3/16/25 - Lane County Sheriff’s Office Issues Level 1 (Be Ready) Evacuation Notices For Cottage Grove And Marcola Areas Due To Flooding (Photo)
-03/16/25
The following areas are under a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice due to flooding:
- All areas on Sunderman Road near Marcola, which will be closed except for local access by residents.
- All areas south of Silk Creek to Bryant Avenue, between Gowdyville Road and S. River Road in Cottage Grove
- Riverstone RV Park at S. 6th Avenue and Latham Road, east of Cottage Grove
A shelter for evacuees has been set up at the Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Avenue, Cottage Grove.
Due to the closure of Cemetery Bridge Road in Cottage Grove, the following areas are asked to shelter in place:
- All areas north of Silk Creek Road accessed by Cemetery Bridge Road, including Buttercup Loop, Bluebird Street, Ash Avenue, and Pond Turtle Way
Officials are working on emergency access for evacuations for those wanting to leave.
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Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information.
This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.
If conditions worsen, public safety personnel will make contact again using the emergency notification system.
Use caution in areas of high water on roadways and driveways. Residents should monitor their evacuation routes for flooding.
A map of the evacuation area is available at: www.lanecountyor.gov/2025flood
Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org.
LCSO Case #25-0923 – Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies Investigating Suspicious Deaths In Mohawk Valley Area (Photo)
-02/24/25
*UPDATE* 02/24/25
The victims in this incident have been identified as 89-year-old Paul Allan Turner and 84-year-old Beverly Jean Turner. Both were found deceased with gunshot wounds.
Their son, 59-year-old Christopher Allan Turner, was also located on scene and detained. Throughout the course of the investigation probable cause was established that Christopher Turner was responsible for the deaths.
Turner was taken into custody and is facing two charges of Murder in the First Degree.
This investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.
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Lane County Sheriff's deputies responded to a residence in the 36000blk of McGowan Creek Rd. shortly after 3:00pm today. A caller had reported that there were people at the location believed to be deceased. Upon arrival, fire personnel were able to determine that two adults were deceased.
A third subject was located and detained by deputies as the investigation continues. There is not believed to be any ongoing threat to the community. More details will be released as they become available.
This investigation is in its early stages. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff's Office at 541-682-4150 opt. 1.
LCSO Case #24-6791 Sheriff's Office Arrests Outstanding Assault Suspect
-02/21/25
Lane County Sheriff's deputies arrested George Martin Jr for an assault that occurred on December 26th, 2024 at a residence in the Dexter area. Deputies located Martin at a residence in south Lane County on 2/19/25 and took him into custody without incident. He was transported to the Lane County Jail where he was lodged on the charge of Assault in the Second Degree.
This case has been forwarded to the Lane County District Attorney's Office for review.
LCSO Responds To Shooting On West 11th
-02/17/25
On 2/17/25 The Lane County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported shooting at a residence in the 27000 block of West 11th in Eugene. Deputy's have contacted all parties involved and there is no on going threat to the community. Due to this being an active investigation there is no further information being released at this time.
Update:
2/17/25 Detectives with the Lane County Sheriff's Office are conducting an investigation into the shooting that occurred early this morning. At this time everyone is cooperating with the investigation and the names of both involved are being withheld due to the investigation still ongoing. More information will be released when available.
A second investigation is currently being conducted on the same property for an illegal marijuana grow location. Detectives and Deputies from the Lane County Sheriff's Office are actively serving a search warrant for this location. Due to this being an active investigation more information won't be released until a later time.