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Oregon State Police On March 26, 1989, the remains of a skeletonized human body were discovered by a rafting group on the Sherman County side of the John Day River. On March 27, 1989, then-Sheriff Gerald Lohrey and additional Sherman County Sheriff’s Office deputies launched a jet boat at Cottonwood Bridge, approximately 13 miles east of Wasco, and recovered the incomplete skeletal remains. In addition to many long bones that had been half-buried in silt on the riverbank, a skull was collected with dental work.   The discovery of the body made local headlines, but nothing was immediately known about the deceased. The remains were transported to the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office (SMEO) for examination.  An examination of the body determined that the decedent was most likely a Caucasian male, between 40 and 50 years of age at the time of death, and around 5’6” to 5’9” in living stature. Evidence of compressed lumbar vertebrae by the forensic anthropologist indicated possible art

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.465 - PUBLIC INDECENCY  Level:   M 166.025 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT 2ND DEG  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.545 - CHILD NEGLECT 2ND DEG  Level:   M 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing endangered 22-year-old man who needs his medication. Wesley Ash left his home in the 17800 block of NE Davis St. around 3:30 this afternoon to walk to the Rockwood Library and did not return home as expected. Wesley is described as a White male who is approximately 5-feet and 3-inches tall and weighs 145 pounds. He has brown hair, and brown eyes. Wesley was last seen wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and dark gray shoes. Anyone who knows of Wesley Ash’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or non-emergency police dispatch at 503.823.3333. Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.187 - STRANGULATION  Level:   M 164.055 - THEFT 1ST DEG  Level:   F 166.065A - HARASSMENT  Level:   M 165.572 - INTERFERE WITH MAKING A POLICE REPORT  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office UMPQUA, Ore.  - A 60-year-old Roseburg man died in Umpqua Saturday evening after he had crashed and then was run over by his vehicle.  On Saturday, February 5, 2023, at 5:40 p.m., 9-1-1 dispatchers received information of an injury crash in the 12000-block of Hubbard Creek Road. Deputies arrived on scene and determined 60-year-old Roseburg resident Russ Lee Vanderhoof, had been traveling in the 12000-block of Hubbard Creek Road in his 1997 Ford F350 pickup when he failed to negotiate a corner. The vehicle had been stopped from traveling down an embankment when it struck a tree just off of the roadway. Upon further investigation, deputies believe Vanderhoof exited his vehicle following the crash when the vehicle shifted resulting in Vanderhoof being struck by his vehicle. Vanderhoof was declared deceased at the scene by fire and EMS personnel.  Deputies have determined that alcohol and speed appear to be contributing factors in the crash which remains un

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office SUTHERLIN, Ore.  - A Salem man was arrested and charged with attempted assault on a public safety officer Saturday afternoon.  On Saturday, February 4, 2023, shortly before 5:00 p.m., dispatchers received multiple calls of a male who had stripped his clothing and was wondering around nude on the side of the road in the 4000-block of Nonpareil Road. Deputies, along with officers from the Sutherlin Police Department, responded to the area and located the man.  The male was identified as 36-year-old Keith Daniel Donald of Salem, Oregon. Deputies attempted to communicate with Donald without success. While the deputy was attempting to assist by determining if there was someone they could call for Donald, he lunged at the deputy and attempted to gain control of the firearm on their duty belt. Donald then turned his attention to another officer on scene and attempted to gain control of that officer's firearm. Donald was subdued by law enforcement officers

City of Gresham GRESHAM, Ore. - Firefighter Brandon Norbury, who passed away unexpectedly on February 3 in the line of duty, will be moved from the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office, 13309 Southeast 84th Avenue, Clackamas, to Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 11801 SE Mt. Scott Boulevard, Portland, on Sunday, February 5 at 8:00 a.m.  The procession route: Depart at 8:00 a.m. Exit ME, NW on SE 84th Avenue Right onto Oak Bluff Boulevard Right onto Sunnybrook Left rampant I205 NB  Exit 16 toward Johnson Creek Boulevard  Left on 92nd Right onto SE Flavel Continue onto Mt. Scott Boulevard Right onto Mt. Scott Boulevard End at 11801 SE Mt. Scott Boulevard Click Here To Download Our App

