This Memorial Day Weekend, whether you are headed to the beach, camping, visiting family, or just commuting to work, remember highways are going to be filled with people doing the same. No matter what your plans are on this Memorial Day weekend, we can guarantee that there will be a rise in the number of cars on Oregon’s highways.
The Oregon State Police takes these historically high-traffic weekends to have what we call an “All Patrol Day”. All Patrol Day for OSP is the day that all sworn members travel the highways to increase our patrol presence during these busy weekends.
The Oregon State Police has a wide range of programs and specialties our sworn ranks are in charge of, such as major crimes, tribal gaming, lottery security, arson, collision reconstruction, fish & wildlife, explosives, K-9, aviation, and more. OSP leadership makes it a priority that at the end of the day, all sworn members need to stay in tune and up-to-date with why the Oregon State Police was founded to keep our highways safe.
OSP is one of many Law Enforcement agencies that will be out in force trying to ensure that all travelers are getting to their destination safely.
We want everyone to be safe when they are traveling, so we suggest that you follow these simple tips. Please, plan ahead, be prepared, and above all else be patient.
- Timing your departure can make all the difference. Give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination without getting frustrated when heavy traffic puts a pause on your travels.
- Know your routes and options if you come across detours or construction. OSP likes to encourage all drivers in Oregon to use the Oregon Department of Transportation www.tripcheck.com.
- Ensure your vehicle is properly equipped and in good working order to avoid maintenance emergencies
- If you are traveling with children, have something to keep them occupied. Games, snacks, and pillows for sleeping will not only keep them occupied, but they will keep your attention where it is needed, on the road.
Oregon State Troopers will be focusing on maintaining the flow of traffic as well as enforcing all traffic laws but especially the Fatal 5. These 5 major categories of driving behaviors contribute to most fatal or serious injury crashes.
• SPEED
• OCCUPANT SAFETY
• LANE SAFETY
• IMPAIRED DRIVING
• DISTRACTED DRIVING
If you will be one of the many traveling this weekend, remember that OSP will be out in force.
Drive safe!
Additional Safety Messaging in partnership with the Oregon Department of Transportation. The month of May highlights many national transportation safety messages. The big takeaway from all the campaigns is to drive, bike, and ride thoughtfully. Watch out for fellow road users and our maintenance and construction crews. Remember to slow down and move over to give our emergency responders space to safely do their jobs.
On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at approximately 12:16 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 101, near milepost 252, in Coos County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a black Nissan Titan, operated by Heriberto Morado Ledesma (35) of Coos Bay, was traveling north on Highway 101. The Titan was negotiating a curve, drifted into the southbound lane (for unknown reasons), and struck a southbound blue Jeep Cherokee, operated by Vera Lee Belcher (76) of Cottage Grove, head-on.
The three occupants- Ledesma (operator), Hector Mireles Gallo (35) of Coos Bay and Alberto Ramirez Vazquez (40) of Coos Bay- of the Titan were transported by ambulance to the hospital for treatment and further medical evaluation.
The two occupants- Vera Lee Belcher (operator) and Clayton Gene Belcher (78) of Cottage Grove- of the Cherokee were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The highway was impacted for approximately 5 hours during the on-scene investigation. The investigation is on-going at this time.
OSP was assisted by the Coos County Medical Examiner, the Coos County District Attorney, two Southern Oregon Public Safety Chaplains, Bandon Fire Department, North Bend PD, Coos Bay PD, Coos County SO, Bay Cities Ambulance, and Amling-Schroeder Funeral Service.
On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at approximately 8:30 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 21, in Jackson County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a black Chrysler Town and Country, operated by Ruben Nanez (69) of Yreka (CA), was traveling south on the interstate, when for unknown reasons, it drifted off the roadway and impacted a ditch embankment. The van overturned and landed in a small creek.
Fire and Medical personnel extricated the single male occupant and attempted life saving measures, however the subject was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The roadway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Jackson County Fire, ODOT, Phoenix PD, and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
On Monday, May 22, 2023, at approximately 6:21 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 140E, near milepost 16, in Klamath County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Toyota Sienna minivan, operated by Guy Robert Attride (51) of Klamath Falls, was westbound when the vehicle went off the roadway for an unknown reason, overcorrected back onto the roadway, and rolled several times before coming to rest on its tires.
