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Oregon State Police   LANE COUNTY, Ore. (23 April 2026)  – On Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 2:30 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 99E near milepost 32 in Lane County.   OSP and the Junction City Police Department initially responded to a report of a damaged power pole. Responding officers then located a heavily damaged black BMW 135 in a ditch, and the operator, Tyler Raymond Caseri (24) of Harrisburg, was found seriously injured. The operator (Caseri) was transported to a local hospital. OSP was notified by the hospital on April 20, 2026, that Caseri had died from his injuries.   The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation.   Speed and impairment are believed to be contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle was possibly the same vehicle that eluded an Oregon State Trooper less than an hour before the crash at speeds of more than 100 mph in the same area.   OSP was assisted by the Junction City Pol...

Marion Co. Dist. Attorney's Office   State of Oregon v. Eric Tyreak Gordon Marion County Circuit Court Case 25CR22843, 25CR63097 & 25CR05205   Salem, OR – April 22, 2026  –  Today Marion County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Gardiner sentenced Eric Tyreak Gordon (age 25) to 264 months (22 years) in the Oregon Department of Corrections. He will be required to register as a sex offender. Gordon pled guilty to the following charges: Using a Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree (2 counts) Sodomy in the Third Degree (3 counts) Unlawful Delivery of a Marijuana item (2 counts) Failure to Report as a Sex Offender Rape in the Third Degree Gordon was arrested and charged in April 2025. The convictions stem from three separate Marion County cases involving victims between the ages of 14 and 15, including two cases of child sexual abuse involving three minor victims. Gordon also pled guilty to related charges in Multnomah County (Sodo...

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon EUGENE, Ore.— Anthony D’Montrez Crawford, 30, of Eugene, Oregon, pleaded guilty today to sex trafficking a minor.   According to court documents, Crawford began trafficking a 17-year old minor victim from July 2024 to August 2024 in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon. Crawford and his wife posted online commercial sex advertisements for the minor victim and coordinated sex acts through phone and text messages. Crawford also transported the minor victim to Seattle on two occasions to engage in prostitution.   On March 5, 2026, Crawford was charged by information with sex trafficking of a child.   Crawford faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and five years of supervised release. Crawford will be sentenced on August 19, 2026, before a U.S. district court judge.   U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon made the announcement.   The Federal Bu...

Woodburn Police Woodburn, OR — The Woodburn Police Department (WPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that injured a juvenile bicyclist. On Thursday, March 30, 2026, at approximately 1:22 p.m., Woodburn officers responded to a reported hit-and-run at McDonald’s, located at 1540 Mt. Hood Avenue in Woodburn. The incident is believed to have occurred earlier, around 12:40 p.m. According to the investigation, a vehicle described as a black pickup truck with a silver grille—possibly a GMC or Chevrolet—struck a juvenile bicyclist who was crossing the roadway at the driveway of the location. The bicyclist sustained moderate injuries and was treated at a local medical facility. The driver is described as an older Caucasian or Hispanic male with a gray beard. The driver fled the scene and has not yet been identified. WPD is seeking any witnesses or information related to this incident. Anyone with information about the sus...

Polk Co. Dist. Att. Office   DALLAS (OR) – Nikodemus Demetri Amrine, of West Salem, has been sentenced to serve 25 months (2 years, 1 month) in prison for a 2025 incident in which he intentionally discharged a firearm inside his residence. At the time, Amrine’s wife and infant child were also present within the home.   Amrine, 22, appeared before Polk County Circuit Judge Rafael A. Caso and pled guilty to Felon in Possession of a Weapon. Judge Caso also ordered Amrine to serve a 24-month term of Post-Prison Supervision upon his release and to forfeit the firearm. The case was investigated by the Salem Police Department and prosecuted by Polk County Deputy District Attorney Garrett Lewellen.

Medford Police Dept. On Tuesday, April 21, at approximately 4:55 a.m., officers with the Medford Police Department responded to a report of a person in mental distress in the 600 block of South Oakdale Avenue. A caller reported that a neighbor in an adjacent apartment was screaming and behaving erratically.   While officers were en route, additional information indicated that the individual was attempting to break into a neighboring apartment using an axe. The occupant of that apartment discharged a firearm, striking the suspect.   Upon arrival, officers located the suspect, identified as 22-year-old Julian Moon Haight, suffering from a gunshot wound to an extremity. Officers provided emergency medical aid until he was transported to a local hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.   No other individuals were injured during the incident.   This case remains under investigation. Additional information, including any potential criminal charges, will be rele...