City of Seaside   Seaside, Ore. – Feb. 3, 2023 –  Seaside Police and officers from the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police arrested Jericho Wolf Labonte at approximately 7:35 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. He was taken into custody without incident at the Helping Hands Warming Shelter, 1530 S. Roosevelt Dr., in Seaside.­ Labonte, 35, was wanted on charges of Theft I, Endangering Another Person, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, and Criminal Mischief II. Additionally, Labonte is a wanted fugitive out of British Columbia and a suspect in other cases. Earlier in the day, the United States Coast Guard responded to a mayday signal coming from the P/C Sandpiper located in the mouth of the Columbia River. During the response by boat and air, a large wave capsized the vessel and a man, later determined to be Labonte, was saved from the scene by a rescue swimmer and flown via USCG helicopter to Astoria and subsequently transferred to Columbia Memorial Hospital. At approximately

DCSO JAILVIEWER 161.405 - ATT TO COMMIT A CLASS C FELONY  Level:   M 161.405 - ATT TO COMMIT A CLASS C FELONY  Level:   M 166.025 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT 2ND DEG  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 475.752.1.B - UM OR UD CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCHEDULE II  Level:   F 475.752.3.B - UP CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCHEDULE II  Level:   F Click Here To Download Our App

Coos County Sheriff's Office On January 29 th 2023 the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of an assault which had occurred on Wygant Road, near the City of Coos Bay. Sgt. S. Moore responded to the location an began an investigation into the incident. During the investigation it was learned the suspect, Brian A. Donaldson (41) years of age of Coos Bay, broke into the residence of his ex-girlfriend and subsequently assaulted her. The confrontation was broke up by a neighbor and Brian left the scene prior to police arrival on scene.  At the conclusion of his investigation Sgt. Moore issued probable cause for the arrest of Brian A. Donaldson on the charges of Burglary I, and Assault IV (Domestic).  On February 3 rd , 2023 Deputies B. Davis and Freerksen responded to a business in the Coos Bay area while following up on this case. Ultimately, Brian A. Donaldson was located and arrested. Brian was transported to the Coos County Jail where he was lodged on the

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office On December 9, 2022, Linn County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a body located in northern Millersburg. With assistance of the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office the body was confirmed to be Richard Champion, who was reported missing to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in September. Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of Mr. Champion as suspicious.  If you have any information regarding Richard Champion, contact Det. Van Horn @ (503) 584-6211 /  jvanhorn@co.marion.or.us .  You can also submit information to the Marion County Sheriff's Office by texting your tip to TIPMCSO(847411).  Click Here To Download Our App

City of Gresham GRESHAM, Ore. – It is with a heavy heart the City of Gresham shares one of our Firefighters unexpectedly passed away earlier today. As not all the next of kin have been notified at this time, we are unable to release his name.    The firefighter suffered cardiac arrest while in the line of duty and was unable to recover despite emergency medical attention. He had been with the Gresham Fire Department since 2008, spent seven years with the Gresham Police Department prior to that, and was a veteran having served our Country as a Navy Seal as well.   The Gresham Fire Department and City leadership are actively in communication with the family and funeral services are pending. As the City works to support the family and our firefighters that are grieving, we will not be releasing any additional information or conducting interviews at this time.   The City of Gresham is greatly appreciative of his service. But more than that, our hearts go out to the family and friends as we

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office UPDATE 02-03-23: Update 02-03-23: An autopsy has been completed by an Oregon State Police forensic pathologist. The investigation remains ongoing based on the circumstances. Next of kin has been notified, the decedent is Alyce Deann Patee, 29, of Medford. Our condolences go out to her family and friends. There is no further information for release at this time.   Original Release 02-02-23:  MEDFORD, Ore. - Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives are investigating a suspicious death that occurred at a residence in the 2400 block of Finley Lane in Medford. JCSO Medical Examiner detectives are on scene along with Central Point Police Department. Investigations are active and ongoing. Medford Police Department detectives are assisting. Further information to follow. Click Here To Download Our App

