OSP Fish & Wildlife Seeks Assistance Identifying Angler - Umatilla County (Photo) -01/21/25

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. 20 Jan. 2025 – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help to identify the person(s) captured on camera while unlawfully angling on the Walla Walla River near Milton-Freewater. 

On Dec. 13 and Dec. 16, 2024, an individual was photographed while angling with what appeared to be trout/steelhead fishing gear. Trout and warmwater fish angling on the Walla Walla River had been closed since Oct. 31, 2024, and steelhead angling was not allowed during 2024.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@osp.oregon.gov. Please reference case number #SP25-014834.

Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators

The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program is a collaboration between the Oregon State Police, Oregon Hunters Association, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Wildlife Coalition, Oregon Outfitter and Guides Association, and the Oregon State Marine Board.

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals.  

Preference Point Rewards

5 Points: Bighorn Sheep

5 Points: Rocky Mountain Goat

5 Points: Moose

5 Points: Wolf

4 Points: Elk

4 Points: Deer

4 Points: Pronghorn Antelope

4 Points: Bear

4 Points: Cougar

The TIP program also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of the following fish and wildlife species. Cash rewards can also be awarded for habitat destruction, illegally obtaining hunting or angling license or tag, lending or borrowing big game tags, spotlighting, or snagging.

Cash Rewards

Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) cash rewards:

$2,000 Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, or Moose

$1,000 Elk, Deer, or Antelope

$600 Bear, Cougar, or Wolf

$300 Habitat destruction

$200 Illegally obtaining Oregon hunting or angling license or tags

$200 Unlawful lending/borrowing big game tag(s)

$200 Game Fish & Shellfish

$200 Game Birds or Furbearers

$200 Spotlighting

$200 Snagging/Attempt to Snag

Oregon Wildlife Coalition (OWC) Cash Rewards:

$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey

$500 Cougar, Bobcat, Beaver (public lands only), Black bears, Bighorn Sheep, Marten, Fisher, Sierra Nevada Red Fox

$1,000 Species listed as “threatened" or “endangered" under state or federal Endangered Species Act (excludes fish)

Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association (OOGA) Cash Rewards:

$200 Acting as an Outfitter Guide for the Illegal Killing of Wildlife, Illegally Obtaining Oregon Hunting or Angling Licenses or Tags, or Illegally Offering to Act as an Outfitter Guide as defined in ORS 704.010 and 704.020.

How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity:

TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (*677)

TIP email: TIP@osp.oregon.gov (monitored Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

For more information visit: www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/fw/Pages/tip.aspx

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About the Oregon State Police

Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon. 

Fatal Crash - Highway 97 - Jefferson County -01/13/25

Jefferson County, Ore 9 Jan 2025- On Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 97, near milepost 85, in Jefferson County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Kenworth commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Robert Allen Bowman (65) of The Dalles, struck a pedestrian, Keanu Rhune Blumenthal (21) of Carson City (NV), who was crossing the highway.

The pedestrian (Blumenthal) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Kenworth (Bowman) was not injured.

The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 22E - Marion County -01/13/25

Marion County, Ore 8 Jan 2025- On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 8:40 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 22E, near milepost 38, in Marion County. 

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Chevy Silverado, operated by John H. Lambert (60) of Salem, left the roadway for unknown reasons, traveled down an embankment, struck a stump and rolled.

The operator of the vehicle (Lambert) was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by Stayton Police Department, Gates Fire, and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Interstate 84 - Umatilla County -01/10/25

Umatilla County, Ore 4 Jan 2025- On Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 8:49 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 179, in Umatilla County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Ford F-250, operated by Eduardo Flores Alvarez (34) of Pendleton, entered the median for unknown reasons, rolled, and came to rest in the westbound lanes. The operator was ejected during the rolling event and was located in the median.

The operator (Alvarez) was declared deceased at the scene.

