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Gresham Police Dept The Gresham Police Department is continuously working to keep the Gresham community safe. On April 24, officers discovered and seized a large quantity of dangerous fentanyl powder and pills, cash proceeds from drug sales, and illegally possessed weapons. Officers in our department are working tirelessly to deter crime in our city. The following highlights the critical work our department undertakes each and every day.   At about 3:30p.m., officers assigned to patrol responded to a disturbance in the 900 block of northeast Hood Ave., on a report that a maintenance employee in an apartment complex was threatened by a juvenile male with a gun. Officers arrived and attempted to stop 3 males they determined to be involved in the disturbance based on the description provided by the victim. After a short foot pursuit, all three were stopped and two non-serialized handguns, sometime referred to as “ghost guns,” were recovered. Emanual Castrejon, 18, of Gresham, was lodged a

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon PORTLAND, Ore.—A suspected drug trafficker faces federal charges after he was caught transporting dozens of pounds of powdered fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other illegal drugs on Interstate 5 near Salem, Oregon. Miguel Cruz-Barrales, 22, whose place of residence is unknown, has been charged by criminal complaint with possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. According to court documents, on April 23, 2023, an Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Barrales on Interstate 5 south of Salem. The trooper’s canine alerted to two duffle bags located in the trunk of the vehicle that contained numerous packages suspected to contain powdered fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other illegal drugs. The packages were later confirmed to contain 15 kilograms of powdered fentanyl, 24.4 kilograms of methamphetamine, .6 kilograms of heroin, and 4.6 kilograms of cocaine. On April 24, 2023, Cr

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon PORTLAND, Ore.—An Arizona man is facing federal charges after he was caught transporting 100,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, two pounds of powdered fentanyl, and six pounds of cocaine on Interstate 84 in La Grande, Oregon. Moises Rojo Velazquez, 36, of Phoenix, Arizona, has been charged by criminal complaint with possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl. According to court documents, on April 21, 2023, an Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Rojo Velazquez on Interstate 84 westbound in La Grande. The vehicle was occupied by Rojo Velazquez, a passenger, and the passenger’s 17-year-old daughter. A second trooper located a large camo bag on the rear floorboard of the vehicle. The bag was found to contain more than 100,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, two pounds of powdered fentanyl, and six pounds of cocaine. On April 24, 2023, Rojo Velazquez made his

Oregon State Police On April 21, 2023, at approximately 6:37 am, a Trooper from the La Grande Area Command stopped a vehicle traveling westbound on Interstate 84 near La Grande, Oregon.  While on the stop, the Trooper observed signs of criminal activity.  A search of the vehicle was conducted which led to the seizure of approximately 100,000 Fentanyl pills, 3 Kilograms of Heroin and 1 Kilogram of Fentanyl Powder.   This case is being investigated jointly by the Oregon State Police and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). It is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.  Click Here To Download Our App

Oregon State Police On April 23, 2023, at about 9:15 a.m., An OSP Trooper out of the Salem Area Command stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation.  While on the stop, the Trooper observed signs of criminal activity and subsequently asked for consent to search the vehicle.  The driver denied consent but admitted to importing marijuana from California.  OSP K-9 Titan was deployed and alerted to a large duffel bag in the trunk.  An additional search of the vehicle revealed a large amount of various controlled substances.   51 lbs. of suspected Methamphetamine 31 lbs. of suspected powder fentanyl 9 lbs. of suspected cocaine 2 lbs. of suspected heroin Both occupants of the vehicle were detained, interviewed, and charged with federal drug charges and lodged at the Multnomah County Jail. This case is being investigated jointly by the Oregon State Police and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and OSP. It is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On Sunday, 04/23/2023, at approximately 1:00pm, Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of an armed robbery at a local coffee business in the 35000blk of Hwy. 58 in Pleasant Hill. An employee reported that a male pointed a handgun directly at her and demanded that she give him all of the cash inside of the register.  The male then departed the location in an unknown direction with an undisclosed amount of cash. Deputies reviewed surveillance video and were able to see that the male left in an older model purple Ford Taurus. This vehicle and its occupants had also been spotted earlier in the day behaving suspiciously at another area business.  The involved vehicle was observed driving on Hwy. 99E by a Junction City police officer at about 2:30pm.  Deputies responded and contacted the occupants after they pulled into a driveway in the 95000blk of Hwy. 99E.  The occupants of the vehicle were detained without incident. One of those detained matc

Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office SOUTHERN JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives are investigating a suspicious death after skeletal remains were discovered April 14 in a remote area in a rural southern Jackson County. The suspicious nature of the scene led to JCSO detectives and medical examiners responding to investigate. The rugged terrain and remote area required JCSO Search and Rescue to assist in recovering the body. Due to the ongoing investigation, the exact location of the remains will not be released at this time.   A forensic pathologist conducted an autopsy and concluded the remains were most likely female. Investigators are working to identify the subject and the cause and manner of death. Due to the advanced stages of decomposition, state medical examiners will conduct further testing. This case is under further investigation with detectives following additional leads. No more information is available at this time.  Click Here To Download

Coos County Sheriff's Office On April 22 nd , 2023, at 7:00 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of a man and woman attempting to break into a residence on East Bay Road near North Bend.  Deputies S. Starr and B. Davis responded to the area, where they observed a man and woman walking away from the reported address. Deputies contacted the pair, who were identified as Lanie N. Denton (26) and Tyler J. Harden (32), who both denied involvement and told deputies they were fishing in the area. During the investigation, Lanie and Tyler were seen attempting to break in and tamper with the property's surveillance cameras.  As a result of the investigation, Lanie N. Denton (26) and Tyler J. Harden (32) were both arrested on the charges of attempted burglary I and criminal trespass II. Lanie and Tyler were transported to the Coos County Jail, where Lanie remains in custody, and Tyler was released on his own recognizance.  Click Here To Download Our App

Marion Co. Sheriff's Office On Saturday evening, April 22, 2023, at approximately 10:50 p.m. a 911 caller reported a single-vehicle rollover crash on Lancaster Drive NE, north of Silverton Road NE. When emergency responders arrived, they located the driver and a 15-year-old passenger at the scene of the crash. A third occupant from the gray 2006 Mazda 6 is reported to have ran from the car before deputies arrived. The 15-year-old male passenger sustained life-threatening injuries in the crash and was taken to an area hospital by ambulance. The passenger is currently in critical condition. The driver of the Mazda, Fernando Guzman Guzman (20), was also transported to an area hospital for evaluation following the crash. Guzman Guzman was arrested for Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicants and Assault in the 2 nd  Degree. He is currently lodged at the Marion County Jail, scheduled for arraignment Monday, April 24, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. Investigators from the Marion County multi-a

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Friday, April 21, 2023, at 6:15 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 12700 block of NW Dogwood Street. Multiple community members called to report seeing a road rage incident and hearing gunshots.  Deputies arrived and contacted the victim, who had been shot once in her chest. Deputies began providing medical aid to the victim until paramedics from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue and Metro West Ambulance Service could take over.  The victim was transported to a local hospital, where she was treated for her injuries and later released.  Detectives from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.  Detectives learned that the suspect, 43-year-old Glen Alen Hornsby Jr. of Hillsboro, attempted to rob the victim and shot her once. The victim got away and fled in her vehicle, but Hornsby gave chase and shot at her vehicle. Hornsby left the area before de

DCSO JAILVIEWER 811.540.3.B - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - FOOT  Level:   M 162.315 - RESISTING ARREST  Level:   M 811.540.3.B - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - FOOT  Level:   M 000.999 - AGENCY HOLD  Level:   F Click Here To Download Our App

Grants Pass Police Department Grants Pass, Ore. – This morning at 9:10 am, a Grants Pass Police Officer spotted a stolen Dodge Truck and followed it to the area of NE Hillcrest Lane near NE Terrace Drive. When the driver of the stolen vehicle pulled into a residential driveway, the officer coordinated with other responding units to drive in behind the stolen truck to make the arrest. When the officers did so, they saw the suspect enter the driver’s seat of a white Acura and begin ramming vehicles, including the patrol cars, as officers blocked him in. The suspect left the vehicle behind and attempted to flee on foot. With the assistance of the Oregon State Police and the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, Grants Pass Police quickly set up a perimeter around the neighborhood to capture the suspect. A detective in an unmarked vehicle spotted the suspect with a bicycle he had stolen. The suspect once again fled and began jumping fences toward Interstate 5. The suspect eventually ran out o

