On Sunday, March 7, 2010, at about 2:30 a.m., Albany Police responded to the Heatherdale Mobile Court located at 950 SE Airport Road on the report of a shooting. At the scene, police learned that 24-year-old Albany resident Jacob Moffatt had been shot in the head. Jacob Moffatt was transported to Samaritan Albany General Hospital where he was treated and released for his injury. Jacob Moffatt was then lodged in the Linn County Jail on several outstanding arrest warrants.

The investigation revealed that 25-year-old Albany resident James Bruce Brawley had fired multiple rounds from a handgun into the trailer where Jacob Moffatt and five other occupants, including a child, were residing. James Brawley fled before officers arrived at the scene. The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation.

On Sunday, March 7, 2010, at about 3:00 p.m., Albany Police Detective surveillance located James Brawley leaving his residence in the 2900 block of Shortridge Place in Albany as a passenger in a vehicle. Detectives followed the vehicle until it stopped in the unoccupied parking lot of the Albany Family and Specialty Medicine clinic located at 1705 SE Waverly Drive.

Detectives and patrol officers took James Brawley out of the vehicle at gunpoint and transported him to the Albany Police Department where he was interviewed and later lodged at the Linn County Jail on the following charges:
• Attempted Murder (2 counts).
• Assault in the Second Degree.

Detectives executed a search warrant on a bag located in the vehicle James Brawley was a passenger in as well as his residence located in the 2900 block of Shortridge Place. Detectives recovered evidence, including a handgun believed to have been used in the shooting, that tie James Brawley to the incident.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding James Brawley or the shooting incident is asked to call Albany Police Detectives at 541-917-7686.

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Attached Media Files: James Brawley Booking Photo.

On Thursday, March 4, 2010, at about 2:50 p.m., the Albany Police Department responded to the Urgent Care Pharmacy located at 1700 SE Geary Street on the report of a robbery. A pharmacy employee reported the pharmacy had been robbed, and the suspect left the store with narcotics.

A pharmacy employee reported that just prior to 2:50 p.m., a male suspect approached the pharmacy counter, and demanded the narcotic, Percocet. The suspect had his hand in his coat pocket as if he was armed with a handgun when he made the demand although a handgun was not actually displayed. The employee complied with the demand and gave the male suspect a bottle of Percocet, after which time the male suspect fled from the pharmacy.

Video surveillance shows the suspect as a heavy-set white male adult, between 50 and 60 years of age, with grey hair and a moustache. He was wearing a yellow fleece coat, a green baseball hat, dark colored shorts, and unknown shoes with black socks.

Anyone with information on this robbery is asked to call the Albany Police Department at 541-917-7680.

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Attached Media Files: Robbery suspect leaving , Robbery suspect at counter , Robbery suspect at counter , Robbery suspect entering

On Monday, March 1, 2010, at about 11:00 a.m., Albany Police Detectives took 65-year-old Albany resident, Ralph Roger Hawthorn, into custody on 1 count of Sex Abuse in the Third Degree. Ralph Hawthorne was cited and released at his home in the 700 block of SE Queen Avenue.

This investigation began on February 17, 2010, when an adult female reported that she had been subjected to sexual contact in late August 2009 by Ralph Hawthorne when she was a patron at his business, Amazing Aquarium, located at 1237 SE 9th Avenue in Albany. The victim reported the incident to police after reading an Albany Democrat Herald newspaper article the day prior that announced Ralph Hawthorne's August 2010 trial date on 17 sex offense counts.

An earlier investigation began on June 11, 2009, after an adult female reported that she had been subjected to sexual contact by Roger Hawthorne when she was a patron at Amazing Aquarium. A second adult female reported that she also had been subjected to sexual contact by Roger Hawthorne when she was a patron at Amazing Aquarium. Following this a female police officer, working under cover, posed as a patron at Amazing Aquarium. During her time in the business, the officer reported that she too was subjected to sexual contact by Roger Hawthorne.

On Thursday, June 18, 2009, Albany Police Detectives took Ralph Hawthorne into custody on 3 counts of Sex Abuse in the Third Degree.

On June 24, 2009, Albany Police Detectives again took Ralph Hawthorne into custody, this time on 1 count of Sex Abuse in the First Degree. An 11-year old Albany resident reported that she too had been subjected to sexual contact by Ralph Hawthorne while at his business with her mother.

Investigators have reason to believe that additional women may have been touched inappropriately while at Amazing Aquarium. Anyone with any information at all is asked to contact Albany Police Detectives at 541-917-7686.

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Attached Media Files: Photo of Ralph Hawthorne

**UPDATE #2**

To avoid confustion regarding our victim we are releasing some additional information:

Victim is a 21 year old, white male adult.

Some media sources are saying the victim is a female. That information is incorrect.

**LOCATION AND SUSPECT DESCRIPTION UPDATE**

The location of occurrance is Highway 99E between 1st St NE and the Clackamas County Line (Pudding River Bridge). It was previously mis-stated as Highway 99E and Main St NE.

Suspect Description: White Male, 5'11", approx. 200 pounds.

At this time there is NO REASON to believe this is connected to the Portland Police case from March 4, 2010 involving Paul Winklebleck.


POLICE IMPERSONATION

On March 6, 2010 at approximately 10:55pm, our victim was stopped by a dark blue/black Dodge Charger with no markings or plates near Highway 99E and Main St NE in Aurora. The "Police Impersonator" obtained the drivers license, registration and insurance of the victim. After the victim questioned the "Impersonator" he returned the identification and left.

Suspect: White male, 5'11", wearing a dark colored uniform shirt with no patches and a badge.

Suspect Vehicle: Dark colored Blue or Black Dodge Charge with blue internal lights that appeared to be on the passenger side visor or dash and black rims. There is no plate information at this time.

We have checked with the surrounding agencies and this was not one of their Officers.

If anyone has had similar sightings, reports or has additional information please contact Officer Scott Reilly. (503) 678-1284 x 53.

At about 0830 02-12-2010 Officers responded to a report of an attempted strong arm robbery in the 700 block of East Main Street. At about 0845 hrs Officers located a possible suspect in a restaurant at Main and SW 3rd ave. The suspect fled on foot when officers approached him. As the suspect ran through the parking lot he was tackled by Sgt. Jason Perdue. As the suspect and Sgt. Perdue fell to the ground and rolled, Sgt. Perdue's leg went under the tire of the police vehicle arriving to assist him with the fight. The suspect was not injured and was taken into custody. Sgt. Perdue was transported to the hospital, treated for a sprain type injury and released. He is at home recovering and expected back to work in about one week. The suspect identified below was taken to the Battle Ground Police Department where an investigation by the Detectives revealed he had a felony warrant for his arrest on other charges. The Detective Division determined that he was not the Robbery suspect and he was cleared of that charge. He was transported and booked into the Clark County Jail for two felony warrants and for resisting arrest. The warrants issued by the Washington State Department of Corrections were for escape charges and possession of a controlled substance. The suspect in the Robbery remains at large and is described as a White Male Adult, bulky black coat, scruffy face, dark hat with brown hair between 5-10 and 6-0 early 30s or late 20s. The suspect slapped the victim and demanded money but ran off empty handed. Anyone with information can contact Detective Hendrickson at 360-342-5244.


Arrested Suspect

Venable, Jody A

21909 NE 267 ct

Battle Ground Wa 98604

DOB/05-28-1988


Contact Info: Lt. Roy Butler

507 SW 1st Street

Battle Ground, WA

360-342-5301 Office

360-901-0435 Cell


Attached Media Files: Booking photo of suspect

Mark your calendars! March 13, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the Beaverton Police Department will be participating in the prescription drug turn-in event; the only state- wide event of its kind. Working together with the Oregon Medical Association Alliance, collection of unwanted and expired drugs from private individuals will be offered, to keep them out of the wrong hands and out of the environment.

Often people don't know how to dispose of unwanted medications. The most common disposal is to flush them down the drain or toilet, unwittingly putting them into the environment. The goal of this event is to avoid illegal diversion while still ensuring the safe and environmentally sound disposal of the medications.

Acceptable items for collection are:
• Expired or unwanted medicine
o Over the counter medicine
o Vitamins and nutritional supplements
o Veterinary medications
o Medications from deceased family members
o Unknown tablets and capsules
• Medications are to be in their original containers, if possible.
• Do NOT bring thermometers, needles, equipment or medical waste of any type.

Police Officers, along with evidence technicians, will collect all non-liquid prescription and non-prescription drugs and package them for proper destruction at an approved facility.

This event is for individual households only. Medications cannot be accepted from businesses such as nursing homes, doctor's offices or any institution or business.

For additional information about safe medication disposal in the home visit www.smartxdispoal.net or www.deq.state.or.us/lq/sw/hhw/collection.htm for other household hazardous waste programs. # BPD #


Attached Media Files: BPD flyer on event

UPDATE - correct spelling on vicitm's name:

Sydney Meryl Coleman


***UPDATE - new information released.

On February 26, 2010, at 10:17 a.m. the Beaverton Police were called to an accident involving a TriMet MAX train and a pedestrian on SW Baseline near SW 175th Avenue.

Witnesses told officers a young woman had been walking westbound on the sidewalk. As she came to the train tracks she apparently stepped in front of the train.

The young woman, 24 year old Sydney Merly Coleman, was from the local area and often takes walks. This morning she was walking along SW Baseline from SW 173rd, when she crossed the TriMet MAX tracks. She was wearing an IPOD and had her hood up over her head.

Witnesses said Ms. Coleman had her head down, seemingly to keep her face out of the rain, and it appeared she did not look up before crossing the tracks.

The Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) was called out and is continuing their investigation. However, preliminary evidence indicates this was an accident that ended in a terrible tragedy.

##BPD##




***UPDATE**

Baseline near 175th has opened in both directions. Max has resumed its normal service as well.
Still no additional information is available. I will do my best to get out updated information as I receive it.

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Original release:

On February 26, 2010, at 10:17 a.m. the Beaverton Police were called to an accident involving a Tri-Met Max train and a pedestrian. This was on SW Baseline near SW 175th Avenue.

When officers arrived witnesses told them the young woman had been walking on the sidewalk, westbound. As she came to the train tracks she apparently stepped in front of the train. There are no indications it was a suicide attempt, merely a very tragic accident.

The victim has not been identified yet. Once we learn her identity and have notified next of kin the information will be released. CART remains on scene investigating.

Baseline from SW 175th to SW 173rd will remain closed while the investigation continues. Max has also been shut down between the Willow Creek platform and Elmonica Station. Tri-Met will provide bus transportation between the two as needed.

No further information is available at this time.

On January 27, 2010, at 3:30 a.m. the Beaverton Police Department was dispatched to a robbery at Plaid Pantry, 13875 SW Farmington Road. It was reported a single male had gone into the store and held up the clerk, using his fingers in the shape of a gun.

The surveillance video had also been released requesting the public's assistance in identifying the suspect; multiple anonymous tips were received. The suspect was identified as Beaverton resident, Jason Alan Lybrand, 25.

On February 12, 2010, at 3:10 p.m. detectives arrested Lybrand for the Plaid Pantry robbery. He will be lodged at the Washington County Jail on the charges listed below:

1. Robbery in the Third Degree Bail: 10,000
2. Failure to Report as a Sex Offender Bail: 20,000
3. Failure to Change Registered Address Bail: 20,000
4. Probation Violation Warrant (Sex Abuse I) Bail: None

A mugshot of Lybrand has been attached; however it's from a 2004 arrest. An updated photograph will be available after Lybrand had been processed at the Washington County Jail. Please contact them directly if you wish to attain the updated photograph.

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Attached Media Files: Lybrand

The first Three Flag Blitz of the year starts February 8 and continues through February 21, 2010. During this two week event the Beaverton Police Department will join hundreds of law enforcement agencies to encourage the proper use of seatbelts and child restraints in vehicles.

Though most Oregonians wear their safety belts routinely, more than 96% of those who don't buckle up represent almost half of all crash fatalities. Both adults and children who are unbelted or improperly belted are five times more likely to be ejected in a crash. The odds of surviving after being thrown from a vehicle are about one in four.

Getting children to ride in booster seats can sometimes be a challenge, but doing so saves lives. Some youngsters think they should be done with boosters, but if they are not the right size for adult restraint systems they aren't protected and depend on responsible adults to protect them.

Oregon law requires the following:

1. A child weighing less than 40 pounds must be restrained in a child safety seat.
2. A child under one year of age or weighing less than twenty pounds must be restrained
in a rear-facing child seat.
3. A child over forty pounds, but under age eight or less than 4'9" tall must be
restrained in a booster seat that elevates them so the lap/shoulder belts fit
correctly.

In addition, while Oregon law doesn't require it, safety advocates recommend that children, ages twelve and under, ride in the rear seating positions. Research indicates that such rear seating reduces the risk if injury by 37% for that age group.

The Beaverton Police Department holds free safety seat clinics throughout the year. The next clinic will be on February 20, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the west lot of the City Hall building. For a calendar with additional free clinic event information, visit www.childsafetyseat.org. To view a video on proper child safety seat installation, visit http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/COMM/carseatvideo.shtml.

##BPD##

Linn-Benton Alert is a notification system that can call or message residents to warn them of impending or occurring emergencies as well as provide critical life-safety instructions when they are needed most. The Linn-Benton Alert will be used only to deliver public safety messages. In many cases residents already will be aware that there is an emergency situation, and the Linn-Benton Alert allows public safety officials to provide crucial information about what people should do in those situations.

Examples of situations where public safety officials might use the alert system would be to provide emergency safety instructions in a hazardous materials accident or natural disaster; to alert residents in a geographic area of a missing child or person with dementia; or to alert a neighborhood to a dangerous person at large in the area.

The Linn-Benton Alert system is an address-based system that will send alerts to landline telephones (both published and non-published numbers) in the zip code areas in Linn and Benton counties. Residents should understand that when they receive the telephone call it is a computer generated message, but should not hang up. Instead, they should listen to the message in its entirety for the important information.

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller states "We have partnered with Benton County as one more way to provide and strengthen our response to community safety in both counties." Benton County Sheriff Diana Simpson agrees stating "The Linn-Benton Alert system is another innovative tool in our all-hazards and multi-layered approach to emergency preparedness." The City of Corvallis is also a partner in the notification effort.

Linn and Benton County residents will also be able to subscribe to receive these messages, with options to select and prioritize multiple phone, e-mail, text and TTY devices to receive the alerts. In other words, those residents with only a cell phone may elect to register with the system in order to receive the alerts. Residents can indicate in which manner they would like to receive emergency alerts by registering in the on-line database. For example, an individual may choose to receive alerts primarily as a text to cell phone message, even if s/he has a landline telephone as well. Persons interested in emergency alerts in Linn and Benton county, who are not residents are also encouraged to sign up for the service. For example, a parent of a university student may register to receive emergency alerts for the area their son/daughter resides in. Linn-Benton Alert messages will identify which agency is issuing the alert, what the warning is about and how urgent the message is, as well as provide instructions for the listener.
Many organizations already are using emergency alerting systems to help them get messages to their members and the rest of the community quickly. Oregon State University and the city of Lebanon both provide similar services. The Linn-Benton Alert system is funded for three years with grant contributions through the state of Oregon and local government funds. Subscriber and land-based information is protected and not sold or shared with any other organization or individuals. For more information or to sign up, those interested can access the Linn County Sheriff's Office web site at http://www.linnsheriff.org/ or the Benton County Sheriff's Office web site at http://www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/.

NEWS RELEASE – For Immediate Release
Benton County Sheriff's Office, Corvallis, OR 97330

Monday, February 22, 2010, Time, BENTON COUNTY, OR – Benton Co

Results of Benton County Sheriff's Office Seatbelt Blitz
The Benton County Sheriff's Office participated in a seatbelt blitz from Monday, February 8, 2010 through Sunday, February 21, 2010. They joined hundreds of law enforcement agencies in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia as part of the Three Flags Campaign.
Patrol Deputies worked special overtime, paid by a grant. The grant is paid by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is awarded to the Benton County Sheriff's Office by the Oregon State Sheriff's Association. The deputies focused on the enforcement of seatbelt laws, speeding violations, and other traffic violations. According to the US Department of Transportation, consistent safety belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes.
Lack of belt use was a major factor in half of all Oregon motor vehicle occupant deaths in 2008. One in three children under the age eight killed or injured in crashes were using adult belt systems (231 children) or were totally unrestrained (16 children) rather than riding in child seats appropriate for their size. Speeding and driver impairment were the other most common causes of injury crashes.
The deputies worked a total of 25 hours, which resulted in the following:
Seatbelt citations: 4
Seatbelt Warnings: 2
Speeding Citations: 5
Driving While Suspended Citations: 2
Speed Warnings: 6
Felony Arrests: 6
Other Citations: 6
Other Warnings: 11
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Fire Departments across Oregon are urging residents to check their smoke alarms when changing their clock to Daylight Savings Time Sunday, March 14th.

The tricky part is, many Oregonians have smoke alarms with ten-year batteries so the old saying, ‘Change your clock, change your batteries' may not be correct for many households.

Smoke alarm laws in Oregon are different from most other states. Since 1999, Oregon law requires:
o All ionization-only smoke alarms sold in the state to have a hush feature; AND
o If it is an ionization-only smoke alarm and is also solely battery-operated, it must also come with a 10-year lithium battery.

Although Oregon law does not require other types of alarms to have 10-year batteries, many smoke alarms are now sold with these long-life batteries. This means if a household member automatically follows the national slogan, they could be removing a perfectly good battery and replacing it at extra expense with a lesser battery!

Therefore, many fire departments are encouraging families to:
1. Check smoke alarms by pushing the ‘test' button to ensure the battery is working,
2. Vacuum the alarms to get rid of dust and cobwebs, and
3. Inspect the alarms to determine if they are ten-years-old or older. If families find that any alarm is over 10 years old, the entire alarm should be replaced with a new one.
* Some alarms with 10-year batteries are tamper proof. If you test the alarm and it doesn't work, the entire alarm must be replaced.

"Oregonians should first test their smoke alarm battery before automatically replacing it," says Oregon State Fire Marshal Randy Simpson. "Long-life lithium batteries have a life span of up to 10 years and if your alarm has one of these batteries, it may not need replacing every time you change your clock. However, if your smoke alarms are ten years old or older you should replace them entirely," says Simpson. "Also remember to test and vacuum your smoke alarm monthly."

Working smoke alarms provide an early warning to a fire, allowing you vital minutes to escape and increasing your chances of surviving a fire.

Safety tips:
• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside each sleeping area
• Replace any smoke alarms that are 10 years old or older
• Ensure that your hard-wired alarms have battery back-ups. If your hard wired alarms, those wired directly into home electrical system, do not have battery back ups, consider replacing them with hard wired alarms that do!
• Never disconnect or remove batteries from smoke alarms for other uses or when it alarms from burnt food or shower vapors. Instead, press the hush feature and/or contact Alice Lasher from Boring Fire District and Sandy Fire District to help determine the best locations in your home for your alarms. Sometimes proper placement of alarms can greatly reduce the need for a hush feature.
• Make a home escape plan and practice it. Remember, children must LEARN to wake up to a smoke alarm; this can only be done by practicing a fire drill with your children during sleeping hours.

For more smoke alarm and fire safety information, contact Alice Lasher at 971-563-3051 or sfd72fmo@Hotmail.com or visit: www.boringfire.com or www.sandyfire.org or
http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/CommEd_SA_Program.shtml.

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Boring Fire District announced award recipients during its annual banquet this February. Fire department members who have shown exemplary character, work ethic and commitment to service were given plaques and recognition.

The individuals listed below have demonstrated the ability to work under extreme pressure, and the desire to learn and to teach. It is individuals such as these that challenge us to meet them at the top.

• Rookie of the Year - FF Trent Morrison
• Firefighter of the Year – FF Mychal McDonald
• Officer of the Year – Lt Dave Anderson

Rookie of the year and Firefighter of the Year are chosen by the Officers of Boring Fire District, Officer of the Year is chosen by the Chief Officers.

Volunteer FF Trent Morrison (Rookie of the Year) participates in public education and outreach efforts and responded to 211 alarms. Trent also participated in 40 Evening Duty accomplished 136 hours of training in 2009.

Volunteer FF Mychal McDonald (Firefighter of the Year) participates in numerous public education and outreach efforts with contagious enthusiasm. Throughout the year, Mychal assisted with Boring Fire District's Teen Firefighter Explorer program. In addition, Mychal completed 172 training hours, responded to 363 alarms, and participated in 40 Evening and 55 Overnight Duty Crew shifts.

Volunteer Lt Dave Anderson (Officer of the Year) is a station leader and very active in station events. Lt Anderson leads by example and is truly committed to the service of his community. In addition to attendance at Officers Meetings and participation in the 1409 program and in mutual aid station manning, Lt Anderson also completed 112 Training Hours, and responded to 419 Alarms!

Capt George Eisert (Employee of the Year) is a positive, fair and dedicated Officer. Capt Eisert demonstrates his commitment to Boring Fire District and the community he serves through his positive can do attitude. His professional manner boosts moral and his personable nature inspires others to excel. A fantastic Ambassador for the district, Capt Eisert steps up to the plate and takes the bull by the horns. His resolve and steadfastness lends confidence to those around him.

The Distinguished Service Award was earned by: Terry Ballard
Terry has served in many roles throughout his 35+ years with Boring Fire. Starting as a Volunteer Firefighter and Dispatcher, Terry eventually also managed the Mapping and Water Supply as well as Safety Officer positions for Boring Fire. Terry will have his retirement party on April 28th this year!

The Award of Excellence was earned by Brian Plumondore
Brian has served Boring Fire District for nearly 25 years and continues to consistently demonstrate his faithfulness and perseverance, while performing his duties in an admirable manner.


Boring Fire District's New Volunteer Association Officers are:
• President, Kourosh Modjtabai
• Vice President, Rick Searles
• Sec/Treasurer, Amy Morrison

For additional information, photographs, or to interview recipients, contact: Alice Lasher at 503-668-2728 direct, 971-563-3051 cell, or 503-237-4152 pager.


Attached Media Files: Boring Fire District Award Winners , Award winners pictured with Boring Fire Chief Doug Branch and Board Members

On Friday February 19th at 3:00 PM Canby Fire was dispatched to a motorcycle accident in the area of Hwy 170 and Goods Bridge. The 911 caller reported the accident victim was a 19 year old male who was injured from a motorcycle accident and was in and out of consciousness. Because the locally stationed Lifeflight was responding to a different emergency, Canby Fire activated the next closest Lifeflight Helicopter based on dispatch information, thus shorting the wait time. The available Helicopter was coming from Longview Washington, 25 flight minutes from Canby. Ackerman Middle School was designated as the Landing Zone.

Canby Firefighters arrived to the dispatched intersection and bystanders lead the crews down a half-mile long, narrow, and pothole filled access road. Upon arrival they confirmed the need for Lifeflight, and began treatment. Witnesses told rescuers that the crash victim (A Happy Valley Man) lost control of his motorcycle, and during his crash his helmet was knocked off his head. The patient was treated for head, shoulder and extremity injuries.

Once the patient was stabilized, crews transported the victim to the football field at Ackerman. Once at Ackerman, crews continued to treat the crash victim until Lifeflight landed, which was literally only five minutes after their arrival.

The sequences followed in this emergency incident demonstrates how careful coordination of emergency resources help save lives. The threshold for utilizing air transportation is the savings of ten minutes of overall transport time to a trauma center. The patient was flown to Emanuel Hospital, and it is estimated that 20 to 30 minutes of transport time were saved utilizing Lifeflight…even when coming from as far away as Longview. In a field where every second counts, time is a priceless commodity.

For patient privacy, Canby Fire will not release the patient's name.

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Contact: Troy Buzalsky- Division Chief
Cell: 503.572.5504


Attached Media Files: Helicopter landing , To Helicopter , Unloading , Treatment Phase , Bike in foreground

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release (Photos Attached)

Please reference CCSO Case Number 10-4694

On 02-12-10, Eric Schmidt reported his 2000, Honda, S2000 sports car had been stolen from the driveway of his Happy Valley home.

Mr. Schmidt's stolen vehicle was soon recovered in rural Gresham on 02-19-10 -- this recovered automobile was located in Gresham completely stripped.

It was determined the suspect had removed every vehicle part possible and cut the shell of this S2000, Honda into pieces. This appears to be the most profitable and latest trend among car thieves.

On 03-01-10, Happy Valley Detective Gil Millett received a tip from Clackamas County Deputy Jon Campbell, that a Matthew E. Gierlich, age 22 -- a convicted car thief -- was believed responsible for the theft of Mr. Schmidt's vehicle, and was now using the stolen parts to rebuild his own Honda, S2000 salvage vehicle. (Photos Attached)

Detective Gil Millett and Happy Valley Deputy Lon Steinhauer, spent the next two days searching for Gierlich and the stolen Honda parts.

On 03-03-10, Gierlich was located in an apartment on Stepping Stone Drive, in Beaverton. Gierlich was subsequently arrested on parole violation charges; then lodged into the Clackamas County Jail. (Photo Attached)

Matthew E. Gierlich, age 22, of Beaverton remains lodged in the Clackamas County Jail, with the related Corrections hold for Probation Violation - Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Zero bail.

Detective Millett then completed an affidavit for a search warrant, and with the assistance of Deputy Steinhauer and other members from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, executed this search warrant on Gierlich's apartment on Stepping Stone Drive, where investigators recovered the vehicle parts that had originally been stolen from Mr. Schmidt's vehicle.

Mr. Gierlich was on parole for auto theft at the time of the theft of Mr. Schmidt's vehicle and it is expected to be facing new automobile theft charges in Clackamas County.

Mr. Schmidt is very pleased with the investigative efforts and resulting arrest of the suspect. Mr. Schmidt is available to comment with interested media. To obain a contact number and address for Schmidt, please contact Public Information Officer, Jim Strovink directly.

***ADDITIONAL TIP INFORMATION BEING SOUGHT***

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information concerning this crime to the contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office's confidential Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949.

Please reference CCSO Case Number 10-4694

Or submit a text crime tip message to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office from a cell phone, all users have to do is send a text message to CRIMES (274637 on your phone keypad) -- with the keyword CCSO as the first word in the message body. Important Reminder: Please do not send emergency messages using the text messaging system – In case of an emergency call 911.

You can also submit a tip by using the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office online e-mail form

Please reference CCSO Case Number 10-4694

Jim Strovink, Detective
Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
(503) 237-2643


Attached Media Files: vehicle two , vehicle one , suspect image

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82ND Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release

UPDATE:

Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. the condition of the pedestrian who was struck while walking in the parking lot of the Damascus Safeway Store, Tuesday evening, remains hospitalized and in critical condition with severe head injuries at Emanuel Hospital, in Portland.

This patient in critical condition is identified as Marianne Ross, age 52, of Gresham.

The involved driver in operation of a 2008, White, Toyota Tacoma, pick-up truck is identified as Keith R. Wiebold, age 49, of Damascus. Wiebold was cited for careless driving by the investigating Clackamas County Sheriff's Deputies on the scene. [END]

Please refer to Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #10-6610

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At 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 02, 2010, Clackamas County Deputy Sheriff's – representing the Damascus Police Department – responded to an automobile / pedestrian accident in front of the address identified as 20151 SE Hwy 212, (Parking lot of the Safeway Store) in Damascus.

American Medical Response arrived on the scene and report identifying the injured pedestrian as an adult female, in her early 50's, who was conscious and breathing.

Investigating Deputy Sheriff's report this female pedestrian was departing the Safeway Store and in the process of walking into the parking lot area of the store. At this point in time, a white sport utility vehicle – operated by a male adult – had exited a parking spot and struck the pedestrian with the front portion of the automobile.

Life Flight was requested and arrived on the scene airlifting this injured female from the landing zone to Emanuel Hospital, in Portland.

At 7:00 p.m. the condition of this patient is declared by attending medical personnel at Emanuel Hospital as in ‘critical condition'.

Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) specialists were summoned to the scene to attend to the emotional needs of the driver involved who was recognized as very distraught.

The attached photographs from the scene and the responding Life Flight
Helicopter in action is provided courtesy of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

This investigation remains under investigation and no additional details available at this present time.

Please refer to Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #10-6610

Jim Strovink, Detective
Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
(503) 237-2643

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release *** (Photos Attached) ***

Please refer to Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #10-6610

At 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 02, 2010, Clackamas County Deputy Sheriff's – representing the Damascus Police Department – responded to an automobile / pedestrian accident in front of the address identified as 20151 SE Hwy 212, (Parking lot of the Safeway Store) in Damascus.

American Medical Response arrived on the scene and report identifying the injured pedestrian as an adult female, in her early 50's, who was conscious and breathing.

Investigating Deputy Sheriff's report this female pedestrian was departing the Safeway Store and in the process of walking into the parking lot area of the store. At this point in time, a white sport utility vehicle – operated by a male adult – had exited a parking spot and struck the pedestrian with the front portion of the automobile.

Life Flight was requested and arrived on the scene airlifting this injured female from the landing zone to Emanuel Hospital, in Portland.

At 7:00 p.m. the condition of this patient is declared by attending medical personnel at Emanuel Hospital as in ‘critical condition'.

Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) specialists were summoned to the scene to attend to the emotional needs of the driver involved who was recognized as very distraught.

The attached photographs from the scene and the responding Life Flight
Helicopter in action is provided courtesy of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

This investigation remains under investigation and no additional details available at this present time.

Please refer to Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #10-6610


Attached Media Files: Life Flight , scene three , scene two , scene one

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82ND Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release *** (Photo Attached) ***

UPDATE

Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. Dorothy Beyer, the missing and reportedly despondent 76-year-old has been located. Dorothy Beyer was located by Search & Rescue personnel a short distance from her residence on S. Hoffman Road, in Oregon City.

Dorothy Beyer appears to be in good physical condition; however, medical personnel –- as a precautionary measure -- is examining Beyer at this time. It is expected Beyer will soon be reunited with her family.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office wishes to thank all the dedicated volunteers that responded to this activated search mission. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office conducts approximately 150 Search and Rescue missions annually in Clackamas County, and is strongly dependent upon the dedicated expertise of all those volunteer organizations that respond to these urgent missions.

Also, a special thanks to media for announcing this ongoing search to the public. This Search and Rescue mission was initiated Friday afternoon and was successfully concluded just before 8:00 a.m. this Saturday morning. [END]


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Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue (SAR) personnel and volunteers searching for a missing and despondent 76-year-old female from Oregon City.

Dorothy Beyer, age 76, was last seen Thursday (February 25, 2010), at her residence located at 14976 S. Hoffman Road, in Oregon City. Dorothy Beyer resides with her daughter and son-in-law at this address on S. Hoffman Road.

Beyer is described as despondent and was last physically observed in the family residence on S. Hoffman Road at 11:30 p.m. Thursday evening. Beyer was also reported to have been possibly heard inside the residence coughing as late as 3:00 a.m. Friday morning.

The Sheriff's Office was alerted to this missing person Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. and upon investigation, activated a Search & Rescue mission in an effort to locate this missing, despondent, 76-year-old female.

This portion of Oregon City is isolated, rural and does not have public transit readily available. Beyer is reported to have departed the residence with no medication, no wallet, no keys –- and left her beloved dog behind at the family residence.

Dorothy "Dottie" Beyer, age 76, is described as a:

• White female adult, age 76
• 5'04"
• 175 pounds
• Gray/white colored hair
• Brown eyes and wears prescription glasses.

Dorothy Beyer is believed to have departed this residence on S. Hoffman Road while wearing a burgundy colored, 3/4 length coat – with a fur collar.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Search & Rescue Coordinators, report having approximately 30 volunteers now actively engaged in the search for this missing woman. These volunteer groups actively deployed with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office for this ongoing SAR operation are identified as:

• Mountain Wave Communications
• Pacific Northwest Search & Rescue
• Search One (Canine)
• North Oregon Regional Search & Rescue (NORSAR)
• Clackamas County 4-Wheel Drive Club

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance from the public with this effort to locate this missing person. Anyone with information concerning this missing person is requested to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. (Photo Attached)


Attached Media Files: Dorothy Beyer

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82ND Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release *** (Photo Attached) ***

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue (SAR) personnel and volunteers searching for a missing and despondent 76-year-old female from Oregon City.

Dorothy Beyer, age 76, was last seen Thursday (February 25, 2010), at her residence located at 14976 S. Hoffman Road, in Oregon City. Dorothy Beyer resides with her daughter and son-in-law at this address on S. Hoffman Road.

Beyer is described as despondent and was last physically observed in the family residence on S. Hoffman Road at 11:30 p.m. Thursday evening. Beyer was also reported to have been possibly heard inside the residence coughing as late as 3:00 a.m. Friday morning.

The Sheriff's Office was alerted to this missing person Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. and upon investigation, activated a Search & Rescue mission in an effort to locate this missing, despondent, 76-year-old female.

This portion of Oregon City is isolated, rural and does not have public transit readily available. Beyer is reported to have departed the residence with no medication, no wallet, no keys –- and left her beloved dog behind at the family residence.

Dorothy "Dottie" Beyer, age 76, is described as a:

• White female adult, age 76
• 5'04"
• 175 pounds
• Gray/white colored hair
• Brown eyes and wears prescription glasses.

Dorothy Beyer is believed to have departed this residence on S. Hoffman Road while wearing a burgundy colored, 3/4 length coat – with a fur collar.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Search & Rescue Coordinators, report having approximately 30 volunteers now actively engaged in the search for this missing woman. These volunteer groups actively deployed with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office for this ongoing SAR operation are identified as:

• Mountain Wave Communications
• Pacific Northwest Search & Rescue
• Search One (Canine)
• North Oregon Regional Search & Rescue (NORSAR)
• Clackamas County 4-Wheel Drive Club

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance from the public with this effort to locate this missing person. Anyone with information concerning this missing person is requested to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. (Photo Attached) [END]


Attached Media Files: Dorothy Beyer

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release

In response to the closure of the investigation conducted by the Gresham Police Department concerning the investigation of Jeff Grahn, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office will be releasing a large volume of reports concerning Jeff Grahn.

All interested media are invited to respond to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Office of Public Information, located at 12700 SE 82ND, in Clackamas -- promptly -- for the scheduled distribution of this material at 2:00 p.m. this afternoon (February 26, 2010).

Jim Strovink, Detective
Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
(503) 237-2643

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Chuck Slaney, Lieutenant, Investigations Divison
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

Updated News Release 2-21-2010 at 2:45pm:

CLACKAMAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE INVESTIGATORS CONTINUE

DEATH INVESTIGATION OF HAPPY VALLEY WOMAN

Please Reference Clackamas County Sheriff Office Case Number 2010-5579

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is able to release the following update regarding the death investigation of Deborah Sue Wallace, age 44.

On February 20th 2010, the Clackamas County Sheriffs Office was called to the residence at 8525 SE Orchard Lane, #27. Investigators have determined this residence was shared by Deborah Sue Wallace and David Ross Updike. Upon arrival at the scene, Wallace was found deceased inside.

As the investigation proceeded, David Ross Updike was taken into custody and lodged at the Clackamas County Jail.

An autopsy of Deborah Sue Wallace was conducted by the office of the State Medical Examiner on February 21st, 2010 and the results of that autopsy are pending. Additionally, investigators executed a search warrant at the residence on February 21st, 2010. Upon further investigation, findings indicate that Wallace's death was not the result of homicidal violence. David Ross Updike has been released from the Clackamas County Jail.

The death of Deborah Sue Wallace remains under investigation with the cooperation of the Oregon State Police Forensic Laboratory and the office of the State Medical Examiner.

End
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The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jeff Davis, Lieutenant
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release

Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case Number 10-5579

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is able to release additional information regarding the Death Investigation that is currently being conducted at 8525 SE Orchard Lane, Space #27 in unincorporated Clackamas County.

The deceased has been identified as Deborah Sue Wallace, age 44.

CCSO Detectives have a person in custody related to the death. The suspect's name is David Ross Updike, age 42. (Please see attached photo.) David Updike has been lodged in the Clackamas County Jail for the following charge:

Murder


CCSO Detectives have determined that Deborah Wallace and David Updike resided together at 8525 SE Orchard Lane, Space #27 and have a domestic relationship.

David Updike has an extensive criminal history and has prior arrests for Assault, Menacing, and Harassment related to Domestic Violence.

David Updike is being held without bail and his initial appearance will take place on Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Clackamas County Courthouse in Oregon City.



