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DCSO JAILVIEWER 813.010A - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS DUII  Level:   M 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING  Level:   M 144.350 - PAROLE VIOLATION  Level:   X Click Here To Download Our App

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office On Saturday February 25th, 2023, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit (SCU) conducted a short-term investigation into Jose Miguel Gomez for the distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine in Deschutes County. Utilizing various investigative means, detectives learned Gomez was distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine on Hunnell Road, Bend, Oregon. SCU Detectives conducted a large-scale surveillance operation and were able to identify a vehicle Gomez was travelling in as he was returning from the Vancouver, WA area. Investigators applied for and were granted a search warrant for the vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the warrant was executed. During the execution of the search warrant on the vehicle, investigators located a commercial quantity of suspected fentanyl pills, suspected fentanyl powder, and methamphetamine in a hidden compartment inside the vehicle. Gomez also had a crimin

Benton Co. Sheriff's Office CORVALLIS, Ore.  – On Sunday, February 26, 2023, at approximately 3:00 pm, Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) deputies responded to the 1700 block of NE Conifer Blvd, Corvallis, for a call of an unconscious two-month-old female. Medics transported the baby immediately to the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis where the infant was pronounced deceased. After an initial investigation, BCSO detectives arrested the 27-year-old father, Andrew Levi Oaks, for Criminal Mistreatment in the first degree. An autopsy later this week will determine additional charges. Oaks is currently lodged at the Benton County Jail where he is scheduled for an arraignment hearing this afternoon, February 27, 2023. Persons with additional information about case #22-526 are asked to email the Benton County Sheriff’s Office at  BentonCoSheriff@co.benton. or.us  or call their anonymous tipline at 541-753-8477. This is an ongoing investigation; no other details are b

Oregon State Police On Saturday, February 25, 2023, at approximately 3:40 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 26, near milepost 59, in Clackamas County. The preliminary investigation indicated a Subaru Outback, operated by Althea Spahn (26) of Beaverton, was westbound on Hwy 26 with 4 passengers. The Subaru lost control, spun out, crossed into the eastbound lane, and was struck by an oncoming ODOT snowplow, operated by Jessie White (29) of Troutdale.  Two passengers of the Subaru, Lillian Alma Spahn (24) of Portland and Micah Paul Strauss (28) of Portland, were pronounced deceased at the scene.  The three surviving occupants of the Subaru and the operator of the ODOT snowplow were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment. The roadway was closed for approximately 6 hours while the on-scene investigation was conducted.  Poor road conditions have been determined to be a significant contributor to this crash. OSP was assisted by AMR, Hoodland F

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 9:27 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported hit and run at NW Glencoe Road and NW Zion Church Road in unincorporated Washington County. It was reported that utility lines were down after a large white utility truck crashed into a utility pole. The caller stated that the suspect vehicle fled and was last seen driving westbound on NW Zion Church Road.  When deputies arrived, they found a utility pole sheared off and utility lines across the roadway. Deputies located a fluid trail that the suspect vehicle had left, and they began following it. At 9:58 p.m., deputies responded to a crash at SW Patton Valley Road and SW Dundee Road. The fluid trail that the deputy was following led straight to this location. When deputies arrived, they located a Portland General Electric (PGE) utility truck on its side in a ditch. The driver, 32-year-old Quenton Berger of Hillsboro, stated that he lost

Coos County Sheriff's Office On February 25th, 2023 at 1:46 p.m. the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of an assault which occurred at China Flats Campground near Powers, Oregon the night prior. Deputy Freerkesn was tasked with investigating the incident.   As a result of the investigation the Coos County Sheriff’s Office has issued probable cause (PC) arrest for Travis Baker (41) years of age from Powers, Oregon on the charges of  assault IV domestic, menacing,  and strangulation. Travis Baker my be associated with a gray Dodge Pick-up, bearing Oregon license plates, and having a right-side window broken out.   If you know Travis Baker’s whereabouts or have any further information please contact the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center or Deputy Freerksen at 541-396-2106. RE: Case number S23-04458 Click Here To Download Our App

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office WINSTON, Ore. -  An 18-year-old Roseburg man died Thursday morning following a single vehicle traffic crash.  On Thursday, February 23, 2023, shortly before 8:00 am, 9-1-1 were notified of a vehicle in the river following a vehicle crash near Brockway Road and Willis Creek Road.  The Sheriff's Office responded to find a 2003 Toyota Tacoma pickup which had gone through a bridge railing and fallen approximately 30 feet below into the river landing on its top. With the assistance of swift water rescue crews and Bill's Towing, the vehicle was recovered. The driver of the pickup, 18-year-old Roseburg resident Austin Luke Cross of Roseburg, was located inside and was declared deceased at the scene.  Investigators have determined that Cross was traveling westbound on Brockway Road when he lost control of the vehicle on the icy roadway. Speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash.  The Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Winston Poli

