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U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon EUGENE, Ore.—An Albany, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison today for possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) while still on probation for a 2014 state conviction for child sexual abuse.   Matthew Lynn Windom, 55, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison and a life term of supervised release.   “The successful identification of this repeat offender demonstrates the power of international partnerships in combatting crimes against children,” said U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford. “My office will continue to work tirelessly with our local, state, federal, and international partners to identify, locate, and prosecute those who exploit our most vulnerable population and ensure justice for every child.”   “Children are among our most precious and vulnerable members of society,” said Acting Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Seattle Special Agent in Charge April Miller. “We hope this sentence makes clear that the ...

Washington Co. District Attorney's Office HILLSBORO, Oregon- On May 7, 2026, Washington County Circuit Court Judge Janelle Wipper found Jose Manuel Escobar De Loera guilty of robbery in the first degree (two counts), robbery in the second degree (two counts), theft in the first degree (two counts), and theft in the second degree in a bench trial. Judge Wipper later sentenced the defendant to 135 months in prison. Deputy District Attorneys Carlos Catibayan and Nolan Hill prosecuted this case.   The defendant was part of a group that committed armed robberies of Asian-owned massage businesses in Tigard and Tualatin. On December 13, 2025, the defendant carried out coordinated and premeditated robberies at two Tigard massage businesses. After searching and mapping the businesses, he gained entry by posing as a customer. His accomplices then entered with masks and weapons and threatened employees before the defendant and his accomplices stole cash and phones.   On December 16, 2025...

Bend Police Dept.   At approximately 9:28 a.m. on Monday, June 15, a Bend Police officer was flagged down at Royal Gateway Motel, 475 SE 3 rd St., by a person who had just been assaulted during an attempted robbery at Eco Laundry Mat, 407 SE 3 rd St. The victim was able to direct the officer to the suspect, who was still in the area. The officer located the suspect, covered in blood and later identified as 48-year-old Bend resident José Luis García Chávez. During the encounter with police at Royal Gateway Motel, a Taser was used as García Chávez was taken into custody.   At approximately 9:30 a.m. Bend Police received a separate call for a robbery at Ace Market, 449 SE 3 rd Street. The caller reported that a man had demanded money from the store employee, then fought the employee after chasing them through the store.   An investigation revealed the suspects from the attempted robbery and assault at Eco Laundry Mat and the robbery and assault at Ace Market are the same ...

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon   PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man was sentenced to federal prison today after striking an officer in the head with a large rock at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in South Portland, announced U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford.   Robert Jacob Hoopes, 25, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay over $8,000 in restitution.   “Today’s message is clear – violence is not a protest. When you cross the line and assault a federal officer, you will be prosecuted,” said U.S. Attorney Bradford. “My office will continue to pursue those who seek to harm our law enforcement partners.”   “The FBI will not stand idly by and allow federal officers to be assaulted by rioters,” said FBI Portland Acting Special Agent in Charge Matt Torres. “We will investigate any perpetrator using violence to express their views and hold them accountable.”   Accor...

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon PORTLAND, Ore.—A Warm Springs, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison yesterday for sexually abusing two minors at a sleepover, announced U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford.   Desmond Ray Florez, 34, was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison and 10 years of supervised release.   According to court documents, on April 13, 2025, Florez sexually abused two minors while they were at a sleepover at Florez’s residence on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. Investigators at the Warm Springs Police Department learned that Florez had also previously sexually abused one of the minor victims four years ago.   On July 1, 2025, a federal grand jury in Portland returned a two-count indictment charging Florez with sexual abuse of a minor and sexual abusive contact. Florez pleaded guilty to both counts on February 19, 2026.   The FBI and Warms Springs Police Department investigated this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Arin Heinz prosec...

Multnomah Co. Sheriff's Office MULTNOMAH COUNTY – Detectives with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the United State Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, have arrested a 28-year-old man who is accused of murdering his girlfriend’s two-year-old child.   Detectives booked Dison Ruda into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, and two counts of Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree.   This investigation began at 11:47 a.m. on March 28, 2025, when Multnomah County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Blue Lake Park located at 20500 Northeast Marine Drive in Fairview, Oregon on reports of a man carrying an unresponsive child.   Deputies arrived and found a two-year-old girl unconscious and not breathing. Detectives with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and East County Major Crimes Team immediately began investigating the case b...

