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Grants Pass Police Department Grants Pass, Ore. – On Tuesday at 6:52 PM, Grants Pass Police Officers responded to a residence in the 2100 block of Shane Way regarding an assault. Upon arrival, officers found a female victim who had been bound and severely beaten into unconsciousness. The victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived but was positively identified as Benjamin Obadiah Foster, 36 years old, of Wolf Creek. Foster was last known to be driving a dark blue 2008 Nissan Sentra 4-door with Oregon license 407EDX. Foster is known to be armed and should be considered extremely dangerous. Foster is wanted by the police for Kidnapping, Attempted Murder, and Assault. Anyone seeing Foster or knowing his whereabouts should immediately call 9-1-1 and reference Grants Pass case #23-3570.  The Grants Pass Police Department and partner agencies are actively investigating this case and thank the citizens who have assisted

Benton Co. Sheriff's Office CORVALLIS, Ore.  –  On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Alex Cameron Greig, 19, of Albany reported he had physically assaulted his girlfriend. Officers from the Albany Police Department (APD) responded to the residence on Valley View Drive NW in Albany. Upon arrival, Officers  reported shots fired from  inside the residence. One APD Officer was injured by flying glass and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries.  Greig surrendered to Officers on scene and was taken into custody without further incident.  “We are very fortunate that no police officers were seriously injured and the suspect is in custody. We appreciate the professionalism of both Albany Police Officers on scene and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office who is taking the lead on the investigation”, Chief Harnden, APD. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is conducting the ongoing investigation of the incident and will release more informat

DCSO JAILVIEWER 999.001 - FAILURE TO REPORT AS SEX OFFENDER - 1  Level:   F Click Here To Download Our App

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon PORTLAND, Ore.—A Honduran man residing in Portland is facing federal charges after he was arrested moving two kilograms of rainbow-colored fentanyl and several firearms between two Portland-area motels. Jose Isidro Zuniga Torres, 47, has been charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to possess and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. According to court documents, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and Tigard Police Department are engaged in an ongoing investigation into the suspected trafficking of illegal narcotics from Mexico for distribution and sale in Oregon and Washington state. To date, law enforcement officials have charged or arrested eight individuals with connections to an international drug trafficking organization and seized more than five kilograms of powdered fentanyl, four and a half kilograms of heroin, three kilograms each of cocaine and crystal methampheta

Coos County Sheriff's Office   On January 24, 2023, at about 8:46 a.m. Bandon Police Officer Emma Owens observed a gray BMW SUV type vehicle, fail to obey a traffic control device and initiated a traffic stop of the vehicle. The occupants of the vehicle were identified as Kyle Vanalstine 28 years of age, and Rebeca Aseere 21 years of age. Deputy Michael Smith from the Coos County Sheriff’s Office advised Officer Owens he had probable cause for both Kyle and Rebeca’s arrest on the charges of Forgery I, Theft I and Criminal Conspiracy to commit a Felony. An ongoing investigation revealed Kyle and Rebeca had fraudulently chased checks which had been stolen out of a purse on January 11th 2023 at Bastendorf Beach, in Coos Bay, Oregon. It was discovered by Deputy Smith during his investigation, Kyle had attempted to deposit two of the stolen checks into a Wells Fargo Bank Account, and Rebeca had cashed checks in a Felony amount (Over $1,000) near the City of Powers, Oregon. During the in

DCSO JAILVIEWER 166.190 - POINTING A FIREARM AT ANOTHER  Level:   M 163.190 - MENACING  Level:   M 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON  Level:   F Click Here To Download Our App

Bend Police Dept.   At approximately 1:15 a.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 24, Bend Police were called to 7-Eleven on NW Galveston Avenue for a report of a person who had brandished a firearm at employees, then left in a white Mercedes Benz sedan.  About 45 minutes later, a Deschutes County Sheriff’s deputy located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on suspicion of DUII. The driver, identified as 19-year-old Bend resident Caleb Joseph Cegers, was arrested by Bend Police and around 4 a.m. was lodged in the Deschutes County Jail on charges of DUII – Alcohol, Minor in Possession – Alcohol, and Driving While Suspended.  About eight hours later, at 12:03 p.m., Bend Police were dispatched to a report that the driver of a white Mercedes Benz sedan, traveling southbound on Third Street, had brandished a handgun at a pedestrian, aiming and cocking it. At approximately 12:54 p.m., another caller reported a man at the 76 gas station on NE Third Street had similarly brandished a gun before driving awa

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon PORTLAND, Ore.—Dennis “Denny” Doyle, the former mayor of Beaverton, Oregon, was sentenced to federal prison today for illegally possessing child pornography. Doyle, 74, a Beaverton resident, was sentenced to six months in federal prison and five years’ supervised release. Doyle was also ordered to pay $22,000 in restitution to his victims. According to court documents, in late January 2022, the Beaverton Police Department was notified by a local business that a USB thumb drive containing possible child pornography had been found. The business provided the thumb drive to law enforcement, and it was determined that did indeed contain child pornography. Additionally, the drive contained personal photographs that appeared to belong to Doyle. Law enforcement also determined the images of child pornography were downloaded onto the thumb drive between November 2014 and December 2015, while Doyle was serving as the Beaverton mayor. After the Beav

