On Friday January 28th, 2022 at about 12:29AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two-vehicle crash on 99E at SE Boardman Ave.
Preliminary investigation revealed a northbound green/black Kawasaki motorcycle, operated by Norman Steach (34) of Portland, rear-ended a red Ford F150, operated by Benjamin Partain (44) of Portland.
Steach suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. High speed by Steach is believed to be contributing factor to the collision.
99E was closed for three hours while a member of Oregon State Police’s Collision Reconstruction Unit responded and investigated the crash.
OSP was assisted by Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Clackamas Fire Department and ODOT.
On January 25, 2022 at approximately 10:41 AM, a wanted subject, Tyler Joseph Anders (32) of Baker City, was observed by law enforcement in the Huntington area in a Silver Dodge Avenger. A pursuit ensued near the Travel Center in Farewell Bend on Old Highway 30.
During the brief pursuit, Anders drove head-on towards an unmarked detective’s vehicle nearly causing a head-on collision. The pursuit was ended when the tires were spiked on Anders vehicle and he was forced off the roadway by an OSP patrol car.
OSP was assisted by Baker County Sheriff's Office, Baker City Police Department, Ontario Police Department and Malheur County Sheriff's Office.
Anders was lodged in the Baker County Jail on a Baker County Circuit Court Warrant for the following charges: Burglary in the First Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Pointing a Firearm at Another, Coercion, Menacing Constituting Domestic Violence, Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree. Anders was also issued criminal citations to appear in Malheur County for the following charges: Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Eluding in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine
On January 24, 2022, at approximately 7:50 PM, Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two-vehicle collision on Hwy 18 near milepost 15 west of Grand Ronde.
Preliminary investigation revealed that an eastbound black Toyota Camry 4D, operated by Steven Donaldson (67) of Independence, crossed into the westbound travel lane for unknown reasons and collided with an oncoming Honda Accord, operated by Christian Carter Jr (22) of Lincoln City.
Donaldson suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. His passenger, Angelina Rakestraw (35) of Brownsville, was transported to a local area hospital.
Hwy 18 was closed for approximately 3 hours.
OSP was assisted Grand Ronde Fire Department, Grand Ronde Police Department and ODOT.
On Monday, January 24, 2022 at approximately 12:25 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 24.
Preliminary investigation revealed a northbound Toyota 4Runner, operated by Renee Sliger (19) of Medford, drifted off the roadway and rolled. Sliger was ejected from the vehicle.
Sliger was transported to Rogue Regional Medical Center but had sustained fatal injuries and was later pronounced deceased.
OSP was assisted by Talent Police Department and ODOT.
On January 24, 2022 at about 12:48 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two-vehicle crash on Highway 199 near milepost 10.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a white Toyota Corolla, driven by Eddie Bartley (72) of Grants Pass was driving north on Highway 199 and crossed into the oncoming, southbound lane of travel for unknown reasons. The Corolla impacted the front driver side of a blue Hyundai Elantra, driven by Kelly Martin (49) of Dallas.
Bartley sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased. Martin suffered severe injuries and was transported to Rogue Regional Hospital by ambulance.
Hwy 199 was completely closed for approximately 1 hour following the crash and traffic was reduced and controlled by Oregon Department of Transportation for approximately 3 hours upon opening the highway.
OSP was assisted by the Oregon Department of Transportation, Josephine County Sheriff's Office and Rural Metro Fire.
On Saturday, January 22, 2022, at approximately 5:40 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle collision on Hwy 18 near milepost 17.
Preliminary investigation revealed a westbound black Mercedes 4D, operated by Gary Young (76) of Naches, Washington, crossed into the eastbound lane and collided with a grey Dodge van, operated by Cheryl Kaesemeyer (49) of Monmouth. After the initial collision a GMC pickup, operated by Jason Foidel (50) of Vancouver, Washington, struck the Dodge van.
