Man Treated for Hypothermia After Sailboat Beached in Newport Area (Photo) - 07/30/10
A Bellevue, Washington man is being treated for hypothermia at a Newport-area hospital after his 38-foot sailboat drifted overnight into the surf and ended up on the beach. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers, US Coast Guard and Newport Fire Department personnel were at the scene this morning. Oregon State Parks & Recreation Department will work with the boat's owner for removal from the beach.

According to OSP Senior Trooper Doug Canfield, on July 30, 2010 at approximately 8:00 a.m. a report was received of a beached sailboat on the shore near NW 68th Street in Newport. The boat's owner, a 77-year old retired physician, was the lone person on board the sailboat that also is his residence. His name is withheld to allow him time to notify relatives of the incident.

He told OSP that he was sailing along the Oregon coast and went to sleep during the night. He awoke during the early morning hours when the boat came to rest on its side on the beach. After initially finding himself stuck inside the boat, he was able to get out on his own. Following an initial medical evaluation at the scene, he was transported by Pac West Ambulance to Pacific Communities Hospital for treatment of hypothermia.

Questions regarding removal of the sailboat should be directed to Oregon State Parks & Recreation Department.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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OSP F&W Investigation into Bighorn Sheep Death leads to Charges for Sweet Home Man (Photo) - 07/29/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division troopers are continuing an investigation following the arrest Wednesday of a Sweet Home-area man on charges related to the death of a Bighorn Sheep in eastern Oregon. The follow up investigation includes determining how the Bighorn Sheep died and who is responsible for its death.

The investigation started three weeks ago after OSP Fish & Wildlife Division troopers in eastern Oregon received a report that a Bighorn Sheep was killed in late May 2010 in the Snake River area near Richland. The investigation led OSP troopers to serve a search warrant July 28th at a Sweet Home-area address and the subsequent arrest of ENOCH RAY ROBERTSON, age 30, after troopers seized evidence including Bighorn Sheep horns and a Bobcat hide.

ROBERTSON was transported to the Linn County Jail where Senior Trooper James Halsey cited and released him on the following offenses:

* Unlawful Possession of a Game Mammal – Bighorn Sheep
* Unlawful Possession of a Game Mammal – Bobcat hide
* Taking Blacktail Doe Deer in Closed Season
* Possession of less than an Ounce of Marijuana

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 138E near Diamond Lake (Photos) - 07/29/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Wednesday afternoon's single vehicle fatal traffic crash that resulted in the death of a Long Beach, California man and critical injuries to a San Diego-area woman on Highway 138E near Diamond Lake.

On July 28, 2010 at approximately 2:25 p.m. a 2000 Saturn four-door driven by DAVID EMANUEL YOUNGBERG, age 85, from Long Beach, California was westbound on a straight stretch of Highway 138E near milepost 76 when, for an unknown reason, it traveled off the highway and crashed head-on into a tree about 18 feet off the highway. The car spun around the tree and came to rest perpendicular to the road.

YOUNGBERG was pronounced deceased at the scene. His passenger, JEANINE LUCILLE KING, age 71, from San Diego, California was critically injured. KING was transported by LifeFlight to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend.

Both occupants were using safety restraints and the car's airbags deployed. They were friends traveling together in Oregon.

OSP troopers from the Roseburg Area Command office are continuing the investigation.

ODOT and Chemult EMS assisted at the scene.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Update and Photos: Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 30 west of Wauna Mill - 07/28/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Astoria Area Command office are continuing the investigation into a Tuesday afternoon two vehicle crash on Highway 30 about one mile west of Wauna Mill that injured seven persons. All involved were using safety restraints or were in child safety seats.

Updated information from OSP Lieutenant Duane Stanton indicates on July 27, 2010 at approximately 3:40 p.m. a 1997 Buick LeSabre driven by JACOB N. SULLIVAN, age 16, from Kelso, Washington was westbound on Highway 30 near milepost 74 when, for an unknown reason, it traveled across the double solid center line into the left eastbound lane. The right front section of the Buick collided with the right front section of an eastbound 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche driven by HEATHER L. GIBSON, age 29, from Vancouver, Washington.

SULLIVAN and right front passenger LEIGHA R. WARNER, age 16, from Kelso, were transported to Columbia Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. WARNER was later transferred to Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Rear passenger DAVID BAYER, age 16, from Kelso, was transported to St. John Medical Center in Longview with non-life threatening injuries.

The Chevrolet Avalanche had four occupants from Vancouver, Washington transported to different hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. GIBSON and her rear-seat positioned children, TOBY GIBSON, age 4, and BRIANNA GIBSON, age 1 1/2, were transported to Columbia Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. Right front passenger MARY MILLAR, age 83, was transported by LifeFlight to Oregon Health Sciences University.

Firefighters extricated passengers WARNER and MILLAR.

OSP was assisted at the scene by Clatsop County Sheriff's Office, Knappa Fire Department, Medix Ambulance and ODOT. The highway was closed about two hours.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Update: Names Released - Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 99W south of Monmouth - 07/27/10
A driver was cited for Reckless Driving following a Tuesday morning three vehicle traffic crash on Highway 99W south of Monmouth that resulted in five people being transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. Names of the involved drivers and passengers are now available for this release.

Updated information provided by Oregon State Police (OSP) Trooper Carlos Barrientos indicates on July 27, 2010 at approximately 5:21 a.m. a 2003 Chevrolet pickup driven by MARK JAMES RANDALL, age 35, from Philomath, was westbound on Suver Road when it failed to stop for a stop sign at the Highway 99W intersection. As the pickup drove into the intersection it struck the passenger side of a northbound 20006 Toyota Scion driven by VICKI PHEIS, age 60, residence information unavailable. After impact, the Toyota spun into the southbound lane and struck a southbound Ford Taurus with three adult male occupants.

RANDALL was transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis. He was using safety restraints and was cited for Reckless Driving.

PHEIS was using safety restraints and transported by ambulance to Salem Hospital with serious injuries.

The three occupants in the Ford Taurus were transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis where they were treated and released. They are identified as driver JOSE SOSA, age 41; passenger FELCIANO ESTRADA, age 60; and, JOSE ESTRADA, age 47, all from Independence.

Highway 99W was closed 90 minutes at the crash scene.

Oregon State Police troopers from the Salem Area Command office are continuing the investigation. Polk County Sheriff's Office, Dallas Fire Department, and ODOT assisted at the scene.

No photographs available for this release.

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Update: Minor Injury Truck Crash, Empty Wine Bottles Spill onto Highway 99W near Highway 18 (Photo) - 07/27/10
Oregon State Police troopers and ODOT have cleared the scene of a Tuesday afternoon crash on Highway 99W at the Highway 18 intersection that led to an estimated over a thousand empty wine bottles spilling onto the highway. Two drivers were transported with non-life threatening injuries and Highway 99W was re-opened after the scene and vehicles were cleared about 7:15 p.m.

Updated information indicates on July 27, 2010 at approximately 1:40 p.m. a 2000 Freightliner truck pulling a trailer transporting empty bottles of wine driven by RUSSELL ALLEN RITTENHOUSE, age 54, from northeast Salem, was northbound on Highway 18 attempting to negotiate a turn to northbound Highway 99W. Entering the corner too fast, the trailer tipped over and struck a southbound 2005 Peterbuilt truck pulling a flatbed trailer and overturned. The Peterbuilt truck was preparing to turn onto Highway 18 from Highway 99W when it was struck. The rear of the trailer split open on impact spilling boxes containing empty wine bottles.

Both drivers were transported to an area hospital for treatment with minor injuries. The drivers were identified as RITTENHOUSE and DONALD R. SCHLEIMER, age 52, from Irwin, Iowa.

OSP cited RITTENHOUSE for Careless Driving. His vehicles are registered to NW Distribution out of Salem.

ODOT reportedly removed several dump truck loads of broken and damaged wine bottles.

OSP and ODOT were also assisted by McMinnville Fire Department and other local emergency responders.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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OSP Traffic Stop Leads to 11 lbs. Crystal Meth, 1 lb. Cocaine, and One Arrest near Eugene (Photos) - 07/27/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) Drug Enforcement Section detectives are continuing the investigation following the arrest of a California man one week ago during a Tuesday morning traffic stop near Eugene in which 11 pounds of crystal methamphetamine and one pound of cocaine was found concealed within a vehicle. Due to an ongoing investigation, these details were delayed for release until approved by detectives.

According to OSP Lieutenant Robert Edwards, on July 20, 2010 at approximately 8:45 a.m. an OSP trooper from the Springfield Area Command office stopped a 1998 Honda Accord displaying California license plates for a lane change violation northbound on Interstate 5 near Eugene. The car's driver was identified as RAMON JUAN PULIDO, age 31, from Visalia, California.

Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop with the assistance an OSP drug detection dog led to the discovery and seizure of approximately 11 pounds of crystal methamphetamine and one pound of cocaine concealed within the vehicle. Combined estimated value of the seized methamphetamine and cocaine is nearly $250,000.

PULIDO was arrested and lodged in the Lane County Jail for Unlawful Possession and Distribution of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine and Unlawful Possession and Distribution of a Controlled Substance - Cocaine. Jail staff also advised there is Federal Offense hold on him.

Photograph Sources:

Stop location and seized drugs - Oregon State Police
Pulido – Lane County Sheriff's Office

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Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 26 near Banks - 07/27/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Monday evening's single vehicle crash on Highway 26 east of Banks that resulted in non-life threatening injuries to a Manning-area woman after she got distracted by her cat inside the vehicle and lost control.

According to OSP Senior Trooper Mark McDougal, on July 26, 2010 at approximately 7:55 p.m. a 1993 Ford Explorer driven by BRITTANY R. SPADY, age 21, from Manning, was westbound on Highway 26 near milepost 53 when she reportedly was distracted by her cat that had crawled onto the driver's side floorboard between the brake and gas pedals. SPADY lost control and traveled into the westbound side ditch, rolled and struck a tree.

SPADY was transported by LifeFlight to Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. According to OHSU she has been discharged.

With help of people who had stopped at the scene, the area was unsuccessfully searched for about 45 minutes to find the cat. No description of the cat is available for this release.

OSP was assisted at the scene by Washington County Sheriff's Office, Banks Fire Department, and ODOT. Highway 26 was closed at the scene for nearly 30 minutes.

No photographs available for this release.

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OSP Pendleton Office Relocation Will Temporarily Affect Daily Business Services July 30th - 07/26/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) general business operations for the Pendleton Area Command office will be temporarily suspended later this week during the office relocation to a new facility. All sex offender registration and regular office-related business for OSP is temporarily suspended Friday, July 30th. Daily business operations will resume Monday, August 2nd, when OSP opens its doors at a new location north of Interstate 84 on the west end of Pendleton.

For approximately 24 years, the OSP Pendleton Area Command office operations were stationed at a location on SE Emigrant Avenue. Starting August 2nd, the OSP Pendleton Area Command office will be located at 618 Airport Road. Regular office business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and office phone number (541-278-4090) remain unchanged.

During the office move, requests for OSP services can still be requested through the Oregon State Police Southern Command Center dispatch at (541) 276-2121.

