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12/9/25 - LCSO Case 25-5937 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives Discover Drug Lab Near Marcola (Photo) - 12/12/25

 
Over the past year, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives received information that James Joseph Love, 51, of Marcola, was operating an illegal BHO extraction lab as well as manufacturing psilocybin products. These types of labs can be extremely hazardous when operated illegally and have resulted explosions and fires in Lane County over the past several years.
 
On December 9th, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives and deputies served a search warrant at Love’s residence in 95100 block of Hazel Lane, north of Marcola. They encountered several clandestine labs in outbuildings on the property. Due to hazardous electrical wiring, chemicals, and pressurized systems still in operation, Mohawk Valley Rural Fire District responded. Further assistance was requested from Eugene Springfield Fire’s HAZMAT crew to ensure the safety of law enforcement personnel on scene conducting the investigation.
 
Love was already in custody at the Lane County Jail on a parole violation. Charges related to this investigation are expected to be added at a later date.
 
Lane County Land Management will be following up on numerous code violations discovered during the criminal investigation.
 
This investigation would not have been possible without the ongoing grant funding from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission’s Illegal Marijuana Market Grant (IMMEG). This grant was created in 2018 by the Oregon Legislature to assist local law enforcement agencies and district attorneys’ offices in their efforts to address the illegal marijuana market in Oregon.
 
This is an ongoing investigation. Further details may be provided at a later time. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact LCSO at 541-682-4141 and reference case #25-5937.

Attached Media Files: LCSO_25-5937_Lab1.jpeg, LCSO_25-5937_Lab2.jpeg, LCSO_25-5937_Lab3.jpeg,

12/9/25 - LCSO Case 25-5937 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives Discover Drug Lab Near Marcola (Photo) - 12/12/25

 
Over the past year, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives received information that James Joseph Love, 51, of Marcola, was operating an illegal BHO extraction lab as well as manufacturing psilocybin products. These types of labs can be extremely hazardous when operated illegally and have resulted explosions and fires in Lane County over the past several years.
 
On December 9th, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives and deputies served a search warrant at Love’s residence in 95100 block of Hazel Lane, north of Marcola. They encountered several clandestine labs in outbuildings on the property. Due to hazardous electrical wiring, chemicals, and pressurized systems still in operation, Mohawk Valley Rural Fire District responded. Further assistance was requested from Eugene Springfield Fire’s HAZMAT crew to ensure the safety of law enforcement personnel on scene conducting the investigation.
 
Love was already in custody at the Lane County Jail on a parole violation. Charges related to this investigation are expected to be added at a later date.
 
Lane County Land Management will be following up on numerous code violations discovered during the criminal investigation.
 
This investigation would not have been possible without the ongoing grant funding from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission’s Illegal Marijuana Market Grant (IMMEG). This grant was created in 2018 by the Oregon Legislature to assist local law enforcement agencies and district attorneys’ offices in their efforts to address the illegal marijuana market in Oregon.
 
This is an ongoing investigation. Further details may be provided at a later time. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact LCSO at 541-682-4141 and reference case #25-5937.

Attached Media Files: LCSO_25-5937_Lab1.jpeg, LCSO_25-5937_Lab2.jpeg, LCSO_25-5937_Lab3.jpeg,

12/11/25 - LCSO Case 25-5926 - Missing Mushroom Picker From Springfield Found Alive After Lengthy Search (Photo) - 12/12/25

 
On December 11th at 1:40 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) found Erik Everardo Aguilar-Cisneros, 32, of Springfield, alive in the Hadsall Creek area south of Mapleton. He was reported missing on the evening of December 6th, which began an intensive search of the remote area with vehicles, ground searchers, K9s, and drones.
 
Thanks to our many dedicated volunteers and agency partners who assisted on this multi-day search, including:
- Pacific Northwest Search Dogs
- Eugene Mountain Rescue
- Linn County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue
- Benton County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue
- Corvallis Mountain Rescue
- Mary’s Peak Search & Rescue
- Western Lane Fire & EMS
 
Please follow these tips to stay safe when you explore the outdoors in our county:
- Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
- Know conditions before you leave - rain in the valley can mean ice up high!
- Be prepared to stay out overnight - even if you don't plan to get out of your car.
- Bring maps for offline navigation - cell service can be spotty!
- If you go on the water, ALWAYS wear a life jacket!
 
If you become lost, STAY PUT! Find a way to signal or make your location visible. Always carry a whistle and flashlight in the outdoors – it just might save your life.
 
Nearly every week, Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue deputies and volunteers assist our residents and visitors in all types of environments. Learn more about our Search & Rescue program or donate to their work at: www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/volunteers/search_and_rescue

Attached Media Files: Search area view from drone, Hadsall Creek, Rugged drainage in search area, SAR provides care while waiting for ambulance,

12/11/25 - LCSO Case 25-5926 - Missing Mushroom Picker From Springfield Found Alive After Lengthy Search (Photo) - 12/12/25

 
On December 11th at 1:40 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) found Erik Everardo Aguilar-Cisneros, 32, of Springfield, alive in the Hadsall Creek area south of Mapleton. He was reported missing on the evening of December 6th, which began an intensive search of the remote area with vehicles, ground searchers, K9s, and drones.
 
Thanks to our many dedicated volunteers and agency partners who assisted on this multi-day search, including:
- Pacific Northwest Search Dogs
- Eugene Mountain Rescue
- Linn County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue
- Benton County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue
- Corvallis Mountain Rescue
- Mary’s Peak Search & Rescue
- Western Lane Fire & EMS
 
Please follow these tips to stay safe when you explore the outdoors in our county:
- Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
- Know conditions before you leave - rain in the valley can mean ice up high!
- Be prepared to stay out overnight - even if you don't plan to get out of your car.
- Bring maps for offline navigation - cell service can be spotty!
- If you go on the water, ALWAYS wear a life jacket!
 
If you become lost, STAY PUT! Find a way to signal or make your location visible. Always carry a whistle and flashlight in the outdoors – it just might save your life.
 
Nearly every week, Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue deputies and volunteers assist our residents and visitors in all types of environments. Learn more about our Search & Rescue program or donate to their work at: www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/volunteers/search_and_rescue

Attached Media Files: Search area view from drone, Hadsall Creek, Rugged drainage in search area, SAR provides care while waiting for ambulance,

12/9/25 - LCSO Case 25-5926 - Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Continues Search For Missing Springfield Man (Photo) - 12/11/25

UPDATE - 12/11/25 - Rescued

The missing mushroom picker, Erik Aguilar-Cisneros, was found alive in the Hadsall Creek area by Search & Rescue this afternoon and transported to an area hospital for treatment related to hypothermia. More details to follow.

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On December 6th at 9 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies were notified that Erik Everardo Aguilar-Cisneros, 32, of Springfield, had gone missing while mushroom picking with several friends. The group had been in the area of Hadsall Creek Road, south of Mapleton.
 
Deputies and detectives responded to investigate, and Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) began an intensive search of the area. SAR deputies and volunteers have continued searching each day and into the night, employing ground searchers, K9s, and drones. The terrain in the area is extremely rugged, often requiring the use of ropes to access drainages.
 
Aguilar-Cisneros is described as a Hispanic male, 5’11” tall, weighing 220 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last known to be wearing a black raincoat, black rain pants, and a black-and-red baseball hat.
 
While investigators believe he is lost in the area, anyone with information is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 option 1.

Attached Media Files: LCSO_25-5926_SARK9_Briar.jpeg, LCSO_25-5926_SARK9_Harry.jpeg, LCSO_25-5926_SearchArea.jpeg, LCSO_25-5926_Aguilar-Cisneros.jpeg, MissingPerson.jpeg,

12/9/25 - LCSO Case 25-5926 - Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Continues Search For Missing Springfield Man (Photo) - 12/11/25

UPDATE - 12/11/25 - Rescued

The missing mushroom picker, Erik Aguilar-Cisneros, was found alive in the Hadsall Creek area by Search & Rescue this afternoon and transported to an area hospital for treatment related to hypothermia. More details to follow.