Young sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. A passenger in the Mercedes, Judy Zazzaro (63) of Naches, Washington was injured and transported to a local hospital. Kaesemeyer and her passenger Raymond Kaesemeyer Jr. (53) were both injured and transported to a local area hospital. Foidel and his passenger, Becky Lindsay (58) of Vancouver, Washington were uninjured.
Hwy 18 was closed for approximately 4 hours.
OSP was assisted by Grand Ronde Fire Department, Grand Ronde Police Department and ODOT.
Hwy 18 was closed for approximately 4 hours.
On January 23, 2022, at approximately 10:34 am The Oregon State Police began a pursuit with a black Nissan Pathfinder after the driver was observed assaulting a female passenger. The pursuit began in Eugene, entered Springfield, and then returned to Eugene. The vehicle drove onto a bike path behind the Valley River Mall endangering bicyclists and pedestrians while continuing to elude. Due to the ongoing danger to the community, an Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife pickup contacted the vehicle. The Pathfinder lost control and spun to a stop down an embankment.
The male driver was taken into custody without further incident. The female passenger was found to be a missing 17-year-old juvenile, who was released to the Department of Human Services. The driver was identified as Timothy Wayne Emra (45) of Eugene. Emra was taken into custody for eluding, reckless driving, reckless endangering x9, felon in possession of a weapon, kidnapping, coercion, assault 4, PCS methamphetamine, DUII, criminal driving while suspended, tampering with physical evidence, and interfering.
The Oregon State Police are seeking public assistance with information from individuals, who were on the bike path during the pursuit. If you were utilizing the bike path and were passed by the pursuit, please contact the Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1-800-442-2068 or *OSP (*677). Reference Case # SP22018204.
The Oregon State Police were assisted by Lane County Sheriff’s Office, Eugene Police Department, Springfield Police Department, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is seeking public assistance identifying the person(s) responsible for the unlawful taking of four antelope in Harney County.
On January 17, 2022, a Fish and Wildlife Trooper from Burns responded to a report of two dead, and two injured antelope on private property adjacent to Highway 78 near milepost 33 and Rodeo Lane. This location is about four miles south of Crane, Oregon.
The two severely injured antelope had to be euthanized due to their injuries and none of the antelope could be salvaged.
The unlawful take is believed to have occurred sometime during the evening of January 16 to the early morning hours of January 17.
OSP is urging anyone with information regarding this case to call the Oregon State Police Tip-line at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@state.or.us. Reference case # SP22-013307.
***Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators***
The Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward offers preference points or cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, Furbearers, Game Fish and Shellfish. Cash rewards can also be awarded for turning in people who destroy habitat, illegally obtain licenses/tags, and for the unlawful lending/borrowing of big game tags.
PREFERENCE POINT REWARDS:
* 5 Points-Mountain Sheep
* 5 Points-Mountain Goat
* 5 Points-Moose
* 5 Points-Wolf
* 4 Points-Elk
* 4 Points-Deer
* 4 Points-Antelope
* 4 Points-Bear
* 4 Points-Cougar
CASH REWARDS:
* $1,000 Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goat and Moose
* $500 Elk, Deer, and Antelope
* $300 Bear, Cougar, and Wolf
* $300 Habitat Destruction
* $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl
* $100 Furbearers
* $100 Game Fish and Shellfish
On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at approximately 9:30 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Hwy 97 near milepost 129.
Preliminary investigation revealed a pedestrian, identified as Anthony Manuel Hernandez (40) of Madras, was walking in the lanes of travel when he was struck by a southbound black Mercedes GI5, operated by Howard Dietrich (45) of Portland. Hernandez had run out of fuel and was walking back to his vehicle at the time of the crash.
Hernandez sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.
OSP was assisted by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.
On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at approximately 4:18 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single motor vehicle crash on Hwy 20 near milepost 34.
Preliminary investigation revealed an eastbound white 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Jasper June Keeney (18) of Sweet Home, lost control while negotiating a curve and rolled into the eastbound ditch, coming to rest on its top.
