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DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.135 - UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE  Level:   F

Roseburg Police Dept. On July 21, 2023 at approximately 7:38 am, Oregon State Police (OSP) initiated a pursuit with a Ford F250 that had been stolen during a violent robbery and burglary in Everett, Washington.  The F250 entered the Roseburg area where it went the wrong way on Interstate 5 and then into the City of Roseburg. The male and female occupants of the F250 stopped in the area of Fulton St. in Roseburg, where they forcefully stole a Toyota Rav4 from an elderly female who was driving by. OSP located the stolen Rav4 fleeing south through Roseburg. The vehicle fled out of the City, and eventually to the area of the Melrose Store.  The Rav4 struck an OSP vehicle at this location, and then fled southbound.  The male occupant forcefully carjacked a Subaru car just south of the Melrose Store. During this carjacking, the male suspect ran over the owner of the Subaru, who sustained non-life threatening injuries.  After running over the Subaru owner, the male suspect rammed a Douglas Co

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office The Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to Prairie Rd. near Leghorn Rd. shortly after 5:30am this morning.  An employee at an area business had advised that a deceased female had been located near some shrubbery.  Upon arrival, deputies were able to identify the involved female.  Her identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.  The involved female has several recent injuries.  An active investigation is under way and additional information will be released as it becomes available.  Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 opt. 1.

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.425 - SEX ABUSE 2ND DEG  Level:   F 163.425 - SEX ABUSE 2ND DEG  Level:   F 163.415 - SEX ABUSE 3RD DEG  Level:   M

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office *UPDATE* 07/20/2023 Utilizing intel gathered from drone footage, Lane County Sheriff Search and Rescue personnel have located the body of the missing climber on the North Sister.  He has been identified as 21-year-old Joel Tranby of Bend. Tranby died after falling several hundred feet down a loose and rocky slope earlier this week.  Search and Rescue personnel were able to observe his body from helicopter this morning; however, extremely loose and steep rocky terrain rendered reaching him on foot impossible. Lane County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue personnel are consulting expert climbers from a number of various sources to determine if a recovery mission can be safely conducted. We are saddened by this loss of life and extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. 

DCSO JAILVIEWER 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE  Level:   F 811.540.3.B - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - FOOT  Level:   M 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING  Level:   M 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON  Level:   M 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON  Level:   M 163.195 - RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON  Level:   M

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office Lane County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue received the report of an injured climber near the summit of the North Sister on the afternoon of July 17, 2023 at approximately 12:18pm. The caller reported that her boyfriend had fallen approximately 300-500ft down the slope and was severely injured.  The caller was unable to see where the victim had fallen or reach him due to the extremely steep and rocky terrain. A Lane County Sheriff’s Office SAR Coordinator and a Mountain Rescue volunteer arrived in the area via LifeFlight Network helicopter and immediately began searching. The victim is believed to have fallen into a very steep ravine that is made up of extremely unstable large boulders.  Unfortunately he stopped responding verbally before searchers arrived. The search team as well as an Oregon National Guard Blackhawk crew were unable to locate him. This area is extremely dangerous and inaccessible to searchers by foot.  Additional teams from Lane County SAR,

Oregon State Police On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at approximately 4:35 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy-138W, near milepost 19, in Douglas County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a brown Ford SUV, operated by Christopher Travis Waddell (36) of Elkton, was traveling eastbound on Hwy-138W when for unknown reasons the vehicle veered across the westbound lane of travel, exited the westbound shoulder of the highway, and rolled multiple time before coming to a uncontrolled stop on its top- partially blocking the westbound lane of travel.    The operator of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash is still under investigation.   OSP was assisted by Sutherlin Fire, Douglas County SO, Umpqua Valley Ambulance and ODOT.

