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U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon PORTLAND, Ore.—Two Honduran Nationals residing in Gresham, Oregon have been indicted in federal court for transporting hundreds of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and several pounds of powdered fentanyl from California to Portland for resale. Kevin Martinez-Avila, 27, and Allen Moya-Vargas, 29, have been charged with conspiring with one another and others to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl. According to court documents, in February 2023, investigators from the Westside Interagency Narcotics Team (WIN) learned a drug courier from California was transporting a large load of fentanyl to somewhere in or around Portland. On February 22, 2023, WIN investigators located the courier’s vehicle and followed it to a residence in Gresham. Soon after, investigators observed Martinez-Avila drive away from the residence. They stopped his vehicle,

Oregon State Police On Wednesday, May 17, at approximately 12:01 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 38, near milepost 8, in Douglas County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a blue Chrysler PT Cruiser, operated by Betty Ann Hodges (79) of Florence, was traveling westbound on Highway 38. The PT Cruiser left the roadway (for unknown reasons), crashed into a tree, and came to an uncontrolled rest. The lone occupant of the vehicle was determined to be deceased at the scene.   The highway was impacted for approximately 3 hours during the on-scene investigation.   OSP was assisted by the Douglas County SO (Medical Examiner's Office), Reedsport Fire Department, Lower Umpqua Ambulance, ODOT, and Mast Brother's Towing. Click Here To Download Our App

Oregon State Police Update:   On Thursday, May 18, 2023, at approximately 2:06 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a three vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near the Santiam Rest Area, in the northbound lanes.   At this time, OSP will release the following information:   A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) was traveling northbound on Interstate 5 when it left the roadway on the east shoulder.  The CMV struck a Ford Econoline passenger van, occupied by 11 people, and pushed the van into another parked CMV.  The force of the crash caused extreme damage to the passenger van.   As a result of the crash, 6 persons in the van were declared deceased at the scene.  One victim from the van was transported by Life Flight and later declared deceased at the hospital. The other four occupants suffered various injuries and were transported via ambulance for medical care.   At this time, we are not releasing the names of the victims until notifications have been confirmed. The victims will be identi

On the evening of May 17 th, 2023, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center began receiving several 911 calls of an “Out of control fire” near Hwy 42, & the Powers Hwy Junction just east of Myrtle Point.  Myrtle Point, Fire Department members responded and located an out-of-control burn in slash on timber lands. Coos Forest Protective Agency was contacted and responded with a fire crew and bulldozer out of the Bridge Office. CFPA was able to contain the blaze to approximately (3) acres.  The following day, May 18, 2023, Sgt. Slater responded to the scene to speak with members from CFPA and further investigate the fire. A suspect was identified as Logan T. Erb (38) of Myrtle Point. During an interview with Mr. Erb, he admitted to starting the fire. However, he did not know it had spread after he left the area.  After an investigation, Logan T. Erb (38) was arrested for reckless burning and unlawful use of fire. Mr. Erb was transported to the Coos County Jail where he was bo

Sweet Home Fire Dist. On May 16, 2023, the Sweet Home Fire District was dispatched to a water rescue on the Calapooia River. The call came in at 3:22 pm and it was reported that a 58-year-old male, who was walking the river with his dogs was missing. The wife reportedly witnessed the male fall into the river and float around a bend. When the husband’s dog returned without him, the wife drove down the road to get cell service and initiated the 911 call. Sweet Home Fire District personnel were able to access the river at the location the male was last seen. Initial responding fire crews were able to walk the river to conduct a search, while the rescue swimmers were preparing to make entry into the water. The initial crews located the male in the water, face down and unresponsive. Crews quickly extricated him from the water and initiated advanced life support and resuscitative efforts. Unfortunately, those efforts were not successful, and the male was pronounced dead on scene. There was n

Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office On May 18, 2023, at approximately 8:30 am, deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on SE 27 th  Street, north of Rickard Road. Initial reports indicated a Toyota XA sport utility vehicle had collided head on with a Bend-La Pine School District bus. Deschutes County 911 Dispatch was advised the bus was occupied with children, however they appeared to be un-injured. The driver of the Toyota XA, later identified as Richard Rathmell Jr., was attended to and evaluated by Bend Fire/Medics on scene. Rathmell Jr. was ultimately transported to St. Charles Bend for treatment. The Bend-La Pine School District was contacted and arrangements to have the children picked up by a secondary bus was established. The children on the bus at the time of the crash were evaluated by a school nurse once they arrived at their school. SE 27 th  Street was closed for a short time to conduct the investigation, evaluate a