Contact and address information for all OSP offices statewide are available on our website at:

http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/offices.shtml

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The Oregon State Police is a full-service public safety agency providing diverse services to the citizens of Oregon. Our mission is to enhance livability and safety by protecting the people, property, and natural resources of the state. To realize our vision and accomplish our mission our objectives are to BE THERE (be ready and able to respond to the increasing needs of Oregonians); PREVENT HARM (engage in vigilant enforcement of laws and regulations while making Oregon's roadways safe and reducing our citizen's exposure to crime, fire and disasters); and, SUPPORT OREGON COMMUNITIES (providing specialized services and assistance throughout Oregon in support of the statewide public safety infrastructure).

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Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 126W west of Eugene (Photos) - 07/26/10
A Roseburg-area man received minor injuries Monday morning following a rollover crash on Highway 126W west of Eugene near Fisher Road. The highway was closed about 90 minutes while emergency responders helped the injured driver and also assessed potential hazardous material concerns of a device ejected from the vehicle.

According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Trooper Cale Day, on July 26, 2010 at approximately 6:05 a.m. a 2008 Ford Ranger pickup driven by CHARLES G. SHERWIN, age 54, from Roseburg, was westbound on Highway 126W near milepost 52 when it drifted onto the right shoulder. SHERWIN over-corrected the pickup trying to bring it back onto the roadway and it rolled several times coming to rest on its top.

SHERWIN, who works for Umpqua Testing Service LLC and was driving the company's pickup, was using safety restraints and received minor injuries. He was transported to Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend for treatment.

While police and fire personnel were on scene they noticed a tool, a nuclear densometer, ejected from the pickup and laying in a ditch. According to the director of Umpqua Testing Service LLC, the device uses a minute amount of radioactive material to check the density of the ground. It is a common device used at major roadway construction sites.

As a precaution, the highway remained closed until an Oregon State Fire Marshal HAZMAT team came to the scene and rendered the device safe. An Umpqua Testing Service LLC representative responded and transported it from the scene.

OSP troopers from the Springfield Area Command office are completing the investigation. Eugene Fire Department, Lane County Sheriff's Office, Oregon State Fire Marshal HAZMAT, and ODOT assisted at the scene.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Photos Included - Serious Injury Motorcycle Crash - Highway 99W near McMinnville (Photos) - 07/24/10
Two people were seriously injured Saturday afternoon when their motorcycle crashed along Highway 99W near McMinnville. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the McMinnville Area Command office are continuing the investigation.

According to OSP Senior Trooper Sean McIntyre, on July 24, 2010 at approximately 1:25 p.m. a 2001 Indian motorcycle operated by GILBERT L. HOAKENSON, age 45, from Amity, was southbound on Highway 99W near milepost 41 when it failed to negotiate a left curve. The motorcycle traveled off the highway along a ditch and crashed.

HOAKENSON was transported by ambulance to Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville with serious injuries. He was operating the motorcycle with a suspended license.

Passenger TIMOTHY J. GIBSON, age 60, from Amity, was critically injured and transported by LifeFlight to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland.

Both men were wearing protective headgear.

OSP troopers were assisted at the scene by Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, McMinnville Police Department, McMinnville Fire Department, Amity Fire Department, and ODOT.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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OSP Traffic Stop Leads to 8,000 Tablets of Oxycontin, One Arrest – Interstate 5 south of Ashland - 07/23/10
A traffic stop by Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers early Friday morning northbound on Interstate 5 in the Ashland area led to the arrest of a Tacoma Washington man following the discovery of approximately 8,000 tablets of Oxycontin. The man was lodged on drug-related charges at the Jackson County Jail.

On July 23, 2010 at about 6:20 A.M. an (OSP) trooper stopped a 2010 Chevrolet Pickup, operated by CHARLES EDWARDS, age 52, from Tacoma Washington, northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 12 for a speed violation. During the traffic stop (OSP) troopers discovered approximately 8,000 tablets of Oxycontin concealed inside the vehicle. The Oxycontin has an estimated value of $660,000.

EDWARDS was taken into custody without incident and lodged at the Jackson County Jail on the following charges:

- Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Oxycontin)
- Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Oxycontin)
- Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance II (Oxycontin)

OSP troopers were assisted in the investigation by detectives from the OSP Drug Enforcement Section and members from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. The investigation is continuing.

Photograph of EDWARDS courtesy of Jackson County Jail
Photograph of Oxycontin courtesy of Oregon State Police

Update: Names Released and Photos - Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 47 north of Vernonia - 07/22/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation of Thursday afternoon's log-truck involved fatal traffic crash on Highway 47 near Stoney Point Road north of Vernonia. Names are being released following next of kin notification.

According to OSP Sergeant Larry Lucas, on July 22, 2010 at approximately 1:15 p.m. a loaded log truck driven by JOSHUA SCHULTZ, age 33, from Vernonia, was northbound on Highway 47 near Stoney Point Road when, for an unknown reason, it traveled off the highway. The truck continued for a short distance colliding with a telephone pole and at least one tree before coming to an abrupt stop resulting in the logs shifting forward, crushing the cab with two occupants inside.

JOSHUA SCHULTZ was pronounced deceased at the scene. His son, SETH SCHULTZ, age 10, was extricated by Vernonia Fire Department personnel and transported by LifeFlight to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland with serious injuries.

ODOT was on scene handling highway closure and detour duties.

OSP troopers were assisted by Vernonia Police and Fire Departments. No other information available for release.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Six Injured in Wednesday Crash on Interstate 5 in Albany Area - 07/22/10
Six people were injured Wednesday afternoon when the van they were traveling in collided into the back of a pickup being towed by a motorhome northbound Interstate 5 in the Albany area. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into the crash that closed the northbound lanes about 90 minutes.

According to OSP Trooper Ray Stallsworth, on July 21, 2010 at approximately 4:20 p.m. a 1995 Chevrolet van driven by LELA F. ANDREWS, age 57, from Scio, was northbound in the left lane of Interstate 5 near milepost 232 when it came upon heavy, slowing congested traffic. ANDREWS tried to change lanes to avoid the congested traffic but was unable to safely do so and collided into the back of a pickup being towed by a 2003 Holiday motorhome with two occupants. The motorhome pulling the pickup was traveling less than 10 mph when involved in the collision.

After the initial impact the van rolled an undetermined number of times before coming to rest in the left lane and inside center median. The motorhome and pickup came to a stop in the right northbound lane.

ANDREWS and five other van occupants, including four minor children, were transported to various hospitals with undisclosed injuries believed to be non-life threatening. The other occupant names are not available for this release.

The motorhome's driver FORREST K. KEELER, age 54, from Coos Bay, and his unidentified passenger were not injured.

OSP troopers from the Albany Area Command office are continuing the investigation.

Linn County Crash Team, Albany Fire Department, Linn County Sheriff's Office, Lebanon Police Department, Reach Air Ambulance, and ODOT assisted at the scene.

No photographs or other information available for this release.

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Update: Names Released - Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 30 north of Warren (Photo) - 07/22/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Thursday morning's fatal traffic crash at the intersection of Highway 30 and Old Portland Road / Bennett Road north of Warren. One person died and her husband was taken to a Portland-area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Names are being released and the highway re-opened at noon.

According to OSP Sergeant Larry Lucas, on July 22, 2010 at approximately 5:30 a.m. a 1994 Honda Civic driven by KRISTINA BRIXEY, age 23, from St. Helens, pulled out from a stop sign on Old Portland Road / Bennett Road into the path of a dump truck traveling northbound on Highway 30. The dump truck driven by DOUGLAS A. HECKMAN, age 37, from Scappoose, crashed into the driver side of the Honda Civic in the left northbound lane.

KRISTINA BRIXEY was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her husband/passenger JOSEPH L. BRIXEY, age 21, was transported to Legacy Emanuel Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

HECKMAN wasn't injured. The dump truck, registered to Heckman Recycling Inc, was unloaded.

Safety restraints were used by all occupants.

OSP troopers from the St. Helens work site are continuing the investigation.

St. Helens and Scappoose police departments, Columbia River Fire & Rescue, and ODOT assisted at the scene. ODOT had a detour established during the 6 1/2 hour highway closure.

Photographs Source: Oregon State Police

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OSP Fish & Wildlife Trooper's Six Month Investigation Leads to Arrest in Illegal Killing and Waste of Four Deer near Paulina (Photos) - 07/22/10
An investigation by an Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division trooper, assisted by the OSP Crime Lab forensic analysis, led to the arrest of a Prineville man Tuesday on multiple charges related to the illegal kill and waste of 4 deer six months ago.

On July 20, 2010, OSP Senior Trooper Amos Madison arrested BRADLEY BROCK, age 20, from Prineville, and lodged him at the Crook County Jail on the following charges:

* Illegal Taking of Deer (4 counts)
* Unlawful Waste of Wildlife (4 counts)
* Theft in the First Degree (4 counts)

BROCK's arrest came following Senior Trooper Madison's investigation that started January 9, 2010 when a central Oregon rancher in the Rager area about ten miles east of Paulina contacted OSP to report he found two deer that had been shot. Initial response and investigation led to the discovery of a total of four deer illegally killed and left to waste. All were does and at least two were pregnant.

Evidence seized from the scene and during the investigation was submitted to the OSP Forensic Services Division Crime Lab. Forensic analysis linked BROCK to the crimes leading to his arrest.

Photograph Source:
Deer – Oregon State Police
Brock – Crook County Sheriff's Office

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Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 101 south of Gold Beach - 07/20/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into a Tuesday afternoon fatal traffic crash that killed a Brookings-area man, injured a commercial truck driver, and led to a several hour closure of Highway 101 south of Brookings due to a fire flamed by high winds that spread on both sides of the highway. ODOT's website www.tripcheck.com currently advises one lane is open for traffic with the use of a pilot vehicle.

Preliminary information from OSP Sergeant Scott Punch indicates on July 20, 2010 at approximately 1:45 p.m. a 2009 Toyota Scion driven by VINCENT JARAMILLO, age 33, from Brookings, was northbound on Highway 101 near milepost 331 when, for an unknown reason, it drifted into the southbound lane and collided with a 2010 Freightliner pulling two trailers. After impact, the commercial truck and trailers continued southbound about 200 yards then broke through the guardrail and tipped onto its side. The truck subsequently caught fire which spread into the nearby brush.

JARAMILLO was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The truck's driver, ALLEN HART, age 61, was transported to Curry General Hospital with minor injuries.

Fire personnel from Coos Forest Patrol, Gold Beach, Pistol, Ophir, and Cape Ferrello fire departments have been working together to control the fire. Questions regarding fire suppression efforts should be directed to the fire departments.

Cal-Or Life Flight and Curry County SO have been assisting at the scene.

No other information available at this time.

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OSP Traffic Stop leads to Over 100 lbs. of Marijuana, Arrest of Two Men - Interstate 5 in Medford Area (Photos) - 07/20/10
Two men were arrested by Oregon State Police (OSP) early Tuesday morning after more than 100 pounds of marijuana was found concealed in a pickup during a traffic stop on Interstate 5 in the Medford area.

According to OSP Sergeant Tanya Henderson, on July 20, 2010 at approximately 4:38 a.m. an OSP trooper stopped a 2005 GMC pickup displaying California license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 32 for a speed violation. The two occupants were identified as driver JUAN CARLOS TINOCO-CARRANZA, age 25, from Tacoma, Washington, and passenger EUSTAQUIO GARCIA-GARCIA, age 23, from Brentwood, California.

Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop led to the discovery and seizure of approximately 102 lbs. of marijuana concealed under a blanket in the pickup's back seat. Estimated value of the seized marijuana is over $250,000.

Both men were arrested and lodged in the Jackson County Jail for Unlawful Possession, Distribution and Manufacture of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office jail website also reflects ICE holds on both men.

OSP Drug Enforcement Section is continuing the investigation.

Photograph Sources:
Marijuana – OSP
Suspect Photos – Jackson County Sheriff's Office

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Update: Reward Increased in Investigation of Illegal Kill and Waste of 3 Buck Deer near Tillamook - 07/20/10
With the help of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust, a reward of up to $2500 is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the late June illegal kill and waste of three buck deer in the Trask Unit near Tillamook. The HSUS offer adds to an existing reward of up to $500 from the Oregon Hunter's Association.

On Sunday, June 20, 2010 the OSP Tillamook work site received information of three killed deer near milepost 1 on Fox Creek Road. OSP Fish & Wildlife troopers responded to investigate and found three freshly killed buck deer. Head and hide remained but most of meat was taken.

Anyone with information is asked to call Senior Trooper Guerra at (503) 815-3315 or the Turn in Poacher (TIP) number at 1-800-452-7888.

Questions regarding the HSUS reward can be directed to Liz Bergstrom, Humane Society of the United States, at (240) 751-0659, or ebergstrom@humanesociety.org . To view their release, go to www.humanesociety.org/poaching .

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Update: Driver Dies from Injuries Sustained in Monday's Critical Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 42 west of Winston - 07/20/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) has been notified that the 70-year old Camas Valley woman critically injured Monday morning in a single vehicle crash on Highway 42 about four miles west of Winston died before being transported to a Portland-area hospital. OSP troopers from the Roseburg Area Command office are continuing the investigation.

According to OSP Lieutenant Doug Ladd, on July 19, 2010 at approximately 10:50 a.m. a 1976 Chevrolet van driven by ADELLA J. HOOD, age 70, from Camas Valley, was eastbound on Highway 42 near milepost 68 in the area of Hoover Hill Road. For unknown reasons, the van traveled off the south side of the highway and up an embankment. HOOD was ejected from the van and she came to rest several feet away. The van did not roll.

HOOD was not using safety restraints and investigating troopers noted the driver's door appeared to not be properly secured as it was held in place by a bungee cord. She was critically injured and reportedly died before being transported to a Portland-area hospital.

The names of two injured passengers in the van are now available. They are identified as GERALD MANNY, age 39, and BRANDEN MENDENHALL, age 23, both from Camas Valley. Both received minor injuries and were treated at the scene.

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Update: Additional Names Released - Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 42 at Brockway Road west of Winston (Photos) - 07/19/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Roseburg Area Command office are continuing the investigation into Monday morning's fatal traffic crash just west of Winston that resulted in the death of one person and serious injuries to two others. The names of the two people from Riddle in the vehicle occupied by the victim are being released.

According to OSP Lieutenant Doug Ladd, on July 19, 2010 at approximately 10:30 a.m. a Toyota pickup driven by JESSE W. JAMES, age 23, from Riddle, was northbound on Brockway Road when, according to witnesses, it failed to stop for a stop sign at the intersection with Highway 42. A westbound dump truck driven by DUDLEY L. LENHART, age 58, from Tenmile, crashed into the passenger side of the pickup. After impact, the dump truck veered off the road, striking an ODOT message board and then into a pasture on the north side of Highway 42 where it overturned onto its side.

KAILA L. BOYER, age 22, from Riddle, the pickup's passenger, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

JAMES was transported by air to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland with critical injuries.

Both pickup occupants were using safety restraints.

LENHART was transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend with serious injuries. Safety restraints use is pending investigation confirmation.

OSP troopers and a crash reconstructionist are continuing the investigation. Highway 42 west of Winston will remain closed but a detour is in place. OSP was assisted by ODOT, Winston Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, and Winston-Dillard Fire Department.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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(Correction on motorcycle riders that sustained injuries) Critical Injury Crash Highway 20 west of Bend - 07/18/10
Four people were injured when two motorcycles were involved in a crash this morning on Highway 20 about 15 miles west of Bend.

On July 18, 2010 at about 9:58 a.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash involving two motorcycles on Highway 20 near milepost 14. A 2001 BMW K1200LT motorcycle, operated by BENJAMIN JONSSON, age 54, from Spruce Grove, Alberta Canada was westbound on Highway 20 near milepost 14. JONSSON had a passenger that is identified as CARA JONSSON, age 54, also from Spruce Grove. BENJAMIN JONSSON came upon a bucket that had blown out from the back of a pickup onto the roadway. BENJAMIN JONSSON was able to successfully swerve and miss the bucket.

A 2003 BMW R1150T motorcycle, operated by FREDERICK HERZOFF, age 61, from Paradise City, California was also westbound traveling some distance behind JONSSON'S motorcycle. FREDERICK HERZOFF had a passenger that is identified as ANNETTE HERZOFF, age 60 also from Paradise, California. FREDERICK HERZOFF also attempted to swerve around the bucket and in doing so crashed into the back of JONSSON'S motorcycle. JONSSON and HERZOFF were not traveling together.

All four riders were transported by ambulance to Saint Charles Hospital in Bend. BENJAMIN and CARA JONSSON sustained minor injuries. FREDERICK HERZOFF sustained serious injuries and ANNETTE HERZOFF critical injuries. All four riders were wearing helmets.

(OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation. The highway was closed in both directions for about one hour while troopers completed their investigation.

(OSP) was assisted at the scene by Bend Fire, Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, and ODOT.

Photograph courtesy of OSP.

Minor Injury Motor Vehicle Crash Highway 126W East of Florence - 07/18/10
Five people received minor injuries in a two vehicle crash that occurred this morning on SR 126W about 15 miles east of Florence.

On July 18, 2010 at approximately 9:45 a.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Hwy 126W near milepost 15. A 2003 Cadillac, operated by LILAS DUNN, age 60, from Eugene, was entering Hwy 126W from a driveway and was attempting to travel eastbound.

A 2006 Honda Civic operated by ROYAL MURDOCK, age 71, from Eugene, was traveling westbound and rounded a blind curve and collided with DUNN'S vehicle as she entered the roadway.

MURDOCK'S vehicle had three passengers, MARALYN MURDOCK, age 88, BENJAMIN LIVINGSTON, age 25, and VENESSA MANAHAN-RIAL, age 27, all from Eugene. All occupants from both vehicles were transported by Western Lane Ambulance to Peace Harbor Hospital with minor injuries.

All occupants from both vehicles were wearing seatbelts. No citations were issued. OSP troopers from the Florence Worksite are continuing the investigation.

(OSP) was assisted at the scene by Siuslaw Fire Department, Western Lane Ambulance, and ODOT responded to the crash. The Hwy was closed for approximately 30 minutes and one way traffic was directed for approximately 1.5 hours.

Photographs Courtesy of (OSP)

Injury Log Truck Crash - Territorial Highway south of Veneta (Photos) - 07/16/10
A log truck driver received minor injuries Friday morning when his loaded log truck crashed on Territorial Highway (Highway 200) about four miles south of Veneta. The logs spilled onto the highway, blocking it in both directions. ODOT is still on scene helping coordinate log removal and traffic update information is available at www.tripcheck.com .

According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Trooper Jacob Luquin, on July 16, 2010 at approximately 6:38 a.m. a fully loaded log truck driven by RYAN P. PARDOVICH, age 23, from Elmira, was southbound on Territorial Highway about one mile south of Crow Road when it gradually drifted to the left, off the road and up an embankment where it struck a fence and gate. The log truck and trailer came back onto the highway where the trailer rolled onto its side causing the truck to also overturn. The logs spilled onto the road and PARDOVICH received non-life threatening injuries.

PARDOVICH was transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend for treatment. The investigation is looking into a possible medical problem as a contributing factor.

The log truck is registered to PER Inc. out of Elmira.

OSP troopers from the Springfield Area Command office are continuing the investigation. ODOT and Lane County Fire District assisted at the scene. A local logging company responded at PER Inc.'s request to help remove the logs from the highway.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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OSP Bend Office Re-Opens for General Business Operations Monday, July 19th - 07/16/10
General business operations, including sex offender registration, will resume next Monday, July 19, following the relocation of the Oregon State Police (OSP) Bend Area Command office, East Region Headquarters, and Forensic Services Division Crime Lab to a new facility. Sex offender registration and regular office-related business was temporarily suspended July 7 during the move to the new Deschutes County 911 / OSP building that will also house the county's emergency 9-1-1 center.

The move culminates more than six years of planning to move the OSP Bend Area Command office to its new location at 20355 Poe Sholes Drive. Regular office business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), the office phone number (541-388-6213), and sex offender registration hours (Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) remain the same.

The Oregon State Police appreciates the public's patience during this move and look forward to providing premier public safety services from the new location.

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The Oregon State Police is a full-service public safety agency providing diverse services to the citizens of Oregon. Our mission is to enhance livability and safety by protecting the people, property, and natural resources of the state. To realize our vision and accomplish our mission our objectives are to BE THERE (be ready and able to respond to the increasing needs of Oregonians); PREVENT HARM (engage in vigilant enforcement of laws and regulations while making Oregon's roadways safe and reducing our citizen's exposure to crime, fire and disasters); and, SUPPORT OREGON COMMUNITIES (providing specialized services and assistance throughout Oregon in support of the statewide public safety infrastructure).

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Update: Photos - Minor Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 18 in Grand Ronde Area - 07/16/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into a Friday morning minor injury traffic crash on Highway 18 just east of Spirit Mountain Casino. The crash resulted in a brief highway closure after the woman's car crashed into a power pole causing downed wires onto the highway.

According to OSP Senior Trooper Bridgett Taylor, on July 16, 2010 at approximately 6:00 a.m. a 2006 Ford Mustang two-door convertible driven by ANNETTE MARIA HAIDER TEUFEL, age 50, from Otis, was eastbound on Highway 18 near milepost 23 when she fell asleep and drifted off the eastbound shoulder. The car traveled into a culvert, struck a raised driveway and hit a power pole before coming to rest off the highway.

TEUFEL received minor injuries and was transported by West Valley Fire District to an area hospital with minor injuries. She was using safety restraints and her car's airbags deployed.

A PGE electrical crew responded to the scene and determined the downed wires were communication lines and helped re-open the roadway about 7:00 a.m.

Photograph Source: ODOT

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Information about Hoax Child Abduction Text Message and Photograph - 07/16/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) received an inquiry Thursday afternoon requesting verification of a cell phone text message and photograph regarding a possible child abduction in Albany. A check with Albany Police Department and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children confirmed no known abduction involving the child in the photo and that this appears to be a hoax. There are no active Amber Alerts in Oregon at this time.

The photograph is of a smiling little red-haired girl, about four years old, sitting on a blue chair. The cell phone text message reads:

"This little girl was abducted this morning from Albany. The mother took her to daycare this morning and a man on the "safe list" took her from there and left. Please send this out to everyone on your phone. You would want to find her if she was yours."

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) was contacted and advised that based on the physical characteristics of the little girl in the photo, the NCMEC database was searched to see if there were any matches in the system. Search results were negative on all counts.