The operator was declared deceased at the scene.
A female passenger was ejected from the vehicle and transported via Airlink with serious injuries. The passenger has not been identified at this time.
OSP was assisted by Klamath County Fire District 1 and Bonanza Fire.
Update from the Grants Pass Area Command Saturation Patrol.
For two days, May 18 & 19, 2023, roughly 23 OSP Troopers were on Highway 199 between Grants Pass and the California border to target OSP’s “Fatal Five” which are 5 dangerous driving behaviors known to be contributing factors to serious injury and fatal crashes.
OSP refers to the Fatal Five as 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃- Speed, Occupant Safety, Lane Safety, Impaired Driving, and Distracted Driving. During that patrol, of the over 500 traffic stops that were initiated the following warnings/citations were issued:
𝐒peed 311
𝐎ccupant Safety 33
𝐋ane Safety 36
𝐈mpaired Driving 1
𝐃istracted Driving 12
And all other 231
Immediately following this high visibility Patrol, Troopers over the weekend noticed a significant change in driving behavior including decreased number of drivers speeding.
The Oregon State Police stays ever so diligent in keeping drivers safe in Oregon. Be a 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃 driver by ensuring you are mindful of the Oregon State Police’s Fatal Five and obey all traffic laws for your safety as well as the safety of everyone else on the highways.
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The Oregon State Police will be leading a saturation patrol on Highway 199 (Redwood Highway) as we are approaching the highly traveled summer months. On May 18 and May 19, 2023, Oregon State Police Troopers, Grants Pass Police Officers, and Josephine County Sheriff’s Deputies will be enforcing those driving behaviors most commonly contributing to fatal crashes, which we refer to as the FATAL 5. OSP’s Fatal 5 are Speed, Occupant Safety, Lane Usage, Impaired Driving, and Distracted Driving. These categories of traffic violations have been proven to be the primary contributors to serious injury/fatal crashes. These enforcement activities will be focused on the entirety of Highway 199, from the California border to the Grants Pass City Center.
The Oregon State Police would like to remind drivers that the Oregon Department of Transportation has designated Highway 199 as a Safety Corridor from milepost 20 to milepost 27.5. Under ORS 811.483, fines for traffic offenses committed in safety corridors are doubled and fines for certain traffic crimes are greatly enhanced.
These heavy enforcement activities will continue to occur throughout the summer months of June, July, and August.
The Oregon State Police, in conjunction with our agency partners, encourage drivers to drive within the posted speed limits and allow themselves sufficient time to arrive safely at their destination. The primary goal is to ensure that you and your family enjoy a safe commute on Oregon’s highways.
OSP will be posting real-time updates on our Twitter account https://twitter.com/ORStatePolice (@ORStatePolice) on Thursday, May 18 in the evening and Friday, May 19 in the morning.
On June 23, 2022, the Oregon State Police executed a search warrant at the residence of Norman Jones. The warrant stemmed from information gathered in a previous search warrant of a co-conspirator which linked Jones to poaching several deer using a rifle. Jones has a prior felony conviction. During the execution of the search warrant the following firearms were seized as evidence; a Winchester model 88, .308 caliber rifle with mounted scope and a Marlin model 550, .22 caliber rifle with a mounted scope which also included a flashlight taped to the barrel.
In addition to the firearms, Jones possessed a variety of wildlife parts including numerous sets of deer and elk antlers that were still attached to the skull. Jones was unable to provide documentation to show the majority of the antlers or other wildlife parts were lawfully possessed resulting in the seizure of the following wildlife as evidence:
- 3 spike deer
- 17 Forked-horn deer (2pt)
- 19 Three-point deer
- 18 Four-point deer
- 2 Bull elk (5x5 and a 4x4)
- Owl parts, including wings and legs
Prior to being indicted on the previous charges, OSP received additional information that Jones was again in possession of a firearm.
