Weekly Safety Report: Truck Fire and Fatal Crash Impact Boardman, Oregon
Two incidents occurred in Boardman, Oregon this week. In the first incident, a truck belonging to a community organizer against nitrate pollution caught fire at a home shortly after a visit from three state legislators. The fire was deemed suspicious, but no cause was determined. No injuries were reported. In the second incident, a crash on westbound I-84 resulted in one fatality and critical injuries. A truck rear-ended a car carrying four people, causing the death of one passenger. The driver and another passenger suffered minor injuries. The driver of the truck received treatment at the scene.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Beaverton, Oregon - Drug Sentencing and Apartment Fire
This week in Beaverton, Oregon, a man was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for drug charges, including possession with intent to distribute heroin. In another incident, a morning apartment fire in Cedar Mill displaced eight people but resulted in no injuries.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Bomb Threat and Car Thefts Impact Madras, Oregon
This week in Madras, Oregon, there were two notable incidents. Firstly, a bomb threat was reported at Madras High School, prompting a response from law enforcement and school staff. Secondly, there has been a series of car thefts within the city limits, with ten vehicles stolen in just under two months. While seven vehicles have been recovered and arrests made, one vehicle remains unrecovered. Additionally, one stolen vehicle from Deschutes County was found in Madras. These incidents highlight the importance of maintaining safety and vigilance in the community.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Oregon State Football Player Arrested for DUI, Missing Hiker Rescued in Corvallis
This week in Corvallis, Oregon, two incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. In the first incident, Oregon State running back Damien Martinez was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless driving, reckless endangerment, and being a minor in possession of marijuana. The second incident involved a missing hiker who was later located and airlifted to safety after going mushroom hunting and being reported missing by a family member.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Acquittal and Arrest in Cornelius, Oregon
Two incidents occurred in Cornelius, Oregon this week. In the first incident, a man accused of manslaughter and unlawful use of a weapon was acquitted in court. The second incident involved the arrest of a 19-year-old for the shooting death of a teenager near Yamhill.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Bomb Threat, Assault, and Car Thefts Impact Jefferson County, Oregon
This week in Jefferson County, Oregon, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include a bomb threat at Madras High School, a domestic assault case resulting in a Warm Springs man being sentenced to federal prison, and a series of car thefts in Madras.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: DUII Arrest and Investigation into Prineville Police Chief and Captain
Two incidents occurred in Prineville, Oregon this week. In the first incident, a 21-year-old man was arrested for DUII and eluding police after speeding through an intersection and leading a deputy on a brief pursuit. The second incident involves an investigation into the Prineville Police Chief and Captain, who were placed on paid non-disciplinary leave four months ago. The investigation has concluded, but the city officials have not released the results yet.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: House Fire and Missing Disabled Woman in Springfield, Oregon
This week in Springfield, Oregon, there were two notable incidents. First, firefighters battled a house fire in east Springfield, containing the flames to the garage but causing significant smoke damage to the home. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported. Second, the Springfield Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a missing 22-year-old woman who may be in danger due to her physical and mental disabilities. She was last seen at a motel and has been missing since then.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Missing Hiker Rescued, Vandalized Mailboxes, and DUI Arrest in Benton County, Oregon
A missing hiker in Corvallis, Oregon was successfully airlifted to safety on Thanksgiving Day. The 77-year-old man had gone mushroom hunting and was reported missing by a family member. A search operation involving multiple search and rescue teams was initiated. In another incident, the Philomath Police Department reported cases of vandalized mailboxes and a crash involving a towed vehicle. Lastly, a running back from Oregon State University was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless driving, reckless endangerment, and being a minor in possession of marijuana.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Assault, Harassment, and Juvenile Citation in Roseburg, Oregon
This week in Roseburg, Oregon, there were three incidents that required police intervention. These incidents involved assault, harassment, and a citation for a juvenile. The incidents occurred at different locations within the city and resulted in arrests, citations, and injuries.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fatal Crash, House Fire, and Domestic Violence in Coos County, Oregon