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 12:15 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an apartment complex in the 18800 block of SW Farmington Road. Multiple community members called to report that they had heard a gunshot and saw a woman in the apartment complex that appeared to have been injured.  Deputies arrived and contacted the victim, who was outside an apartment and had been shot once in her leg. Deputies began providing medical aid to the victim until paramedics from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue and Metro West Ambulance Service could take over.  The victim was transported to a local hospital, where she is being treated for her injuries. The victim is currently in stable condition.  Detectives from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.  Detectives learned that the suspect, 20-year-old Miguel Vidalez of Portland, and the victim’s daughter were in a

Jackson County Sheriff's Office JCSO Case 23-2239 APPLEGATE, Ore. – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives are on-scene of a homicide that occurred early this morning in rural Jacksonville. Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon ECSO 911 dispatch received a call at 2:26 a.m. for a shooting at a residence in the 14000 block of Upper Applegate Road. JCSO deputies responded, discovered the scene was a homicide, and notified Criminal Investigations Division (CID) detectives and Medical Examiners. A primary suspect has been identified and is on-the-run. The victim identification is pending next-of-kin notification. The suspect, Michael Wayne Ray, 64, of Jacksonville, is described as a white male with blue eyes and grey hair, 5’9” tall, weighing 190 lbs. (pictured here). He is considered armed and dangerous. If you see the suspect, do not approach, instead call 911 immediately. This case is active and ongoing with detectives following additional leads. Oregon State Police

STANFIELD, OR -- An ODOT employee was injured in a work zone  Wednesday  afternoon when a minivan crashed into the excavator he was unloading. The ODOT worker was transported to  Good S hepherd Medical Center in Hermiston  where he was treated for minor cuts and scrapes and released a short time later. The minivan was towed from the scene. The crash took place shortly after 1 p.m. on U.S. 395-A at milepost 9.8, north of Stanfield. At the time of the crash, the worker’s trailer truck, loaded with an excavator, was parked on the shoulder. The worker was unloading the excavator, preparing to do sign work, when a minivan traveling south hit the excavator. Oregon State Police, ODOT and other emergency responders assisted at the crash site. The crash is a harsh reminder for drivers to slow down, move over, and be extra vigilant around work zones. This week, April 17-21, is National Work Zone Awareness Week. To keep work zones safer for everyone, drivers must: Pay attention and focus on the r

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 2:17 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a vehicle driving into Henry Hagg Lake near Boat Ramp A. When deputies arrived, they were told by multiple witnesses that they saw a person in a small pickup truck drive into the lake and sink underwater. The Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol, Remotely Operated Vehicle Team (ROVT), and Gaston Fire and Rescue responded to the lake and were able to locate the vehicle. The Lake Oswego Fire and Rescue Dive Team also responded and assisted with removing the vehicle from the lake. Once removed, deputies found the person in the vehicle deceased. The deceased was identified as 71-year-old Janine Vuylsteke of Forest Grove and her family has been notified.  Members of the Sheriff’s Office Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) and the Washington County Medical Examiner’s Office arrived to assist. The investigation is ongoing, and additional informat

Medford Police Dept.   Since the start of 2023, the Medford Police Department (MPD) has seen a staggering number of suspected overdose deaths within the Medford area. The Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement (MADGE) Team are actively working cases to combat current drug issues by putting an incredible amount of time and resources into fentanyl related cases.  As previously mentioned by MPD , MADGE has seen the presence of xylazine (a central nervous system depressant) in recent fentanyl seizures.  “Fentanyl and xylazine are being found in everything right now,” said MADGE Sergeant Josh Reimer, referencing other drug seizures such as cocaine, methamphetamine or counterfeit opiate pills.  In March 2023, MPD responded to a total of 13 suspected overdose deaths within the City of Medford. This number is alarming, and the public should heed the advice from medical personnel and local law enforcement warning of the dangers of drug use in general.  “Any type of experimentation with street d