If one receives a text message or email about a possible child abduction or an AMBER Alert in Oregon and wants to confirm it, the first thing they should do is watch their local television station or check online at www.oregonamberalert.com . If traveling in a vehicle, look for highway signs and listen to the radio.

The Amber Alert Plan is a critical missing child response program that utilizes resources of law enforcement and media to notify the public when children are kidnapped. Speedy distribution of information is key when trying to locate abducted children, but false information can impact the program's effectiveness and the public's confidence. Maintaining a solid reputation by guarding against the spread of misinformation is vital to the program's continued success.

Oregon's AMBER Alert Plan sends alerts out through radio and television, highway advisory signs, email and to wireless subscribers who opt to receive the text messages on their wireless devices. More information about wireless AMBER Alerts, how it works and what text messages look like, and how to sign up free to receive AMBER Alerts by text is available at www.wirelessamberalerts.org .

This recent text message is the latest example of other misguided and even fake AMBER Alerts reported in Oregon during the last two years, and around the country. Many of these so-called AMBER Alerts that circulate by text message and e-mail involve cases that have already been resolved or were outright hoaxes.

More information about Oregon's AMBER Alert Program is available on the OSP website. More information about NCMEC is available at www.ncmec.org .

The photograph of the unidentified child, altered to block out her face, is provided with this release.

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Safety Restraints Help Prevent More Serious Injury in Traffic Crash north of Chemult (Photo) - 07/16/10
Safety restraints, and a little luck, are credited by an Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper for helping prevent more serious injuries to a La Pine-area woman after she fell asleep while driving early Friday morning and crashed into trees bordering Highway 97 about four miles north of Chemult.

According to OSP Senior Trooper Joe Smith, on July 16, 2010 at approximately 4:40 a.m., JUVELINE RAMOS CRAIG, age 38, was driving northbound on Highway 97 near milepost 199 when she reportedly fell asleep. Her vehicle crossed the southbound lane onto soft shoulder, over-corrected back onto and off the southbound lane into the ditch. After traveling off the highway, the vehicle squeezed between two trees before coming to rest on its passenger side against another tree. The top of her vehicle was smashed down as it passed through the trees.

CRAIG was properly restrained and suffered minor injuries not requiring transport to a hospital. She was treated by Chemult EMS and rode home with her husband who came to the scene.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Serious Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 30 near Warren (Photos) - 07/15/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into a four vehicle serious injury crash on Highway 30 near Warren. Highway 30 was closed about one hour and then reduced to two lanes for another hour before being cleared about 5:00 p.m.

According to OSP Senior Trooper Robin May, on July 15, 2010 at approximately 3:06 p.m. a southbound 2008 Honda Civic driven by JOHN M. YASKOVIC, age 67, from Carlton, drifted across the highway into the northbound lanes where it collided with a 2005 Ford Explorer driven by MICHAEL E. CHURCH, age 35, from Deer Island. After the first impact the Ford Explorer spun around and struck a 1999 Honda Accord driven by JULIA A. RICE, age 32, from Scappoose. The Ford Explorer then flipped several times, landing upright in the northbound lanes. The Honda Civic then hit a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt head-on driven by LISA K. PATTERSON, age 45, from Aloha.

YASKOVIC was transported by ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Hospital with serious injuries.

CHURCH was transported by ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Hospital with minor injuries. He was treated and released.

PATTERSON was transported by ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Hospital with serious injuries.

RICE and her 7-year old daughter were not transported to a hospital.

All drivers were wearing safety restraints.

OSP troopers continuing the investigation are looking into fatigue as a possible contributing factor.

OSP patrol and fish & wildlife division troopers responded to the crash. Scappoose Police Department, Scappoose Fire & Rescue, Columbia River Fire & Rescue, and ODOT assisted.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Guilty Plea Leads to 100-Month Prison Sentence Related to September 2009 Fatal Crash in Welches - 07/15/10
A Milwaukie-area man pled guilty Tuesday afternoon in Clackamas County Circuit Court and was sentenced to 100 months in prison related to a September 2009 fatal traffic crash on Highway 26 in Welches that resulted in the death of a 71-year old man.

According to Clackamas County Deputy District Attorney Bryan Brock, JEFFREY JEREMY JACOBS, age 29, was sentenced after pleading guilty to Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Felony Hit & Run, and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. The guilty plea is related to a September 16, 2009 fatal traffic crash at approximately 8:49 p.m. on Highway 26 near milepost 41. An Oregon State Police trooper came upon the crash scene and found JACOBS pinned inside one vehicle and the driver of a second vehicle, GARY LEE BERRY, age 71, from Welches, deceased.

After Medical personnel initially treated JACOBS and removed him from the vehicle, JACOBS fled into the wood before he was overtaken by the trooper and detained with the help of an AMR ambulance paramedic. JACOBS was later transported to a Portland-area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

After the fatal traffic crash investigation was completed and turned over to the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office, a Grand Jury indicted JACOBS. He was arrested November 5th while he was in custody in Marion County Jail on an unrelated charge.

"This case was the result of a prompt and complete investigation by the State Police who left no stone unturned and represents a benchmark for DUII Manslaughter investigations. While nothing will replace the loss of Gary Berry, the sentence in this case sends the right message and is designed to promote public safety through incapacitation and deterrence," said Brock.

Questions should be directed to the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office.

Links to previously released photographs available on OSP website at:
http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/NEWSRL/news/11_05_2009_jacobs_manslaughter_091609_fatal.shtml

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Update #3 - Photo Released: Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 35 between Parkdale and Hood River - 07/14/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers, working in conjunction with Hood River County District Attorney John Sewell, are continuing the investigation into Tuesday evening's two vehicle head-on crash on Highway 35 about fourteen miles south of Hood River. The crash resulted in the death of a Hood River woman and critical injuries to her husband. All involved names are being released at this time, including the fact that the two drivers were brothers.

According to OSP Lieutenant Pat Ashmore, on July 13, 2010 at approximately 7:12 p.m. a 1995 GMC 3500 roll bed tow truck driven by JOHN ARTHUR HARVEY II, age 25, from Mt. Hood, was southbound on Highway 35 near milepost 89 when it was involved in a head-on collision with a northbound 2007 Toyota Corolla driven by his brother, WESTUN LEE HARVEY, age 20, from Hood River.

WESTUN HARVEY was transported by LifeFlight to Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland with critical injuries. His wife/passenger, ROSARIO ESTER HARVEY, age 28, from Hood River, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

JOHN HARVEY was taken to Hood River Providence Hospital for a medical evaluation of possible injuries. The tow truck is registered to Harvey's Texaco Inc.

JOHN HARVEY and ROSARIO HARVEY were using safety restraints. Investigators have not confirmed at this time if WESTUN HARVEY was using safety restraints but his car's airbag did deploy.

OSP troopers from The Dalles Area Command office are continuing the investigation into the cause of the crash. Preliminary information indicates both vehicles crossed into opposite lanes of travel before colliding head-on and coming to an uncontrolled stop on the southbound shoulder. No additional information will be released pending completion of the investigation and approval by the District Attorney.

Hood River County District Attorney's Office, Hood River County Sheriff's Office, Parkdale Fire & Rescue, Hood River Fire Department, and ODOT assisted at the scene. The highway was closed about five hours with a detour established around the area.

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Lincoln County Interagency Drug Team Investigation Leads to Three Arrests - 07/14/10
An investigation by detectives assigned to the Lincoln Interagency Narcotics Team (LINT) led to the execution of a search warrant last Thursday at a Lincoln City area residence and the arrest of three men. Charges are expected to be filed against an adult female in the case.

On July 8, 2010, at approximately 6:00 p.m. LINT detectives executed a narcotics-related search warrant at 1724 NW 37th Street in Lincoln City. The search warrant had been obtained after LINT detectives received information and developed further evidence regarding occupants at the residence selling methamphetamine to various persons. LINT and personnel from the Lincoln City Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and the Oregon State Police arrived at the location and contacted four adults and two small children.

During a search of the residence, evidence of narcotics manufacture, possession and delivery was located. Items included weight scales, packaging materials, written records and a quantity of suspected methamphetamine.

Three men arrested were identified as Michael Wayne Koceja, age 36, from Lincoln City; Jesus Alfonso Reyes Valenzuela, age 31, from Lincoln City; and, Frankie Lee Anderson, age 36, from Newport. They were lodged at the Lincoln County Jail for Possession, Delivery and Manufacture of Methamphetamine. The children's father, Koceja, was additionally charged with Child Neglect in the First Degree.

The 32-year old mother of the children was not arrested but detectives anticipate she will also face drug and child neglect related charges.

The two children were removed from the home by DHS personnel and remain in protective custody at this time.

LINT is comprised of members of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Lincoln City Police, Newport Police, Oregon State Police, and the Lincoln County District Attorney's Office.

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OSP Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Vancouver, Washington Man on Cocaine Charges (Photos) - 07/14/10
A Vancouver, Washington man was arrested by Oregon State Police (OSP) Tuesday afternoon at the OSP office on charges related to a traffic stop last Thursday on Interstate 5 south of Roseburg during which troopers later found one kilogram of cocaine.

According to OSP Sergeant Teresa Bowersox, the case began July 7, 2010 when at approximately 10:26 a.m. an OSP trooper stopped a 2005 Dodge Stratus displaying Oregon license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 118 for failure to signal a lane change. The lone occupant of the vehicle was identified as JULIO JAVIER ESPEJO-SIERRA, age 24, from Vancouver, Washington.

Subsequent investigation during the stop with the help of an OSP drug detection canine led troopers to seize the vehicle and obtain a search warrant. Execution of the search warrant later that day led to the discovery and seizure of one kilogram of cocaine located in a hidden compartment in the vehicle. Estimated value of the seized cocaine is approximately $25,000.

On July 13, 2010, ESPEJO-SIERRA came to the OSP Roseburg Area Command office in an attempt to retrieve his vehicle. When troopers attempted to arrest him on cocaine-related charges, he resisted and had to be physically restrained.

ESPEJO-SIERRA was not injured. He was lodged in the Douglas County Jail for Unlawful Possession of Cocaine, Unlawful Delivery of Cocaine, and Resisting Arrest. Douglas County Sheriff's Office jail website indicates an ICE hold was also placed on him.

The OSP Drug Enforcement Section assisted with the investigation.

Photograph Source: Douglas County Sheriff's Office

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Marion County DA Office - Investigation into Officer-Involved Use of Force Completed - 07/13/10
(The following is a news release sent out by Marion County District Attorney's Office)

*** Questions regarding this release should be directed to Marion County Deputy District Attorney Jodie Bureta at (503) 588-5158 ***


The Marion County District Attorney's Office has completed the review of a thorough, complete, and transparent investigation by the Salem Police Department into the facts related to a June 16, 2010 use of force involving an Oregon State Police (OSP) SWAT team trooper toward Steven Avila during the execution of one of many search warrants in the Salem area. After an OSP SWAT trooper deployed a Taser toward Avila, who physically resisted officers' attempts to restrain him before and briefly after the Taser use, he became unconscious and was transported to a hospital for emergency medical care until he was released four days later. Following the review of the investigation, the Marion County District Attorney's Office has concluded the use of force was reasonable and will not present the case to a Grand Jury.