On April 6, 2023, OSP executed another search warrant at Jones's residence. Seized as evidence during the search warrant was a Savage model 111, .300 Win Mag rifle with scope.
Jones was subsequently lodged in the Clackamas County Jail.
On April 11, 2023, Jones was indicted by the Clackamas County grand jury on the following charges:
- Unlawful Possession/Take Big Game Mammal (Class A Misdemeanor) 38 counts
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm (Class C Felony) 4 counts
On Sunday, May 21, 2023, at approximately 11:14 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Hwy 95, near milepost 25, in Malheur County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a 2017 Ford Explorer, operated by Ryan Michael Mercer (38) of Springfield (MO), was traveling northbound, in the southbound lane, on US-95 in a no-passing zone. A 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, operated by Walter Robert Gilmore (73) of Star (ID), was traveling southbound in the southbound lane followed by a 2022 Ford Edge, operated by Joseph J Luia (37) of Sparks (NV). The Jeep swerved onto the southbound shoulder to avoid a collision with the Ford Explorer and struck a fog marker before coming to a stop. The Ford Explorer and Ford Edge collided in an offset head-on crash in the southbound lane. The Ford Edge continued southbound and came to an uncontrolled rest, along the southbound shoulder, in an upright position. The Ford Explorer continued northbound, entered into a roll-over event before coming to an uncontrolled rest along the southbound shoulder on its driver's side.
The operator of the Ford Explorer (Mercer) was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Jeep Cherokee (Gilmore) and passenger, Diana Lynn Bonsey-Gilmore (72) of Star (ID), were uninjured during the crash.
The operator of the Ford Edge (Luia) and a rear passenger, Alexander E. Murillo (33) of Reno (NV), were transported with serious injuries. The front passenger, Felissia A. Luia (37) of Sparks (NV), was injured but not transported. A rear passenger, Lisa K. Johnson (58) of Sparks (NV), was declared deceased at the scene.
The highway was closed for approximately 2 hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Malheur County Sheriff's Office, Jordan Valley Ambulance, and ODOT.
Update:
The following update is for the release of the victims names only. All other information related to the crash itself will come from the Marion County District Attorney's Office.
The two victim vehicles parked along the shoulder of Interstate 5 were occupied by the following:
- Commercial Motor Vehicle
- Eduard Netesov (36) of Gresham- uninjured
- Ford Econoline Van
- Adan Garcia Garcia (40) of Woodburn- Minor injury
- Hector Galindo (45) of Gervais- Serious injury
- Maria Flores Martinez (60) of Salem- Serious injury
- Jose Eduardo Solis Flores (41) of Gervais- Serious injury
- Eduardo Lopez (31) of Gervais- Deceased
- Alejandro Jimenez Hernandez (36) of Gervais- Deceased
- Josue Garcia Garcia (30) of Salem- Deceased
- Luis Enrique Gomez Reyes (30) of Woodburn- Deceased
- Javier Suarez (58) of Woodburn- Deceased
- Alejandra Espinoza Carpio (39)- Deceased
- Juan Carlos Leyva Carrillo (37) of Woodburn- Deceased
At this time, the three van occupants with serious injuries are still at medical facilities receiving treatment for their injuries.
The is an active criminal investigation. All further releases of information related to this crash will come from the Marion County District Attorney's Office.
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On Thursday, May 18, 2023, at approximately 2:06 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a three vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near the Santiam Rest Area, in the northbound lanes.
At this time, OSP will release the following information:
A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) was traveling northbound on Interstate 5 when it left the roadway on the east shoulder. The CMV struck a Ford Econoline passenger van, occupied by 11 people, and pushed the van into another parked CMV. The force of the crash caused extreme damage to the passenger van.
As a result of the crash, 6 persons in the van were declared deceased at the scene. One victim from the van was transported by Life Flight and later declared deceased at the hospital. The other four occupants suffered various injuries and were transported via ambulance for medical care.
At this time, we are not releasing the names of the victims until notifications have been confirmed. The victims will be identified in a later update- after notification have been made.
The operator of the parked CMV was not injured.