Multnomah Co. Sheriff's Office MULTNOMAH COUNTY – Detectives with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a deadly Wood Village shooting .   Kenneth William Nevills Jr. is being held at the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges that include Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon .   Nevills Jr. is expected to appear in Multnomah County Circuit Court for his first appearance at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Courtroom #3 of the Justice Center. This investigation began around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, when emergency dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting that a person had been shot in the 22800 block of Northeast Park Lane.   The victim, found outside the Fred Meyer grocery store, died on scene despite life-saving measures being performed.   Law enforcement took Nevills Jr. into custody shortly after the shooting near the intersection of Northeast Glisan Street and No...

Multnomah Co. District Attorney's Office Portland, OR- Isaac Cortez Bynum Jr, currently 30-years-old,  was convicted today by a Multnomah County jury of Murder in the Second Degree with a Firearm and Unlawful Use of a Weapon for the murder of victim Seneca Alexander on August 24, 2021. Separately, the jury convicted Mr. Bynum of Unlawful Use of a Weapon for a shooting that occurred in Portland on August 11, 2021. Further, a judge convicted Mr. Bynum of two counts of Felon in Possession of a Firearm for both incidents.    Additionally, Bynum Jr. was convicted in a separate shooting from August 11, 2021. He was convicted in that case of Unlawful Use of a Firearm and Felon in Possession of a Firearm with a Firearm. Eric Palmer prosecuted the case for the state. After the conviction he said “Seneca Alexander and his friends were on their way to the movies when Seneca encountered the defendant who gunned him down when Seneca least expected it. Seneca should have made it to the...

Linn County Sheriff's Office Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports on May 28, 2026, Linn County Sheriff’s Office Detectives arrested Christopher Jay Webb, 34, of Wilsonville after an eight-month long sex abuse investigation.   The investigation revealed Webb used the Snapchat app to contact a 17-year-old female, from Sweet Home, who was unknown to him.  Knowing her age, he sent multiple images and videos of sexually explicit content of himself to the female.  He also solicited similar content from her.  During the investigation, investigators determined Webb used Snapchat to communicate with other juveniles for similar purposes.  In conversations with the juveniles, Webb indicated that he worked at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility.    After executing search warrants for digital evidence and analyzing accounts and digital media, Webb was arrested and lodged at the Linn County Jail on one count of Luring a Minor. The investigation is ongoing and ...

Marion Co. Dist. Attorney's Office   State of Oregon v. Daniel S. Bowdoin Marion County Circuit Court Case 24CR62772   Salem, OR – June 9, 2026 – Yesterday, Marion County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Hart sentenced Daniel Bowdoin, age 38, to 35 years in the Department of Corrections. Bowdoin pled guilty to two counts of Sodomy in the First Degree and one count of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.   The case involved repeated sexual abuse of a child under 12 years old over a two-year period. The child was known and close with Bowdoin. Eventually, Bowdoin’s manipulation was no longer effective, and the child disclosed the abuse.    After the disclosure, Bowdoin admitted to some of what he had done by sending a confession letter to family and friends. However, he subsequently twice attempted to contact the victim.   Bowdoin was involved in the track and field community. Despite the serious nature of the charges, he was allowed to remain out of custody and was on...

Multnomah Co. District Attorney's Office Portland, OR- A Multnomah County jury on June 8, 2026, found Wayne Conrad Thompson guilty of Murder in the Second Degree with a Firearm. In addition Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Kelly Skye found Mr. Thompson guilty of being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm with a Firearm.   Senior Deputy District Attorney Eric Zimmerman and Deputy District Attorney Branden Meadows prosecuted the case for the state. After the verdict they issued a joint statement:    “Violence on the transit system won't be tolerated, and we hope our riders know that we take their safety very seriously.”   The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank Portland Police Detective Jeff Sharp and Trimet CCTV Security Manager Ben McClean for their outstanding work on this case.  The DA’s Office would also like to highlight the work of MCDA Victim Advocate Alex Bidwell who brought compassion and caring to the family during this dif...

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On 5/31/26 the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received information that 37-year-old Kody Charles Eidenschink of Lowell, was communicating with a juvenile through social media, and the communication contained sexually explicit content.        Detectives located Eidenschink near his place of work in the 88000 block of W.11 th Avenue. Detectives ultimately arrested Eidenschink and served a search warrant for his personal electronic devices. Eidenschink was lodged at the Lane County Jail for the crimes of Luring a Minor and Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in the Second Degree.   The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150.  

