.  At one point, he jumped down onto the ground and ran from deputies.  He ran for several hundred feet before jumping into a blackberry thicket and eventually giving up.  Deleon was taken into custody at which time deputies discovered that he h

MARIJUANA SEARCH WARRANT

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Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office On September 13, 2022, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) executed a search warrant in the 6000 block of Lower Grave Creek Road in Wolf Creek regarding an illegal marijuana grow site.  The search warrant was executed with the assistance of Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) and Josephine County Code Enforcement. During the execution of the warrant more than 9,000 growing marijuana plants and approximately 1,000 pounds of processed marijuana was seized and destroyed. Multiple firearms and other marijuana items were also seized.  The property also had multiple electrical, water and solid waste code violations. These violations could result in the civil forfeiture of the property.  David Norman Miller was taken into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, Unlawful Delivery of Marijuana and Unlawful Appropriation of Water.

Pickup Collided with ODOT Truck on I-5

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Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County 9/12/22, 22:03 hrs. (NORTH GRANTS PASS) -- An Oregon Department of Transportation crew working on Interstate 5 Northbound at milepost 59 narrowly escaped injury last night, after a crash that was initially reported to 911 by nearby residents as an "explosion".  Rescue teams from Rural Metro Fire, Grants Pass Fire Rescue and AMR-Josephine County converged on the scene to find the driver of a mangled pickup truck, that had rear-ended the ODOT truck, requiring extrication.  Once removed, the driver was transported to the hospital with what appeared to be non life-threatening injuries.  Oregon State Police is investigating the cause of the crash.  This crash highlights a stark reality of the hazards faced by all crews working on the roadside, and what can lead to a worst case scenario when such a crash occurs.  Fatalities are highly possible.  Motorists in Oregon are reminded to observe ORS 811.147 that requires moving over or slowing considera

ANDREW JON MCNEIL

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.405 - ROBBERY 2ND DEG 164.043 - THEFT 3RD DEG 144.350 - PAROLE VIOLATION 166.065A - HARASSMENT Mugshot from previous arrest  

MAN ARRESTED AFTER SHOOTING AT LOCAL CLUB

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Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Saturday, August 20, 2022, in the early morning hours, deputies responded to a report of gunfire at the Sunset Strip Gentlemen’s Club located at 10205 SW Park Way in Portland. Deputies learned a physical altercation occurred between 33-year-old Joshua Michael Best and an employee. When Best was asked to leave, he threatened to shoot them. The staff member involved in the altercation sustained minor injuries.  Once in the parking lot, Best got into a vehicle to leave. As he passed the club, Best fired a handgun, hitting the building and another patron’s car. No one was shot during the incident. One employee suffered superficial injuries from bullet shrapnel.  The altercation with employees and the shooting were captured on surveillance video from the club. Detectives used this footage to identify Best. On September 6, the Portland Police Bureau arrested Best during an unrelated traffic stop. Washington County Sheriff’s deputies transported Best to

FATAL CRASH ON HWY 97-DESCHUTES COUNTY

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Oregon State Police On Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 2:18 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 97 near milepost 113.  Preliminary investigation revealed a northbound white Ford Expedition, operated by Ted Anderson (64) of Bend, left the roadway and rolled. Anderson was ejected from the Expedition.  Anderson sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  Hwy 97 was closed for approximately 3 hours.  OSP was assisted by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT. 

FATAL CRASH ON HWY 38-DOUGLAS COUNTY

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Oregon State Police On Monday, September 12, 2022 at approximately 5:00 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 38 near milepost 35.  Preliminary investigation revealed an eastbound blue Ford Explorer, operated by Agustin Ruiz Ambriz (59) of Springfield, failed to negotiate a curve, crossed over the westbound lane and struck a concrete irrigation canal on the westbound shoulder.   Ruiz Ambriz sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  OSP was assisted by Elkton Fire Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Drain Ambulance and ODOT. 

ARMED BARRICADED SUBJECT / DEATH INVESTIGATION

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Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On 09/12/22 at 3:52pm, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received the report of a male assaulting a female at a residence on S. Ash St. near S. 2 nd  St. just south of Springfield.  The 911 caller stated that his step-father was assaulting his mother at the residence.  Deputies arrived on scene and entered the residence.  They evacuated 7 children, ages ranging from 1 – 11 years old, from within residence. A daycare business is operated at the residence.  Deputies quickly learned that the involved male had barricaded himself with an adult female hostage in the basement.  At 4:19pm, deputies heard the male state that he had a firearm and that he was going to kill her.  The Lane County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team and Crisis Negotiation Team responded to the scene.  The Crisis Negotiation Team consists of trained crisis negotiators from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, Springfield Police Department, and Junction City Police Department.  The Springf

SATURDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE - VITAE SPRINGS FIRE

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Marion Co. Sheriff's Office Efforts by fire personnel have been ongoing throughout the day with resources from numerous regional agencies assisting. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has remained in close contact with the Salem Fire Department who is leading firefighting efforts. After consulting with fire officials Saturday afternoon, existing Level 3 and Level 2 zones remain unchanged. Residents in evacuated areas need to be prepared for existing evacuations to remain in place overnight. We understand the hardship created by the continued evacuations and appreciate the outpouring of support shown by our community partners. A resource center for evacuees remains open at Judson Middle School located at 4512 Jones Rd SE, Salem, as well as a shelter for livestock at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.  An up to date map of evacuated areas in Marion and Polk counties can be found at  https://bit.ly/ 2022VitaeSpringsFire .