The operator of the at-fault CMV, Lincoln Clayton Smith (52) of North Highlands (CA), was transported for medical evaluation. Smith was later arrested and lodged at the Marion County Jail for DUII, Reckless Driving, Manslaughter 2 (x7), and Assault 3 (x3).
This is an on-going criminal investigation and additional details regarding the crash will not be released. Any future press releases, except the victim name update, will come from the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.
OSP was assisted by Jefferson Fire, Turner Fire, Lebanon Fire, Albany Fire, Life Flight, Falck Ambulance, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Willamette Valley First Responder Chaplains, and ODOT.
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On May 18, 2023, at approximately 2:05 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to the three-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 northbound, near milepost 241 (Santiam Rest Area), in Marion County.
The initial report involves two commercial motor vehicles (semis) and a passenger vehicle. At this time, there are 7 deceased adults and multiple injured. The cause of the crash is under investigation at this time.
Expect significant delays on Interstate 5 northbound due to the on-scene investigation. All traffic should use other routes and avoid the area. Southbound traffic may also back up- so be alert.
More information will be released after notifications have been made and the on-scene investigation has concluded. This will likely take approximately 24 hours.
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, at approximately 9:47 PM, the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 30, near milepost 35, in Columbia County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, operated by Salina Gable Malynn (27) of St Helens, crossed the eastbound lane while attempting to turn onto Butterfield Road. While turning, the Jeep Grand Cherokee was impacted in the passenger side by eastbound 2007 Ford Focus, operated by Steven Bayard Sullivan (34) of Hillsboro, in a “T-bone” type crash.
The driver of the eastbound Ford Focus (Sullivan) was transported to Legacy Emanuel Hospital with serious injuries. The passenger of the Ford Focus, Danielle Dawn Yoemans (36) of Hillsboro, was declared deceased at the scene.
The driver of the westbound Jeep Grand Cherokee (Malynn) was uninjured. The passenger of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Katie Ann-Devona Witt (24) of St. Helens, was transported to St. John’s Medical Center in Longview, WA.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. The highway was impacted for approximately 5 hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol, Columbia River Fire & Rescue, Columbia City Police Department, the Oregon Department of Transportation and Grumpy’s Towing.
On Wednesday, May 17, at approximately 12:01 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 38, near milepost 8, in Douglas County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a blue Chrysler PT Cruiser, operated by Betty Ann Hodges (79) of Florence, was traveling westbound on Highway 38. The PT Cruiser left the roadway (for unknown reasons), crashed into a tree, and came to an uncontrolled rest. The lone occupant of the vehicle was determined to be deceased at the scene.
The highway was impacted for approximately 3 hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Douglas County SO (Medical Examiner's Office), Reedsport Fire Department, Lower Umpqua Ambulance, ODOT, and Mast Brother's Towing.
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at approximately 10:46 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 238, near milepost 26, in Jackson County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a silver 2005 Chrysler Seabring, operated by Dena Bell Duval Arns (91) of Ruch, was traveling eastbound on Hwy 238. The vehicle traveled across the westbound lane for unknown reasons, left the roadway and overturned in a field. The operator was determined to be deceased at the scene.
The highway was not impacted during the course of the investigation.
OSP was assisted by Applegate Fire and ODOT.
On Sunday, May 14, 2023, at approximately 12:45 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 26, near milepost 38, in Washington County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a red Jeep Cherokee, operated by Rebecca Barnett (33) of Portland, was traveling westbound on Highway 26 when the vehicle left the roadway, on the north side of the highway, for unknown reasons. The vehicle rolled multiple times down the embankment to the trees. Barnett suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.
Two juvenile passengers were transported to the hospital by ambulance with minor injuries.
The highway remained open with traffic being diverted for approximately four hours.
OSP was assisted by the Washington Co. Sheriff's Office, Banks Fire, and ODOT.
On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at approximately 1:29 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 238, near milepost 28, in Jackson County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a BMW motorcycle, operated by Bryce Beal (56) of Medford, was traveling westbound on Hwy 238. The Motorcycle lost control while negotiating a corner and traveled into the eastbound lane. The motorcycle was struck by an on-coming Jeep Wrangler, operated by James Sweeney (61) of Vail (CO).
