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Salem Police Department Salem, Ore.  — Salem Police Special Victims Unit detectives arrested a local barber in connection with a sex crimes investigation. Eron David Griffin, age 42 of Salem, became the focus of an investigation that began in October 2023 after teen victims reported being subjected to sexual contact during visits with him. Griffin was subsequently arrested on several charges, including three counts of third-degree sexual abuse and commercial sexual solicitation.  Based on the investigation, detectives suspect there may be other minors who were victimized by Griffin who ran the barbershop from his residence. Anyone who has had similar incidents involving Griffin, or who may have information relevant to the case, is asked to contact Detective Sabrina Hunter at 503-588-540-2443. Picture below From Facebook                   Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.055 - THEFT 1ST DEG  Level:   F 164.055 - THEFT 1ST DEG  Level:   F 164.055 - THEFT 1ST DEG  Level:   F 164.055 - THEFT 1ST DEG  Level:   F 166.220 - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON  Level:   F 163.190 - MENACING  Level:   M 166.190 - POINTING A FIREARM AT ANOTHER  Level:   M 166.065A - HARASSMENT  Level:   M                            Click Here To Download Our App

Salem Police Department Salem, Ore.  — A 32-year-old Salem man was arrested today during the service of a warrant at a home in southeast Salem. Tyler Joel Alvis was arrested this morning at approximately 7:00 a.m. by Strategic Investigations Unit detectives at a residence in the 5000 block of Coloma CT SE. The detectives were assisted by a small contingent of tactical officers and agents from the  Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives  (ATF) and the  Federal Bureau of Investigation  (FBI). The search of the home resulted in the seizure of four firearms (two semi-automatic AR style rifles and two handguns), a small quantity of suspected fentanyl, and associated paraphernalia. Alvis was lodged at the  Marion County Jail  on the  charges  of felon in possession of a firearm (four counts) and an outstanding parole violation warrant. He is due to be arraigned on Monday, February 5, at the  Marion County Criminal Court Annex .  The investigation which led to Alvis’ arrest was

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.225 - BURGLARY 1ST DEG  Level:   F 164.055 - THEFT 1ST DEG  Level:   F                             Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.205 - CRIMINAL MISTREATMENT 1ST DEG  Level:   F 163.160 - ASSAULT 4TH DEG - FELONY  Level:   F                        Click Here To Download Our App

Benton Co. Sheriff's Office Corvallis, Ore.  – On February 1, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Benton County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Corvallis Fire Department, responded to a tragic incident at a dairy farm south of Corvallis, in which a male lost his life.  Deputies arrived and located David Breyman III, 56, of Dallas, who was unconscious, not breathing, and did not have a pulse. Deputies and citizens on scene attempted lifesaving efforts but were unsuccessful.  Corvalis Fire Department personnel arrived soon after and were able to assist getting Breyman unpinned by removing part of the wall. They also attempted life saving measures without success. The incident involved a truck carrying 27 tons of corn meal feed. Breyman was alone and in the process of unloading the feed by using the trailer’s unloading mechanism. It appeared the feed caused the gate to swing open and push him against the barn wall, causing him to be pinned.  A farm worker was nearby and heard Breyman y

Portland Police Bureau Since December, seven women have come forward and reported Dr. Brian M. Bowen, 49, sexually abused them. The alleged abuse happened between August 2022 and October 2023, during podiatry exams at Eastside Foot & Ankle, located in the 1800 block of Northeast 44th Avenue. In total, there are now nine victims involved in the December 2023 and January 2024 indictments. Dr. Bowen is now indicted on the following charges: two counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, one count of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, nine counts of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, and two counts of Sex Abuse by Fraudulent Representation. The final two counts stem from a new law that went into effect in July 2023, aimed at medical professionals that commit sexual abuse through fraudulent representation. This is an ongoing investigation, and the DA’s Office and Portland Police are asking any other patients who have had similar experiences with Dr. Bowen to come forward. His photograph