KOLTON JAMES TENNENT

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DCSO JAILVIEWER 813.010A - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS DUII  811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE

FIRE UNITS PROTECT HOME FROM NEARBY RV FIRE

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Douglas Co. Fire Dist. No.2 At 23:39 p.m. late Friday night Douglas County Fire District No. 2 units responded to what was  initially reported as a structure fire on Follett Street in the Newton Creek area of Roseburg. First  arriving units found a working RV fire in front of a residence. Fire crews made an aggressive fire attack while also preventing the fire from extending into the home. Police units that arrived on scene assisted with helping the property owner out of her house and to a safe distance nextdoor at her neighbor’s house.  Fire crews prevented the RV fire from causing major damage to the property owner’s home. The house sustained minor damages to the paint and one broken window. The owner’s sedan, which was parked next to the RV was also lost to fire damage. After an investigation of the fire, it was undetermined what exactly caused the fire. The fire origin was suspected near the RV’s refrigerator, but due to the extent of the fire damage correctly determining the exact

Arrest Made in Skyliners Road Shooting

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Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office   On 09/06/2022 at approximately 2305 hours, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a gunshot wound on NW Skyliners Road near Forest Service Road 4606.  The Sheriff’s Office located a 17 year old male with non-life threatening injuries from the gunshot wound. He was transported to St. Charles Medical Center by Bend Fire. Officers from the Bend Police Department and the Oregon State Police also responded to the area to assist.  During the course of the investigation, it was learned the shooting occurred at a rave party off of the 4606 road.  By the time Deputies arrived in the area of the party, most people had fled.  Those still on scene advised there had been a fight between two males, one of whom had a gun. During the fight the gun went off striking the 17 year old male. Detectives from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office processed the scene, and made contact with the male victim at the hospital. While at the hospital a second inj

𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁

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Medford Police Department Medford Police Detectives have identified a suspect in an ongoing homicide investigation. Police are on the lookout for 26-year-old Shawn Robert Conte. Conte should be considered armed and dangerous.  If you see this person, please call 911. If you have information that may lead to his whereabouts, please call Medford Police Detective Hull at 541-774-2283.

Firefighters Engaging A Fire Southwest of Camas Valley

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Coos FPA Firefighters from CFPA and DFPA are responding to a report of a fire Southwest of Camas Valley in the Twelvemile Creek drainage this afternoon. The fire is burning in an active logging operation in a remote access area and is roughly 10 acres. Fire crews are being assisted by several helicopters as well as landowner resources. Cause of the fire is under investigation. No structures are threatened at this time.  For more information on fire prevention or fire restrictions visit CFPA at www.coosfpa.net or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.  Douglas Forest Protective Association  #CFPA #DFPA #FireSeason2022

DEATH INVESTIGATION

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Lane Co. Sheriff's Office *UPDATE* 09/08/22 76 year old Walter Albert Biddle has been identified as the missing hiker that was found deceased in the area of FS Rd. #19 near milepost 5 yesterday.  Evidence suggests that Biddle drove off of the roadway for an unknown reason and crashed into the North Fork of the Willamette River near Westfir.     On September 6, 2022 at approximately 7:15pm, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received the report of an overdue subject from the Eugene area.  A caller reported that their 75 year old family member had left to run errands and go for a short hike.  The caller believed that he had possibly gone for a hike somewhere east of Cottage Grove.  Lane County Sheriff Search and Rescue personnel including multiple volunteers responded and searched into the night.  At approximately 8:05am this morning, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Cedar Creek Fire Incident Management Team that a crew had located a vehicle in the water off of

DETECTIVE SEEKS PUBLIC HELP TO LOCATE PERSON WHO EXPOSED HIMSELF AND GROPED A MOUNT VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT

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Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, a School Resource Office (SRO) from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified by Mountain View Middle School staff that a student was groped on their way to school. The SRO contacted the student and learned that while walking to school in the morning, around 9:00 am, they were in Champion Park and observed a male watching them while the male’s genitals were exposed. The student told the SRO they began walking faster towards the school, and the male began following them. The student said the male caught up to them as they walked and groped them on the buttocks.  A short time later, the male entered the school office and spoke to the staff. When the male spoke to the school staff, the staff was unaware of the incident that occurred earlier in the morning with the student. Detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office later identified the man as 29-year-old Uriel Nava-Montoya. Nava-Montoya is described

GRESHAM MAN FACES FEDERAL CHARGES AFTER OVERDOSE DEATH OF PORTLAND TEENAGER

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U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon PORTLAND, Ore.—A Gresham, Oregon, man is facing federal charges for selling fentanyl that resulted in the overdose death of a 17-year-old Portland teenager. Duane Robert Hill, 38, has been charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl. According to court documents, an investigation leading to Hill began on June 16, 2022, when the Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Interdiction Task Force (HIT), including members of the Portland Police Bureau’s (PPB) Narcotics and Organized Crime Division (NOC) and special agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), responded to the overdose death of a 17-year-old teenager in Portland. Investigators found one full and one-half blue “M-30” pill on the victim’s desk along with small amounts of an unknown crystal substance and a white powder residue. Lab reports later confirmed that t