Gresham Police Dept Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 59-year-old man who has a medical condition that affects his memory.  Luis Helgenberger left his home in the 700 block of NE 187 th  Ave. around 9:00 AM to go for a walk and has not returned. Luis’ family says this is out of the ordinary for Luis and they are worried for his well-being.   Luis is described as a Pacific Islander male who is approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has short black and gray hair and brown eyes. Luis was last seen wearing a blue polo shirt and black sweatpants.   Anyone who knows of Luis Helgenberger’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or non-emergency police dispatch at 503.823.3333. Click Here To Download Our App

Oregon State Police On May 18, 2023, at approximately 2:05 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to the three-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 northbound, near milepost 241 (Santiam Rest Area), in Marion County.   The initial report involves two commercial motor vehicles (semis) and a passenger vehicle.  At this time, there are 7 deceased adults and multiple injured.  The cause of the crash is under investigation at this time.   Expect significant delays on Interstate 5 northbound due to the on-scene investigation.  All traffic should use other routes and avoid the area.  Southbound traffic may also back up- so be alert.   More information will be released after notifications have been made and the on-scene investigation has concluded. This will likely take approximately 24 hours. Click Here To Download Our App

Medford Police Dept. After nearly a year-long investigation into a local drug dealer, MADGE Detectives arrested 22-year-old Mason Jeffrey Barrette who is believed to be linked to numerous overdoses in the Medford area.   The investigation revealed Barrette was obtaining drugs from the Bay Area in California and bringing them into Medford to distribute. Barrette was utilizing juveniles to deliver these drugs into the community. In addition, he was using a third-party apartment in the 1800 block of Crater Lake Ave. as a hub for this criminal activity.   MADGE Detectives obtained and executed a search warrant for the involved apartment which led to the seizure of over a ½ pound of fentanyl and various quantities of other drugs, including Xanax, psilocybin mushrooms, and methamphetamine. On May 5th, 2023 Mason Jeffrey Barrette was lodged at the Jackson County Jail on the following charges: · Unlawful Possession, Distribution, and Manufacturing of a Schedule II controlled substance (fentany

Oregon State Police On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at approximately 10:46 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 238, near milepost 26, in Jackson County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a silver 2005 Chrysler Seabring, operated by Dena Bell Duval Arns (91) of Ruch, was traveling eastbound on Hwy 238. The vehicle traveled across the westbound lane for unknown reasons, left the roadway and overturned in a field. The operator was determined to be deceased at the scene.   The highway was not impacted during the course of the investigation.   OSP was assisted by Applegate Fire and ODOT. Click Here To Download Our App

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office A deputy stopped and arrested a 19-year-old driver after he was driving 176 MPH on Interstate 5 near Hwy 217. On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 12:32 am, a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy was conducting speed enforcement on Interstate 5, near Highway 217. The deputy saw and heard a vehicle, a 2016 BMW M3, traveling south on Interstate 5 at an extremely high speed. The deputy used a speed measuring tool called a Lidar and learned that the vehicle was going 176 MPH.  The deputy told dispatch about the speeding vehicle by radio, gave a description of the vehicle, and asked for other deputies in the area to assist them. Another deputy was further south on Interstate 5, near the Nyberg Street exit, and could see the vehicle take the Nyberg Street exit. Both deputies caught up to the vehicle as it was stopped on the off-ramp and pinned it in to prevent the driver from driving away. The driver of the vehicle, 19-year-old Milo Schneider, cooperated wi

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office Today at approximately 12:13pm the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a three-vehicle crash on Clear Lake Rd. just west of Goodman Rd.  While enroute, deputies were advised that one of the involved vehicles had caught fire with a person trapped inside.  This person was the driver of the vehicle that caught fire and was later determined to be deceased. The driver of one of the other involved vehicles, a blue/green Pontiac sedan, reportedly fled the scene westbound on foot.  He may have been picked up by a white truck.  He is described as a white male adult aged in his 50’s to 70’s.  He was approximately 6’00 tall and had a black dog with him.  He was reportedly wearing khaki pants and an unknown colored hat.  The driver of the third involved vehicle was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.  The identities of the known drivers are being withheld at this time.  Anyone with information about this case includi

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office On Monday, May 15, 2023, at 8:40 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to the City of Cornelius responded to an armed robbery near the 200 block of Northwest 338 Ave in Hillsboro, Oregon. When deputies arrived, they located a victim who described being hit over the head with a handgun and quickly learned identifying information about three potential suspects along with the vehicle they were driving.    A short time later, a deputy saw a vehicle matching the suspect’s vehicle description pulling into a business complex. As the deputy attempted to contact the vehicle’s occupants, three occupants got out and began to flee on foot.    One male, identified as 18-year-old Bryce Kim, fled on foot, and a foot chase ensued. During the chase, Kim tossed a loaded Glock handgun in the roadway. Kim was captured a few blocks away without incident. The other two males were still near the involved vehicle. The second male was identified as 23-ye