Salem Police Dept. SALEM, Ore. -- On June 7, 2026, officers arrested Jeffrey Boyer , 64, of Salem, following a domestic disturbance investigation at 1985 Oxford Street SE. Boyer was wanted for a prior incident involving strangulation that had been reported just hours earlier.     At approximately 6:24 a.m., officers responded to the residence and contacted Boyer, taking him into custody without incident. During the investigation, safety concerns were noted regarding several firearms at the location.     While officers investigated, multiple un-serialized rifles, short-barreled rifles, and an un-serialized suppressor were located.     Boyer was lodged at Marion County Correctional Facility including Domestic Strangulation and multiple firearms related charges including Unlawful Manufacture of a Firearm.     The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office.  

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon EUGENE, Ore.—A Junction City, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison Wednesday for possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), announced U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon. Trevor Alan Slocum-Lammers, 31, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release.   According to court documents, in August 2023 a cloud storage account associated with Slocum-Lammers uploaded CSAM. On July 30, 2024, investigators executed a search warrant and interviewed Slocum-Lammers, who admitted to possessing CSAM.   On Sept. 19, 2024, a federal grand jury in Eugene returned an indictment charging Slocum-Lammers with possession of child pornography. On Oct. 9, 2025, Slocum-Lammers pleaded guilty. The FBI investigated this case in collaboration with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office and with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations and Oregon State Police. It was prosecuted by Assistant U....

Multnomah Co. Sheriff's Office MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash that occurred early Friday morning.   Just before 2:45 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, the Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) received a 911 call from a community member reporting a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in the 23300 block of Northeast Glisan Street.   When deputies, firefighters, and paramedics arrived, they found the motorcyclist unresponsive on the ground with critical injuries. Paramedics took the rider to the hospital, where they later died.   Based on the preliminary investigation, the motorcyclist crashed into the back of a vehicle. There were no other injuries reported on scene.   The driver of the car, a 26-year-old, was not injured and remained on scene to cooperate with investigators.   Deputies shut down Northeast Glisan Street in both directions for several hours to process the scene, take ph...

Medford Police Department  On Thursday afternoon, the Medford Police Department, in coordination with Jackson County Mental Health and the Mobile Crisis Team, responded to a residence in the 1800 block of Roxy Ann Place to conduct a welfare check. Upon arrival, officers were unable to make contact with the resident and observed a deceased cat in plain view within the residence. Based on those observations and information gathered during the initial investigation, a search warrant was obtained. Officers later located and contacted the resident prior to the execution of the warrant, which was subsequently served at the property. As the investigation developed, the Medford Police Livability Team, Code Enforcement, and Jackson County Animal Control responded to assist. During the search, investigators located multiple live and deceased cats on the property. Wendy Diamond, 65, is facing seven counts of Animal Neglect in the First Degree, a felony. Additional charges may be pending. The ...

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office  Just after 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, deputies assigned to the City of Estacada responded to a welfare check at the Estacada Village Apartments after reports of a man passed out in the driver’s seat of a white Ford F-150 parked in a handicapped space. Deputies arrived and contacted the driver, who appeared disoriented. A broken glass pipe was visible on the seat. Deputies also observed an unknown powdery substance covering the man’s shoes, along with powder spread across the truck’s floorboard and center console. Investigators believe the man may have attempted to destroy drug evidence by spreading it throughout the vehicle using his feet. Deputies helped the man out of the truck and placed him in handcuffs. Powdery footprints were left behind as he was escorted away from the vehicle. The man identified himself as 44-year-old Brandon Gregory Randall of Estacada. Randall told deputies he did not know how he arrived at the location or where he was...

Oregon State Police SALEM, Ore. (3 June 2026) – Paws up for OSP’s newest K-9 recruit. The one-year-old red Labrador Retriever is currently training to join K-9 Scout and K-9 Drake to help protect Oregon’s natural resources as part of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation K-9 program. While we’ll always call him “Good Dog,” he’s ready for a new, official name.   OSP is inviting Oregon youth ages 9-17 to help name the new dog. Because the K-9 and its trooper partner are assigned to the Fish and Wildlife Division, suggested names should be wildlife, fish, or outdoors-related.   Contest Rules: Entries may be submitted now through June 14, 2026 Entries must be submitted using the OSP online entry form The contest is open to Oregon youth ages 9-17 One entry per youth Suggested names must be wildlife, fish, or outdoors-related Finalists will be selected from the submitted entries for statewide voting The youth with the winning entry will get a chance to meet the K-9 and receive other r...