Jeff Davis, Lieutenant
Acting Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
(503) 237-2643












The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82ND Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release

On Saturday, February 20, 2010, at 11:47 a.m. Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Deputies were dispatched to a residence located at 8525 SE Orchard Lane, #27, in Happy Valley.

In response to Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Deputies arriving on the scene, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Detectives – representing the Homicide and Violent Crimes Unit - were then summoned to this location to manage this ongoing investigation.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office personnel remain at this address investigating while conducting what is referred to as death investigation at this time.


Jim Strovink, Detective
Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
(503) 237-2643


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/624/2010005579_0300.jpg

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release *** (Photo Attached) ***

On February 19, 2010, at 9:37 p.m. Brandon Michael Dixon, 17-years-old, was arrested by members of the Clackamas County Inter-Agency Task Force, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Unit and the Portland Police Bureau.

Brandon Dixon is believed responsible for a series of armed robberies that occurred during the month of November, 2009, in Clackamas County. In addition, Dixon is believed responsible for a burglary event – where 24 firearms were reported stolen in Clackamas.

These armed robberies were reported to have occurred on the following dates and times, at the commercial establishments identified as:

• The 7-11, November 23, 2009, 2:50 a.m., 7800 SE Lake Road, Milwaukie.
• The 7-11, November 8, 2009, 10:10 p.m., 6897 SE Thiessen Road, Milwaukie.
• Fantasy for Adults Only, November 16, 2009, 5:00 a.m. 15536 SE 82ND Drive, in Clackamas.
• Denny's Restaurant, November 20, 2009, 10:17 p.m., 15815 SE 82ND Drive, in Clackamas.
• Original Philly's, November 21, 2009, 11:10 p.m., 17252 SE McLoughlin Boulevard, (Oak Grove) in Milwaukie.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office investigators wish to acknowledge that the Portland Police Bureau and the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office have been very instrumental by providing assistance during this investigative process.

Brandon Michael Dixon, was arrested without incident, at 9:37 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2010, on SE 93RD and SE Woodstock, in Portland. Dixon was then transported to the Clackamas County Jail and lodged on the related charges identified as:

• Robbery in the first degree – 5 counts
• Burglary in the first degree – 1 count
• Theft in the first degree – 1 count
• Total bail is set at $131,500.00

Dixon is scheduled to make his first appearance on these matters on February 22, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. in Clackamas County Juvenile Court, in Oregon City.


Jim Strovink, Detective
Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
(503) 237-2643


Attached Media Files: Brandon M. Dixon

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82ND Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release *** (No Surveillance Images Available At Present)

Please reference CCSO Case Number 10-5274

On Thursday, February 18, 2010, at 11:55 a.m. a bank robbery occurred at the Bank of America, located at 8315 SE Sunnyside Road, in Happy Valley.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the scene and were unable to locate the suspect.

Robbery investigators representing the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) and the Portland Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) responded to the scene to enhance the investigative effort.

Robbery investigators report the suspect entered the bank, demanded cash and fled the scene on foot -- last observed eastbound on SE Sunnyside Road, from the Bank of America,

This bank robbery suspect is described as a:

• White male adult
• Late 20's - early 30's
• 6'00 - 6'02" tall
• Clean shaven, with a receding hairline
• This suspect was described to have been wearing a long sleeved - black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.

ADDITIONAL TIP INFORMATION BEING SOUGHT

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information concerning this crime to the contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office's confidential Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949.

Please reference CCSO Case Number 10-5274

Or submit a text crime tip message to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office from a cell phone, all users have to do is send a text message to CRIMES (274637 on your phone keypad) -- with the keyword CCSO as the first word in the message body. Important Reminder: Please do not send emergency messages using the text messaging system – In case of an emergency call 911.

You can also submit a tip by using the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office online e-mail form

Please reference CCSO Case Number 10-5274 / CCSO Robbery Detective Dan Kraus

Jim Strovink, Detective
Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
(503) 237-2643

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release *** (Photo Attached) ***

Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #02-5025

On Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at approximately 8:00 a.m. a 30-year-old mother of 4 children; who resides in an unincorporated area of Milwaukie, approached the front counter of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) to report an alleged incident of domestic violence. Assault 4 (Abuse Prevention) – in the presence of children – classified as a Class C Felony act.

This reporting victim states she is the mother of four children ranging in ages from a one-year-old infant, to the eldest being a thirteen-year-old child. The attending Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Desk Officer was informed by this reporting party she was the mother of a one-year-old infant, whose father is identified as a Milwaukie Police Department Detective.

This Milwaukie Police Detective was formally identified to the attending Desk Officer as: Thomas E. Garrett, age 36; who is known to reside in the City of Portland.

The Desk Officer was also informed by this woman that Thomas Garrett allegedly physically assaulted her – in the presence of one or more of her children – minutes earlier, at approximately 7:00 a.m. inside her Milwaukie residence.

The Desk Officer summoned the assistance of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team (DVERT). In answer to this request, a DVERT Detective and uniformed Clackamas County Deputy Sheriff responded to conduct additional interviews and pursue the allegations of this newly reported case of domestic violence.

This team of investigators conducted a number of interviews and compiled all their investigative results. In addition, these specialized investigators initiated direct contact with Milwaukie Police Department supervisors alerting them to the ongoing criminal investigation. Milwaukie Police responded to this notice very professionally and worked in a very cooperative fashion throughout this sensitive phase of this ongoing investigative effort.

It is revealed that Thomas Garrett is regarded as the biological father of a one-year-old infant, whose mother is now alleging to be the victim of this reported domestic violence; which, did not result in any medically required attention to the reported victim. Garrett and his accuser do not reside together and are not considered legally married.

At approximately 5:00 p.m. (Tuesday, February 16, 2010) these Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team investigators – with the mutual cooperation afforded by the Milwaukie Police Department – responded to the Police Department and arrested Thomas Garrett; while he was working his shift at the Milwaukie Police Department.

Garret was very cooperative during this arrest procedure. And, continued to be obliging with investigators while providing and consenting to a formal interview with the inquiring investigators.

This investigative case file will be submitted to the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office for consideration.

At 6:45 p.m. Thomas Garrett had been transported to the Clackamas County Jail and lodged for the related charge of Assault 4 (Abuse Prevention) – witnessed by children present – enhanced to a Class C Felony. Bail scheduled at $15,000. (Photo Attached)

Shortly following his arrival and booking into the Clackamas County Jail, Thomas Garrett posted bail and was released from custody.

Garrett is now scheduled to appear for arraignment on this matter in Clackamas County Circuit Court, March 15TH, at 1:30 p.m.

SPECIAL ATTENTION TO MEDIA

Any employment related matters concerning Thomas Garrett are to be directed to the Milwaukie Police Department, Public Information Officer, Ulli Neitch, at (503) 545-3933.

Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #02-5025[END]


Jim Strovink, Detective
Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
(503) 237-2643


Attached Media Files: Thomas E. Garrett

Dignitaries to meet inside Clackamas County Jail Feb. 17 to celebrate heroin-bust award, $650k in federal funds; media invited

On Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 9:30 a.m., dignitaries and law-enforcement officials from around the state will meet inside the Clackamas County Jail to celebrate two landmark events:

1. A national award given to the Clackamas County Inter-agency Task Force (CCITF) -- for its work with other agencies on a two-year investigation that resulted in the complete dismantling of a complex drug-trafficking organization that had been operating in the Portland area for several years. This investigation resulted in 37 arrests and the seizure of 12 pounds of heroin.

2. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office's receipt of $650,000 in much-needed federal funding.

The media is invited to cover this gathering, which will provide several dramatic visual and interview opportunities.
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EVENT DETAILS:

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Clackamas County Jail, 2206 S. Kaen Road, Oregon City

SCHEDULED TO ATTEND (subject to change):
- Congressman Kurt Schrader, Oregon's 5Th District
- All Clackamas County Commissioners
- Superintendent Timothy McLain, Oregon State Police
- Major Maureen Bedell, Oregon State Police
- Lt. Terri Davie, Oregon State Police
- Col. Stephen Deptula, Oregon National Guard
- Paul Schmidt, US Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Todd Spencer, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division
- Acting Chief Fred Punzel, Sandy Police Department
- Chief Bret Smith, Canby Police Department
- Lt. Jorge Tro, Canby Police Department
- Chief Mike Conrad, Oregon City Police Department
- Lt. Lisa Nunes, Oregon City Police Department
- Chief Jerry Giger, Molalla Police Department
- Chief Terry Timeus, West Linn Police Department
- Captain Ron Schwartz, West Linn Police Department
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MORE INFO ON HEROIN-INVESTIGATION AWARD:

Winner: HIDTA Team Award for Outstanding Investigative Efforts
"Operation Corridor Express"

Investigation team members:

- DEA Eugene Resident Office
- Westside Interagency Narcotics Team (WIN)
- Clackamas County Inter-agency Task Force (CCITF)
- DEA Portland District Office
- Oregon Department of Justice
- Portland Police Bureau's Drug and Vice Division (DVD)

Case overview:

The above-listed agencies and task forces contributed to a two-year investigation called "Operation Corridor Express" that resulted in the complete dismantling of a complex drug-trafficking organization that had been operating in the Portland area for several years. This investigation resulted in 37 arrests and the seizure of 12 pounds of heroin.

The investigators were nominated for a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program Team Award for Outstanding Investigative Effort.

A detailed breakdown of the particulars of this case -- with photos -- will be available to media outlets at the Feb. 17 gathering.
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MORE INFO ON FEDERAL FUNDING:

On Dec. 13, 2009, the Senate passed the FY2010 omnibus spending bill -- which included Commerce-Justice-Science (CJS) funding. Clackamas County had an earmark request for public-safety funding to help fight the methamphetamine scourge.

Congress granted Clackamas County its full request of $650,000.

This money will expand the efforts of the Clackamas County Inter-Agency Task Force by involving the County Health, Housing and Human Services Department to serve children with mental health and addition disorders and to broaden outreach to families who are at risk. The expanded initiative will focus on repeat adult or juvenile offenders who sell, manufacture or use methamphetamine. This collaboration will make the County more efficient and effective at eradicating this destructive drug and associated crimes.

MEDIA INVITED TO ATTEND

Complimentary light refreshments will be available at this event.

Please contact Clackamas County Sheriff's Office PIO Det. Jim Strovink for details. [END]

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release *** News Conference Announcement ***

Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts will be conducting a news conference and presenting a statement to all interested media today, Tuesday, February 16, 2010, promptly at 2:30 p.m. This news conference will be conducted at the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office - Public Safety Training Center, located at 12700 SE 82ND Avenue, in Clackamas.

Sheriff Craig Roberts will be addressing the resounding impact of the tragic event that occurred in Gresham last Friday evening, which involved an off duty Clackamas County Deputy Sheriff. [END]

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release

On Friday evening, February 12th, startled Clackamas County Sheriff's Office personnel and our community were made aware of a tragic death investigation being conducted by investigators of the Gresham Police Department.

This heartbreaking event has resulted in multiple victims. Our devoted members of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office wish to express and extend their sincere condolences to ALL the victim families involved that have received the blazing brunt of this heartbreaking event.

It is with a great deal of remorse, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office acknowledges the off duty death of Sgt. Jeffrey A. Grahn, age 46. Jeffrey Grahn was first hired by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office in February, 1995, and promoted to the rank of Sergeant in August, 2003.

With the utmost reverence extended to the involved victim families and to the integrity of the ongoing death investigation conducted by the Gresham Police Department, please continue to direct all media inquiries concerning this ongoing death investigation to the Gresham Police Department. [END]

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release *** (Photos Attached) ***

On Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. members of the Clackamas County Water Rescue Consortium responded to a reported fisherman in jeopardy of drowning in the Sandy River, near the address of 11021 SE Lusted Road, in Sandy.

Responding water rescue personnel learned the male subject had been fishing with his son along the Sandy River and while attempting to traverse around a dangerous section of river embankment, he became perilously wedged inside an inner tube –- with only his head protruding above the water of the powerful current of the Sandy River.

Rescue personnel were relieved to discover the involved fisherman was conscientiously wearing a personal floatation device (Lifejacket) while in the River and most probably contributed to his safety.

This rescue activity was conducted an estimated 300-yards above what is commonly referred to as the ‘pipeline' portion of the Sandy River, situated a short distance down stream from Dodge Park.

This rescued and uninjured fisherman is identified as David A.Imholt, 58, of Oregon City. Imholt was fishing with his son Trask Imholt, 30, also of Oregon City at the time of the mishap involving his father. Recognizing his father was having difficulty, Trask Imholt immediately contacted emergency services, which caused the quick response of the Clackamas County Water Rescue Consortium to the scene.

Members of the Sandy Fire Department, who were first on the scene, located David Imholt on the opposite side of the Sandy River. The attached photographs captured the rescue activity as members of the Sandy Fire Department, Clackamas Fire District 1 and Clackamas County Sheriff's Marine Deputies assisted Imholt to safety from the 43 degree water of the Sandy River.

American Medical Response personnel treated Imholt with heat packs at the scene and considered in good condition.

All attached photographs are provided courtesy of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.[END]

Jim Strovink, Detective
Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
(503) 237-2643


Attached Media Files: image three , image two , image one

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release ** (Surveillance Video Attached) **

Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case 10-4128

News Release from: Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office

Deputies respond to reported OxyContin-motivated armed robbery

Previously Posted: Feb. 6, 2010, 3:48 p.m.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a reported armed robbery motivated by desire to obtain OxyContin.

At 1:09 p.m. on Feb. 5, a lone woman went into the Walgreen's Pharmacy at 9159 SE 82nd Ave. in unincorporated Clackamas County, south of the City of Portland. The female reportedly told the pharmacist she had a gun and would shoot if she did not receive OxyContin. (Video Attached)

The woman then fled on foot in an unknown direction from the Walgreen's, and no vehicle was witnessed leaving the area.

OxyContin is Purdue Pharma's brand for time-release single-ingredient oxycodone oral medication. Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic medication synthesized from opium-derived thebaine. OxyContin is designed to provide a sustained analgesic property (reducing the effects of intense pain). OxyContin is highly addictive; most abusers of the drug crush the tablets in a effort to defeat the time-release function.

The female suspect is described as follows:
• White woman
• Approximately 30 years-old
• 5'11" to 6' tall -- med. build
• Having a darker complexion, with bruising and or discoloration on the left side of her face. (This bruising is consistent with a person who is addicted to Opiate drugs like OxyContin.)
• Wearing a gray "hoody" sweatshirt pulled down over her hands, dark pants and dark colored shoes.

A person suffering from an addiction will do just about anything to get the drug he or she craves, and as such should be considered potentially dangerous.

This woman claims to be armed, and caution should be used when she is located or spotted by citizens.

The robbery was captured on video, and that video will be given to the press when it is available. The investigation is ongoing, and will followed up on by Clackamas County robbery detectives.

SEEKING SUSPECT INFORMATION

Anyone with information on this robbery is urged to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Tip Line -- by calling 503-723-4949 or by using the on line e-mail form.

Or submit a text crime tip message to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office from a cell phone, all users have to do is send a text message to CRIMES (274637 on your phone keypad) -- with the keyword CCSO as the first word in the message body. Important Reminder: Please do not send emergency messages using the text messaging system – In case of an emergency call 911.

Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case 10-4128

Jim Strovink, Detective
Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
(503) 237-2643


Attached Media Files: Walgreen robbery suspect

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82ND Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release ** (Photos Attached) **

All photos attached provided courtesy of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #10-4488

On Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at 7:01 a.m. Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to a head-on collision involving a total of 4 vehicles on NE Arndt Road -- just east of Airport Road NE, in Aurora.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Deputies investigating this crash report a 2000, Chevrolet, S-10, Red, Pick-up Truck was traveling east on NE Arndt Road and unlawfully passed another vehicle on the right. This 2000, Chevrolet, pick-up truck is believed to have been traveling at a high-rate of speed, lost control and careened into the opposing westbound lane of traffic.

This described pick-up truck was found to be in operation by Michael F. Lee, Jr, age 49; of Canby, who was transported from the scene by Woodburn Ambulance with minor injuries to Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital, in Portland.

Michael Lee, Jr. was contacted at this hospital by investigating Deputy Sheriff's and cited for both reckless driving and driving while suspended. There were no passengers in the Michael Lee, Jr. vehicle at the time of this crash.

Three automobiles traveling westbound on NE Arndt Road at the time were struck by the errant truck as it careened into the westbound lane of travel.

The first on-coming vehicle struck received a glancing blow on the drivers door and is described as a 1996, Purple, Plymouth Voyager, Van. The sole occupant driver of this van was not visibly injured and not transported from the scene.

The second vehicle struck head-on -- as the Michael Lee, Jr. pick-up truck continued moving eastbound along the roadway -- is described as a 1988, Blue, Ford, F-150, pick-up truck. The male driver of this vehicle was reported to have received minor injuries in the collision and transported from the scene by Woodburn Ambulance to Meridian Park Hospital. This injured driver transported from the scene is identified as Hector M. Estrada-Vargas, age 45, of Canby.

The third and final vehicle involved in this crash is described as a 1997, Red, Ford, F-350, pick-up truck. This vehicle was also struck in the front end of the vehicle at the conclusion of this multiple collision crash. Fortunately, the operator of this involved vehicle was not visibly injured and was not transported from the scene of the crash.

All photos attached provided courtesy of the Clackamas County Sheriff's office. [END]


Attached Media Files: image six , image five , image four , image three , image two , image one

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82ND Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release ** (Photos Attached) **

Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #10-2830

The victim of this crime, Joel Jensen, resides in Washougal, Washington and is the victim of a mail theft that occurred at his residence in Washougal. As a result, Joel Jensen has since received a number of unauthorized transactions conducted on his stolen MasterCard -- unauthorized transactions conducted here in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Between December, 26TH and January 13TH, 2010, a number of unauthorized credit card transactions were incurred on the Jensen stolen MasterCard at the following locations: The Talbert Car Wash, in Clackamas; the Union 76 Station, in Clackamas and the Fred Meyer Store, located on SE 82ND Avenue, in SE Portland.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Deputies pursuing this investigation obtained store surveillance images of the suspect couple (Photo Images Attached) and appear in the provided photos as described:

 White male, possibly Hispanic, adult, 25 - 30 years of age, 5'10", medium build, with black medium length hair. This suspect is featured wearing a dark colored/zip-up sweatshirt, and blue jeans.

> White female adult, 20 - 25 years of age, 5'08", medium build, with long
blond hair. This woman is featured wearing a black hooded sweatshirt - with
fleece on the inside and blue jeans.

This female was observed and recorded on the store surveillance system removing the stolen credit card from her wallet and conducting the fraudulent transaction in the self-service checkout stand at Fred Meyer, on January 13Th. (Photos Attached)[END]

SEEKING SUSPECT INFORMATION

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information concerning this crime to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office's confidential Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the on line e-mail form.

The public can also submit crime-tip text messages to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office from a cell phone. All users have to do is send a text message to CRIMES (274637 on your phone keypad) -- with the keyword CCSO as the first word in the message body. Important Reminder: Please do not send emergency messages using the text-messaging system -- in case of an emergency, call 911.

Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #10-2830

News Release ** (Photos Attached) **

Jim Strovink, Detective
Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
(503) 237-2643


Attached Media Files: male suspect image 2 , male suspect , female image #2 , female suspect

Photo images provided courtesy of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. There are no additional images to provide. [The End]


Attached Media Files: last vehicle video , vehicle video

Still images and video provided courtesty of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.


Attached Media Files: vehicle video , image 14 , image 13 , image 12

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82ND Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release ** (Video and Photos Attached) **

Monday, February 08, 2010 at 11:50 a.m. Clackamas County Sheriff's Patrol and Clackamas Fire District #1 rescue personnel, responded to a vehicle that crashed through a concrete wall in a parking structure located at the Willamette View Manor, 12705 SE River Road, in Milwaukie.

When Sheriff's Deputies arrived on the scene they were amazed to witness the involved vehicle hanging precariously from the exterior wall of the concrete parking structure. With extraordinary good fortune -- no one was injured in this crash.

Sheriff's Deputies located the driver of this vehicle Kenneth Schiedel, 83, a resident of the Willamette View Manor. Deputies report the Lexus automobile Schiedel had driven through a 4' x 10' section of concrete, had only one tire remaining in contact with the flooring. Schiedel was not injured during this incident and may have experienced a medical type of episode that caused this crash. Schiedel was the sole occupant in the vehicle and was out of the vehicle upon arrival of the Deputy Sheriff's investigating this incident.

Although Kenneth Schiedel was not injured he was very grateful no one was injured as a result of this mishap.

Schiedel retained his composure and sense of humor during the investigation and told an investigating Deputy who was asking for his name and drivers license," My name? My name is MUD now!" And Schiedel summoned it all up with his final comment of, "I always told them they needed another exit in here." [END]


Attached Media Files: vehicle , veh 8 , veh 7 , veh 6 , veh 3 , veh 2 , veh1

Fire District 3 responded on March 8th at 1532 hours to the report of a grass fire caused by downed power lines at 232 AVE and 169 ST. Engine 31 and Battalion 31 arrived to find no active fire but instead a school bus trapped between two downed power lines. A brief wind storm caused a tree to fall into the power lines. The bus was full of 25 Hockinson Primary School students. Fire District 3 and school personnel escorted the students off the bus a safe distance from the downed power lines and placed them on another bus for transportation home. 232 AVE remains closed from 169 St to Horne RD while Clark Public Utilities repairs the power lines. A total number 4 Fire District 3 units and 2 Clark County Sheriffs units assisted in blocking the roads and assisting the students. No injuries were reported.


Attached Media Files: Fire District 3 Photo 4 , Fire District 3 Photo 3 , Fire District 3 Photo 2 , Fire District 3 Photo 1

Fire District 3 responded to a fall victim at 21216 NE 227 AVE. Engine 33 and Battalion 31 arrived to find an 8 year old boy who had fallen from a moving vehicle. The boy landed on the asphalt street in front of the address. He was quickly assessed by emergency responders who determined his injuries to be serious. Life Flight helicopter was requested to transport the patient. A landing zone was placed at 207 AVE and 209 ST. Life Flight transported the patient to Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Medic 27 with Clark County Fire and Rescue and the Clark County Sheriffs Office also responded.


Attached Media Files: Fire District 3 Photo 4 , Fire District 3 Photo 3 , Fire District 3 Photo 2 , Fire District 3 Photo 1

Battalion Chief Jeff Stewart has completed the U.S. Fire Administration's Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP)at the National Fire Academy. Stewart was awarded the certificate after completing the four year program. Students attend four two-week sessions at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and complete four applied research projects to meet the graduation requirements. Classes include Executive Development, Leading Community Risk Reduction, Fire Service Operations in Emergency Management, and Executive Leadership.

The National Fire Academy is the premier training site for the fire service. There are less than 2,500 EFOP graduates worldwide.

Battalion Chief Stewart has been a member of Fire District 3 since 1986. He has served as Battalion Chief, Captain, Firefighter, Volunteer Resident Firefighter, and Volunteer Firefighter during his 24 years of service.

Stewart is married to Darcy and has two-year old twin daughters, Ashlee and Brooke.


Attached Media Files: Fire District 3 Fire Chief Steve Wrightson presents Battalion Chief Jeff Stewart with the EFOP Certificate

A structure fire burned a two story home northeast of Battle Ground this morning. The fire was reported at 10:31 today. The home is located at 20714 NE 265th St. The home was occupied by three people at the time of the fire. A 19 year old male was awaken by smoke in the basement of the home. He evacuated the home with his parents and called 9-1-1.

Fire District 3, Clark County Fire & Rescue,American Medical Response and the Clark County Sheriffs Office responded to the scene. Five fire engines, one water tender,and four staff vehicles responded with twenty fire personnel; one Clark County Sheriff and two American Medical Response personnel were on scene.

Susan Anderson, Deputy Fire Marshal, Clark County Fire Marshal's Office determined the fire started in the furnace, located in the basement.The fire extended to the main floor of the house. The smoke detectors in the home did not operate during the fire. There were no injuries.

Smoke and fire damage were extensive.

Photos taken by Deputy Craig Marler, Clark County Sheriffs Office are attached.


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/1566/2010-02-20_Structure_Fire_4 , 2010-02/1566/2010-02-20_StructureFire3 , 2010-02/1566/2010-02-20_Structure_Fire2 , Sheriffs Office Photo of Fire Before Fire Extinguishment Started , After Knockdown

Fire District #3 responded at 1853 hours to a three car accident east of Battle Ground in the intersection of 199 Street and 167 Avenue. Two engines, one squad, and nine personnel responded. The crews arrived within minutes to find that two of the three vehicles hit head-on. One vehicle had an engine compartment fire that was quickly extinguished by fire personnel. Both vehicles suffered extensive damage while the third suffered minor damage. There were three patients total. Two patients were transported by AMR (American Medical Response) ambulance to Southwest Washington Medical Center.


Attached Media Files: CCFD #3 Picture 1 , CCFD#3 Picture 2 , CCFD#3 Picture 3

Fire District 6 crews responded to a report of a tree on top of a man at 9409 NW 9th Ave. at 10:34am today. The tree was located in the backyard of the home. The 36-year old victim was face down on a fallen tree straddling it when crews arrived. It appears that the man was topping the tree when it fell with him on it. He was not wearing a helmet. The victim was transported to the trauma center at Southwest Washington Medical Center. I've attached a picture of today's response.


Attached Media Files: Tree Cutter Injured

Fire District 6 crews respond to a commercial building fire in Hazel Dell. Crews were called to the scene after a fire alarm at 9901 NE 7th Ave. Bldg. B activated just before 6:20pm. Investigators believe failure in electrical wiring for an old neon sign is to blame. The faulty wiring is located on the underside of the building's eave. The fire moved from the east eave to the second floor of the building which was being used as office space for 3 separate businesses. The first floor on the east end of the building is vacant. When crews arrived they saw heavy smoke and flames from a window on the second floor. At that time the fire was upgraded to a second alarm. There are no injuries and damage to the building is minimal thanks mostly to the building's fire sprinklers. The fire marshal estimates the structural damage to be $20,000. Damage to the building's contents is estimated at $15,000. Fire District 6 sent 5 engines and Vancouver Fire assisted with 3 engines and a ladder truck. Crews had the fire contained within 20 minutes.


Attached Media Files: Commercial Building Fire 2 , Electrical Cause , Commercial Building Fire

******************Update*********3/9/2010*************

As a result of the on-going investigation into this crash, it was discovered that a 21 year old friend of the juvenile driver had purchased the alcohol for him.

Investigators were able to speak with the friend this morning. He was arrested for three counts of supplying alcohol to a minor, and booked into the Clark County Jail.

The friend is identified as Wesley Partrigde, 21 year old resident of Camas, WA.


Prepared by Sgt. C. Rothenberger
Pager (360) 418-5304

**************** End of Update*******************







At approximately 5:30 AM on 022710, Clark County Sheriff's Office deputies and East County Fire and Rescue emergency medical personnel responded to NE Stauffer Road at NE 302nd Avenue in response the report of a single car collision with an occupant reportedly trapped inside the vehicle.

Initial findings indicate the juvenile driver was traveling westbound on NE Stauffer Road when he failed to navigate a curve at 302nd Avenue and left the roadway before colliding with a utility pole. At this time, it appears speed and alcohol were contributing factors in this collision.

The investigation also discovered the driver, the only occupant at the time of the collision, left a party at 4:00 AM.

Life Flight then transported the driver to a local hospital, where he is currently in critical condition.

The juvenile driver of the 1989 burgundy VW is a Camas resident.

The Sheriff's Office Traffic/Homicide unit is investigating the collision. Case #s10-2999

On February 16th, 2010 two subjects used a stolen credit card to make a purchase at the Wal-Mart Store located at 221 NE 104th Avenue, Vancouver, WA.

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help in identifying these two subjects. If you have information regarding the identity of these subjects, please call Clark County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at 1-877-CRIME11. (1-877-274-6311)


Attached Media Files: 2010-03/1172/Walmart3.jpg , 2010-03/1172/walmart02.jpg

On 03/05/10 Clark County Sheriff's Office responded to a suspicious circumstance involving an explosion at 7409 NE 161st PL, Vancouver Wa . Upon arrival deputies were informed by the Vancouver Fire Department, who was already on scene, that three vehicles were on fire. It was also discovered that the flames from the fire caused damage to the residence Based on the preliminary investigation, the incident was determined to be arson. The vehicles had been set fire by the use of gasoline. The suspect(s) are still unknown at this time and the Sheriff Office continues to investigate the incident.

On February 21st, 2010 at approximately 6:30 pm Clark County Deputies responded to a two vehicle injury collision at the 7300 block of NE 182nd Avenue. A privately owned dump truck had stalled partially in the north bound lane of NE 182nd Avenue at the 7300 block. The driver of the dump truck, identified as Clyde Andrews, a 53 year old Vancouver man, reported that it had been necessary to shut off the truck's lights in order to restart the truck. The driver was able to restart the truck and was rolling backwards into N/B lane of NE 182nd Avenue. A north bound vehicle operated by Adam Cushman, a 35 year old Vancouver man, impacted the rear of the dump truck with his 1996 Honda Accord. Cushman was pronounced deceased at the scene. Cushman was on his way home from work as a Portland Police officer.

At this time Traffic Homicide detectives do not believe Alcohol to be a factor in this accident in either Cushman or the driver of the dump truck who voluntarily submitted to a blood draw. The results of this blood draw are pending.

There were no citations issued for this accident.


There is nothing further to release regarding this incident at this time

Prepared by
Sgt. Scott Schanaker

scott.schanaker@clark.wa.gov
360-397-6150

Vancouver Washington: On February 15th at 6:10 pm The Clark County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a report of an Armed Robbery at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 13608 NE 84th Street in Unincorporated Clark County. Upon arrival deputies were advised that a subject had entered the shop and went to purchase an item, when the cash drawer was opened, the subject displayed what was described as a large folding knife and demanded the money from the till. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money and fled on foot. A K-9 track was attempted with out success.

The suspect was described as a:

Hispanic Male, approximately 21 years of age, approximately 5'10" tall with an acne scarred face, wearing a dark grey hooded sweat shirt, blue jeans, and a dark ball cap with the word "SOX" on the front.

Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to call the Clark County Sheriff Office Central Precinct at 360-397-6195.

On February 11th 2010 at approximately 11:34 AM deputies responded to 5515 NE 45th Ave. on information from Department of Corrections that a Jalyssa C. Wegesa, a 23 year old Vancouver woman, was at the residence and she had a Misdemeanor no bail warrant for her arrest. Jalyssa was also reportedly high on methamphetamine or cocaine. As deputies were arriving in the area Jaylssa stole a white Subaru hatchback from the home's driveway and left at a high rate of speed. Deputies caught up to the Subaru and observed the vehicle fail to stop at numerous stop signs continued high speed and erratic driving. The pursuit of the Subaru proceed to I-5 and headed southbound into Portland. The Subaru was observed passing other vehicles on their right at high rates of speed, narrowly missing numerous collisions and forcing vehicles off the roadway. The Subaru refused to stop for the deputy's emergency lights and sirens. Due to the freeway congestion and high rate of speed of the Subaru it was determined to be unsafe to attempt a Pursuit Immobilizing Technique, or P.I.T. However, due to the vehicle's outrageous driving, the extreme threats it demonstrated to public safety, and the apparent impairment of the driver the pursuit continued into Portland onto the 405 freeway. The Subaru exited the 405 freeway at 6th Avenue, speeding through the red light. At 6th Avenue and Barbur Boulevard the vehicle failed to successfully negotiate a turn and ultimately crashed into another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured. Jaylssa was transported to Portland's Adventist hospital as she was hysterical and uncooperative. Jaylssa was also complaining of indeterminate pain.

At this time it is unknown what, if any, substance impairment Jaylssa may be under. Clark County and Portland Police Detectives are currently working on securing a warrant for a Blood Draw on Jaylssa.

Jaylssa will be charged in Clark County with; DUII, Reckless driving, Attempt to Elude, Theft of a Automobile. Possible charges in Portland could be: DUII, Reckless driving, Attempt to Elude, and Possession of Stolen Property.

There is no further information regarding this incident at this time.

Prepared by Sgt. Scott Schanaker
scott.schanaker@ clark.wa.gov
360-635-2089

Vancouver, WA – February 9th, 2010 – The Clark County Sheriff's Office, Marine Patrol Unit will offer an Adventures in Boating education course for Washington boaters seeking their boater education cards. This eight hour course will provide boaters the basics of safe boating that all recreational boaters should know. This course was developed specifically for the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and is taught by officers who are certified by the agency.

The course will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20th, 2010, at the Clark County Operations Center, 4700 NE 78th Street, Building B1. Seating is limited and families are encouraged to attend. The course fee is $10 and the Adventures in Boating Washington manual and exam will be provided at the class. Children 12-17 are free with a paying adult.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2010, boat operators ages 12 to 30 years old will be required to carry a boater education card when operating a boat 15 horsepower or greater on Washington's waterways. The card requirement will be phased in through 2014, when all boaters born on or after Jan. 1, 1955, will be required to have a card. Boaters born before Jan. 1, 1955, are exempt from this law. Cards cost $10 and are good for a lifetime. Oregon boaters are allowed to operate their vessel in Washington with their Oregon boater education cards. Washington cards also work in Oregon.

For more information about this class or to reserve your seat, please contact Deputy Todd Baker at (360) 397-2106 or by e-mail todd.baker@clark.wa.gov. For information on the Mandatory Boating Safety Education Program, visit online at www.parks.wa.gov/boating.

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office has two more people in custody today in relation to the ongoing criminal investigation stemming from the arrest of Devin Wilmoth on February 11 on charges of Robbery and Attempted Murder.

Charged in relation to a crime spree in Columbia County that includes Burglary, Robbery, Attempted Murder, Attempted Kidnapping and Theft are Ezra St. Helen, 23, Rainier, and Darren Cornwell, 36, Fairview. Investigators believe Wilmoth(26, Clatskanie), St. Helen and Cornwell are responsible for a string of violent crimes against numerous individuals in Columbia County, and that there could still be more victims and suspects involved.

These most recent arrests are the result of a three-county, multi-agency investigation. Assisting the Sheriff's Office in its investigation have been members of the Columbia Enforcement Narcotics Team (CENT), the St. Helens Police Department, Fairview Police Department and the U.S. Marshals office, who have played major roles in the investigation. The Rainier and Clatskanie Police departments and the Oregon State Police have also helped with the investigation, Sheriff Jeff Dickerson said.

"After the arrest of Wilmoth, we began to hear of other crimes that had been occurring and leading up to the events of February 9, when we believe Wilmoth stole Andrew McKinley's pickup at gunpoint and fired several shots at him," the sheriff said. "We now believe the events of February 9 were the last in a series of violent crimes perpetrated against people who the suspects figured would not go to the police."

Information thus far has led to indictments and arrests of the three suspects, and there could be additional crimes and suspects, the sheriff said.

"What we know thus far is that there are three – potentially four events beginning in mid-January where these suspects and possibly others robbed other victims at gunpoint and even fired shots at them, similar to the events we know about on February 9 with our victim, Mr. McKinley," Dickerson said.

Investigators believe Wilmoth, St. Helen and an unknown female suspect went to a home in Rural Columbia County on January 20 and robbed the resident at gunpoint. The male victim was known to at least one of the suspects, who got away with $1,500. The investigation shows the motive was to take drugs, money and valuables from the victim, who was unconvinced to surrender the cash until Wilmoth fired a shot just past him at point blank range on January 20.

Earlier that same day, Wilmoth and St. Helen, along with another unknown female burglarized a rural Columbia County residence.

On January 27, investigators believe Wilmoth, St. Helen and Cornwell returned to the residence where they had committed the burglary and robbed the male victim of $2,500 at gunpoint. They also attempted to kidnap the victim, forcing him into the back of a pickup truck at gunpoint, the victim escaped and ran into the woods to hide.

That same day, Wilmoth, St. Helen and Cornwell are believed to have accosted the male victim they had robbed of $1,500 on January 20th, tackling him as attempted to get away from them and relieving him of $50 the victim had on his person. They also attempted to kidnap this victim, but he, too, escaped into the woods nearby.

"In all these instances," Dickerson said, "we believe the suspects thought they could get away with their crimes without being reported." He said the investigation continues to focus on other reports of similar crimes in the county.

Cornwell was arrested at his residence in Fairview without incident with the assistance of the Fairview Police Department on February 24, after he was indicted by the Columbia County Grand Jury. St. Helen was taken into custody at his residence in the Price Road Trailer Park near Rainier – the scene of numerous police actions in recent months – on February 25.