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.670 - USING CHILD IN DISPLAY OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONDUCT  Level:   F 163.684 - ENCOURAGING CHILD SEX ABUSE 1ST DEG  Level:   F 163.684 - ENCOURAGING CHILD SEX ABUSE 1ST DEG  Level:   F 163.275 - COERCION  Level:   F 163.684 - ENCOURAGING CHILD SEX ABUSE 1ST DEG  Level:   F 163.684 - ENCOURAGING CHILD SEX ABUSE 1ST DEG  Level:   F 163.684 - ENCOURAGING CHILD SEX ABUSE 1ST DEG  Level:   F 163.684 - ENCOURAGING CHILD SEX ABUSE 1ST DEG  Level:   F 163.275 - COERCION  Level:   F 165.803 - AGGRAVATED IDENTITY THEFT  Level:   F 163.411 - SEXUAL PENETRATION WITH A FOREIGN OBJECT 1ST DEG  Level:   F 163.670 - USING CHILD IN DISPLAY OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONDUCT  Level:   F 163.670 - USING CHILD IN DISPLAY OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONDUCT  Level:   F 163.670 - USING CHILD IN DISPLAY OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONDUCT  Level:   F 163.670 - USING CHILD IN DISPLAY OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONDUCT  Level:   F 163.670 - USING CHILD IN DISPLAY OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONDUCT  Level:   F 163.427 - S

Albany Police On May 1st, 2023, the Albany Police Department arrested Daniel Nunoz-Rodriguez, owner of Majin Ink LLC, a registered tattoo parlor in Albany, OR, after conducting a sex abuse investigation that began in 2022.  Daniel Nunoz-Rodriguez was alleged to have subjected a female client (19) to unwanted sexual contact.    On May 12 th , 2023, the Albany Police Department conducted a separate criminal investigation leading to the second arrest of Daniel Nunoz-Rodriguez after another victim, a 24-year-old female, reported being subjected to unwanted sexual contact on two separate occasions while receiving tattoo services at Majin Ink LLC.   Daniel Nunoz-Rodriguez was taken to the Linn County Jail and has since been released from custody pending trial.  The Albany Police Department believes additional victims of Daniel Nunoz-Rodriguez are likely, and specially trained investigators are requesting the victims to come forward.  Please contact the APD detective unit at 541-917-7688. Cli

DCSO JAILVIEWER 161.405 - ATT TO COMMIT A CLASS A FELONY  Level:   F 161.405 - ATT TO COMMIT A CLASS A FELONY  Level:   F 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON  Level:   M 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON  Level:   M 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON  Level:   F 166.190 - POINTING A FIREARM AT ANOTHER  Level:   M 166.190 - POINTING A FIREARM AT ANOTHER  Level:   M 163.190 - MENACING  Level:   M 163.190 - MENACING  Level:   M Click Here To Download Our App

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office This morning shortly prior to 8:00am, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office was advised of a male that was trespassing in the 83000blk of Williamson Ln. in Dexter.  The male was identified by the caller as 27-year-old Taylor Clyde Williams.  While enroute, deputies learned that Williams had multiple warrants out for his arrest, including one for a parole violation on an unlawful use of a weapon charge. A Lane County Sheriff’s deputy observed Williams walking on Hwy. 58.  The deputy advised Williams multiple times that he was under arrest, however Williams continued to try and walk away.  The deputy waited until backup arrived prior to trying to take Williams into physical custody. An Oregon State Police trooper arrived at which time they attempted to place Williams into custody. Williams, standing in the middle of Hwy. 58, became physically combative and bit the deputy, causing injury to his finger.  Other units were able to respond and eventually get Williams

Portland Police Bureau On May 15, 2023, just before 4:00 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to Creative Science School (1231 Southeast 92nd Avenue) on reports that a former student was armed in tactical gear, had a gun, and was threatening to commit a shooting at the school. Following their protocol, school administrators put the school into lockdown and called 911. Officers located the 13-year-old suspect near the intersection of Southeast 92nd Avenue and Southeast Stark Street. He was wearing a tactical vest, helmet, goggles, and was carrying what appeared to be a Glock handgun. Officers challenged the juvenile, giving him commands that would facilitate his safe arrest, and he complied. The teenage boy was taken into custody and the firearm was determined to be a realistic looking replica. The juvenile was taken to the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Center, charged with Menacing with a Firearm and Disorderly Conduct. Click Here To Download Our App