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U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man was sentenced to the federal prison today after he was caught shipping a handgun and ammunition to the United Kingdom and possessing a pound of methamphetamine in his residence. Lyle Justin Schirm, 35, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison and five years’ supervised release, resolving two separate criminal cases. According to court documents, in November 2020, law enforcement authorities in the U.K. notified Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) about a FedEx parcel shipped from Portland to the U.K. containing a 9mm handgun and ammunition. When interviewed by U.S. law enforcement, Schirm admitted to shipping the firearm. Schirm also told investigators he learned about shipping firearms to the U.K. by watching a video on YouTube. HSI later confirmed Schirm did not have a license to ship a firearm to the U.K. On November 5, 2020, as part of a separate drug trafficking investigation, agents from the U.S.

DCSO JAILVIEWER 162.315 - RESISTING ARREST  Level:   M 475.752.3.B - UP CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCHEDULE II   Level:   F 000.999 - AGENCY HOLD - FEL  Level:   F Click Here To Download Our App

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office On February 16, 2023, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Detectives applied for and were granted a search warrant for a recreational vehicle, acting as a dwelling, on NE Hunnel Road. The Street Crimes Unit (SCU) conducted a short-term investigation regarding the illegal distribution of fentanyl in the area north of Bend. SCU utilized numerous investigative tactics to obtain evidence of drug sales at the recreational vehicle located on NE Hunnel Road. As a result of the search warrant execution a commercial quantity of counterfeit oxycodone pills containing suspected fentanyl was seized. Additionally, investigators located two firearms to include an AR style rifle. A commercial quantity of suspected methamphetamine was also located and seized.  Dillard was found to be out of compliance with his sex offender registration. Both Dillard and Lyman were transported to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Adult Jail where they were lodged on th

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office Lane County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a theft investigation. The theft occurred on 01/10/2023 from the front porch of a residence in the 34000blk of Del Monte Ave. off of Seavey Loop. Rd.  The primary suspect appears to be a white male adult in his 20’s or 30’s.  The involved vehicle appears to be a newer silver Mazda sedan.  Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 opt. 1. Reference LCSO Case #23-0300. Click Here To Download Our App

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office Lane County Sheriff’s Office detectives have uncovered additional evidence indicating that Lon Curtis Coffey sexually abused other children in addition to those related to his January 20 th  arrest. Coffey has remained in the custody of the Lane County Jail since that arrest.    Detectives established probable cause to believe that Coffey sexually abused a child under the age of 12.  He has been charged with the crimes of Sex Abuse in the First Degree and Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree in addition to his original charges of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse. 45-year-old Lon Curtis Coffey frequently goes by the nickname of ‘Katana’.  He has most recently lived in the Veneta, Junction City, and Albany areas.  Investigators have reason to believe that there may be additional victims.  Please contact Lane County Sheriff’s Office detectives at 541-682-4150 if your child has had contact with Coffey. Click Here To Download Our App

  Coos County Sheriff’s Office On February 14th, 2023 at 2:11 p.m. the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received several 911 reports of a structure fire on Wilshire Lane in Barview.  Members of the Charleston Fire Department immediately responded and observed thick black smoke coming from all the windows and doors of the structure. Believing the resident was home, Charleston Fire Personnel immediately made entry into the structure and located a single occupant deceased.  Charleston Fire requested mutual aid assistance and several local fire departments responded to assist in extinguishing the structure fire.  The Coos County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation into the fire with the assistance of the Coos County Medical Examiner’s Office. After examining the scene of the incident the case was deemed non-criminal in nature.  The Sheriff’s Office would like recognize the members of the Charleston Fire Department for their life saving efforts upon initial arrival on sc

Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office In June, 1986, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Quartz Creek area regarding human skeletal remains being located on a homeowner’s property. The homeowner was in the process of putting in a new septic system when the owner discovered the remains in the ground approximately 4 feet deep and notified law enforcement. The homeowner had only owned the property for approximately 10 years.   With the remains, other items were located within the gravesite such as, fabric believed to be from a dress, a worn set of dentures and two rubber implements, believed to be from a walker or crutches.  At that time, law enforcement was unable to identify the decedent and forwarded the remains to the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office for further examination and DNA processing. It was believed based on the condition of the remains that the decedent may have been in the ground for approximately 15 to 25 years.  Between 1986 and 2016, the investigat