"This investigation continues to be the result of a high degree of cooperation across jurisdictional lines," the sheriff said. "With our limited resources, and only one detective who is assigned to our inter-agency narcotics team, our ability to stay on top of these types of crimes is minimal. We have had a huge amount of assistance from our partner agencies, and that, more than anything else is the reason we have these suspects in custody."

Anyone with information regarding these crimes or other criminal events can leave a message for investigators on the Columbia County Tip Line at (503) 397-0007 or (877-798-8881)


Attached Media Files: Wilmoth , St. Helen , Cornwell

Investigators believe that the suspect in custody for last Tuesday's carjacking and attempted murder incident in Columbia county, might be responsible for similar additional crimes in recent days.

"We believe this last incident to be the culmination of a series of violent events surrounding Mr. Wilmoth," Sheriff Jeff Dickerson said. "We are encouraging those who may have worried about coming forward with information regarding similar crimes with the suspect still on the loose, to consider coming forward now with their stories now that Wilmoth is in custody."

Anyone with information regarding what investigators believe to be a crime spree involving, theft, armed robbery and other incidents involving Devin Wilmoth in recent weeks to leave a message for investigators on the Columbia County Tip Line at (503) 397-0007 or (877-798-8881).

Columbia County Sheriff Jeff Dickerson announced today that Carjacking suspect Devin Wilmoth is in custody.

Investigators from the U.S. Marshal's fugitive task force developed a lead that Devin Wilmoth was holed up at a Gaston, Oregon location. Task force members arrested Wilmoth without incident about an hour ago in Gaston, the sheriff said. The address where Wilmoth was found is 41794 SW Vandehey Rd.

"I want to thank all our law enforcement partners in Columbia County, the U.S. Marshal's Service and in the Metro area for their tireless efforts to locate and arrest this suspect," Dickerson said.

This investigation continues, and further updates will be issued as soon as we have more information.

Officers and deputies from Columbia County Law Enforcement agencies descended this morning on an apartment complex in St. Helens, acting on a tip that Devin Wilmoth, the suspected shooter in Tuesday night's carjacking incident. Wilmoth was not found at the location.

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office responded to assist area law enforcement personnel at the complex located at 2600 Gable Rd. in St. Helens after a citizen's tip in the ongoing investigation indicated Wilmoth was inside an apartment there.

The St. Helens Police multi-agency Critical Incident Response team arrived on scene and cleared the building without locating Wilmoth. Taken into custody, however was Vaughn Yeramian, 30, St. Helens on an unrelated detainer issued by a Columbia County court.

Sheriff's deputies continue to follow up on leads in this case, with the help of partner agencies in Northwest Oregon. One of those partners is Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case. Call Crime Stoppers at 503-823-HELP (4357), leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, or text 823HELP plus your tip and send it to CRIMES (274697)

Columbia County Sheriff's deputies this morning located the pickup truck stolen during the armed robbery and attempted murder of a Longview man last night. The suspect in the case, 26-year-old Devin Wilmoth of Clatskanie remains at large.

The vehicle, a black 2006 Chevy pickup was found approximately 5 miles away from the rural Clatskanie-area location from which the original 911 call came.

Investigators are checking the area for any sign of the suspect.


Attached Media Files: Devin Wilmoth

Kelso Police advised the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office that a stolen 9MM handgun was recovered with the arrest of Tomas Keen on 2-17-2010 after a citizen reported being shot at while following his girlfriends stolen vehicle [BP10-1722]. The gun had been reported stolen to the Sheriff's Office on 2-15-2010 after the residents returned to their home near Kalama to find the house had been burglarized [AP10-1979]. Also taken in the burglary were a 2004 Scion sedan, 3 firearms, jewelry, and electronics. Deputy Craig Shelton investigated the burglary and upon receiving the information from Kelso Police applied for and received a search warrant for the Kelso residence on Haussler Road, the home of Keen, which is a short distance from where he was arrested. The warrant was served shortly after midnight on 2-18-2010 and Deputies were assisted by Kelso Police. Recovered at the scene was the Scion, 2 guns, jewelry, electronics and miscellaneous items identified by the victims. Also found were the license plates and a VIN plate from a vehicle reported stolen from Gresham, Oregon. The vehicle itself was not found. Additional charges on Keen are being considered as the investigation continues.

The Fairview Police Department was recently awarded accreditation through the Oregon Accreditation Alliance, which is a joint effort of the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police, Oregon State Sheriffs Association, and the Oregon Association of Public Safety Communications Officials. Representatives from each organization participate on a policy Board, which oversees and administers the state accreditation program.

Law enforcement accreditation is a progressive and contemporary way of helping agencies evaluate and improve their overall performance and provides formal recognition that an organization meets or exceeds general expectations of service and quality in the field. Agencies choosing to pursue accreditation under this program have examined all aspects of their operations, developed and implemented contemporary policies and procedures, and trained all employees on their use. Award of accreditation acknowledges that an agency's operations were carefully measured against a set of professional standards and that the agency met or exceeded requirements of those standards.

Accreditation is a voluntary program and agencies electing to pursue accreditation must comply with 100 standards and numerous sub-standards that represent core issues relating to life, health, and safety. The accreditation process includes five phases: 1) Application; 2) Self-Assessment; 3) On-Site Assessment; 4) Review and Decision; and 5) Re-Accreditation.

The Fairview Police Department initially joined the Oregon Accreditation Alliance in September 2005. Once awarded accreditation agencies are monitored and must submit annual reports, and are assessed every three years in order to maintain accredited status. The Fairview Police Department was evaluated for initial accreditation November 23-24, 2009, and the report was submitted to the Oregon Accreditation Alliance Board for review and determination at their meeting in February 2010. The Fairview Police Department was found to be in compliance with all applicable standards and approved for the award of accreditation on February 9, 2010.

Fairview Police Chief Ken Johnson issued the following statement regarding this achievement, "There are over 180 police and sheriff agencies in Oregon. Fairview is only the twenty-third (23rd) agency to successfully complete all 330 standards and sub-standards to become a State Accredited Police Agency. This represents approximately 12% of the departments. There are only two accredited agencies in Multnomah County: Fairview and Troutdale. This is a significant accomplishment that we can all be proud of: Members of the department and our community. I am proud of the dedication, patience and hard work of all department staff, which led to this monumental achievement. I am most proud of the fact that we have established best practices that will increase our ability to serve our community, fight and solve crime and make our community a safer place to live and work."

Prime benefits of accreditation include independent confirmation that policies comply with recognized professional standards, continuous and systemized self-assessment of policies, procedures and operations, decreased liability exposure, continuity of operations and clear employee expectations, and greater accountability to the community.

Oregon Accreditation Association Executive Director Joe Simon will make a formal presentation to the Fairview City Council on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 7pm (1300 NE Village Street, Fairview City Hall Council Chambers). The public is invited. A formal award presentation will also take place at the annual Awards Banquet of the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police in April. However, the agency is considered accredited as of February 9, 2010.


Attached Media Files: Press Release Attached

SEARCH FOR MURDER WEAPON TO BEGIN ON SATURDAY

RELEASE DATE: March 5, 2010
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson/Det Jason Servo
CASE NUMBER: 08-9941

On August 6, 2008 at 12:21 pm Gresham Police were dispatched to 836 NE 3rd. Upon arrival we found 27 year old ANTHONY COOPER and 22 year old MELINDA KOTKINS dead. On March 6, 2009, after an extensive investigation, JAMES TOOLEY was arrested and charged with Murder.

Recently, Gresham Detectives have received information from a reliable source regarding the location of the possible murder weapon. On March 6, 2010 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm Gresham Detectives will be searching the Barview Jetty Campground just North of Garibaldi on the Oregon Coast. We will be using state of the art equipment never used before provided by Structural Radar Inc. They are volunteering their time and ground penetrating radar in an attempt to locate this piece of evidence.

Representatives from Structural Radar & Detective Jason Servo will be at the Media's disposal between the above hours. They will be in and around tent spot "O" for contact.

UPDATE

On March 7, 2010 at 1:00 pm Gresham Detectives report that they have found some possible items of interest in connection with the above Murder Investigation. Detectives are not releasing what was discovered or why they think there may be a connection. The items will be scrutinized further for evidentiary value later in the week. Hopefully more details can be released then.

***************THIS IS ALL THE INFORMATION THAT I HAVE AT THIS TIME*************************

GRESHAM POLICE INVESTIGATING A STABBING

RELEASE DATE: March 5, 2010
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 10-2559

On March 5, 2010 at 6:04 pm Gresham Police were called to a disturbance at 120 SE 188th #12. Upon arrival they found a male adult with multiple stab wounds. He was taken by ambulance to Emmanuel where he is currently in surgery. His condition is unknown at this time and his name will not be released until family members are notified. A male suspect at the scene is being detained for questioning by Detectives. There are no other persons of interest in this matter. The investigation is ongoing and information will be released as I get it.

UPDATE

The victim in last nights stabbing is still not being identified because family has yet to be notified. The victim made it through surgery and is expected to survive. He is still at Emmanuel in what is described as stable condition. JAMES DRYSDALE 60 years old of Beavercreek has been arrested and is currently lodged at MCDC on the following charges:

Attempted Murder bail $250,000.00
Assault I bail $250,000.00

Their relationship and the motive are unknown at this time. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information in this matter is encouraged to call the Gresham Police at 503-618-2719.

Sgt. Richard Wilson
Pager 503-301-5182


Attached Media Files: Drysdale

RELEASE DATE: March 5, 2010
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 10-2559

On March 5, 2010 at 6:04 pm Gresham Police were called to a disturbance at 120 SE 188th #12. Upon arrival they found a male adult with multiple stab wounds. He was taken by ambulance to Emanuel where he is currently in surgery. His condition is unknown at this time and his name will not be released until family members are notified. A male suspect at the scene is being detained for questioning by Detectives. There are no other persons of interest in this matter. The investigation is ongoing and information will be released as I get it.


****************There is no further information to be released at this time*****************


Sgt. Richard Wilson
Pager 503-301-5182

RELEASE DATE: March 5, 2010
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson/Det Jason Servo
CASE NUMBER: 08-9941

On August 6, 2008 at 12:21 pm Gresham Police were dispatched to 836 NE 3rd. Upon arrival we found 27 year old ANTHONY COOPER and 22 year old MELINDA KOTKINS dead. On March 6, 2009, after an extensive investigation, JAMES TOOLEY was arrested and charged with Murder.

Recently, Gresham Detectives have received information from a reliable source regarding the location of the possible murder weapon. On March 6, 2010 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm Gresham Detectives will be searching the Barview Jetty Campground just North of Garibaldi on the Oregon Coast. We will be using state of the art equipment never used before provided by Structural Radar Inc. They are volunteering their time and ground penetrating radar in an attempt to locate this piece of evidence.

Representatives from Structural Radar & Detective Jason Servo will be at the Media's disposal between the above hours. They will be in and around tent spot "O" for contact.

**************I have no further information in this matter********************************


Sgt. Richard Wilson
Pager 503-301-5182

RELEASE DATE: March 1, 2010
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 10-2333


BRAD LINDSEY Jr. was taken into custody this afternoon, March 1, 2010, for is involvement in Sunday mornings Fatal Traffic Crash. LINDSEY will be lodged and MCDC and charged with the following:

Manslaughter II bail $250,000.00
Felony H&R $5000.00
DUII $2500.00


Sgt. Richard Wilson
Pager 503-301-5182


Attached Media Files: Brad Lindsey

RELEASE DATE: February 28, 2010
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 10-2333

The deceased victim in the early morning crash occurring in Gresham has been identified as 22 year old JAMELL P. TAYLOR of Gresham. The driver has been identified as 21 year old BRAD L. LINDSEY Jr. of Portland. LINDSEY turned himself in to Police earlier this morning and is currently being treated for unspecified injuries related to the crash at an area hospital. It would appear that alcohol was a factor in the crash. Charges are expected to be filed when LINDSEY is release from the hospital. The investigation is ongoing.

**************THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION TO BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME********************


Sgt. Richard Wilson
Pager 503-301-5182

RELEASE DATE: February 28, 2010
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 10-2333

On February 28, 2010 at 5:36 am Gresham Police were dispatched to a Traffic Crash at NE Glisan and NE 172nd. Upon arrival Officers found a van into a power pole with a deceased male passenger inside. Witnesses describe a male walking away from the scene. There is no further description of this person. The Vehicular Crimes Team (VCT) was activated and a search for the driver continues at this hour. There are no lines down, but power has been reported out in the area. PGE has been notified. The area on NE Glisan between NE 172nd and NE 165th will be closed for the next 2 hours while the investigation continues.

********************THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THIS TIME****************************

Sgt. Richard Wilson
Pager 503-301-5182

As many of you have already reported VICTORIA L. SCHULMERICH passed away earlier this afternoon.

The report into this incident is complete. Make your Public Information Requests to Gresham Police Records during normal business hours. I have no additional information to pass along in this matter.

RELEASE DATE: February 20, 2010
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 10-1960

Gresham Police have arrested 79 year old VIKTOR GREGOREVICH GEBAUER of Gresham for the Murder of 47 year old VIKTOR MEREZHNIKOV of Gresham. Police were first dispatched to GEBAUER's residence on February 19, 2010 at 9:11 pm to check the welfare of MEREZHNIKOV after he apparently called a family member saying he was being held at gunpoint. When Police arrived they contacted GEBAUER and found MEREZHNIKOV deceased with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The investigation continues at this hour, but GEBAUER has been charged with Murder and has been lodged at the Multnomah County Jail.

Charges:

Murder no bail.

Sgt. Richard Wilson
Pager 503-301-5182


Attached Media Files: Viktor Gebauer

RELEASE DATE: February 18, 2010
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 10-1960

On February 18, 2010 at 9:11 pm Gresham Police were called to check the welfare of an individual at 142 NE 192nd. Upon arrival Police learned that a male inside the residence had called a family member saying he was being held there at gunpoint. When this family member went to check the welfare of this person he was greeted at the front door by the resident. He looked inside and saw his family member apparently deceased in a chair. Gresham Police made contact with the resident and were able to convince him to come out. We then entered the residence finding a deceased male inside.

There is a language barrier and the information is slow in coming. The resident is being detained at this hour and is speaking with detectives with the help of an interpreter. Detectives will be working on this throughout the morning. There are no other persons of interest or suspects being looked for. Cause of death is not immediately known and will most likely be determined later in the morning by the Medical Examiner. Names will not be released until family members have been notified.


Sgt. Richard Wilson
Pager 503-301-5182

I have been getting a number of inquiries that until now Detectives have not wanted to release.

Was the weapon his service gun? No
He was off duty
Was it registered to him? We don't register guns in this State
There was a short confrontation inside the bar. Charlotte went outside with the suspect where she was shot. Suspect went back inside and shot Victoria and Kathleen. He then went back outside and committed suicide.
The only motive that we are aware of is Domestic Violence.
There is video, WE WILL NOT BE RELEASING IT.

RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2010
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 10-1764

KRYSTAL E. RAPP was located earlier this evening safe and sound. Thanks to the media for all your help in this matter.


Sgt. Richard Wilson
Pager 503-301-5182

Photos released are attached. I have attached a family photo of Vicki Schulmerich. Her family asks that this picture be used in any of your news stories. Thank you


Attached Media Files: Jeffrey Grahn , Kathleen Hoffmeister , Charlotte Grahn , Victoria Schulmerich

GRESHAM POLICE ASKING FOR HELP IS IN FINDING A MISSING PERSON

RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2010
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 10-1764

The Gresham Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing person. KRYSTAL E. RAPP was last seen February 13th, Saturday night, at 6:30 pm. She left her home in Southwest Gresham in a red 2000 Ford Focus bearing Oregon 378CBE. She told her husband that she was going to the Gresham Safeway at 1455 NE Division. Records show that her credit card was used a little after 7:00 pm. She hasn't been heard from and her credit card has not been used since. KRYSYAL is described as a white female, 27 years of age, 5'8", 300 lbs, blonde hair and hazel eyes. There is no clothing description at this time. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Gresham Police Department, 503-618-2719.


Sgt. Richard Wilson
Pager 503-301-5182


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/1278/00focus[1].jpg , 2010-02/1278/Krystal_Rapp[1].jpg

RELEASE DATE: February 2, 2010
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 10-1714

Gresham Detectives are now releasing the names of those involved in last nights shooting:

Suspect is JEFFREY GRAHN 46 years old of Boring. He was pronounced dead at the scene from an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound. GRAHN was a patrol Sergeant with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and was employed there for the last 15 years.

Victim #1 is KATHLEEN HOFFMEISTER 53 years old of Gresham. She was pronounced dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound.

Victim #2 is CHARLOTTE GRAHN, wife of the suspect, 47 years old of Boring. She was transported to Emmanuel with an apparent gunshot wound. She was just pronounced dead a short time ago.

Victim #3 is VICTORIA SCHULMERICH 53 years old of Gresham. She was transported to OHSU with an apparent gunshot wound. She is in Critical Condition.

Gresham Detectives are still investigating, but this appears to be a Domestic Violence issue between the GRAHN's. Once again, anyone with any information is encouraged to call the Gresham Police at 503-618-2719.

Sgt. Richard Wilson
Pager 503-301-5182

RELEASE DATE: February 13, 2010
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 10-1714

On February 12, 2010 at 9:47 pm Gresham Police were dispatched to shots being fired at the M & M Restaurant, 137 N. Main. Upon arrival Police found four unidentified victims suffering gunshot wounds. Two were pronounced dead at the scene the other two were transported to Emanuel and OHSU for treatment. Their conditions are unknown at this time. Detectives from the Major Crimes Team (MCT) were called out and the investigation continues at this hour with numerous witnesses being interviewed. If anyone was a witness to this event they are encouraged to call the Gresham Police at 503-618-2719. The area around the M & M will remain closed well into the morning.

****UPDATE****

During the course of the investigation Gresham Detectives have determined that the suspect shot and killed himself at the scene. There is NO suspect outstanding at this time. The investigation is continuing and conditions of the two wounded individuals are still unknown.

****UPDATE****

Investigation has revealed that this is a Domestic Violence issue and all four people involved knew each other. We are not releasing names at this time as there are a number of immediate family members that have yet to be notified about the death or serious injury of their loved ones. The Gresham Police Department asks for your patience in this matter. When family members have properly notified we will release additional information. The two victims in the hospital are listed in Critical Condition.

**************** NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT THIS TIME **************************


Sgt Wilson
503-301-5182

RELEASE DATE: February 13, 2010
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 10-1714

On February 12, 2010 at 9:47 pm Gresham Police were dispatched to shots being fired at the M & M Restaurant, 137 N. Main. Upon arrival Police found four unidentified victims suffering gunshot wounds. Two were pronounced dead at the scene the other two were transported to Emanuel and OHSU for treatment. Their conditions are unknown at this time. Detectives from the Major Crimes Team (MCT) were called out and the investigation continues at this hour with numerous witnesses being interviewed. If anyone was a witness to this event they are encouraged to call the Gresham Police at 503-618-2719. The area around the M & M will remain closed well into the morning.

******************UPDATE*************UPDATE***********UPDATE**************************

During the course of the investigation Gresham Detectives have determined that the suspect shot and killed himself at the scene. There is NO suspect outstanding at this time. The investigation is continuing and conditions of the two wounded individuals is still unknown.


THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. THERE ARE A LOT OF WITNESSES TO INTERVIEW AND INFORMATION IS SLOW IN COMING. THERE WILL BE NO VICTIM INFORMATION RELEASED UNTIL WE ARE CERTAIN THAT ALL FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. AS SOON AS I HAVE SOMETHING I WILL SEND OUT ANOTHER RELEASE.


Sgt. Richard Wilson
Pager 503-301-5182

On 021210 at 2147 hours Gresham Police responded to a report of shots fired at the M & M Tavern, 137 N. Main. Upon arrival Police found multiple victims with apparent gunshot wounds. Detectives are responding and information is slow in coming. Please keep the pages to a minimum. I will let you know when I know. Staging area for the press will be NE 3rd and N. Main.

Three Hillsboro Firefighters will travel to Seattle March 7th to take part in the 19th Annual Scott Stair Climb. This grueling event challenges firefighters from across the country to climb 69 flights of stairs at the Columbia Center (formerly the Bank of America Tower) in the shortest amount of time while wearing their full firefighter gear, boots and air pack. The total ensemble weighs in at about 50 pounds.

The event is a fund raiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society which provides blood-cancer research and patient services. Hillsboro Firefighters Luis Mota, Alia Jennings and Chris Hendryx will face the daunting 788 feet of vertical climb which features 1,311 steps to reach the acclaimed observation deck atop the building. This is one of the largest single day firefighter events in the nation and attracts nearly 14-hundred firefighters from 140 fire service organizations.

The firefighters take pledges and tax-deductible donations for their efforts from any and all donors. If you would like to support the efforts of the Hillsboro Firefighters, you can donate on-line to support the Hillsboro Firefighters' efforts here: www.llswa.org/site/TR/Events/General?team_id=27330&pg=team&fr_id=1090
For more information on the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, visit: www.lls.org.
For more information about Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, visit www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/fire or call 503-681-6166.

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Attached are photos of U. S. Representative David Wu's visit to Hillsboro Fire Department's Ronler Acres Fire Station Thursday morning to view the Clear Edge Fuel Cell in operation there. This is in conjunction with the Congressman's introduction of a bill promoting the use of fuel cell technology. Please refer to the news release information from Rep. Wu's office for additional information.


Attached Media Files: Russell Ford, CEO of ClearEdge Power with fuel cell , Rep Wu with ClearEdge Power executive team , Rep Wu with the ClearEdge Power Cell , 2010-02/1821/Rep_Wu_at_HFD_Sta_3_1096.jpg , Rep Wu shares a moment with Clear Edge Power's executive team , US Rep Wu addresses gathering about ClearEdge Fuel Cell

Hillsboro Fire and Rescue will be conducting live fire training today (Saturday) from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The training will be at a house located at 1255 SE Maple Street in Hillsboro. The property is owned by Habitat for Humanity. Hillsboro firefighters have been conducting various non-destructive drills at the residence for the past several months. The life fire training is primarily for firefighter recruits who are undergoing initial training and volunteer firefighters who may need annual certification of participation in live fire activities.

The drills will consist of setting small fires made of straw and pallet wood in each of the rooms of the small one-story wood-frame residence. Fire crews will practice entering and extinguishing the small fires. At the conclusion of the training evolutions, the structure will be allowed to burn completely to facilitate the building's demolition for the property owners. Firefighters will have property protection lines in place to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring structures.


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Hillsboro Fire Marshal John Rinier has been certified by the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office as an Oregon Fire Marshal. The award was presented Wednesday morning to Fire Marshal Rinier by Supervising State Fire Marshal David Jones at the Hillsboro Civic Center. The Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshal certifies fire inspectors following voluntary completion of a training regimen, achieving technical expertise, and gaining the necessary experience on the job. In addition, the candidates must complete Task Books attesting they have successfully completed the specified activities. The Oregon Fire Marshal certificate recognizes outstanding merit and accomplishment demonstrating the competencies identified for Fire Marshal within the State of Oregon.

Fire Marshal Rinier is a member of the National Fire Protection Association, International Code Council, Oregon Fire Marshal Association, International Association of Arson Investigators, National Fire Sprinkler Association, and is involved in code development through the Oregon Fire Code Committee. As the Fire Marshal, he manages the Fire Prevention Division. The Fire Prevention Division consists of seven Fire Inspectors who provide coordinated delivery of fire and life safety services that include Code Enforcement and Fire Investigation

For more fire and life safety information, visit: www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/fire or call 503-681-6166. For more information on the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Inspector certification program, visit: www.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/docs/Fire_Life_Safety/Competency_Recog/Recognition_Process_1_2008.pdf

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Photo Caption: Certificate presentation.jpg
Supervising Deputy State Fire Marshal David Jones (left) presents Hillsboro Fire Marshal John Rinier with the Oregon Fire Marshal recognition certificate on February 10th at a ceremony in Hillsboro.


Attached Media Files: Supervising Deputy State Fire Marshal David Jones (left) presents Hillsboro Fire Marshal John Rinier with the Oregon Fire Marshal recognition certificate on February 10th at a ceremony in Hillsboro.

The Hillsboro Optimist Club held their annual Respect For Law Awards on March 9, 2010 at the Hillsboro Senior Center. This award honors local police for their dedication to and advocacy for youth.
This year the awardees were Brandon Peck, an HPD records specialist for his off duty coaching and mentoring of youth, and for leading by example. Also receiving the award was Officer Kevin Harrison, a Hillsboro police officer. Kevin was recognized for his ten years of coaching and mentoring kids while coaching a variety of levels with the Hillsboro Soccer Club. Kevin has been a great mentor of youth in this off duty endeavor.

Congratulations to these fine HPD employees and leaders in the community.

Photo attached ( Harrison left, Peck, right)

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Attached Media Files: Optimist Awards

Comunicación de Prensa – Evento Para Regresar Medicinas
El público podrá dejar sus medicinas recetadas o de venta libre que ya no quiera o no utilice; en el Departamento de Policía de Hillsboro localizada en el 250 SE 10th St. en Hillsboro, el 13 de marzo 2010 de las 10:00am hasta las 2:00pm

El Departamento de Policía de Hillsboro (HPD), Helping Empower Youth Together! (HEY!), y Oregon Medical Association Alliance (OMAA) se han juntado para crear el primer evento en el estado en cual los ciudadanos podrán regresar sus medicinas en una manera segura y saludable. Este evento contará con 24 ciudades del estado de Oregón cuales se unirán para mantener la seguridad de nuestros hogares y los jóvenes.

"Medicamentos no deseados e innecesarios dejados en los gabinetes de medicina en la casa representan un grave peligro para el abuso y la ingestión accidental por jóvenes. Les animo a que vengan a dejarlos para su destrucción. "- Jefe de Policía, Lila Ashenbrenner.
Este evento se dará información sobre el abuso de drogas, de la salud ambiental en la eliminación de las drogas, y consejos como ocultar sus medicamentos para prevenir el abuso por parte de adolescentes y otros.

Los agentes de policía, junto con los técnicos en evidencias aceptarán todas las medicinas recetadas y de venta libre (NO LIQUIDOS) del público para su destrucción en una instalación aprobada.

El personal de HEY!, y de HPD estarán disponibles para entrevistas con los medios de comunicación y hablaran sobre el impacto que esto tendrá en el mantener seguro nuestros adolescentes y niños.

Para más información contactar:
Policía - Michael Rouches (503) 681-5444
HEY!- Michelle Rodriguez (503) 681- 5363
OMAA- Leanna Lindquist (503) 619 – 8000

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The public will be able to drop off unwanted or unneeded prescription and non prescription medications on March 13, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Hillsboro Police Department located at 250 SE 10th Street in Hillsboro.

The Hillsboro Police Department is partnering with HEY! (Helping Empower Youth Together – Hillsboro), and the Oregon Medical Association Alliance for a first ever statewide prescription and over the counter drug turn in event. This event will feature 24 cities from around the state joining together to keep our homes and children safer.

"Unwanted and unneeded drugs sitting in medicine cabinets and around the house pose a serious danger for abuse and accidental ingestion by children. I encourage you to drop them off for destruction." – Chief Lila Ashenbrenner.

This event will feature drug abuse education, information of the environmental concerns of the disposal of drugs, and tips to lock up your meds to prevent abuse by teens and others.
Police Officers along with evidence technicians will accept all non-liquid prescription and non-prescription drugs from the public and package them for proper destruction at an approved facility.

Staff from HEY, HPD will be on hand for media interviews and information about the program and the impact this program will have on keeping teens and children and our environment safer.

For further info contact:
Police- Michael Rouches (503) 681-5444
HEY!- Michelle Rodriguez (503) 681- 5363
OMAA- Leanna Lindquist (503) 619 – 8000

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This release updates the flashnews message sent yesterday regarding a missing dog.


On 2/20/10 at 11:00 am, the missing dog (Bella) was returned to her owner.
A woman from Vernonia discovered the missing dog running on Brookwood Ave yesterday and took the dog home for safekeeping. After seeing news reports on the dog, the woman contacted police and returned the dog.
It is unclear how the dog got to Brookwood Avenue, and the investigation continues.

Thanks to local media for coverage to bring the dog back home.


No persons involved with this case are available for interviews.
Prior release below:

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Hillsboro police are investigating the theft of a small dog from a car parked in the Target store parking lot located at 18101 NW Evergreen Pkwy in Hillsboro.

The dog's owner left her dog in her vehicle and went into the store at 11:00 AM today and came back to her vehicle at about noon and discovered the dog missing. No forced entry was made to the car. The dog, Bella, an 18 month old pug-Boston terrier mix is friendly and would have went willingly with any person.

Police currently have no leads or suspect information and are calling on the public for help in locating the missing dog.

The victim is not available for interview.

For sightings of the dog or tips on this case, please call Hillsboro Police at 503 681-6175 or 503 629-0111.

A photograph of Bella is attached.

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Attached Media Files: Bella the dog

On Friday February 5, 2010 at about 11:15 a.m., Independence Police Officers responded to a report of a fight in the 700 block of F Street in Independence. Through the investigation Officers were able to determine that a physical fight had occurred between six males, four of which were juveniles. One of the adult males, identified as eighteen year old Felipe Amezcua of Independence, was stabbed with a knife in his right thigh area, resulting in injuries which required him to be transported to the hospital by ambulance. As a result of the fight three juveniles and one adult were charged with numerous crimes. Eighteen year old Jorge Olivares of Independence was charged with Assault II, Disorderly Conduct II and Unlawful Use of a Weapon and lodged at the Polk County Jail. Three male juveniles who were involved were lodged at a juvenile detention facility. The Independence Police Department continues to investigate this case. Anyone with additional information regarding this case is asked to contact Sergeant Lyle Gilbert at 503-838-1214.


Attached Media Files: Jorge Olivares - SUSPECT

A team of eight Firefighters from the Keizer Fire District traveled to Seattle, Washington on Sunday, March 7, 2010 to participate in the 19th Annual Scott Firefighter Stair Climb, a fund raising event for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the largest individual firefighter competition in the world. The Keizer team joined 1,500 other firefighters from as far away as New Zealand in the competition.

The stair climb takes place each year at Columbia Center (formerly the Bank of America Center) in Seattle, Washington. At 788 feet in height, it is the tallest building in Seattle and the second tallest building west of the Mississippi river.

Participants in the event wear over 50 lbs of firefighting boots, pants, jackets, gloves, helmet and self-contained breathing equipment in racing up the 69 flights of stairs, or 1,311 steps, to reach the top of the building.

Firefighter Jim Simpson assembled a team of eight firefighters to make the climb. Joining Simpson in making the climb were Aric Blankenbaker, Jared Caruth, Chris Garcia, Rachel Grier, Chris James, Danver Moody, and Charlie Smith. Amber Butler traveled with the team to change air bottles on the 40th floor.

The group participated against other firefighters in their age bracket. The group results were:
Name Time (Min./Sec.) Place in Age Division Overall Place
Danver Moody 18:12 50/194 316
Jim Simpson 19:34 77/194 484
Aric Blankenbaker 25:55 212/256 946
Chris James 26:59 195/236 1011
Chris Garcia 28:30 200/236 1053
Jared Caruth 29:03 143/168 1068
Rachel Grier 30:05 11/21 1101
Charlie Smith 42:25 69/71 1262

The team placed 94th in the 129 team field in the overall team standings with a combined time of 1:03:41. The team placed 101st in the 2009 event.


Attached Media Files: (Top row, left to right) Chris Garcia, Amber Butler, Chris James, Danver Moody, Aric Blankenbaker. (Bottom Row, left to right) Jared Caruth, Rachel Grier, Charlie Smith, and Jim Simpson.

"It's all about planning" said Fire District Board President Joe Van Meter. "We need to look ahead at what we need to do to serve the community and have a plan in place to provide that service"

Keizer Fire District began work sessions over the past two weeks to form a Strategic Plan regarding the Fire District's long range goals and objectives, including the Fire District's Financial, Staffing and Equipment Replacement Plan. The group has held two meetings with the leadership of Keizer Fire District which included Directors Joe Van Meter, Greg Ego, Mike Kurtz, Mike Hart and Greg Frank, Fire Chief Jeff Cowan, Deputy Chief Randy Jackson, Division Chiefs Joel Stein and Ken Dawson, Office Manager Karen Bracken, and Captains Frank Bracken, Brian Butler and Ryan Russell. Budget Committee representatives Bill Quinn and Colleen Busch were present as well.

The group was facilitated by ESCi International President Jack Snook; ESCi International President Snook is a National Leader in Fire Service Strategic Planning. Snook is formerly the CEO of Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue and has 40 years of fire service experience in all aspects of running fire districts. He also holds a Master's Degree in Intergovernmental Relations.

The work group compiled a list of all the things they see on the radar in the near future and laid them on the table so they could map out how they plan to handle each topic. They worked strategically on Equipment Replacement Planning, such as replacement of the 24 year old Ladder truck. Staffing Plans were examined to see if they would handle the increasing requests for Emergency Responses. Planning for the financial needs of the district began to outline Financial Planning.

Work has begun through the planning process of how they are going to run the Fire District together. I feel we brought in the best there is at Fire District Planning and were very pleased with the results. Everyone came away with shared views and homework to work on together in order to meet the needs of the future of Keizer Fire District.

Keizer firefighters responded to a fire alarm at Claggett Creek Middle School, 1810 Alder Dr NE, at 7:47 am this morning. Upon arrival Fire Marshal Joel Stein found burnt paper towels in a trash can, located in the downstairs boy's restroom. The alarm had sounded due to the fire, prompting officials to search the building.
The only damage consisted of the trash can and a paper towel dispenser located above the trash can. There was no smoke damage or fire damage to the building.
The fire was discovered to have been lit by a Claggett Creek Middle School student. The student has been arrested on one count of disorderly conduct and one count of reckless burning. The school was occupied at the time of the incident. No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire.
One engine, three firefighters and a fire investigator responded to the incident.
The Keizer Fire District offers a Juvenile Fire Setter Screening for individuals under the age of 18, who have misused fire, lighters or matches. Parents are encouraged to contact the Keizer Fire District or their local fire agency if they feel their child is engaging in lighter play, setting objects on fire or have an abnormal interest in fire.
For more information please call Anne-Marie Penge, Public Education Specialist at 503-390-9111.

On March 5th at approximately 1959 hours an adult female was seen in an altercation with a male subject in the 500 block of Three Rivers Drive. The male fled the scene and the woman made her way to the front of the Guesthouse Inn where she was found to have been stabbed.

Kelso Police have recovered video images of the suspect and a witness that walked within one foot of the suspect just moments before the attack. We are attempting to identify the witness at this time.

The suspect is described as a white male, early twenties, about 5-10 to 6'00", short hair (recently had a haircut), wearing a light colored baseball cap, a long-sleeve black and light colored 2-3" wide-striped shirt, dark pants and shoes.

We are looking to identify a white, Ford or Jeep SUV, that just left the Safeway parking lot in Kelso and was driving south behind the Guesthouse Inn toward the stop sign just behind the casino. The suspect and victim would have been on the opposite corner of the stop sign on the corner of the Guesthouse Inn.

If anyone has information about the identity of the suspect or was driving in the area of the Guesthouse Inn at the back entrance to Safeway between 6:55 - 6:58 P.M. please contact the Kelso Police Department and ask for Detective Hochhalter or Detective Voelker or call Crime Stoppers of Cowlitz County.


Attached Media Files: Kelso Stabbing Suspect , Kelso Stabbing Suspect

On February 17th, 2010, at approximately 3:57 PM Thomas Keen stole a vehicle in the 200 block of Maple Street in Kelso. A friend of the car owner did see the theft and gave chase. Keen fled to the area of Grim Road in Kelso where he stopped to confront the witness. Keen did fire multiple rounds from a stolen firearm at the witness, striking the witness' vehicle several times. The witness was not injured.

Keen fled the shooting scene in the stolen vehicle and did crash a short time later. Officers arrived in the area moments later and took Keen into custody near the scene of the crash. The firearm was recovered.

Keen was booked into the Cowlitz County Jail for assault 1st, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm and theft of a motor vehicle. Bail was set at $500,000.

Names of the victims are not being released pending completion of the investigation.