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office *** SAGE HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE AND SOUND *** Sage has been found safe and sound and reunited with family.   We would like to thank our community who assisted along with sheriff's deputies, Silverton Police, Woodburn Police, Silverton Fire, Salem Police, METCOM and WVCC dispatch centers and Marion County Search and Rescue.   Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a 5-year-old autistic boy, by the name of Sage, who has a limited verbal ability.  He has been missing since 2:55 pm and was last seen in the area of Silver Falls Dr NE and Seminole Rd NE, outside of Silverton, Oregon.  Sage is described as a white male juvenile, 4’06”, average build with blonde hair.  He was last seen wearing a black long sleeve shirt and black pants.  Please call 911 if you locate him and report it immediately.  The Sheriff’s Office is being assisted by Silverton Police, Silverton Fire, Woodburn Police, Salem Police, METCOM as well as Willamette Valley Communications Center.   

Washington Co. District Attorney's Office HILLSBORO, Ore.— Christina Lynn Cordon, age 38, pleaded guilty to six counts of burglary in the second degree yesterday, February 2, 2023. Deputy District Attorney David Pitcher prosecuted the case before Judge Andrew Erwin.  From March through September 2022, the defendant  burglarized more than ten businesses throughout Washington County ,  including removing a bolted safe containing more than $1,500 and ramming a stolen vehicle into the door of a convenience store at another location. Cordon targeted small businesses, including restaurants, ice cream shops, delis, coffee shops and dry cleaners, by breaking store windows, picking locks, prying facility doors and even removing the lock at several locations.  A witness contacted the Hillsboro Police Department after witnessing Cordon break a glass door window and enter the Copper River Restaurant in Hillsboro, Oregon. Authorities arrived as Cordon exited the parking lot in a white Honda Acc

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office MYRTLE CREEK, Ore.  - A Myrtle Creek man died in a traffic crash Thursday evening.  On February 2, 2023, shortly after 8:30 p.m., 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report of a single vehicle crash in the 1300-block of Dole Road outside of Myrtle Creek. When deputies arrived on scene, they located a red 2005 Ford Explorer which had rolled onto its top. The sole occupant of the vehicle, 22-year-old Conner Jones of Myrtle Creek, was declared deceased at the scene by Fire and EMS personnel.  Deputies are continuing to investigate the crash and believe alcohol to be a contributing factor. Anyone with information which may aid the investigation is encouraged to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at 541-440-4471 referencing case #23-0434. The Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office, Myrtle Creek Fire Department, Umpqua Valley Ambulance and Bill's Towing.  Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 811.700 - FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES OF A DRIVER - PROPERTY DAMAGE (HIT & RUN)  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE  Level:   F 475.890 - UD OF METHAMPHETAMINE  Level:   F 166.250 - UNLAWFUL POSSESSION/ CONCEALMENT OF FIREARMS  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

Medford Police Dept.   Medford Police Department Detectives believe a man investigated on child sex offense charges in Jackson County may have more victims. Twenty-year-old Kevin Crook, of Medford, was arrested on January 31, 2023 for multiple sex offense charges.   MPD Detectives received a report that Crook was having an inappropriate relationship with a 13-year-old Medford girl. On February 2, 2023 a Jackson County Grand Jury indicted Crook on charges of second degree rape and first degree sexual abuse.   It was reported that Crook has had multiple relationships with juvenile females in the Jackson and Josephine County area. MPD Detectives are concerned Crook may have additional victims who have yet to come forward.   Anyone with relevant information is asked to call Detective Elizabeth Hull at (541) 774-2283.  Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 162.185 - SUPPLYING CONTRABAND  Level:   F 137.050 - FAIL TO APPEAR - BENCH WARRANT  Level:   M 137.050 - FAIL TO APPEAR - BENCH WARRANT  Level:   M 137.050 - FAIL TO APPEAR - BENCH WARRANT  Level:   M 137.050 - FAIL TO APPEAR - BENCH WARRANT  Level:   M 811.182.4 - DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DWS  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office Detectives have located Onedonna Inthavong and she is no longer listed as a missing person. The Sheriff’s Office appreciates the public tips and calls to help verify her safety. Deputies at the Washington County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public’s help locating 46-year-old Onedonna Inthavong. Inthavong was last seen in downtown Portland on Wednesday, January 31, 2023. Inthavong was last seen wearing a black beanie, black/brown leather jacket, blue sweatpants, and white shoes. She also had a brown camouflage sleeping bag with her. A photo of Inthavong was taken of her wearing a black tank top and blue skirt shortly before she was last seen. Please contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 503-629-0111 or your local law enforcement agency if you know where  Inthavong  is or have any information. Click Here To Download Our App

