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LCSO Case #25-0923 – Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies Investigating Suspicious Deaths In Mohawk Valley Area (Photo) -02/23/25

Lane County Sheriff's deputies responded to a residence in the 36000blk of McGowan Creek Rd. shortly after 3:00pm today.  A caller had reported that there were people at the location believed to be deceased.  Upon arrival, fire personnel were able to determine that two adults were deceased.

A third subject was located and detained by deputies as the investigation continues.  There is not believed to be any ongoing threat to the community.  More details will be released as they become available.

This investigation is in its early stages.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff's Office at 541-682-4150 opt. 1.

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LCSO Case #24-6791 Sheriff's Office Arrests Outstanding Assault Suspect -02/21/25

Lane County Sheriff's deputies arrested George Martin Jr for an assault that occurred on December 26th, 2024 at a residence in the Dexter area. Deputies located Martin at a residence in south Lane County  on 2/19/25 and took him into custody without incident.  He was transported to the Lane County Jail where he was lodged on the charge of Assault in the Second Degree.

This case has been forwarded to the Lane County District Attorney's Office for review.

LCSO Responds To Shooting On West 11th -02/17/25

On 2/17/25 The Lane County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported shooting at a residence in the 27000 block of West 11th in Eugene. Deputy's have contacted all parties involved and there is no on going threat to the community. Due to this being an active investigation there is no further information being released at this time.

Update:

2/17/25 Detectives with the Lane County Sheriff's Office are conducting an investigation into the shooting that occurred early this morning. At this time everyone is cooperating with the investigation and the names of both involved are being withheld due to the investigation still ongoing. More information will be released when available.

A second investigation is currently being conducted on the same property for an illegal marijuana grow location. Detectives and Deputies from the Lane County Sheriff's Office are actively serving a search warrant for this location. Due to this being an active investigation more information won't be released until a later time.  

2/10/25 - LCSO Case #25-0448 - Deputies Attempting To Identify Male Who Followed Child After School In River Road Area (Photo) -02/11/25

2/11/25 - Thank you to our community for your assistance with this incident. While deputies continue to follow up with community members, there is currently no indication of ongoing danger to the public at this time.  On January 28th, an unknown male walking a dog followed a child walking home from River Road Elementary School, located on W. Hilliard Road, Eugene. The child was able to go to a neighbor who was home. The male later drove by the residence in a red Chevrolet Malibu sedan.
 
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The person was described white male, approximately 40-55 years old, 6' 3" tall, weighing 210 pounds. He was wearing a blue or gray beanie, tan jacket, blue jeans, and work boots. A photo was later obtained from a nearby store.
 
No crime was believed to have been committed, however the incident was concerning and law enforcement has been unable to identify the male. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Lane County Sheriff's Office at 541-682-4141 and reference Case #25-0448.
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02/10/25 - Deputies Respond To Crashes, Make Several DUI Arrests Over The Week (Photo) -02/11/25

Lane County Sheriff's deputies continue to stop, and respond to crashes involving, impaired drivers. Please consider others on the road in the new year:
- Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
- If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
- If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
- If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
- And please, always wear your seatbelt!
 
On February 5th at about 2 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving erratically on Franklin Boulevard in Eugene. The deputy stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver, Danielle Davis, 41, of Utah. The deputy determined Davis was impaired and informed her she was under arrest. Davis resisted arrest, requiring several deputies to safely handcuff her. Davis was lodged at the Lane County Jail for DUI and Resisting Arrest.
 
On February 6th at about 5:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff's deputies responded to the intersection of Bob Straub Parkway and Daisy Street, Springfield, for a two-vehicle crash. Deputies contacted the drivers and determined Jordan Wade Carper, 45, of Fall Creek, was impaired at the time of the crash. Carper was arrested for DUI and lodged at the Lane County Jail.
 
On February 8th, just after midnight, deputies responded to a convenience store in the 86600 block of Franklin Boulevard, Eugene, after an intoxicated male drove to the location and attempted to purchase alcohol. A deputy arrived just as the vehicle left the parking lot, and stopped the vehicle. Deputies contacted the driver, Preston Marcus Nibblett, 22, of Pleasant Hill, and determined he was impaired. Nibblett was arrested and cited in lieu of custody for DUI.
 
About an hour and a half later, deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash into a tree off London Road, Cottage Grove. The driver and passenger, both juveniles, had significant injuries but were not cooperative with deputies or fire personnel. Both were transported to an area hospital for treatment. Deputies determined the driver was impaired. The driver was arrested and cited in lieu of custody at the hospital for DUI.
 
