Man Who Drowned In South Umpqua River Recovered And Identified (Photo) - 03/04/26

UPDATE 03/03/2026 3:00 PM

ROSEBURG, Ore. – Divers from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team have recovered the body of the man who drowned in the South Umpqua River last Friday.

On Monday, March 2, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m., deputies and Search and Rescue volunteers began conducting a follow-up search in the South Umpqua River where a man was presumed drowned following an incident on Friday, February 27, 2026.

At approximately 12:47 p.m., a diver located the victim approximately 75 feet downstream from the point where he was last seen. The victim’s body was recovered and transferred to the Douglas County Medical Examiner’s Office. The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Johnathon Michael Laine of Roseburg. 

The incident continues to be investigated as a boating incident. No further updates are expected at this time. 

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ORIGINAL RELEASE 03/02/2026 10:00 AM

ROSEBURG, Ore. – A man is presumed drowned following an incident in the South Umpqua River on Friday.

On Friday, February 27, 2026, at approximately 7:23 a.m., Douglas County 911 dispatchers received a report of a man stranded in the middle of the South Umpqua River yelling for help.

The Sheriff’s Office, along with multiple other agencies responded to the area and located the man in the river near Portland Avenue. Rescue boats from Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Oregon State Police, and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched.

Initial responders attempted to coordinate a rescue, which was only accessible by boat due to the swift current. As boats were responding, the victim lost his grip and was swept downstream. Deputies attempted to throw a rescue rope to the man, but the rescue attempt was unsuccessful. The victim eventually went under the water and did not resurface.  

Recovery attempts continued for several more hours unsuccessfully. Additional search efforts will continue in the days ahead.

Through the investigation, deputies learned the man had attempted to cross the river in a raft, using a stick to move propel himself across the river. The identity of the victim is unknown at this time.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Oregon State Police, Douglas County Search and Rescue, Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Roseburg Fire Department and Umpqua Valley Ambulance.

LOCATED: Missing Person Investigation (Photo) - 02/19/26

UPDATE 02/19/2026 3:15 PM

CANYONVILLE, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has located Hannah Olsen in the Azalea area alive and unharmed. Her family has been notified. The Sheriff's Office would like to thank the community for their assistance in locating her. No further updates are expected. 

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ORIGINAL RELEASE 02/19/2026 12:40 PM

ROSEBURG, Ore. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person identified as 22-year-old Hannah Elizabeth Olsen of Canyonville.

Olsen, who also goes by the names “Quinn” or “Xavier,” was last seen on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m. at her residence in the area of NE Canyon Drive in Canyonville. She is believed to have left the residence on foot later that evening.

Olsen is described as a white female adult standing at 5’6” tall, weighing 140 lbs with dark blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last known to be wearing purple-framed glasses, dark blue and grey zip-up hooded sweatshirt, pink t-shirt, blue sweatpants. She was seen carrying a small black backpack-style purse and a custom white a blue wolf-print blanked with the name Hannah on it.

Family members report that Olsen is currently experiencing a mental health crisis and requires routine medication to manage medical conditions.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Hannah is urged to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 440-4471 referencing case number 26-0538.

Third Arrest Made In Freemont Middle School Investigation - 02/19/26

ROSEBURG, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has continued its investigation into reported injuries to students in the Developmental Learning Center at Fremont Middle School.
 

During the course of the ongoing investigation, deputies reviewed additional evidence and conducted further interviews. Through that process, investigators developed information indicating that a teacher, 35-year-old Nathan Terrance Williams of Roseburg, initiated unwanted and offensive physical contact with several students in the Developmental Learning Center program between January 28, 2026, and February 6, 2026.
 

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Deputies contacted Williams regarding the investigation. Williams was ultimately taken into custody and transported to the Douglas County Jail, where he was lodged on six (6) counts of Official Misconduct in the First Degree and (6) six counts of Harassment.
 

The Sheriff’s Office has worked closely with school district administrators since the initial report, and the district has been cooperative and responsive throughout the investigation. That partnership remains ongoing as both entities continue to prioritize student safety and the well-being of those impacted by the investigation.
 

Anyone who believes to have information related to the investigation is encouraged to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 541-440-4471 referencing case #26-0476.

Instructional Assistants Arrested Following Investigation Into Student Injuries - 02/13/26

ROSEBURG, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has arrested two Instructional Assistants from the Roseburg School District following an investigation into suspicious injuries to a child.

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, deputies were notified by school administrators that two students in the Developmental Learning Center at Fremont Middle School had sustained injuries during the school day. The students' guardians sought medical care. It was discovered that one student had sustained broken bones and another had sustained a laceration requiring sutures.

Deputies began an investigation, conducting interviews and reviewing available evidence. It was determined that during a physical education segment of the curriculum, both students were observed at different times playing behind large rolled-up mats next to a wall.

The first incident occurred when 60-year-old Brian Joseph Marsters of Roseburg, an instructional assistant employed by the school, allegedly ran at a high rate of speed and slammed into the mat, pinning the first child between the mat and the wall and resulting in injury.

Upon further investigation, deputies confirmed the second child was injured in a similar manner when another instructional assistant, 23-year-old Erich Michael Hoque of Roseburg, engaged in similar conduct, injuring the second victim.

Deputies contacted Marsters and Hoque. Both individuals denied participating in any activities that would have caused the injuries or having any knowledge that the students had sustained injuries. Marsters and Hoque were taken into custody without incident and transported to the Douglas County Jail, where they were both lodged on charges of Assault in the Fourth Degree and Official Misconduct in the First Degree.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office appreciates the cooperation of the Roseburg School District during this investigation.