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office   MEDFORD, Ore. - Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives are investigating a suspicious death that occurred at a residence in the 2400 block of Finley Lane in Medford. JCSO Medical Examiner detectives are on scene along with Central Point Police Department. Investigations are active and ongoing. Medford Police Department detectives are assisting. Further information to follow. Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.215 - BURGLARY 2ND DEG  Level:   F 475.850 - UD OF HEROIN  Level:   F Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.377 - COMPUTER CRIME  Level:   F 165.800 - IDENTITY THEFT  Level:   F 165.055 - FRAUDULENT USE OF CREDIT CARD - 1  Level:   M 164.043 - THEFT 3RD DEG  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

Coos County Sheriff's Office On February 1 st at 9:00 a.m. the Coos County Search & Rescue was activated and responded to the Bandon area to assist in the search for a missing person at the request of the Bandon Police Department.  The man is identified as Clarence Edward Pitts 83 years of age from Bandon. It was reported Clarence walked away from his residence in Bandon on January 31 st around 1:00 p.m. Clarence is described as 6’00” / 150 lbs. gray hair and brown eyes. Clarence was last seen wearing an orange beanie, plaid jacket, tan pants and white shoes and possibly has a walking cane. Clarence has dementia and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  It is possible Clarence may be in possession of a 1999 Toyota Van, white in color with Oregon license WYN788 as that vehicle was later found to be missing from the residence.  If you see Clarence or have any information pertaining to where he may be, please call the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center at 541-396-2106 or th

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.—At approximately 12:15 p.m., on January 19, an attempted sexual assault occurred at Pat Pfeifer Park. Officers searched the area, but the suspect was not found. Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with identifying a person of interest seen in surveillance video near the area of the attack. Additionally, police are concerned there may be unreported incidents of unwanted sexual contact involving this person. If you are a victim, or can identify this person, you are asked to call Detective Kerbs at 503-618-3146. Click Here To Download Our App

Oregon State Police On Monday, January 30, 2023, at approximately 7:26 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 226, near Fish Hatchery Dr., in Linn County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Hyundai Elantra, operated by Travis O. Longo (20) of Albany, was traveling westbound on Hwy 226, near MP 4. While negotiating a curve at a high rate of speed, the Hyundai crossed into the eastbound traffic lane and struck a white Kia Sorrento, operated by Jessica M. Petrine (29), head-on. The collision caused the Elantra to roll and come to a rest on its roof.    As a result of the collision, Jessica M. Petrine was pronounced deceased at the scene. An 8 month old female passenger, of the Sorrento, was transported to the Lebanon Community Hospital with reportedly non-life threatening injuries.    Travis O. Longo was also pronounced deceased at the scene, as well as both of his passengers: Chloe L. Richmond (18) of Lebanon and Skye R. Huskey (18) of Leban

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On 01/30/2023 at approximately 7:33pm, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls about a dispute in the 11700blk of Maple Ave. in Mapleton.  One caller mentioned they overheard what sounded like gunshots during the dispute.  Deputies arrived and contacted 23-year-old Steen Joseph Hardt.  Hardt stated he had been in a dispute with his father and struck him in the head with a frying pan and replica firearm.  Deputies found a man inside the residence with a laceration on his head consistent with being struck by an object.  Deputies located evidence of the assault including a broken cast-iron frying pan and broken replica firearm. There was no evidence of a firearm being discharged during the dispute.  The victim was transported to an area hospital.  Hardt was taken into custody and lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges including Assault in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.    Click Here To Download Our App