DCSO JAILVIEWER 475.752.1.B - UM OR UD CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCHEDULE II  Level:   F 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

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old. Amar Deweese was last seen at the East Portland Community Center in the 700 block of SE 106 th  Ave, at 5:30p.m., on Tuesday, April 18. Amar did not return to his residence in Gresham. Amar sometimes uses the last name Nylan. Amar’s family says he is overly trusting of others to care for him and want him to return home.   Amar is described by his family as a Black male who is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has short black hair and was last seen wearing a red coat, gray shirt, blue sweatpants, and white Nike Air Force One shoes. Anyone who knows of Amar’s whereabouts is asked to call the non-emergency police line at 503-823-3333. Click Here To Download Our App

Oregon State Police On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at approximately 1:17 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-30, near milepost 76, in Clatsop County.   The preliminary investigation revealed a westbound tan Kia Rio sedan, operated by Claudia Elizabeth Bell (22) of Oregon City, lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a curve during inclement weather. The Kia Rio turned sideways in an uncontrolled slide, completely entering the eastbound lanes where it was struck in the passenger side by an eastbound red Kenworth log truck, operated by Dominic Enzo Rizzo (22) of Astoria.    The operator of the Kia, Claudia Bell, and her passenger, identified as Monelle Jun Lumapas (19) of Portland, were found deceased at the scene.    The operator of the log truck (Rizzo) was transported by ambulance for suspected injuries but was determined to be uninjured. Rizzo fully cooperated with law enforcement during the investigation.     A diesel leak was identified by incid

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Oregon State Police On Monday, April 17, 2023, investigators, with the use of law enforcement resources, located Rene Castro (36) at a residence in Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon.  The Oregon State Police SWAT team, along with members of the FBI, Ontario Police Department, Malheur County Sheriff’s Office, and other agencies, surrounded a residence in Ontario at approximately 6:40 A.M. and began calling occupants from the home.  At approximately 7:40 A.M., Rene Castro exited a structure and was taken into custody by OSP SWAT personnel.  Neither Castro nor SWAT personnel were injured during his arrest. We want to thank the team of investigators who have been working tirelessly for the past 36 hours to locate and arrest Castro.  While the arrest has been made, the investigators are still processing evidence and continuing their work. Click Here To Download Our App

Coos County Sheriff's Office On April 15 th , 2023, at 3:40 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a call from a concerned citizen who had been recreating on the dunes and returned to the Old Bark Staging Area. The caller reported that several people were intoxicated, and one was driving a “side-by-side”  in the parking area and on the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (ODNRA). The “side-by-side” was described as an orange and black Polaris.  Deputies M.R. Smith and B. Kent from the Dunes Division of the Sheriff’s Office responded via the (ODNRA) from Riley Ranch to attempt to locate the “side-by-side.”  Deputies M.R. Smith and B. Kent arrived at the Old Bark Staging area and located the vehicle and person which had been reported to dispatch.  At this time, the “side-by-side” was not in operation. Deputies contacted Tristan L. Canepa (29), who was standing next to the vehicle and was visibly intoxicated. Tristan was advised not to operate any motor vehi

Albany Police On Saturday, April 15, 2023, at about 9:23pm Albany Police Department received a 911 call from the 1500 block of Del Rio Ave SE, Albany, Linn County, OR.  The 911 call was an open line and sounds of disturbance were heard.  Officers responded to the area and located Michael Flitcroft (45) in the street near the residence.  Flitcroft was detained by police without incident.  Officers were alerted to the inside of the residence where they found Flitcroft’s mother, Suzanne Smith (67) deceased from apparent homicidal violence.  Suzanne Smith and her husband, Stewart Smith, are long-time residents of Albany and lived at the residence alone with their pets.   Michael Flitcroft has been arrested on multiple charges related to this incident including Murder in the Second Degree.  Michael Flitcroft was also arrested for assault in the fourth degree for injuring Stewart Smith.  Albany Police are continuing their investigation with the assistance of the Linn County Sheriff Office, L