DCSO JAILVIEWER 811.540.3.A - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - VEHICLE OFFENSE  Level:   F 811.540.3.B - ATTEMPT TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER - FOOT  Level:   M 811.140 - RECKLESS DRIVING  Level:   M

Washington Co. District Attorney's Office HILLSBORO, Ore.- On July 12, 2023, Richard Rankin Fellers, age 63, pleaded guilty to two counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree. Deputy District Attorney Rayney Meisel prosecuted the case before Washington County Circuit Court Judge Ted Sims.  Mr. Fellers is a former Olympian who worked as an elite equestrian coach. The victim was 14 years old when she began training with the defendant at his facility in Tualatin, Oregon. The victim lived on her own while her family remained in California.  When she was 16, Mr. Fellers told her he loved her and coerced her into a sexual relationship. He abused the victim multiple times in Washington County, Oregon, and in other states while traveling for equestrian competitions. The abuse came to light in the summer of 2020 after a family friend and the defendant’s wife witnessed the abuse firsthand. “Mr. Fellers has known the victim since she was 11 years old. He was revered and beloved within the equ

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.045 - THEFT 2ND DEG  Level:   M 144.350 - PAROLE VIOLATION  Level:   X

Jackson County Sheriff Oregon   JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Jackson County Public Health issued an overdose alert today for fentanyl and other illicit opioids. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Medical Examiner detectives responded to 10 fatal overdoses over the five days. ME detectives suspect fentanyl as a contributing factor in nine of the deaths. From Wednesday, July 12 through today, ME detectives responded to overdose deaths in Ashland, Central Point, Trail, White City, Talent, and five in Medford. The decedents ranged in age from 22 to 63, and nine of them were men. Our condolences go out to the friends and family of the deceased.   In 2023 Jackson County has 33 confirmed overdoses, with 30 of them containing fentanyl.  There are 41 cases pending toxicology, with at least 23 of them having some evidence of fentanyl use. Although it is too early in the investigations to determine the exact drug that caused the deaths, many were found with fentanyl on scene. Investigations also de

Oregon State Police On Friday, July 14, 2023, at approximately 1:14 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-238, near milepost 8, in Josephine County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Nissan Cube, operated by Rickey Lamont Evans (76) of Medford, was traveling westbound on Hwy-238, near milepost 8, when it attempted a left turn into a local business.  A westbound Suzuki GSXR, operated by Seth Jacob Skinner (45) of Medford, was westbound when it attempted to pass vehicles, which were behind the Nissan, on the left.  As the Nissan made a lawful left-hand turn, the Suzuki made a pass attempt and accelerated into the driver's side of the Nissan as it crossed the eastbound lane.   The operator of the Suzuki (Skinner) was declared deceased at the scene.     The operator of the Nissan (Evans) and passenger, Carole Lois Evans (83) of Medford, had minor injuries and denied medical transport.   The roadway was impacted for approximately 1.5 hour

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.185 - ASSAULT 1ST DEG  Level:   F 164.225 - BURGLARY 1ST DEG  Level:   F 163.235 - KIDNAPPING IST DEG  Level:   F 161.450 - CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT A CLASS A FELONY  Level:   F 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM  Level:   F 166.270B - FELON IN POSSESSION OF A RESTRICTED WEAPON  Level:   M 144.350 - PAROLE VIOLATION  Level:   X 000.999 - AGENCY HOLD - FEL  Level:   F 163.235 - KIDNAPPING IST DEG  Level:   F 163.235 - KIDNAPPING IST DEG  Level:   F 163.235 - KIDNAPPING IST DEG  Level:   F 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON  Level:   F 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON  Level:   F 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON  Level:   F 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON  Level:   F 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON  Level:   F 166.190 - POINTING A FIREARM AT ANOTHER  Level:   M 163.190 - MENACING  Level:   M 163.190 - MENACING  Level:   M 163.190 - MENACING  Level:   M 163.190 - MENACING  Level:   M 163.190 - MENACING  Level:   M 164.135 - UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE  Level:   F