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On December 6th at 9 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies were notified that Erik Everardo Aguilar-Cisneros, 32, of Springfield, had gone missing while mushroom picking with several friends. The group had been in the area of Hadsall Creek Road, south of Mapleton.
 
Deputies and detectives responded to investigate, and Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) began an intensive search of the area. SAR deputies and volunteers have continued searching each day and into the night, employing ground searchers, K9s, and drones. The terrain in the area is extremely rugged, often requiring the use of ropes to access drainages.
 
Aguilar-Cisneros is described as a Hispanic male, 5’11” tall, weighing 220 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last known to be wearing a black raincoat, black rain pants, and a black-and-red baseball hat.
 
While investigators believe he is lost in the area, anyone with information is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 option 1.

Attached Media Files: LCSO_25-5926_SARK9_Briar.jpeg, LCSO_25-5926_SARK9_Harry.jpeg, LCSO_25-5926_SearchArea.jpeg, LCSO_25-5926_Aguilar-Cisneros.jpeg, MissingPerson.jpeg,

12/11/25 - Deputies Working DUI Enforcement Overtime During The Holidays - 12/11/25

 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways.
 
December through January 1st, deputies will be conducting targeted DUI enforcement on state grant-funded overtime. Please don’t be their next traffic stop!
 
- Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
- If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
- If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
- If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
- And please, always wear your seatbelt!
 
Drive safe this holiday season!
 
Last week, two impaired drivers decided to “turn themselves in” by crashing their cars.
 
On Saturday, December 5th at 6 p.m., a pickup crashed into a utility pole on the shoulder of Prairie Road. The vehicle had been reported to LCSO Dispatch as driving recklessly and speeding prior to the crash. Deputies responded and observed signs the driver, Kevin Bryan Barthol, 23, of Port Orford, was impaired. After additional investigation, Barthol was arrested for DUII.
 
On Sunday, December 6th at 9:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a car that crashed off of London Road near Latham Road, then continued driving through a resident’s front yard, back onto the road, and away from the area. A witness followed the vehicle at a safe distance until it stopped at a residence in the area and deputies arrived. Deputies contacted the driver, Erika Rose Kennington, 47, of Cottage Grove, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Kennington was arrested for DUII.

12/11/25 - Deputies Working DUI Enforcement Overtime During The Holidays - 12/11/25

 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways.
 
December through January 1st, deputies will be conducting targeted DUI enforcement on state grant-funded overtime. Please don’t be their next traffic stop!
 
- Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
- If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
- If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
- If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
- And please, always wear your seatbelt!
 
Drive safe this holiday season!
 
Last week, two impaired drivers decided to “turn themselves in” by crashing their cars.
 
On Saturday, December 5th at 6 p.m., a pickup crashed into a utility pole on the shoulder of Prairie Road. The vehicle had been reported to LCSO Dispatch as driving recklessly and speeding prior to the crash. Deputies responded and observed signs the driver, Kevin Bryan Barthol, 23, of Port Orford, was impaired. After additional investigation, Barthol was arrested for DUII.
 
On Sunday, December 6th at 9:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a car that crashed off of London Road near Latham Road, then continued driving through a resident’s front yard, back onto the road, and away from the area. A witness followed the vehicle at a safe distance until it stopped at a residence in the area and deputies arrived. Deputies contacted the driver, Erika Rose Kennington, 47, of Cottage Grove, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Kennington was arrested for DUII.

12/10/25 - Lane County Sheriff’s Office Suspending Contract With Flock Safety - 12/10/25

 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is suspending its contract with Flock Safety for automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras. The Sheriff’s Office still has not installed any cameras anywhere in Lane County. LCSO’s contract with Flock Safety was initiated after the Eugene Police Department and Springfield Police Department began work to install their systems.
 
For an ALPR system to be most effective in preventing crime and holding offenders accountable, coordination between local agencies is paramount. Without other local networks to integrate with, LCSO is looking for ways to best utilize the resources that we have available to keep our residents safe.
 
“We are still examining this type of technology and others in an effort to improve community and deputy safety,” said Sheriff Carl Wilkerson. “ALPRs have proven their benefit to our residents with the capture of multiple murderers over the past year.”
 
The Oregon legislature is expected to examine the use of ALPR technology by law enforcement agencies in the next legislative session. As decisions made at the state level will likely impact local systems and policies, it will be beneficial to receive guidance prior to making a final determination on the use of ALPR technology.
 
As our community continues to engage in conversation regarding this technology, the Sheriff’s Office will work with our residents and partner agencies to identify modern law enforcement tools and practices that meet our high standards of local control and privacy.

12/10/25 - Lane County Sheriff’s Office Suspending Contract With Flock Safety - 12/10/25

 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is suspending its contract with Flock Safety for automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras. The Sheriff’s Office still has not installed any cameras anywhere in Lane County. LCSO’s contract with Flock Safety was initiated after the Eugene Police Department and Springfield Police Department began work to install their systems.
 
For an ALPR system to be most effective in preventing crime and holding offenders accountable, coordination between local agencies is paramount. Without other local networks to integrate with, LCSO is looking for ways to best utilize the resources that we have available to keep our residents safe.
 
“We are still examining this type of technology and others in an effort to improve community and deputy safety,” said Sheriff Carl Wilkerson. “ALPRs have proven their benefit to our residents with the capture of multiple murderers over the past year.”
 
The Oregon legislature is expected to examine the use of ALPR technology by law enforcement agencies in the next legislative session. As decisions made at the state level will likely impact local systems and policies, it will be beneficial to receive guidance prior to making a final determination on the use of ALPR technology.
 
As our community continues to engage in conversation regarding this technology, the Sheriff’s Office will work with our residents and partner agencies to identify modern law enforcement tools and practices that meet our high standards of local control and privacy.

12/9/25 - LCSO Case 25-5951 - Deputies Arrest Man For Multiple Felonies After Incident At McCredie Hot Springs - 12/10/25

 
On December 9th at 2 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to McCredie Hot Springs, 10 miles east of Oakridge, for a report of a dispute with shots fired. While deputies spoke with a witness in Oakridge, the suspect vehicle drove by on Highway 58.
 
A deputy initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle stopped in a driveway. The driver, Scott Alan Benson, 44, of Riddle, was uncooperative but detained without incident. A passenger in the vehicle was cooperative. The residence where Benson stopped was unrelated.
 
Deputies observed a revolver on the seat of the truck. A search of the vehicle revealed two additional firearms, both rifles with homemade suppressors, and other evidence. After additional investigation, Benson, a felon, was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges:
- Three counts of Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
- Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon
- Unlawful Possession of a Silencer
- Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine
- Attempt to Elude by Vehicle
- Recklessly Endangering Another Person
 
Benson was also lodged on a parole violation warrant on an original conviction of Felon in Possession of a Weapon and other charges.
 
Due to the time of night and remote location of the call, several deputies remained on duty after their shifts to assist with the investigation and to provide patrol coverage for the greater Eugene/Springfield area. However, a burglary in progress was then reported north of Florence. The two remaining deputies responded, leaving no main office patrol deputies in the valley. Florence Police Department assisted with the burglary, which was mental health related and no arrest was made.

12/9/25 - LCSO Case 25-5951 - Deputies Arrest Man For Multiple Felonies After Incident At McCredie Hot Springs - 12/10/25

 
On December 9th at 2 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to McCredie Hot Springs, 10 miles east of Oakridge, for a report of a dispute with shots fired. While deputies spoke with a witness in Oakridge, the suspect vehicle drove by on Highway 58.
 
A deputy initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle stopped in a driveway. The driver, Scott Alan Benson, 44, of Riddle, was uncooperative but detained without incident. A passenger in the vehicle was cooperative. The residence where Benson stopped was unrelated.
 
Deputies observed a revolver on the seat of the truck. A search of the vehicle revealed two additional firearms, both rifles with homemade suppressors, and other evidence. After additional investigation, Benson, a felon, was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges:
- Three counts of Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
- Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon
- Unlawful Possession of a Silencer
- Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine
- Attempt to Elude by Vehicle
- Recklessly Endangering Another Person
 
Benson was also lodged on a parole violation warrant on an original conviction of Felon in Possession of a Weapon and other charges.
 
