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Two Dead In Reedsport House Fire; Suspect Arrested For Murder - 04/17/26

REEDSPORT, Ore. – A Reedsport woman is in custody on murder charges following a residential house fire Thursday night.

 

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, shortly before 11:00 p.m., Douglas County 911 received a report of a structure fire in the 27000‑block of Lower Smith River Road. Callers reported individuals were unaccounted for and possibly still inside the residence.

 

Deputies and firefighters responded to the scene. Upon arrival, deputies attempted rescue and located one individual who was pulled from the house. Despite lifesaving efforts, the 65‑year‑old victim was pronounced deceased. A second victim, aged 67, was also located inside and declared deceased. A third individual was able to escape the residence and was uninjured. Identification of the victims is being withheld pending next‑of‑kin notification.

 

Deputies contacted a female at the scene, identified as 41‑year‑old Pamela Anne Westfall of Reedsport, who was detained. Westfall admitted to intentionally starting the fire inside the residence. Early indications suggest the fire began following a disturbance.

 

Westfall was arrested and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges:


• Murder in the First Degree (2 counts)
• Attempted Murder
• Arson in the First Degree
• Warrant Arrest

 

The Douglas County Major Crimes Team is continuing to investigate the incident. The Sheriff’s Office is the lead investigative agency. The 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.

 

Additional assistance was provided by the Winchester Bay Fire Department, Reedsport Fire Department, Gardiner Fire Department, Oregon State Police Arson Investigation, Oregon State Police Crime Laboratory, Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office, and Reedsport Police Department.

 

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that may assist the case is asked to contact investigators at 541‑440‑4471, referencing Case #26‑1212.

Two Dead In Reedsport House Fire; Suspect Arrested For Murder - 04/17/26

REEDSPORT, Ore. – A Reedsport woman is in custody on murder charges following a residential house fire Thursday night.

 

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, shortly before 11:00 p.m., Douglas County 911 received a report of a structure fire in the 27000‑block of Lower Smith River Road. Callers reported individuals were unaccounted for and possibly still inside the residence.

 

Deputies and firefighters responded to the scene. Upon arrival, deputies attempted rescue and located one individual who was pulled from the house. Despite lifesaving efforts, the 65‑year‑old victim was pronounced deceased. A second victim, aged 67, was also located inside and declared deceased. A third individual was able to escape the residence and was uninjured. Identification of the victims is being withheld pending next‑of‑kin notification.

 

Deputies contacted a female at the scene, identified as 41‑year‑old Pamela Anne Westfall of Reedsport, who was detained. Westfall admitted to intentionally starting the fire inside the residence. Early indications suggest the fire began following a disturbance.

 

Westfall was arrested and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges:


• Murder in the First Degree (2 counts)
• Attempted Murder
• Arson in the First Degree
• Warrant Arrest

 

The Douglas County Major Crimes Team is continuing to investigate the incident. The Sheriff’s Office is the lead investigative agency. The 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.

 

Additional assistance was provided by the Winchester Bay Fire Department, Reedsport Fire Department, Gardiner Fire Department, Oregon State Police Arson Investigation, Oregon State Police Crime Laboratory, Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office, and Reedsport Police Department.

 

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that may assist the case is asked to contact investigators at 541‑440‑4471, referencing Case #26‑1212.

Former Employee Arrested In $28,000 Company Credit Card Fraud Investigation - 04/06/26

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office initiated an investigation following a report of suspected fraudulent activity involving a company credit card at Weekly Bros Inc.
 
The company reported that a former employee, 41-year-old Travis Wayne Goza of Roseburg, had made unauthorized purchases using a company-issued credit card over the course of approximately one year. The total amount of fraudulent charges is estimated to exceed $28,000.
 
The investigation revealed that several unauthorized purchases were made for personal gain. It was further determined that Goza submitted receipts to the company falsely indicating that the purchases were for company business.
 
During an interview with deputies, Goza admitted to making some of the fraudulent purchases. 
 
On Thursday, April 2, 2026, Goza was taken into custody without incident and lodged at Douglas County Jail on the following charges: 
 
• Felony Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card 
• Misdemeanor Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card  
• Theft in the First Degree  
• Theft in the Second Degree 
• Forgery in the First Degree 
 
This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at (541) 440-4471 referencing case number 26-0843.

Former Employee Arrested In $28,000 Company Credit Card Fraud Investigation - 04/06/26

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office initiated an investigation following a report of suspected fraudulent activity involving a company credit card at Weekly Bros Inc.
 
The company reported that a former employee, 41-year-old Travis Wayne Goza of Roseburg, had made unauthorized purchases using a company-issued credit card over the course of approximately one year. The total amount of fraudulent charges is estimated to exceed $28,000.
 
The investigation revealed that several unauthorized purchases were made for personal gain. It was further determined that Goza submitted receipts to the company falsely indicating that the purchases were for company business.
 
During an interview with deputies, Goza admitted to making some of the fraudulent purchases. 
 
On Thursday, April 2, 2026, Goza was taken into custody without incident and lodged at Douglas County Jail on the following charges: 
 
• Felony Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card 
• Misdemeanor Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card  
• Theft in the First Degree  
• Theft in the Second Degree 
• Forgery in the First Degree 
 
This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at (541) 440-4471 referencing case number 26-0843.

Porch Pirate Caught On Camera, Arrested In Myrtle Creek - 03/31/26

ROSEBURG, Ore. – A Myrtle Creek man who was caught on home surveillance committing a package theft was arrested at his home Monday evening.

 

On Monday, March 30, 2026, a homeowner in the 100-block of Othello Avenue in the Green District of Roseburg reported the theft of a package from his front porch. The victim’s home surveillance system, which had recently installed, captured the incident. While conducting follow-up on the video surveillance and other evidence obtained, deputies were able to identify the suspect and determine his home address.

 

When deputies arrived at the suspect’s Myrtle Creek home, they located the stolen item. Ultimately, 45-year-old James Eli Ferch was taken into custody and lodged at the Douglas County Jail for Theft in the Second Degree and a Parole Violation. The stolen item was returned to the victim.

 

Porch Pirate Caught On Camera, Arrested In Myrtle Creek - 03/31/26

ROSEBURG, Ore. – A Myrtle Creek man who was caught on home surveillance committing a package theft was arrested at his home Monday evening.

 

On Monday, March 30, 2026, a homeowner in the 100-block of Othello Avenue in the Green District of Roseburg reported the theft of a package from his front porch. The victim’s home surveillance system, which had recently installed, captured the incident. While conducting follow-up on the video surveillance and other evidence obtained, deputies were able to identify the suspect and determine his home address.

 

When deputies arrived at the suspect’s Myrtle Creek home, they located the stolen item. Ultimately, 45-year-old James Eli Ferch was taken into custody and lodged at the Douglas County Jail for Theft in the Second Degree and a Parole Violation. The stolen item was returned to the victim.