Victim Identified In Lookingglass Homicide Investigation - 10/16/26

LOOKINGGLASS, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is releasing the identity of the victim in Sunday's homicide investigation in Lookingglass. 

The victim has been identified as 65-year-old David Nathan Danford of Lookingglass. Danford was found deceased inside a residence in the 7000-block of Lookingglass Road on Sunday, October 11, 2026, after deputies responded to a call for service at the home. 

As previously reported, 57-year-old Matthew William Bronsert, was taken into custody in connection with Danford's death. Bronsert was lodged in the Douglas County Jail on charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. 

Detectives assigned to the Douglas County Major Crimes Team continue to actively investigate the circumstances surrounding Danford's death. 

Detectives are asking anyone with information related to this crime, including the activites or whereabouts of either Danford or Bronsert leading up to the homicide, to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division at 541-440-4458. Callers are asked to reference case number 26-3196.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional details are available for release at this time. 

Fatal Commercial Vehicle Crash Claims The Life Of A Sutherlin Man - 10/16/26

SUTHERLIN, Ore. - A Sutherlin man died Tuesday morning following a collision involving two commerical log trucks on Fort McKay Road near Oakland. 

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at approximately 3:14 a.m., deputies responded to the 1600-block of Fort McKay Road following a report of a serious motor vehicle crash. 

The preliminary investigation indicates that 37-year-old Tyler Hunt of Sutherlin was operating a 2025 Peterbilt truck westbound on Fort McKay Road when he encountered an eastbound 2025 Peterbilt log truck operated by 60-year-old Roy Way of Summerville, Oregon. 

Investigators determined that the trailer of Way's loaded log truck was traveling partially within the opposing lane of travel. As the trucks approached one another, Hunt was unable to avoid a collision and struck the loaded log trailer. 

Emergency personnel attempted lifesaving measures on Hunt; however, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Way was not injured in the crash and is cooperating with the investigation. 

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office Crash Reconstruction Team responded to document and investigate the collision. Investigators have obtained evidence as part of the ongoing investigation. The Oregon State Police is also assisting with the investigation. 

The circumstances that caused the log trailer to enter the opposing lane of travel remain under investigation.

Both commercial vehicles were removed from the scene by A&S Towing. 

Assiting agencies include the Sutherlin Police Department, Oregon State Police, Sutherlin Fire Department, Umpqua Valley Ambulance and Douglas County Public Works. 

Sheriff's Office And Search And Rescue Volunteers Successfully Locate Missing Roseburg Man (Photo) - 10/13/26

ROSEBURG, Ore. - A coordinated search effort involving the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Douglas County Search and Rescue volunteers resulted in the successful location of a missing 73-year-old Roseburg man Friday evening. 

On Friday, October 9, 2026, at approximately 2:10 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 2800-block of SE Booth Avenue after receiving a report of a missing man. The man's wife reported that her husband, who suffers from dementia and has limited mobility, had last been seen on the evening of Wednesday, October 7, 2026. 

Deputies conducted an initial search of the property but were unable to locate the man. Due to concerns for his safety, particularly given his medical condition and mobility limitations, Douglas County Search and Rescue was activated to assist in locating him. 

As search efforts expanded, a Douglas Alerts notification was issued to residents within a one-mile radius of the residence, providing a description of the missing man and alerting the community to the search. 

At approximately 6:02 p.m., a Search and Rescue ground search team located a packed bag on a neighboring property. The man's wife confirmed the bag belonged to her husband. Search personnel relayed the location to a Sheriff's Office drone operator, who focused aerial search efforts on the surrounding terrain. 

Just eight minutes later, at approximately 6:10 p.m., the drone operator located the missing man on a hillside. Search and Rescue personnel responded to the location and assisted him to safety. Deputies determined the man had fallen down a steep, dry grassy slope with an estimated grade of 35 to 45 degrees and had spent a night outdoors before being located. 

The man was evaluated by ambulance personnel at the scene but declined further medical assistance. He was subsequently escorted back to his residence where he was reunited with his wife and daughter. 

This successful mission highlights the importance of resource coordination, including technology. 

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office extends its appreciation to the Search and Rescue Volunteers, emergency medical personnel, and everyone who assisted with the search. 

Structure Fire Claims The Life Of A Yoncalla Woman - 10/12/26

YONCALLA, Ore. - A morning residential structure fire claimed the life of a Yoncalla woman Sunday. 

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, 911 dispatchers received a report of a fully engulfed residential structure fire in the 100-block of Birch Street in Yoncalla shortly after 10:00 a.m. 