Coos County Sheriff's Office On February 13, 2023, at 4:43 p.m. Deputies Mong and Baker responded to a report of a burglary which had just occurred off North Coos River Hwy. The victim contacted the Coos County Sheriff’s Dispatch and stated he observed a man on his construction site, later identified as Patrick Freehill, crawling out of a hole of a residence under construction, where the plumbing went through. The victim stated the hole had been previously been covered by plywood which had been pushed in for Mr. Freehill to gain access to the house. The victim confronted the suspect (Freehill) who subsequently yelled "he is here. We got to go". The victim said he then saw another person leave from inside the residence. Both subjects fled from the residence in a black Nissan pick-up driving back towards the city of Coos Bay. The victim was able to take photographs of the suspects and provide their vehicle description to deputies while en-route to the location. Due to the v

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office IDLEYLD PARK, Ore.  - The Douglas County Major Crimes Team is investigating the death of a Glide man.  On Sunday, February 12, 2023, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office received a report of a male who was deceased on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Idleyld Park.  Deputies responded to the reported area and confirmed the death of 35-year-old Glide resident, Austin Mitchell Clark. The cause of death has been ruled a homicide; the circumstances of which remain under investigation. Detectives state the death is an isolated event and there is no threat to public safety. The Douglas County Major Crimes Team is investigating the incident, with the Sheriff's Office assigned as the lead investigating agency. Anyone with direct knowledge of Clark's activities prior to Sunday, February 12, 2023, are encouraged to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division at 541-440-4458. The Douglas County Ma

Coos County Sheriff's Office On February 14 th 2023 at 10:47 a.m. Sgt. J. Clayburn and several other deputies responded to the Lakeside area to a report of a woman who had accelerant poured on her and was subsequently nearly lit on fire. The victim was treated at the scene and transported by ambulance to a local medical facility.  During an investigation Sgt. Clayburn determined the suspect was Peter Sialaris (61) years of age of Lakeside. Probable cause for Mr. Sialaris arrest was established on the charges of attempted assault I, attempted arson I, and menacing domestic. Officers surrounded Mr. Sialaris’ residence believing him to be inside. The Emergency Response Team (ERT), which is a multi-agency team, was activated and responded to the suspect address inside the city of Lakeside. A search warrant was obtained and subsequently, Mr. Sialaris’ residence was searched, however he was not located.  A short time later Mr. Sialaris returned to his residence on foot, was interviewed

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On 02/11/2023 at approximately 7:00pm, deputies from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a single vehicle traffic crash in the 37100blk of Row River Rd, near the Row River School.  Preliminary investigation revealed that a silver 1992 Toyota pickup had been traveling westbound on Row River Rd. when it failed to negotiate a curve.  The truck slid before rolling over and ejecting a passenger, who was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Intoxication does not appear to be a factor in the crash.  This investigation is ongoing and the identities of those involved are being withheld at this time.  While deputies were investigating the crash, a 1997 Ford pickup driven by 51-year-old Richard Eugene Watkins attempted to drive through the crash scene and nearly struck a patrol car.  Deputies contacted Watkins and determined him to be under the influence of alcohol.  Watkins was arrested for DUII (LCSO Case #23-0847).  Click Here To Download Our

Oregon State Police On February 12, 2023, at approximately 7:20 P.M., an Oregon State Police Trooper stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 97 near E street in Madras.   During the stop, the Trooper noticed signs of criminal activity, and a consent to search the vehicle was conducted.  During the search of the vehicle, the Trooper located over 7 pounds of Methamphetamine.  The occupants of the vehicle, identified as Luiz Maria Ramirez-Gutierrez (42) and Reyna Paola Marin-Ramirez (20) both from Morrow, Washington, were lodged at the Jefferson County Jail for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Manufacture of a Controlled Substance and Attempted Distribution of Commercial Quantities of Methamphetamine.     OSP Troopers were assisted during the investigation by Detectives from the OSP-Criminal Investigations Division-Drug Enforcement Section (Domestic Highway Enforcement Initiative), Special Agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration – Bend Task Force, and the Deschutes County S

DCSO JAILVIEWER 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING  Level:   M 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE  Level:   F Click Here To Download Our App

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office ROSEBURG, Ore.  - The Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery which occurred Thursday evening at Log Cabin Grocery. On Thursday, February 9, 2023, at approximately 8:00 pm, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report of an armed robbery which had just occurred at the Log Cabin Grocery located at 4751 NE Stephens Street. Multiple law enforcement officers from the Sheriff's Office and Roseburg Police Department responded. Deputies have learned that a white male adult approximately 5'4" tall and approximately 220 pounds entered the store, displayed a handgun and began trying to gain access to the cash registers. The suspect then grabbed a register with an undisclosed amount of cash and ran out of the store with it. After an exhaustive area search, deputies located evidence but were unable to immediately locate the suspect.  “We are aggressively investigating this incident and will continue to bring this individual to justice,” Lt. Brad