Early this morning, 02-19-2010 at about 2:45 am, Karl Hohstadt DOB 05-24-84 was arrested by Officers of the Lake Oswego Police Department with assistance of the Tigard Police Department. During the course of a traffic stop, Officers discovered numerous items which they believed to be stolen which included electronic items, laptop computers, cameras, and jewelry. Cash in the amount of $19,000 was also found and seized.

Mr. Hohstadt was arrested and lodged in the Clackamas County Jail on a number of charges to include: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Theft First Degree, Possession of Burglary Tools, Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Brass Knuckles) by a Felon.

Mr. Hohstadt has ties to the Olympia, Washington and surrounding Thurston County areas. Some of the items recovered have been associated to the City of Lacey, Washington with Lake Oswego Police Investigators continuing their investigation in cooperation with Investigators from the City of Lacey Police Department. A booking photo of Mr. Hohstadt is available at the Clackamas County Jail.

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that his deputies, assisted by deputies from Marion County and a member of the US Forest Service, have rescued a couple that had been stranded in the snow overnight in Clackamas County.

Jack and Angelique Stokes (ages 55 and 54 respectively) of Coos Bay, had been visiting friends in Mill City and left Sunday at approximately 9:00 am to go visit their son in the Hood River area. They plotted a route with a Garmin GPS unit that told them to take Brietenbush Road in Detroit and a series of secondary Forest Service roads to Hwy 26. The couple made it as far as Summit Lake (in Clackamas County near the Wasco County line) in their 2005 Nissan Exterra before it became stuck in the snow.

Their son notified the Linn County Sheriff's Office at 7:20 am yesterday to report his parents were overdue. He had knowledge of the route they were planning to take, giving deputies a starting point to begin the search. Although it appeared the couple may have been in Marion County, Linn County Sheriff's Deputies in four-wheel drive pickups continued with the search and were joined by a Marion County Deputy and a Law Enforcement Officer from the US Forest Service.

At about 9:00 am the couple hiked up the road to a point where they had cell service and called 911, reporting they were ok but could not get their vehicle out of the snow.

The couple was located at about 12:45 p.m. on Forest Service Road 42 just northeast of Summit Lake. Deputies, using a winch, were able to pull the vehicle free from the snow and Mr. and Mrs. Stokes were able to proceed with their trip, this time taking a passable route.

This is the second time this winter that travelers have become stuck in snow in the Brietenbush area while following a GPS device. People utilizing GPS units should exercise caution when crossing mountainous areas of the state. Most GPS units will only provide the quickest route, not necessarily the safest.


Attached Media Files: Audio version

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller is proud to announce the 17th annual Search and Rescue Training Academy.

The Linn County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team is recruiting young men and women, ages 14 through 18 who are interested in becoming an integral part of the Sheriff's Office search and rescue mission. These young men and women should have an interest in community service with a desire to be a part of a highly trained and professional life saving organization.

The Search and Rescue Team has participated in many missions over the years, including a successful search last summer that resulted in the rescue of an elderly man with Alzheimer's who walked away from his home.

There is an application process that includes oral interviews, a background check and physical aptitude test. Successful applicants will eligible to attend a 12 day search and rescue training course held June 23 through July 3. The training will include classes in wilderness survival, shelter building, search tactics, first aid/CPR, rappelling, map and compass reading, to name only a few of the many topics as well as a three day field exercise in the Cascades.

For more information please call Deputy Joe Larsen at the Linn County Sheriff's Office at 967-3950 or visit the Linn County Sheriff's Office website at www.linnsheriff.org


Attached Media Files: SAR Academy

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that on Wednesday, detectives from the Linn County Sheriff's Office, assisted by the Corvallis Police Department, executed a search warrant at an apartment at 1649 NW Division Street, Corvallis, in connection with the downloading, possession and distribution of videos and images depicting children engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Investigators working an undercover operation recently became aware of a computer actively making the illegal material available for download. During the operation, investigators successfully downloaded several files from the computer, which depicted children being sexually abused.

Robert Dean Douglas, age 38, was arrested and lodged at the Benton County Corrections Facility. He was charged with 11 counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and 11 counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree.


Attached Media Files: Audio , Douglas booking photo

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that at approximately 9 a.m. Wednesday, his detectives executed a search warrant at 1020 SW Walnut St., Albany, in connection with the downloading, possession and distribution of videos and images depicting children engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Investigators working an undercover operation recently became aware of a computer actively making the illegal material available for download. During the operation, investigators successfully downloaded several files from the computer, which depicted children being sexually abused.

Matthew Scott Bevier, age 25, was arrested and lodged at the Linn County Jail. He was charged with four counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and four counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, along with Possession of a Controlled Substance less than 1 ounce of marijuana.

Contact: Detective Capt. Paul Timm
541-967-3950


Attached Media Files: audio version , Matthew Bevier

We are now accepting applications for the Marion County Sheriff's Office 2010 Citizen Academy. You are invited to come and experience the world through the eyes of an on-duty Deputy Sheriff. Learn more about the day-to-day responsibilities of a deputy working the jail, supervising clients who are on parole or probation, handling courtroom security or answering calls for service in a patrol car. Here's your chance to gain a better understanding of the Marion County Sheriff's Office goals and philosophies and learn how our deputies strive to achieve them.

The Academy will offer 28-hours of training in patrol procedures, detectives, SWAT, judicial security, jail services, search & rescue, traffic and narcotic investigations.

Operations Commander Kevin Schultz encourages anyone with an interest in our Office to apply. "The Sheriff's Office offers some very unique mandated services as mentioned. These services are not necessarily offered by other police agencies. This is an opportunity for our residents to experience and understand the services we provide that sets us apart from other law enforcement agencies".

The next Citizen Academy is scheduled to begin on Friday April 9th.

Applications are available on-line at www.marion.or.us/so and the deadline for filing is: March 26th, 2010.

Mail your completed application to:

Marion County Sheriff's Office
Crime Prevention unit
P.O. Box 14500
Salem, OR 979309

Enrollment is limited; you will be notified of your acceptance. If you have a question, call 503.588.7981


Attached Media Files: MCSO Traffic Vehicle

Two Marion County Deputies were unhurt, following a minor vehicle collision in the parking lot of Bi-Mart on Lancaster Drive NE & Sunnyview Road NE, in Salem. The collision occurred around noon, on Thursday. Deputy Johnny Peterson was stopped in traffic, preparing to exit the driveway in the Sheriff's Office's large Ford F550 flat-bed truck. It was sideswiped by another vehicle attempting to pass the truck to leave the parking lot. Deputy Matt Davis was a passenger in the truck at the time of the collision.

The driver of the other vehicle, Lorene Phillips of Salem, pulled along side the Sheriff's Office truck and struck the hydraulic tailgate with the right front of her 2003 Toyota Camry. Damage to the Camry was moderate. No damage to the MCSO truck was observed. Ms. Phillips, who turned 89 on Thursday, was also unhurt.

The collision occurred on private property; no citations will be issued.

We encourage drivers to exercise extreme caution when driving in congested parking lots. Pedestrians, shopping carts and vehicles pose many hazards to distracted drivers.


Attached Media Files: 2003 Camery following colision

Marion County Sheriff's Detectives joined forces with officers from the Keizer Police Department Community Response Unit to arrest 47-year old Vincent Ray Taylor of Keizer.

Following up on a drug activity report, Marion County Detectives assigned to the Street Crimes Unit secured a narcotics search warrant for the residence at 1115 Alder NE, in Keizer. Taylor was arrested without incident as he left the residence around 3:45pm, Wednesday afternoon. The residence was equipped with surveillance cameras to warn the occupants of anyone approaching the house. Due to concerns for the safety of the deputies and any occupants of the house, the Marion County SWAT team was mobilized while the search warrant was being executed.

The search of the residence yielded a quantity of marijuana, methamphetamine, narcotic cutting agents and approximately $350 in cash. A motorcycle, reported stolen from the City of Jefferson in November of 2009, was also recovered at the house.

Taylor was lodged at the Marion County Jail on charges of possession of a controlled substance, manufacture, & distribution of methamphetamine and possession of a stolen vehicle. His bail was set at $520,000.

If you have information about drug activity in your neighborhood, please call our Tip Line at 503.588.5112, or report it on-line at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/so/feedback/dacform.asp


Attached Media Files: Stolen motorcycle , 145 grams of marijuana , Vincent Taylor

Marion County Sheriff's Detectives are trying to identify the person who robbed a Salem Plaid Pantry convenience store on Sunday morning. The female clerk, who was working alone, reported the robber entered the store, at 4617 Silverton Road NE, at about 5:26am. She immediately noticed that he was wearing mask covering his face and carrying what appeared to be an automatic handgun.

The robber approached the counter and demanded money and cigarettes. He fled the store with an undisclosed amount of money, but dropped a carton of cigarettes and his mask when making his escape.

Surveillance cameras captured the suspect entering the store. He is described as a white male, late teens to early twenties, 5-6 to 5-8" tall, weighing between 140 & 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a hooded dark colored jacket over a red ‘T' shirt, blue jeans and tennis shoes. He fled on foot toward Silverton Road.

The Plaid Pantry Corporation is offering a reward of up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest of the robber.

The case is being investigated by Detective Emanie Bravo of the Marion County Sheriff's Office. You can reach Detective Bravo at 503.540.8007 or leave information on our Tip Line: 503.540.8079.


Attached Media Files: Suspect entering Plaid Pantry , Plaid Pantry Robber (2) , Plaid Pantry Robber

Lt. Sheila Lorance has been promoted to Commander and will be moving to her new assignment at the Marion County Jail, effective immediately. The PIO duties for the Sheriff's Office will be handled by our Professional Standards Coordinator, Don Thomson. He can be reached at 503.576.7125 (office), 503.932.8002 (cell), or at Dthomson@co.marion.or.us .

On February 21st, at about 11:30pm, Marion County Deputy Chris Helbling stopped the driver of a 2000 Ford Focus for a traffic violation. The car was stopped on Lancaster drive NE Drive at Denver Avenue NE in Salem. The driver identified himself as Daniel Rodriguez, but he had no driver's license or other identification with him. He gave several different dates of birth and told the Deputy that he lived in Yakima, Washington.

Deputy Helbling made numerous attempts to properly identify the driver, using computer databases from both Oregon and Washington. Rodriguez was ultimately arrested for Failure to Carry and/or Present a Driver's License. He was transported to the Marion County Jail where his fingerprints were entered into a national database called AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System). Deputies at the jail soon learned Rodriguez had been arrested in California, Washington and Nevada using different aliases and dates of birth.

Deputy Helbling's investigation developed information necessary to obtain a search warrant on the vehicle Rodriguez was driving. The vehicle was searched by Deputy Jeremy Landers, his narcotic trained K-9 "Misty", and the Marion County Street Crimes Unit. Nine ounces (275 grams) of methamphetamine (in the form of large crystals) and a digital scale were found hidden under the rear seat of the vehicle. The methamphetamine has a street value of $13,000 to $22,000.

According to Detective Kevin Roberts of the Street Crimes Unit, "Out of state dealers have no concern about the impact of these drugs on our state or Marion County. Their goal is to sell their narcotics without regard for where they end up. If this methamphetamine was broken down to user quantities, it may have ended up in our neighborhoods or schools. I'm happy we took it off the streets"

Rodriguez was lodged at the Marion County Jail. The investigation will be forwarded to the Marion County District Attorney's Office for prosecution.

If you would like to report drug activity in Marion County, call 503.588.5112 or file a report on-line at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/so/feedback/dacform.asp


Attached Media Files: methamphetamine seized following arrest

CORRECTION:

David Alford was incorrectly identified as the driver of the 2009 Ford pick up truck that struck the vehicle driven by Kathleen Williams. The vehicle that struck Ms. Williams was a 1998 Ford pick up truck, driven by 24-year old Luis Gaspar-Perez of Woodburn.

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On 02/22/10, at 6:59pm, Marion County Deputies responded to a motor vehicle collision at Front Street NE and Crosby Road NE, just outside the Woodburn city limits. Deputy Ryan Clarke arrived to find two vehicles involved. Investigation revealed that a 2009 Ford pick up was traveling southbound on Front Street approaching the intersection of Crosby Road. The truck was driven by 63-year old David Alford of Beaverton.

As he entered the intersection, a 1995 Subaru wagon, driven by 61-year old Kathleen Williams of Oregon City, pulled in front of the truck as Williams turned northbound onto Front Street from Crosby Road. The truck struck the Subaru on the driver's side, causing fatal injuries to Kathleen Williams.

Crosby Road traffic is controlled by a stop sign at Front Street. All involved parties were wearing seat belts.

The Marion County Crash Team, under the direction of Deputy Kevin Ely, investigated the collision. Woodburn Police Department and Woodburn Medics also assisted at the scene. Neither Mr. Alford nor his passenger received injuries. No citations were issued and no charges against Mr. Alford are anticipated.

Informed law enforcement officers understand that criminals regularly use major roadways when conducting illegal activities or transporting narcotics intended for distribution in Oregon. With this in mind, the Marion County Sheriff's Office Street Crimes Unit conducted a traffic saturation operation on major roadways within the county on February 16th and 17th. Over the two days of the operation, 238 traffic stops were initiated; resulting in 119 citations issued, and eight arrests made. Deputies also seized 28.5 grams of marijuana, 38.9 grams of cocaine, .5 grams of heroin, and other illegally possessed prescription medications.

Five individuals were arrested in one vehicle after it was discovered they possessed over 350 pounds of illegally harvested bear grass. Bear grass is also known as soap grass and is native to the Pacific Northwest. Once harvested, it is used commercially for making floral arrangements. A permit is required to harvest or possess it. Washington state residents Abad Lopez-Perez, Eleazar Severiano-Lopez, Miguel Robles-Ruiz, Hector Medina and Marcos Ramos-Gomes were arrested and lodged at the Marion County Jail. A further search of their vehicle resulted in the recovery of a .22 caliber rifle.

25-year old Jessica Faltersack from Portland was arrested for possession of cocaine and heroin, after she was stopped for a traffic violation. She was lodged at the Marion County Jail and her vehicle impounded.

24-year old Michael Jerel Zuniga, from Salem was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by deputies. A record check revealed an outstanding warrant for his arrest. A search following that arrest yielded both marijuana and cocaine. He was also lodged at the Marion County Jail.

The Sheriff's Office is committed to seize illegal narcotics wherever they are found. If you would like to report drug activity, call 503.588.5112 or file a report on-line at:
http://apps.co.marion.or.us/so/feedback/dacform.asp


Attached Media Files: Bear Grass is natyive to the pacific northwest

With the assistance of the US Marshall's Office, Marion County Sheriff's Detectives arrested 20-year old Kara Joye Ouderkirk for her involvement in the shooting at a residence and vehicle earlier this month. Responding on a tip, US Marshals located Ouderkirk and the suspect vehicle in Portland on Monday evening, around 6:30pm. She was arrested without incident. A .25 caliber Beretta handgun, believed to be the weapon used in the shooting attempt was recovered from the vehicle.

On February 16th, at 2:45pm, Ouderkirk drove to a home in the 300 block of 47th Avenue in Salem. During an altercation with the residents of the house, she made verbal threats and challenged them to fight. The residents refused to come outside and Ouderkirk left. As she drove away from the residence, witnesses reported she fired several shots from a handgun, striking both the residence and a parked vehicle in front of the home. No one was struck by the bullets that entered the house; several windows in the vehicle were shattered.

Ouderkirk was lodged in the Marion County Jail on three counts of Attempted Murder and Felon in Possession of a Handgun. She is being held on $95,000 bail and she has a hold from Clackamas County for a Theft of Services warrant. Ouderkirk will be arraigned in Marion County Court on 02/23/10 at 3:00pm.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office wants to thank the US Marshall's Office for their assistance. This cooperative effort resulted in the arrest of a dangerous felon.


Attached Media Files: Kara Joye Ouderkirk

Sheriff Jason Myers is pleased to announce the promotion of Sheila Lorance to Jail Commander.

Commander Lorance started her career in Law Enforcement with the Oregon Department of Corrections in 1986. Commander Lorance was hired by the Marion County Sheriff's Office in 1987 working as a Parole and Probation Deputy. She was promoted to Sergeant and later Lieutenant where she was responsible for supervising Parole and Probation Operations. In 2007, Lorance began working in the Sheriff's Office Operations Division serving as an Administrative Lieutenant and Public Information Officer.

Commander Lorance has a very well balanced background working in both Community Corrections and Administration. She possesses a Bachelors of Science degree from Western Oregon University and has completed the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association Command College. She also holds an Executive Certificate (the highest level of certification) from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

Commander Lorance has shown (throughout her 20 plus year career) a true desire to work toward the greater good of our community. Commander Lorance has demonstrated a commitment to the Sheriff's Office mission, core functions and top ten objectives. She has great listening and communication skills, and will continue to be an excellent leader in her new role.


Attached Media Files: Commander Sheila Lorance

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications to join our Reserve Deputy Sheriff Program. Here's an opportunity to volunteer for community service in Marion County. Reserves routinely assist full-time deputies performing community policing, patrol duties, marine patrol, prisoner transport, mental health transport, court services, crime scene security, hospital security and other related areas.

Applicants must be US citizens and reside in Oregon. They must be at least 21 years of age and be in good health. Applicants must successfully complete the recruitment process including the POST written examination on basic reading & writing skills, the Oregon Physical Abilities test (ORPAT), an oral interview, a psychological assessment, a background test and a review of their driving history. Selected applicants will be required to attend a Reserve Deputy Academy starting in the fall of 2010.

Many MCSO full-time deputies, including Sheriff Jason Myers, started their law enforcement careers as Reserve Deputies. This is an excellent opportunity for individual career development. During 2009, 15 Reserve Deputies volunteered 5632 hours of community service to the office and the citizens of Marion County. The value of this service exceeds $160,000.

The deadline for filing applications is March 31st, 2010.

For more information on our program and the testing process, go to:

MCSO Enforcement Reserve Deputy program:
http://www.co.marion.or.us/SO/jointheteam/reservedeputies.htm

Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT): http://www.oregon.gov/DPSST/AT/ORPAT.shtml

Application: http://www.co.marion.or.us/SO/jointheteam/default.htm

Direct questions to:

Sgt. Kristin Knutson at: Kknutson@co.marion.or.us
Deputy Chris Bangs at: Cbangs@co.marion.or.us
Deputy Matt Hagan at: Mhagan@co.marion.or.us


Attached Media Files: ORPAT agility testing , Reserve Deputy Ralph Yenne encourages reading , Marine Patrol on Detroit Lake , Emergency vehicle Operation training

In partnership with the Oregon Medical Association, Oregon Medical Association Alliance, Oregon Partnership, Community Action Drug Prevention Network, Marion County Health Department and Commission on Children and Families, the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Salem, Keizer, Stayton and Turner Police Departments are hosting a prescription drug take-back event on Saturday, March 13th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at several locations throughout Marion County.

This one-day, state-wide event encourages citizens to properly dispose of expired or unwanted medications at designated collection sites to keep drugs out of the wrong hands and out of the environment. The event educates the public to store prescription drugs safely and securely to prevent accidental poisonings, drug abuse and contamination of our rivers.

Medications improperly disposed of present a risk to the environment. Improperly disposed drugs can be scavenged from the garbage and abused. When drugs are flushed, they are not removed by sewage treatment facilities and septic tank systems. Drugs can enter the soil, surface water and ground water. Studies have shown that drugs found in waterways have a serious impact on fish and other aquatic life.

Medications from deceased family members, unknown tablets and capsules, unneeded prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, veterinary medications or other drugs no longer used may be taken to the following collection sites for proper disposal:

Northwest Salem: Roth's IGA market, 702 Lancaster NE, Salem
South Salem: Salem Civic Center, 555 Liberty Street SE, Salem
Keizer: Roth's IGAS market, 5013 River Road N, Keizer
Stayton: City Community Center, 400 West Burnett Street, Stayton
Turner: Turner Fire Department, 7605 Third street, Turner

Medications cannot be accepted from a business such as nursing homes, doctor's offices, or any other institution or business. Medications should be in their original containers if possible. Thermometers, needles or other medical waste cannot be accepted.

On 2-12-10, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am the Marion County Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Team participated in the Oregon Three Flags Campaign. The campaign is a federally funded enforcement program and is committed to reducing traffic crash injuries and deaths by promoting safety belt use and discouraging speeding and impaired drivers. On 2-12-10, the Traffic Safety Team focused their efforts on Lancaster Drive SE near Rickey Street and Hagers Grove. They were looking for drivers who were not properly wearing safety belts, using cell phones and those who failed to obey traffic control devices. In the two hour time period a total of 48 citations and 12 warnings were issued for the following:

• Failure to use Safety Belt-23 citations issued
• Cell phone use-11 citations were issued
• Miscellaneous citations-14

In addition to the Marion County Sheriff's Office, twenty eight Sheriff's Offices, sixty seven Police Departments and the Oregon State Police, Patrol Division will be participating in enforcement saturations or traffic safety blitzes during the months of February, May and September.

Please drive safely.

The Spring backyard burn season will begin on March 1st in Yamhill County. Since 2003, due to a local ordinance, the backyard burn season within the city limits of McMinnville has been limited to one month in the spring and fall, as opposed to the Department of Environmental Quality's three and a half month open season. While the shortened burn season ordinance was well intentioned when adopted, the unintended consequence has been a sharp increase in the number of fire department responses to illegal burn complaints. The increased number of calls come during the time when burning is closed with the city limits of McMinnville but remains open in the rest of the County.

Because of the unforeseen tax on their resources, Fire Department Administration has decided to fall in line with DEQ's open burn seasons for a one-year trial period. We will be monitoring the number of responses closely to determine if the number of responses goes down, while also keeping an eye on the number of complaints generated by the longer burn season.
The current ordinance grants discretion to the Fire Chief to adjust the open burn season as he deems necessary. Because of this flexible language, we have the option to try a trial run for one year without changing the current ordinance. Other options considered included a complete ban on burning within the city limits.

The Fire Department encourages alternatives to burning, as follows:

Compost yard debris and kitchen scraps.
Buy a chipper and use chips for mulch and compost.
Work with neighbors to organize a neighborhood cleanup day.
Take hazardous materials, including oil-based paints, solvents, garden chemicals and car fluids to a hazardous waste collection site. Burning these materials is illegal and extremely dangerous.

The adjusted backyard burn seasons for the City of McMinnville for 2010 will be March 1 through June 15 and October 1 through December 15th. Remember to call the burn number each day to determine if air quality conditions allow burning (503) 472-3344.

On Wednesday, March 10, 2010 the Traffic Safety Division of the McMinnville Police Department will be conducting a Directed Traffic Safety Operation in the area of McMinnville High School. Compliance results of the operation will be compiled once the traffic safety operations are completed.

This Traffic Safety Operation is being conducted as a result of the increased number of vehicle versus pedestrian and bicycle collisions in the city over the last several months. As these collisions have continued to increase over the winter months, the McMinnville Police Department wants to ensure the public that we are doing everything in our power to decrease preventable traffic collisions between vehicles and pedestrians and bicyclists on our shared roadways. Additionally, our goal is to increase driver and pedestrian awareness, and educate all users of the McMinnville street system.

This Traffic Safety Operation will specifically target traffic violations committed by pedestrians and bicyclists, but will also address vehicular traffic as well.

If you have any questions concerning the upcoming Pedestrian Safety Operation please contact Sergeant Tim Symons at (503) 435-5614 or by e-mail at symonst@ci.mcminnville.or.us.

On February 25th, 2010 at about 3:12 pm, McMinnville Medics and Police were dispatched to 3584 NE Spring Meadow Drive on a report of a male and female that were unresponsive and not breathing. According to dispatch, a resident of the house was attempting to provide CPR to one of the subjects.

When officers and medics arrived, they worked on and transported the two subjects to the hospital. During this initial contact, officers noted a variety of pills, alcohol containers, drug paraphernalia, and medications throughout the residence. Both subjects appeared to be the victims of an overdose.

The unresponsive female, Brytney Gillingham, DOB 11/25/1989 currently staying at 3584 NE Spring Meadow Drive, was revived and admitted to the hospital.

Despite the efforts of medics and hospital staff, the unresponsive male, David Lent DOB 03/17/1988, currently staying at 3584 NE Spring Meadow Drive, was determined to be deceased at the hospital.

The female resident, Michelle Jean Jones, age 38, stated that the two subjects and three other friends of the subjects had been sleeping in her residence. She had taken a nap and was awakened by one of the friends when they noted that the two subjects were not breathing. She called 911 and attempted to perform CPR on David Lent. She thought the three friends were helping Brytney Gillingham. Instead, according to neighbors, the three friends fled when they heard that she called 911.

McMinnville Police Department later served a search warrant of the residence to locate and seize any substances that may have been involved in this incident. The investigation is continuing to determine the substances or combination of substances given to David and Brytney and where these substances came from. We are also attempting to locate and interview the three friends that fled the residence. Yamhill County Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney's Office assisted with the preparation and service of the search warrant.

Anyone with questions or information regarding this incident or the persons involved in this incident is asked to call Detective Toby Carver at 503-435-5618.

On 02/24/10 McMinnville Police developed information that a fugitive from California had checked into the Motel 6, located at 2065 SW Hwy 99W in McMinnville. A vehicle with California plates, registered to the wanted felon, was parked in the parking lot of the motel.

At about 5:30 pm, an officer who had been watching the motel and wanted man's car, spotted it leaving the parking lot. Two officers began following the car as it drove north on SW Baker Street. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle as it continued north on Baker Street. The vehicle signaled to turn onto Linfield Avenue, but instead of pulling over, the vehicle accelerated rapidly, attempting to elude the two pursuing officers.

The suspect vehicle quickly reached speeds of approximately 50 to 60 miles an hour as it drove down Linfield Avenue, through the heart of the Linfield College campus. The suspect began weaving erratically and drove past a stopped vehicle while running through a stop sign. Officers recognized the danger the suspect was presenting to vehicle and foot traffic in the area and were preparing to terminate the pursuit when the suspect vehicle crashed. The suspect vehicle skidded through the intersection of SE Davis Street, leaving approximately 231 feet of deceleration skid marks before hitting the curbing and landscaping on the opposite side of the intersection. The suspect vehicle vaulted through the air and landed in a parking lot owned by Linfield College. From beginning to end, the pursuit lasted approximately 30 seconds.

The suspect scrambled to get out of his vehicle, but when he was confronted by the lead pursuing officer, Officer Justin Zemlicka and his K9 partner Arco, he immediately surrendered and was taken into custody.

The suspect driver was confirmed to be the wanted Felon from California. He is identified as:

Richard Thomas Hoofard Jr, 35 years of age, of Volcano, California.

Hoofard was lodged at the Yamhill County Jail on the following charges:

Parole Violation Warrant (California) No Bail Allowed
Felony Attempt to Elude in a Vehicle $5000 SRA
Reckless Driving $5000 SRA
Possession of Methamphetamine $5000 SRA
Possession of Forged/Fake Identification $5000 SRA


Attached Media Files: Hoofard , Crash

On February 23, 2010, at around 3:55 AM McMinnville Police Officer Hugo Cerda observed a red SUV exit the Winco parking lot at a high rate of speed, with the rear end of the SUV skidding its tires as it made its turn. Officer Cerda observed the suspect vehicle turn west onto NE 27th Street from Hwy 99W, and again the vehicle continued driving at a high rate of speed.

Officer Cerda activated his overhead lights in an attempt to stop the SUV, however it was traveling too fast and he lost sight of the vehicle. As Officer Cerda continued to drive on NE 27th Street he came upon a crash the red SUV had been involved in, and the driver had fled the scene. Officer Cerda noted the SUV had crashed into a Jeep parked in the driveway of 2705 NE Melody Way as well as a large tree in the yard 2724 NE Melody Way.

Officer Cerda deployed his K-9 partner Pancho and tracked roughly two blocks before locating a male adult, identified as Brandon Keith Lane 20 years old, hiding behind a shed in the yard of 1778 NE Hoffman Drive. A thorough investigation of the evidence and the crash led to the arrest of Mr. Lane.

This is the 17th capture that Officer Cerda and K-9 Pancho have made in their 1 1/2 years of working together.

Arrested and lodged at YCCF on the following charges was:

Brandon Keith Lane, 20 years of age, who resides at 2223 NE 43rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon.

• Two counts of Hit and Run (property) – SRA $10,000
• One count of Reckless Driving – SRA $5,000

Mr. Lane is scheduled to be arraigned in Yamhill County Circuit Court at 1:15 PM on February 23rd.


Attached Media Files: Lane Crash , Brandon Lane , Ofc Cerda and Pancho

On Thursday, February 18, 2010 at approximately 1:40 a.m. McMinnville Police Officers responded to a hit and run complaint in the 700 block of NE 13th Street. Officers were told that several parked vehicles had been struck by a dark colored SUV, which was last seen driving toward Lafayette Avenue.

An off duty McMinnville Officer listening to his police radio, overheard officers responding to the call and noticed a dark colored SUV driving erratically on Lafayette Avenue. The off duty officer radioed the information to YCOM and McMinnville Officers responded to the area where the suspect vehicle was last seen.

McMinnville Officer Adam Dean located the dark colored SUV driving westbound on NE McDaniel Lane near Orchard Avenue and noted it was weaving back and forth between the westbound and eastbound lanes of travel. Officer Dean attempted to stop the vehicle; however the driver ignored his patrol vehicles lights and siren, and sped away from him before pulling into the parking lot of the Town Center Apartments. The driver of the vehicle eventually stopped and was identified as Holly Danielle Esqueda. Ms. Esqueda was taken into custody without incident.

An investigation into the incident revealed that Esqueda had struck three parked vehicles in the 700 block of NE 13th Street, as well as a tree in the parking lot of McMinnville High School, and another vehicle parked at the intersection of NE 4th and Irvine Street.

Holly Danielle Esqueda, 28 years old, who resides at 1500 NE 27th Street Apartment #14, McMinnville, was lodged at the Yamhill County Correctional Facility on the following charges:

• One Count of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) – SRA $5,000
• One Count of Reckless Driving – SRA $5,000
• One Count of Attempt to Elude – SRA $5,000
• Three Counts of Hit and Run – SRA $15,000

If anyone has information regarding this investigation they are encouraged to contact Officer Adam Dean of the McMinnville Police Department at 503-434-7307.


Attached Media Files: Holly Esqueda

On Wednesday, February 24, 2010 the Traffic Safety Unit of the McMinnville Police Department will be conducting a directed Traffic Safety Operation in McMinnville's historic downtown business district. Informational billboards will be placed in the area the day before the event and on the day of the event. Compliance results of the operation will be compiled once the traffic safety operations are completed.

This Traffic Safety Operation is being conducted as a result of the increased number of vehicle versus pedestrian and bicycle collisions in the city over the last few months. As these collisions have continued to increase over the winter months, the McMinnville Police Department wants to ensure the public that we are doing everything in our power to decrease preventable traffic collisions between vehicles and pedestrians and bicyclists on our shared roadways, increase driver and pedestrian awareness, and educate all users of the McMinnville street system.

Based upon collected traffic collision data, traffic violations committed by pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers have been found to be the causal factors in the collisions. This Traffic Safety Operation will specifically target traffic violations committed by pedestrians and bicyclists, but will also address vehicular traffic as well.

If you have any questions concerning the upcoming Pedestrian Safety Operation please contact Sergeant Tim Symons at (503) 435-5614 or by e-mail at symonst@ci.mcminnville.or.us.

On February 16th, 2010 at approx 2:45 pm, The Yamhill County Interagency Narcotics Team (YCINT) concluded a cocaine distribution investigation by executing a search warrant at "Chilino's Fashions", located at 615 NE Lafayette Ave Suite B in the City of McMinnville. During the search of the business, investigators located a quantity of cocaine, scales, packaging material, and US Currency.

Roberto Olague - Gonzalez, 34 of the Lafayette Avenue address was lodged in the Yamhill County Correctional Facility pending arraignment on the following charges.

•Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance within 1000 Feet of a School (Cocaine), SRA $20,000
•Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine), SRA $5,000

Patrol officers from McMinnville Police Department and Oregon State Police assisted YCINT with the execution of the search warrant.

YCINT is comprised of Detectives from the McMinnville Police Dept, Oregon State Police, and the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office.

Anyone with information or questions about this investigation are asked to call Sgt. Dwayne Willis of the Yamhill County Interagency Narcotics Team at 503-435-5670.


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/1837/Olague_-_Gonzalez.JPG

Disiray May Mercado, the person listed as missing from Milwaukie on 02-22-10 has returned home. The Milwaukie Police Department has cleared the incident; she returned home sometime overnight and is no longer listed as a missing person.

Thank you for your assistance.

Officer Ulli Neitch
Milwaukie Police Department

Milwaukie Police are looking for a missing endangered adult female that left a Milwaukie residence on February 14, 2010. The missing person is mildly mentally challenged

Police are looking for 22 year old Disiray May Mercado. She was last seen sometime in the afternoon on February 14, 2010 in the area of SE 42nd and SE Johnson Creek Blvd in the City of Milwaukie. She is described as a white female, 5'2", 115 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She has a newly pierced tongue and tattoos on her left ankle and left shoulder. She was last seen wearing a grey and white hoody and blue jeans.

Any information on her whereabouts can be reported to Milwaukie Police at 786-7500, or by calling 911.


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February 26, 2010, a long term investigation by Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Unit culminated in traffic stop of a suspected multi-ounce methamphetamine dealer. Zapatafalcon, Rene 11/14/85, the alleged dealer was arrested with the assistance of members of the Regional Organized Crime and Narcotics task force. Search warrants were executed at the suspected dealer's residence, at SE 134th & SE Bush, and an automotive shop, at SE 113th & SE Harold. Mr. Zapatafalcon is associated with the automotive shop address. During the searches over a pound and a half of methamphetamine was found along with an ounce of cocaine. The street value of this drug seizure is $67,000. The estimated wholesale value is between $15,000 and $20,000.
Zapatafalcon, Rene 11/14/85 H/M was arrested on the charges of Unlawful Manufacture of Meth, Delivery of Meth, Possession of Meth, Possession Cocaine and Delivery Cocaine, his bail on these charges is set at $130,000
Orellanahernandez, Gladys Suyapa 11/10/77 H/F was also arrested and booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Unlawful Manufacture of Meth, Delivery of Meth, and Possession of Meth. Bail is set at $105,000 on these charges.

Booking photographs are available on our web site www.mcso.us

For the second time in a week, the Newberg Walgreens was held up, the suspect demanding and receiving Oxycontin. The Sunday, March 7 event is nearly exactly the same as the first event last Sunday, February 27, when a lone man walked into the store, walked directly to the pharmacy section at the back of the store and demanded the drug. He did not display a firearm but threatened he had one by gesturing with his hand in his jacket pocket.

Walgreens store video shows a white male adult late 40's -50's, with graying dark hair, about 5'-10"-6'0" tall, about 200 pounds, wearing a dark ballcap, sunglasses, utility-like jacket (similar to the Carhartt brand), blue denim pants, and black socks and shoes. The descriptions given by witnesses in both accounts, together with the video and still photos taken by store surveillance cameras are nearly identical. Officers are confident the same man robbed the store both days. In today's holdup, the man had a hood pulled over his head.

A white mid-size pickup was seen quickly leaving the area shortly after the robberies on both days. Witnesses have described the pickup to be a Ford Ranger or F150, or similar make and style. The pickup may have had a canopy a week ago, but in today's incident, there was no canopy and a large white/silver sticker across the back window.

The man demands only Oxycontin, a powerful Narcotic Analgesic, used for pain relief. Its use is primarily for patients with long-term pain control, but is popular among street drug users for its effects similar to heroin or morphine. The exact amount taken in each incident will not be released as part of the continuing investigation. Its street value varies by the community and the need of the customer.

There are no injuries in either event.
Anyone with information on these cases may call the Newberg-Dundee Police Department for Officer Tony Obregon or Detective Eric Ronning, at (503) 538-8321.

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On February 26, 2010, officers from the Newberg-Dundee Police Department were assisted by Oregon State Police detectives during the execution of a search warrant at a Newberg home. During the service of the warrant Newberg-Dundee Detectives assigned to the Computer Crimes Unit located images electronically stored child pornography.

Virgil Leroy Coplan, 40, 1008 Charles Street, Newberg, was charged with 10 counts of second degree Encouraging Child Sex Abuse. He was lodged at the Yamhill County Jail on $50,000 security and was released on Monday March 1.

While on scene, Computer Crimes Detectives identified multiple images of child pornography. Home computers and other digital media were seized from the residence for additional forensic examination.