On June 16, 2010 at approximately 6:00 a.m. OSP SWAT team members were assisting with the execution of multiple search warrants in the Salem area as part of an ongoing multi-agency federal narcotics investigation. OSP SWAT team members were serving one of the search warrants in northeast Salem when upon entry into a residence troopers encountered a 16-year old Avila who ignored commands and physically resisted efforts to take him into custody.

OSP Senior Trooper Jeromy Hasenkamp deployed a Taser when Avila continued to physically resist other troopers entering the residence. After a brief period of continued resistance, Avila became unconscious. An OSP SWAT medic, with help from other SWAT troopers, started emergency medical care. Salem Fire Department paramedics responded and worked with OSP SWAT members before he was initially taken by ambulance to Salem Hospital, then transferred to Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland. Steven Avila was released from Doernbecher on June 20, 2010.

Avila was not a resident at the address where the incident occurred. An adult male and adult female were also at the residence. The adult male, Jean Carlo Chavarin was arrested and subsequently indicted by a federal grand jury on 15 counts of conspiracy to distribute significant quantities of methamphetamine. According to the US Attorney's office, during the course of their multiagency investigation and the service of 7 search warrants in the Salem area, including the one leading to this incident, agents seized high purity methamphetamine, two handguns and a rifle.

Although this incident did not involve the use of deadly force as defined by statute, Oregon State Police in conjunction with the Marion County District Attorney's Office chose to use the protocols and procedures set forth in the counties Senate Bill 111 use of deadly physical force response plan. The Salem Police Department conducted an independent, thorough investigation which included the collection and analysis of physical evidence and interviewing all independent witnesses, each officer involved in serving the federal search warrant, and Mr. Avila. Once complete, the Salem investigation was turned over in its entirety to the Marion County District Attorney's Office for review. The DA's office carefully reviewed all investigative reports, transcripts of interviews, and physical evidence. The District Attorney's investigation did not include taking the case before the Grand Jury.

An independent review by the District Attorney's Juvenile Delinquency Deputy determined that there is probable cause that the juvenile, Avila, committed the offense of interfering with a peace officer. The DA's office referred the case to the Marion County Juvenile Department. Because Avila is a juvenile, the DA's office is prohibited from releasing the police reports regarding the incident pursuant to ORS 419A.255 (2), absent a juvenile court order. While it has been our practice to immediately make the investigative reports available to the public in officer involved use of force cases, there is a statute that directly prohibits release in cases such as this in order to protect the juvenile involved. Also, because this incident is part of a juvenile referral and a federal criminal case that is ongoing, the DA's office is prohibited from publicly disclosing or discussing the specific facts of the case until the conclusion of those matters.

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Update: Name Released & 2nd Photo - Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 11 north of Pendleton near Adams (Photo) - 07/12/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into a single vehicle fatal traffic crash Sunday afternoon along Highway 11 about eleven miles north of Pendleton. According to OSP Trooper Trampas McCrae, the preliminary investigation indicates the victim driver may have suffered a medical emergency causing him to drive off the highway to where his car came to a stop with minor damage.

On July 11, 2010 at approximately 3:20 p.m. a 1989 Ford LTD driven by FLOYD DAVID FARLEY, age 67, from Dayton, Washington was traveling along Highway 11 near milepost 11. Witness information is that FARLEY suffered a possible medical emergency causing the car to drift off the highway, through a field and come to rest near some wooden corrals.

FARLEY was pronounced deceased at the scene.

OSP troopers from the Pendleton Area Command office are continuing the investigation. Umatilla County Medics and Fire Department personnel assisted at the scene.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Critical Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 228 east of Brownsville (Photos) - 07/12/10
One person was critically injured Sunday evening when his sport utility vehicle crossed the centerline into oncoming traffic on Highway 228 about two miles east of Brownsville and collided head-on with a pickup pulling a boat trailer. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Albany Area Command office are continuing the investigation.

According to OSP Recruit Trooper Steve Kenyon, on July 11, 2010 at approximately 6:02 p.m. a 1989 Nissan Pathfinder driven by TREVAR AUSTIN PRATT, age 24, from Junction City, was eastbound on Highway 228 near milepost 9. The Nissan travelled onto the right shoulder, came back onto the roadway and crossed the centerline where it collided head-on with a 2007 Chevrolet pickup pulling a boat trailer. The boat was tossed off the trailer upon impact and both motor vehicles came to rest on opposite shoulders.

PRATT was extricated from his vehicle by Brownsville Fire Department personnel. He was taken by air ambulance to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis with critical injuries. Safety restraint use is pending confirmation.

The pickup's driver, MARK W. MEACHAM, age 43, from Brownsville, and four occupants, two adults and two children ages 11 and 7, had possible injuries but were not transported to a hospital. They were all using safety restraints.

Highway 228 was closed about two hours at the crash scene.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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One injured, one arrested after injury crash on Highway 97 near Wasco, Oregon. - 07/11/10
A Vancouver, Washington man was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants after a serious injury crash early Sunday morning on Highway 97 near Moro, Oregon.

On July 11, 2010 at approximately 2:20 AM a silver 2005 Dodge Dakota pick-up operated by SCOTT EKMAN, age 26, of Vancouver, Washington was southbound on US 97 near milepost 16. Southbound traffic in the area had come to a stop due to the highway having been blocked by an earlier fatal traffic crash.

A 1993 Nissan Sentra driven by CESAR PEREZ FAUSTO, age 20, of Walla Walla, Washington had stopped behind the line of southbound traffic waiting for the earlier crash to clear. The right front passenger of the Nissan Sentra ALVARO LAMPREA, age 47, of Milton Freewater, Oregon got out of the car and was standing in the roadway talking to the driver of a semi truck that was stopped ahead in the line of traffic. Three other occupants of the Nissan Sentra; JORGE ANGEL-MOLINER, age 14, BIOLETA ANGEL-MOLINER, age 16 and AYLIN PEREZ age 4 months all of Milton Freewater, Oregon remained seated in the car.

As the Dodge Dakota pick-up operated by EKMAN, came up behind the line of stopped cars it failed to stop and ran into the rear of the Nissan Sentra. After striking the Nissan Sentra, the pick-up continued sliding south striking LAMPREA before coming to a stop.

LAMPREA sustained major injuries as a result of the crash. He was taken by Life Flight to Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries. Neither EKMAN nor his passenger TIMOTHY ROTH of Wasco, Oregon were injured in the crash. All four of the occupants of the Nissan Sentra were transported to Mid Columbia Medial Center in The Dalles, Oregon for treatment of minor injuries.

EKMAN was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants and transported to The Dalles, Oregon where he was later cited and released. Troopers from The Dalles Area Command are continuing the investigation.

The Sherman County Sheriffs Office, Sherman County Fire & Ambulance, and ODOT assisted at the scene.

Police seek assistance locating woman who fled from patrol vehicle - 07/11/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) is asking for the public's help to find a female who escaped Saturday night from the back of a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) law enforcement vehicle after she was arrested for DUII. The 40-year old Warm Springs resident was last seen handcuffed running toward a wooded area in the dark along the Deschutes River at Maupin City Park.

On July 10, 2010 at approximately 10:00 p.m. an OSP Fish & Wildlife Division trooper contacted a female driver and male passenger in a vehicle at a camping area in Maupin City Park regarding a traffic violation and investigation of unlawful attempt to sell salmon. The trooper was assisted during the contact by a BLM law enforcement officer in the congested park where approximately 300 people were camping.

Subsequent investigation led the trooper to arrest CARLA HAZEL CHARLEY, age 40, for DUII. She was handcuffed and placed in the back the secured caged rear passenger compartment of the BLM law enforcement officer's sport utility vehicle.

While the trooper and BLM officer were interviewing potential witnesses within eye sight of the BLM vehicle, someone in the crowd yelled that the woman was escaping and running away. After confirming she had got out of the back of the BLM vehicle, the trooper, BLM ranger and two Wasco County deputies who responded to help searched the area, including along the Deschutes River bank, for about two hours without finding her.

It is not known if someone helped in the escape by opening the door of the police vehicle, but according to witnesses CHARLEY was still handcuffed as she ran away into the darkness.

CHARLEY is described as a Native American female, 5'4" and approximately 150 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information regarding her location is asked to call OSP Northern Command Center dispatch at 800-452-7888 or Sr. Trooper Chuck Lindberg at 541-419-1655.

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Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 97 north of Moro - 07/11/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Saturday night's fatal traffic crash that resulted in the death of an Aloha-area motorcyclist on Highway 97 about two miles north of Moro.

According to OSP Senior Trooper Dan Dehaven, on July 10, 2010 at approximately 11:15 p.m. a Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by WILLIAM ROY ANDERSON, age 60, from Aloha, was northbound on Highway 97 near milepost 17 when it failed to negotiate a curve and struck a guardrail. ANDERSON was ejected from the motorcycle onto the highway and then run over by two commercial trucks traveling in opposite directions whose drivers were unable to avoid him.

ANDERSON was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The commercial truck drivers were identified as NENDERJIT SINGH, age 28, from Yuba City, California, and ROBERT DALE CURTIS, age 55, from Wenatchee, Washington.

OSP troopers from The Dalles Area Command office are continuing the investigation.

Sherman County Sheriff's Office, Sherman County Fire & Ambulance, and ODOT assisted at the scene. The highway was closed about three hours during the investigation.

No photographs for release.

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Update: Photo - Fatal Traffic Crash - Interstate 5 south of Halsey / Brownsville Interchange - 07/10/10
A northwest Portland woman died and her son was seriously injured Saturday morning in a single vehicle rollover crash southbound on Interstate 5 about one mile south of the Halsey/Brownsville interchange. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation.

According to OSP Trooper Jeff Freitag, on July 10, 2010 at approximately 9:38 a.m. a 2000 Ford Explorer driven by AMY ELIZABETH LANGLER, age 43, from northwest Portland, was southbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 215. According to witnesses, the Ford sport utility vehicle change from the right to the left lane and continued partially onto the center gravel shoulder. It appeared the driver attempted to steer back toward the southbound lanes and over-corrected, resulting in the vehicle rolling several times before coming to a stop on its top in the center grass median strip.

AMY LANGLER was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her son, EVAN LANGLER, age 8, was seriously injured and initially transported by REACH helicopter to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis. He is being transferred to Doernbecher Children's Hospital and his injuries are considered non-life threatening. Both were using safety restraints.

OSP troopers from the Albany Area Command office are continuing the investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Troopers were on scene for about three hours.

Linn County Sheriff's Office, ODOT, and Halsey-Shedd Rural Fire assisted at the scene. Southbound lanes were briefly shut down for medical response.

Photograph Source - Oregon State Police.

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Serious Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 211 / Kropf Road (Photos) - 07/09/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Friday afternoon's serious injury traffic crash that injured five people at the intersection of Highway 211 and Kropf Road about six miles west of Molalla.

According to OSP Recruit Trooper James Ward, on July 9, 2010 at approximately 12 noon a 2006 Nissan Murano driven by JONATON RIOS, age 18, from Woodburn, was eastbound on Highway 211 attempting to turn left onto SE Kropf Road when it collided with a westbound 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. Both vehicles came to rest blocking the intersection.

RIOS and passenger EDGAR JESUS ROJAS, age 18, from Gervais, were transported by ambulance to Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) with minor injuries. Safety restraint use is pending investigation confirmation.