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office Just before midnight, a Lane County Sheriff’s Sergeant on patrol in the Pleasant Hill area noticed a vehicle drive slowly through an intersection, then accelerate away when he turned to follow. The Sergeant quickly found the vehicle in a driveway near Enterprise Road and Hendricks Road. Knowing the residents, he confirmed the vehicle did not belong. The vehicle was associated with Cecil Rae Needham, 49. Needham, known to be a felon on post-prison supervision, had a warrant out for his arrest for Theft 2 and a Deputy had probable cause for arrest on an unrelated Theft 2 case. Needham is well known to Deputies for his attempts to elude arrest and hide from law enforcement. They also had recent information that Needham was armed with a handgun. A female, Alexis McKenzie Roccaforte Porter, 22, was contacted in front of the house. Porter said she had just been dropped off to see a friend who lived in an RV trailer behind the house. Again, knowing the residents,

Benton Co. Sheriff's Office CORVALLIS, Ore.  – On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at approximately 3:40 p.m., Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Deputies responded to a two-vehicle single-fatality crash on Highway 20 near Blodgett, Oregon. A Ford F150 pickup was stopped on Highway 180 waiting to turn eastbound onto Highway 20. For an unknown reason, the driver of the pickup pulled out in front of an unloaded log truck, traveling westbound on Highway 20. The driver of the log truck tried to avoid the collision with the Ford but was unable to.  The driver of the log truck, 36-year-old Edwin Sondenaa from Siletz, was transported to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis with minor injuries sustained in the crash. The driver of the pickup truck, 61-year-old Michael Fetch from Hubbard, was pronounced deceased at the scene. It does not appear impairment or speed were factors in the crash.  Highway 20 was closed for approximately two hours while investigators processed the sc

Deschutes County Sheriff's Office ****UPDATE**** Shelly Ann Morton has been located and is no longer considered a missing person. The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the public for their assistance. The Deschutes County Sherriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a missing/overdue female from the Terrebonne area. Shelly Ann Morton’s last contact with family was on Monday January 26 th . Morton drives a 2020 blue Kia Sorrento bearing Oregon license 345 NDA, and frequents the Terrebonne and Redmond areas. Description: Caucasian female, 5’06, 165lbs, brown hair, hazel eyes. At this time, it is unknown where Morton would be travelling to, or if she is still in the local central Oregon area. We are asking the public to contact non-emergency 911 Dispatch (541-693-6911), reference case # 24-5656, if the blue Kia Sorrento or Morton is witnessed.                     Click Here To Download Our App

Washington Co. District Attorney's Office HILLSBORO, Ore- On January 30, 2024, Washington County Circuit Court Judge Chris Colburn sentenced Ana Mercedes Miranda to 100 months in prison. On January 12, 2024, the defendant pleaded guilty to four counts of Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Tampering with a Witness. Senior Deputy District Attorney Andy Pulver prosecuted this case. The defendant, age 68, gained custody of the victim children in 2017. Beginning in 2018, she began subjecting them to emotional and then physical abuse. One child in particular, aged younger than 10, was regularly deprived of proper nutrition and sometimes tied to his bed during the night. She also regularly inflicted physical abuse upon that child and his siblings. As time progressed, the defendant began using a metal chain and padlocks to bind the child to furniture.  Authorities became aware of the abuse in April of 2023. During the investigation, sheriff’s detective

DCSO JAILVIEWER 137.545 - PROBATION VIOLATION MISD  Level:   M 819.300 - POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE  Level:   F                    Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 999.001 - FAILURE TO REPORT AS SEX OFFENDER - 1  Level:   F                    Click Here To Download Our App