The investigation began several weeks ago when the Newberg-Dundee Computer Crimes Unit was alerted by INTERCEPT that images of child pornography were being sent to a computer at the residence.

INTERCEPT (Inter Agency Child Exploitation Prevention Team) is a team of area police detectives emphasizing investigations involving crimes against children. Those crimes include but not limited to violations of child sex crimes, child pornography, child exploitation and the use of computers to promote these crimes.

The investigation is continuing and additional charges may be filed.

Questions may be referred to:
Sgt. Tim Weaver, PIO,
or
Lt. Jeff Kosmicki
Special Operations Division
Newberg-Dundee Police Department
503-537-1246


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Newberg-Dundee Police continue investigating the early Sunday afternoon robbery of the Newberg Walgreens Pharmacy. An undisclosed amount of Oxycontin, a popular narcotic analgesic used in relieving pain, was demanded and given to the lone suspect. No cash was taken.

Police are looking for a white male adult, about 40 to mid-50's in age, between 5ft. 9in. and six feet tall, about 180-200 pounds. He has graying lighter brown hair some facial hair. He was wearing a tan or yellow ballcap, black waist length jacket, grey or similar cutoff cargo pants, black shoes and socks.

The lone white male adult entered the pharmacy's front door and walked directly to the pharmacy counter at the back of the store. He reportedly ordered the pharmacist to give him all of the Oxycontin. He did not give any other demands for cash, drugs or property. He said he had a firearm and made a gesture one was in his jacket pocket.

The suspect walked from the store. From witness information, a white mid-size pickup with white canopy was seen speeding from the area of the parking lot around the time of the robbery. There is no other connection of the suspect to the pickup other than this observation reported by witnesses.

A canine search by a Yamhill County Sheriff's deputy and partner was made shortly after the call. The track was not successful in locating the suspect.

Anyone with information is requested to call Newberg-Dundee Police Department Detective Eric Ronning, or Officer Tony Obregon, (503) 538-8321.

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On Thursday, March 18, at 7 pm, the Oregon City Police Department is going to hold the monthly Meet Your Police Meeting. This will start with a presentation by Officer John Behan and Officer Greg Johnston, two veteran police officers with our department.

The focus on their presentation will be the Myths vs. Realities of Police Patrol. Most people think that the majority of what patrol officer does is traffic enforcement; in reality traffic enforcement is somewhere around 5-10% of what a patrol officer does. Officers Johnston and Behan will present on the types of calls they respond to, the self-initiated activity our officers do, drug activity, the types of crimes that occur in Oregon City and the work they do targeting the offenders and addresses that adversely affect your livability.

At the end of the presentation, we will have a question and answer period. Coffee and cookies will be provided, we look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions or suggestions for future presentations, please call Lt. Jim Band at 503-496-1686.

The meeting will be held at the Oregon City Police Department, located at 320 Warner-Milne Road, in Oregon City.

Tonight at 7 pm, at the Oregon City Police Department, Officer David Edwins and Community Service Officer Brian Hutteball will be doing a community presentation on computer crimes. Officer Edwins is the school resource officer assigned to the high school and CSO Hutteball is a trained/certified forensic computer analyst.

The two will be giving a presentation on crimes involving computers and the internet, including: identity theft, MySpace, Facebook, etc.

The presentation is scheduled to last about one hour and will end with a question and answer portion. Bring your questions about any law enforcement related topic. The class is free, coffee and cookies will be provided.

Oregon State Fire Marshal Randy Simpson urges residents to check their smoke alarms when changing their clock to Daylight Savings Time Sunday, March 14th. Many Oregonians have smoke alarms with ten-year batteries so the old saying, ‘Change your clock, change your batteries' may not be correct for many households.

Smoke alarm laws in Oregon are different from most other states. Since 1999, law requires all ionization-only smoke alarms sold in the state to have a hush feature; and if an ionization-only smoke alarm is also solely battery-operated, it must also come with a 10-year lithium battery.

Although Oregon law does not require other types of alarms to have 10-year batteries, many smoke alarms are now sold with these long-life batteries. This means if a household member automatically follows the national slogan, they could be removing a perfectly good battery and replacing it at extra expense. However, some alarms with 10-year batteries are tamper proof. If you test the alarm and it doesn't work, you will need to replace the entire alarm.

Checking your alarm includes testing it to be sure the battery is working, vacuuming the alarm to get rid of dust and cobwebs, and inspecting your alarm to determine if it is ten-years-old or older. If so, you should replace the entire alarm.


"Oregonians should first test their smoke alarm battery before automatically replacing it," says Oregon State Fire Marshal Randy Simpson. "Long-life lithium batteries have a life span of up to 10 years and if your alarm has one of these batteries, it may not need replacing every time you change your clock. However, if your smoke alarms are ten years old or older you should replace them entirely," says Simpson. "Also remember to test and vacuum your smoke alarm monthly."

Working smoke alarms provide an early warning to a fire, allowing you vital minutes to escape and increasing your chances of surviving a fire. Additional safety tips:
• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside each sleeping area
• Replace smoke alarms 10 years old or older
• Hard-wired alarms (those wired directly into home electrical systems) should have battery back-ups
• Never disconnect or remove batteries from smoke alarms for other uses
• Make a home escape plan and practice it

For more smoke alarm and fire safety information, contact your local fire department or visit http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/CommEd_SA_Program.shtml.

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A southeast Portland man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on multiple charges following an alcohol-related injury crash on Interstate 205 in the West Linn area.

According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Senior Trooper Yvette Shepard, on March 9, 2010 at approximately 4:00 p.m. a 1998 Honda Civic driven by JAMES WILLIAM TOMLINSON IV, age 30, from southeast Portland, was reportedly traveling southbound on Interstate 205 at a high rate of speed north of Oregon City. Witnesses described the Honda being driven at times on the inside shoulder and median, weaving in and out of traffic and almost striking another vehicle.

Near milepost 6, the Honda struck the left rear side of a passenger car driven by MARK G. KAY, age 60, from Wilsonville. MARK KAY lost control of his car as it went airborne and came to rest on its side off the freeway.

Despite being damaged in the crash, the Honda continued southbound for about 1/2 mile before it stopped because of a mechanical problem related to the crash. A Clackamas County deputy detained the driver until Senior Trooper Shephard arrived at the stop scene.

Subsequent brief investigation with TOMLINSON led to his arrest by Shephard for DUII, Hit & Run – Injury Crash, and two counts of Assault in the Fourth Degree. TOMLINSON was later lodged in the Clackamas County Jail.

MARK KAY and his passenger wife ELSA S. KAY, age 67, were able to crawl out from their overturned car. Both were transported by ambulance to Meridian Park Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Safety restraint use information was not available.

West Linn Fire Department, West Linn Police Department, AMR, and Clackamas County Sheriff's Office assisted.

Photograph Source:
Tomlinson – Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Crash Scene – Oregon State Police

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(Note: Earlier information indicated this was north of Vernonia. OSP sergeant on scene advised it was south.)

A Vernonia-woman was injured Tuesday morning when she lost control of her car on snow and ice on Highway 47 south of Vernonia and traveled off a 40-foot embankment. The car came to rest upside in a creek but she was able to get out of the car and water before being taken to an unknown Portland-area hospital for treatment.

According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Sergeant Larry Lucas, on March 9, 2010 at approximately 5:40 a.m. a report was received of a single vehicle crash on Highway 47 near milepost 66 involving a vehicle upside down in a creek at the base of a 40-foot embankment.

The investigation indicated BECKY ABNEY, age 46, from Vernonia, was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Metro southbound at approximately 35 mph when she encountered snow and ice on the highway. ABNEY lost control of the car, traveled off the highway onto the southbound shoulder and then back across both lanes where she went down the embankment. The car flipped onto its top in about 4 feet of water.

ABNEY was able to get out of the car and onto land on the opposite of the creek where she was spotted by emergency responders. Lucas credited ABNEY's use of safety restraints in helping minimize her injuries so she was able to get out of the car.

Personnel from Vernonia Fire and Rescue reached ABNEY, brought her back across the creek and up the embankment. She was transported by ambulance to a Portland-area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

OSP is completing the investigation and no citations have been issued. Vernonia Fire and Rescue, Vernonia Police Department and Oregon Department of Transportation assisted at the scene. Highway 47 was restricted to one-lane of travel for almost 2 hours.

No photographs available for release.

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Two California men were arrested by Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers during a traffic stop last Friday on Interstate 5 near Goshen when they were found in possession of over 2 1/2 lbs. of marijuana and a stun gun. Both were lodged in the Lane County Jail and have posted bail and been released.

On March 5, 2010 at approximately 1:10 p.m. an OSP trooper stopped a 1995 Jeep Cherokee four-door displaying California license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 185 for a lane change violation. The two occupants were identified as driver TYLER A. CHIPLEY, age 26, from Shasta Lake, California, and passenger JARROD T. WADDLE, age 28, from Shingletown, California.

Subsequent investigation related to the traffic stop led to the discovery of over 2 1/2 lbs. of marijuana, Vicodin tablets, and a stun gun. Troopers also determined CHIPLEY was wanted on an outstanding warrant for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.

In addition to the warrant out of Josephine County, CHIPLEY was arrested and lodged in Lane County Jail on the following charges:

* Unlawful Possession and Distribution of Marijuana
* Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance – Vicodin
* Felon in Possession of a Restrict Weapon (Stun Gun)

WADDLE was arrested and lodged for Unlawful Possession and Distribution of Marijuana.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Oregon State Police (OSP) is still asking for the public's help to identify the suspect involved in Saturday night's stabbing at an Interstate 5 rest area north of Talent. The victim, DONALD AHREN, age 60, from Talent, was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The suspect was last seen riding a bicycle northbound toward the southbound lanes of Interstate 5.

Previously released information indicated that on March 6, 2010 at approximately 8:10 p.m. AHREN reportedly stopped at the southbound Interstate 5 Suncrest Rest Area and went into the men's bathroom. While inside, he was stabbed by an unknown male suspect. After the stabbing, AHREN staggered out of the bathroom and was contacted by a man also at the rest area. While the victim was telling him what happened, the suspect walked out of the bathroom and was last seen riding an unknown color older mountain style bicycle northbound out of the rest area toward the southbound lanes of Interstate 5.

AHREN drove himself home where he called to report the crime. Phoenix police responded to his home and notified OSP when they learned where the crime happened. He was transported by ambulance to Rogue Valley Medical Center for treatment.

The suspect was described as a dark complexion adult male in his 30's last seen wearing a khaki colored jacket with dark hood.

OSP troopers and Criminal Investigation Division detectives have been continuing the investigation Sunday. There is no known motive at this time. Jackson County Sheriff's Office and police from Medford, Phoenix and Talent have helped OSP look for the suspect.

Anyone with information to help with this investigation is asked to call OSP Southern Command Center dispatch at (541) 776-6111.

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Oregon State Police (OSP) are seeking the driver of an unknown vehicle whose side mirror hit a bicyclist Saturday evening on Highway 20 about three miles east of Sweet Home. The bicyclist received minor injuries.

According to OSP Trooper Kevin Markey, on March 6, 2010 at about 7:10 p.m., KEVIN TERWILLGER, age 46, from Sweet Home, was riding a bicycle westbound on Highway 20 near milepost 37. TERWILLIGER's bike had no lighting or reflective equipment and he was riding near the fog line when he was hit by a side mirror from an unknown passing vehicle. TERWILLGER was found by a passing motorist who reported the incident.

Before police arrived, possibly two people who may have information about this incident left. Trooper Markey was not able to get their names or statements.

A mirror from the involved vehicle was found at the scene.

TERWILLIGER was transported by Sweet Home Fire Department personnel to Lebanon Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

OSP would like to speak to the people who stopped and reported this incident, as well as anyone with information to help identify the driver and involved vehicle. Anyone with information can call OSP Northern Command Center dispatch at 800-452-7888.

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Five people were injured, two seriously, in a two-vehicle traffic crash at the east end of Government Camp Loop Road's intersection with Highway 26. The crash closed Highway 26 for one hour and a detour was established using Government Camp Loop Road.

According to OSP Trooper Tyler Bechtel, on March 6, 2010 at approximately 1:10 p.m. a 2007 Subaru Impreza driven by DALE E. BARNACHE, age 59, from southwest Portland, was attempting to turn left from Government Camp Loop Road to eastbound Highway 26 when it turned in front of an eastbound 1989 Volvo four-door driven by RAY RADEMACHER, age 51, from Maupin. The Volvo collided with the turning Subaru.

BARNACHE and RADEMACHER both received minor injuries not requiring medical treatment. They were using safety restraints.

Three passengers in the Volvo were injured and transported. PATRICIA RADEMACHER, age 49, and JACQUELYN BEVERAGE, age 26, both from Maupin, were transported by LifeFlight to Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) with serious injuries. HUGO CHRISTENSEN, age 2 1/2, was transported by AMR to OHSU with minor injuries. They were all using appropriate safety restraints.

Off duty fire personnel from Bend and Sunriver Fire Departments drove upon the scene shortly after the collision and provided initial medical treatment along with ski patrol personnel from Summit Ski Area.

Hoodland Fire Department and ODOT also responded to assist.

BARNACHE was cited for Dangerous Left Turn.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Friday morning's crash in which three horses were struck and killed while they were on Highway 211 north of Colton. The driver involved in the incident was not injured and the horses' owner was located and helped with their removal. No enforcement decision has been made.

On March 5, 2010 at approximately 5:30 a.m. an unloaded 1997 Kenworth log truck driven by NORMAN CHARLES TERRILL SR., age 59, from Sandy, was traveling southbound on Highway 211 near milepost 22. Another motorist traveling on Bonney Road near the Highway 211 intersection saw the horses run from Bonney Road onto Highway 211. This witness followed the horses and flashed his headlights in an attempt to alert the oncoming truck of the group of 8 horses on or next to the highway. TERRILL was unable to stop or avoid the horses, striking and killing three of them.

The other horses took off and were all later found and reclaimed by their owner, MARGE SMITH, who reportedly lives about a quarter mile from the scene. No other information about the owner is available at this time.

TERRILL was not injured. He was able to drive his truck from the scene.

The investigation is continuing to determine how the horses got off the property where they were at before this incident.

ODOT personnel and equipment came to the scene and removed the deceased horses. One lane was kept open during most of the morning until the horses were removed.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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A Bay City-area man wanted out of Jackson County was arrested by an Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper after resisting arrest Thursday morning during a traffic stop south of Bay City.

On March 4, 2010 at approximately 9:40 a.m. an OSP trooper stopped a Nissan Pathfinder for a speed violation on Highway 101 near milepost 61. After identifying the driver as ROOSEVELT JOHNSON, age 51, from Bay City, the trooper learned he was wanted on outstanding warrants out of Jackson County for Resisting Arrest, Menacing, and Interfering with an Officer.

When the trooper advised JOHNSON he was to be taken into custody, JOHNSON resisted arrest. The trooper used pepper spray to gain his compliance and was able to take JOHNSON into custody after a brief struggle.

JOHNSON was initially taken to Tillamook General Hospital for a medical evaluation and then released to OSP custody. He was lodged in the Tillamook County Jail on the three above listed warrants and a local charge of Resisting Arrest.

Neither the trooper nor JOHNSON was injured.

Photograph Source: Tillamook County Sheriff's Office

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Oregon State Police (OSP) have tentatively identified the the driver and vehicle believed to be involved in Thursday morning's fatal traffic crash on Highway 58 west of Oakridge. A Sparks, Nevada man died in the crash when his commercial truck collided with several large bales of hay that fell off a semi-trailer traveling in the opposite direction about seven miles west of Oakridge. No other information will be released at this time while OSP troopers continue this investigation.

According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Sergeant Andy Kenyon, on March 4, 2010 at approximately 5:25 a.m. a commercial truck driven by GREGORY RALPH MULLER, age 37, from Sparks, Nevada was eastbound on Highway 58 near milepost 27. While negotiating a sharp curve, MULLER was passing a truck pulling two trailers loaded with bales of hay coming westbound. Several bales of hay weighing about 1,000 lbs. each fell off the lead trailer and struck the truck driven by MULLER, demolishing the cab in which he was in.

The truck pulling the trailer from which the hay came off did not stop and was last observed westbound. The vehicle and driver have not been identified. Information indicates this truck was a white commercial truck hauling two trailers of oversize bales of hay. A witness stated the hay fell from the front of the load on the lead trailer.

MULLER was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was driving for Sherwin Williams Company transporting clothes and furniture. His vehicles came to rest in a ditch along the eastbound side of the highway.

OSP troopers from Springfield and Oakridge responded to the scene along with ODOT, and Dexter and Oakridge Fire and EMS.

Highway 58 was closed approximately 4.5 hours while troopers investigated. ODOT cleared several bales of hay from the roadway.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Following a lengthy investigation involving Oregon State Police (OSP), Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Lincoln County District Attorney's Office, a motor vehicle dismantler business east of Newport and three individuals were cited on multiple charges including environmental crimes.

According to DEQ's website, "vehicle dismantlers play a valuable role by recovering, rebuilding and reselling usable parts from worn out or damaged vehicles and recycling other materials. Although generation of wastes may be unavoidable, vehicle dismantlers can help protect the health of our environment through good waste management practices."

"King Salvage", a Vehicle Dismantler business for several years on Highway 20, was the focus of the investigation following numerous complaints about the business related to water pollution, air pollution, and unlawful storage of solid waste. In addition to the alleged complaints, the business's Dismantler certificate expired in July 2009.

Additionally, DEQ has taken enforcement action against the Mobleys. On October 10, 2007, DEQ issued "King Salvage" a Notice of Violation and civil penalty totaling $32,396 for various solid waste and hazardous waste violations. After a hearing on the penalty before an administrative law judge, the Mobleys did not comply with the judge's order to clean up the property. In May 2009, EPA conducted a time-critical removal at "King Salvage", using federal Oil Pollution Act funds. EPA removed approximately 500 tons of petroleum-contaminated soil from the site as well as 50 drums of used oil, which posed a threat to Beaver Creek. A December 1, 2009 DEQ inspection revealed many of the same violations, as well as additional air quality and water quality violations. These violations have been referred to DEQ's Office of Compliance and Enforcement.

On February 26, 2010, OSP Fish & Wildlife Division troopers cited the "King Salvage" business and three associated people to appear in Lincoln County Circuit Court on March 17th for the following charges:

"King Salvage"
* Water Pollution in the First Degree
* Air Pollution in the Second Degree
* Unlawful Disposal / Storage of Solid Waste
* Conducting a Motor Vehicle Dismantler's Business Without a Certificate
* Improperly Conducting a Motor Vehicle Dismantling Business

Robert Mobley, age 71, from Newport, co-owner of "King Salvage"
* Water Pollution in the First Degree
* Air Pollution in the Second Degree
* Unlawful Disposal / Storage of Solid Waste
* Conducting a Motor Vehicle Dismantler's Business Without a Certificate
* Improperly Conducting a Motor Vehicle Dismantling Business

Lanetta Mobley, age 57, from Newport, co-owner of "King Salvage"
* Water Pollution in the First Degree
* Air Pollution in the Second Degree (two counts)
* Unlawful Disposal / Storage of Solid Waste
* Conducting a Motor Vehicle Dismantler's Business Without a Certificate
* Improperly Conducting a Motor Vehicle Dismantling Business

Richard Inocencio, age 48, from Newport, a "King Salvage" employee
* Water Pollution in the Second Degree

Water Pollution in the First Degree is a Class B felony. All other listed charges are Class A misdemeanors.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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An investigation into what first started out as a reported unconscious person lying on Highway 224 east of Estacada who was later taken by LifeFlight to a Portland hospital has led to a pending charge of Biking Under the Influence of Intoxicants.

On March 3, 2010 at approximately 9:17 p.m. Estacada Fire Department, Oregon State Police (OSP), and ODOT responded to a report of a possible pedestrian being hit by a vehicle on Highway 224 near milepost 24. Fire personnel arrived and found the unconscious man, later identified as TIMOTHY BRETT CRAWFORD, age 43, from Estacada, lying in the westbound lane near the fog line next to a bicycle.

According to OSP Trooper Ryan Tellier, there was no evidence at the scene indicating CRAWFORD was struck by a vehicle. His bicycle had no lighting equipment and he was not wearing a helmet.

LifeFlight was dispatched to the scene by fire / medical personnel and CRAWFORD was transported to Legacy Emanuel Hospital. After arrival, emergency room medical personnel found no obvious injuries. A preliminary blood test confirmed alcohol was a contributing factor in what is believed to be a bicycle crash incident.

CRAWFORD was to be treated overnight at the hospital and released Thursday morning.

Tellier cited CRAWFORD to appear in Clackamas County Circuit Court on a charge of Biking Under the Influence of Intoxicants.

ODOT assisted at the scene while the highway was closed for about 90 minutes for LifeFlight transport purposes and the initial on-scene investigation.

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Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers' enforcement of Oregon's new cell phone law banning most uses of mobile communication devices while driving a motor vehicle noted nearly twice as many citations issued during February in comparison to the number issued during January.

Updated enforcement statistics indicated OSP troopers issued drivers 72 citations and 233 warnings during February. During the new law's first month, OSP troopers issued 41 citations and 259 warnings. In total, OSP troopers have cited 113 drivers and warned 492 others since the new law went into effect January 1, 2010.

With some exceptions, it is unlawful in Oregon for a driver to use a cell phone without using a hands-free accessory while operating a motor vehicle. Violation of the cell phone law is a primary offense, meaning that a police officer may stop a driver solely for observing the violation, and is a class D traffic violation with a minimum base fine of $142.

Additional information about this law is available on our website at:

http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/docs/OSP_Cell_law.pdf

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Three officers teamed together Sunday night to help get an injured bald eagle to a wildlife care facility following an apparent fight with another eagle in the Lake Oswego area.

On February 28, 2010 at approximately 7:30 p.m. two Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers, one from the Fish & Wildlife Division, were requested to assist Lake Oswego Police Department on a call about two bald eagles fighting in a tree near Larch Street and Lee Street. Upon arrival the officers found an injured eagle on the ground underneath a rhododendron bush. The other eagle had flown away.

Using a thick blanket and leather gloves, the three officers were able to get the blanket over the injured eagle while it tried unsuccessfully to get off the ground due to its apparent injury. After capturing the eagle they placed it in a transport box and took it to an emergency veterinary clinic in Tualatin.

The Audubon Society of Portland picked the eagle up that night and transported it to their facility. Initial examination indicates the eagle is most likely an adult male and it suffered a leg injury, apparently from its fight with another eagle.

Questions for the Audubon Society of Portland can be directed to veterinarian Deb Sheaffer at (503) 351-8773.

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(Note correction to charge list to read "Assault in the Fourth Degree")

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

A San Diego, California man was cited by Oregon State Police (OSP) on numerous charges following a single vehicle rollover crash Sunday morning on Interstate 5 south of Albany that resulted in injuries to all four members of his family. His two children were not using child safety seats and were ejected from their pickup.

According to OSP Trooper Casi Hegney-Bach, on February 28, 2010 at 8:07 a.m. a 2002 Nissan Frontier pickup driven by CIRILO CRUZ HERRERA, age 26, from San Diego, California was northbound on Interstate 5 in the right lane going through the Highway 24 interchange at milepost 228. A witness following the pickup stated it drove across the left northbound lane onto the center median where its driver lost control. The pickup rolled more than once and came to rest on its wheels in the center median.

Two children, a 2-year old female and 3-year old male, seated in the side-facing rear seats were both ejected onto the grassy median. They were only using lap safety restraints.

CIRILO CRUZ HERRERA and his wife, ERICA CRUZ TORRES, age 20, were using proper safety restraints and were not ejected.

All four occupants were transported by Albany paramedics to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis with non-life threatening injuries. Both adults and the female child were treated and released. The male child was to be held overnight.

Trooper Hegney-Bach cited the driver for Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person (3 counts), and Assault in the Fourth Degree (3 counts).

The investigation is continuing and will be forward to the Linn County District Attorney's Office for review and further consideration. The driver stated he had been driving for 12 hours as they were enroute to visit family in Mt. Vernon, Washington.

OSP troopers from the Albany Area Command office were assisted at the scene by Linn County Sheriff's Office, Albany paramedics, and Tangent Fire Department.

Northbound lanes were closed about one hour. During the closure, traffic was able to use the northbound freeway exit and on ramp to travel around the crash scene.

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Oregon State Police (OSP) detectives will complete the investigation into the death of a sex abuse suspect found deceased in his residence Friday evening by OSP SWAT troopers from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The man was found after SWAT troopers made entry into his residence following a near 4-hour standoff about three miles south of Pleasant Hill. Next of kin have been notified and his name is being released.

TROY ADAM BAKER, age 46, was the focus of an OSP investigation alleging sex abuse involving a known male victim over a several year period. Detectives do not believe there are other victims.

On February 26, 2010 at approximately 6:00 p.m. OSP troopers and detectives established a security perimeter around the residence at 35820 Enterprise Road and attempted to contact BAKER using a loudspeaker and phone. BAKER was believed to be alone, armed and suicidal. Following a few minutes of no response, an officer reported hearing what they thought was a single gunshot from inside the residence. OSP immediately called out SWAT members to respond and assist.

After OSP SWAT arrived, team members approached and made entry into the residence where they found the suspect deceased at about 10:00 p.m.

OSP was assisted by Lane County Sheriff's Office during the incident.

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Oregon State Police (OSP), with the assistance of the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office and Clackamas County Medical Examiner's Office, is continuing the investigation into the death of a woman Thursday night on Highway 26 in the Rhododendron area. The victim is identified as BRIDGET MAUREEN McGOWAN (aka: Bridget Maureen Sherbahn), age 52, from Gresham. An autopsy was completed Friday afternoon at the State Medical Examiner's Office confirming that the injuries that caused her death were consistent with injuries sustained from being run over by a vehicle.

The ongoing investigation by OSP detectives started following a report on February 25, 2010 at approximately 9:15 p.m. that a woman, later identified as BRIDGET McGOWAN, was found critically injured on the westbound lanes of Highway 26 near milepost 44. Investigators confirmed there was a reported verbal disturbance involving the victim and her 22-year old daughter who was visiting with her boyfriend at a cabin rented by the victim and victim's boyfriend. Information that the victim may have fallen from a pickup prior to her death is pending confirmation through the ongoing investigation. She died at the scene.

A white 1996 Dodge pickup with camper reportedly involved was spotted by an OSP trooper westbound and stopped near milepost 29 east of Sandy. Another trooper and officers from Clackamas County and Sandy Police Department responded to the stop location to assist.

Driving the pickup at the time of the stop was the victim's daughter. The passenger was the driver's 21-year old boyfriend. Both previously lived in California but now are believed to be living in the pickup's camper. They have cooperated with the investigation and no arrests were made. Their names are not being released pending further investigation.

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Oregon State Police (OSP), with the assistance of the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office and Clackamas County Medical Examiner's Office, is continuing the investigation into the death of a woman Thursday night on Highway 26 in the Rhododendron area. The victim has been tentatively identified as a 52-year old woman but her name and residence information is not being released at this time. An autopsy is planned and there have been no arrests.

Preliminary information indicates on February 25, 2010 at approximately 9:15 p.m. a report was received that a woman was found critically injured on the westbound lanes of Highway 26 near milepost 44. Initial information indicated there was a reported disturbance in the area, but information that the woman may have fallen from a pickup and was run over are not confirmed at this time. The woman died at the scene.

A pickup reportedly involved was spotted by an OSP trooper westbound and stopped near milepost 29 east of Sandy. Another trooper and officers from Clackamas County and Sandy Police Department responded to the stop location to assist. The two occupants, a female and male, were identified. The driver is the victim's daughter. No arrests were made and their names are not being released at this time. The pickup is held pending further investigation.

Additional information, including the victim's name, may be released later today as the investigation continues.

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The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward related to an Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division investigation to help solve the illegal kill and waste of three elk in the Trask Unit near Tillamook. This reward is also in conjunction with a reward of up to $1,000 offered by the Oregon Hunter's Association for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case.

On the weekend of February 13, 2010 a hunter came upon fresh elk remains in the roadway on Clear Creek Ridge Road, and a dead spike and cow elk about 40 yards off the roadway. The information was provided to the OSP Tillamook office several days later. On February 17th OSP Senior Trooper Lalo Guerra responded to the complaint and found three dead elk (one spike and two cows) in the area which is open to an emergency hunt.

"Reward offers from organizations like the Humane Society of the United States and Oregon Hunter's Association can be a huge boost in helping to generate tips to solve cases such as this irresponsible poaching of elk in Tillamook County. We appreciate this help and hope it will provide the key link to identifying who is responsible," said Captain Walt Markee, Director of the OSP Fish & Wildlife Division.

Anyone with information is asked to call Senior Trooper Guerra at (503) 815-3315 or the Turn in Poacher (TIP) number at 1-800-452-7888.

Questions regarding the Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust reward offer can be directed to Liz Bergstrom, Humane Society of the United States, at (240) 751-0659, or ebergstrom@humanesociety.org . To view their news release, go to www.humanesociety.org/poaching .

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An Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop early last Friday morning near Ashland led to the arrest of two people and subsequent seizure of over 13 pounds of cocaine.

According to OSP Lieutenant Kelly Collins, on February 19, 2010 at approximately 4:40 a.m. an OSP trooper stopped a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe displaying Washington license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 13 for a speed violation. The two occupants were identified as driver RUBEN RAMIREZ-VENTURA, age 24, from Renton, Washington, and female passenger MARISOL PEREZ-ALMONTE, age 28, from Seattle, Washington.

Subsequent investigation related to the traffic stop led to the seizure of 6 kilos of cocaine (approximately 13.2 lbs) concealed in the vehicle. Estimated value of the seized cocaine is approximately $150,000.

Both occupants were taken into custody without incident and lodged in the Jackson County Jail for Unlawful Possession and Distribution of a Controlled Substance – Cocaine, and Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance – Cocaine. According to Jackson County Jail records, both individuals have Immigration and Customs Enforcement holds listed.

OSP troopers were assisted by OSP Drug Enforcement Section detectives, DEA Task Force, and Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team.

Photograph Source: Jackson County Sheriff's Office.

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An Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division investigation into the illegal shooting and waste of a trophy bull elk near Tillamook in October 2009 identified a suspect who has been cited on two wildlife crime charges.

The investigation started October 31, 2009 when OSP Trooper Casey Thomas responded to a report of the illegal killing and waste of the trophy elk off the Aldercrest Road System just north of the Wilson River near Tillamook. A news release was sent out asking for the public's help to identify a suspect.

According to OSP Trooper Ryan Howell, a tip led the investigation to identify TRAVIS J. BUSH, age 25, from Tillamook, as a suspect in the case. BUSH was subsequently cited to appear in Tillamook County Circuit Court for:

* Taking a Bull Elk Closed Season
* Waste of a Game Mammal – Bull Elk

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Attached Media Files: 2010-02/1002/110609_Aldercrest_elk.jpg

A Vancouver, Washington man was taken into custody Monday night after he attempted to elude officers from multiple agencies on Highway 30 before crashing into a Sauvie Island-area gate. An Oregon State Police (OSP) patrol car was disabled during the incident while attempting a tactical vehicle intervention technique to stop the fleeing car.

On February 22, 2010 at approximately 9:03 p.m. an OSP trooper spotted a 1993 Subaru Legacy four-door displaying Washington license plates southbound on Highway 30 near milepost 29 that had been reported as a possible intoxicated driver by a Rainier police officer who was transporting an arrested person to Columbia County jail. The trooper attempted to stop the vehicle but it sped southbound in excess of 100 mph. Over the next 18 miles the Subaru's driver continued at speeds over 100 mph in a reckless manner.

Approaching the Sauvie Island Bridge, the Subaru slowed below 40 mph and was beginning to turn left toward Sauvie Island when the trooper attempted a tactical vehicle intervention technique. The attempt failed to stop the Subaru but did damage to the OSP patrol car's driver side tire, rendering it inoperable.

Shortly after getting onto Sauvie Island, the car stopped and a female passenger got out. The driver then continued driving several miles on Sauvie Island Road before crashing into an ODFW gate. The driver got out of the car and attempted to flee on foot before a Scappoose police officer overtook and detained him about 9:20 p.m.

The adult female passenger said the driver refused her repeated requests to stop and let her out while he was attempting to elude the officers because he had a warrant for his arrest. She was not arrested.

The driver, ASHLEY WADE SICLOVAN, age 35, from Vancouver, Washington was lodged in the Columbia County Jail on the following charges:

* Felony Warrant – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
* Felony Attempt to Elude in a Vehicle
* Misdemeanor Attempt to Elude on Foot
* Criminal Mischief in the First Degree
* Kidnap in the Second Degree (based upon denied passenger requests to get out)
* Reckless Driving
* Recklessly Endangering Another Person

OSP also cited SICLOVAN for Driving While Suspended and Violation of the Basic Rule in Excess of 100 mph in a 55 mph speed zone.

OSP was assisted during the incident by Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Portland Police Bureau, Scappoose Police Department, and Columbia County Sheriff's Office.

Photograph Source: Columbia County Sheriff's Office

No photographs available from the scene.

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A Mitchell-area man died Monday when his vehicle drove off the roadway on Highway 26 just west of Mitchell. The victim and his pickup were found by a citizen while police were searching for it after he was reported overdue by family members.

According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Sergeant Don Wagner, on February 22, 2010 at approximately 3:40 p.m. OSP received a report of a vehicle off the roadway, over a steep embankment and partially submerged in a creek on a rural portion of Highway 26 just west of Mitchell.

A 1997 Mazda pickup driven by GARY LEON WILLIAMS, age 46, from Mitchell, was eastbound on Highway 26 near milepost 65, when he failed to negotiate a curve leaving the roadway, traveling over a steep embankment and coming to rest partially submerged in a creek.

WILLIAMS was reported overdue by family members to Wheeler County Sheriffs Office after failing to return home as expected mid-morning Monday. The report prompted Sheriffs Office officials to start looking for WILLIAMS when a citizen's report led police to the crash scene just west of Mitchell.

WILLIAMS was found deceased at the scene.

WILLIAMS was wearing safety restraints at the time of the crash. The initial investigation suggests that neither speed nor alcohol appeared to be contributing factors in the crash.

OSP troopers from the Bend Area Command office are continuing the investigation.

Wheeler County Sheriff's Office and ODOT assisted at the scene. Highway 26 was partially closed to one lane for about two hours at the crash scene.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Coos County District Attorney Paul Frasier announced Monday morning, February 22nd that Gabriel Morris, age 33, was taken into custody without incident by police in Prince William County, Virginia. Gabriel Morris was wanted in connection with the murder of two people in Bandon, Oregon on February 8, 2010. His wife, Jessica Morris, age 33, was also taken into custody on a material witness warrant, and their 4-year old daughter, Kalea, was found and not harmed.

The information provided to District Attorney Frasier at this point is sketchy, however, he was informed that the Morris family had been staying for the last few days with a person who they met online and who lived in Virginia. That person became suspicious of some of the things Morris was telling him and decided to check by looking up Morris on the Internet. During that search, the person discovered Morris was wanted for murder in Oregon and then contacted police in Prince William County.

The police checked out the residence earlier today and saw their Ford Taurus parked in front of the home. Police then summoned their special weapons and tactics team, made contact and found all three of the Morris family. No one was injured during the arrest.

Later today, District Attorney Frasier and several detectives will be flying out to Virginia to conduct further investigations as needed. He anticipates that Gabriel and Jessica Morris will be held in custody and they will be entitled court hearings in Virginia.

It is not known when they will be returned to Coos County. If they decide to contest extradition, it could be several weeks or months before they are returned. If they waive extradition then their return could be in as little as a couple weeks.

District Attorney Frasier thanked all who helped in this investigation, including nationwide media for helping inform the public of this investigation and subsequent search for the Morris family.

Additional Note:

Information from the US Marshals Service advises that the arrest was made by the US Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Task Force (CARFTF) near a residence on Dominion Drive in Dumfries, Virginia.

Gabriel Morris was in Dumfries, Virginia staying with a local resident when community members recognized Morris from an America's Most Wanted episode that aired on February 20th. The tip was called in to the Prince William County Sheriff's Office and was referred to the CARFTF. At the time of the arrest, Morris was armed with a .45 caliber handgun and was driving in a Ford Explorer accompanied by the female homeowner of the residence where he was staying. Morris' wife, Jessica, and their daughter were located in the Ford Taurus. Both vehicles were leaving the residence together when arrested.

