Southern Oregon Scanner LLC ™

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.135 - UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE  Level:   F 819.300 - POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE  Level:   F 165.800 - IDENTITY THEFT  Level:   F 164.043 - THEFT 3RD DEG  Level:   F Click Here To Download Our App

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office On February 8 th , 2023, at approximately 8:00 AM, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit, in collaboration with the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, executed a search warrant on the 1400 block of NE Tucson Way within the city of Bend.  During the execution of the search warrant, an active clandestine lab alleged to extract   Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) was located on the property . Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is the prototypical indolethylamine hallucinogen.  Illicit DMT labs present serious concerns over possible fires, explosions, and chemical burns. This scene is currently stable, and no evacuations have been ordered. However,  investigators ask the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues.   The Oregon State Police Clandestine Lab Team, Oregon Health Authority, and the Oregon DEQ are responding to the scene to assist investigators in safely deactivating, dismantli

DCSO JAILVIEWER 819.300 - POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE  Level:   F 164.135 - UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE  Level:   F UNLAWFUL ENTRY INTO MOTOR VEHICLE  Level:   M 164.043 - THEFT 3RD DEG   Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.160 - ASSAULT 4TH DEG  Level:   M 135.290 - VIOLATION OF RELEASE AGREEMENT  Level:   M 999.001 - FAILURE TO REPORT AS SEX OFFENDER - 1   Level:   F Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.160 - ASSAULT 4TH DEG  Level:   M 163.212 - UNLAWFUL USE OF STUN GUN, TEAR GAS OR MACE 2ND DEG  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

Washington Co. District Attorney's Office HILLSBORO, Ore . — On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, Billy Lee Oatley, age 60, was convicted of Murder in the First Degree for the 1996 death and sexual assault of Susi Larsen — for the second time. Chief Deputy District Attorney Bracken McKey and Sr. Deputy District Attorney Andrew Freeman prosecuted the case before Judge Beth Roberts.  The victim, Susi Larsen, age 34, disappeared in August of 1996 after telling friends her plans to meet with Oatney, an acquaintance, about making jewelry for her wedding. Her body was found two weeks later near Champoeg State Park in Marion County. Oatney was convicted for Larsen’s death in 1998 but was granted a new trial after the Oregon Court of Appeals determined Oatney’s attorney did not provide adequate representation at trial. The trial lasted three weeks.  Following the verdict, the jury listened to further evidence of Oatley’s history, including his prior conviction of Attempted Murder in the 1980’s, w

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office TRAIL, Ore. – The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) joint inter-agency task force served a search warrant this morning at a licensed marijuana farm in the 4700 block of Highway 227 in Trail. SOCET served the warrant after discovering numerous images of child exploitation were uploaded from a residence on the property. Detectives are interviewing possible witnesses and involved parties, and investigations are ongoing. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies, Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) detectives, and Southern Oregon High Tech Crimes Task Force (SOHTCTF) investigators assisted with the warrant service.   During the warrant investigators seized digital devices which will be forensically examined by SOHTCTF for further evidence of child exploitation. SOHTCTF consists of high-tech crime detectives from JCSO, Oregon State Police, Homeland Security Investigations, and Medford Police Department.   Several tips from the Natio

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.215 - BURGLARY 2ND DEG  Level:   F 164.055 - THEFT 1ST DEG  Level:   F 164.045 - THEFT 2ND DEG  Level:   M 164.045 - THEFT 2ND DEG  Level:   M 164.215 - BURGLARY 2ND DEG  Level:   F 164.354 - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2ND DEG  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

Coos County Sheriff's Office On 02/06/23 at approximately 6:00 pm, Aaron Howley, was located in Newport, Oregon and taken into custody.   At approximately 6:00 pm, a citizen, who had seen the press release on Facebook, spotted the stolen vehicle in the parking lot of Walmart in Newport, Oregon.  The citizen called Newport Police Department.  Newport officers responded to the area and located the stolen vehicle as well as Howley.  Howley was taken into custody on Coos Bay Police Department’s charges.  The owner of the stolen vehicle was contacted and arrangements were made to return the vehicle.  Howley was transported to Coos County Jail, where he was lodged on Burglary II, Criminal Mischief I, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Attempt to Elude in Vehicle, and Reckless Driving, he will be held in custody pending his court appearance.   The Coos Bay Police Department would like to thank everyone for their assistance in this matter.   Click Here To Download Our App

