Detectives Arrest Roseburg Man On Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges - 09/03/26

ROSEBURG, Ore. - A Roseburg man has been arrested and lodged in the Douglas County Jail on multiple sex abuse charges involving a minor. 

On August 26, 2026, Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division received a report of past sex abuse of a minor. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office was notified and launched an investigation. 
 

Through their investigation, detectives developed probable cause for the arrest of 30-year-old Derikk Ross Killcy of Roseburg. During an interview with detectives on Thursday, September 3, 2026, Killcy admitted to sexually abusing a minor child known to him. At the time the crimes were committed, the child was approximately 4-5 years old. 

Killcy was arrested and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges: 
 

• First Degree Rape (12 counts)
• First Degree Sodomy (12 counts)
• First Degree Sex Abuse (12 counts)
• First Degree Unlawful Sexual Penetration

Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division at 541-440-4458.

Roseburg Man Dies Is Suspected DUII Crash - 09/03/26

CANYONVILLE, Ore. - A Roseburg man died in a single vehicle crash in Canyonville Tuesday evening. 

On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, shortly before 8:00 p.m., 911 dispatchers received a report of a single vehicle crash in the 7000-block of Tiller Trail Highway outside Canyonville. 

Deputies arrived to locate a 1986 Ford F-150 pickup which had left the roadway and struck a tree. Fire and EMS personnel at the scene determined that the sole occupant, 56-year-old Derek Edward Knuuttila of Roseburg, was deceased at the scene. 

Alcohol is suspected to be a contributing factor in the fatal crash.

The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office was notified along with next of kin. 

The Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by Days Creek Fire, South Umpqua Fire, Riddle Fire Department and Umpqua Valley Ambulance. 

Jeffrey Hawks Located Safe - No Longer Missing (Photo) - 08/13/26

UPDATE: THURSDAY AUGUST 13, 2026 5:15 PM

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - On Thursday, August 13, 2026, deputies contacted Hawks at his residence. He was confirmed to be safe and is no longer considered missing. 

The Sheriff's Office would like to thank the community for their assistance in this investigation. 

No further information is expected to be released at this time. 

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ORIGINAL RELEASE: August 12, 2026 11:57 am 

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating 52-year-old Jeffrey Alan Hawks of Drain who was reported missing to deputies on Tuesday evening. 

Hawks was last seen on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m., when he departed Murphy Plywood, located at 2350 Prairie Road in Eugene. Hawks was expected to return to his residence in the 13000 block of Upper Smith River Road in Drain, but there are no indications he ever arrived. 

Hawks has not contacted family or friends and has missed several days of work. His cell phone is currently powered off or out of service range. 

Hawks is described as a white male, standing 6 feet, 3 inches tall, weighing approximately 275 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair. 

He is associated with a white 2005 Toyota Sequoia bearing Oregon license plate 216HMS. 

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office and DCSO Search and Rescue teams are actively searching for Hawks with the assistance and coordination of Lane County Sheriff's Office and LCSO Search and Rescue. 

Anyone with information regarding Hawks' whereabouts, or who may have seen him or his vehicle is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at (541) 440-4471 or by email dcso.pio@douglascountyor.gov. Please reference DCSO Case #26-2518.