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office Last night deputies and Lane County Sheriff Search and Rescue personnel responded to the Willamette River near Ferry Street Bridge to assist in the search of a person in the water. Bystanders said that a man reportedly went underwater and did not resurface.  Rescuers extensively searched the area but were unable to find the man.  Sheriff Search and Rescue personnel returned to the area this morning and resumed the search.  The body of a deceased male was found underwater by divers shortly after 1:00pm.  The identity of the involved has not yet been determined.  For information regarding the investigation, contact the Eugene Police Department.  Questions related to LCSO Search and Rescue can be directed to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. Click Here To Download Our App

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office Earlier this month, Lane County Sheriff’s Office investigators received information about a man that was believed to be dealing drugs to children.  Detectives conducted a follow up investigation and learned that the man had been allegedly parking his RV in various locations between South Eugene High School and Roosevelt Middle School and selling various drugs to juveniles in the South Eugene area He was additionally found to have been frequenting the Amazon Skate Park.  The man was identified as 47-year-old Jeremy Lee Linville.  Detectives served a search warrant on Linville and his RV in the 600blk of E. 22 nd  Ave. in Eugene on January 19th.  During the warrant service, Linville was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and several pounds of marijuana.  A stolen firearm was also found in Linville’s RV.  Linville was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges including Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Methampheta

Oregon State Police Salem, Ore.  — At approximately 9:00 a.m., on January 23, 2023, Salem Police Department officers were involved in a deadly use of force incident resulting in the death of a suspect. Officers responded to the Walmart parking lot, located at 5250 Commercial Street SE.  Initial dispatch information indicated that there was an armed robbery and carjacking in progress at that location. Additional information was then relayed that the suspect was now north of Walmart at the Planet Fitness parking lot and that he attempted to steal another vehicle at that location. As officers responded, the suspect then fled Planet Fitness on foot and ran across Commercial Street to Napa Auto Parts. Responding officers pursued the suspect, who matched the description from the calls, to the parking lot of the Napa Auto Parts Store, located at 5105 Commercial Street SE.  A confrontation ensued and the suspect fired at least once at officers.  At least one patrol vehicle was hit in the winds

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office This morning just after 9:30am, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received the report of a school shooting threat involving a student at Crow High School.  Investigators responded and learned that the involved student had made a social media post three days ago, asking other students if they would like to help shoot up the school.  The involved student was identified and his parents were contacted.  Deputies took the involved juvenile into custody for Disorderly Conduct in the First Degree.  He was transported to the SERBU juvenile detention facility and lodged on the listed charge.  Investigators have been working closely with school officials to ensure the safety of the community.  There is believed to be no ongoing threat at this time. Click Here To Download Our App

Salem Police Department Salem, Ore.  — At approximately 9:00 a.m. today, Salem Police officers were involved in a deadly use of force incident resulting in the death of a suspect. Officers were called to the scene of an armed robbery in progress in the parking lot of the Walmart store at 5250 block of Commercial ST SE. The suspect then moved north to the Planet Fitness as officers responded. The suspect then ran to the Napa Auto Parts Store at 5105 Commercial ST SE. Officers confronted the suspect in the parking lot and gunfire was exchanged. The suspect was struck and died at the scene. No officers were injured in the incident. The names of the suspect and the officers involved will not be released at this time. The Marion County  Law Enforcement Officer Deadly Use of Force Plan  under  Senate Bill 111  has been initiated for this incident, and  Oregon State Police  will be conducting the primary investigation.  Additionally, per the use of force plan protocol, all future case updates

Portland Police Bureau On 1/23/23 at approximately 3:09 a.m. officers from the East Precinct responded to a call regarding a pedestrian struck in the roadway on Southeast Holgate Blvd just west of Southeast 92nd Ave. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital and the driver remained on scene and was cooperative. The pedestrian died at the hospital and the Major Crash Team was activated. Southeast Holgate Blvd will be closed between Southeast 92nd Ave and Southeast 91st Ave while investigators process the scene. Anyone with information on this crash who has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact  crimetips@police. portlandoregon.gov  and reference case number 23-20856. Click Here To Download Our App

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office   On January 20 th   and 21st, 2023, deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 5000 block of 10 th   Street, Terrebonne, Oregon. Deputies received information of possible animal neglect involving livestock, to include Kune Kune pigs, Guinea hogs, and dairy and meat goats. During the course of the investigation deputies determined the livestock located on the approximate 17-acre ranch were in dire need of intervention, namely veterinarian care, and proper feed. Over the course of two days, 71 pigs, and 16 goats were removed from the property and transported to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Rescue Ranch. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Rescue Ranch is 23 acres and serves as a rehabilitation center for neglected, abandoned, and abused livestock. The livestock seized as a result of this investigation are receiving veterinarian care, and appropriate feed. Evans was issued a citation in lieu of custod