Roseburg Police Department On 02/06/2023, at about 6:30pm, officers with the Roseburg Police Department responded to the area of Gaddis Park for the report of dog that had been seriously injured.  The nature of the initial call sounded sinister, but through a thorough investigation it was learned the dog had been run over by a passing train. The owner of the dog was located and the dog was taken to Bailey Veterinary Clinic. Local law enforcement agencies have been inundated with inquiries about this incident and we wanted to clarify this was NOT an act of animal abuse, but an unfortunate accident.

Hood River Co. Sheriff's Office HOOD RIVER, Ore.  - On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 6:05 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Marco Sports in the 1000 block of Highway 281 on the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred.  Witnesses reported that a male subject had entered the business brandishing a handgun, ordering patrons and employees to the ground in fluent Spanish.  The suspect left on foot southbound with cash that he had stolen from the business.  No one was injured in the robbery. The suspect is described as a tall, large, Latino male, over 200 pounds, in his 20’s or 30’s, who spoke Spanish in a deep voice, with what witnesses believed may have been an accent from the State of Jalisco.  He was wearing a black Nike hoodie pulled tightly around his face with a black and white bandana, black Nike pants, and black and white Nike shoes.  The Sheriff’s Office is asking that anyone with information in this case contact the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 541 38

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office On Friday, February 3rd, 2023, the Deschutes County Illicit Marijuana Enforcement Team made an additional arrest in the case of the Alfalfa marijuana grow operated by and affiliated with a foreign Mexican drug cartel. Most laborers found working on the grow site were Mexican nationals and illegally trafficked into the United States to work in the illegal marijuana trade involuntarily. The laborers were found living in primitive wooden structures and dome tents with limited clean water sources and dumping wastewater directly into the soil.   At the scene, Denise Elaine Johnson, of Bend, Oregon was arrested for illegally manufacturing marijuana plants and cannabinoid products. Ms. Johnson has since pled guilty to the charges in the Deschutes County Circuit Court.  Detectives identified several additional people involved with this case as suspects. Robert Dale Scheeler, age 30, of Houston, Texas, was one of the people identified for allegedly being respo

Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) Throughout the end of January detectives assigned to the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) conducted multiple investigations over a ten-day period involving individuals distributing fentanyl throughout the community.   On January 19, 2023, DINT investigated a case which resulted in the seizure of approximately 53.8 grams of fentanyl.   On January 20, 2023, DINT conducted two investigations which resulted in the seizure of approximately 5 grams of fentanyl and a separate seizure of 40 grams of fentanyl.   On January 21, 2023, DINT investigated a case which resulted in the seizure of approximately 40 grams of fentanyl.   On January 25, 2023, DINT investigated a case which resulted in the seizure of approximately 57.9 grams of fentanyl.   On January 29, 2023, DINT investigated a case which resulted in the seizure of approximately 92 grams of fentanyl.   In total over the ten-day period DINT seized approximately 288.7 grams (10.18 ounces) o

Coos County Sheriff's Office  On Monday, February 6, 2023 at approximately 0631 hours, Coos Bay Officers were dispatched to Graham Bay Area Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Dealership, located at 1400 Ocean Blvd for a report of an alarm.  When they arrived, they observed a male subject, later identified as 45 year old Aaron Bruce Howley of Coos Bay, inside the business attempting to steal a vehicle.  Moments later, officers observed Howley back a white 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer with Oregon license plate, EMYL0U, through one of the closed bay doors and then sped off.  Coos Bay Officers initiated a pursuit with the vehicle but, later discontinued the pursuit, due to public safety concerns.  The vehicle was last seen traveling north on Highway 101 near the Hauser truck scales.   Coos Bay Officers were assisted by Officers from the North Bend Police Department.          Any individuals who may have additional information pertaining to this investigation are encouraged to call the Coos Bay Police D

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