The Chevrolet's driver, ANTHONY MICHAEL FOIX, age 64, from Oregon City, was seriously injured. He was transported by LifeFlight to Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Two passengers in the Chevrolet were identified as MARY ELIZABETH FOIX, age 63, and DARREN ROY FOIX-JONES, age 16, both from Oregon City. They were transported by ambulance to OHSU with non-life threatening injuries. All were using safety restraints.

OSP troopers from the Salem and Portland offices are continuing the investigation. Molalla Police Department, Molalla Fire Department, and ODOT assisted at the scene. The intersection was closed about two hours.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Injury Traffic Crash - Interstate 84 west of Boardman (Photos) - 07/09/10
An adult and child received non-life threatening injuries Friday morning after the driver had a medical emergency on Interstate 84 causing him to lose control, crash into two semi-trailers in a rest area and roll several times.

According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Trooper Jerrad Little, on July 9, 2010 at approximately 8:30 a.m. a 2000 Dodge Caravan driven by TIMOTHY J. ROBERTS, age 33, from Kennewick, Washington was eastbound on Interstate 84 near milepost 161 when ROBERTS had a medical emergency and lost control. The van swerved into the Boardman Rest Area and crashed into two parked commercial trailers, then rolled several times before coming to a stop on its wheels.

ROBERTS and passenger HUNTER COLE, age 8, from Kennewick, were transported by ambulance to Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston with non-life threatening injuries. Both were using safety restraints which helped prevent more serious injuries.

OSP troopers from the Hermiston work site are continuing the investigation. Morrow County Sheriff's Office and Boardman Fire Department assisted at the scene.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Update: Names Released - Serious Injury Motorcycle Crash - Interstate 205 near Park Place Interchange - 07/09/10
Two people were injured when their motorcycle crashed into the back of a car Thursday afternoon in the northbound lanes of Interstate 205 near the Park Place interchange. The female passenger was ejected over the concrete center median barrier and came to rest seriously injured in the left southbound lane. Traffic in both directions was partially or completely blocked for approximately 30 minutes.

On July 8, 2010 at approximately 4:00 p.m. a Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by JAMES C. HEADRICK, age 56, from Dallas, Oregon was northbound on Interstate 205 near milepost 10 when it came upon slowing traffic. The motorcycle crashed into the back of a stop 1998 Honda Civic driven by WALID M. SALLOUT, age 28, from southeast Portland, in the left northbound lane. The motorcycle's passenger, MELVA HEADRICK, age 61, from Dallas, was ejected off the motorcycle, over the concrete center barrier and landed in the left southbound lane.

MELVA HEADRICK was transported by LifeFlight to Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Her injuries are considered serious but not life threatening.

JAMES HEADRICK was transported by AMR ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Hospital with minor injuries.

SALLOUT was not injured.

OSP troopers from the Portland Area Command office are continuing the investigation. ODOT, Clackamas County Fire District 1, and Gladstone Police Department assisted at the scene.

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OSP Cites Driver After Pickup Goes Over Guardrail, Down Cliff at Mason Dam south of Baker City (Photos) - 07/08/10
Two Baker City residents came away with only minor injuries Wednesday evening after the pickup they were in traveled off a cliff and rolled several times before coming to a stop off Mason Dam south of Baker City. An investigation by Oregon State Police (OSP) led to the driver being cited for Reckless Driving.

According to OSP Lieutenant David MacManiman, on July 7, 2010 at approximately 7:45 p.m. a 1984 Toyota pickup driven by WILLIAM R. WESTMORELAND, age 21, from Baker City, was northbound on Black Mountain Road when it lost control after crossing Mason Dam. The pickup drove over a guardrail and off a cliff, rolling several times before coming to rest on its top about 1/3 of the way down the cliff.

Other people in the area came upon the crash scene shortly after it happened and went down to the overturned pickup. They helped WESTMORELAND and passenger TREVOR SIMMONS, age 19, from Baker City, out of the pickup and back up to the road. Both had minor injuries not requiring hospital transport. Safety restraint use information is not available.

OSP troopers from the Baker City work site are continuing the investigation. In addition to the Reckless Driving charge, WESTMORELAND was also cited for Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor.

OSP troopers were assisted at the scene by Baker County Sheriff's Office and Baker City Fire & Ambulance.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Seaside Man Arrested Following Interstate 205 Hit & Run, Assault and Theft of Other Driver's Keys (Photos) - 07/08/10
A 22-year old Seaside man is facing numerous charges after he was arrested by Oregon State Police (OSP) following a Wednesday afternoon hit and run crash in which he physically assaulted another driver, took the victim's car keys and then fled the scene on the Interstate 205 Abernethy Bridge. An OSP trooper found the suspect passed out in his car at a shopping center parking lot north of Interstate 205 in the West Linn area, where he was subsequently arrested.

On July 7, 2010 at approximately 2:35 p.m. OSP troopers were dispatched to a reported hit and run crash southbound on the Interstate 205 Abernethy Bridge near milepost 9. Upon arrival, troopers were told by the victim driver, THOMAS ANDREW BROWN, age 61, from Beaverton, that after the initial minor crash he got out to talk to the other driver and noticed he was intoxicated. When BROWN told the other driver to wait for police to arrive, the other driver struck BROWN on the side of his neck, took his car keys and then drove away southbound. BROWN was unable to move his gold 2007 Pontiac G4 four-door from the left southbound lane because the suspect took his keys.

Trooper Will Brindza found the suspect's vehicle, a silver 2004 Toyota Avalon four-door, parked in the Albertson's parking lot north of the Interstate 205 10th Street interchange. The driver, JUSTIN MICHAEL ROGERS, age 22, from Seaside, was unconscious and appeared to be very intoxicated. Medical personnel were dispatched and prior to their arrival ROGERS woke up and refused any medical treatment.

OSP drove BROWN to the parking lot where he positively identified ROGERS as the driver who collided with his car, assaulted him and then took his keys. BROWN did not receive medical treatment.

ROGERS was arrested and lodged in the Clackamas County Jail on the following charges:

* Robbery in the Third Degree
* Assault in the Fourth Degree
* DUII
* Reckless Driving
* Fail to Perform the Duties of a Driver Involved in an Accident

Bail is listed at $45,000.

West Linn police assisted during the incident.

Photograph Sources:
Interstate 205 photo – Oregon State Police
Rogers' photo – Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

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Update #3: Passenger Dies from Injuries Related to July 4th Fatal Crash on Scappoose-Vernonia Highway - 07/08/10
Oregon State Police were notified Wednesday night that passenger ROBERT J. REGAN, age 37, died from injuries he sustained July 4, 2010 traffic crash when the car he was a passenger in crashed as the driver attempted to elude a Columbia County deputy on Scappoose-Vernonia Highway about three miles east of Nehalem River Highway. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the crash investigation.

Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office used dental records to confirm the driver's identity as BROOKS JAY ANDERSON, age 33, from St. Helens. At the time of the incident and fatal crash, ANDERSON was wanted on seven outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants that included charges for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Attempt to Elude, Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, Reckless Driving, Unauthorized Departure, and Violation of a Release Agreement.

On Sunday night, July 4, 2010, ANDERSON was driving a stolen 1989 Nissan 240SX when he died during a single vehicle crash while attempting to elude Columbia County Deputy Ryan Dews. ANDERSON lost control trying to avoid a spike strip placed on the roadway by Vernonia Police Officer Shawn Carnahan. Upon crashing, the car caught fire and a REGAN was pulled from the vehicle by Deputy Dews and Vernonia Police Officer Carnahan. They couldn't recue ANDERSON because of the fire.

REGAN was transported by LifeFlight to Legacy Emanuel Hospital with serious injuries where he died July 7.

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office requested OSP lead the crash investigation with the assistance of an OSP crash reconstructionist.

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Drug Investigations Lead to Arrests in Josephine County (Photos) - 07/07/10
Two recent investigations involving the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team culminated in the arrest of seven people at two different locations in Josephine County. The investigations were unrelated and led to the RADE team serving the drug-related search warrants on July 1st at two separate locations in Grants Pass and Cave Junction.

The first search warrant was served during the early morning hours on July 1, 2010 at a single level residence located at 937 NE Savage Street in Grants Pass. RADE detectives assisted by the Grants Pass SWAT team, Grants Pass Department of Public Safety Major Crime Team detectives, and Josephine County Community Corrections Department secured the residence and subsequently arrested five people. Investigators seized methamphetamine, knives, and other evidence related to the investigation. The five people arrested, four of which were lodged at the Josephine County Jail, are identified as:

ANTHONY W. COCA, age 58 (male)
* Unlawful Possession, Distribution and Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
* Delivery of Methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a School
* Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon (switchblade knife)

JEFFREY A. DARLING, age 34 (male)
* Unlawful Possession, Distribution and Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
* Deliver of Methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a School

JASMINE A. BRYAN (aka: TIFFIN), age 38 (female)
* Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
* Josephine County Warrant – Probation Violation

CAMERON L. BEST, age 19 (male)
* Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine

ALLEN DIXON, age 35 (male – cited and released)
* Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
* Possession of less than an Ounce of Marijuana

The second search warrant was served later at night on July 1, 2010 at 7617 Rocky Dale Road southeast of Cave Junction. This investigation was associated with a recent OSP traffic stop in southern Oregon during which a trooper seized 5 lbs. of marijuana.

As RADE team detectives served the search warrant, a man identified as JONATHAN F. NEMOEDE, age 27, ran from the residence. With the help of a Josephine County Sheriff's Office canine unit, NEMOEDE was found about 100 yards from the residence in a dense brush area. He was arrested without further incident. A second male identified as CHANDA HAS, age 30, was also taken into custody.

RADE detectives seized 38 mature marijuana plants, approximately one pound of processed marijuana, three firearms, and other associated evidence. Two grow sites were found on the property, one inside a barn and the other outdoors. The men were lodged in Josephine County Jail on the following charges:

NEMOEDE
* Unlawful Possession, Distribution and Manufacture of Marijuana

HAS
* Unlawful Manufacture of Marijuana
* Frequenting a Place Where Drugs are Kept / Sold
* Fugitive from Justice (King County, Washington warrant charging Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and Felon in Possession of a Weapon)

The RADE team was assisted at the second location by OSP Grants Pass troopers, OSP Drug Enforcement Section, Grants Pass Department of Public Safety Major Crime Team detectives, and Josephine County Community Corrections Department.

The interagency narcotics RADE team is comprised of personnel from the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety, Oregon State Police, Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Josephine County District Attorney's Office, and the Josephine County Community Corrections Department.

Photographs available for this release courtesy of Josephine County Sheriff's Office.

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Update: Release of Names Related to Investigation of Fatal Crash During Columbia County Attempt to Elude - 07/06/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Sunday night's fatal traffic crash that occurred when the driver of a stolen car attempting to elude a Columbia County Sheriff's deputy crashed on Scappoose-Vernonia Highway about three miles east of the Nehalem River Highway. The release of names of involved officers and an injured passenger is the subject of this news release update. The identity of the deceased driver is not released until positively identified by the State Medical Examiner's office and next of kin notification has been completed.