Due to the time of night and remote location of the call, several deputies remained on duty after their shifts to assist with the investigation and to provide patrol coverage for the greater Eugene/Springfield area. However, a burglary in progress was then reported north of Florence. The two remaining deputies responded, leaving no main office patrol deputies in the valley. Florence Police Department assisted with the burglary, which was mental health related and no arrest was made.

12/7/25 - Team Effort Saves Life Of Missing Elderly Woman Drowning In Kirk Pond (Photo) - 12/08/25

 
On Saturday, December 6th at about 10 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of missing elderly woman who had driven away from a residence in the Alvadore area, west of Eugene, and then wandered away from her vehicle off of Clear Lake Road.
 
Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) volunteers and K9s were called out, and an Oregon State Trooper who was in the area arrived with K9 Buck, an article search and tracking canine. Both a deputy and a Eugene Police officer responded with drones to assist in the search.
 
A deputy canvassing the area observed the missing female on a resident’s security camera in the area of Kirk Pond. Searchers focused their efforts on the thick brush. Within minutes, K9 Buck located the female almost completely submerged in Kirk Pond near the bank. The Trooper and a SAR volunteer jumped into the frigid water and pulled her to safety.
 
The woman was treated for hypothermia and transported to an area hospital.
 
This was just one of several calls that deputies and SAR responded to over the weekend.
 
On Friday evening, a mushroom picker became lost on Siltcoos Trail, south of Florence. Although familiar with the area, the person became disoriented in the dark and was not prepared to stay out overnight. SAR located him and guided him back to his vehicle.
 
On Sunday morning, deputies and SAR responded to a report of a missing mushroom picker in the area of Sweet Creek Road, south of Mapleton. The person is still missing, and searchers are still actively searching in the area as of Monday.
 
On Sunday afternoon, deputies and SAR searched for a person who was in mental distress and ran away from a vehicle in the area of Lorane Highway and Fox Hollow Road. SAR located her after several hours of searching, including with K9s and drones. However, she was not cooperative. Lane County Mobile Crisis Services responded at the request of deputies. She was then transported to an area hospital by MCS.
 
Please follow these tips to stay safe when you explore the outdoors in our county:
- Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
- Know conditions before you leave - rain in the valley can mean ice up high!
- Be prepared to stay out overnight - even if you don't plan to get out of your car.
- Bring maps for offline navigation - cell service can be spotty!
- If you go on the water, ALWAYS wear a life jacket!
 
Nearly every week, Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue deputies and volunteers assist our residents and visitors in all types of environments. Learn more about our Search & Rescue program or donate to their work at: www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/volunteers/search_and_rescue

Attached Media Files: Trooper and K9 Buck, Trooper and K9 Buck just after rescue, Deputies and SAR care for the patient,

12/7/25 - Team Effort Saves Life Of Missing Elderly Woman Drowning In Kirk Pond (Photo) - 12/08/25

 
On Saturday, December 6th at about 10 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of missing elderly woman who had driven away from a residence in the Alvadore area, west of Eugene, and then wandered away from her vehicle off of Clear Lake Road.
 
Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) volunteers and K9s were called out, and an Oregon State Trooper who was in the area arrived with K9 Buck, an article search and tracking canine. Both a deputy and a Eugene Police officer responded with drones to assist in the search.
 
A deputy canvassing the area observed the missing female on a resident’s security camera in the area of Kirk Pond. Searchers focused their efforts on the thick brush. Within minutes, K9 Buck located the female almost completely submerged in Kirk Pond near the bank. The Trooper and a SAR volunteer jumped into the frigid water and pulled her to safety.
 
The woman was treated for hypothermia and transported to an area hospital.
 
This was just one of several calls that deputies and SAR responded to over the weekend.
 
On Friday evening, a mushroom picker became lost on Siltcoos Trail, south of Florence. Although familiar with the area, the person became disoriented in the dark and was not prepared to stay out overnight. SAR located him and guided him back to his vehicle.
 
On Sunday morning, deputies and SAR responded to a report of a missing mushroom picker in the area of Sweet Creek Road, south of Mapleton. The person is still missing, and searchers are still actively searching in the area as of Monday.
 
On Sunday afternoon, deputies and SAR searched for a person who was in mental distress and ran away from a vehicle in the area of Lorane Highway and Fox Hollow Road. SAR located her after several hours of searching, including with K9s and drones. However, she was not cooperative. Lane County Mobile Crisis Services responded at the request of deputies. She was then transported to an area hospital by MCS.
 
Please follow these tips to stay safe when you explore the outdoors in our county:
- Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
- Know conditions before you leave - rain in the valley can mean ice up high!
- Be prepared to stay out overnight - even if you don't plan to get out of your car.
- Bring maps for offline navigation - cell service can be spotty!
- If you go on the water, ALWAYS wear a life jacket!
 
Nearly every week, Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue deputies and volunteers assist our residents and visitors in all types of environments. Learn more about our Search & Rescue program or donate to their work at: www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/volunteers/search_and_rescue

Attached Media Files: Trooper and K9 Buck, Trooper and K9 Buck just after rescue, Deputies and SAR care for the patient,

11/30/25 - Deputies Arrest Multiple Impaired Drivers This Week, Many Involving In Crashes, Disputes - 12/03/25

 
Deputies arrested 8 drivers for DUII over the week, 4 on Saturday alone. Several involved crashes. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways.
 
Please consider others if you choose to drink or use drugs:
? Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
? If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
? If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
? If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
? And please, always wear your seatbelt!
 
Please drive safe this holiday season!
 
On November 24th, at 5 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle on Franklin Boulevard, Glenwood, with an equipment violation. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Danny Ray Pereira, 54, of Springfield, was impaired. After additional investigation, Periera was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 26th at 8 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash in the area of Ferguson Road and Territorial Highway, west of Junction City. Deputies contacted witnesses and observed the driver, Dylan Glenn Cowan, 27, of Monroe, appeared intoxicated from drugs. After additional investigation, Cowan was arrested for DUII and Reckless Driving.
 
At 10 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash in the area of Territorial Highway and Demming Road, north of Elmira. Deputies contacted the driver, Rebecca Lynn Hale, 76, of Junction City, and observed signs she was impaired. After additional investigation, Hale was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 27th at 10 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle speeding in the area of W. 11th Avenue and Seneca Road, Eugene. The vehicle was going about 30 miles over the speed limit. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Arturo Alexander Perez Plascencia, 21, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Perez Plascencia was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 29th at 12:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of reckless endangering in the area of Big Fall Creek Road milepost 5, northeast of Lowell. Deputies learned Johnnie Faye Cartwright, 32, of Eugene, had attempted to run over Zachery Ty Bryan, 44, of Eugene, crashing the truck with their three small children inside. No one was injured. Deputies observed signs both were impaired. After additional investigation, Cartwright was arrested for Attempted Assault in the 1st Degree, three counts of Recklessly Endangering, and DUII. Bryan was arrested for violating a court order.
 
At 1:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a physical dispute in the area of Clear Lake Road and Green Hill Road, west of Eugene. Deputies contacted the involved and determined the driver, Lisa Jean Fox, 62, of Deadwood, had assaulted the victim. Deputies also observed Fox was impaired. After additional investigation, Fox was arrested for DUII, Assault in the 4th Degree, and Menacing.
 
At 5 p.m., a deputy responded to a report of a vehicle stopped in the middle of Newcastle Street near Irving Road, Eugene. The vehicle was still in the roadway when deputies arrived. The driver, Sean Christopher Brennan, 37, of Vancouver, Washington, showed signs of impairment. Medics responded to evaluate the driver, and deputies spoke with area witnesses. After additional investigation, Brennan was arrested for DUII.
 
At 11 p.m., deputies learned a vehicle had eluded Cottage Grove Police southbound on Highway 99. A short time later, a deputy observed the vehicle driving recklessly on Dillard Road, south of Eugene. The deputy initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle continued driving and merged onto I-5. Another deputy deployed spike strips, disabling and safely stopping the vehicle on I-5 in Springfield. The driver was uncooperative and did not exit the vehicle. Deputies and Oregon State Troopers attempted to communicate with the driver, Natasha Nichole Kemplin, 38, of Fairview. They approached the vehicle and determined the driver was unconscious. Medics responded and Kemplin was transported to an area hospital. Deputies determined she was impaired by alcohol and drugs. Once cleared by the hospital, Kemplin was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, and Attempt to Elude by Vehicle.