The roadway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 126 - Lane County -01/10/25

Lane County, Ore 7 Jan 2025- On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 3:05 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 126, near milepost 8, in Lane County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Ferrari GTB, operated by Victor Joseph Cianci (74) of Florence, was travelling at a highrate of speed when it crossed the center line, struck a guardrail, and overturned coming to rest in a pond.

The operator of the Ferrari (Cianci) was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. 

OSP was assisted by Lane County Sheriff's Office.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Interstate 84 - Union County -01/10/25

Union County, Ore 1 Jan 2025- On Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at 10:26 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 279, in Union County.

The preliminary investigation indicated Mack commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Robert Fred Kenyon (60) of Nampa (ID), was stopped at the chain up area installing chains on his vehicle due to roadway conditions. A westbound Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Steven Bradly Botter (47) of Spokane (WA), left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck the parked Mack. Another westbound Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Sing Manvir (28) of Fresno (CA), struck the vehicles from the primary collision as they entered the roadway. The collision blocked the interstate for several hours.

The operator of the Mack (Kenyon) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator the Washingtion plated Freightliner (Botter) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the California plated Freightliner (Manvir) was transported to an area hospital.

The roadway was impacted for approximately 10 hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash- Highway 97- Deschutes County -12/30/24

Deschutes County, Ore 27 Dec 2024- On Friday, December 27, 2024, at 4:57 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97, near milepost 117, in Deschutes County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Ford F250, operated by Benjamin Troy Boynton Jr. (45) of Madras, crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and struck a southbound Jeep Wrangler, operated by Rebecka Ann Perinne (43) of La Pine, head-on.

The operator of the Jeep (Perinne) was declared deceased at the scene. 

The operator of the Ford (Boynton Jr.) was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital.

The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigaiton.

OSP was assisted by Redmond Fire, Redmond Police Department, Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 224 - Clackamas County -12/30/24

Clackamas County, Ore 27 Dec 2024- On Friday, December 27, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 224, near milepost 15, in Clackamas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Jeep Cherokee, operated by Matthew Leroy Cooper (43) of Portland, attempted a left hand turn into a parking lot and entered the path of an eastbound Hyundai Santa Fe, operated by Jianxiang Zhao (44) of Portland, causing a side impact crash.

The operator of the Jeep (Cooper) was declared deceased at the scene. He was not believed to be wearing a seatbelt.

The operator of the Hyundai (Zhao) was reportedly not injured.

The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. An unsafe left turn is being considered as the primary cause of the crash.

OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Interstate 5 - Linn County -12/27/24

Linn County, Ore 24 Dec 2024- On Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at 1:30 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 235, in Linn County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a Dodge Durango, operated by Cassie Maree Martinez (35) of Salem, was reportedly travelling southbound at high speeds in the northbound lanes when it struck a northbound Mercedes Sprinter Van, operated by Wenfeng Shi (37) of Alhambra (CA), head-on. The collision caused both vehicles to catch fire.

The operator of the Dodge (Martinez) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Mercedes (Shi) suffered reported minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

A passenger in the Mercedes, Linling Wang (34), was declared deceased at the scene.

A second passenger in the Mercedes, Li Yanling (44) of Oakland (CA), suffered reported minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

The interstate was impacted for approximately 4.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. The crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Albany Police Department, Linn County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson Fire, and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 20 - Lake County -12/27/24

Lake County, Ore 26 Dec 2024- On Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 4:58 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 80, in Lake County. The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Toyota Avalon, operated by Christopher Allen Stevens (30) of Redmond, crossed the center line for unknown reasons and struck a westbound Dodge Ram 3500 and trailer, operated by Aliaksandr Kuliashevich (42) of Aurora (CO). The operator of the Toyota (Stevens) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Dodge (Kuliashevich) was reportedly not injured. The highway was impacted for approximately eight hours during the on-scene investigation. Roadway conditions are being considered as a primary contributor to the crash. OSP was assisted by Harney County Fire and ODOT. # # # About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU)  The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

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Fatal Crash - Highway 20 - Linn County -12/24/24

Linn County, Ore 23 Dec 2024- On Monday, December 23, 2024, at 3:02 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-20, at the intersection with Hwy-22, in Linn County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound (Hwy-20) Toyota Highlander, operated by Victor Hernandez Triana (28) of Springfield, attempted to turn left onto Hwy-20 and entered the path of an eastbound Hyundai Accent, operated by Maryssa Elizabeth Swiderski (35) of Willamina, causing a head-on crash. 