Oregon State Police Clatsop County, Ore. (20 April 2026)  - The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual suspected of killing an elk in Cannon Beach.   In the early morning hours of Monday, April 20, 2026, a deceased cow elk was located on the edge of the roadway near the intersection of South Spruce Street and East Adams.  A witness reported seeing a vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed before the elk was discovered.    OSP is asking residents of the area around where the elk was killed to review any security camera or doorbell camera footage for any suspicious activity between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m.    Anyone with information may email a tip to  TIP@osp.oregon.gov ​  or contact OSP Dispatch at 800-442-0776 or by calling *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP26-128609 . Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators The Tu...

Albany Police At approximately 9:36 am the Albany Police Department responded to a wanted subject identified as Alan William Dude, 43 years of age, of Albany in front of the Linn County Courthouse.  Dude was parked in a vehicle in the 300 block of SW 4TH Avenue, Albany, Oregon after failing to show up for a Linn County Circuit Court trial that was scheduled to begin today.  Upon contact with Dude, responding officers saw what appeared to be a firearm in his hand.  Officers immediately established a secure perimeter and initiated safety protocols to protect the public.  Surrounding streets were closed and the Linn County Courthouse, Albany City Hall and surrounding businesses were restricted and locked down while the Linn Benton Regional SWAT Team responded to the scene.    Crisis negotiators engaged in conversation with Dude in an effort to bring the incident to a peaceful resolution.  After an extended unsuccessful negotiation, Dude began to reac...

Portland Police Bureau  An investigation initiated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has led to the identification of a Portland firefighter in connection with the upload and distribution of child sexual abuse material. On August 26, 2025, the Portland Police Bureau's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit reviewed a report from an online platform regarding illegal content uploads. Investigators identified multiple related accounts and traced associated IP activity to a Portland fire station, where the material was uploaded. Through investigative practices, detectives identified Portland Fire & Rescue firefighter Andrew J. Ligatich, 43, as the individual connected to the accounts.  On Monday, April 20, 2026, Ligatich turned himself in and he was lodged in the Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC) on the following charges: Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the First Degree (three counts) and Using a Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct...

Beaverton Police Dept.   The Beaverton Police Department is notifying the public of an arrest and indictment connected to an ongoing investigation into the financial exploitation of elderly individuals.   Willow S. McCullough, 23, of Lake Oswego, was indicted by a Washington County Grand Jury on April 8, 2025. McCullough was subsequently arrested and lodged at the Washington County Jail where she remains at the time of this writing.   McCullough is accused of targeting elderly individuals while working as a caregiver starting in 2025 at multiple locations throughout the Portland metropolitan area. Investigators believe she used her position of trust to obtain financial information, including credit cards and personal documents, from vulnerable adults and use that information for unauthorized purchases. Through the course of the investigation, detectives identified multiple incidents with similar patterns involving elderly victims.   A Washington County Grand Jury ret...

Salem Police Dept.     SALEM, Ore. — On April 19, 2026, at approximately 8:27 a.m., officers responded to a call of a suspicious package in the 2500 block of 4 th  St NE.     Upon arrival, patrol officers secured and closed off access to the affected area near the Salem Evangelical Church which was having services at the time. The church was asked to shelter in place while the Salem Police Bomb Squad was requested for assistance.     The Bomb Squad, along with an Oregon State Police Bomb Technician, utilized specialized tools and equipment, including robots, to assess the device. The technicians were able to determine the package did not contain any explosive components. The package was rendered safe, and there was no threat to the public. Local streets around the church were closed for about th...

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office REEDSPORT, Ore.  – A Reedsport woman is in custody on murder charges following a residential house fire Thursday night.   On Thursday, April 16, 2026, shortly before 11:00 p.m., Douglas County 911 received a report of a structure fire in the 27000‑block of Lower Smith River Road. Callers reported individuals were unaccounted for and possibly still inside the residence.   Deputies and firefighters responded to the scene. Upon arrival, deputies attempted rescue and located one individual who was pulled from the house. Despite lifesaving efforts, the 65‑year‑old victim was pronounced deceased. A second victim, aged 67, was also located inside and declared deceased. A third individual was able to escape the residence and was uninjured. Identification of the victims is being withheld pending next‑of‑kin notification.   Deputies contacted a female at the scene, identified as 41‑year‑old Pamela Anne Westfall of Reedsport, who was detained. Westf...