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.045 - THEFT 2ND DEG  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.045 - THEFT 2ND DEG  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.354 - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2ND DEG  Level:   M 164.135 - UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE  Level:   F 164.225 - BURGLARY 1ST DEG  Level:   F 163.160 - ASSAULT 4TH DEG  Level:   M 163.190 - MENACING  Level:   M 164.354 - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2ND DEG  Level:   M 164.245 - CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2ND DEG  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

Oregon City Police Dept. Tonight, at about 7:40 p.m. the Portland Police Bureau arrested 29-year-old Mason Estabrook in the 400 block of NE Davis St. in Portland.  Mason was turned over to Oregon City Police Detectives and will be lodged at the Clackamas County Jail on charges of Murder II, Assault I, Burglary 1, and Unlawful Use of A Weapon.  The Oregon City Police Detectives, along with members of the Clackamas County Major Crimes Team are continuing their investigation.  We would like to thank the Portland Police Bureau, the Clackamas County Major Crimes Team, and the public for providing information leading to the quick apprehension of Mason Estabrook.  ********PREVIOUS RELEASE BELOW********** On February 22nd, 2023, at about 4:45 p.m. the Oregon City Police Department responded to a death investigation in the 900 block of Josephine St. in Oregon City.  Upon arriving, patrol officers located a 71-year-old deceased male inside the residence.  Oregon City Detectives, along with the C

Coos County Sheriff's Office In early February 2023 Sgt. Boswell from the Coos County Sheriff’s Office received information about a large illegal indoor marijuana grow. Sgt. Boswell diligently worked the investigation over several weeks with Sgt. Whittenburg from the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (S.C.I.N.T.) On February 23 rd , 2023 at 10:00 a.m. S.C.I.N.T, Sgt. Boswell and the Coos County Emergency Response Team (ERT) responded to an address on Catching Slough Lane, near Coos Bay to serve a search warrant with respect to the large-scale illegal marijuana grow.  Officers located the following during the execution of the search warrant.   948 marijuana plants in different stages of growth  48 pounds of marijuana in the process of drying 18 pounds of processed marijuana $2000.00 cash A Glock 9mm handgun The suspect was identified as Chris Matusz (46) years of age of Coos Bay. An investigation is on-going and when completed Mr. Matusz will be referred to the Coos County Dist

Oregon State Police On October 1, 2022, the opening day of the rifle deer season, deer hunters contacted Oregon State Troopers to advise they had located a deceased bull elk. The bull elk was located on private timber company lands off Kingsbury Lane north of Elgin, Oregon in the Wenaha Wildlife Management Unit. Fish and Wildlife Troopers responded to the scene and determined the bull elk had been shot from Kingsbury Lane with a rifle and had been left to waste. The elk had been shot a couple of days prior and no part of the elk had been removed or any attempt to salvage the meat had been taken.  With the public's assistance, Troopers developed a suspect in the case.  Cody Murrill, (42) of Elgin, Oregon, was interviewed, cited, and released to appear in court for criminal charges of Unlawful Take of a Branch Antlered Bull Elk and Waste of Wildlife.  On January 20, 2023, Cody Murrill appeared in the Union County Circuit Court and plead guilty to the charges.  He was sentenced to 10

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office GLIDE, Ore.  – A Glide teen located human remains in the forest south east of Glide last week.  On Thursday, February 16, 2023, the Sheriff’s Office was notified by a caller that his son, who had been antler shed hunting, located what were believed to be human remains in the Thunder Mountain area of Glide.  Deputies located the area described and confirmed the presence of skeletal human remains. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division and Medical Examiner were notified and have been investigating the death since the discovery. Investigators have withheld a public statement about the discovery to collect evidence at the location, conduct follow up and to protect the integrity of the investigation. Working in partnership with the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office, positive identification of the remains is currently being conducted. Anyone with information as to who the remains may belong to is strongly urged to contact the Douglas

DCSO JAILVIEWER 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING  Level:   M 813.010A - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS DUII  Level:   M 162.315 - RESISTING ARREST  Level:   M 163.187 - STRANGULATION  Level:   M 163.160 - ASSAULT 4TH DEG  Level:   M 811.700 - FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES OF A DRIVER - PROPERTY DAMAGE (HIT & RUN)  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.-Gresham Police Department officers are currently responding to multiple crashes and hazards including spun-out cars, cars into trees and street signs, and more. This is making it challenging to be able to respond to 911 calls. The roads in Gresham and east Multnomah County are very hazardous, and we are asking people to stay where they are at if they don't absolutely have to be somewhere else. The weather forecast is for this weather to continue and not change or melt overnight, so expect more of the same dangers in the morning. Click Here To Download Our App

