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Fatal Crash - Highway 126 - Lane County
Lane County, Ore 7 Jan 2024- On Tuesday, January 7, 2024, at 3:05 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 126, near milepost 8, in Lane County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Ferrari GTB, operated by Victor Joseph Cianci (74) of Florence, was travelling at a highrate of speed when it crossed the center line, struck a guardrail, and overturned coming to rest in a pond.
The operator of the Ferrari (Cianci) was declared decease
Fatal Crash - Interstate 84 - Union County
Union County, Ore 1 Jan 2024- On Wednesday, January 1, 2024, at 10:26 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 279, in Union County.
The preliminary investigation indicated Mack commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Robert Fred Kenyon (60) of Nampa (ID), was stopped at the chain up area installing chains on his vehicle due to roadway conditions. A westbound Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Steven Bradl
Josephine County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Manufacturing Marijuana and Falsifying Tax Returns (Photo)
MEDFORD, Ore.—A Josephine County, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison Wednesday for illegally manufacturing marijuana and filing false tax returns with the IRS.Steven Shirley, 52, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison and five years’ supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $290,291 in restitution to the IRS and $12,896 in restitution to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for damage the marijuana grows caused to the environment on BLM land.According to court docu
Redmond Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Identity Theft and Evading Tax Debt Payments
EUGENE, Ore.—A Redmond, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for using a stolen identity to open more than 30 bank accounts and credit cards and evading payments on his $1.1 million tax debt.Michael David Anastasia, 69, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $777,899 in restitution to his victim. Restitution to the IRS will be determined at a later date. According to court documents, from 2002 un
Oregon State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting- Klamath County
Klamath County, Ore 23 Dec 2024- Oregon State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Klamath County.On Monday, December 23, 2024, at 9:45 a.m., Klamath County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were involved in a critical incident that resulted in an Officer Involved Shooting at Collier State Park. A 35-year-old male subject was critically injured after being struck by gunfire and was transported to an area hospital where he is receiving medical care. No Klamath County Sheriff Deputies w
Oregon State Police Investigates Hunting Crimes- Clackamas County
Clackamas County, Ore. 23 Dec 2024 – The Oregon State Police recently concluded a months long investigation into poaching involving thermal devices. Troopers served several search warrants and made multiple arrests during the investigation with more expected.The use of infrared or thermal devices to hunt, locate, or scout wildlife provides a person with a significant unfair, unethical advantage over other unethical hunting behaviors as it completely voids the animal’s natural ability
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