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Fatal Crash - HWY 30 - Clatsop County
Clatsop County, Ore 19 Dec 2024- On Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 6:04 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Hwy-30, near milepost 77, in Clatsop County.The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Mazda 3, operated by August Aleksander Crawford (26) of Clatskanie, attempted to pass an eastbound Freightliner CMV and trailer, operated by Steven Rabon Skripsey II (42) of Astoria, in a no passing zone. The Mazda entered the westbound lane and encountered a westbo
Fatal Crash - Highway 97 - Deschutes County
Deschutes County, Ore 20 Dec 2024- On Friday, December 20, 2024, at 4:12 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Hwy-97, near milepost 128, in Deschutes County.The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Ford Town & Country, operated by Steven Thomas Lakey (54) of Bend, struck a pedestrian, Glenn Curtis Watkins (28) of Bend, who was on the roadway for unknown reasons.The pedestrian (Watkins) was declared deceased at the scene.The operator of the F
Cloverlawn Area
<p>Please avoid the area of Cloverlawn and Hamilton in the 2000 blocks while police search for a man. Please call 911 if you live in the area and see anyone suspicious. <br> </p><p>*** Both males located and the scene is safe. We appreciate the cooperation during the operations.</p>
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland to Travel to Portland to Meet with Law Enforcement Officials
****** MEDIA ADVISORY ******PORTLAND, Ore.— On Friday morning, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland will travel to Portland to visit the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon and meet with U.S. Attorney Natalie K. Wight as well as federal, state, and local law enforcement leaders.The Attorney General and U.S. Attorney will provide brief opening remarks at the top, which will be open to press.WHEN: Friday, Dec. 20, at 9:35 a.m. PT / 12:35 p.m. ETWHERE:1000 SW Third Ave.Suit
Milton-Freewater Sniper Team Competes in National Championship (Photo)
MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore. — Two eastern Oregon soldiers recently represented the state at a prestigious military sniper competition, demonstrating the unique capabilities of local National Guard members.Staff Sgt. Coertlandt Bauer and Sgt. Dakota Hodges, both from the Milton-Freewater-based 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team, competed against elite marksmen from around the world at the 2024 Winston P. Wilson Sniper Championship in Arkansas.The local team showcases the dive
Fatal Crash - Interstate 5 - Linn County
Linn County, Ore 17 Dec 24- On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 6:32 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 216, in Linn County.The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Kenworth commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Timothy Alan Vinton Jr (56) of Harrisburg, struck a pedestrian, Ronald Hope Cole Jr (61) of Harrisburg, who was on the roadway for unknown reasons.The pedestrian (Cole Jr) was declared deceased at
Grants Pass Police Continue Shooting Investigation (Photo)
Grants Pass, Ore. - On December 17, 2024, at approximately 9:30 PM, the Grants Pass Police Department received multiple calls reporting shots being fired in the 1400 block of Rogue River Highway. Grants Pass Police officers immediately responded to the scene and located multiple bullet casings in the parking lot of an apartment complex. The suspect(s) had fled before the officers’ arrival. Due to the seriousness of the shooting, Grants Pass Police Detectives an
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OSP seeking witnesses to early morning crash - Linn County
LINN COUNTY, Ore. 17 Month 2024 – The Oregon State Police (OSP) is seeking witnesses to an early morning Linn County crash involving a pedestrian who was struck and killed. The crash occurred at about 6:32 a.m. on Interstate 5 near Exit 216 (Halsey/Brownsville). Investigators are asking any motorists who saw the pedestrian in the area or witnessed the crash to contact OSP’s Northern Command Center at 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number #
Washington State Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Debt Consolidation Scheme
PORTLAND, Ore.—A Vancouver, Washington man was sentenced to federal prison today for intentionally defrauding customers during a multiyear debt consolidation scheme.Javier Antonio Banuelas Urueta, 55, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $115,750 in restitution to his victims. According to court documents, between April 2019 and April 2024, Banuelas and his co-conspirator devised and carried out a scheme whe
New facial illustration released in Clatsop County cold case - Public assistance sought to identify remains
CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. 17 Dec. 2024 – With the assistance of a new facial re-approximation from Parabon NanoLabs, a 25-year-old Oregon State Police (OSP) cold case is receiving new attention. Working closely with Oregon State Police Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Nici Vance, Parabon used the individual's genetic phenotype to create the latest illustration. On Nov. 3, 1999, mushroom pickers reported the discovery of human skeletal remains in rural Clatsop County. The unidentified partial re