DCSO JAILVIEWER 162.385 - FALSE INFORMATION TO A POLICE OFFICER  Level:   M 162.247 - INTERFERE WITH A POLICE OFFICER  Level:   M

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 10:20 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an armed robbery at the Rock Creek 185 Apartments at 18700 NW Rock Creek Circle. Deputies learned that a man who had his vehicle stolen on January 19, 2023, located it being driven at NW 185 th  Avenue and NW West Union Blvd. The victim pulled up next to his stolen vehicle and told the occupants, later identified as 34-year-old Derek Nebreja of Beaverton and 33-year-old Leelani Hola of Portland, that the car was stolen. Nebreja and Hola sped off and pulled into the Rock Creek 185 Apartments with the victim following. As the victim approached Nebreja and Hola, Nebreja displayed a handgun and pointed it at the victim. The victim drove away from Nebreja, who followed on foot while pointing the gun. Deputies contained the area and located Nebreja inside the apartment complex at 10:35 a.m. Nebreja was taken into custody without incident. Nebreja was transp

Salem Police Department   Update 01/21/2023 | 2:45 p.m. The investigation into the suspicious death of a six-year-old child led to the arrest of the boy’s father, Robby-Joe Alexander Davenport, and Davenport’s domestic partner, Cierra Wiedner. Davenport, age 29, and Wiedner, age 25, were each charged with criminal mistreatment in the first degree. An autopsy was completed by the  State Medical Examiner’s Office , not the Marion County Medical Examiner’s Office as previously reported. No further information is available for release by the Salem Police Department. Media inquiries concerning this investigation will now be handled by the  Marion County District Attorney’s Office . Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM  Level:   F 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM  Level:   F 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM  Level:   F 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM  Level:   F 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM  Level:   F 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM  Level:   F 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM  Level:   F 166.642 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF BODY ARMOR  Level:   F 166.450 - OBLITERATING OR CHANGING ID MARKS ON FIREARM  Level:   F 166.250 - UNLAWFUL POSSESSION/ CONCEALMENT OF FIREARMS  Level:   M 164.055 - THEFT 1ST DEG BY RECEIVING  Level:   F                 Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 475.752.1.B - UM OR UD CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCHEDULE II  Level:   F 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE  Level:   F 166.270B - FELON IN POSSESSION OF A RESTRICTED WEAPON  Level:   M                Click Here To Download Our App

Salem Police Department   Salem, Ore.  — Salem Police detectives are currently investigating the death of a six-year-old child. At approximately 8:45 a.m. today, emergency responders were called to a residence in the  600 block of 18 th  ST SE  on the call of a child reported to be unresponsive. The child was transported by ambulance to Salem Health where they later died. An autopsy will be performed by the  Marion County Medical Examiner’s Office  to determine the cause of death. At this time the incident is being handled by the Salem Police Special Victims Unit as a suspicious death investigation. No further information is being released.               Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.190 - MENACING  Level:   M 163.190 - MENACING  Level:   M 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE  Level:   F 811.540.3.B - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - FOOT  Level:   M 144.350 - PAROLE VIOLATION  Level:   X              Click Here To Download Our App

Jackson County Sheriff's Office MEDFORD, Ore - The Jackson County District Attorney’s office announced that Kevin Dean Hicks Sr., 56, of rural Central Point, was sentenced yesterday after being found guilty by a jury of second-degree murder, first-degree arson, and second-degree abuse of a corpse. The Honorable Judge Timothy Barnack sentenced Hicks to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years for second-degree murder; 36 months for first-degree arson to be served consecutively; and 20 days in the Jackson County jail for second-degree abuse of a corpse. Additionally, Hicks is subject to lifetime post-prison supervision if he is ever released.  This conviction stems from a June 30, 2018 call where Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies and Fire District 3 personnel responded to a trailer fire in the 3100 block of McMartin Lane in Sams Valley. Upon arrival, deputies arrested Hicks on scene and JCSO detectives began their investigation along with the multi-a

DCSO JAILVIEWER   163.709 - UNLAW DIRECT LIGHT FROM LASER POINTER  Level:   M 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON  Level:   M 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON  Level:   M 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON  Level:   M                Click Here To Download Our App

Benton Co. Sheriff's Office CORVALLIS, Ore.  –  On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at approximately 1:05 a.m. a Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Deputy stopped a Chevrolet Silverado on Alta Vista Drive near Grant Avenue in the city of Corvallis for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation the driver of the vehicle, Katherine Eva Stark, 48, of Corvallis was found in possession of approximately 130 grams of methamphetamine. This amount is over 65 times higher than the violation threshold for methamphetamine possession in Oregon.  Stark was transported to the Benton County Jail where the investigation continued and was cited for DUII (drugs), Reckless Driving, Felon in Possession of a Weapon, and Possession of Methamphetamine.  BCSO would like to remind drivers to never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Call 541-766-6858 to report suspicious activity including that involving the use or distribution of drugs or suspected driving under the influence. If you see som