The operator of the Hyundai (Swiderski) was critically injured and transported by air ambulance to an area hospital.

A passenger in the Hyundai, a juvenile female (15) of Willamina, was transported by air ambulance to an area hospital and was later declared deceased.

Two passengers in the Hyundai, a male juvenile (17) of Willamina and a male juvenile (15) of Willamina, were seriously injured and transported by ground ambulance to an area hospital.

The operator of the Toyota (Hernandez Triana) suffered reported minor injuries and was transported by ground ambulance to an area hospital.

Two passengers in the Toyota, Kathy Hernandez (22) of Springfield and Bertha Santana Longoria (28) of Springfield, suffered reported minor injuries and were transported by ground ambulance to an area hospital.

A passenger in the Toyota, Maria Triana De Hernandez (51) of Springfield, suffered reported serious injuries and was transported by ground ambulance to an area hospital.

The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. The primary cause of the crash is considered to be an unsafe left turn. The crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, Black Butte Police Department, and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - HWY 97 - Klamath County -12/24/24

Klamath County, Ore 22 Dec 2024- On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 7:52 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 97, near milepost 234, in Klamath County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Toyota 4Runner, operated by Trevor Christian McNally (21) of Klamath Falls, lost control, entered the southbound lane, and struck a southbound Kenworth commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Amandeep Singh (30) of Yuba City (CA), head-on.

The operator of the Toyota (T. McNally) was declared deceased at the scene.

Three passengers in the Toyota, a female juvenile (13) of Klamath Falls, a male juvenile (13) of Klamath Falls, and a femaile juvenile (15) of Germany, were declared deceased at the scene.

A fourth passenger in the Toyota, Wyatt Charles McNally (19) of Klamath Falls, was reportedly injured and transported to an area hospital.

The operator of the Kenworth (Singh) and passenger, Balraj S. Lalli (26) of Yuba City (CA), suffered reported minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital.

The highway was impacted for approximately 6.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. Road conditions are being considered a primary factor in the collision.

OSP was assisted by Chioquin Fire and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Interstate 5 - Douglas County -12/24/24

Douglas County, Ore 21 Dec 2024- On Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 4:00 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 101, in Douglas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Tesla Model Y, operated by Hao Yang (38) of Redmond (WA), left the roadway after the operator fell asleep ande struck the guardrail.

The operator of the vehicle (Hao Yang) suffered reported minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

A passenger, Rongfang Yang (69) of Redmond (WA), was transported to an area hospital and was later declared deceased.

Three passengers, Nan Ma (42) of Redmond (WA), Emma Yang (22) of Redmond (WA), and a male juvenile (9) of Redmond (WA), were transported to an area hospital with reported minor injuries.

The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Canyonville Fire Department and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Interstate 84 - Multnomah County -12/24/24

Multnomah County, Ore 21 Dec 2024- On Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 11:35 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 25, in Multnomah County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a Subaru Forester, operated by John Erik Andersson (59) of Portland, was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes when it struck a westbound Toyota Rav4, operated by Nathan David Pederson (24) of Mulino, head-on.

The operator of the Subaru (Andersson) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Toyota (N. Pederson) and a passenger, Claudia Pederson (25) of Mulino, reportedly suffered minor injuries and were transported for evaluation.