Damascus Woman Federally Indicted for Filing Fraudulent Small Claims in Circuit Courts Throughout Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore.—A Damascus, Oregon woman was arraigned in federal court Monday after she was indicted for filing twenty fraudulent small claims in circuit courts throughout Oregon and receiving at least $190,000 in garnished funds from victims. Sharon Neal has been charged with five counts of mail fraud.According to the indictment, between August 2018 and November 2022, Neal is alleged to have devised and carried out a scheme wherein she filed multiple fraudulent small claims, in circu
Fatal Crash - Interstate 5 - Jackson County
Jackson County, Ore 13 Dec 24- On Friday, December 13, 2024, at 10:53 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 33, in Jackson County.The preliminary investigation indicated a Jackson County Deputy observed a Suzuki GSX-R1000, operated by Chalino Tellez Cortez (19) of Phoenix, travelling northbound at a high rate of speed. The Deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop, however the operator did not stop. The Suzuki struck the trailer of a Peterbil
Motorcycle Traveling Recklessly on I-5 Crashes, Killing Rider (Photo)
JCSO Case 24-6731 CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – A motorcycle crashed this morning, December 13, on I-5 north near milepost 34, killing the rider. Oregon State Police (OSP) is leading the investigation. Approximately two minutes before the crash, a Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputy clocked the motorcycle on I-5 north at milepost 30 traveling in excess of 100 miles per hour. There were also multiple witnesses reporting the motorcyclist riding recklessly. The deputy attemp
Springfield Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing and Manufacturing Semi-Automatic Rifles and Silencers
EUGENE, Ore.—A Springfield, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for illegally possessing and manufacturing over 100 semi-automatic firearms and silencers.Andrew Rogers, 40, was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release. According to court documents, in 2022, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received tips from concerned citizens that Rogers frequently purchased firearm parts. Investigators learned that in June 2022 alone, Ro
Oregon Guard leadership, support services meet with affected personnel following active threat event (Photo)
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon National Guard Leadership met this morning with affected personnel following an active threat incident yesterday on December 10, 2024, at the Clackamas Armed Forces Readiness Center (AFRC), located on Camp Withycombe in Clackamas, Ore. All members of the Oregon National Guard, State of Oregon employees and U.S. Army Reserve personnel who work at the building were accounted for, and the threat was resolved by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office without inc
Washington State Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Traveling to Oregon to Sexually Abuse a Minor He Met Online
EUGENE, Ore.—A Washington State man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to federal prison today for traveling to Oregon to sexually abuse a minor he met online.Seth Lee Fabry, 34, pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor and was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison and 20 years’ supervised release. According to court documents, in April 2022, Fabry messaged a minor through Discord, a social media platform, after meeting on MeetMe, another social media platform. Und
Fatal Crash - Interstate 84 - Hood River County
Hood River County, Ore 9 Dec 24- On Monday, December 9, 2024, at 5:11 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 64, in Hood River County.The preliminary investigation indicated a pedestrian, Michael Joseph Sampson (38) of Hood River, was reportedly running eastbound on the westbound on-ramp. The pedestrian entered the interstate and was struck by a westbound Volvo commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Carl Ronald Frank (6
Fatal Crash - Interstate 84 - Umatilla County
Umatilla County, Ore 8 Dec 24- On Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 10:09 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a commercial motor vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 210, in Umatilla County.The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Volvo commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Phill Culp (59) of Vancouver (WA), left the slow lane for unknown reasons, struck the guardrail and two pedestrians, before travelling down a steep embankment and rolling onto i
Fatal Crash - HWY 22E - Marion County
Marion County, Ore 8 Dec 24- On Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 7:13 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy 22E, near milepost 15, in Marion County.The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Dodge Challenger, operated by Jerome Francis Hurley (45) of Camarillo (CA), left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a tree. The single occupant of the Dodge (Hurley) was transported to an area medical facility where he was declared deceased.The highway was impacte