The involved officers are identified as:

* Columbia County Deputy Ryan Dews, hired full-time by CCSO November 2009 after working as a reserve deputy for over four years. Sheriff Dickerson reported Deputy Dews maintained a safe following distance behind the eluding vehicle and his actions were within policy and under proper authority pursuing a stolen vehicle on county roadways.
* Vernonia Police Sergeant Mike Conner and Officer Shawn Carnahan.

According to an initial news release by Columbia County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), on Sunday night, July 4, 2010, the driver of a stolen 1989 Nissan 240SX died during a single vehicle crash while attempting to elude Deputy Dews. The driver lost control trying to avoid a spike strip placed on the roadway by Vernonia Officer Shawn Carnahan. Upon crashing, the car caught fire and the passenger was pulled from the vehicle by Sergeant Conner and Officer Carnahan. The driver could not be rescued because of the fire.

The injured passenger is identified as ROBERT J. REGAN, age 37, previously from Terre Haute, Indiana and reportedly he has been living at an unknown Columbia County location. He was transported by LifeFlight to Legacy Emanuel Hospital with serious injuries. Anyone with information regarding where REGAN was living is asked to contact OSP Northern Command Center dispatch at 800-452-7888.

A copy of the CCSO news release is posted in the OSP website news release section.

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office requested OSP lead the crash investigation with the assistance of an OSP crash reconstructionist.

No other information for release at this time.

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Post - Fourth of July Holiday Statistics - 07/06/10
Preliminary information from known reported fatal traffic crashes indicates 2 people died in two separate fatal traffic crashes during the 78-hour Fourth of July 2010 holiday reporting period between 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 2nd, and 11:59 p.m., Monday, July 5th, on Oregon roadways. According to ODOT's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), this year's two known traffic fatalities matches last year's number of fatalities for the Fourth of July holiday period, which is the deadliest major holiday of the year in Oregon.

Reported fatal traffic crashes investigated by Oregon law enforcement agencies include:

* On July 3rd at approximately 3:30 a.m. a 48-year old southwest Portland woman died on Highway 97 about six miles south of Bend when the car she was driving southbound collided head-on with a northbound vehicle. The other driver received minor injuries. Oregon State Police (OSP) is the lead investigating agency. (Photograph link with news release related to this fatal traffic crash)
* On July 4th at approximately 9:00 p.m. an unidentified male driver died after crashing while attempting to elude a Columbia County deputy along Scappoose-Vernonia Highway. The deputy and a Vernonia police officer pulled the passenger from the car after it caught fire. At the request of Columbia County Sheriff's Office, OSP is investigating the crash.

OSP troopers reported arresting 60 DUII drivers over this year's holiday weekend period. Last year, troopers reported 76 DUII arrests. Arrest figures provided by OSP dispatch centers show the following OSP offices reporting the three or more DUII arrests during the holiday period:

* Coos Bay Area Command – 7 DUII arrests
* Klamath Falls Area Command – 6 DUII arrests
* Central Point Area Command – 5 DUII arrests
* Portland Area Command – 4 DUII arrests
* Springfield Area Command – 4 DUII arrests
* Bend Area Command – 4 DUII arrests
* McMinnville Area Command – 4 DUII arrests
* Tualatin Work Site – 3 DUII arrests
* Albany Area Command – 3 DUII arrests
* Newport Area Command – 3 DUII arrests

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers in Central Point reported several high speed driver enforcement contacts including four drivers for exceeding 100 miles:

* On July 3, 2010 at about 3:30 a.m. Trooper Adam Waldport stopped a 2010 Dodge Avenger northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 32 for traveling 101 mph. The 18-year old driver from Veneta was cited for 101 mph in a posted 65 mph zone.
* On the same day about 12:50 p.m. Senior Trooper Stephanie Bigman stopped a 1994 Chevrolet Camaro southbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 38 for traveling 100 miles per hour. The 62-year old driver from Grants Pass was cited for 100 mph in a posted 65 mph zone.
* On July 4, 2010 at about 9:42 a.m. Senior Trooper Kirk Freeman stopped a 2006 Chrysler 3000 northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 17 for traveling 103 mph. The 19-year old driver from Surrey, British Columbia was cited for 103 mph in a posted 65 mph zone and Following Too Close. An hour later, Freeman stopped a 1991 Chevrolet Blazer southbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 20 for traveling 105 mph. A small amount of suspected methamphetamine and an open container of alcohol were found in the vehicle. James Ellis, age 45, from San Diego California, was cited for 105 mph in a posted 65 mph zone and Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle. Ellis was also lodged at the Jackson County Jail for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.

OSP troopers also reported responding to over 70 traffic crashes on state and interstate highways, issuing nearly 1,000 speed-related citations, and assisting 300 disabled motorists.

Questions regarding your local OSP activity over the holiday period should be directed to that OSP office.

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(Delayed News Release) - Fatal Traffic Crash, July 1st - Highway 30 west of Clatskanie (Photo) - 07/05/10
(The following is a delayed news release related to last Thursday's fatal traffic crash on Highway 30 west of Clatskanie)

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into a single vehicle fatal traffic crash on Highway 30 west of Clatskanie that resulted in the death of a Pierce County, Washington man last Thursday. A possible medical-related problem may have been a contributing factor in this crash.

According to OSP Trooper Jessica Spurlock, on July 1, 2010 at approximately 11:28 a.m. a 1985 Toyota pickup driven by HARVEY JOHN HOGLUND, age 75, from Lake Tapps, Washington was westbound on Highway 30 near milepost 67. For an unknown reason, the pickup crossed the eastbound lane onto the south side shoulder, struck a power pole and then rolled several times.

HOGLUND was pronounced deceased at the scene. Safety restraint use information not available.

The power pole was extensively damaged and replaced by Clatskanie PUD.

OSP troopers were assisted at the scene by Clatskanie Police Department, Clatskanie Fire & Rescue, and ODOT.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Medford Man Facing Multiple Charges Following DUII-Related Injury Crash with Phoenix Police Car on Fern Valley Road west of Interstate- 5 - 07/05/10
A Phoenix police officer received minor injuries Sunday evening when his patrol vehicle was hit nearly head-on on Fern Valley Road west of Interstate- 5. Oregon State Police (OSP) is investigating the crash at the request of the Phoenix Police Department.

Preliminary investigation indicates on July 4, 2010 at approximately 10:11 p.m. a 1991 Chevrolet Blazer driven by, ELEAZAR RODAS-FERRERA, age 35, from Medford, was westbound on Fern Valley Road crossing the bridge that goes over Bear Creek. A Phoenix police vehicle, operated by AARON HULL, age 30, from Phoenix was eastbound across the same bridge.

RODAS-FARRERA'S vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane on the bridge and hit the Phoenix police car nearly head-on. RODAS-FARRERA was transported by ambulance to Rogue Valley Medical Center where he is being treated for injuries sustained in the crash. HULL received minor injuries and went to Rogue Valley Medical Center where he was treated. Also in the Phoenix police car was KENNETH HULL, age 55, from Phoenix. KENNETH HULL was participating in civilian ride along with his son, Officer HULL. KENNETH HULL received minor injuries but was not transported for medical attention.

All involved parties were wearing safety restraints. Officer HULL is a five year veteran of the Phoenix Police Department. Any questions regarding Officer HULL should be directed to the Phoenix Police Department.

RODAS-FARRERA was cited and released at Rogue Valley Medical Center for the following charges:

- Driving under the Influence of Intoxicants
- Reckless Driving
- Four Counts of Reckless Endangering
- Criminal Mischief II

OSP was assisted at the scene by Phoenix Police Department, Talent Police Department, Jackson County Fire District 5, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Mercy Flights, and the Oregon Department of Transportation. Fern Valley Road was closed for about two hours while troopers completed the investigation.

Photographs courtesy of OSP

Lyons Man Facing Multiple Charges Following DUII-related Injury Crash west of Mehama (Photos) - 07/04/10
A 21-year old Lyons man is facing multiple charges following an early Sunday morning two-vehicle crash on Highway 22E about three miles west of Mehama near Stayton. The offending driver and four occupants from the other vehicle were injured. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Salem Area Command office are continuing the investigation.

According to OSP Trooper Steve Hinkle, on July 4, 2010 at approximately 2:30 a.m. a black 1998 Volkswagen Jetta driven by BENJAMIN THOMAS MILEY, age 21, from Lyons, was traveling eastbound on Highway22E near milepost 21 when it crossed the centerline into the westbound lane of travel. A westbound white 2000 Ford Econoline E450 driven by BENITO J. RODRIGUEZ-SANTIAGO, age 37, from Woodburn, steered left in an attempt to avoid the Jetta but both vehicles collided nearly head-on

MILEY was extricated from his vehicle by Stayton Fire Department personnel and initially transported to Santiam Hospital. He was later transferred to Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. His injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.

MILEY is facing DUII, Reckless Driving and Recklessly Endangering Another Person charges with others possibly pending.

RODRIGUEZ-SANTIAGO and three other male occupants were transported to Santiam Hospital. All four were treated and released

Safety restraints use information is not available.

Highway 22E was closed about 2 1/2 hours during the investigation.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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California Man Arrested Following Attempt to Elude in Lake of the Woods Area - 07/04/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers, with the assistance of Klamath County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) and US Forest Service law enforcement, arrested a Tulelake, California man Friday night as he attempted to swim away from officers after attempting elude in a stolen vehicle and on foot in the Lake of the Woods area.

On June 2, 2010 at approximately 9:40 p.m. OSP Senior Trooper Dave Chambers observed a blue Toyota Celica westbound on Highway 140W near milepost 51 matching a description of a previously broadcasted stolen vehicle. As Chambers turned to attempt to initiate a traffic stop, the Toyota accelerated to speeds reaching 130 mph.

A Klamath County sheriff's deputy deployed spike strips near milepost 44, successfully hitting the right front tire. The Toyota continued onto Dead Indian Road towards Ashland and subsequently stopped off Lake of the Woods Westside cabin road where the driver fled on foot and dove into the lake.

After swimming for a considerable distance he was taken into custody by OSP with the help of a KCSO Marine Patrol boat, deputies and a US Forest Service law enforcement officer.

The driver was identified as JACK L. HASBROUCK, age 26, from Tulelake, California. In addition to two felony warrants for his arrest, he was ldoged by OSP in the Klamath County Jail on the following local charges:

* Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle
* Felony Attempt to Elude in a Vehicle
* Misdemeanor Attempt to Elude on Foot
* Reckless Driving
* Recklessly Endangering Another Person
* Misdemeanor Driving While Suspended

No photographs available at this time.

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Update: Victim Identified - Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 97 south of Bend - 07/03/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into a two vehicle fatal traffic crash that resulted in the death of an adult female early Saturday morning on Highway 97 approximately six miles south of Bend.

According to OSP Trooper Robert Olson, on July 3, 2010 at approximately 3:30 a.m. a 2003 Dodge Neon driven by LAURIE ELIZABETH HOBSON, age 48, was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes on Highway 97 near the top of Lava Butte around milepost 149. The Dodge Neon collided head-on with a northbound 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada driven by AARON WALKER, age 28, from LaPine.

HOBSON, who has address information in SW Portland and Sunriver, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

WALKER was transported by ambulance to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend with minor injuries.

Both operators were using safety restraints.

Northbound lanes of Highway 97 was blocked for approximately 2 1/2 hours and the southbound traffic was restricted to one lane.