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon PORTLAND, Ore.—An eastern Oregon drug dealer identified by law enforcement as part of an investigation into a fatal overdose on the Umatilla Indian Reservation was sentenced to federal prison today, announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon. Ulises Echevarria-Molina, 40, of Pendleton, Oregon, was sentenced to 75 months in federal prison and five years’ supervised release. According to court documents, on May 15, 2021, officers from the Umatilla Tribal Police Department responded to a suspected fatal drug overdose at the Wildhorse Casino in Pendleton and located several counterfeit Oxycodone pills believed to contain fentanyl near the deceased victim. Toxicology reports later confirmed the victim had consumed fentanyl and cocaine prior to their death.  Further investigation revealed that the overdose victim likely obtained the fentanyl pills from a family member’s supply and the family member had recently purchased fe

Oregon State Police DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. 31 Jan. 2023  – On Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at 1:22 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 42 near milepost 75 in Douglas County.  The preliminary investigation indicated a Freightliner tanker truck was pulling into the center turn lane to merge onto Hwy. 42 to travel eastbound. A Jeep Liberty, operated by Bronwyn Gnagy (19) of Winston, was traveling eastbound and abruptly stopped in the left lane as the tanker merged into the center turn lane. A bunked Mack log truck, operated by Christopher P. Morgan (28) of Roseburg, was traveling behind the Jeep Liberty. The log truck operator braked; however, was unable to stop in time and struck the Jeep Liberty from behind. The Jeep Liberty sustained heavy rear end damage.  Two passengers in the Jeep Liberty, Tabitha M. Romans (31) of Cottage Grove and Brandon Gobershock (20) of Winston, were both pronounced deceased at the scene.  The operator of the Jeep Liberty (Gnagy) was tr

Medford Police Dept.   At about 1:58 AM on Wednesday, January 31, the Medford Police Department responded to the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at the Time Out Sports Bar in the 1200-block of Stewart Ave. Upon our arrival, the suspect had fled on foot. Officers learned that an unknown subject displayed a handgun and demanded money from the clerk, who was in the process of closing the business for the night. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.  Officers used a police K9 to track the suspect through nearby neighborhoods but were unable to locate them. We are releasing a photo from the businesses video surveillance system in hopes that a member of the public may have some information about the suspect’s identity. Please keep in mind that colors, height, and weight may be distorted in these photos. We do believe the suspect to be a younger white male of slim build. The suspect is wearing all dark clothing, a hood, gloves and a black and white face mask.

PATROL: Roseburg Police INCIDENT: Traffic stop CASE NO: 240482 DATE/TIME: 01/30/2024 / 1147 LOCATION: 1900 SE Stephens Street OFFICER(S): RPD PERSON(S): (S) Stafford, Jerard Nickolas (41) Roseburg CHARGE(S): Warrant-Criminal Mischief 2 (OSP) VEHICLE(S): 1992 Buick OR SJD308 DETAILS: Officers stopped the vehicle for a violation and the driver returned with the listed warrant. He was taken into custody and lodged at Corrections. DISPOSITION: Cleared by arrest. _________________________________________________ PATROL: Roseburg Police INCIDENT: Subject contact CASE NO: 240483 DATE/TIME: 01/30/2024 / 1242 LOCATION: 800 block NE Alameda OFFICER(S): RPD PERSON(S): (S) Mundy, David Lane (33) Roseburg CHARGE(S): Warrant-UD Schedule 2 /UP Schedule 2/Felon in Possession of a Firearm (DINT) Warrant-Felony Drugs Sacramento County DETAILS: Officers contacted Mundy in the area and detained him, knowing there was a valid warrant for his arrest. The warrants were confirmed through records and he was tr

  Oregon State Police On Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at 3:49 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy 99W, near milepost 109, in Lane County.     The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Mitsubishi Montero, operated by Kimberly Michelle Pratt (33) of Eugene, left the roadway on the west side of the highway for unknown reasons. The vehicle rolled onto its top and stopped off the roadway in a residential driveway.    The operator (Pratt) was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was declared deceased at the scene. Pratt was not wearing a safety restraint at the time of the crash.    No other vehicles or individuals were involved in the crash.    OSP was assisted by Junction City Police Department, Junction City Fire and Rescue, Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office, San Bernadino County Sheriff’s Office (CA), and the Oregon Department of Transportation.                                        Click Here To Download Our App