11/30/25 - Deputies Arrest Multiple Impaired Drivers This Week, Many Involving In Crashes, Disputes - 12/03/25

 
Deputies arrested 8 drivers for DUII over the week, 4 on Saturday alone. Several involved crashes. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways.
 
Please consider others if you choose to drink or use drugs:
? Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
? If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
? If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
? If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
? And please, always wear your seatbelt!
 
Please drive safe this holiday season!
 
On November 24th, at 5 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle on Franklin Boulevard, Glenwood, with an equipment violation. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Danny Ray Pereira, 54, of Springfield, was impaired. After additional investigation, Periera was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 26th at 8 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash in the area of Ferguson Road and Territorial Highway, west of Junction City. Deputies contacted witnesses and observed the driver, Dylan Glenn Cowan, 27, of Monroe, appeared intoxicated from drugs. After additional investigation, Cowan was arrested for DUII and Reckless Driving.
 
At 10 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash in the area of Territorial Highway and Demming Road, north of Elmira. Deputies contacted the driver, Rebecca Lynn Hale, 76, of Junction City, and observed signs she was impaired. After additional investigation, Hale was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 27th at 10 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle speeding in the area of W. 11th Avenue and Seneca Road, Eugene. The vehicle was going about 30 miles over the speed limit. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Arturo Alexander Perez Plascencia, 21, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Perez Plascencia was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 29th at 12:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of reckless endangering in the area of Big Fall Creek Road milepost 5, northeast of Lowell. Deputies learned Johnnie Faye Cartwright, 32, of Eugene, had attempted to run over Zachery Ty Bryan, 44, of Eugene, crashing the truck with their three small children inside. No one was injured. Deputies observed signs both were impaired. After additional investigation, Cartwright was arrested for Attempted Assault in the 1st Degree, three counts of Recklessly Endangering, and DUII. Bryan was arrested for violating a court order.
 
At 1:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a physical dispute in the area of Clear Lake Road and Green Hill Road, west of Eugene. Deputies contacted the involved and determined the driver, Lisa Jean Fox, 62, of Deadwood, had assaulted the victim. Deputies also observed Fox was impaired. After additional investigation, Fox was arrested for DUII, Assault in the 4th Degree, and Menacing.
 
At 5 p.m., a deputy responded to a report of a vehicle stopped in the middle of Newcastle Street near Irving Road, Eugene. The vehicle was still in the roadway when deputies arrived. The driver, Sean Christopher Brennan, 37, of Vancouver, Washington, showed signs of impairment. Medics responded to evaluate the driver, and deputies spoke with area witnesses. After additional investigation, Brennan was arrested for DUII.
 
At 11 p.m., deputies learned a vehicle had eluded Cottage Grove Police southbound on Highway 99. A short time later, a deputy observed the vehicle driving recklessly on Dillard Road, south of Eugene. The deputy initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle continued driving and merged onto I-5. Another deputy deployed spike strips, disabling and safely stopping the vehicle on I-5 in Springfield. The driver was uncooperative and did not exit the vehicle. Deputies and Oregon State Troopers attempted to communicate with the driver, Natasha Nichole Kemplin, 38, of Fairview. They approached the vehicle and determined the driver was unconscious. Medics responded and Kemplin was transported to an area hospital. Deputies determined she was impaired by alcohol and drugs. Once cleared by the hospital, Kemplin was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, and Attempt to Elude by Vehicle.

12/1/25 - LCSO Case 25-5822 - Drain Man Arrested For Assault In Lane County - 12/02/25

 
On December 1st at about 3:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies and Springfield Police officers responded to an injured female at a business on 42nd Street, Springfield. The female was severely injured and was transported to an area hospital.
 
Deputies learned the victim had been beaten by Anthony Leon Vancil, 39, of Drain. The incident began at Hayden Bridge Boat Landing and continued in a vehicle as Vancil drove around the area. The victim was eventually able to escape the vehicle and seek refuge inside the business. The victim also had a restraining order against Vancil.
 
Deputies and other area law enforcement agencies looked for Vancil’s vehicle throughout the morning and day. They were unable to locate it and did not know where he may have gone. That evening, Vancil arrived at the Lane County Parole & Probation Office in Eugene in his vehicle. He was detained and deputies responded to contact Vancil.
 
After additional investigation, Vancil was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for:
- Assault in the 2nd Degree
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- Kidnapping in the 2nd Degree
- Coercion
- Violation of a Restraining Order
 
Vancil had also failed to comply with a sentence to appear on an Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine conviction, so his sentence began on that charge when he was booked into the jail.
 
Thanks to Springfield Police for their assistance on this case.

12/1/25 - LCSO Case 25-5822 - Drain Man Arrested For Assault In Lane County - 12/02/25

 
On December 1st at about 3:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies and Springfield Police officers responded to an injured female at a business on 42nd Street, Springfield. The female was severely injured and was transported to an area hospital.
 
Deputies learned the victim had been beaten by Anthony Leon Vancil, 39, of Drain. The incident began at Hayden Bridge Boat Landing and continued in a vehicle as Vancil drove around the area. The victim was eventually able to escape the vehicle and seek refuge inside the business. The victim also had a restraining order against Vancil.
 
Deputies and other area law enforcement agencies looked for Vancil’s vehicle throughout the morning and day. They were unable to locate it and did not know where he may have gone. That evening, Vancil arrived at the Lane County Parole & Probation Office in Eugene in his vehicle. He was detained and deputies responded to contact Vancil.
 
After additional investigation, Vancil was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for:
- Assault in the 2nd Degree
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- Kidnapping in the 2nd Degree
- Coercion
- Violation of a Restraining Order
 
Vancil had also failed to comply with a sentence to appear on an Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine conviction, so his sentence began on that charge when he was booked into the jail.
 
Thanks to Springfield Police for their assistance on this case.

11/29/25 - LCSO Case 25-5802 - Two Eugene Residents Arrested After Incident In Fall Creek Area (Photo) - 12/01/25

 
On November 29th at about 12:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of reckless endangering in the area of Big Fall Creek Road milepost 5, a popular camping area northeast of Lowell.
 
Deputies learned Zachery Ty Bryan, 44, of Eugene, was in a pickup truck with Johnnie Faye Cartwright, 32, of Eugene, and their three small children. They were driving together in the area. At some point Bryan got out of the pickup truck and began walking on Big Fall Creek Road. Cartwright then attempted to run over Bryan, crashing the truck with the children inside into the ditch. Bryan was able to move out of the way and avoid injury. No one inside the pickup was injured.
 
Deputies interviewed Bryan and Cartwright. Deputies observed signs both were impaired. Deputies also interviewed witnesses contacted on scene. Per a court order from a prior case, Bryan was not supposed to be in contact with Cartwright.
 
After additional investigation, Cartwright was arrested for Attempted Assault in the 1st Degree, three counts of Recklessly Endangering, and DUII. Bryan was arrested for a probation violation on an original charge of Assault in the 4th Degree.
 
The involved children were placed with a family member.

Attached Media Files: Fall_Creek_Arrests.jpeg,

11/29/25 - LCSO Case 25-5802 - Two Eugene Residents Arrested After Incident In Fall Creek Area (Photo) - 12/01/25

 
On November 29th at about 12:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of reckless endangering in the area of Big Fall Creek Road milepost 5, a popular camping area northeast of Lowell.
 
Deputies learned Zachery Ty Bryan, 44, of Eugene, was in a pickup truck with Johnnie Faye Cartwright, 32, of Eugene, and their three small children. They were driving together in the area. At some point Bryan got out of the pickup truck and began walking on Big Fall Creek Road. Cartwright then attempted to run over Bryan, crashing the truck with the children inside into the ditch. Bryan was able to move out of the way and avoid injury. No one inside the pickup was injured.
 