The operator of the motorcycle (Beal) was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Jeep (Sweeney) and passenger, Terry Dinkin (61) of Vail (CO), were not injured.
The highway was impacted for 3 hours during the on-scene crash investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, the Medford Police Department, and ODOT.
On Sunday, May 7, 2023, at approximately 4:26 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 101, near milepost 63, in Tillamook County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a white Honda sedan, operated by Hunter Baltzell (21) of Aberdeen (WA), was southbound on Hwy 101 when the operator attempted to turn east onto Alderbrook Loop Rd. A silver Jeep Liberty, operated by Angel Prado Pozo (20) of Portland, was traveling northbound on Hwy 101 when the Honda turned in front of it and the Jeep struck the passenger side door of the Honda.
The operator of the Honda, Baltzell, was transported to the hospital for medical treatment. A passenger, Alexa Williamnsen (21) of Aberdeen (WA), was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Jeep, Pozo, was transported to the hospital for minor injuries.
The highway was impacted for 6 hours during the course of the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Tillamook Fire and ODOT.
The Oregon State Police, U.S. Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tabaco Firearms and Explosives are seeking the public’s assistance with locating William Thomas Gillespie (38) of Cave Junction, Oregon. Gillespie is wanted on a felony Federal warrant. Additionally, Gillespie is wanted by OSP for questioning regarding the May 2022 homicide of Daniel Guess in Cave Junction and a January 2023 investigation involving felony assault, robbery, kidnapping, and strangulation that also occurred in Cave Junction.
Mr. Gillespie is described as 6’2” and approximately 200 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes. His tattoos include the word “infidel” above his right eyebrow, a fishhook below his left eye, a demon head or Japanese Oni-style tattoo on his throat, with its horns extending to both sides of his neck. Visible piercings include pierced ears and a dermal stud piercing below his right eye. Mr. Gillespie may have changed his appearance in order to elude law enforcement.
Mr. Gillespie is considered armed and very dangerous and should not be contacted by the public. A reward of up to $2,500.00 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of William Thomas Gillespie. Anyone with information on Mr. Gillespie’s location should call the Oregon State Police at *OSP from your mobile phone or 800-442-2068.
On Sunday, May 7, 2023, at approximately 3:17 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 233, in Linn County.
The preliminary investigation indicated an Infinity QX5, operated by Jimmy Davis (64) of Portland, was travelling northbound when it rear-ended a Nissan Rogue, operated by Glenn Stillman (36) of Independence, near milepost 233 northbound. The impact caused the Infinity to leave the roadway and strike several trees on the side of the freeway.
The Infinity had for total occupants. The operator (Davis) suffered non-life threatening injuries and was transported for medical treatment. Two passengers in the Infinity, Kimberly Ritter (56) of Portland and a teenage male juvenile, were both declared deceased at the scene. A second teenage male juvenile in the Infinity was critically injured and transported for medical treatment.
The operator of the Rogue was uninjured during the crash.
The investigation is active and OSP does not have further information to release at this time. The interstate was impacted for approximately 4.5 hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Albany Fire and ODOT.
On Saturday, May 6, 2023, at approximately 7:45 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 290, in Washington County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Dodge Viper, operated by David Ray Coffman (73) of Lake Oswego, was merging onto Interstate 5 (south) when the operator lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle left the roadway at an angle, slid up an embankment, went airborne and struck trees. The operator was declared deceased at the scene.
OSP was assisted by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and ODOT.
On Thursday, May 4, 2023, at approximately 00:34 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on HWY 242, near milepost 14, in Coos County.
The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Chevy Colorado, operated by Chasiree Ramy Mahmoud (38) of Powers, left its lane of travel for an unknown reason. The vehicle operator overcorrected causing the vehicle to roll onto its passenger side. The operator was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown around the inside of the vehicle. The operator (Mahmoud) was determined to be deceased at the scene.
OSP was assisted by Powers Police, Myrtle Point and Powers EMS, and ODOT.