On February 9th at about 1 a.m., deputies responded to a dispute in the 3100 block of Pheasant Boulevard, Springfield. After they were on scene, an involved female arrived at the location in a vehicle. Deputies contacted the driver, Dani Sydney Lann, 51, of Eugene, and determined she was impaired. Lann was arrested and cited in lieu of custody for DUI.
 
DUI and crash investigations take a significant amount of time and community resources -- for something that is entirely preventable. Drive safe. Drive sober!
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2/9/25 - LCSO Case #25-0661 - Deputies Arrest Florence Man Who Menaced Neighbor With Firearm (Photo) -02/10/25

On February 8th at about 4 p.m., Lane County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of a trespass and menacing in the 5400 block of Bay Berry Drive, Florence. Deputies learned a male, later identified as Joshua Allen Cooper, 42, of Florence, had trespassed on neighbors' property with a rifle. When confronted by a homeowner, Cooper threatened to shoot him and later fired the rifle several times nearby.
 
Deputies were able to contact Cooper at his residence and safely take him into custody. Several firearms and air rifles were seized as evidence.
 
Cooper was lodged at the Lane County Jail for Menacing, two counts of Criminal Trespass with a Firearm, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
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2/6/25 - Lane County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two Men During Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigations (Photo) -02/06/25

On February 6th, Lane County Sheriff's detectives served a search warrant at residences in the 100 block of Lea Avenue and 2500 block of Willakenzie Road, Eugene. The suspect, Noah Alan Starkey-Gomes, 31, was contacted and arrested. Starkey-Gomes was lodged at the Lane County Jail on 2 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree and 2 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree.
 
Detectives then served a search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of Cinnamon Avenue, Eugene. The suspect, James Watson Gilbert, 42, was contacted and arrested. Gilbert was lodged at the Lane County Jail on 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree and 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree.
 
Both of these search warrants stemmed from separate, unrelated investigations by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, focusing on child exploitation. Currently there is no indication of any local victims involved in these cases, and the charges are for the possession of child pornography.
 
The Lane County Sheriff's Office received assistance during these investigations from the Springfield Police Department, Eugene Police Department, Oregon State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the Oregon Department of Justice.
 
These arrests are part of an ongoing effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable members of our community. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.
 
LCSO Case #24-6642, #24-6040
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02/03/25 - Deputies Respond To Crashes, Make Several DUI Arrests Over Weekend (Photo) -02/03/25

 
On January 31st at 7 a.m., Lane County Sheriff's deputies responded to a vehicle off the road in the area of Chambers Street and Crest Drive. Deputies contacted the driver, Omani De La Selva Canani, 22, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation and determining Canani had been driving impaired, he was arrested for DUI and lodged at the Lane County Jail.
 
On February 1st at 10 p.m., deputies responded to a crash into a tree on Sears Road. The driver, Aroya Dawn Newton-Kemplin, 30, was significantly injured and transported by LifeFlight to an area hospital. Deputies determined Newton-Kemplin was impaired. She was arrested and cited in lieu of custody for DUI.
 
On February 2nd at 6 p.m., deputies responded to a dispute in the 82800 block of Parker Lane, Dexter, regarding a person who was driving while intoxicated. Deputies contacted the driver, Krysa Lea Matsen, 44, and determined she was impaired. Matsen was arrested for DUI and lodged at the Lane County Jail.
 
On February 2nd at 2 a.m., deputies responded to a crash near the dam on Reservoir Road, south of Cottage Grove. Fire personnel on scene reported the driver, Jaime Nichole Wenetta, 37, appeared intoxicated. Deputies contacted Wenetta and determined she was impaired. She was arrested and cited in lieu of custody for DUI.
 
Please consider others on the road in the new year:
- Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
- If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
- If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
- If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
- And please, always wear your seatbelt!
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1/30/25 - Lane County Sheriff’s Office And Oregon State Police Arrest Two Men During Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigations (Photo) -01/30/25

On January 30th, Lane County Sheriff's detectives and Oregon State Police detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of W. 1st Avenue in Junction City. The suspect, Ralph Anthony Pocza, 41, was contacted and arrested. Pocza was lodged at the Lane County Jail on 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree and 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree.
 
Detectives then served a search warrant at a residence in the 26800 block of Petzold Road, southwest of Eugene. The suspect, Gregory John Shepherd, 60, was contacted and arrested. Shepherd was lodged at the Lane County Jail on 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree and 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree.
 
Both of these search warrants stemmed from separate, unrelated investigations by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, focusing on child exploitation. Currently there is no indication of any local victims involved in these cases, and the charges are for the possession of child pornography.
 
The Lane County Sheriff's Office and Oregon State Police received assistance during these investigations from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the Oregon Department of Justice.
 
These arrests are part of an ongoing effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable members of our community. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.
 
LCSO Case #24-5540, OSP Case #SP24-238315
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