Deputies interviewed Bryan and Cartwright. Deputies observed signs both were impaired. Deputies also interviewed witnesses contacted on scene. Per a court order from a prior case, Bryan was not supposed to be in contact with Cartwright.
 
After additional investigation, Cartwright was arrested for Attempted Assault in the 1st Degree, three counts of Recklessly Endangering, and DUII. Bryan was arrested for a probation violation on an original charge of Assault in the 4th Degree.
 
The involved children were placed with a family member.

Attached Media Files: Fall_Creek_Arrests.jpeg,

11/23/25 - Deputies Arrest 12 Impaired Drivers, Respond To Crashes Over The Week (Photo) - 11/25/25

 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways.
 
Please consider others if you choose to drink or use drugs:
? Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
? If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
? If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
? If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
? And please, always wear your seatbelt!
 
Deputies arrested 12 drivers for DUII over the week, 4 of which were in significant single-vehicle crashes. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads.
 
Please drive safe this holiday season!
 
On November 18th at 7:30 p.m., a deputy walking into the Sheriff’s Office in downtown Eugene witnessed a vehicle turn the wrong way onto Oak Street from 7th Avenue. The vehicle crashed into another car and became high centered on a drainage curb. As the deputy was standing next to the car, the driver attempted to switch seats with the passenger. The driver was identified as Samuel Edache Ogwuche, 26, of Eugene. After additional investigation, he was arrested for DUII.
 
At 9 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash in the area of Clear Lake Road and Greenhill Road, west of Eugene. The vehicle had also damaged a fence and natural gas pump. Deputies contacted the driver, Destiny Lee Haley, 21, of Veneta, and observed signs of impairment. During the investigation, Haley kicked one of the deputies, causing injury. Haley was arrested for DUII, Assault on a Public Safety Officer, Reckless Driving, and Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree.
 
On November 19th at 3 a.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash into a power pole on Parkway Road, east of Pleasant Hill. Deputies contacted the driver, Mariah Mercedes Cordell, 30, of Springfield, and observed signs of impairment. Deputies also located methamphetamine in the vehicle. After additional investigation, Cordell was arrested for DUII and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.
 
On November 20th just after midnight, a deputy stopped a car for speeding on River Road at Division Avenue, Eugene. Deputies contacted the driver, Sean Michael O’Kelley, 50, of Eugene, and observed signs he was impaired. After additional investigation, O’Kelley was arrested for DUII, and was also arrested on a Lane County Circuit Court warrant for Failure to Appear – DUII.
 
At 2:30 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly on River Road near Silver Lane. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Christopher Byron Schendel, 38, of Eugene. The deputy observed signs Schendel was impaired. After additional investigation, Schendel was arrested for DUII.
 
At 9 p.m., a deputy in Veneta observed a vehicle with no lights on fail to stop at a stop sign. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Elizabeth Marie Kyleen Long, 45, of Veneta, was impaired. After additional investigation, Long was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 21st at 2:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of an intoxicated driver leaving a parking lot in Veneta. A deputy located the vehicle and contacted the driver, Albert Colin Hayes, 53, of Veneta. The deputy observed signs of impairment, and after additional investigation Hayes was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 22nd just after midnight, deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash in the 39500 block of Deerhorn Road, south of Walterville. Deputies contacted the driver, Sergio Armando Guadalu Soto, 30, of Springfield, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Soto was arrested for DUII.
 
At 10:30 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly in the area of River Road and Horn Lane and conducted a traffic stop. The driver, Peyton James Lekoff, 21, of Springfield, had a Springfield Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear – DUII, and a Eugene Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear – Driving While Suspended (Misdemeanor). The deputy also observed signs Lekoff was impaired. After additional investigation, Lekoff was arrested on the warrants and DUII.
 
At 11 p.m, a sergeant observed a vehicle speeding on River Road at Horn Lane. The sergeant initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Mark Pierpoint Kane, 61, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Kane was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 23rd at 6 p.m., deputies responded with Cottage Grove Police and Oregon State Police to a single-vehicle crash over the railroad tracks along Highway 99, south of Cottage Grove. They also discovered the vehicle had struck a fence and mailboxes earlier. Deputies contacted the driver, David Linden Schenkel, of Cottage Grove, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Schenkel was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Fail to Perform Duties of a Driver – Property Damage, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree.
 
At 9 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash in the 27600 block of Crow Road, west of Eugene. The driver, Kenneth John Weekes, 41, of Eugene, was transported to an area hospital. Deputies observed signs Weekes was impaired, however he became uncooperative. After additional investigation, Weekes was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree.

Attached Media Files: Arrests_DUI.jpeg,

11/23/25 - Deputies Arrest 12 Impaired Drivers, Respond To Crashes Over The Week (Photo) - 11/25/25

 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways.
 
Please consider others if you choose to drink or use drugs:
? Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
? If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
? If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
? If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
? And please, always wear your seatbelt!
 
Deputies arrested 12 drivers for DUII over the week, 4 of which were in significant single-vehicle crashes. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads.
 
Please drive safe this holiday season!
 
On November 18th at 7:30 p.m., a deputy walking into the Sheriff’s Office in downtown Eugene witnessed a vehicle turn the wrong way onto Oak Street from 7th Avenue. The vehicle crashed into another car and became high centered on a drainage curb. As the deputy was standing next to the car, the driver attempted to switch seats with the passenger. The driver was identified as Samuel Edache Ogwuche, 26, of Eugene. After additional investigation, he was arrested for DUII.
 
At 9 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash in the area of Clear Lake Road and Greenhill Road, west of Eugene. The vehicle had also damaged a fence and natural gas pump. Deputies contacted the driver, Destiny Lee Haley, 21, of Veneta, and observed signs of impairment. During the investigation, Haley kicked one of the deputies, causing injury. Haley was arrested for DUII, Assault on a Public Safety Officer, Reckless Driving, and Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree.
 
On November 19th at 3 a.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash into a power pole on Parkway Road, east of Pleasant Hill. Deputies contacted the driver, Mariah Mercedes Cordell, 30, of Springfield, and observed signs of impairment. Deputies also located methamphetamine in the vehicle. After additional investigation, Cordell was arrested for DUII and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.
 
On November 20th just after midnight, a deputy stopped a car for speeding on River Road at Division Avenue, Eugene. Deputies contacted the driver, Sean Michael O’Kelley, 50, of Eugene, and observed signs he was impaired. After additional investigation, O’Kelley was arrested for DUII, and was also arrested on a Lane County Circuit Court warrant for Failure to Appear – DUII.
 
At 2:30 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly on River Road near Silver Lane. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Christopher Byron Schendel, 38, of Eugene. The deputy observed signs Schendel was impaired. After additional investigation, Schendel was arrested for DUII.
 
At 9 p.m., a deputy in Veneta observed a vehicle with no lights on fail to stop at a stop sign. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Elizabeth Marie Kyleen Long, 45, of Veneta, was impaired. After additional investigation, Long was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 21st at 2:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of an intoxicated driver leaving a parking lot in Veneta. A deputy located the vehicle and contacted the driver, Albert Colin Hayes, 53, of Veneta. The deputy observed signs of impairment, and after additional investigation Hayes was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 22nd just after midnight, deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash in the 39500 block of Deerhorn Road, south of Walterville. Deputies contacted the driver, Sergio Armando Guadalu Soto, 30, of Springfield, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Soto was arrested for DUII.
 
At 10:30 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly in the area of River Road and Horn Lane and conducted a traffic stop. The driver, Peyton James Lekoff, 21, of Springfield, had a Springfield Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear – DUII, and a Eugene Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear – Driving While Suspended (Misdemeanor). The deputy also observed signs Lekoff was impaired. After additional investigation, Lekoff was arrested on the warrants and DUII.
 
At 11 p.m, a sergeant observed a vehicle speeding on River Road at Horn Lane. The sergeant initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Mark Pierpoint Kane, 61, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Kane was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 23rd at 6 p.m., deputies responded with Cottage Grove Police and Oregon State Police to a single-vehicle crash over the railroad tracks along Highway 99, south of Cottage Grove. They also discovered the vehicle had struck a fence and mailboxes earlier. Deputies contacted the driver, David Linden Schenkel, of Cottage Grove, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Schenkel was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Fail to Perform Duties of a Driver – Property Damage, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree.
 