On Sunday, April 30, 2023, at approximately 3:00 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 1, in Jackson County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Chevrolet Venture, occupied by Javier Leon Guerrero (55) of Sacramento (CA), was parked on the shoulder of the highway with an occupant sleeping inside. A Volvo commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Rajabov Shokhrukh (31) of La Mesa (CA), was traveling on the northbound shoulder of Interstate 5 when it crashed into the back of the parked Chevrolet.
The occupant of the Chevrolet (Guerrero) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the CMV was uninjured.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
OSP was assisted by Jackson County STAR, Ashland PD, Ashland Fire, Cal Fire, and ODOT.
In preparation for the boating season, your Oregon State Police will be conducting voluntary vessel inspections across Oregon. These inspections are to provide boat operators/owners the opportunity to ensure compliance before launching their vessels.
If you are a water sports enthusiast, an avid fisherman, or just a new boating recreationalist, please come by one of these locations where a team of OSP Troopers will be on hand to assist you with voluntary vessel safety inspections, outlining any safety or legal deficiencies to boat operators/owners, or just to answer any questions you might have.
“Working together with our partners, the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is looking to increase compliance with vessel safety prior to the boating season. This is a great opportunity for folks to get everything looked over and have a positive interaction with law enforcement”- Captain Casey Thomas.
No reservations are necessary and boat owners can stop by during the listed dates, times, at the listed locations, whenever it’s convenient for them. Fish & Wildlife Troopers and Marine Deputies will also be available for questions and will have handouts and other items for kids and adults alike. Boat safety inspections will take place on the following dates, times, and locations:
| Date | Time | Location |
Saturday, May 6, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Good Shepherd Hospital- 610 NW 11th St, Hermiston, OR 97838, Parking Lot |
Sunday, May 7, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Pendleton Convention Center- 1601 Westgate Pl, Pendleton, OR 97801, NW Parking Lot |
Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Ochoco Plaza- 1535 NE 3rd St, Prineville, OR 97754, W Parking Lot |
Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Substation- 51340 US-97, La Pine, OR 97739 |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Willamette Park - 6500 S Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97219 |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Hagg Lake: Both Boat Ramp A and Boat Ramp C at Henry Hagg Lake |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Willamette Park -1100 12th St, West Linn, OR 97068- 10th Street side |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Cedar Oak Boat Ramp- 4600 Elmran Dr, West Linn, OR 97068 |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Cathedral City Park- 6635 N Baltimore Ave, Portland, OR 97203 |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Rogers Landing County Park- Newberg, OR 97132, Boat Ramp |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Bi-Mart- 2272 Santiam Hwy SE, Albany, OR 97322, Parking Lot |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Baker County Fairground- 2600 East Street Baker City, OR 97814, D Street Parking lot |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Ontario State Park, 2534 Olds Ferry-Ontario Hwy, Ontario, OR 97914 |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | U.S. Highway 26 Weigh Scale, John Day (Across from Sinclair Gas Station). |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Columbia County – Scappoose Bay Marina and St. Helens Marina |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Tillamook Sporting Goods - 2205 N Main Ave, Tillamook, OR 97141 Parking lot |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Mongold State Park at Detroit Lake- North Santiam Highway, Detroit, OR 97342 parking lot |
Sunday, May 21, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Bi-Mart- 1980 Main St, Sweet Home, OR 97386- Parking Lot |
If you are unable to make one of these dates, please learn more about Oregon’s Boating laws and regulations from our agency partners at the Oregon State Marine Board https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/boater-info/pages/statewide-and-local-regulations.aspx.
On Saturday, April 29, 2023, at approximately 10:01 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Hwy-395, near milepost 4A, in Umatilla County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a 2014 Ford F150, operated by Jeffrey Dean Toms (53) of Boardman, was traveling southbound in the slow lane when it struck a female pedestrian, Angela D. Beshers-Liles (50), who was crossing in a non-crosswalk, unlighted section of the highway.
The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMT's from the Umatilla County Fire District #1.
The highway was impacted for approximately 4 hours during the on-scene investigation
OSP was assisted by Umatilla County Fire District #1, Umatilla County 911 Dispatch Center, Hermiston Police Department, and ODOT.