Deputies and multiple emergency response agencies were dispatched to the blaze. As firefighters fought the fire, it became apparent that a female, 56-year-old Carol Lorrain Most of Yoncalla, was missing and possibly had not made it out of the home. Firefighters were able to knock the fire down at 2:23 p.m. Carol's remains were later located inside the home. 

Another occupant of the residence was able to escape the home. He was assisted by the American Red Cross and ADAPT Mobile Crisis Team. 

The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office was notified and responded to the scene. Next of kin notification has been made. 

The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation by the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office. 

Responding agencies included North Douglas Fire & EMS, Sutherlin, Oakland, Fair Oaks, and Elkton Fire Departments, REACH Air Medical Services, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, ADAPT Mobile Crisis Team, Douglas Electric, and the American Red Cross.

Major Crimes Team Investigating Lookingglass Homicide - 10/12/26

LOOKINGGLASS, Ore. - One man is dead and another in custody in an apparent homicide that took place in Lookingglass Sunday.

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, shortly after 3:45 p.m., 911 dispatchers received a call from 57-year-old Matthew William Bronsert of Lookingglass requesting assistance at a residence in the 7000-block of Lookingglass Road. Bronsert lived on the property in an outbuilding. When deputies arrived, they were able to convince Bronsert to come outside to talk with them. Bronsert eventually came out of the residence at 5:53 p.m. At that time, he attempted to assault a deputy and was taken into custody. Deputies noted that Bronsert had blood on his clothing, which prompted them to conduct a welfare check on another male at the property. 

When deputies entered the residence, they located a deceased adult male inside of the main residence with multiple gunshot wounds. The nature of the death appeared to be of foul play, and the victim's name is being withheld pending next of kin notification. 

Bronsert was later questioned and admitted to shooting the victim. He was lodged in the Douglas County Jail on charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

The Douglas County Major Crimes Team was activated and is currently leading the investigation, which remains active. There is no on-going threat to the public. 

The Douglas County Major Crimes Team consists of investigators from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Roseburg Police Department and Oregon State Police working in consultation with the Douglas County District Attorney's Office.

In addition to the Major Crimes Team, assisting agencies included Lookingglass Rural Fire District, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Sutherlin and Winston Police Departments. 

The investigation is ongoing, and no additional details are expected to be released at this time. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact investigators at 541-440-4458 referencing Case #26-3196.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office Tactical Team Assists Eugene Police In Arrest Of Hit-And-Run Suspect - 09/23/26

GARDINER, Ore. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Response Team served a warrant at a residence in Gardiner on Monday, resulting in the arrest of a man wanted in connection to a hit and run in Eugene, which left a pedestrian seriously injured.

On Monday, September 21, 2026, detectives with the Eugene Police department obtained a search warrant for the arrest of 47-year-old Dallas Lee Silva of Eugene. Silva is a suspect in a hit and run incident that took place on July 4, 2026, on River Road near Beacon Drive.

Eugene detectives confirmed Silva was at a residence in the 800-block of 2^nd Street in Gardiner and requested assistance from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Response Team (TRT).

Upon the arrival of TRT, Silva ran out the back of the residence, eventually turning back to run back into the residence where he refused to surrender. After numerous opportunities to surrender, gas was introduced into the residence. Silva began speaking with negotiators and eventually agreed to exit the residence through a window.

Silva was taken into custody and turned over to Detectives from the Eugene Police Department.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Eugene and Reedsport Police Departments.

Douglas County Major Crimes Team Continues Investigation Into Fatal Stabbing - 09/23/26

MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. – The investigation into the fatal stabbing in Myrtle Creek remains ongoing, but detectives are releasing the identity of the teen who died in the September 13^th incident.

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, shortly before 10:45 p.m., 911 dispatchers received a report of a disturbance in which two teens were stabbed at a residence in the 100-block of NE Laurel Avenue in Myrtle Creek. Deputies later learned the stabbing occurred during a physical altercation.

Fire and EMS personnel responded along with law enforcement. Despite lifesaving efforts, 17-year-old, Robert Rosser of Riddle, was declared deceased at the scene.

The second individual, a 17-year-old male whose name continues to be withheld per Oregon law, was transported by ambulance with critical injuries. He was later transported to an out-of-area hospital to receive higher level of care. His condition is currently listed as stable.

The 16-year-old individual who used the knife in the incident has been identified. His name continues to be withheld at this time.

The investigation remains active and ongoing by the Douglas County Major Crimes Team with assistance of the Myrtle Creek Police Department.

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