Keeney suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.
Highway 20 was closed for 4.5 hours following the crash.
OSP was assisted by the Sweet Home Fire & Rescue and ODOT.
***Update***Suspect Arrested***
On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Sergio Suarez Sanchez was arrested after his release from the hospital. He was lodged in the Jefferson County Jail on the following charges:
1. Manslaughter 1st Degree
2. Manslaughter 2nd Degree
3. Criminally Negligent Homicide
4. Assault 3rd Degree (DUII)
5. DUII - Alcohol
6. Reckless Driving
7. Reckless Endangering
8. Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree
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On Monday, January 17, 2022, at approximately 10:34 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 361 near milepost 3.
Preliminary investigation revealed a southbound black Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by Sergio Suarez Sanchez (36) of Madras, crossed into northbound lanes and collided head-on with a gray Ram 3500, operated by John Wallace (60) of Metolius.
Both drivers were transported to area hospitals with injuries. The passenger in the Ram truck, Anna Wallace (56) of Metolius, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Hwy 361 was closed for approximately 5 hours for collision reconstruction. This crash is being investigated as a criminal matter. Updates will be given when appropriate.
OSP as assisted by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.
Update-Pedestrian name released
The pedestrian has been identified as Luis Manuel Torres Rivera (44) of Lynnwood, Washington.
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On Sunday January 16th, 2022 at approximately 12:12 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Interstate 84 near mile post 295.
Preliminary investigation revealed a westbound Volkswagen Passat, operated by Karli McKim (21) of La Grande, struck a pedestrian who was standing in the lane of travel.
The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. The name of the pedestrian will be released when appropriate.
OSP was assisted by Baker County Sheriff’s Office, Baker City Fire Department and ODOT.
Update-Name released of pedestrian
The pedestrian has been identified as Marcos Pinto Balam (30) of Milwaukie.
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On Sunday, January 16th, 2022 at about 7:45 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a pedestrian that appeared to be deceased on the shoulder of Hwy 99E near milepost 14.
Preliminary investigation revealed an unknown vehicle struck a pedestrian. The name of the pedestrian will be released when appropriate.
The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Hwy 99E was closed for over three hours while the Oregon State Police investigated the incident.
OSP was assisted by ODOT, Oregon City PD and Clackamas County ME's Office.
On Saturday, January 15, 2022, at approximately 6:46 PM, Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to report of a motor vehicle versus pedestrian crash near milepost 35 on Hwy 58 near milepost 35.
Preliminary investigation revealed a westbound white Kia Soul, operated by Robert Anthony Fraser (53) of Oakridge, struck a pedestrian, Dale Michael Roberts (71) of Oakridge, who was crossing the lanes of travel.
Roberts sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased while being transported to an area hospital. Investigation revealed FRASER displayed indicators of impairment and was subsequently arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. Further charges will be determined by the Lane County District Attorney at the completion of the investigation.
OSP was assisted by Oakridge Police Department, Oakridge Fire Department and ODOT.
On Friday, January 14, 2022 at approximately 5:25 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 42 near milepost 75.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a 1999 Ford Ranger Pickup, operated by James Chittum Jr. (75) of Roseburg, was southbound on Landers Avenue approaching the Highway 42 intersection. The Ford Ranger entered Highway 42 and into the path of a westbound Harley Davidson Motorcycle, operated by Brian Porter (54) of Roseburg. The Harley Davidson motorcycle crashed with the Ford Ranger causing Porter to be ejected from the motorcycle. Two eastbound passenger cars, a Toyota Avalon, operated by Max GODEK (73) of Winston, and a Honda Civic, operated by Sylas Moore-Fain (28) of Dillard, collided with Porter in the roadway.
Porter sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Porter was wearing a helmet and all others involved were wearing safety belts.