At 9 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash in the 27600 block of Crow Road, west of Eugene. The driver, Kenneth John Weekes, 41, of Eugene, was transported to an area hospital. Deputies observed signs Weekes was impaired, however he became uncooperative. After additional investigation, Weekes was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree.

Attached Media Files: Arrests_DUI.jpeg,

11/19/25 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Two West Lane County Suspects In Separate Sex Abuse Investigations (Photo) - 11/24/25

 
In May of 2025, a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the West Lane patrol area received information about two separate cases of adult males sexually abusing teenage children. The deputy and detectives continued investigating the cases over the following months.
 
In one case, they identified the suspect as David Robert Neubert, Jr., 40, of Florence. On November 19th, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 88000 block of Highway 101, north of Florence. Neubert was contacted and arrested. After additional investigation, he was lodged at the Lane County Jail on multiple charges. The Lane County District Attorney’s Office filed the following charges:
- Three counts of Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree
- Two counts of Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor
 
In the second, unrelated case, the suspect was identified as Jesse Michael Shelton, 44, of Mapleton. In June, detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 10900 block of E. Mapleton Road, Mapleton. Evidence was located, however Shelton was not found.
 
On November 19th, deputies and detectives went to a residence in the 10400 block of Cedar Creek Road, south of Mapleton, to arrest Shelton. Shelton ran as they arrived at the location. A deputy responded with K9 Ripp, who located Shelton hiding nearby along the bank of Sweet Creek. Shelton was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on multiple charges. The Lane County District Attorney’s Office filed the following charges:
- Two counts of Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree
- Strangulation
- Unlawful Delivery of a Marijuana Item
- Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
 
Thanks to the Oregon State Police for their assistance on these cases.

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11/19/25 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Two West Lane County Suspects In Separate Sex Abuse Investigations (Photo) - 11/24/25

 
In May of 2025, a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the West Lane patrol area received information about two separate cases of adult males sexually abusing teenage children. The deputy and detectives continued investigating the cases over the following months.
 
In one case, they identified the suspect as David Robert Neubert, Jr., 40, of Florence. On November 19th, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 88000 block of Highway 101, north of Florence. Neubert was contacted and arrested. After additional investigation, he was lodged at the Lane County Jail on multiple charges. The Lane County District Attorney’s Office filed the following charges:
- Three counts of Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree
- Two counts of Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor
 
In the second, unrelated case, the suspect was identified as Jesse Michael Shelton, 44, of Mapleton. In June, detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 10900 block of E. Mapleton Road, Mapleton. Evidence was located, however Shelton was not found.
 
On November 19th, deputies and detectives went to a residence in the 10400 block of Cedar Creek Road, south of Mapleton, to arrest Shelton. Shelton ran as they arrived at the location. A deputy responded with K9 Ripp, who located Shelton hiding nearby along the bank of Sweet Creek. Shelton was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on multiple charges. The Lane County District Attorney’s Office filed the following charges:
- Two counts of Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree
- Strangulation
- Unlawful Delivery of a Marijuana Item
- Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
 
Thanks to the Oregon State Police for their assistance on these cases.

Attached Media Files: Arrests_West_Lane.png,

11/17/25 - Deputies Arrest Multiple Impaired Drivers, Respond To Crashes Over The Week (Photo) - 11/21/25

 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways.
 
Please consider others if you choose to drink or use drugs:
- Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
- If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
- If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
- If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
- And please, always wear your seatbelt!
 
Deputies arrested several drivers for DUII over the week. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads.
 
Please drive safe this holiday season!
 
On November 10th at about a half-hour past midnight, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disorderly subject at a gas station in Creswell. When the first deputy arrived, the male, Andrew Randall Lukkasson-Huss, 31, of Vancouver, Washington, was preventing drivers from exiting a drive through at a nearby restaurant. Lukkasson fought attempts by the deputy to arrest him. One of the drivers helped the deputy gain control of Lukkasson until more deputies and Oregon State Troopers arrived. After additional investigation, deputies determined Lukkasson had driven to the location while intoxicated. He was arrested for DUII, Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree, Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree, and Resisting Arrest.
 
On November 11th at 8:30 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle unable to maintain it’s lane on Highway 126 and Huston Road, Veneta. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed the driver, Joshua Wayne Mustin, 30, of Veneta, was intoxicated. A passenger was also in the vehicle. After additional investigation, Mustin was arrested for DUII and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.
 
On November 12th at 2 a.m., deputies responded to a possible burglary on Row River Road, east of Cottage Grove. They contacted the suspect, Anthony Michael Cobiskey, 27, of Cottage Grove, in a vehicle nearby. While no burglary had occurred, deputies observed signs Cobisky was intoxicated. After additional investigation, Cobisky was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 14th at 4 p.m., deputies responded to a four-vehicle crash in the 2000 block of River Road. One of the vehicles, driven by Thomas William Carson, 66, of Eugene, had struck three other vehicles in an oncoming lane after veering across the roadway. Deputies observed signs Carson was impaired. After additional investigation, he was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.
 
At 11 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash with fire personnel on Siuslaw River Road, Milepost 43. Deputies observed signs the driver, Jesse James Irvin, 23, of Drain, was intoxicated. After additional investigation, deputies arrested Irvin for DUII.

Attached Media Files: Arrests_DUI.jpeg,

11/17/25 - Deputies Arrest Multiple Impaired Drivers, Respond To Crashes Over The Week (Photo) - 11/21/25

 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways.
 
Please consider others if you choose to drink or use drugs:
- Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
- If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
- If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
- If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
- And please, always wear your seatbelt!
 
Deputies arrested several drivers for DUII over the week. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads.
 
Please drive safe this holiday season!
 
On November 10th at about a half-hour past midnight, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disorderly subject at a gas station in Creswell. When the first deputy arrived, the male, Andrew Randall Lukkasson-Huss, 31, of Vancouver, Washington, was preventing drivers from exiting a drive through at a nearby restaurant. Lukkasson fought attempts by the deputy to arrest him. One of the drivers helped the deputy gain control of Lukkasson until more deputies and Oregon State Troopers arrived. After additional investigation, deputies determined Lukkasson had driven to the location while intoxicated. He was arrested for DUII, Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree, Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree, and Resisting Arrest.
 
On November 11th at 8:30 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle unable to maintain it’s lane on Highway 126 and Huston Road, Veneta. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed the driver, Joshua Wayne Mustin, 30, of Veneta, was intoxicated. A passenger was also in the vehicle. After additional investigation, Mustin was arrested for DUII and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.
 
On November 12th at 2 a.m., deputies responded to a possible burglary on Row River Road, east of Cottage Grove. They contacted the suspect, Anthony Michael Cobiskey, 27, of Cottage Grove, in a vehicle nearby. While no burglary had occurred, deputies observed signs Cobisky was intoxicated. After additional investigation, Cobisky was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 14th at 4 p.m., deputies responded to a four-vehicle crash in the 2000 block of River Road. One of the vehicles, driven by Thomas William Carson, 66, of Eugene, had struck three other vehicles in an oncoming lane after veering across the roadway. Deputies observed signs Carson was impaired. After additional investigation, he was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.
 
At 11 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash with fire personnel on Siuslaw River Road, Milepost 43. Deputies observed signs the driver, Jesse James Irvin, 23, of Drain, was intoxicated. After additional investigation, deputies arrested Irvin for DUII.

Attached Media Files: Arrests_DUI.jpeg,

11/21/2025 - LCSO Case 25-5512 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Eugene Man During Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigation (Photo) - 11/21/25

 
On November 20th at about 7 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 1900 block of Dogwood Drive in Eugene.
 
On November 21st, the suspect, Andrew Edmund Goble, 72, of Eugene, was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree and 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree.
 
This search warrant stemmed from an investigation by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, focusing on child exploitation.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received assistance during this investigation from the Lane County District Attorney’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
 
This arrest is part of an ongoing effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable members of our community. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.

Attached Media Files: Arrest_ICAC_Lane_County.jpeg,

11/21/2025 - LCSO Case 25-5512 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Eugene Man During Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigation (Photo) - 11/21/25

 
On November 20th at about 7 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 1900 block of Dogwood Drive in Eugene.
 
On November 21st, the suspect, Andrew Edmund Goble, 72, of Eugene, was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree and 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree.
 
This search warrant stemmed from an investigation by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, focusing on child exploitation.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received assistance during this investigation from the Lane County District Attorney’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
 
This arrest is part of an ongoing effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable members of our community. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.

Attached Media Files: Arrest_ICAC_Lane_County.jpeg,

11/15/25 - LCSO Case 25-5568 - Lowell Man Arrested After Search Of Lowell, Pursuit In Washington State (Photo) - 11/21/25

 
On November 15th at 12:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a menacing that occurred in the 400 block of Carol Street, Lowell. It was reported that Marcquis Andrew Lee White, 33, of Lowell, had menaced several people with a handgun and then fled in a vehicle.
 
Deputies responded with an armored rescue vehicle, drone, and K9 to search for White. They located his vehicle crashed nearby with a firearm inside. An alert to remain indoors was sent to residents in the area out of an abundance of caution.
 
Later in the morning while deputies were still searching in the area, a nearby duck hunter fired from a shotgun, unrelated to the call. Deputies did not deploy flash bangs during the incident.
 
Detectives eventually determined the suspect had left the area, and an all-clear notification was sent to residents.
 
Washington State Police later located White in a vehicle west of Spokane and arrested him after a pursuit. He is currently facing charges in Washington related to that incident. Once those charges are adjudicated, if extradited to Oregon he will face the following charges:
- Robbery in the 1st Degree
- Strangulation
- Assault in the 4th Degree (Felony)
- Menacing
- Interfering with Making a Report
- Coercion
 
Thanks to Washington State Police for their assistance on this case.

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11/15/25 - LCSO Case 25-5568 - Lowell Man Arrested After Search Of Lowell, Pursuit In Washington State (Photo) - 11/21/25

 
On November 15th at 12:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a menacing that occurred in the 400 block of Carol Street, Lowell. It was reported that Marcquis Andrew Lee White, 33, of Lowell, had menaced several people with a handgun and then fled in a vehicle.
 
Deputies responded with an armored rescue vehicle, drone, and K9 to search for White. They located his vehicle crashed nearby with a firearm inside. An alert to remain indoors was sent to residents in the area out of an abundance of caution.
 
Later in the morning while deputies were still searching in the area, a nearby duck hunter fired from a shotgun, unrelated to the call. Deputies did not deploy flash bangs during the incident.
 
Detectives eventually determined the suspect had left the area, and an all-clear notification was sent to residents.
 
Washington State Police later located White in a vehicle west of Spokane and arrested him after a pursuit. He is currently facing charges in Washington related to that incident. Once those charges are adjudicated, if extradited to Oregon he will face the following charges:
- Robbery in the 1st Degree
- Strangulation
- Assault in the 4th Degree (Felony)
- Menacing
- Interfering with Making a Report
- Coercion
 
Thanks to Washington State Police for their assistance on this case.

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11/19/25 - LCSO Case 25-5035 - Missing Mushroom Picker From Oakridge Found Deceased After Lengthy Search (Photo) - 11/20/25

Correction: Louis went missing last month, not early last week as the previous release stated.
 
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On November 19th at about 2 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) located the body of Jean Fritz Pierre Louis, 76, of Oakridge, who went missing last month in the Salmon Creek area east of Oakridge. Louis was located deceased in the bottom of a steep drainage, which required rope teams to access and recover him.
 
Volunteers and deputies devoted over 1,000 hours to the search for Louis, which began with an intensive search on October 16th after he was reported missing. His vehicle was quickly located in the area. Searchers began tackling the incredibly rugged terrain on foot and horseback and using drones, K9s, and high-angle rope teams to access difficult areas. Searchers rappelled into multiple areas to search. Linn County SAR assisted with the search and recovery, as well as Eugene Mountain Rescue, which operates under Lane County Sheriff’s SAR.
 
While not the outcome hoped for, we are thankful to our many dedicated volunteers and agency partners who continue to search for those missing in our county.

Attached Media Files: 25-5035_Recovery1.jpeg, 25-5035_Recovery2.jpeg,

11/19/25 - LCSO Case 25-5035 - Missing Mushroom Picker From Oakridge Found Deceased After Lengthy Search (Photo) - 11/20/25

Correction: Louis went missing last month, not early last week as the previous release stated.
 
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On November 19th at about 2 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) located the body of Jean Fritz Pierre Louis, 76, of Oakridge, who went missing last month in the Salmon Creek area east of Oakridge. Louis was located deceased in the bottom of a steep drainage, which required rope teams to access and recover him.
 
Volunteers and deputies devoted over 1,000 hours to the search for Louis, which began with an intensive search on October 16th after he was reported missing. His vehicle was quickly located in the area. Searchers began tackling the incredibly rugged terrain on foot and horseback and using drones, K9s, and high-angle rope teams to access difficult areas. Searchers rappelled into multiple areas to search. Linn County SAR assisted with the search and recovery, as well as Eugene Mountain Rescue, which operates under Lane County Sheriff’s SAR.
 
While not the outcome hoped for, we are thankful to our many dedicated volunteers and agency partners who continue to search for those missing in our county.

Attached Media Files: 25-5035_Recovery1.jpeg, 25-5035_Recovery2.jpeg,

11/18/25 - LCSO Case 25-5621 - Mapleton Man Arrested For Menacing With A Knife (Photo) - 11/19/25

 
On November 18th at 7:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the business district in Mapleton along Highway 126 for a report of a man menacing people with a large knife. The man, identified as Thomas Lynn Jessop, 29, of Mapleton, pointed the knife at people and made threatening statements as he advanced towards them. Jessop was held at gunpoint by two individuals as deputies responded from Florence and Veneta.
 
Before deputies arrived, a bystander also sprayed Jessop with bear spray. He dropped the knife and removed his clothing. Jessop was cooperative with deputies as he was arrested, but his behavior then escalated. Medics sedated and transported him to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment.
 
Jessop was lodged at the Lane County Jail for three counts of Menacing, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Disorderly Conduct.
 
Thanks to the bystanders who took action to keep others safe, as well as Oregon State Police, Florence Police Department, and Western Lane Fire & EMS Authority for their assistance on this incident.
 
Anyone with additional information or who witnessed this incident is asked to call the Lane County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at 541-682-4150 option 1 and reference Case 25-5621.

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11/18/25 - LCSO Case 25-5621 - Mapleton Man Arrested For Menacing With A Knife (Photo) - 11/19/25

 
On November 18th at 7:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the business district in Mapleton along Highway 126 for a report of a man menacing people with a large knife. The man, identified as Thomas Lynn Jessop, 29, of Mapleton, pointed the knife at people and made threatening statements as he advanced towards them. Jessop was held at gunpoint by two individuals as deputies responded from Florence and Veneta.
 
Before deputies arrived, a bystander also sprayed Jessop with bear spray. He dropped the knife and removed his clothing. Jessop was cooperative with deputies as he was arrested, but his behavior then escalated. Medics sedated and transported him to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment.
 
Jessop was lodged at the Lane County Jail for three counts of Menacing, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Disorderly Conduct.
 
Thanks to the bystanders who took action to keep others safe, as well as Oregon State Police, Florence Police Department, and Western Lane Fire & EMS Authority for their assistance on this incident.
 
Anyone with additional information or who witnessed this incident is asked to call the Lane County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at 541-682-4150 option 1 and reference Case 25-5621.

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11/09/25 - LCSO Case 25-5475 - Lane County Sheriff’s Deputy Assaulted, Strangled While Checking On Wellness Of Adult In Custody - 11/17/25

 
On November 9th at about 9:30 p.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the jail was conducting a routine security check of adults in custody (AICs). He noticed one AIC, Keviontae Damarion Burns, 22, of Eugene, was non-responsive. Concerned for his welfare, the deputy entered the cell to confirm he was breathing. Burns leapt up suddenly and choked, punched, and slammed the deputy’s head into a cell door, injuring the deputy.
 