Gresham Police Dept On Monday, Jan. 29, one of Gresham Police Department’s (GPD) longest serving K9s, Recon, formally retired. Recon began his career in Gresham in spring 2015 and worked his last shift in fall 2023. He worked with two handlers during his tenure, first with Officer Jason Justus and later with Officer Jarred Hansen. In 2017 he became a dual-purpose canine, utilized in both patrol operations and narcotics detection. Alongside his handlers, Recon worked to protect and serve his community and the surrounding area, capturing suspects and helping ensure community safety.  Over the course of his career, Recon assisted with more than 140 captures and more than 500 surrenders. Recon can look forward to a well-earned retirement and will be staying in the Gresham Police Department family. He has formally been adopted by Officer Ralph Godfrey and his family.  As Recon continues to enjoy his favorite activities, and extra-long naps, a new K9 named Leni has begun her training. Leni i

Redmond Police Dept. Redmond, Oregon  – The Redmond Police Department (RPD) executed a search warrant on a camp located on BLM land east of the city today. Following the completion of an investigation which began on January 16, officers, with the assistance of the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team (CERT) executed the warrant at 8:00 a.m. 50-year-old Ryan Pooschke and 26-year-old Breann Sullens were taken into custody and lodged at the Deschutes County Jail on multiple charges to include; Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Aggravated First Degree Theft, First Degree Criminal Mischief, Second-Degree Criminal Trespass, Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon and Probation Violation. CERT was activated based on the criminal history of Mr. Pooschke along with information he may be in possession of a firearm. Upon execution of the warrant, officers located a realistic AK-47 style air rifle, as well as an AK-47 magazine loaded with 7.62 ammunition.    Officers also recovered a large

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 166.270 - FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM  Level:   F 000.999 - AGENCY HOLD - FEL  Level:   F                    Click Here To Download Our App

DCSO JAILVIEWER 164.377 - COMPUTER CRIME  Level:   F 164.377 - COMPUTER CRIME  Level:   F 164.377 - COMPUTER CRIME  Level:   F 164.377 - COMPUTER CRIME  Level:   F 165.800 - IDENTITY THEFT  Level:   F 165.800 - IDENTITY THEFT  Level:   F 165.800 - IDENTITY THEFT  Level:   F 165.800 - IDENTITY THEFT  Level:   F 164.043 - THEFT 3RD DEG  Level:   M 165.055 - FRAUDULENT USE OF CREDIT CARD - 2  Level:   F 165.055 - FRAUDULENT USE OF CREDIT CARD - 2  Level:   F 165.055 - FRAUDULENT USE OF CREDIT CARD - 2  Level:   F 165.055 - FRAUDULENT USE OF CREDIT CARD - 2  Level:   F                           Click Here To Download Our App

Salem Police Department The three people injured in yesterday’s shooting incident have been identified.  The woman, 30-year-old Julia Thea Dora Dorfler of Eugene, sustained multiple gunshot wounds and remains hospitalized. Two men, 30-year-old Jamie Eugene Thomason and 28-year-old Chance Taylor Brason Towlerton, both of Springfield, also sustained gunshot wounds. Thomason remains in the hospital, and Towlerton was treated and released. Detectives have arrested Robert Josh, Jr., age 62 of Springfield, for his suspected involvement in the shooting. Josh was lodged today at the  Marion County Jail  on the following  charges : Second-degree attempted murder First-degree assault Unlawful use of a weapon, firearm Andrew William Beebe, age 28 of Eugene, was also arrested on an outstanding parole violation warrant.  All individuals in this incident are known to one another.  Due to the ongoing nature of this investigation, no further information is being released at this time.