OSP was assisted by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Winston Police Department, Douglas County Fire District 2, Winston-Dillard Fire Department and ODOT.
On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at approximately 7:04 AM Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle collision on Hwy 22W near MP 9.
Preliminary investigation revealed a westbound maroon Toyota Camry, operated by Elisabeth Robin (34) of Grand Ronde, crossed over into oncoming lanes for unknown reasons and collided head-on with an eastbound maroon International semi-truck hauling logs, operated by Travis Flatt (31) of Toledo.
Robin was transported to the Salem Hospital with life threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased. Flatt remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
Hwy 22W was closed for approximately 7 hours. NWFF Environmental Services responded to address a fuel spill as a result of the collision.
OSP was assisted by Polk County Sheriff's Office, Polk County Fire and Medics and ODOT.
On Monday, January 10th, 2022 at approximately 8:51 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash on Hwy 30 near milepost 59.
Preliminary investigation revealed an eastbound white 2021 Toyota Camry, operated by Austin Nash (28) of Rainier, lost control while negotiating a curve and slid into the oncoming lane, colliding head-on with a black Ford Explorer, operated by Brendan Smith (29) of Clatskanie.
Nash suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Smith remained at the scene.
Highway 30 was closed for 3 hours following the crash.
OSP was assisted by the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Columbia River Fire & Rescue and ODOT.
On January 8, 2022, at 10:36 A.M. a concerned citizen reported to the Oregon State Police and ODFW personnel of finding a collared deceased wolf on Parsnip Creek RD in Wallowa County, approximately 6 miles southeast of Wallowa, OR. OSP Troopers and ODFW personnel responded to the area and located a deceased collared wolf. The initial investigation revealed that the wolf likely died as a result of being shot. The wolf, OR 106, was a two-year-old collared female. OR 106 was a lone wolf that dispersed from the Chesnimnus Pack.
OSP is urging anyone with information regarding this case to call the Oregon State Police Tip-line at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@state.or.us. Reference case # SP22006179.
***Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators***
The Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward offers preference points or cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, Furbearers, Game Fish and Shellfish. Cash rewards can also be awarded for turning in people who destroy habitat, illegally obtain licenses/tags, and for the unlawful lending/borrowing of big game tags.
PREFERENCE POINT REWARDS:
* 5 Points-Mountain Sheep
* 5 Points-Mountain Goat
* 5 Points-Moose
* 5 Points-Wolf
* 4 Points-Elk
* 4 Points-Deer
* 4 Points-Antelope
* 4 Points-Bear
* 4 Points-Cougar
CASH REWARDS:
* $1,000 Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goat and Moose
* $500 Elk, Deer, and Antelope
* $300 Bear, Cougar, and Wolf
* $300 Habitat Destruction
* $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl
* $100 Furbearers
* $100 Game Fish and Shellfish
On January 6, 2022, Grants Pass Parks & Recreation contacted the Oregon State Police to report that a deceased goose had been located in a suitcase at Riverside Park in Grants Pass. Previous incidents have occurred at Riverside Park and Baker Park involving both geese and ducks shot and disposed of in a garbage bag. All of the birds were left to waste.
OSP is seeking anyone with information regarding this case to call the Oregon State Police Tip-line at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@state.or.us. Reference case #SP22004647.
***Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators***
The Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward offers preference points or cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, Furbearers, Game Fish and Shellfish. Cash rewards can also be awarded for turning in people who destroy habitat, illegally obtain licenses/tags, and for the unlawful lending/borrowing of big game tags.
PREFERENCE POINT REWARDS:
* 5 Points-Mountain Sheep
* 5 Points-Mountain Goat
* 5 Points-Moose
* 5 Points-Wolf
* 4 Points-Elk
* 4 Points-Deer
* 4 Points-Antelope
* 4 Points-Bear
* 4 Points-Cougar
CASH REWARDS:
* $1,000 Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goat and Moose
* $500 Elk, Deer, and Antelope
* $300 Bear, Cougar, and Wolf
* $300 Habitat Destruction
* $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl
* $100 Furbearers
* $100 Game Fish and Shellfish
***UPDATE***The pedestrian has been identified as Sophia Romero (34) of Coos Bay. ___________________________
On Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at approximately 10:58 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on Highway 101 near milepost 239.