Oregon State Police LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. (17 April 2026)  – On Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 1:16 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 20 near milepost 1 in Lincoln County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Chrysler Town & County van, operated by Rosalea Ann Engelbrecht (77) of Waldport, was traveling westbound on Hwy. 20 near Newport when it began to veer into the oncoming lane for an unknown reason. An eastbound gray Toyota Highlander, operated by John Sterling Daigle (82) of Newport, attempted to avoid the Chrysler van; however, the van continued across the eastbound lane and collided head-on with the Toyota Highlander.   The operator of the Chrysler (Engelbrecht) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries and was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.   The operator of the Toyota (Daigle) was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.   A Toyota passenger, Vicki Ray Bock ...

DCSO JAILVIEWER 163.107 - MURDER - FIRST DEGREE  Level:   F 163.107 - MURDER - FIRST DEGREE  Level:   F 161.405 - ATTEMPT TO COMMIT MURDER OR TREASON  Level:   F 164.325 - ARSON 1ST DEG  Level:   F 144.350 - PAROLE VIOLATION  Level:   X

Oregon State Police CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (16 April 2026)  – On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 26 near milepost 39 in Clackamas County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a white Dodge Ram, operated by Alen Hatunic (39) of Portland, was traveling westbound on Hwy. 26 near Welches when the operator lost control and the vehicle, crossed the roadway, went through a ditch, and crashed head-on into a tree. At the time of the crash, the roadway was covered in snow and hail.   Rear passenger, Nina Westbrook (34) of Gresham, was pronounced deceased at the scene.   The vehicle operator (Hatunic) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.   Passenger, Eugene Bryce Westbrook (39) of Portland, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.   A 2-year-old female passenger was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.   The highway was im...

Oregon State Police COOS COUNTY, Ore. (16 April 2026)  – On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 2:48 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 101 near milepost 260 in Coos County.   The preliminary investigation indicated a white Mercedes E400, operated by Bernard Cooley (78) of Bandon, was traveling northbound in the southbound lane when it nearly collided with a Bandon Police Department patrol vehicle and another passenger car. The Bandon police officer activated the patrol car’s overhead lights and turned around to stop the wrong-way driver. While the patrol car was trying to catch up, the Mercedes struck the southbound guardrail and veered back into the southbound lane. The Mercedes then collided head-on with a southbound blue Mazda Mazda3, operated by Mariah Mayfield (18) of Coquille.   The operator of the Mazda (Mayfield) was pronounced deceased at the scene.   The operator of the Mercedes (Cooley) was transported to an area hospita...

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office On April 15th at about 3 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded with fire personnel to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on the Northwest Expressway near North Park Avenue, Eugene. The driver of the vehicle, a Chevrolet Cobalt sedan, contacted emergency services and remained on scene. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.   The Lane County Sheriff’s Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the scene. Initial investigation shows the pedestrian was in the roadway when they were struck by the vehicle. The driver is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.   Investigators have been unable to identify the pedestrian at this time. He is described as a white male adult, 35 to 45 years old, with brown hair, brown eyes, and balding ear-length straight hair, with a full beard. He was wearing wire rim glasses, a red long sleeve shirt and green long sleeve shirt, blue pants, and gray slip-on shoes.  ...

Oregon State Police GRANTS PASS, Ore. (15 April 2026)  – On Friday, April 10, 2026, members of the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Medford, Oregon State Police (SWAT, Patrol and Major Crimes), Grants Pass Police Department (SWAT), Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, and the California Highway Patrol (Northern Division) concluded a six-week-long drug investigation in Oregon and California by executing three residential search warrants in Wolf Creek, Oregon, and one residential search warrant in Corning, California. During the investigation, RADE and the DEA identified a drug trafficking organization operating out of Wolf Creek that was being supplied with methamphetamine from Corning. On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the investigation led to a traffic stop on Marshall Clifford De La Garza (39), who was found to be transporting approximately 90 pounds of methamphetamine destined for Josephine County, Oregon, from Corning, California.   The...