Salem, Ore. — At approximately 5:45 a.m. on May 1, 2023, Salem Police Department officers were involved in a deadly use of force incident on Fisher Road NE in Salem. Officers were attempting to arrest Andrew Erling Kjostad, age 34, who was suspected of multiple shootings throughout Marion County the previous night.
At about 5:01 p.m. on April 30th, 2023, the Woodburn Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on Young Street in downtown Woodburn. A nearby traffic camera captured an image of a white GMC Envoy driven by a male in the area at the time. The vehicle had no license plates.
At about 7:38 p.m. on April 30, 2023, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant was patrolling the area of Lancaster Drive in Salem, in a marked patrol car, when his vehicle was struck with gunfire. Upon stopping to inspect his vehicle, the Sergeant saw a white GMC Envoy with no plates fleeing the scene southbound.
Almost immediately thereafter, at about 7:39 p.m., two Salem Police officers were patrolling Silverton Road NE in Salem, in a marked patrol car, when they heard multiple popping noises. A witness reported seeing a white male shoot at least twice from the driver’s seat of a white SUV towards the Salem patrol unit. A nearby traffic camera captured an image of the driver of a white GMC Envoy shooting towards the Salem officers.
Investigators were able to identify Kjostad as being associated with the white GMC and began actively looking for him in the early morning hours of May 1, 2023.
The Salem Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team was deployed due to the substantial risk Kjostad potentially posed to both police officers and the public. Once located on Fisher Road in Salem, Kjostad ran from officers and was shot by a Salem Police SWAT officer during the attempt to apprehend him. A .45 caliber handgun was found lying near Kjostad at the time of his arrest (picture attached).
The Salem officer involved has been identified as Corporal Adam Waite. Corporal Waite has been with the Salem Police Department for 15 years.
Kjostad was rendered aid at the scene and was transported to Salem Health Emergency Department for treatment of a gunshot wound sustained during the incident. He remains at Salem Health at the time of this press release. No further information is available about his medical condition. No officers were injured during the event.
Pursuant to Marion County Use of Deadly Force (SB 111) protocols, the Marion County District Attorney’s Office requested the Oregon State Police investigate this incident and any involved officers have been placed on paid administrative leave. Investigators from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the Woodburn Police Department and the Keizer Police Department are also assisting with the investigation. As this is an on-going investigation, no additional information is available for release at this time. Any further information will be released by the Marion County District Attorney’s Office at the conclusion of a full investigation and the closure of any potential criminal prosecutions.
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at approximately 2:00 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-101, near milepost 242, in Coos County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Ford Ranger, operated by Dawn Marie Oviatt (53) of Gold Beach, crossed over the centerline and crashed head-on into a southbound Ford F350 pick-up, operated by Terry Ray Nighswonger (63) of Coquille.
The operator of the Ranger (Oviatt) was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the F350 (Nighswonger) was injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
OSP was assisted by Millington Fire and ODOT.
On April 27, 2023, at about 09:44 A.M., an Oregon State Trooper stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Interstate 5, headed northbound, just north of Market St in Salem.
The Trooper observed several signs of criminal activity and asked the driver if there were any drugs in the vehicle.
The driver admitted there was a small amount of cocaine near the center console.
The Trooper located approximately 11.5 pounds of powder fentanyl, 4 pounds of methamphetamine, 1,000 suspected fentanyl pills, and the user amount of cocaine the driver admitted to.
To put this into perspective, 11.5 pounds of powder Fentanyl would provide roughly 3.5 million lethal doses of Fentanyl to the Portland Metro Area- which has a population of approximately 1.8 million people. The yellow, green, blue, and pink powders can be used to make the substance more appealing to youth.
Because of fentanyl’s strength there are growing concerns about fentanyl exposure for first responders and others who might be potentially exposed. It is important now more than ever to take appropriate precautions when fentanyl might be present.
The driver was interviewed by DEA Agents and taken into federal custody pending federal charges.
The passenger was lodged at the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center on related drug charges.