Preliminary investigation revealed a southbound Toyota 4Runner, operated by a 17-year-old of Coos Bay, struck a pedestrian that was crossing the roadway. Weather and low visibility are being investigated as contributing factors.
The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. The name will be release when appropriate.
The southbound lanes of Hwy 101 were closed for several hours.
OSP was assisted by Coos Bay Fire and Rescue, Coos Bay Police, Coos County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.
On Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at approximately 1:50 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 220.
Preliminary investigation revealed a southbound Chrysler PT Cruiser, operated by Michael Elliott (79) of Sublimity, collided with a Volvo semi-tractor that was being towed. The Chevrolet tow truck, operated by Walker Farnham (26) of Eugene, is owned by A+ Towing.
Elliot was transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis where he was later pronounced deceased. Farnham was uninjured.
Interstate 5 remained open to traffic.
OSP was assisted by Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Albany Medics, Halsey Rescue.
On Monday, January 3, 2022 at approximately 9:51 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 97 near milepost 113.
Preliminary investigation revealed a northbound Dodge Durango, operated by Jared Lewis (39) of Redmond, lost control while passing on icy roads. The Durango spun broadside into the southbound lane where it collided with an International 749 utility truck, operated by Colton Jennings (26) of Bandon.
Lewis, as well as his passengers, Kristopher Frisbee (44) of Redmond and Heather Good (40) of Redmond, sustained fatal injuries and were all pronounced deceased. Jennings was not injured.
Hwy 97 was closed for approximately 5 hours.
OSP was assisted by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Redmond Fire Department and ODOT.
On Monday, January 3, 2022 at approximately 6:03 AM, Oregon State Troopers and emergency personnel responded to two-vehicle crash on Hwy 126 near milepost 12.
Preliminary investigation revealed an eastbound Chevrolet pickup, operated by John Sacco (24) of Redmond, crossed into the westbound lane and collided head-on with a Freightliner pulling a standard 53' box trailer, operated by Harold Blan Jr. (59) of Prineville.
Sacco sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Blan Jr. was treated on-scene for his injuries.
Hwy 126 was closed for approximately 6 hours and a detour was in place by ODOT.
OSP was assisted by Crook County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.
On December 9, 2021, at approximately 7:00 P.M., Troopers from the Springfield Patrol Office responded to a report of a buck deer unlawfully killed near Upper Camp Creek Road in Springfield.
It was reported that a white male described as 5’1” tall with brown hair and a brown beard was witnessed cutting off the head of the buck. The male fled in a late 90’s white Chevrolet flatbed diesel pickup. The deer was donated to a local church.
OSP is seeking anyone with information regarding this case to call the Oregon State Police Tip-line at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@state.or.us Reference case #SP21-342721.
***Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators***
The Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward offers preference points or cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, Furbearers, Game Fish and Shellfish. Cash rewards can also be awarded for turning in people who destroy habitat, illegally obtain licenses/tags, and for the unlawful lending/borrowing of big game tags.
PREFERENCE POINT REWARDS:
* 5 Points-Mountain Sheep
* 5 Points-Mountain Goat
* 5 Points-Moose
* 5 Points-Wolf
* 4 Points-Elk
* 4 Points-Deer
* 4 Points-Antelope
* 4 Points-Bear
* 4 Points-Cougar
CASH REWARDS:
* $1,000 Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goat and Moose
* $500 Elk, Deer, and Antelope
* $300 Bear, Cougar, and Wolf
* $300 Habitat Destruction
* $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl
* $100 Furbearers
* $100 Game Fish and Shellfish