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(Note: REGISTRATION DEADLINE is FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, at 3:00 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for media representatives new to Oregon or who cover public safety topics.)

Interested in learning more about and getting a glimpse into what the realities are that police officers face in use-of-force incidents?

Oregon public safety representatives and trainers are offering a day-long unique, innovative opportunity for media representatives to experience what happens when police officers are faced with, and involved in, use-of-force incidents. This one-day free crash course training is offered only to Oregon media representatives interested in better understanding what happens during and after these incidents. Advance registration is required for the training that will be held Tuesday, March 2nd, at the Oregon Public Safety Academy located at 4190 Aumsville Highway in Salem involving representatives from:

* Department of Justice
* Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
* Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police
* Oregon State Sheriff's Association
* Oregon State Police

Strict ground rules have been established for those who attend:

1) The training will start promptly at 8:00 a.m. and conclude about 5:00 p.m. All attendees must agree to stay for the whole day and cannot just come for an hour or two and leave.

2) Attendees must be prepared to participate in the training scenarios and be dressed appropriately and casually so they can participate.

3) All questions must be held for the end of the day when representatives from the above organizations and agencies will be available to answer questions. Trainers and presenters will not answer questions regarding currently active or past Oregon cases involving the use of force. General questions about the law, tactics or training will be answered.

4) Photographers and videographers will be allowed to accompany attendees and may film any portion of the training. They must agree not to photograph any students currently on campus going through training.

Schedule:

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - In classroom briefing on use-of-force law

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Presentation on physiology prior to and during use-of-force events.

10:30 a.m. - Groups will be split into two smaller groups for use-of-force exercises. Hands-on training will be provided at the Skills Building for simulation exercises and the Scenario Village for live hands-on scenarios.

12 noon - Attendees can have lunch at their own expense in the training center cafeteria.

1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - The two groups will switch locations for continued exercise training.

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Department of Justice will give a briefing on Senate Bill 111 regarding the investigation of police deadly force incidents.

4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. - Q&A period with representatives from the above listed agencies and organizations.

Registration:

Mandatory advance registration must be done by Friday, February 26th at 3:00 p.m. To register, contact:

Carolyn Kendrick
Phone: (503) 378-2358
Email: Carolyn.kendrick@state.or.us

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A Eugene-area man wanted on seven warrants was arrested by Oregon State Police (OSP) with the help of a Springfield (SPD) police canine unit after he attempted to elude in a vehicle and on foot. The man's fleeing attempt came to and end in a cul-de-sac when he tried to run on foot and was greeted by the SPD canine and handler as he came around the exterior of a house.

On February 19, 2010 at approximately 10:45 p.m. OSP Recruit Trooper Mike Pelkey attempted to stop a Chevrolet Cavalier displaying Oregon license plates for a turning violation on South A Street and Pioneer Parkway in Springfield. The Chevrolet accelerated north on Pioneer Parkway and ran multiple red lights and stop signs before stopping at the end of a cul-de-sac on V Street east of 6th Street. The driver got out of the car and ran into the backyard of a residence, but as he circled the exterior of the home to come back toward the car he was greeted by a SPD canine unit and ordered to the ground where he was arrested without further incident.

The driver was identified as LAREN PURVIS EDWARDS, age 20, from Eugene. Pelkey determined EDWARDS was wanted on the following seven warrants:

* Fail to Appear – Hit & Run
* Fail to Appear – DUII
* Probation Violation – Burglary in the Second Degree
* Probation Violation – Possession of Cocaine
* Probation Violation – Robbery in the Third Degree / Theft in the Second Degree
* Theft in the Second Degree
* Theft in the Third Degree

Subsequent investigation also led to charges for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Felony Elude in a Vehicle, Misdemeanor Elude on Foot, Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Driving While Suspended, and several traffic violations.

A 24-year old male passenger was not arrested.

EDWARDS was lodged in the Lane County Jail. No jail photograph available on their website at this time for release.

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Several investigations during the last four months by members of the Baker County Narcotics Enforcement Team during the last four months led to the arrest this week of 14 people. One of the investigations focused on a major methamphetamine supplier in Grant, Crook and Baker counties that linked ten of the suspects arrested to the main supplier.

In the fall of 2009, Baker County Narcotics Enforcement Team and John Day Police Department identified RODNEY ALEN ROOKSTOOL, age 49, from John Day, as a major supplier of methamphetamine in Grant, Crook and Baker counties. The Baker County Narcotics Enforcement Team started an investigation to not only target the ROOKSTOOL, but also to identify individuals receiving narcotics from him. A series of undercover drug purchases led to the issuance of search warrants for ROOKSTOOL's person, residence and vehicles.

On January 4, 2010, ROOKSTOOL was stopped near North Powder, Oregon just after exiting Interstate 84. Detectives executed search warrants for him and the vehicle that subsequently led to the seizure of about 1/4 pound of methamphetamine, about 1/2 pound of marijuana, a .45 handgun, and about $1900 cash. A Bend-area female identified as CHRISTINE DILLON, age 46, was with ROOKSTOOL and cited and released to appear on a charge of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine.

Additional search warrants were served during the following days at ROOKSTOOL's John Day residence where detectives found and seized $25,000 cash, thousands of dollars worth of stolen property, and a small amount of methamphetamine.

Subsequent to this ongoing investigation and evidence seized while serving the search warrants, ROOKSTOOL has been indicted by Baker County and Grant County grand juries for nearly 40 felony crimes ranging from methamphetamine trafficking to stolen property.

In connection with the ROOKSTOOL investigation, the following nine persons have been arrested this week:

* Michael Robbins, age 42, from Baker City, arrested February 16th for three counts of Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine and three counts of Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine.
* Duane Chandler, age 40, from Baker City, arrested February 16th for Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine and Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine.
* Destiny Dawn Burril, age 26, from John Day, arrested February 17th for Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine and Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine.
* Debra Burril, age 54, from John Day, arrested February 17th for Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine and Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine.
* Tina Day Couey, age 40, from John Day, arrested February 17th for two counts of Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine and two counts of Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine.
* Theresa Placencia, age 46, from John Day, arrested February 17th for Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine and Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine.
* Etoile Benge, age 36, from Canyon City, arrested February 17th for three counts of Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine, three counts of Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor.
* Ingo Wedde, age 50, from Prairie City, arrested February 17th for Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine and Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine.
* Curtis Heard, age 42, from Canyon City, arrested February 17th for Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine and Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine.

Christine Dillon was also arrested February 18th at ROOKSTOOL's residence for Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine within 1000 feet of a School, and Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine.

Members of the Baker County Narcotics Enforcement Team investigating these cases are comprised of detectives from the Oregon State Police Drug Enforcement Section, Baker County Sheriff's Office, and Baker City Police Department. Important assistance was provided by officers from John Day Police Department, Baker City Police Department, Baker County Sheriff's Office, Grant County Sheriff's Office, Oregon State Police, and Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) team.

A separate undercover narcotics investigation by the Baker County Narcotics Enforcement Team also led to three more arrests this week for the following individuals:

* Jesse Linscott, age 24, from Baker City, arrested February 15th for Unlawful Deliver of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine.
* Jeffrey Sult, age 37, from North Powder, arrested February 15th for Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine.
* Jake Fischer, age 26, from Baker City, arrested February 16th for Unlawful Delivery and Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine.

Photograph Source: (Rookstool) Baker County Sheriff's Office

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Attached Media Files: Rookstool

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into a Thursday morning fatal traffic crash on Highway 101 near Otter Crest that resulted in the death of one person and injuries to five others, four of which were serious or critical.

Preliminary investigation according to OSP Lieutenant Mike Turner indicates on February 18, 2010 at approximately 9:30 a.m. a 1998 Ford Expedition driven by WILLIAM WOOLEY, age 42, from Waldport, was southbound on Highway 101 near milepost 131 when, for an unknown reason, it crossed the centerline and crashed head-on into a northbound 2005 Nissan Altima driven by RICHARD A. WILSON, age 51, from Chehalis, Washington.

RICHARD WILSON was transported by ambulance to Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. His passenger/wife, SUSAN LOUISE WILSON, age 53, was seriously injured. She was initially transported by ambulance to North Lincoln Hospital and then transferred by air ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland. Both were was using safety restraints and the car's airbags deployed.

WOOLEY was seriously injured and transported by ambulance to Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital. He was then transferred to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis.

There were three passengers in the Ford Expedition identified as:

* LUANN C. CLEVELAND, age 40, from Waldport, who was critically injured. She was transported by REACH air ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis.
* MEGAN FLANAGAN, age 12, from Waldport, who was transported by ambulanced to North Lincoln Hospital with minor injuries.
* ANICA JAMESON, age 12, from Florence, who was seriously injured. She was transported by ground ambulance to North Lincoln Hospital and then transferred by air ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Hospital.

Safety restraint use information by the Ford's occupants is pending confirmation. The vehicle's airbags deployed.

OSP troopers from the Newport Area Command office are continuing the investigation with the assistance of the Lincoln County District Attorney's Office.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Lincoln City Police Department, Depoe Fire Department, Newport Fire Department, Pacific West Ambulance and ODOT assisted. All lanes were re-opened about 12:45 p.m.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into a two-vehicle injury traffic crash Thursday morning that left two people injured on Highway 6 about fourteen miles west of Banks. Icy road conditions were believed to be a contributing factor.

According to OSP Senior Trooper Gar Oriet, on February 18, 2010 at approximately 7:50 a.m. a 2003 Ford Ranger pickup driven by JOSEPH ROMERO, age 32, from Hillsboro, was westbound on Highway 6 near milepost 35 when he lost control on a brief section of icy road and spun toward the eastbound lane. The Ford pickup crashed into the front left corner of an eastbound Federal Express 2007 Dodge van driven by MARK HANSON, age 50, from Tillamook.

Both drivers were transported to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

OSP troopers from the North Plains work site were assisted at the scene by Washington County Sheriff's Office, Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, Metro West ambulance and ODOT. The highway was closed for a brief period and then one side of the highway was opened until the scene was cleared.

No photographs available for release.

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A 29-year old Milwaukie man and his six-month old son are lucky to have survived a freak incident Wednesday when a loose trailer hitch bouncing on the road north of Canby crashed through their vehicle's front windshield. The tow hitch hit the man's chest and forearm and then nearly struck the child in his car seat before coming to rest in the back of the vehicle.

According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Trooper Jose Cortez, on February 17, 2010 at approximately 4:30 p.m. a 2005 Mazda Tribute driven by ERIC J. PROVOST, age 29, from Milwaukie, was northbound on Highway 99E near milepost 18 when a tow hitch suddenly bounced off the highway in front of his vehicle and crashed through the left side of the windshield. The tow hitch hit the steering wheel with such force that it bent the steering wheel, then it hit PROVOST's chest and left forearm before striking the ceiling as it missed his son seated in a car seat on the center rear seating area.

PROVOST was seriously injured and transported by LifeFlight to Oregon Health Sciences University. His injuries are non-life threatening.

The child was not injured.

OSP troopers were assisted by Canby Fire Department, Canby Police Department and ODOT.

The investigation has not determined what vehicle the trailer hitch came off from before hitting the car.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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(Note Correction - FNAWS is the "Foundation for North American Wild Sheep" not "Federation for North American Wild Sheep")

The efforts of numerous sportsman groups' paid off with the conviction of four suspects in a Wallowa County case where DNA results were a critical component of an Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division investigation. Normally known as a valuable investigative tool helping to identify and convict suspects in criminal cases, this is the first conviction in a case where the DNA results helped prosecute Oregon wildlife violators.

Three of the four suspects convicted in Wallowa County Circuit Court are from Oregon. The fourth suspect is a Ridgefield, Washington resident. They are identified as:

George Chechelnitski, age 53, from Ridgefield, Washington, who pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of Taking Elk without a Valid Tag. Sentencing included:
* Two year Hunting Suspension
* Two years probation
* $2108.00 in fines and fees

Aleksandr Katko, age 53, from Gresham, Oregon, who pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of Aiding in a Violation of Wildlife Laws. Sentencing included:
* Two year Hunting Suspension
* Two years probation
* $2008.00 in fines and fees

Vadim Titoukh, age 44, from Boring, Oregon, who pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of Aiding in a Violation of Wildlife Laws. Sentencing included:
* Two year Hunting Suspension
* Two years probation
* $2143.00 in fines and fees

Vasiliy Pitsul, age 48, from Portland, Oregon, who pled guilty to a violation charge of Aiding in a Violation of Wildlife Laws. Sentencing included:
* Two year Hunting Suspension
* $1208.00 in fines and fees

The OSP Fish & Wildlife Division had been researching new ways to help a trooper investigating an illegal big horn sheep killing and met with the Oregon Foundation for North American Wild Sheep (FNAWS). When the FNAWS organization asked how they could help, DNA analysis support was seen as an answer.

FNAWS and Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) presented a proposal for a two-year pilot project to evaluate the needs and effectiveness of a DNA program to user organizations. These organizations raised $25,000 to fund a pilot project in partnership with OSP and Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG). IDFG is home to a premier, cutting-edge wildlife forensic program that offers a full-service biological testing program, including DNA services (species comparison, gender determination, individual identification, and time/cause of death).

On November 7th, 2007, Oregon State Police Senior Trooper Mark Knapp of the received information regarding an elk that was illegally killed in the Chesnimnus Big Game Unit in Wallowa County. A subsequent investigation determined that on November 3, 2007, the opening morning of the Chesnimnus Elk Season, the group of four hunters had harvested two spike elk. It was later determined that only one of the hunters possessed a valid elk tag for that unit. In addition, parts of the second illegally killed elk were left behind and some of the elk meat was wasted. Numerous evidentiary items were seized at the crime scene.

With the assistance of several individuals who had been hunting in the area, the Oregon State Police was ultimately able to identify the four suspects. Interviews were later conducted, one search warrant was executed and additional evidence was seized. Some of the seized evidence from the scene and the residences of two suspects were analyzed at the Oregon State Police Forensic Crime Lab in Springfield, Oregon.

A critical part of the investigation also involved DNA analysis conducted by Dr. Karen Rudolph of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Wildlife Forensic Program in Caldwell, Idaho. The analysis was done on evidence seized from the scene and during the execution of the search warrant. A positive match on the DNA of the illegally taken elk was made. The results of the forensic evidence from the labs in Oregon and Idaho helped lead to the arrest and ultimate conviction of the four suspects in the Wallowa County Circuit Court.

No photographs for release.

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Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Sunday night's fatal traffic crash that happened when the driver of a vehicle attempting to elude a Roseburg police officer lost control and crashed head-on with a second Roseburg police officer. The eluding driver was pronounced deceased at an area hospital and his passenger was critically injured. Roseburg Officer SCOTT CAMPBELL received minor injuries and was released from the hospital Monday evening.

The ongoing OSP investigation indicates on February 14, 2010 at approximately 10:46 p.m. a Roseburg police officer attempted to stop a 1997 Honda Civic two-door for a traffic violation on Northeast Stephens Street near Garden Valley Boulevard. The Honda accelerated northbound, attempting to elude the officer for about one mile when its driver lost control at a high rate of speed and crashed head-on into a second Roseburg police officer's patrol car that was southbound with emergency lights activated on Northeast Stephens Street near Newton Creek Road.

Subsequent investigation determined that the Honda had been reported stolen to Lane County Sheriff's Office. The Honda's driver, NATHAN W. LUBKEN, age 31, from Roseburg, was transported by ambulance to Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg where he was pronounced deceased. LUBKEN's driving privileges were previously suspended. He was using safety restraints.

Honda passenger HOLLY CHERIE SULLIVAN, age 27, from Eugene, was critically injured. SULLIVAN was initially transported to Mercy Medical Center and later transferred to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland. As of Monday evening she was still in intensive care. Safety restraint use is pending confirmation through the investigation.

Officer CAMPBELL, age 30, was transported by ambulance to Mercy Medical Center. He was using safety restraints. CAMPBELL has been with Roseburg Police Department for 3 years. Any questions regarding CAMPBELL should be referred to their department.

OSP troopers and an OSP collision reconstructionist are continuing the investigation.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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The following news release is forwarded to Oregon media for Washington State Patrol:

(Long Beach)-- Overnight Martin A. Jones, 45, of Seaview, WA was arrested in Long Beach and booked into the Pacific County Jail in South Bend, on charges of Attempted Murder and Assault in the 1st degree in the shooting of Trooper Scott Johnson.

Search warrants are currently being sought in an attempt to obtain important evidence.

While we have a suspect in custody the investigation continues.

Investigators still need tips from the public regarding associates, vehicles, firearms, and structures associated with Mr. Jones.

If you have information please call 1-800-283-7808 or outside Washington State 1-360-405-6650.

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The following Washington State Patrol news release is being sent to Oregon media at their request:

(Long Beach)—The Washington State Patrol announced this morning that a person of interest has been detained in the shooting of Trooper Scott Johnson. Investigators developed information about an individual overnight.

The person was located in the early morning hours of Monday, February 15, 2010 and detained. Investigators are now seeking search warrants for locations that may be relevant to the case.

"We are not focused solely on this person," said WSP Chief John R. Batiste. "While we believe this person is certainly worth a deeper look, we are continuing the broader investigation. We have talked to many people so far, and we will continue to contact individuals who might have information about Saturday's shooting."

WSP is still seeking tips from the public. In Washington, people can call 1-800-283-7808. Outside Washington, callers can provide tips at 1-360-405-6650.

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A Bend-area man was arrested by Oregon State Police (OSP) Sunday following a two-vehicle minor injury crash south of Sunriver in which alcohol was determined to be a contributing factor. Both drivers were treated and released for minor injuries in the crash that occurred on Vandervert Road about one-half mile west of Highway 97.

According to OSP Sergeant Mitch Meyer, on February 14, 2010 at approximately 11:00 a.m. a 2004 Audi driven by CARLSON F. O'NEILL, age 32, from Bend, was traveling behind a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban driven by RENEE S. ROGERS, age 31, from Sunriver, westbound on Vandervert Road. O'NEILL was beginning an attempt to pass the Chevrolet Suburban at a high rate of speed in a no passing zone when it collided into the rear of the Suburban.

After impact, ROGERS was able to safely stop her vehicle. O'NEILL drove off the roadway and crashed into a tree on the south shoulder area.

ROGERS and O'NEILL were both transported to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend with minor injuries. Both were treated and released. Three passengers in the Chevrolet were not injured.

After being released from the hospital, OSP arrested O'NEILL for DUII, Assault in the Fourth Degree, and four counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person. He was lodged in the Deschutes County Jail.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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(Note: Victim was known by friends and family as BILL DAVIS)

The name of the 72-year old Lake Oswego-area man who died Sunday morning after he was swept out into the ocean while trying to rescue his dog off a Lincoln City-area beach is being released. Oregon State Police troopers from the Newport Area Command office are completing the investigation

On February 14, 2010 at approximately 9:00 a.m. RICHARD WILLIAM (aka "BILL) DAVIS, age 72, from Lake Oswego, was walking on the beach with his dog at the D River Wayside when he reportedly threw a stick into the water for his dog to retrieve. Witnesses stated the dog got caught by a wave and was pulled toward the surf when DAVIS went to help his dog. Another wave hit and pulled him away from the beach.

A witness attempted to save DAVIS but was unable to get him back to the beach. Witnesses kept visual track of him while emergency responders were notified.

North Lincoln Fire & Rescue arrived and a rescue swimmer reached DAVIS, bringing him back to shore where they started CPR. OSP troopers and Lincoln City police arrived during this time. His dog was able to get back to shore and survived.

DAVIS was transported by Pac West ambulance to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital where he was pronounced deceased just before 10:00 a.m.

OSP Fish & Wildlife and Patrol Division troopers were on scene gathering witness statements when the victim's son approached them about the incident. He was visiting the Lincoln City area with some family members for the weekend. Troopers helped get family members to the hospital where they were able to positively identify DAVIS.

No photographs available for release.

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The following news release is forwarded at the request of Washington State Patrol announcing a new TIP line number for calls from outside of Washington. Washington State Patrol established the number to handle a surprising number of calls from Oregon that the 800-number previously publicized did not connect outside the state of Washington.

Note TIP line numbers:

Outside Washington: 1-360-405-6650
Washington State Tip Line: 1-800-283-7808

(Long Beach) – Investigators from the Washington State Patrol and several other law enforcement agencies worked through the night following up leads regarding Saturday's shooting of Trooper Scott Johnson.

Many of the leads were developed based on tips from the public. While none has led detectives to the shooter, WSP Captain Steve Sutton is confident the right information will eventually be forthcoming.

"Some of the leads we're following are based on a combination of two tips received in different calls," Sutton said. "People should not hesitate to call with information, even if they think it's minor or irrelevant. Paired with information from other calls, that minor tidbit could be the case-breaker."

Johnson was shot shortly before 1:00 a.m. Saturday in the town of Long Beach, while inventorying the contents of a car that was about to be towed. A man walked up and a short conversation ensued. As Johnson returned his attention to the car, the man fired two shots at the back of Johnson's head.

Johnson is currently is good condition at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland.

WSP has been surprised at the number of tips coming in from Oregon, and learned overnight that the 800-number previously publicized does not connect outside the state of Washington. WSP has established a regular ten-digit number for calls from out-of-state. The number is 1-360-405-6650. WSP is also working to expand the coverage area of the existing 800-line.

"If you live in Oregon and tried to call in a tip, please try again at our new number. We very much want to hear from you," Sutton said.

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Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers credit a commercial truck driver's actions in preventing potential serious injury to both he and a wrong driver Friday evening on Interstate 5 three mile south of Curtain in Douglas County. The wrong way driver was cited for Reckless Driving and released to family members who had reported him earlier to police as missing/endangered.

On February 12, 2010 at 8:45 p.m. OSP troopers and Douglas County deputies investigated a wrong way driver-involved head-on crash in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near milepost 159. Prior to the crash a Douglas County deputy parked on the northbound shoulder of Interstate 5 near milepost 162 saw a wrong way Chrysler PT Cruiser pass the patrol car southbound in the northbound lanes. The deputy immediately notified OSP troopers who began heading northbound to try and intercept the wrong way driver.

Before finding the wrong way driver, identified as DAVID A. MERSDORF, age 76, from Fall Creek, the front driver side area of the PT Cruiser crashed into the left side rear axle area of a flatbed semi-trailer pulled northbound by a commercial truck. Prior to the crash the truck's driver, BRYON S. KILMER, age 31, from Salem, slowed down upon seeing the wrong way driver just before the collision.

The deputy arrived about one minute after the crash happened and found that neither driver was injured.

The investigation also indicated MERSDORF was listed as a missing/endangered person by Lane County Sheriff's Office. He was taken into protective custody and transported to Mercy Medical Center for an evaluation. His family was contacted and they responded to the hospital where he was released over to them.

One northbound lane was closed about 45 minutes.

OSP troopers from the Roseburg Area Command office are completing the investigation. Troopers believe MERSDORD entered Interstate 5 in the wrong direction near Cottage Grove.

In addition to Douglas County Sheriff's Office, other assisting agencies were North Douglas Fire and EMS, and ODOT.

No photographs available for release.

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Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers and detectives, with the assistance of the Clackamas County medical examiner, are continuing the investigation after identifying a man found deceased in Eagle Creek near the base of a bridge over the creek along Highway 224. The deceased male reportedly had run from the scene of an attempted traffic stop and was found when officers were searching for him. Highway 224 was closed in both directions with the help of ODOT for about 3 hours during the investigation.

On February 13, 2010 at approximately 1:00 a.m. an OSP trooper attempted to stop a Ford Excursion westbound on Highway 224 west of Estacada for traveling 95 mph in a 55 speed zone. After the trooper turned around to overtake the vehicle, the driver quickly pulled it over onto the shoulder and stopped near the bridge over Eagle Creek between SE Wildcat Mountain Road and SE Riverside Way. As the trooper was starting to pull up to the stopped vehicle, the driver got out and fled on foot in front of the vehicle into the darkness.

At about the same time a Clackamas County deputy with a canine stopped at the scene. The canine quickly started to track where the driver fled and about five minutes later they spotted the driver face down in Eagle Creek about 100 feet below the bridge.

Estacada Fire Department personnel responded and rappelled down to the man's location, confirming he was deceased. The man has been positively identified as KELLY JOE DILLARD, age 41, from Sandy. Troopers learned DILLARD was wanted on a felony warrant for Absconding Parole issued out of State Parole and Probation Department.

OSP troopers and detectives from the Portland Area Command office are continuing their investigation.

No photographs available for release.

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Members of the Lincoln Interagency Narcotic Team (LINT) arrested two people Wednesday related to separate drug-related investigations in Lincoln County.

On February 10, 2010 LINT detectives, assisted by Oregon State Police (OSP), Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Lincoln City Police Department and drug detection canines from OSP and Newport Police Department executed two search warrants.

The first search warrant was served at 3330 NE Chinook Avenue in Depoe Bay that led to the arrest of JEFFREY ALAN SCHAAD, age 52. SHAAD, who lives at the address with his elderly parents, is monitored by an ankle bracelet while on probation for a drug-related conviction. Detectives discovered SCHAAD was in possession of approximately 12.5 grams of suspected heroin packaged for sale; OxyContin pills, nearly $6,000 cash, and other evidence related to the investigation.

SCHAAD was lodged in the Lincoln County Jail for Unlawful Possession, Delivery, and Manufacture of a Controlled Substance - Heroin.

The second search warrant was served at 1451 NW 16th Street in Lincoln City that led to the arrest of BRUCE ROBERT SPENCER, age 62. SPENCER was found in possession of approximately 10 grams of suspected heroin packaged for sale and other evidence. During his arrest, SPENCER claimed to be suffering a heart attack and was transported by ambulance to a hospital where doctors determined he was claim was unfounded.

SPENCER was then transported and lodged in the Lincoln County Jail for Unlawful Possession, Delivery, and Manufacture of a Controlled Substance - Heroin, and Maintaining a Place Where Controlled Substances are Sold.

LINT is comprised of members from the Newport Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Lincoln City Police, Oregon State Police, and the Lincoln County District Attorney's Office.

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A Toledo-area couple died and a third person was injured Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle head-on crash on Highway 20 about five miles east of Newport. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation. Names of the involved individuals are being released.

According to OSP Sergeant Justin McGladrey, on February 11, 2010 at approximately 4:55 p.m. a Subaru Forester driven by DEBRA A. SIMMONS, age 53, from Depoe Bay, was westbound on Highway 20 near milepost 5 when, for an undetermined reason, it crossed the centerline and crashed head-on with an eastbound Ford Ranger pickup occupied by two people. After impact, the vehicles came to rest in the eastbound lane and shoulder area.

Both occupants in the pickup were pronounced deceased at the scene. They are identified as driver JOHN EUGENE HUNTER, age 57, and passenger DEBRA ANNETTE HUNTER, age 55, both from Toledo.

SIMMONS was transported by Pac West ambulance to Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital and then transferred by ground ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland.

Safety restraint use information is not available at this time.

OSP troopers from the Newport Area Command office are continuing the investigation.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Toledo Police Department, Toledo Fire Department, and ODOT assisted at the scene. Highway 20 was closed about three hours with a detour established.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Oregon State Police and Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to identify the person(s) responsible for cutting trees along Highway 26 in the Cherryville area east of Sandy, causing the trees to either fall onto the highway or onto power lines. During the last two weeks troopers and deputies have responded to four separate incidents, one of which resulting in a non-injury crash when a vehicle ran into one of the downed trees.

The incidents have been happening late at night, approximately 11:00 p.m., along the south side of Highway 26 near Baty Road and E. Terra Fern Drive about six miles east of Sandy. The latest incident happened February 7, 2009 at about 11:00 p.m. when an eastbound vehicle hit a fallen tree that appears to have been purposely cut to block the highway. In another incident about five trees were cut along E. Terra Fern Drive and fell onto power lines.

Each investigation indicates the trees are being cut using chainsaws and axes. None of the trees were taken by the person(s) responsible for cutting them.

What is starting out as a case of criminal mischief could quickly escalate into a very serious crime if someone is injured or killed because of a vehicle encounter with an intentionally downed tree on a highway.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked contact OSP Northern Command Center dispatch at 800-452-7888 or Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

ODOT, Sandy Fire Department, and PGE have responded to these incidents to assist with clean up and some power outages reported by area residents.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into a Wednesday night fatal traffic crash about two miles south of Creswell that resulted in the death of a 38-year old Creswell-area man riding a bicycle.

According to OSP Sergeant Andy Kenyon, on February 10, 2010 at approximately 9:20 p.m. a 2002 Ford Focus driven by JENNIFER L. PORTER, age 23, from Creswell, was northbound on Highway 99 near milepost 9. As PORTER was passing a northbound bicyclist that was on the narrow shoulder, a southbound 2002 Chrysler Sebring driven by TINA MAE BAKER, age 38, from Oakridge, was passing another southbound vehicle and sideswiped the Ford Focus in the northbound lane. After colliding with each other, the Chrysler continued across the northbound lane and struck the bicycle operated by JOHN MARSH CAYTON, age 38.

CAYTON was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigating troopers found no evidence that his bicycle had lighting or reflective equipment. He was not wearing a protective helmet.

BAKER and her three female passengers, ages 15, 17 and 19, were transported by ambulance for an examination at Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend. They were using safety restraints.

PORTER and a 4-month old female child were not injured. Both were using appropriate safety restraints.

OSP troopers from the Springfield Area Command office are continuing the investigation which upon completion will be provided to the Lane County District Attorney's office for review. No enforcement decision made pending completion of investigation and review.

Lane Rural Fire Department, South Lane Fire EMS and ODOT assisted at the scene. The highway was closed about four hours during the scene investigation.

No photographs available for release.

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A Wednesday morning Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop near Ashland led to the discovery of approximately 7.5 lbs. of methamphetamine and the arrest of four people from the Portland metro area. The seized drugs have an estimated value of approximately $150,000.

According to OSP Lieutenant Kelly Collins, on February 10, 2010 at approximately 6:45 a.m. an OSP senior trooper stopped a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe displaying Oregon license plates for a speed violation northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 11. The vehicle was occupied by three adult males, a 17-year old female and her one-year old child. The three adult males were identified as driver ISRAEL GARCIA-JUAREZ, age 27, from Beaverton, and passengers FRANCISCO JAVIER ROMERO-PEREZ, age 21, and ARON CERVANTES-HERNANDEZ, age 32, both from Portland. The 17-year old female and her child were also from Portland.

Subsequent investigation related to the traffic stop led to the discovery and seizure of approximately 7.5 lbs. of methamphetamine concealed in the vehicle.

The three men and juvenile female were taken into custody on the following charges:

GARCIA-JUAREZ
* Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
* Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
* Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
* Hold placed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement

ROMERO-PEREZ
* Same charges as posted above for GARCIA-JUAREZ
* Endangering the Welfare of a Minor

CERVANTES-HERNANDEZ
* Same charges as posted above for GARCIA-JUAREZ

The men were lodged in the Jackson County Jail with bail over $1 million. The juvenile female was detained at the Jackson County Juvenile Detention Facility for Endangering the Welfare of a Minor. The child was placed into the custody of Department of Human Services.

OSP troopers involved in the traffic stop and arrests were assisted by OSP Drug Enforcement Section detectives assigned to the DEA task force and Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Photograph Sources:
* Suspect photos - Jackson County Sheriff's Office
* Methamphetamine photos – Oregon State Police

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Three individuals from Washington State were arrested Wednesday afternoon when an Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop led to the discovery of three pounds Marijuana, Ecstasy, Illegal prescription medications, and weapons. The value of the seized marijuana is approximately $10,000.

On February 10, 2010 at approximately 12:53 p.m. an OSP trooper from the Springfield Area Command office stopped a 1992 Pontiac passenger car traveling northbound on Interstate 5 near Eugene for several traffic violations. The subsequent investigation led to the discovery of more the 3 pounds of packaged marijuana concealed in the trunk. The trooper also discovered 14 tablets of Ecstasy (MDMA), illegal prescription medications (Vicodin), a stun gun, a collapsible baton, burglar tools and other evidence pertaining to the Unlawful Possession and Distribution of marijuana.

The operator, JUSTIN MITCHELL JOY, age 24, from Lakewood, Washington was taken into custody for Unlawful Possession and Distribution of a Controlled Substance - Marijuana, Unlawful Possession of - MDMA (Ecstasy), and Unlawful Possession of Burglar tools.

The female passenger and owner of the vehicle, HAVAH EISENMANN, age 24, from Republic, Washington was taken into custody for Unlawful Possession and Distribution of a Controlled Substance - Marijuana, and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance - Vicodin.

A male passenger identified as PHILIP ERIC WITKO Jr, age 22, from Kent, Washington was taken into custody for Unlawful Possession and Distribution of a Controlled Substance - Marijuana, and Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon (Stun Gun).

All three were lodged at the Lane County Jail.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Tillamook County District Attorney William Porter announced that the ongoing investigation into vandalism to the historic Cape Meares Lighthouse in January 2010 has led the arrest of two men Wednesday. The men were arrested in Florence where they worked following the execution of a search warrant at their Oceanside residence the same day. Both have bailed from jail and will be scheduled a future court appearance.

Subsequent to ongoing investigative efforts helped by a tip, investigators served a search warrant February 10, 2010 at an Oceanside residence located in the 200 block of Hillsdale Street W. The following agencies were involved in Wednesday's ongoing investigation and search warrant execution:

* OSP Criminal Investigations Division detectives
* OSP Patrol and Fish & Wildlife Division troopers
* Tillamook County Sheriff's Office
* Tillamook Police Department
* U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Services
* Tillamook County District Attorney's Office

Detectives seized evidence related to the ongoing investigation that started January 10th when several rounds were fired breaking 15 windows of the Cape Meares Lighthouse and several pieces of a historic Fresnel lens. Additional rounds were fired into an active Coast Guard light and surrounding equipment. The suspects allegedly drove down a blocked maintenance road in a vehicle to the lighthouse viewing area, and while driving away the vehicle caused damaged a grassy area.

According to Oregon Parks & Recreation Department officials, the lighthouse lenses were very old with much historical value and were irreplaceable. Further review and estimates now place damage over a half million dollars.

Wednesday afternoon, OSP detectives and troopers arrested ZACHARY JON PYLE, age 23, and DAVID REIGN WILKS JR., age 26, at a Florence-area construction site where both men worked. OSP transported both men to the Tillamook County Jail where they were booked on the following charges:

* Criminal Mischief in the First Degree (Class C Felony)
* Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree (Class A Misdemeanor)
* Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree (Class C Misdemeanor)
* Recklessly Endangering Another Person (Class A Misdemeanor)
* Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree (Class B Misdemeanor)

Both men posted bail and were released pending a to-be-announced future appearance in Tillamook County Circuit Court. Questions regarding a future court appearance should be directed to the Tillamook County District Attorney's Office.

"We want to thank the prompt, professional investigative skills of the Oregon State Police, US Coast Guard Investigative Services and Tillamook County area law enforcement agencies for bringing us to this point," says Tim Wood, Director, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. "We have a substantial, even daunting, task ahead of us, but it is made much easier with continued leadership from the Coast Guard, and help from the Friends of Cape Meares and the many people who have stepped forward to offer their moral and financial support."

About ten miles west of Tillamook, Cape Meares Lighthouse went into service January 1890. The lighthouse lens was manufactured in Paris, France and shipped around Cape Horn up to Oregon, arriving for installation prior to the date the lighthouse went into service.

A reward of up to $6,000 was offered by Oregon Parks & Recreation Department and The Friends of Cape Meares.

Photograph Source: Tillamook County Sheriff's Office

Previously release information and photograph links are available on the OSP website at:

http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/NEWSRL/news/01_11_2010_capemeares_lighthouse_vandalism.shtml

http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/NEWSRL/news/01_12_2010_update_capemeares_vandalism.shtml

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Attached Media Files: Wilks , Pyle

Seven people who were found illegally operating their All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) on Longview Timber Company during archery season near Silverton in September 2009 have pled guilty in Marion County Justice Court.

In September 2009 an Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division trooper responded to complaints from archery hunters regarding a group of five people operating ATVs on Longview Timber property. The operation of ATVs on Longview Timber property is prohibited year round. The complainant confronted the riders and told them they were not allowed to ride their ATVs on the property. The five people ignored the warning and continued on their way. The trooper located the group approximately seven miles from the nearest locked gate. There were signs outlining the restrictions that the riders had driven past. The group had driven around a locked gate. Members of the group indicated that they didn't think it was a big deal because they were on gravel roads.