DCSO JAILVIEWER 475.890 - UD OF METHAMPHETAMINE  Level:   F 475.894 - UP OF METHAMPHETAMINE  Level:   F 475.850 - UD OF HEROIN  Level:   F Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 000.999 - AGENCY HOLD - FEL  Level:   F 133.076 - FAIL TO APPEAR ON CRIMINAL CITATION  Level:   M 164.055 - THEFT 1ST DEG  Level:   F 165.800 - IDENTITY THEFT  Level:   F 164.245 - CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2ND DEG  Level:   M 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE  Level:   F 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE  Level:   F 819.300 - POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE  Level:   F 164.135 - UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE  Level:   F Click Here To Download Our App

Eugene Police Department At 10:43 p.m. on February 9, Eugene Police officers were called to respond to a physical dispute at East Broadway and Willamette Street. Upon arrival, they found two 18-year-old woman had had their vehicle taken by another woman, later identified as Jerimy Sara Laxton, age 37.  The driver of the vehicle, a Ford Focus, had gotten out of the vehicle and was approached by Laxton, who began pushing and shoving the her. When the victim began to scream, Laxton is reported to have made jabbing motions. The vehicle’s passenger got out and tried to come to her friend’s aid. But, Laxton is reported to have turned her attention to her and made jabbing motions to her as well. Laxton had a knife.  A 39-year-old man who works in the area ran over to help and told the teens to get away from Laxton. They stepped away and Laxton got into the vehicle and drove away at a high rate of speed eastbound on West Broadway towards Oak Street. The driver had some non-life threatening lac

LCSO JAILVIEWER 163.175 - ASSAULT 2ND DEG  Level:   F 161.405 - ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME - 2  Level:   F 164.135 - UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE  Level:   F 811.540 - ATT ELUDE POLICE OFC-VEHICLE - 1  Level:   M 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.427 - SEX ABUSE 1ST DEG  Level:   F 163.405 - SODOMY 1ST DEG  Level:   F 163.411 - SEXUAL PENETRATION WITH A FOREIGN OBJECT 1ST DEG  Level:   F 163.411 - SEXUAL PENETRATION WITH A FOREIGN OBJECT 1ST DEG  Level:   F 163.395 - SODOMY 2ND DEG  Level:   F 163.415 - SEX ABUSE 3RD DEG  Level:   M 163.385 - SODOMY 3RD DEG  Level:   F 163.425 - SEX ABUSE 2ND DEG  Level:   F Click Here To Download Our App

Oregon State Police On Thursday, February 9, 2023, at approximately 10:15 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 101 near milepost 213. Preliminary investigation revealed a red Ford Mustang, traveling northbound on Highway 101, crossed the center line and crashed head-on into a southbound red Chevrolet Silverado towing a trailered boat. The driver of the mustang, identified as Dustin Ray Fish (36) of Coquille, Oregon, was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.  The driver of the Silverado was transported to an area hospital with injuries. The Oregon State Police was assisted by Winchester Bay Fire, Reedsport Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Reedsport Fire, Lower Umpqua Ambulance Service, and Southern Oregon Chaplains.   Click Here To Download Our App

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.—On Feb. 7, at approximately 12:59 p.m., officers responded to a report of a bank robbery with a gun, at Wells Fargo bank, at 110 NE Roberts Ave. The suspect was gone prior to police arrival. The initial suspect description was a white male in his early 20s, wearing a ski mask, black hooded sweatshirt, and jeans. He was described as approximately 5-foot 10-inches tall, and 150 pounds. The suspect was last seen leaving the bank out of the east doors. Video evidence collected at the scene of the robbery narrowed down the suspect description, and showed the suspect leaving the area in an Uber rideshare vehicle. A detective assigned to the case contacted additional witnesses, while additional investigators assisted with evidence collection and interviews. Captain John Rasmussen noted, “This investigation was truly a team effort.” A suspect, 16-year-old male, was identified and taken into custody on Feb. 8. Detectives searched the suspect’s bedroom and backp