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office On February 21, 2023, about 4:45pm, deputies from the Sheriff’s Office Enforcement Division, Jefferson Contract, along with detectives from the Criminal Investigations Unit responded to a report of a citizen finding a female, deceased, in a field at the dead-end of Tenth Street in Jefferson, Oregon. The Marion County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to assist. Today, an autopsy was performed by the State Medical Examiner and the death has been determined to be natural causes. The female found, was a white female, unknown age, 5’3 ½”, 128 pounds, wearing a red tank top, camo colored long sleeve shirt, Green sweatshirt, green sweatpants, and black tennis shoes. She was described as having a brooch attached to the green sweatshirt in the left chest area with a white pearl-looking piece in the middle of it. We are asking anyone with information on a possible identify for this female to please call Deputy N. Morse, 971-720-0726. Click Here To Download Our

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office Update:   As of 3:30pm the lockdown at Lane Community College has been lifted.   Authorities have determined there to be no credible threat. Circumstances surrounding the initial report of an armed person on campus are under investigation.   02/22/2023 – 2:06pm Lane County Sheriff’s deputies are currently on scene at the LCC Main Campus after receiving the report of an armed person on campus.   There have been no reports of shots fired or injuries.   Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area until additional information becomes available.  Click Here To Download Our App

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On Saturday 02/18/2023 at approximately 4:22pm, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a man had fallen off a cliff located between the Aufderheide Hwy (USFS Rd. 19) and Cougar Reservoir, near the Terwilliger Hot Springs.  First responders arrived and were able to see the man lying motionless on the ground at the bottom of a cliff, but due to the extreme terrain, the rescuers were not able to immediately reach him.  Lane County Sheriff Search and Rescue personnel had also been enroute and upon arrival used ropes to rappel down the cliff. The victim, a 22-year old man from the Salem area, was determined to be deceased.  His identity is being withheld at this time. Preliminary investigation shows that the man’s fall was likely accidental.  Click Here To Download Our App

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon EUGENE, Ore.—A Grants Pass, Oregon man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to federal prison today for stealing more than $70,000 from the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. After pleading guilty to one count each of stealing from a Tribal organization and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, Kevin Lee Jones, 34, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison and 3 years’ supervised release. Jones was also ordered to pay $74,228 in restitution to the Cow Creek Tribe. According to court documents, on September 6, 2021, Jones attempted to disguise his identity and stole $74,228 in cash from a business owned by the Cow Creek Tribe in Canyonville, Oregon. Several weeks later, in October 2021, Jones, who has a lengthy criminal history and, as a convicted felon, was prohibited from possessing firearms, was found unresponsive in a car in Grants Pass with a loaded pistol

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore.  - All Douglas County schools have been released from lockdown.  The Sheriff's Office, working in conjunction with other local law enforcement agencies, responded this morning to  false  reports of active shooters in various Douglas County schools. Law Enforcement responded to each report utilizing active shooter response protocols and assessed each situation. Out of an abundance of caution, all schools were advised to activate their lockdown procedures.  Each school in the county was visited by law enforcement and determined to be safe at which point that school would be released from the lockdown. All lockdowns have been lifted and classes have resumed. If you have further concerns, please contact your local school office. The Sheriff's Office was in communication with school administrators and the Douglas Education Services District who assisted greatly during the initial response phase.  Click Here To Download Our App

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore.  - Law enforcement is receiving  FALSE  reports of an active shooter at various Douglas County Schools. At this time, all reports are false. However, law enforcement is responding to each report and taking each report seriously. Law enforcement is working in partnership with all schools to ensure safety of students and staff. Parents may have a reaction to want to pick up their child from school and we urge parents to please not do that. Doing so can result in additional chaos and panic as well as detract law enforcement from focusing on their assigned tasks.  “We believe these to be swatting incidents to instigate police response and generate panic among responders and community members,” Lt. Brad O'Dell said. “There have been similar incidents occurring nationwide for at least the past 24 hours. Law Enforcement will respond to and assess each incident appropriately.” Lt O'Dell also recommends that the community avoid calli

Oregon Dept. of Corrections An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Michael M. McDonell, died the evening of February 19, 2023. McDonnell was incarcerated at Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) in Salem and passed away at a local hospital while on hospice care. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified.  McDonnell entered DOC custody on May 16, 1984, from Lane and Douglas Counties with no release date. McDonnell was 71 years old. DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 12,000 men and women who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request out of respect for any family or victims. OSP is a multi-custody prison located in Salem that houses approximately 2,000 adults in custody. OSP is surrounded by a 25-foot-high wall with 10 towers. The facility has multiple special housing units