Oregon State Police On April 15, 2023, at approximately 8:20pm, Nyssa Police Department Reserve Officer Joseph Johnson (43) was dispatched to a call of concern regarding a violent individual damaging property and threatening others near a residence in Nyssa. In the process of responding, Officer Johnson learned the suspect (Rene Castro) had fled in a vehicle and began a pursuit through the city. When it appeared, the vehicle was stopping at the residence at the corner of Locust and 3 rd  Street N., Officer Johnson pulled off the road as well. Immediately upon making the stop, an armed subject (believed to be Castro) began shooting at Officer Johnson. There was no time to return fire before Officer Johnson was fatally hit. Castro fled the scene immediately. EMTs were on scene in record time, with the Malheur County Sheriff’s department right behind, but Officer Johnson was already deceased. An Oregon State Trooper arrived soon after and assisted the Sheriff’s Deputy in setting up a peri

Jackson County Roads A motor vehicle accident has caused an extended closure of the intersection of Antioch Rd and Beagle Rd in the Sams Valley area this afternoon.  Use alternate routes and avoid the area for the next several hours. Click Here To Download Our App

Benton Co. Sheriff's Office CORVALLIS, Ore.  – On Thursday, April 13, 2023, Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Deputies responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 99W, north of Monroe, Oregon. At 2:48 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 99W, just north of Old River Road. The driver, a 62-year-old male from Junction City, was northbound in a Kia Spectra when his car traveled across the centerline and crashed into a large tree on the west side of the highway.  The male was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis where he was later pronounced deceased. His next of kin was notified by the Junction City Police Department.  The BCSO Crash Team observed no indication of braking or evasive maneuvering before the crash, consistent with a medical incident. Investigators also learned the male had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit, which is believed to have been a factor in the cra

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On April 13, 2023, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted a child predator sting where investigators used multiple dating applications, social media sites, and other online platforms to pose as underage boys and girls. The people contacted the profiles online and offered to meet a person they believed to be a child for sex. When the people arrived to meet the child, they were instead contacted by law enforcement and arrested. During the mission, multiple people immediately ended their conversations once they learned the person they were talking to clearly identified as a minor who provided a specific age. The following people were arrested for the felony crimes of luring a minor and online sexual corruption of a child in the first degree: Sean Baba, 29, of Portland. Baba was working as the Director of Music Ministry at St. Pius X Church and School in the Cedar Mill community. The church and school were notified of his arrest and have fully

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.- At approximately 12:46 this afternoon, patrol officers responded to the area of SE 190th Ave. and SE Division St. on the report a suspicious male standing in a parking lot, holding a gun. A 911 caller saw the man trying to break into vehicles before walking eastbound on Division St., with a female.  A short time later, the couple was seen entering the parking lot of the nearby Mountain Knolls Apartments, 3180 NW Division St., Gresham, where another caller believed the suspects were associated with a possibly stolen 2011 Kia Sportage. Officers later determined the Kia was reported stolen on April 9, from the 2900 Block of W. Powell Blvd., Gresham. As officers arrived, the suspects ran to evade capture, but both were apprehended a short time later and taken into custody without further incident. During the ensuing investigation, Sergeant Tom Walker located a large set of keys; approximately 265 apartment keys (photo). The keys and some other equipment r

Washington Co. District Attorney's Office HILLSBORO, Ore. (April 11, 2023) — Today, Lenddell Lee Sneed, age 34, pleaded guilty to two counts of Robbery in the First Degree. Deputy District Attorney Alyssa Camp prosecuted the case before Judge Ricardo Menchaca. Judge Menchaca sentenced Sneed to 120 months in prison with three years of post-prison supervision. Around 1:00 p.m. on February 13, 2023, Sneed approached an employee of the Tigard Bowl in Tigard, Ore., and claimed that a bill was stuck in one of the video lottery machines. When the employee retrieved the key and opened the machine to recover the bill, Sneed pointed an air gun manufactured to resemble a Glock 19 at the employee’s head. Sneed demanded that the employee hand over the money from the open machine and open additional machines in the room.  He was later spotted purchasing new clothes on video surveillance at a nearby Big 5 store. At approximately 3:30 p.m. that same day, Sneed began using the video lottery machine