***Located*** Deputies Are Currently Searching Outside Of The Gervais Area For A Missing 68-year-old Woman With Dementia And Alzheimer’s (Photo) -08/08/25

***Update*** At approximately 6:24 p.m., on 8/8/2025, Debra was located and has been transported to the hospital for evaluation. No further updates are available at this time.

 

Debra Kenfield, 68, was last seen around 1:15 p.m. today near the 6600 block of St. Louis Rd NE, outside of Gervais.

 

She is described as a white female, thin build, approximately 5’7” tall, last seen wearing grey shorts, blue Crocs, and a red sweatshirt.

 

If you see Debra, please keep her in sight and call 911 immediately.

26-Year-Old Gervais Man Killed In Butteville Crash (Photo) -07/27/25

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred just before 9:00 p.m. on Saturday,

July 26, 2025, near the 14000 block of Butteville Road NE, just outside of Woodburn.

 

Deputies responded to reports of a head-on collision and, upon arrival, located a two-vehicle crash with significant impact.

 

One of the drivers, Angel Moreno-Cano, a 26-year-old man from Gervais, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second driver sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

 

That driver has been cooperative with investigators, and no charges have been filed at this time.

 

The Marion County CRASH Team responded to document the scene and conduct a full investigation.

 

Our condolences go out to the families and loved ones impacted by this tragic incident.

 

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Marion County District Attorney’s Office, Woodburn Fire, Woodburn Ambulance, Marion County Public Works, the Marion County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Marion County CRASH Team.

Community Notification – Sex Offender Information Release (Photo) -07/24/25

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to ORS 163A.215, which authorizes Community Corrections to inform the public when the release of such information will enhance public safety and protection.

 

The individual listed below has been convicted of a sex offense requiring registration with the Oregon State Police. Based on their criminal history, this person has been classified at a level indicating a potential to re-offend. This notification is not intended to increase fear, but rather to support public awareness and safety.

 

NAME: Cheslee Dave Jeffers
SID#: 12838780
DOB: 04/23/1980
Current Age: 45
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 200 lbs
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue

Residence:
743 Hawthorne Ave NE
Salem, OR 97301

Supervision Status:
Cheslee Dave Jeffers is currently on Post-Prison Supervision for:

• Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle
• Escape II

Previous convictions include:

• Two counts of Sex Abuse II (2021)
• Three counts of Rape III (2006)
• Rape III (2001)
• Rape III (1999)
• Multiple property and person-to-person crimes dating back to 1997

Victim Information:
Jeffers’ known victims were female teenagers known to him.

Supervision began: 05/10/2024
Supervision expires: 12/05/2026

Special Conditions:
☒ No contact with minors
☒ Do not frequent places where minors congregate