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office UPDATE  On Tuesday, February 20, 2023, at 11:30 p.m., officers from the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) located Edward Loo in NW Portland. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the community and PPB for their help in finding Loo. On Tuesday, February 20, 2023, at 8:45 p.m. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a missing and endangered person in unincorporated Washington County near the City of Tigard. Deputies learned 89-year-old Edward Loo left his home near the 8200 block of SW Glencreek Court and did not return. Loo left in his 2018 4-door Honda Civic, with Oregon license plate 545KWD, and was going to the Pet Smart near Washington Square. Loo never arrived at Pet Smart. Loo was last seen wearing blue jeans and a navy-blue t-shirt. Loo is 5’ 5”, 160 lbs., has white hair and brown eyes, and wears glasses.  Loo lives with dementia and may be disoriented when located.  Please contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 50

Coos County Sheriff's Office On February 20, 2023, at 1:13 p.m. Deputy R. Baker was dispatched to an address on Spinreel Road, near Lakeside to a report of theft of mail in progress. When en-route the Coos County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center advised Deputy Baker the suspect vehicle had fled from the location.  A short time later Deputy Baker and an Oregon State Trooper turned onto Spinreel Road from Highway 101, and located the suspect vehicle on the side of the road under the railroad bridge. It should be noted Deputy Baker had contacted this vehicle earlier while patrolling Lakeside due to suspicious circumstances he observed while on general patrol of the area. At that time no crime was observed.    Kaitlyn Campbell (24) years of age, was sitting in the suspect vehicle with a male occupant. While speaking with Kaitlyn and the man, Deputy Baker observed Kaitlyn become agitated and strike the man in the head with a closed fist. Deputy Baker and the Trooper immediately took Kaitlyn in

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.—On Feb. 20, at approximately 2:50p.m., Gresham police officers and medical personnel responded to a report of a traffic collision involving a U-Haul truck and pedestrian, in the 16800 block of E Burnside St. The truck came to rest on the Max tracks. Max trains were stopped in both directions and motorists are asked to avoid Burnside Rd, from 172 nd  Ave to 162 nd  Ave. Westbound vehicular traffic was completely closed on Burnside but for the investigation and was re-opened just after 5:30p.m. Max trains are expected to resume shortly.   The adult female pedestrian was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Shortly before 5:00p.m., investigators learned that the pedestrian succumbed to her injuries.   The East Metro Vehicular Crimes Team is investigation the crash.  Anyone that witnessed the collision is asked to call the Gresham Police Tip-Line 503

Jackson County Sheriff's Office Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) responded Friday night at 11 p.m to a call for a lost and stranded Sam’s Valley man between Canyonville and White City, Oregon. Douglas County SAR responded to assist due to a portion of the search area being in their jurisdiction. The search continued throughout the night and morning due to the large geographical area. SAR teams carried out the search using 4X4 vehicles and a fixed wing aircraft.  The SAR aircraft located the missing man’s vehicle at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, but he was not near his truck. A SAR vehicle team was quickly redirected to the area where they located the missing man attempting to walk out approximately four miles from his vehicle. The man was cold but uninjured. Thanks to our JCSAR Team and Douglas County SAR for their hard work and dedication to those we serve.  Click Here To Download Our App

ODOT: SW Oregon GLENDALE – Interstate 5 motorists should expect weekday traffic delays through southern Douglas County the next two weeks for tree removal. Starting Monday, Feb. 20, contractors for ODOT will fell trees along the center median and shoulder of I-5 between Glendale and Azalea (milepost 80-88). The work is scheduled from Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rolling slowdowns will be used in both directions and most delays will be less than 20 minutes. Southbound traffic will be affected between Canyonville (Exit 98) and Glendale (Exit 80), while northbound traffic will see slowdowns from Sunny Valley (Exit 71) to Quines Creek (Exit 86). Flaggers will hold traffic at each on-ramp in these areas for 10-20 minutes. The work may also require lane and shoulder closures in both directions. Motorists should watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes. Removing the trees will help improve safety by establishing a clear zone along the I-5 travel lanes in thi

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.165 - ASSAULT 3RD DEG  Level:   F 166.065A - HARASSMENT  Level:   M 163.205 - CRIMINAL MISTREATMENT 1ST DEG  Level:   F Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM  Level:   F 162.145 - ESCAPE 3RD DEG  Level:   M 162.315 - RESISTING ARREST  Level:   M 000.999 - AGENCY HOLD - FEL  Level:   F Click Here To Download Our App