The following five defendants pled guilty to Criminal Trespass – 2nd Degree:

JAMES CULVER, age 49, Stayton, OR
RICHARD FRERES, age 32, Stayton, OR
CHAD HAFNER, age 33, Stayton, OR
THEODORE HAFNER, age 56, Stayton, OR
JACOB TOEPFER, age 32, Sublimity, OR

Each of the defendants was ordered to pay:

Court Fees $167
Fine $250
Restitution to Longview Timber $500

Personnel from Longview Timber Company were at the court appearance. They served the five defendants with notice that they are not allowed on Longview Timber Company property for five years.


Six days later, the trooper was patrolling the same area. The trooper heard ATVs approaching his location. He waited and then observed two ATV's. The riders told the trooper that a contractor had opened the gate and let them into the property. The trooper located the contractor, who told the trooper a totally different story. The contractor was leaving the property and met the riders at the gate. He had told the two riders that they were not allowed to ride their ATVs on the property. When the contractor opened the gate to leave, the two riders squeezed by him through the gate, and continued on.

The following 2 defendants pled guilty to Criminal Trespass – 2nd Degree:

CHRIS SCHUMACHER, age 53, Aumsville, OR
SHEILA ROGERS, age 46, Silverton, OR

Each of the defendants was ordered to pay:

Court Fees $167
Fine $250
Restitution to Longview Timber $500

Personnel from Longview Timber Company were at the court appearance. They served Ms. Rogers and Mr. Schumacher with notice they are not allowed on Longview Timber Company property for lifetime.

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Contact Info:
Sergeant Mari Chambers
Salem Fish & Wildlife Division
Phone: 503-934-0322

Secondary Contact:
Sergeant Julie Wilcox
Acting Public Information Officer
Phone: (541) 296-9646
Media Pager: (503) 323-3195

At 11:50 AM an Oregon State Police (OSP) Trooper from the Klamath Falls Area Command stopped a 2008 Mazda passenger car traveling north on Highway 97 near milepost 257 for several traffic violations. A consent search of the vehicle revealed 113 pounds of prepackaged marijuana concealed in the trunk.

The operator, RICARDO SANCHEZ, 26 years old, from Pasco, WA is in custody for Distribution of a Controlled Substance: Marijuana. Mr. Sanchez will be lodged in the Klamath County Jail.

The approximate street value of the Marijuana is $282,000.

Contact Info: Secondary Contact:
Lieutenant Jason Westfall Sergeant Julie Wilcox
Oregon State Police-Klamath Falls Area Command Acting Public Information Officer
Phone (541)883-5713 ext.234 Pager: (503) 323-3195


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/1002/P2080053.JPG

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers had nearly the same number of DUII arrests this year compared to last year's Super Bowl weekend.

Preliminary statistics indicate between 12:01 a.m., Saturday, February 6th, and 6:00 a.m., Monday, February 8th, OSP troopers arrested 58 DUII drivers.

During last year's Super Bowl weekend, OSP troopers reported 50 DUII arrests during the same time period.

The OSP Springfield Area Command office noted the highest number with 14 DUII arrests, followed by Salem Area Command office (8), and Portland and Tualatin Area offices (7 each).

Information from ODOT's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is not yet available, however OSP troopers did not cover any fatality crashes during this time period. The only fatality crash reported by OSP occurred just outside this time frame late Friday evening. A female pedestrian was struck and killed on Highway 34 near Seven Mile Lane. Last year two people died in 2 separate fatal traffic crashes.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Super Bowl Sunday has become one of the nation's most dangerous days on the roadways due to impaired driving. NHTSA statistics show nationally on Super Bowl Sunday (12:01 a.m., Sunday, to 5:59 a.m., Monday) 48 percent of the fatalities occurred in crashes where a driver or motorcycle rider had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of .08 percent or higher.

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Attached are some photo's from the CST Team that are on scene assiting with the investigation. Below are notes for each attached picture. Info was provided by National Guard CST Team - any questions regarding the photos' should be directed to the National Guard.

Photo Captions

100222-F-1639C-022.JPG: Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team consult with personnel from the Polk County Sheriff Department, Salem Fire Department and Salem Police Department in a West Salem neighborhood, where investigators found evidence of bomb making materials, Feb 22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office).

100222-F-1639C-027.JPG: Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team prepare to assist personnel from the Polk County Sheriff Department, Salem Fire Department and Salem Police Department in a West Salem neighborhood, where investigators found evidence of bomb making materials, Feb. 22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office).

100222-F-1639C-072.JPG: Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team deploy their equipment in a West Salem neighborhood Feb. 22, where law enforcement officials found evidence of bomb-making materials in one of the residences there. The 102 CST worked with the Polk County Sheriff Department, Salem Fire Department and Salem Police Department to provide multi-agency support during the incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office).

100222-F-1639C-078.JPG: Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team consult with personnel from the Polk County Sheriff Department, Salem Fire Department and Salem Police Department in a West Salem neighborhood, where investigators found evidence of bomb making materials, Feb. 22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office).

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Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team survey the scene as personnel from the Polk County Sheriff's Department, Salem Fire Department, Salem Police Department and other CST members discuss the situation, after investigators found evidence of bomb making materials Feb. 22. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Eric Rutherford, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs.)

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Lt. Col. Lance Englet, Commander of the 102 Civil Support Team, Oregon National Guard, surveys the scene with members of Salem Fire Department, Polk County Sheriff's Office and Salem Police Department during a multi-agency investigation in a West Salem, Ore., neighborhood, after investigators found evidence of bomb making materials, Feb. 22. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Eric Rutherford, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs.)


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/1292/DSC_0124.JPG , 2010-02/1292/DSC_0123.JPG , 2010-02/1292/DSC_0122.JPG , 2010-02/1292/100222-F-1639C-078.JPG , 2010-02/1292/100222-F-1639C-072.JPG , 2010-02/1292/100222-A-5611R-002.jpg , 2010-02/1292/100222-A-5611R-001.jpg

On 02-21-10 at 6:20pm the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of two loud explosions at 1323 35th Ave NW Salem. The caller reported hearing "2 VERY LOUD KABOOMS THAT SHOOK THE HOUSE".

Upon arrival it was determined that Zachary Leone had placed explosive material in a tree that was located on his property. The tree was then partially blown up. Once Deputies were on scene they located another possible explosive device which was located inside the residence and the search was discontinued at that time for safety. A search warrant was obtained and the Salem Police Bomb Squad was called in to help make the house safe.

During the beginning of the search another explosive device was found inside the residence and then it was rendered safe by the bomb squad. While continuing the search the bomb squad located other items of interest, which consisted of bomb making materials and another possible explosive device. The National Guard Civil Service Team was also called in to assist with the investigation.

The search is on going at this time. Zachary Leone was arrested and lodged at the Polk County Jail on the charges of Disorderly Conduct, Possession of illegal Fireworks and Unlawful Manufacture of a destructive device. Additional charges will be forthcoming as the investigation continues.


Attached Media Files: Leone

Agents of the Polk Interagency Narcotics Team (POINT) served a search warrant at the residence of Michael Hecht at 12065 Helmick Road, Monmouth, Polk County, Oregon on Wednesday, 2-17-2010, following an investigation to the illegal sales of Marijuana and Prescription medications. Mr. Hecht, who is a registered Marijuana grower and Caregiver through the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP), was arrested and charged with Illegal Distribution of Marijuana. The investigation concluded that Mr. Hecht was illegally selling the marijuana that he was growing at his residence to non-cardholders in the Monmouth/Independence area. Detectives seized 56 growing marijuana plants, 2 firearms, 44.7 ounces of processed marijuana, 1.9 ounces of hashish, 274 tablets of prescription Percocet and several jars of marijuana butter. Mr. Hecht's wife, who is a card holding patient, was allowed to keep and maintain a user amount of marijuana at the residence. The Department of Human Services was called in to investigate the welfare of three (3) juveniles living at the residence. That investigation is ongoing.


Attached Media Files: Seizure from Residence , Michael Hecht

Firefighters at Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) will be breathing better soon. New components for their self-contained breathing apparatus – purchased with an award from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program – are being put into service.

The upgraded components include a new Personal Alert Safety System (PASS) that will sound an alarm if the firefighter is stationary for 18 seconds. The PASS alarm volume increases at 4-second intervals until it sounds a full alarm at 30 seconds, allowing firefighters to quickly find their downed colleague.

Additionally, a new "heads up" display allows firefighters to quickly track how much air is left in their air cylinder. The new safety and comfort features should greatly enhance fire fighter safety and keep PF&R in compliance with national standards for fire fighting and terrorism response.

Simply purchasing the new SCBA components isn't enough. All members must be trained to use the new system and demonstrate that proficiency before the new SCBAs can be used.

Training is taking place in two stages. First, a video program introduces the new features and outlines the differences between the old and new SCBAs. Second, a "hands on" training session with each member of every crew familiarizes them with their new "lifeline". Training takes many hours to accomplish; it will take eight weeks to complete the switch over to the new devices.

The new SCBA components were purchased through a grant from the AFG program. Funded by U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Administration, the AFG is a competitive grant program to meet firefighting and emergency response needs. The AFG award provided 80 percent ($448,500) of the funding, and PF&R provided the 20 percent ($112,125) matching funds.

The Firefighter Memorial Selection Committee today announced the winning design for the new Portland Fallen Firefighters Memorial. The memorial design, selected by Commissioners Randy Leonard and Nick Fish and Firefighter Paul Corah, will be built at the east end of the Hawthorne Bridge along the Eastbank Esplanade.

The two-stage design competition, held in partnership with Portland State University's School of Architecture began in the summer of 2009. A public open house held in October allowed firefighters and the general public to vote for their favorite schemes. Three finalists were selected to continue on to the second stage and further develop their designs. This January, committee members unanimously selected the design by Aaron Whelton of Whelton Architecture as the competition winner.

Whelton Architecture's design provides renewed meaning to the lives of firefighters lost in the line of duty by providing a respectful public space to reflect on the sacrifices made in service to the city. The design is an arrangement of memorial lanterns and benches in a series of parallel lines which define areas to congregate and reflect. The light levels of the lanterns will vary monthly to reflect the number of historical line-of-duty deaths during that month.

"Perhaps most powerful is the fact that when firefighters and the public gather at the new memorial site for ceremonies, we will be standing among the fallen where lanterns collectively symbolize the 36 who perished," said Firefighter Paul Corah.

According to Whelton, the selected location at the east end of the Hawthorne Bridge is significant. It will serve as a symbol that will be visible across the city and will be continuously activated by the diverse groups who populate the Eastbank Esplanade.

A preliminary cost estimate for the memorial's constructions is $2.4 million, which will be raised through private donations. Fundraising efforts are being led by Commissioner Randy Leonard with the goal to construct the memorial in time for a dedication ceremony on June 26th, 2011, the date of the annual service held in memory of Portland firefighters and the100th anniversary of Fire Chief David Campbell's death.

"It's an ambitious goal," said Leonard. "But I see this as a multi-generational opportunity to build a memorial that appropriately recognizes the sacrifice these 36 firefighters made and honors the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect the City of Portland every day. I believe it can be done."

portlandfirefightersmemorial.org has additional information about the design competition and how citizens can donate to the new memorial project.

#PF&R#


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/549/view_from_west_bank.jpg , 2010-02/549/looking_south.jpg , 2010-02/549/looking_south_from_esplanade.jpg

Update:
On March 8th, 2010 at approximately 11:40 P.M., Portland Police Officers and Detectives arrested Chiew Tong Saechao, a 22-year-old male, in relation to this case. Saechao was charged with Attempted Murder, Robbery in the First Degree and other weapons related offenses.
This investigation is still ongoing.

Original Message:
On March 8th, 2010 at approximately 5:20 P.M., Portland Police Officers responded to a report of shots being fired in the area of S.E. 86th avenue and S.E. Woodstock Street. Officers arrived and determined that the shots were related to the robbery of a market at 8601 S.E. Woodstock. Officers secured the scene and were able to determine that no one was injured during the incident.


Officer and Detectives began an investigation into the incident. Evidence related to the incident was recovered. The case is ongoing and Portland Police Detectives are actively investigating the incident.

SUBJECT: CRIME STOPPERS FEATURED CASE March 9, 2010

The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in identifying a robbery suspect caught on surveillance video.

On Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at approximately 12:14 p.m., the Bank of America, located at 121 Southwest Morrison Street, was robbed by a lone male. The suspect entered the bank, approached the teller and presented a demand note before fleeing the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect is an older white male, between 50 and 60 years old and 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a dark coat and hat.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at 503-823-HELP (4357), leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, or text 823HELP plus your tip and send it to CRIMES (274697).


Investigator:
Det. Chris Traynor
Portland Police Bureau
503-823-0464

Crime Stoppers Coordinator:
Brandi Gilbert
Portland Police Bureau
503-823-0830


Attached Media Files: 2010-03/3056/CS10-11.m4v

On March 1, 2010, Portland Police Officers arrested 47-year-old Matthew C. Flajole during a burglary of a business located in the 1800 Block of NE Alberta Street. Flajole has been charged with two burglaries involving businesses, however Detectives suspect Flajole is responsible for dozens of burglaries that have occurred in the Portland area since July, 2009. Detectives will continue to investigate these other burglaries in an attempt to link them to Flajole.

Officers apprehended Flajole as he was leaving the business in the area of the 1800 Block of NE Alberta with an amount of cash and alcohol. North Precinct Detectives had Flajole under surveillance at the time of the burglary.

Flajole's booking photograph is being sent to all media.

Detectives have received information that Paul Winklebleck, the suspect in the recent kidnapping incident, has a tattoo on the back of his neck and upper portion of his back that says "Combative for God". The word combative may be visible above a shirt line. Crime Stoppers is also offering up to a $1000 for any information that leads to the arrest of Winklebleck. Anyone with information should call 503-823-HELP.




UPDATE: The suspect in this case, Paul Winklebleck may be driving a dark green GMC Sonoma pickup with an Oregon license plate of 289EPF. Anyone who sees this vehicle is asked to call Portland Police.



Portland Police Detectives have identified the suspect in this kidnapping case as 42-year-old Paul Evans Winklebleck. Winklebleck currently has an outstanding warrant for Sex Abuse in the Third Degree, an outstanding Probation Violation issued by the Oregon State Parole Board, and is a registered sex offender.

Winklebleck also uses the last name of Sullivan and Rose. A photograph of Winklebleck is being sent to all media. Anyone who sees Winklebleck is asked to call 911 immediately. Anyone with information concerning this investigation is asked to call Detective Michele Michaels at 503-823-0635.



***ORIGINAL MESSAGE***
On March 4, 2010, at approximately 11:45 p.m., two women left a concert at the Roseland Theatre in Downtown Portland and were approaching their vehicle that was parked in a parking lot in the area of SW 2nd and Ash when they were approached by a man. The man told them that he worked for the Portland Police Bureau and was there to assist them because they might be intoxicated. The man stated that he was a "spotter" for the police and that he needed to escort the two women out of the area so that they did not get stopped and arrested for driving drunk. Both women declined and got into their car. The man stayed in the area and approached the women again and told them that if they drove away the police were waiting for them and they would be stopped.

The women decided they would leave the car in the lot and then the suspect told them someone would tow the car if they left it there. The women decided to allow the man to drive their car because he said he worked for the police and it was his job to get them home. The man began driving around the Downtown area and then left the city on I-5 going southbound. The man displayed a knife and continued driving southbound until he took the Detroit Lake exit and stopped the car on a gravel road off the freeway. While driving, he also forced one of the women to take several pills.

The women attempted to escape once the vehicle was stopped and the suspect threatened both with a knife and physically assaulted one of the women. One woman was able to escape and ran towards a residence that was in the area. People who were inside the residence called 911 and the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded. While this was happening, the second woman broke free from the suspect and hid in the area. The Sheriff's Office was able to locate both women but the suspect had fled the area in the vehicle. The vehicle was located late this afternoon by Marion County approximately 10 miles from where the women were found. Both women were returned to Portland and are working with Portland Police Detectives. The suspect has not been identified or located.

The suspect is described as a white male, in his late 30's. He is approximately 5'11" tall, and has a stocky build. He has reddish brown hair that is short and thick and also a thick goatee and mustache. He was last seen wearing a camouflage or hunting type of shirt or jacket and a matching hat. A photograph of the suspect is being sent to all media. This photograph was taken during the first few minutes of contact with the women.

This suspect is not affiliated with the Portland Police Bureau and the bureau does not employ anyone that assists with intoxicated subjects or who act as escorts to potentially intoxicated subjects.


Attached Media Files: 2010-03/3056/030510.JPG , 2010-03/3056/031510_winklebleck.JPG

Additionally the original charge of Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree has been changed to Criminal Mischief in the First Degree.


It was originally reported that this incident did not involve alchohol or drugs. Officers at this time do not believe alcohol was a factor but there is a possiblity that drugs were involved in this incident.


***ORIGINAL MESSAGE***
This morning at approximately 4:00 a.m., Portland Police Officers responded to a hit and run incident at a Ron Tonkin Dealership located at 203 NE 122nd Avenue. A witness had followed a vehicle that had hit the dealership garage area and then left the scene. Officers arrested the driver of the vehicle, 33-year-old Francesca Lavezzo in the area of 122nd and Halsey a few minutes after the original incident. The driver was taken to Portland Adventist Hospital and then was transported to the downtown Multnomah County Jail.

Lavezzo was charged with one count of Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, one count of Felony Elude, and one count of Hit and Run. Officers do not believe that alcohol or drugs were a factor in this incident.

A booking photograph is being sent to all media.

Mr. VanOrsow has been located and is safe.



***ORIGINAL MESSAGE***
Detectives from the Portland Police Bureau's Missing Person's Unit, are asking for the public's help in locating 57-year-old Terry VanOrsow. Mr. VanOrsow was reported missing today and was last seen last night around 6:00 p.m. at his group home located in the area of the 5800 Block of N. Lombard.

Mr. VanOrsow suffers from dementia and is described as 5'8" tall, weighs 180 pounds, and has dark brown hair that is receding. He was last seen wearing a heavy blue coat with a bright yellow t-shirt over the coat, and blue jeans.

Anyone that sees Mr. VanOrsow is asked to call 911 immediately.

A photograph of Mr. VanOrsow is being sent to all media.

Attached is a copy of the public flyer regarding Tyler Brady that is being distributed. We are having technical difficulties with the family photographs and are working to get some other photos.




The parents of Tyler Brady will be available today at 1:30 p.m. on the 15th Floor of the Justice Center. Tyler has been reported missing and Missing Person's Detectives are investigating the incident. The parents will be available for media interviews.



***ORIGINAL MESSAGE***
The correct spelling of the missing person's name is Tyler Brady. I apologize for any confusion.

Original Message:
Detectives from the Portland Police Bureau's Missing Persons Unit are seeking information about the unexplained disappearance of a Southeast Portland man. 22-year-old Tyler Brody was reported missing to Portland Police on February 27th, 2010, after having last been seen at home, by his roommate, on approximately February 19th. His friends and family told detectives they became increasingly concerned after Brody repeatedly failed to show up for work, and had not been in contact with anyone, for over a week, which was described as highly unusual for him.

Brody's supervisor described him as an exemplary employee, who had never missed a day of work. Brody regularly rode his bicycle to work, from his home in the 1300 block of Southeast Division Street, to North Portland, near the Jubitz Truck Stop. Brody has no criminal record and has never been missing before. He is not known to suffer from any medical conditions or disabilities.

Detectives say Brody's roommates and family have been fully cooperating with their investigation. Detectives conducted a search of Brody's residence Sunday afternoon, and have been attempting to identify anyone who may have had contact with Brody during the past week and a half.

Brody is described as a white male, 22 years old, 5'10", weighing 150 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes, a scruffy beard and mustache, and has tattoos on the back of his neck and on one of his arms, and a pierced nose. There is no clothing description.

Brody's bicycle, which is also missing, is described as a matte black, fixed-gear road bike, with all-white handle bars.

Anyone who knows of Brody's whereabouts is asked to immediately call 9-1-1. Anyone with additional information about Brody, or who may have seen him recently, is asked to contact Detective Mike Weinstein, 503-823-0446.

Family members arrived into Portland Sunday afternoon. They may be available for media contact by mid-afternoon Monday 3/1/10. Updates to follow.

A photograph will be sent to all media.


Attached Media Files: 2010-03/3056/030110_BRADY_Public_Flyer.pdf

Update:
The deceased female from this call has been identified as 30-year-old,Tameco Qualls. An autopsy was conducted but the cause of death remains undetermined. Portland Police Bureau Detectives and the Medical Examiner's Office are continuing to investigate this death.

Original Message:
On February 28th, 2010 at approximately 12:30 A.M., Portland Police Officers responded to assist Portland Fire Bureau members in the area of 8600 North Columbia Boulevard on reports of a deceased female. Portland Fire Bureau members had found a deceased thirty year old female in the parking lot at the location and were unable to revive her. The Medical Examiner was summoned. Portland Police Detectives were summoned as well.

An autopsy will be performed to determine cause of death. We will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.

SUBJECT: CRIME STOPPERS FEATURED CASE February 25, 2010

The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in identifying a robbery suspect caught on surveillance video.

On February 21, 2010, at approximately 1:18 p.m., the Safeway Pharmacy, located at 8145 Southwest Barbur Boulevard, was robbed by a lone male. The suspect entered the store and stole Oxycontin from the pharmacy before fleeing the scene.

The suspect is a white male, in his 50's, between 5'8" and 5'10" tall and 190 to 210 pounds. He has graying hair, a grey stubby beard and was wearing a red and black baseball cap.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at 503-823-HELP (4357), leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, or text 823HELP plus your tip and send it to CRIMES (274697).


Investigator:
Det. Brett Hawkinson
Portland Police Bureau
503-823-1080

Crime Stoppers Coordinator:
Brandi Gilbert
Portland Police Bureau
503-823-0830


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/3056/CS_10-10.m4v

UPDATE: Mr. Skeen has been located and he is safe.




Detectives from the Portland Police Bureau's Missing Person's Unit are asking for the public's help in locating 77-year-old Jim Skeen. Mr. Skeen was last seen at 10:00 a.m. in the area of Northeast 50th and Skidmore Street. Mr. Skeen is 5'2" tall, weighs 150 pounds, has gray hair, hazel eyes and wears wire-rimmed glasses. He was last seen wearing a light weight brown and tan jacket, blue jeans, and was walking a brown miniature Australian Sheppard puppy.

Mr. Skeen is from the Eugene area and is in Portland visiting family. He suffers from dementia and is medically endangered. Anyone who sees Mr. Skeen is asked to call 911 immediately.

A photograph of Mr. Skeen is being sent to all media.

On February 16, 2010, at 3:30 p.m., Portland Police Officers from North Precinct responded to a call of a burglary in progress in the 6800 Block of NE Columbia Way. Officers located two suspects who were fleeing the scene and both suspects were taken into custody after a short foot pursuit.

North Precinct Detectives also responded to this incident and interviewed both juvenile suspects, aged 14 and 15. These suspects were charged with the burglary committed that day and were also charged with several additional burglaries that had recently occurred in the St. Johns area. Detectives conducted a search of an associated residence in the St. Johns area and located stolen items from previous burglaries that included a shotgun, a flat screen television, jewelry and other electronic equipment. Detectives believe that both suspects have also been stealing bicycles in the St. Johns area.

When the officers were pursuing the suspects on NE Columbia Way, they noticed an orange Camaro that was parked near the location. This vehicle was towed by Detectives and eventually searched. Detectives located items from the NE Columbia Way burglary inside the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle, 20-year-old Aaron Andrew Causey, has also been arrested and charged with one count of Burglary in the First Degree. Detectives believe Causey was allowing the juvenile suspects to store stolen items in his vehicle.

Detectives are continuing this investigation. A booking photograph of Causey is being sent to all media.

The pedestrian that was killed last night in Southeast Portland has been identified as 93-year-old Mary Waseko Kasubuschi. Ms. Kasubuschi was a resident of Portland. The driver involved in this accident was not cited.

Tonight at approximately 6:20 p.m., Portland Police Officers responded to the area of Southeast Cesar E Chavez Blvd and Powell Blvd on a call of a pedestrian that had been struck. When officers arrived, they found a deceased adult woman at the scene who had been struck by a vehicle while she was trying to cross Cesar Chavez. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with police.

The bureau's Major Crash Team was called to the scene to assist in the investigation and do not believe at this time that the driver was impaired. This is an ongoing investigation and the name of the deceased pedestrian and the driver will be released after appropriate notifications have been made.

During the night of February 22, 2010, an unmarked Portland Police vehicle was broken into and items were taken from the car. The vehicle was parked in the driveway of the officer's residence that is located in the City of Portland. A Glock 17 duty weapon with a magazine, one bureau issued taser, and one vest were taken from the vehicle.

This incident occurred overnight and the officer discovered the theft in the morning. The equipment was stored in a locked container that was secured to the vehicle. The suspect or suspects dismantled the car alarm, forced their way into the vehicle and then broke open the locked container. The officer immediately notified the police bureau and a report was filed. This is an ongoing investigation.

Portland Police Homicide Detectives arrested 32-year-old Darienga Smalley on February 13, 2010 in Long Beach, California, and charged him with one count of Murder. This arrest is in connection with a homicide that occurred on August 23, 2008 where Richard Earl Barker was shot and killed in the parking lot of a bar located at 8000 SE Foster Road.

Homicide Detectives determined that Smalley was in Long Beach and coordinated with the Long Beach Police Department who took Smalley into custody. Smalley had previously been indicted by a Multnomah County Grand Jury and an arrest warrant for murder was outstanding.

Smalley is still in Long Beach and is awaiting extradition to Oregon.

A past booking photograph of Smalley will be sent to all media.

SUBJECT: CRIME STOPPERS FEATURED CASE February 24, 2010

The Vancouver Police Department, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in solving a homicide.

On December 13, 2009, Vancouver Police responded to a residence in the 5300 block of St. James Road, on a report of a robbery and shots fired. When officers arrived on scene they located Charles N. Moore, 46, suffering from a gunshot wound. Mr. Moore died as a result of his injuries sustained in this incident.

Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit have been aggressively working this case and have followed up on the initial leads and tips but have yet to make an arrest. Detectives would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information regarding this case.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at 503-823-HELP (4357), leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, or text 823HELP plus your tip and send it to CRIMES (274697).


Investigator:
Det. Lawrence Zapata
Vancouver Police Department
360-487-7420

Crime Stoppers Coordinator:
Brandi Gilbert
Portland Police Bureau
503-823-0830


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/3056/C._Moore_2.JPG , 2010-02/3056/C._Moore_1.JPG

On February 15, 2010, Portland Police Homicide Detectives arrested 49-year-old Patrick Fitzgerald Gurley and charged him with one count of Murder in the homicide incident that occurred on January 31, 2010. On January 31, a Portland Police Officer was flagged down by a citizen in the area of Northeast 32nd Avenue and Weidler Street. The citizen told the officer that they had found a man laying on the ground in the area. Police then located 49-year-old Marcus John Chambery deceased in the area. Homicide Detectives were called to the scene to investigate and the Medical Examiner's Office determined that Mr. Chambery died from homicidal violence.

Gurley was arrested in downtown Portland and was indicted yesterday in a Multnomah County Grand Jury on charges of Aggravated Murder and Manslaughter.

Gurley's booking photograph is being sent to all media.

Attahced is a photograph of Criminalist Cushman


***ORIGINAL MESSAGE***
On February 21, 2010, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Portland Police Bureau Criminalist Adam Cushman was killed when the vehicle he was driving hit a truck in the 7300 Block of Northeast 182nd Avenue in Vancouver, Washington. Criminalist Cushman was hired by the Portland Police Bureau in July, 2000 and was promoted to the rank of Criminalist in March, 2006. He is survived by his wife, and two children, ages 10 and 13. Funeral arrangements have not been finalized yet.

Portland Police Bureau Criminalists are assigned to the bureau's Forensic Evidence Division and are responsible for processing crime scene evidence. Criminalist Cushman graduated from the National Forensic Academy at the University of Tennessee in 2008. He was also trained in blood pattern analysis, fingerprint analysis, crime scene reconstruction and recently trained as part of a Homeland Security team that investigates deaths related to major catastrophes. Prior to being promoted to Criminalist, Adam was a patrol officer at Southeast Precinct.


A photograph of Criminalist Cushman will be sent to all media.


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/3056/022210_Cushman.png

SUBJECT: CRIME STOPPERS FEATURED CASE February 22, 2010

The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in identifying an armed robbery suspect.

On Thursday, January 28, 2010, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the Bowman's Hillsdale Pharmacy, located at 6526 Southwest Capitol Highway, was robbed by a lone male armed with a semi-automatic pistol. The suspect entered the pharmacy, approached the counter and demanded opiates. When the suspect was told there were none he pulled a gun and demanded that the employee take him to the safe. The suspect then stole two containers of OxyContin and Morphine and $150 from a cash register before fleeing the scene.

The suspect is a white male, in his 20's, 5'10" tall, with a thin build, short brown hair and a long nose. He was wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and a white scarf over his face. The suspect was last seen in a light blue Japanese made vehicle.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at 503-823-HELP (4357), leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, or text 823HELP plus your tip and send it to CRIMES (274697).


Investigator:
Det. Brett Hawkinson
Portland Police Bureau
503-823-1080

Crime Stoppers Coordinator:
Brandi Gilbert
Portland Police Bureau
503-823-0830


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/3056/Sketch_10-7944.jpg

Detectives from the Portland Police Bureau's Missing Person's Unit are asking the public's help in locating 65-year-old Hilton Ward. Mr. Ward was last seen in the area of Northeast 30th and Sandy Boulevard at approximately 2:00 p.m. today. Mr. Ward
may seem confused but suffers from a medical condition that if left untreated could be life-threatening.

Mr. Ward is a black male, is 5'10" tall, weighs 190 pounds, and has a graying mustache. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, a brown hooded sweatshirt and black pants.

Anyone who sees Mr. Ward is asked to call 911 immediately. A photograph of Mr. Ward is being sent to all media. corduroy

Last night at approximately 12:30 a.m., Portland Police Officers responded to the area of 158th and SE Division on a report of an accident involving a vehicle and pedestrians. The Major Crash Team was called to the scene to investigate the incident. The driver of a vehicle traveling Eastbound on Division at a high rate of speed lost control of the vehicle and hit two women that were outside a local establishment on Division. The vehicle also hit a telephone pole and the building that were near both women.

The driver of the vehicle has been identified as 24-year-old Dallas Lawrence. He was arrested at the scene and charged with two counts of Assault in the Second Degree, one count of DUII (Alcohol), and one count of Reckless Driving. Both victims were taken to an area hospital and are recovering from their injuries. The victims have been identified as 21-year-old Rachel Barber and 21-year-old Marie Drennan.

On February 18, 2010, at approximately 9:20 p.m., Portland Police Officers responded to callers reporting that gunshots were being fired in the area of North Williams Avenue and North Russett Street. When officers arrived, they located 21-year-old Rolando Ramirez inside a residence located in the 7600 Block of N. Williams Avenue suffering from one gunshot wound.

Mr. Ramirez was transported to Emanuel Hospital and is being treated for a non-life threatening injury. At this time, the victim is not cooperating in the investigation and no one has been taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing and this incident has been assigned to detectives.

This is an update to last night's shooting at Woodlawn Park. One 16-year-old male was charged with one count of Attempted Murder, and two other juvenile males were taken to the Donald E. Long, (Juvenile Detention) on Project Safe Street holds.

The Gang Enforcement Team is investigating this shooting as a gang related incident.


***ORIGINAL MESSAGE***
Tonight at approximately 7:45 p.m., Portland Police Officers responded to Woodlawn Park, located at 1700 NE 11th Avenue, on a call of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a 16-year-old male victim who had been shot once in the leg. The injury does not appear to be life threatening and the victim was transported to an area hospital. Responding officers determined that this incident was gang related and the Gang Enforcement Team responded to the scene and will be conducting the investigation.

Officers were able to recover one handgun in the park and have taken four juvenile suspects into custody. This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released tomorrow.

SUBJECT: CRIME STOPPERS FEATURED CASE February 18, 2010

The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in solving the homicide of a well known Portland musician.

On November 4, 2009, at approximately 2:26 a.m., Kipp Crawford, 32, was run over by two cars on North Willamette Boulevard at North Hodge. Prior to being run over, Crawford was seen riding his bike eastbound on Willamette Boulevard, when for unknown reasons his bike crashed and he landed in the westbound lane of Willamette.

Witnesses at the scene both saw and heard an angry altercation between Crawford and the unknown suspect in which the suspect was standing over Crawford as he lay in the middle of the street. Detectives have reason to believe that Crawford was the victim of an assault and robbery and as a result ended up in the street with the suspect standing over him.

Based on witness descriptions the suspect is described as a white male in his 20's. Detectives would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this altercation or who may have any information regarding this case.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at 503-823-HELP (4357), leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, or text 823HELP plus your tip and send it to CRIMES (274697).

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Investigator:
Det. Bryan Steed
Portland Police Bureau
503-823-0395

Crime Stoppers Coordinator:
Brandi Gilbert
Portland Police Bureau
503-823-0830


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/3056/Kipp_Crawford.JPG

On Thursday, February 18, 2010, the Portland Police, in connection with Crime Stoppers, will be holding a news conference to discuss the homicide case that took the life of 32-year-old Kipp Crawford. Mr. Crawford was killed on November 4, 2009, at approximately 2:26 a.m. on North Willamette Boulevard. Mr. Crawford was seen riding his bicycle just before he was killed.

Close family members of Mr. Crawford and the homicide detective assigned to the case will be available for media interviews. This news conference will be held at 10:45 a.m. on the 15th Floor of the Justice Center, located at 1111 SW 2nd Avenue.

SUBJECT: CRIME STOPPERS FEATURED CASE February 17, 2010
CRIME STOPPERS CASE # 10-06 Wanted Felon – Brian Baker

The U.S. Marshals Service, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in locating a wanted felon.

Brian Tamar Baker, 30, is wanted on a felony warrant for armed robbery and attempted murder. In the early morning hours of Sunday, April 6, 2008, an employee patrolling the economy parking lot of the Portland International Airport stopped to assist Baker who was sitting on the curb bleeding and foaming at the mouth. Baker pulled a gun, demanded the employee's truck and then fled the scene.

Baker's unpredictable and erratic behavior continued on July 23, 2008, when he got into a friend's car, pulled out a gun and shot one of the passengers point blank. He then fled the scene in the vehicle and has managed to elude police ever since.

Baker is described as a black male, 5'6", 170 pounds, short black hair and brown eyes. He has tattoos on his shoulders and right arm. Baker is an admitted gang member and is considered armed and dangerous. He goes by the nicknames Cool Cat and Big O and may be in Seattle or Louisiana. Baker was also recently featured as a wanted fugitive on America's Most Wanted.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at 503-823-HELP (4357), leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, or text 823HELP plus your tip and send it to CRIMES (274697).

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Media Contact:
Detective Travis Fields
U.S. Marshals Service/Portland Police Bureau
503-326-3568

Crime Stoppers Coordinator:
Brandi Gilbert
Portland Police Bureau
503-823-0830


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/3056/Baker.jpg , 2010-02/3056/baker2.jpg

Documents and audio that was released at the February 16, 2010, press conference regarding the officer-involved shooting of Aaron Campbell is now on the Bureau's website, http://www.portlandpolicebureau.com.

Documents and Audio: http://bit.ly/b6rc1N

On Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., the Portland Police Bureau will hold a press conference to discuss the upcoming internal reviews and processes concerning the officer involved shooting death of Aaron Campbell. This press conference will be held on the 14th Floor of the Justice Center located at 1111 SW 2nd Avenue.

Copies of the reports involving this incident will also be made available to the media at the press conference.

Update:
On February 14th, 2010 at approximately 8:00 P.M., Portland Police Officers responded to the Jubitz's Truck Stop at 10210 North Vancouver Way. A security guard at the location had contacted an individual armed with a gun. A short time later a shot was heard.

Officers arrived on scene and began evacuating guests near the room the subject occupied. Officers were unable to safely contact the occupant of the room. The SERT Team and the Hostage Negotiation Team were activated and responded. Members of both teams arrived and attempted to establish contact with the person in the room. Unsuccessful in attempting contact the members of the SERT team attempted to check the welfare of any occupants of the room. The room contained one individual, who was deceased.

A representative of the Medical Examiner's Office is responding. They will determine cause of death. We hope to provide addition updates tomorrow.