OSP troopers from the Bend and Madras offices are continuing the investigation.

OSP troopers were assisted at the scene by the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, Sunriver Fire Department, and ODOT.

No photographs available for release at this time.

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Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 97 / Highway 197 Junction in southern Wasco County - 07/02/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into a two vehicle fatal traffic crash that resulted in the death of an 80-year old Athena, Oregon woman Friday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 97 and Highway 197 in southern Wasco County approximately 23 miles north of Madras.

According to OSP Senior Trooper Jed Rzegocki, on July 2, 2010 at approximately 12:36 p.m. a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup towing a 28-foot camper trailer operated by TYSON TROUT, age 31, from White Salmon, Washington, was northbound on Highway 97 approaching the junction with Highway 197. TROUT attempted to turn left from Highway 97 onto Highway 197 and collided with a southbound 2001 Mercury Sable station wagon driven by FERN IRVING, age 80, from Athena.

IRVING was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The right front passenger in the Mercury identified as IVA HASENBANK, age 71, from Adams, Oregon was transported by ambulance to Mountain View Hospital in Madras with serious injuries. IRVING and HASENBANK were going to Black Butte Ranch for a family member's wedding. Black Butte Police Department made next of kin notifications for OSP.

TROUT's pickup had three passengers identified as his wife LESLIE TROUT, age 31, and their two children, a 12-year old daughter and 9-year old son. All refused medical treatment.

All involved occupants were using safety restraints.

Highway 97 was partially blocked for approximately 4 1/2 hours while troopers conducted the on-scene investigation. No enforcement action has been taken while OSP troopers from the Madras, Prineville, and The Dalles office complete the investigation.

OSP troopers were assisted at the scene by Jefferson County Fire Rural Fire Department and ODOT.

No other information or photographs available for release.

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Update: Victim Identified - Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 140E east of Lakeview - 07/02/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into a fatal commercial motor vehicle crash that happened Thursday afternoon on Highway 140E about 49 miles east of Lakeview. A passenger in the truck was killed and its driver injured. The victim's name is being released following completion of next of kin notification.

On July 1, 2010 at approximately 12:56 p.m. a 1991 Kenworth truck pulling a flatbed trailer operated by BRIAN JAMES CRAWFORD, age 49, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa was traveling downhill westbound on Highway 140E near milepost 39 when, for an unknown reason, it lost control. The truck and trailer skidded into the north side ditch and rolled onto the passenger side before coming to rest blocking the highway.

CRAWFORD was transported by ambulance to Lake District Hospital with serious injuries. Hospital staff reported he is in stable condition Friday morning.

DAWNA LEIGH RHOADES ANDERSON, age 47, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa was the passenger who died enroute to the hospital. She was the driver's friend and was not employed by the trucking company.

Highway 140E was blocked at the crash scene for about five hours before being partially re-opened.

OSP troopers were assisted at the scene by Lake County Sheriff's Office, Lakeview Disaster Unit, Warner Valley First Responders, and ODOT.

No photographs available at this time.

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Following Tragic CHP Officer Deaths, OSP Superintendent Urges All Drivers to Pay Attention and Move Over - 07/02/10
Following four tragic traffic-related deaths of California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers in June, Oregon State Police (OSP) Superintendent Timothy McLain today urged all drivers to be watchful for all emergency responders working along our highways and streets during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Three of the four deaths involved CHP officers conducting traffic enforcement contacts or investigating a traffic crash who were killed by inattentive or careless drivers. Two of the deaths happened on the same day, June 22, at different locations.

"The loss of these dedicated, hardworking CHP officers out there doing their job is inexcusable," said McLain. "In light of the sadness of the loss to the officer's families and the CHP organization, we hope everyone traveling this weekend will pay attention at all times because there is no excuse for this to happen any day."

Starting Friday, July 2nd, through Monday, July 5th, city, county and state police officers around the nation are working to stop drivers before they become involved in an event not worth celebrating. The intensified enforcement effort will lead to more traffic-related stops or responses to other incidents, putting police vehicles and officers near the road requiring driver's to MOVE OVER or slow down at least 5 mph below the posted speed if making a lane change is unsafe or not required.

"Whether you are an Oregon resident or visitor traveling in or through our state, remember that all of our neighboring states have MOVE OVER laws similar to ours. If you really care about your police, fire and other emergency responders then watch out for them so they can get back to their families safely at the end of their shift," said McLain.

Information about the fallen CHP officers is available on the CHP Badges of Honor webpage at: http://www.chp.ca.gov/memorial/memorial2010.html .

MOVE OVER poster - ODOT Transportation Safety Division

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Update: Photos - Fatal Traffic Crash - Interstate 84 west of La Grande - 07/01/10
Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

A 69-year old Salem man died Thursday afternoon when the vehicle he was riding in with other family members lost control and rolled down an embankment along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 about twelve miles west of La Grande. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the La Grande Area Command Office are continuing the investigation.

According to OSP Trooper Levi Macy, on July 1, 2010 at approximately 10:45 a.m. a 2004 Ford Excursion towing a camper trailer was operated by EDWARD P. KJELDGAARD, age 40, from Springfield, was eastbound on Interstate 84 near milepost 247 in the left lane. As the Ford moved toward the right lane its driver lost control and the vehicles traveled off the right shoulder. The Ford began to roll causing the vehicles to separate. The Ford rolled down a steep embankment about 100 feet from the road before coming to rest against a tree.

Right front passenger RODNEY LEE KAMPPI, age 69, from Salem, was pulled from the vehicle by two nurses who stopped at the scene. Using CPR, the nurses attempted to revive RODNEY KAMPPI but he was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was the father and grandfather of the vehicle occupants. The family members were on a camping trip for the Fourth of July weekend.

In addition to the driver, three other passengers in the center and rear seating areas received non-life threatening injuries and were transported by ambulance to Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande. They were identified as JOANNA L. KAMPPI, age 39; HAILEY KJELDGAARD, age 11; and, CAROLINE KJELDGAARD, age 8, all from Springfield. All occupants were using safety restraints.

OSP troopers were assisted at the scene by Union County Sheriff's Office, La Grande City Fire Department, La Grande Rural Fire Department, and ODOT.

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Myrtle Point Man arrested for Robbery Interstate- 5 near Curtain - 07/01/10
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Roseburg Area Command are continuing the investigation into an early morning robbery that occurred in northern Douglas County that ended in the arrest of a Myrtle Point man.

On June 30 2010, at about 6:00 A.M., an (OSP) trooper initiated a traffic stop on a 2007 Honda Civic on Interstate-5 southbound near mp 163 at the Curtain interchange. The occupants of the Honda Civic, a juvenile male age 17, and juvenile female age 15, both from Portland, immediately informed the trooper they had just been robbed by a hitchhiker that they had just dropped off. The two informed the trooper they picked the suspect up because he was carrying a gas can. Shortly after dropping him off, they discovered he had taken the girl's purse, wallet, make-up and other items.

Both juveniles went back and confronted the suspect who brandished what they believed to be a gun. The suspect told them he would shoot them if they came after him. The suspect then ran off into the brush in the area of Pass Creek Park.

The trooper searched the area, found the suspect hiding in the brush and took him into custody. The suspect was identified as SAMUEL MERLIN NEAL, age 55, from Myrtle Point. NEAL was arrested for the following charges:

- 2 COUNTS OF ROBBERY IN THE SECOND DEGREE
- 2 COUNTS OF MENACING
- THEFT in the Second Degree

The weapon displayed by NEAL turned out to be an "Allen Wrench". All of the stolen items were recovered totalling about $450.00. NEAL was transported to the Douglas County Jail where he was lodged.

Photograph of NEAL courtesy of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office

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Woman arrested after armed standoff closes Highway 97 near Grass Valley, Oregon - 07/01/10
On Wednesday June 30, 2010 at approximately 7:55 PM Sherman County Sheriff's Deputy Brian Hulke stopped a blue 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier two door sedan on US 97 at milepost 28.5 near Grass Valley, Oregon for a traffic violation. At the time of the stop the Chevrolet Cavalier was driven by Leonardo Rodriguez, age 54, of Yakima, Washington. Two other people, Candice Sahme, age 24 and Nathan Smith, age 21 both of Yakima, Washington were passengers in the car.

During the course of the traffic stop, Deputy Hulke became suspicious that Sahme may have been involved in criminal activity. Deputy Hulke detained Sahme by placing her in handcuffs while he continued his investigation. Deputy Hulke placed Sahme in the rear seat of his Ford Crown Victoria police car and called for assistance. While Deputy Hulke was calling for assistance, Sahme produced a .40 cal handgun, which had been hidden on her person, and fired multiple shots from the back seat of the police car. Deputy Hulke, who was not hit by any of the shots, was able to retreat from the immediate area while he awaited assistance. Neither Deputy Hulke nor his drug detection canine Luke, which was locked in a dog cage in the rear of the police car, were injured.

At this point Nathan Smith exited the Chevrolet Cavalier and unsuccessfully attempted to free Sahme from the back seat of the police car. A short time later, backup officers including Sherman County Sheriff Brad Lohrey, arrived on scene to assist. Smith and Rodriguez were both taken into custody.

Officers from several law enforcement agencies including the Sherman County Sheriff's Office, Gilliam County Sheriff's Office, the Sherman County District Attorney's Office and the Oregon State Police responded to the scene. Highway 97 was closed to both northbound and southbound traffic while the scene was secured. The Oregon State Police S.W.A.T. team was activated and responded to the scene.

At approximately 2:15 AM Sahme surrendered to members of the S.W.A.T. team and was taken into custody. Sahme was transported to N.O.R.C.O.R. in The Dalles, Oregon where she was lodged on charges of First Degree Criminal Mischief, Unlawful use of a Weapon, Attempted Second Degree Escape, Recklessly Endangering, Menacing with a firearm and Theft first degree. Smith was also lodged at N.O.R.C.O.R. on charges of Felon in Possession of a Weapon and Theft First Degree. Rodriguez was not charged with a crime and was later released.

Police agencies were assisted with traffic control by the South Sherman County Fire Department and O.D.O.T. Highway 97 was re-opened to traffic at 3:00 AM, approximately 6 1/2 hours after the incident began. The Oregon State Police and the Sherman County District Attorney's Office are continuing the investigation. Additional inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to Sherman County District Attorney Wade McLeod.

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Armed Woman Surrenders to OSP SWAT Team Following Near 6-Hour Standoff on Highway 97 in Grass Valley - 07/01/10
A female armed with a firearm surrendered and was taken into custody by Oregon State Police (OSP) SWAT team troopers early Thursday morning following a near 6-hour standoff on Highway 97 at the south end of Grass Valley. Additional information and names will be released later Thursday in an updated news release.

Preliminary information indicates on June 30, 2010 at approximately 8:28 p.m. OSP was asked to respond to assist Sherman County Sheriff's Office at the scene of a traffic stop on Highway 97 near milepost 28 during which a woman was armed with a firearm and shots were reportedly fired. Highway 97 and Highway 216 were closed to all traffic. OSP SWAT team members were requested to respond to help. The woman surrendered July 1st at approximately 2:00 a.m. No injuries were reported.

Highway 97 and Highway 26 will be re-opened by 3:00 a.m.

The investigation is continuing.

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