Roseburg Man Arrested For Illegal Dumping - 09/15/25

ROSEBURG, Ore. – A Roseburg man has been arrested for illegal dumping following a brief investigation.

A deputy funded by and assigned to the Douglas County Solid Waste Department located evidence of illegal dumping in the 2000-block of Roberts Mountain Road and launched an investigation. The evidence led to the identification of 80-year-old Kenneth Myers as the suspect. On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Myers was contacted at his residence, taken into custody, and transported to the Douglas County Jail, where he was booked and later released. He faces charges of Offensive Littering, a class C misdemeanor, and Depositing Trash Within 100’ of a Waterway, a class B misdemeanor.

This is not the first complaint of illegal dumping on Roberts Mountain Road or at other locations throughout the county. The deputy assigned to these cases actively monitors problem areas, investigates reports, and takes enforcement action against offenders.

Several years ago, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners funded a dedicated deputy assigned to the Solid Waste Department with the intent of using active enforcement as a strategy to prevent and deter illegal dumping throughout the county.

The Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone who has information about illegal dumping to call (541) 440-4471. Tips and reports can remain anonymous if desired.