The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Corbett Fire, and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Century Drive NE - Linn County -12/24/24

Linn County, Ore 22 Dec 2024- On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 12:04 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Century Drive NE, at the intersection with Murder Creek Drive NE, in Linn County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Toyota 4Runner, operated by Kyle Gene Lucas (41) of Albany, left the roadway for unknown reasons, began to roll and ejected three of the four occupants.

The operator of the vehicle (Lucas) was declared deceased at the scene.

A passenger, Justin Shaun Bottcher (36) of Albany, was declared deceased at the scene.

Two passengers, Joy Diana Cavatorta (41) of Philomath and Toby Alan Mello (40) of Albany, were transported with injuries to an area hospital.

The roadway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. Speed is being considered as the primary cause of the crash. The three occupants who were ejected were not wearing seatbelts.

OSP was assisted by the Linn County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Oregon State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting- Klamath County -12/23/24

Klamath County, Ore 23 Dec 2024- Oregon State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Klamath County.

On Monday, December 23, 2024, at 9:45 a.m., Klamath County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were involved in a critical incident that resulted in an Officer Involved Shooting at Collier State Park. A 35-year-old male subject was critically injured after being struck by gunfire and was transported to an area hospital where he is receiving medical care. No Klamath County Sheriff Deputies were injured during the incident.

The Oregon State Police is currently leading the investigation with the assistance of the Klamath Falls Police Department. Any additional information will be released by the Oregon State Police.

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About the Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that protects Oregon's people, wildlife, and natural resources. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon. 

Oregon State Police Investigates Hunting Crimes- Clackamas County -12/23/24

Clackamas County, Ore. 23 Dec 2024 – The Oregon State Police recently concluded a months long investigation into poaching involving thermal devices. Troopers served several search warrants and made multiple arrests during the investigation with more expected.

The use of infrared or thermal devices to hunt, locate, or scout wildlife provides a person with a significant unfair, unethical advantage over other unethical hunting behaviors as it completely voids the animal’s natural ability to hide or conceal itself. Use of thermal and infrared devices is prohibited by law. 

Over the last two years, the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division has received an increasing number of complaints regarding the unlawful use of infrared thermal imaging devices, commonly known as Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR), to hunt or scout for big game animals with several complaints originating in the Clackamas County area. 

In the fall of 2024, Fish and Wildlife Troopers began investigating several individuals who were reportedly using infrared technology to kill deer and elk. Some of the suspects shared a connection while some were working individually. 

On December 15 and 16, 2024, the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division executed search warrants at nine residences in Clackamas County. As a result of this investigation, 14 infrared thermal imaging devices, four deer, and one rifle were seized related to the use of FLIR devices for scouting and hunting wildlife. 

Criminal wildlife charges will be forwarded to the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office on 13 individuals for the use of infrared thermal imaging while scouting or hunting big game animals.  In connection to this investigation the Oregon State Police contacted three individuals while in the field hunting or scouting for wildlife who were criminally cited and released. In those cases, two infrared thermal imaging devices were seized.

The Oregon State Police works diligently to protect Oregon’s wildlife by pursuing leads and investigating infrared thermal device and other wildlife poaching cases. Captain Kyle Kennedy said, “This case highlights the Fish and Wildlife Division’s ability to adapt to modern poaching threats and effectively investigate and seek criminal prosecution of poachers.”

Due to the on-going status of these cases, no further information is available for release.

Those with information regarding a wildlife and/or habitat law violations or suspicious activity can call OSP dispatch directly at *OSP (*677) or 1-800-442-0776. Callers can remain anonymous and a cash reward or preference point reward may be offered for information leading to a citation or arrest in a qualifying case. 

TIP qualifying cases can include: Unlawful Take/Possession or Waste, Habitat Destruction, Illegally Obtaining Hunting/Angling License(s) or Tag(s), Lending/Borrowing Big Game Tag(s), Spotlighting (Including Thermal/IR, Night Vision Optics), and Snagging/Attempting to Snag Game Fish.

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About the Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that protects Oregon's people, wildlife, and natural resources. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon.