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Life Jacket Exchange Returns To Springfield On June 14th (Photo) -06/09/25

 
Need to size up your growing child's life jacket for the summer? Come see the Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue on June 14th at the Springfield Elks Lodge!
 
Last year, the Springfield Elks Lodge purchased 250 life jackets to support every child in Lane County having access to a life jacket. This year, the fun continues! Bring your child and an outgrown, lightly used life jacket to exchange for a properly fitting life jacket. We will help check jackets for form, fit, and function. Exchanged life jackets will be inspected for safety and handed back out to other children. Leftover jackets will go to loaner stations around the county.
 
This event is first come, first served, and your child must be present for sizing.
 
The event will be held on Saturday, June 14th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Springfield Elks Lodge, 1701 Centennial Blvd, Springfield.
 
Thanks to the Springfield Elks Lodge for sponsoring and hosting this event!
 

Attached Media Files: LCSO Life Jacket Exchange.jpeg,

LCSO Case #25-2588 Deputies Arrest Sex Abuse Suspect -06/03/25

On 6/2/2025 The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a 9 year old child having been sexually abused. Parents reported their daughter said a local resident lured her into his home, where he sexually assaulted her. A 90 year old suspect was identified through the investigation as Melvin Durmont Wofford born in 1934. He was contacted by Sheriff’s Office Detectives early on the morning of 6/3/2025 and detained. Mr. Wofford was later arrested and lodged at the Lane County Adult Corrections Facility on probably cause charges of Sex Abuse x2 and Sodomy I. This is still an ongoing investigation and no other information is being released at this time.

 

There is no ongoing threat to the community

LCSO Case #25-2565 Deputies Make Arrest -06/02/25

On 6/1/2025 Lane County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of trespassing in the 38000 block of Jasper Lowell Rd. As deputies arrived a male subject later identified as Butler, Jimmy DOB 7/7/1991 ran from the location and required additional resources. Mr. Butler was found hiding in the brush and complied with law enforcement commands once located. Once he was taken into custody and medically cleared Mr. Butler was lodged at the Lane County Adult Corrections Facility on PC charges of Criminal Trespass 2nd degree x2, False Information to a Police Officer, Interfere with Peace Officer and two Eugene Municipal Court warrants.

5/24/25 - LCSO Case #25-2449 - Lane County Sheriff’s K9 Search Leads To Drugs, Stolen Gun (Photo) -05/27/25

 
On May 24th at about 9 p.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy responded to cover a Junction City police officer in the 1700 block of Ivy Street, Junction City, for a suspicious vehicle call. As they investigated, it was apparent the male driver was drug impaired.
 
The driver, John Robert Prince, 45, of Spokane, was arrested by Junction City Police for DUI. Deputies continued the investigation with LCSO’s drug detection K9 Bear, who gave a positive alert. During a search of the vehicle, deputies found over 200 grams of cocaine, over 50 grams of methamphetamine pills, a scale with drug residue on it, drug packaging material, and $2,000 cash. They also located two 9mm handguns, one of which was listed as stolen.
 
Prince was lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges:
- Unlawful Possession of Cocaine - Felony
- Unlawful Manufacture of Cocaine
- Unlawful Delivery of Cocaine
- Carrying a Concealed Firearm
- Theft in the 1st Degree
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm

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5/21/25 - LCSO Case #25-2382 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives & Eugene Police Arrest Three Suspects In Double Murder (Photo) -05/22/25

UPDATE - 5/22/25
 
On the morning of May 21st, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives requested Eugene Police Department assist with locating the involved murder suspects, who were last known to be in the area southeast of Oakridge several days before.
 
EPD investigators were able to use their newly acquired LPR technology to quickly locate the involved vehicle. Within minutes, they were able to send resources to assist with the apprehension of several murder suspects. This apprehension would not have occurred so quickly without the assistance of Eugene Police Department's LPR technology.
 
The female juvenile victim’s identity will not be released at this time. Release of the male adult victim’s identity is still pending next of kin notification.
 
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On the evening of May 20th, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives discovered a deceased male adult and deceased juvenile female southeast of Oakridge while searching on a tip. Initial investigation revealed their deaths were the result of homicidal violence.
 
By the morning of May 21st, detectives located several suspects in a vehicle near 7th Avenue and Monroe Street in Eugene. Eugene Police SWAT safely detained all occupants.
 
A third suspect was soon located at a residence in the 1000 block of Irving Road, Eugene, and detained by Eugene Police as he was leaving the area.
 
After further investigation, the following individuals were arrested and lodged at the Lane County Youth Services detention facility on the below charges:
 
A 16-year old male juvenile from Eugene
- Two counts of Murder in the 1st Degree
- Abuse of a Corpse in the 2nd Degree
- Strangulation
- Unlawful Use of a Firearm
 
A 15-year-old female juvenile from Eugene
- Murder in the 1st Degree
- Abuse of a Corpse in the 2nd Degree
 
An additional adult male, identified as Hunter Jesse Kip Barnett, 19, of Eugene, was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for Abuse of a Corpse in the 2nd Degree.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the FBI and Oregon State Police for assistance in the investigation, and the Eugene Police Department for their assistance in apprehending the suspects.
 
No other suspects are believed to be outstanding, and there is no ongoing danger to the public. The identity of the deceased adult male is being withheld pending next of kin notification. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4141 and reference case #25-2382.

Attached Media Files: Arrests - Eugene.jpeg,