Burns, who was in custody for multiple Eugene Municipal Court charges, was arrested on multiple charges related to the incident. The Lane County District Attorney’s Office filed on charges of Assault in the 2nd Degree, Strangulation, and Assault on a Public Safety Officer.
 
The deputy has since recovered and is back on duty.

11/09/25 - LCSO Case 25-5475 - Lane County Sheriff’s Deputy Assaulted, Strangled While Checking On Wellness Of Adult In Custody - 11/17/25

 
On November 9th at about 9:30 p.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the jail was conducting a routine security check of adults in custody (AICs). He noticed one AIC, Keviontae Damarion Burns, 22, of Eugene, was non-responsive. Concerned for his welfare, the deputy entered the cell to confirm he was breathing. Burns leapt up suddenly and choked, punched, and slammed the deputy’s head into a cell door, injuring the deputy.
 
Burns, who was in custody for multiple Eugene Municipal Court charges, was arrested on multiple charges related to the incident. The Lane County District Attorney’s Office filed on charges of Assault in the 2nd Degree, Strangulation, and Assault on a Public Safety Officer.
 
The deputy has since recovered and is back on duty.

11/14/2025 - LCSO Case 25-5238 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Eugene Man During Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigation, Evacuate Apartment Due To Unrelated Fire (Photo) - 11/14/25

 
On November 14th at about 9 a.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s detective was conducting surveillance for a search warrant at an apartment complex in the 1400 block of Bailey Hill Road, Eugene. The detective observed a fire in a first-floor apartment unit that quickly grew in size, breaking out an exterior window. The detective notified Dispatch and evacuated residents in the adjacent apartment units, preventing any injuries. Eugene Springfield Fire responded and extinguished the blaze.
 
Additional detectives responded and served the planned search warrant at an apartment in the same complex, unrelated to the fire. The suspect, James Michael Minton, 27, of Eugene, was contacted and arrested. Minton was lodged at the Lane County Jail on 3 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree and 3 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree.
 
This search warrant stemmed from an investigation by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, focusing on child exploitation.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received assistance during this investigation from the Oregon Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
 
This arrest is part of an ongoing effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable members of our community. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.
 
The cause of the unrelated fire is under investigation by Eugene Springfield Fire and the Eugene Police Department.

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11/14/2025 - LCSO Case 25-5238 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Eugene Man During Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigation, Evacuate Apartment Due To Unrelated Fire (Photo) - 11/14/25

 
On November 14th at about 9 a.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s detective was conducting surveillance for a search warrant at an apartment complex in the 1400 block of Bailey Hill Road, Eugene. The detective observed a fire in a first-floor apartment unit that quickly grew in size, breaking out an exterior window. The detective notified Dispatch and evacuated residents in the adjacent apartment units, preventing any injuries. Eugene Springfield Fire responded and extinguished the blaze.
 
Additional detectives responded and served the planned search warrant at an apartment in the same complex, unrelated to the fire. The suspect, James Michael Minton, 27, of Eugene, was contacted and arrested. Minton was lodged at the Lane County Jail on 3 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree and 3 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree.
 
This search warrant stemmed from an investigation by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, focusing on child exploitation.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received assistance during this investigation from the Oregon Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
 
This arrest is part of an ongoing effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable members of our community. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.
 
The cause of the unrelated fire is under investigation by Eugene Springfield Fire and the Eugene Police Department.

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Media-Only Invitation – Not For Public Release Until 11/20/25 At 9 A.m. (Photo) - 11/14/25

Media-Only Invitation – Not for Public Release until 11/20/25 at 9 a.m. 

 

Our newest (and fluffiest) special deputy is being sworn in!  

 

Who: Corporal Carlton, LCSO’s goldendoodle comfort canine, Sheriff’s Office staff  
members, Lane County employees, Working Dogs Oregon, Media  
 

What: Swear-In ceremony with Sheriff Wilkerson 
 

Where: Harris Hall, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene 
 

When: November 20th at 9 a.m.  

 

Please RSVP with Sergeant Tim Wallace at tim.wallace@lanecountyor.gov 

 

Sheriff Wilkerson is proud to introduce and swear in the newest special deputy on our team: Corporal Carlton, a happy, fluffy goldendoodle.  

 

Corporal joins the Sheriff’s Office as part of our staff health and wellness initiative.  The program prioritizes the financial security, mental health, spiritual fulfillment, and physical health of our staff. In a profession where deputies, dispatchers, and corrections staff regularly encounter stressful and high-pressure situations, Corporal Carlton offers comfort, calm, and connection in a way only a dog can. 

 

Trained as a comfort canine, Corporal will visit various divisions of the Sheriff’s Office, including patrol, dispatch, corrections, and administration. His role is simple but powerful – to bring a moment of peace, reduce stress, and remind our team that taking care of their own wellness is just as important as taking care of the community. 

 

Corporal’s calm temperament and cheerful personality make him a natural fit for the job. He’s always ready with a wagging tail, a gentle nudge, or a warm cuddle. Beyond internal visits, Corporal will also make occasional appearances at community events, helping strengthen connections between the Sheriff’s Office and the people we serve. 

 

Corporal Carlton also represents a legacy of selfless service through his namesake. Lane County Sheriff’s Deputy Carlton Smith laid down his life in service to our community on his first night as a solo patrol deputy, July 6th, 1965.  

Corporal was donated by Working Dogs Oregon, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the welfare and effectiveness of working dogs across the state. They provide fully-trained comfort, therapy, and patrol dogs to law enforcement, fire departments, and district attorneys across the state. 

 

We’re thrilled to welcome Corporal Carlton to the team and look forward to the positive impact he’ll continue to make on our staff and community! 

Attached Media Files: Cpl_Carlton.JPEG, Deputy_Carlton_Smith.jpg,

Media-Only Invitation – Not For Public Release Until 11/20/25 At 9 A.m. (Photo) - 11/14/25

Media-Only Invitation – Not for Public Release until 11/20/25 at 9 a.m. 

 

Our newest (and fluffiest) special deputy is being sworn in!  

 

Who: Corporal Carlton, LCSO’s goldendoodle comfort canine, Sheriff’s Office staff  
members, Lane County employees, Working Dogs Oregon, Media  
 

What: Swear-In ceremony with Sheriff Wilkerson 
 

Where: Harris Hall, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene 
 

When: November 20th at 9 a.m.  

 

Please RSVP with Sergeant Tim Wallace at tim.wallace@lanecountyor.gov 

 

Sheriff Wilkerson is proud to introduce and swear in the newest special deputy on our team: Corporal Carlton, a happy, fluffy goldendoodle.  

 

Corporal joins the Sheriff’s Office as part of our staff health and wellness initiative.  The program prioritizes the financial security, mental health, spiritual fulfillment, and physical health of our staff. In a profession where deputies, dispatchers, and corrections staff regularly encounter stressful and high-pressure situations, Corporal Carlton offers comfort, calm, and connection in a way only a dog can. 

 

Trained as a comfort canine, Corporal will visit various divisions of the Sheriff’s Office, including patrol, dispatch, corrections, and administration. His role is simple but powerful – to bring a moment of peace, reduce stress, and remind our team that taking care of their own wellness is just as important as taking care of the community. 

 

Corporal’s calm temperament and cheerful personality make him a natural fit for the job. He’s always ready with a wagging tail, a gentle nudge, or a warm cuddle. Beyond internal visits, Corporal will also make occasional appearances at community events, helping strengthen connections between the Sheriff’s Office and the people we serve. 

 

Corporal Carlton also represents a legacy of selfless service through his namesake. Lane County Sheriff’s Deputy Carlton Smith laid down his life in service to our community on his first night as a solo patrol deputy, July 6th, 1965.  

Corporal was donated by Working Dogs Oregon, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the welfare and effectiveness of working dogs across the state. They provide fully-trained comfort, therapy, and patrol dogs to law enforcement, fire departments, and district attorneys across the state. 

 

We’re thrilled to welcome Corporal Carlton to the team and look forward to the positive impact he’ll continue to make on our staff and community! 

Attached Media Files: Cpl_Carlton.JPEG, Deputy_Carlton_Smith.jpg,