Oregon State Police On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at approximately 10:08 A.M., an Oregon State Police Trooper located a 2013 Hyundai SUV at the Santiam Rest Area off Interstate-5, near milepost 240. The Trooper, part of an OSP K-9 Team, made observations of the vehicle that led him to believe the driver was involved in criminal activity. After a conversation with the driver furthered the Trooper’s reasonable suspicion to believe criminal activity was occurring, a vehicle search was conducted. The Trooper located approximately 1.4 kilograms of fentanyl powder concealed in the vehicle. The driver, identified as Arlin Barahon-Erazo (18) from Oakland, California, was taken into custody and lodged in the Marion County Jail. OSP Troopers were assisted during the investigation by Detectives from the OSP-Criminal Investigations Division-Drug Enforcement Section (Domestic Highway Enforcement Initiative) and the Drug Enforcement Administration - Salem. The Oregon State Police-Domestic Highway En

Coos County Sheriff's Office On February 8 th , 2023 at 12:37 a.m. Sgt. S. Moore with the Coos County Sheriff’s Office responded an address on Two Mile Lane just South of the City of Bandon, to a report of an assault in progress at the location.  Sgt. Moore arrived on scene and learned the suspect, Andrew R. Davee (35) years of age from Bandon had already left the scene in a vehicle.  During an investigation Sgt. Moore spoke to the victim at the location who had a visible injury to his head, however he refused any medical treatment. The victim stated Mr. Davee had entered his residence by prying open the door with a metal pipe. Once inside the victim sated Mr. Davee threatened him with the metal pipe before striking him once with the pipe, in the right side of his head. Sgt. Moore developed probable cause (PC) for the arrest of Andrew R. Davee on the charges of burglary I, assault I and menacing. Sgt. Moore searched the surrounding area and was unsuccessful in locating Mr. Davee. A

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.—ON Feb. 8, at approximately 5:49p.m., Gresham police officers and medical personnel responded to a report of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian, in the 19100 block of SE Stark St. The adult male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The pedestrian was not in a marked crosswalk at the time of the crash. The East Metro Vehicular Crimes Team is investigation the crash.  Anyone that witnessed the collision is asked to call the lead investigator, Officer Scott McFarland, at 503.618.3155. 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. This home is a duplex with shared walls in a residential area.  This home and the occupants were the subjects of a long-term controlled substance investigation.  Deschutes County Sheriff SWAT Team members entered the home and encountered three adults. Unexpectedly, the SWAT Team also discovered an active clandestine lab alleged to extract   Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) was located on the property . Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is the prototypical indolethylamine hallucinogen.  Illicit DMT labs can require various volatile, highly flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures. These DMT processing labs also use Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), commonly known as lye. This

Oregon State Police On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at approximately 9:00 A.M., Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 58, milepost 59.  Preliminary investigation revealed a silver Honda Civic, driven by Cynthia Ann Waters (52) from Eugene, was eastbound when she lost control and struck a dump truck that was pulling a trailer. The dump truck driver, identified as Jesse Alan Rodolf (44) of Lakeview, was uninjured.  Cynthia Waters was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Icy road conditions are believed to be contributing factors in this crash. The Oregon State Police was assisted by the Oakridge Fire Department, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oregon Department of Transportation. Click Here To Download Our App

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received information on Friday, February 3 rd  of an attempted murder-for-hire plot. Investigator’s learned that 58-year-old John Robert Clarke had offered to pay a 3 rd  party an undisclosed amount of money to murder a person known to Clarke.  An extensive investigation determined probable cause to arrest Clarke for Solicitation to Commit Murder.  Clarke was taken into custody by Lane County Sheriff’s Office detectives and lodged at the Lane County Jail. This case has been referred to the Lane County District Attorney’s Office.  Additional details are not available at this time.   There is believed to be no ongoing threat to the public or victim in this case.  Click Here To Download Our App

Albany Police On February 8, 2023 at approximately 9:38am Albany Police Officers responded to a welfare check on a suicidal male at a residence in Southwest Albany. It was determined the male was armed and currently at Freeway Lakes, located on Three Lakes Rd, in his vehicle. Albany Police with the assistance of Linn County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to contact the male in his vehicle. Family members were already at the scene attempting to communicate with the distraught male. A trained Crisis Negotiator was enroute to the scene.  Officers and Deputies attempted to diffuse the situation from a distance and asked the male to drop his weapon. Officers and witnesses saw the male subject armed with a pistol moving it to his head and down to his side. Officers and Deputies attempted to remove the family from the scene and get them to safety. Witnesses on scene were heard yelling, “No, no” as the subject proceeded to point his weapon at officers. The male subject pointed his handgun at Off