This week in Coos County, Oregon, there were three incidents of concern. A fatal crash occurred on Highway 101, resulting in the death of a North Bend resident. A house fire broke out on Tarheel Ln in Coos Bay, but the sole occupant was safely evacuated. Lastly, a man was arrested for domestic violence in Lakeside after a 911 call reported a domestic disturbance. These incidents highlight the importance of road safety, fire prevention, and addressing domestic violence issues in the community.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Pedestrian Fatality, Thrift Store Break-ins, Home Fire, and Bank Robbery Impact Redmond
This week in Redmond, Oregon, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents include a fatal pedestrian accident, multiple break-ins at a thrift store, a fire that destroyed a manufactured home, and a bank robbery.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Robbery, Fire, and Hate Speech Incidents Impact Medford, Oregon
This week in Medford, Oregon, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include a reported robbery that led to a standoff in East Medford, a fire at a power station in Northwest Medford, and the discovery of bags filled with hate speech messages around the Rogue Valley.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fatal Accident and Shooting on Nez Perce Reservation in Umatilla County, Oregon
Two incidents occurred in Umatilla County, Oregon this week. The first incident involved a fatal two-vehicle accident on Interstate 84 in Morrow County, resulting in the death of a Hermiston man. The second incident was the arrest of a suspect in the shooting death of Elias "Suge" Spencer on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. These incidents will be summarized below.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Theft, Drug Arrests, Death Investigation, Break-in, Crash, and DUII in Eugene, Oregon
This week in Eugene, Oregon, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include theft, drug arrests, a death investigation, a break-in at a humane society, a single-vehicle crash, and a DUII charge. The Eugene Police Department is actively investigating these incidents and seeking assistance from the public when necessary.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Shooting and Stabbing Incidents Shake Gresham, Oregon
This week in Gresham, Oregon, there were three incidents that occurred involving violence. One person was injured in an overnight shooting on NE Hogan Road, a stabbing on Hogan Road left a victim in critical condition, and an altercation at a hookah lounge resulted in a shooting. The police are currently investigating these incidents and no arrests have been made at this time.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Terrifying Encounter, Convicted Killer's Death, and Charges Dismissed in Bend, Oregon
This week in Bend, Oregon, several incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the area. A family visiting from Kansas had a terrifying encounter with an armed transient, who pointed a shotgun at them and fired a shot before they could escape. In another incident, a convicted killer who had accepted a life prison term died at a state prison. Additionally, charges were dismissed against a Bend police officer accused of on-duty assault after a police whistleblower was deemed unfit to testify.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Menacing, Homicide, Assault, Harassment, and Juvenile Citation in Douglas County, Oregon
This week in Douglas County, Oregon, there were several incidents that required law enforcement intervention. These incidents included a menacing incident in Glide, a homicide suspect still at large in Riddle, a felony assault in Roseburg, a harassment incident at two stores in Roseburg, and a citation for harassment involving a juvenile in Roseburg.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fatal Crash, Jail Mistreatment, Child Exploitation, Robbery Standoff, Anti-Semitic Messages, and Vandalism in Jackson County, Oregon
This week in Jackson County, Oregon, several incidents occurred that require attention. These incidents include a fatal crash on Hwy 99 involving a vehicle and a motorcycle, an attempt by nonprofits to unseal Jackson County Jail records regarding the mistreatment of an OSF actor in 2019, the discovery of numerous images of child exploitation at a residence in Phoenix, a reported robbery leading to a standoff in East Medford, the investigation of bags with anti-Semitic messages being dropped in local neighborhoods, and the repair of thousands of dollars worth of vandalism at Ashland parks.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fatal Crash, Warrant, Theft, Drug Arrests, Death Investigation, and Break-in hit Lane County, Oregon
This week in Lane County, Oregon, there were several incidents that occurred, including a fatal car crash, a warrant served for a probation violation, theft and credit card fraud, drug-related arrests, a death investigation, and a break-in at the Greenhill Humane Society.
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