Original Message:
The Portland Police Bureau's SERT team has been activated for a shots fired (possible suicide) call at Jubitz's Truck Stop. The PIO is responding as well. The media can stage at 10205 N. Vancouver Way.

Update:
The missing child has returned home. She is unharmed.
Update:
Additional photographs of Fatun are being sent to all media.

Original Message:
Portland Police Missing Persons Detectives are investigating a missing North Portland child. Fartun Adan, a 10 year old African-American female, was last seen February 13, 2010 at 8:30 P.M. Police do not know what Fartun was wearing but do believe she is not wearing her Hajab, the headdress pictured in the photograph of Fartun.

Detectives have no specific information indicating that Fartun has been abducted but are continuing to investigate and asking for the public's help in locating her. Fartun is described as 4 feet 8 inches tall and of a thin build. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Fartun's hair is shoulder length, straight and most likely pulled back in a bun.

Detectives are asking that anyone with information on Fartun's immediate whereabouts contact 911. Anyone with information regarding Fartun is asked to contact Detective Brenda Dean at 503-823-0446.

Attached is a letter from Commissioner Saltzman to the Grand Jury.


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/3056/Grand_Jury_Response_021210.pdf

To the members of the Grand Jury:

"Thank you for your letter regarding your observations from the recent grand jury involving the officer involved shooting of Aaron Campbell. Serving on a grand jury such as this can be very difficult, and I thank you for your service to the community.

"In regard to your letter, we will take your concerns and observations into consideration during the Bureau's officer-involved shooting review process.

"We have worked hard over a number of years on the Bureau's use of force investigative and review processes. Our goal for our force investigations is that they are thorough, accurate and impartial. Our goal for our review process is that it is rigorous and honest, and that it includes a focus on policies, training and practice as well as individual member performance and decision making. When the Bureau's review is complete, an independent contractor hired by the City Auditor analyzes how well we performed in meeting these goals.

"Next week we will be releasing the detective reports regarding this shooting. At that time, we will also explain to the community the entire review process.

"Thank you again for your letter and commitment to this process."


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/3056/02-11-10_Chiefs_Statement_on_Grand_Jury.doc

SUBJECT: CRIME STOPPERS FEATURED CASE February 10, 2010


The Columbia County Sheriff's Office, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in locating a carjacking suspect.

On Tuesday, February 9, 2010, Columbia County Sheriff deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a drug related carjacking in which the victim was ordered out of his pickup truck at gunpoint. The suspect, Devin Wilmoth, 26, fired several shots from the gun as he sped away from the scene in the victim's truck. Deputies have since located the victim's truck however; Wilmoth remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at 503-823-HELP (4357), leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, or text 823HELP plus your tip and send it to CRIMES (274697).


Media Contact:
Sheriff Jeff Dickerson
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
503-366-4611

Crime Stoppers Coordinator:
Brandi Gilbert
Portland Police Bureau
503-823-0830


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/3056/Wilmoth.jpg

Mr. Aughenbaugh was located overnight at Portland State University and is back at the hospital and is safe and unharmed. He was found by a Portland State employee.

*** ORIGINAL MESSAGE *** Detectives from the Portland Police Bureau's Missing Person's Unit are asking the public's help in locating 51-year-old Jay Aughenbaugh who went missing from Good Samaritan Hospital at 3:30 p.m. today. Mr. Aughenbaugh is described as 5'10" tall, weighs approximately 160 pounds, has short thinning brown hair with a receding hair line, and a salt and pepper mustache and goatee. He was last seen wearing a dark blue sweater, blue jeans and white tennis shoes and might be carrying a black overnight bag. Mr. Aughenbaugh also walks with a limp on his right side.

Mr. Aughenbaugh is recovering from an injury, is cognitively impaired, and is possibly confused and unaware of his surroundings. He is not a danger to the public but is in need of immediate emergency medical care.

Anyone who sees Mr. Aughenbaugh is asked to call 911 immediately. A photograph of Mr. Aughenbaugh is being sent to all media.

Beginning February 8 and ending February 21, the Portland Police Bureau is participating in the tri-annual safety belt enforcement campaign, "Three-Flags," also referred to as the "Click it or ticket" campaign. The primary function of the month-long campaign is to raise awareness and compliance with safety belt laws in Oregon. Lack of seat belt use was a major factor in half of all Oregon motor vehicle occupant deaths last year. One in three children under age eight killed or injured in crashes were using adult belt systems (223 children) or were totally unrestrained (22 children) rather than riding in child seats appropriate for their size.

The February enforcement blitz runs February 8 through 21st and will focus on educating the public regarding booster seats and recent changes to Oregon child restraint and safety belt laws.

The campaign is a federally funded enforcement program administered by ODOT through the Oregon State Sheriffs Association, Oregon Association Chiefs of Police and OSP Patrol Division. Twenty-nice Sheriff Offices, 67 Police Departments and OSP Patrol Division are participating in federal overtime grants this year. The grants will be used primarily during joint, statewide enforcement saturations or "blitzes" scheduled for February, May and September.

Oregon's safety belt enforcement and child passenger safety education programs have reaped impressive success. Since the 1990 passage of an adult belt law, observed belt use among the motoring public has doubled from 50% to 96% while crash fatality and injury rates have both decreased by 43%. The average belt use reported by states nationwide is only 82%.

Please see the attached fact sheet for more information.


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/3056/Three_Flags_Blitz_Press_points_2010.pdf

Update:
Portland Police Afternoon Detectives are investigating this incident. The investigation is ongoing and there are no additional details at this time. As more information becomes available we will update the media.


Original Message:
On February 5th, 2010, at approximately 7:50 P.M., Portland Police Officers responded to a stabbing in the area of S.E. 82nd Avenue and S.E. Crystal Springs Boulevard. Officers arrived and located the victim who had suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds. The victim, identified as Karen Mosbrucker, a 54-year-old female, was transported to an area hospital.

Portland Police Detectives are currently investigating this case. We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.

The suspect and victim in this case are being identified. The suspect, Christopher Cheney, a 32-year-old male, was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on February 7th, 2010, on charges of Assault in the Second Degree.

The victim in the case has been identified as David Dougherty, a 35-year-old male. The victim was treated and released at an area hospital. Neither the victim or suspect is a resident of Portland.


Original Message:
On February 6th, 2010, at approximately 10:00 P.M., Portland Police Officers responded to the area of North Williams Avenue and North Weidler Street on a report that an individual had been stabbed. Officers arrived and contact the victim, who had non-life-threatening stab wounds. They determined that the suspect and victim were known to each other.

The victim was transported to Emanuel Hospital and later released after treatment. The suspect had fled the scene but Officers were able to contact him via phone.

The suspect was arrested a short time later. The names of the victim and suspect are currently unavailable but will be provided in a latter update.

Salem Fire Department investigator along with insurance investigators were able to determine the origin and cause of the March 2, 2010 three-alarm fire located at the La Amapola Market at 3352 Silverton Rd NE.

Investigators determine the fire started in a storage room being used by the by one of the occupants. The fire cause was an electrical failure due to the misuse of extension cords.

The fire resulted in estimated loss of $400,000 to both the building and three occupants' contents.

Salem Fire Department wants to remind everyone to use caution when using extension cords for temporary applications.


Attached Media Files: 2010-03/1061/IMGP2330.JPG , 2010-03/1061/IMGP2326.JPG , 2010-03/1061/IMGP2320.JPG

Salem Fire Fighters responded to a two-story apartment structure fire located at the Parkway Village Apartments at 3103 7th Place NE Salem, Oregon 97305 on March 6, 2010 at approximately 5:11 PM. First arriving fire fighters discovered light smoke coming from the first floor apartment windows. Fire fighters battled the fire about -15 minutes before they had the fire under control.

15 Fire fighters were on the scene for about 60-minutes handling the situation.


There were no occupants inside the apartment unit at the time the fire was discovered. No injuries were report at the time of the release.

Red Cross was requested and provided assistance to one adult and two children who occupied the apartment where the fire occurred.

The fire caused approximately $25,000 loss to the structure and contents.

The fire appears to have started in the laundry area of the apartment near the clothes dryer.

No photos are available at this time.

Salem Fire Fighters responded to a single-story residual structure fire located at 492 Delmar Drive N Salem, Oregon 97305 on February 18, 2010 at approximately 3:45 PM. First arriving fire fighters discovered flames and smoke coming form the residence. A second alarm was called at 3:55 p.m. am bringing additional fire fighters and equipment to the scene. Fire fighters battled the fire about 30-minutes before they had the fire under control.


25 Fire fighters were on the scene for about 90-minutes handling the situation.

There was no occupants home at the time the fire was discovered. No injuries were report at the time of the release. Two of the occupant's cats escape safety from the fire.

The fire caused approximately $25,000 loss to the structure and contents.

The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time.


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/1061/IMGP2292.JPG

Salem Fire Fighters responded to a two-story apartment fire located at 619 24th Street SE on February 10 at approximately 12:15 p.m. First arriving fire fighters discovered smoke coming from under the building. Fire fighters had received multiple reports of smoke coming up the heating vents in multiple units. All occupants were safety outside building when firefighters arrived. The fire damage was confined to the crawl space under the building. Firefighters had to cut access holes in two of the apartment units to gain access to the crawl space to extinguish the fire and check for fire spread.

Two families will be displaced as a result of the incident. Red Cross will be providing assistance to the displaced occupants.

15 Fire fighters were on the scene for about 60-minutes handling the situation.

No injuries were report at the time of the release.

Fire investigator was able determine the fire was cause when a maintenance worker accidentally igniting the accumulated dryer lint under the building while working on replacing the dryer piping.

Salem Fire Department recommends that dryer vent piping is regularly inspection to make sure it is properly venting to the exterior of the building.

Damage Cost = $10,000

A Salem man was taken into custody by the Salem Police Department SWAT Team after a standoff of over five hours.

Salem Police Detectives and FBI Agents went to 2205 Marine Dr NW, #349 at about 11:30 am on March 4 in order to contact 37-year old Adam Williams regarding several theft and forgery related charges.

Williams refused to open the door, stating that he had a hostage, weapons and possibly explosives. Detectives continued to try and convince Williams to come out as other officers and SWAT were called to assist.

As SWAT and Tactical Negotiators arrived and began operations, communications were again established with Williams, but he was refusing to comply with requests and instructions to come out of the residence.

When it was clear that Williams was not going to comply, gas was introduced into the residence by SWAT officers. Although several rounds of gas were introduced, he continued to refuse to come out and at one time leaned out of the window of the third-story apartment and yelled at SWAT officers as he was attempting to breathe fresh air.

SWAT officers forced entry into the residence at approximately 4:45 pm when it was obvious that he was not going to comply with orders to exit the residence. The door to the residence was barricaded with furniture and other items, so officers had to force their way into the residence and encountered Williams standing behind a couch with two knives held to his throat. Officers had to forcibly subdue him, and Williams suffered self-inflicted non-life threatening wounds in the process. He was transported to Salem Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The investigation stemmed from Williams using stolen credit cards and numbers at a local Salem hotel beginning in November of 2009. Indications were that the suspect had been engaged in similar types of activities in other jurisdictions prior to coming to Salem. The suspect also obtained an Oregon ID card from the Department of Motor Vehicles under a fictitious name. He will be arrested and charged with Theft of Services, two counts of Identity Theft, Forgery in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument and Possession of Fictitious Identification. The investigation is continuing, and further charges are pending.

During the standoff with Williams, the Salem Police Department worked closely with the Salem Keizer School District due to the fact that children from nearby schools would be released soon. In order to keep children who live in the apartment complex from wandering into the scene, local schools were contacted and assisted in contacting parents to come and pick those children up at the schools. For those children whose parents could not be reached, the schools assisted in keeping those children who live in the apartment complex away from the complex until they could get picked up.

It is with great sadness that the Salem Police Department announces the death of our narcotics canine, "Euro."

Euro, a 9-year old Belgian Malinois, began his career with the Salem Police Department in February of 2004 when he was obtained from a kennel in Southern California. Euro passed his patrol dog standards testing in the spring of 2004 and began working on patrol with Officer Ryan Demmer. Officer Demmer and Euro had a number of successful deployments on patrol, with Euro demonstrating excellent physical agility and energy.

In the fall of 2004 Euro was tested at the Oregon Police Canine Association seminar and was found to have a strong aptitude for narcotics detection work. That testing coincided with Officer Adam Miller's search for a narcotics detection canine, and the two were quickly paired up and became a team.

Officer Miller and Euro were recognized as being one of the top five narcotics detections teams in the State, compiling an impressive 698 deployments and seizing over 5 pounds of methamphetamine, over 5 pounds of heroin, over 1 pound of cocaine, over 80 pounds of marijuana, 4225 oxycontin pills and $1,182,765 in cash.

Euro always made his presence known when he was a passenger in Officer Miller's vehicle and was famous for being a very vocal passenger. Unfortunately he encountered some health issues at the end of 2009 that could not be corrected, and our veterinarian recommended that he be euthanized for humanitarian reasons. Euro will be missed by not only the Salem Police Department, but also by Officer Miller and his family.

The Salem Police Department will be actively seeking a replacement for Euro to team with Officer Miller.

Photos of Euro are attached.


Attached Media Files: Euro , Euro , Euro , Euro

The Salem Police Department arrested Paul S. Andryushenko, 20 years of age, of Salem, following an investigation into allegations that he touched two boys younger than twelve years of age who were not related to him. Andryushenko was lodged in the Marion County Correctional Facility on January 29th on six counts of Sex Abuse I, and remains in jail on $320,000 bail.

Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is asked to call Detective Tucker at (503)588-6050.


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/1095/ANDRYUSHCHENKO.JPG

Salem Police Detectives arrested a pair of 20 year olds today in conjunction with the January 27th three alarm fire that destroyed Pierce Cottage. Wesley Kirk and Robert Riggi, both of Keizer, were arrested without incident, charged with Arson II. Both are being booked into the Marion County Correctional Facility. The arrests stem from a tip from a member of the public.

Anyone with additional information on this investigation is asked to call Salem Police detectives at (503)588-6050.


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/1095/Kirk.jpg , 2010-02/1095/Riggi.jpg

On Sunday, January 31st, a masked gunman entered Habits Cigarette Outlet, 3345 Commercial St SE, at about 1:00 PM and demanded cash from the clerk. After the clerk refused, he attempted to grab the cash register, but the clerk hung onto it. The robber fled the store with nothing to show for his efforts.

Friday, Salem Police Detectives arrested Elisa Andersen, 23 years of age, and charged her with Robbery I. Andersen is a resident of Salem, but was taken into custody in McMinnville without incident where she was with a companion.

Today, Salem Police Detectives charged Bernard Welch, 21 years of age, with Robbery I. Welch, a resident of McMinnville, was already in the custody of the Yamhill County Jail. Welch has been in the Yamhill County Jail since February 8th, serving time on a Parole Violation.

Anyone with information regarding the robbery is asked to call (503)588-6050.


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/1095/Elisa_Andersen.JPG , 2010-02/1095/Bernard_Welch.JPG

The Salem Police Department Crime Prevention Council meeting will be held Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Waldo Middle School at 6:30 p.m. for all Salem residents. The meeting provides an opportunity for the community to come together and interact with police regarding issues of crime and public safety. Through education, training and interaction, this new meeting opportunity will help to establish lines of communication to be able to decrease crime, the fear of crime, and lessen the chances for crime to occur.

Two topics will be presented at this meeting:
•The police process for licensing of establishments requesting to sell alcohol in the Salem city limits
•CrimeReports.com, a free online crime data service for Salem residents

WHO: All Salem residents, business and property owners
WHEN: Thursday, February 18, 2010
6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Waldo Middle School
2805 Lansing Av. NE
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A wanted suspect was shot by Salem Police Officers after fleeing from a traffic stop in southeast Salem early in the morning on February 12, 2010.

The incident began at approximately 2:46 am when Corporal Justin Carney and Officer Vince Dawson stopped a vehicle that had been identified as a vehicle of interest in an open robbery investigation by Salem Police Detectives. The stop was near the 2400 block of Simpson St SE. There were several people in the vehicle at the time of the stop, and all but one of the subjects fled on foot from the vehicle before the officers could contact them. Corporal Carney and Officer Dawson separated and pursued two of the suspects on foot, and the suspect was shot shortly thereafter by Officer Dawson. Details of the encounter between Officer Dawson and the suspect are unavailable at this time.

The suspect, 22-year old Salem resident Joshua Bruce, sustained non-life threatening wounds to a leg and was transported to Salem Hospital for treatment. He was subsequently arrested on an outstanding Parole Violation warrant.

Corporal Carney has been employed with the Salem Police Department since February of 2004 and was promoted to the rank of Corporal in September of 2009. Officer Dawson has been employed by the Salem Police Department since December 14, 2009 and has been on patrol for approximately two weeks with Corporal Carney as his Field Training Officer. Officer Dawson completed approximately seven weeks of orientation and training prior to being assigned to patrol duties. His orientation and training included numerous topics including Use of Force, Confrontational Simulations, Firearms, Defensive Tactics and general patrol procedures.
Corporal Carney and Officer Dawson will be placed on administrative leave as is standard procedure while the incident is being investigated. This leave is not disciplinary in nature, but is common in situations where officers become involved in extremely traumatic events in the line of duty.

The Oregon State Police, with the assistance of the Keizer Police Department, is conducting the investigation of this incident. This is standard policy for the Salem Police Department to request the Oregon State Police and the Marion County District Attorney's Office to conduct an independent investigation of situations of this nature.

Anybody with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Oregon State Police Regional Communications Center at 503-375-3555.

Further media releases will be coordinated through the Marion County District Attorney's Office

Each year, the President of the United States proclaims the month of March as "Red Cross Month," to honor the lifesaving work the organization does throughout the year. Show your support and celebrate with us by donating blood.

In the United States, every two seconds someone needs blood. It must readily available for accident victims, people undergoing routine surgeries, people with rare blood disorders, and premature babies.

Our next conveniently located blood drive in Sandy will be at the Sandy Fire Station on Wednesday, March 11th from 2-7pm. The Sandy Fire Station and the Mt. Hood Hospice are sponsoring the drive.

To schedule an appointment to donate whole blood or double red cells, go to www.redcrossblood.org sponsor code: SandyComm or call American Red Cross at 503-528-5603.

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About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters at home and abroad, collects and distributes nearly half of the nation's blood supply, teaches lifesaving skills, and supports military members and families. The American Red Cross, a charity and not a government agency

This morning at about 11:45 AM, personnel from the Portland Police Bureau and US Marshall's Service requested assistance from the Sandy Police Department, and later, from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office SWAT team. During the attempt, the suspect, Steven Alan Routley, (DOB:08/04/74) ran from the officers into a home in the 37900 block of Highway 26, where he was working. Due to prior contact, he was believed to be armed with a 9mm handgun. Mr. Routley was wanted for the following charges, as listed on the warrant: Using a Child in a Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct, Sex Abuse 2, Sex Abuse 3, Contributing to the Sexual Delinquency of a Minor, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

Sandy Police officers sealed off the area, evacuating neighboring residences and businesses, and then requested assistance from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office SWAT team. The SWAT team attempted to negotiate with Mr. Routley, fired tear gas into the residence, and eventually made entry into the home. Once inside, the SWAT team found a deceased individual inside the attic area. The subject was identified as Mr. Routley, and he appeared to have committed suicide via a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Mr. Routley's body was found between 3:30 and 3:40 this afternoon.

On February 27, 2010, the Silverton Fire District hosted their annual awards banquet in Silverton. The 2009 Firefighter of the year was presented to Firefighter Rick Heuchert for his dedicated service to the Silverton Fire District and the communities we serve. Firefighter Heuchert joined the fire district in January of 2008. Since that time, he has been a devoted volunteer exhibiting an exemplary attitude. He has volunteered countless hours in our training division and has attended numerous calls for service and other outside activities.

Captain Jim Terhaar was awarded Officer of the year. Captain Terhaar dedicated countless hours to working on projects and responding to call for service as well as assisting with several community projects in Scotts Mills.

Firefighter Phil Sowa was awarded rookie of the year for his academic success throughout the year and his willingness to assist the District with several projects.

Years of service awards were given to: Director Les VonFlue, Firefighter Toby VanAltvorst, Firefighter Randle Brown, Firefighter Joel Schaffner, and Firefighter Ben Sichley for five years of service, Director Riley Harrold, Lt. Dan Brown, Lt. Ted Klopfenstein and Lt. Ron Parvin for ten years of service, Lt. Mike Dahlberg for fifteen years of service, Captain Ed Grambusch and office manager Cheryl Miles for twenty years of service, and Captain Elvin Heinz for twenty five years of service.

All of these members have shown great dedication and commitment to the safety of the residents of the Silverton Fire District. We are greatly honored to have them as a part of our organization.

Please feel free to contact me should you need further information.

Captain Ed Grambusch
Silverton Fire District
(503) 873-5328
(503) 576-0506 (cell)

The Silverton Fire District responded at approximately 2:19 to a residential fire alarm call located at 246 Peach St. which is near the Silverton City Limits. When the first unit arrived on scene, fire could be seen coming from the structure. At this time, a full structure fire alarm was called for followed by a second alarm.

A large portion of the home was involved in heavy fire when additional apparatus arrived. However, an aggressive fire attack saved a majority of the large home.

The house is just over 3600 square feet in size and suffered considerable fire, smoke, and water damage. The home was not occupied at the time of the fire and no injuries to firefighters or members of the public occurred.

The monetary loss of the structure and the contents is very large with an estimated $500,000 in damages being reported to the structure and the contents.
Fire crews worked diligently over the next several hours locating and extinguishing "hot spots" throughout of the home. The origin and cause of the fire is currently being investigated by Silverton Fire District Investigators.

The Silverton Fire District responded with 4 fire engines and 3 water tenders on this 2 alarm fire. Mt. Angel Fire District responded to assist with one engine and 1 water tender and Marion County Fire District #1 also assisted by supplying one engine. Over 35 firefighters were needed to control the fire.

Further information will be provided as investigators attempt to determine the cause of the fire.

Contact Information:

Captain Ed Grambusch – PIO
Silverton Fire District
503-576-0506


Attached Media Files: Photo 2 , Photo 1

The Silverton Fire District Investigation Team continues to investigate the fire that destroyed a residence located at 5533 Davis Creek Rd. NE. New photos are attached to this release that show the amount of damage that occurred.

Additional information will be made available when it comes in.

Contact Information:

Captain Ed Grambusch – PIO
Silverton Fire District
503-576-0506


Attached Media Files: North Side , Where occupant escaped , West Side , Southeast Side , South Side

At approximately 5:30 pm this evening, a vehicle operated by an intoxicated driver lost control and sheared off a natural gas meter at a business in Tigard. The incident occurred at the Casual Car Wash located at 9855 SW Walnut Pl.

The suspect, now identified as 64 year old Charles Carwell Rowlands Jr of Tigard. Rowlands fled the scene of the crash, however was quickly apprehended by a Tigard Police Officer a short distance from the car wash. No injuries were reported.

Rowlands was lodged at the Washington County Jail on charges of DUII, Reckless Driving, Criminal Mischief I and Hit and Run. Reports indicate that Rowlands BAC level was .19.

TVF&R coordinated the efforts of maintaining safe perimeters for both public safety and emergency service personnel. Some nearby business were affected for a period of time. Pacific Highway was also closed to traffic while emergency utility and fire personnel worked to control the gas leak. The roadways in the area reopened at approximately 7:30 pm.

Northwest Natural Gas will be repairing gas valves in McDonald Street just east of Highway 99W at night on Tuesday, February 9. Work hours will be 9:00 pm to 5:00 am.

Traffic will be affected on McDonald Street, Highway 99W, and Gaarde Street. The traffic signal at the 99W/McDonald/Gaarde intersection will be turned off during the work. Flaggers will do their best to keep traffic moving, but delays are inevitable due to the high volume of traffic. All lanes will be open to traffic during the day, however expect traffic delays. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes to avoid the construction area while work is in progress. All businesses will remain open throughout the work.

For more information, contact the City of Tigard's Senior Project Engineer Mike McCarthy at 503-718-2462 or mikem@tigard-or.gov. For after business hour concerns, please contact Northwest Natural Gas at 503-226-4211 x 4407.

The Tualatin Police Department's PIO, Jennifer Massey, will be on vacation, starting at 5pm on Friday, February 26th and will return on Wednesday, March 10th. For media related issues, please contact Capt. Larry Braaksma at (971) 563-1153. Thank you.

Tualatin Police will be conducting a safety enforcement blitz starting February 8, 2010. The project will focus on proper fitting seat belts as well as children riding in booster seats (ages 4-8).

Tualatin Police will join with police agencies nationwide for the annual, "Click it or ticket" campaign that runs from February 8th through February 21st. Oregon agencies will focus on educating drivers on the importance of wearing their safety belt properly and making sure children (ages 4-8) are properly secured in a booster seat. Lack of belt use was a major factor in half of all Oregon motor vehicle occupant deaths last year. One in three children under age eight killed or injured in crashes were using adult belt systems (231 children) or were totally unrestrained (16 children) rather than riding in child seats appropriate for their size.

Consistent safety belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes, according to the US Department of Transportation.

"Proper use" is required by Oregon law and means using the entire belt system, lap belt low across hips, and shoulder belt over the collarbone and crossing the center of the chest. Belts should be free of slack and lying flat with no twists or knots.
Oregon's Three Flags Campaign is committed to reducing traffic crash injuries and deaths by promoting safety belt use and encouraging other safe driving behaviors through active enforcement and education.

The safety enforcement campaign is a federally funded program administered by ODOT through the Oregon State Sheriff's Association, Oregon Association Chiefs of Police and OSP Patrol Services.

Over one hundred state, county and city police agencies are participating in overtime grants to be used primarily during joint, statewide enforcement saturations or, "blitzes" scheduled for February, May and September.

For more information on the, "Click it or Ticket" program please visit the following web pages, www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ or www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TS/safetybelts.shtml

Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue's Fire Station 59, also called the Willamette Station, is officially open for business. The Willamette Fire Station is located at 1860 Willamette Falls Drive in the heart of West Linn. In addition to responding to fire, medical and rescue incidents, firefighters at Station 59 respond to a significant number of motor vehicle accidents on Interstate 205, as well as water emergencies in Clackamas County.

The station is home to a daily engine company crew of three firefighters and the District's Water Rescue Team. In the week that the station has been open, crews have responded to more than a dozen medical calls and one fire. The 12,260 square foot building includes sleeping rooms, a kitchen, physical fitness area, an office, a large apparatus and storage bay, and a community room.

The new station replaces an older fire station that was too small for current fire apparatus and was not seismically stable. During construction, firefighters from Fire Station 59 worked out of a temporary fire station located directly behind the old structure. With the temporary station being located so close to the former location, incident response times were not affected during construction.

The Willamette Station was constructed to survive a major earthquake and is large enough to accommodate today's modern fire apparatus. It also allows the District's Water Rescue Team to keep its water rescue vehicle hooked up to Boat 59, dramatically improving the team's response time.

The station is also energy efficient and designed to meet a certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. The building incorporates extensive use of natural light, solar panels to preheat water, on-demand water heaters, rain-water capture for toilets, use of low emission and recycled construction materials and high-efficiency lighting, heating and cooling systems.

The $2.26 million station was designed with extensive public input. TVF&R participated in over 40 public meetings with neighborhood associations, historical resource advisory groups, the Planning Commission, and the West Linn City Council detailing plans for reconstructing fire stations in West Linn.

Fire Station 59 is one of two TVF&R stations to be built in West Linn. TVF&R is also building a new fire station in the Bolton neighborhood to replace the aging Fire Station 58. Both projects are paid for by bonds approved by 68.6% of voters in November 2006. The $77.5 million general obligation bond pays for capital improvements across the District and is expected to improve and maintain TVF&R's response to emergency incidents.

Finally, the Willamette Fire Station incorporates an important part of West Linn firefighting history: A historic bell that called firefighters to action for half a century now sits atop the new building for all to see.

The Willamette Fire Station will host an open house celebration on Saturday, April 3rd from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. so the community can explore the new building and meet their firefighters.


Attached Media Files: The crew from Engine 59 stand outside their new fire station

Investigators from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue and the Sherwood Police Department are hoping the public can help them with information about the cause of last night's fire in an empty home at 21961 SW Sherwood Blvd.

Firefighters TVF&R were dispatched to the home, which is adjacent to the Sherwood Senior Center, at 5:00 p.m. Firefighters from TVF&R's Station 33 in Sherwood arrived less than five minutes after being dispatched and found heavy flames and smoke pouring from all windows of the empty house.

As firefighters worked to confirm that no-one was in the home, they also focused their attention on ensuring that the fire did not spread to the Senior Center, which was not damaged.

Firefighters from TVF&R's Sherwood, King City, Tualatin, and Wilsonville Stations controlled the blaze after approximately 20 minutes.

The home was recently purchased by the City of Sherwood.

No estimate of damages is available at this time. The cause of the fire is under investigation. TVF&R investigators and detectives from the Sherwood Police Department are asking anyone with information about the fire's cause to call them at 503-629-0111.

Fire significantly damaged an abandoned home adjacent to the Sherwood Senior Center this afternoon (3/7). Heavy flame and smoke were pouring from all windows in the derelict home, located at 21961 SW Sherwood Blvd., when firefighters arrived shortly after 5 PM. Crews initially focused their attention on ensuring that the fire did not spread to the Senior Center, which was not damaged.

Firefighters from TVF&R's Sherwood, King City, Tualatin, and Wilsonville Stations controlled the blaze after approximately 20 minutes.

The home was recently purchased by the the City of Sherwood.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No estimate of damages is available at this time.

This Sunday, March 9th, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue/Local 1660 firefighters will once again participate in the Annual Scott Firefighter Stairclimb at the 788 foot high Columbia Center in downtown Seattle, Washington. Our team—one of the largest in the event—will join over 1,200 firefighters from 180 different departments throughout the United States. This event is a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

The event requires participants in full turnouts, boots, and air packs to race up 69 grueling flights of stairs and 1,311 steps to reach the observation deck and finish line overlooking the city. Last year the TVF&R/Local 1660 team placed 11th (139 teams) and had ten team members place in the Top 10 of their age division. TVF&R Captain and long-time team organizer Allen Kennedy states, "This worthwhile event is a tremendous commitment for the participants. Our team members spend months training for the event off-duty."

This year marks the eleventh year that TVF&R has participated in the event. In that time, the team has raised over $60,000. The team hopes to raise over $15,000 through individual and family donations this year.

Those interested in making a contribution to this year's team, can visit TVF&R's website at www.tvfr.com to make a donation on-line. Checks (payable to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) may also be mailed to Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue at 20665 SW Blanton Street, Aloha, 97007.

A West Linn house fire last weekend proved deadly Wednesday afternoon when a 47 year-old woman that had been rescued and resuscitated by firefighters on scene, succumbed to her injuries at Legacy Emanuel Burn Center.

Fire kills more than 3,000 people each year. The majority of fatal fires include three common ingredients: occurs in a home…while people are sleeping…and no working smoke alarm is present. Tragically, these ingredients existed in the West Linn house fire. Firefighters responding to the West Linn fire reported almost zero-visibility when they entered the home. The heavy black smoke had already filled the hallways and rooms of the home, and blackened the windows. The home had a smoke alarm but it was not operable at the time of the fire.

It's the smoke that kills. TVF&R Public Information Officer Karen Eubanks states, "A house fire is nothing like what you see on TV or in the movies. It produces dark and deadly smoke that can fill your home in minutes and one ‘breath' can confuse you to the point that you never make it out alive." She added, "This is why firefighters wear air packs when entering a burning building and use thermal imagers to ‘see' in smoke-filled buildings."

MEDIA EVENT
Date / Time: Friday (February 26) at 11:00 am
Location: TVF&R's Training Center at 12400 SW Tonquin Road in Sherwood
Simulating a house fire (smoke machine), media will have the chance to experience a smoke-filled room. TVF&R Captain Milt Villegas will discuss how deadly smoke is and how to increase your chances of surviving a fire.

Increase your chances of surviving a fire with working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan. Smoke alarms are designed to activate early while a fire is still small and deadly smoke has not yet filled your escape routes.

Working smoke alarms give you time – time to escape and time to call the fire department.
• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, between the living and sleeping areas. For optimum protection, place an alarm in each bedroom.
• Test your alarms monthly – push the ‘test' button until it sounds. Include your children so they recognize the sound.
• Never remove the battery for false alarms like cooking smoke or shower steam.
• Smoke alarms have a life expectancy - replace them every 10 years.

Fire doubles in size every 30 seconds so it is critical that you know what to do when the alarm goes off. Prepare yourself and family by developing a Fire Escape Plan:
• Identify two exits from every room and a meeting place outside.
• Crawl low when exiting the home (deadly smoke rises) and call 9-1-1 from a neighbor's house or your cell phone.
• Make sure everyone knows - once out, stay out.
• Practice your plan at least once a year, especially at night.

TVF&R has a free Smoke Alarm Program. If you do not have a working smoke alarm, contact the District today at 503-649-8577. You can also visit TVF&R's YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/TualatinValleyFire) to watch a Fire Escape Planning video, or its website at www.tvfr.com for more fire safety information.

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TVF&R Fire Investigators have completed the physical examination and analysis of a West Linn home that suffered a fire last Sunday, March 21st. Investigators determined that the fire began in the front living room, in or near a couch, and have identified several potential ignition sources. The fire is believed to be accidental in nature.

Investigators hope to make an official ruling on the exact cause of the blaze once they have the opportunity to talk with the home owner, Irene C. Anderson. Ms. Anderson has been holding vigil all week for her 47 year-old daughter who had to be rescued and resuscitated by firefighters on scene and is in critical condition according to staff at Legacy Emanuel Burn Center.

The investigation has been suspended until such time that Ms. Anderson is in a position to talk with investigators. TVF&R Public Information Officer Karen Eubanks states, "The gravity of the situation and the need for Ms. Anderson to be with her daughter right now, supersedes our needs. Waiting a few days is not going to impact the investigation."

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At 4:01 a.m. this morning, firefighters from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Clackamas County Fire District #1 and Lake Oswego Fire Department responded to reports of a trapped victim in a house fire at 1693 12th Street in West Linn.

Irene C. Anderson had called 9-1-1 from her cell phone to report that she had just escaped from her burning home and her daughter, who also lived in the home, was trapped inside. Firefighters from TVF&R's Station 59 arrived within three minutes and found heavy smoke coming from the windows. Knowing one of the female residents of the home was still trapped inside, they immediately started a search of the smoke and fire filled home and found 47-year-old Lisa Anderson Malsbury unresponsive.

While firefighters began providing advanced life support care to Ms. Malsbury, other crews pulled hoses into the structure and quickly extinguished the fire. Ms. Malsbury was initially transported to Legacy Meridian Park Hospital suffering life-threatening injuries and has since been transferred to Legacy Emanuel Hospital where she remains in the intensive care unit at the burn center.

Though fire damage was limited to the front living room, the home sustained considerable smoke and water damage. It's estimated that at least $100,000 worth of damage occurred and the insured home may be a total loss. TVF&R investigators have confirmed that there was no battery in the home's smoke alarm. They've also determined that the fire started in the living room on or near the couch, but the most probable cause will likely be released Monday.

TVF&R wants to remind citizens that working smoke alarms can save lives by allowing people precious time to escape. Be sure to test your smoke alarms regularly and practice your fire escape plan so your family knows what to do in the event of a fire.

At 4:01am firefighters from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and CCFD responded to reports of a trapped victim in a house fire at 1693 12th street in West Linn. Firefighters from TVF&R's Station 59 arrived within 3 minutes and found heavy smoke coming from the windows and were also told one person was still inside. Crews immediately started a search of the smoke-filled house and soon found a 47 year old female who was rescued from the home. While firefighters began medical care to the patient, other crews pulled hoses into the structure and quickly extinguished the fire.

The patient was initially transported to Meridian Park Hospital with life-threatening injuries and has since been transferred to Legacy Emanuel Hospital.

Fire damage was limited to the front living room, with smoke damage to the remainder of the home. Initial reports indicate there were no smoke alarms sounding-off when firefighters arrived.

Two residents were home at the time of the fire. One escaped out a bedroom window and made the 9-1-1 call, while the other was still trapped inside. TVF&R investigators are in scene to determine the cause of the fire and the American Red Cross is currently assisting the displaced residents.

TVF&R wants to remind residents that "working" smoke alarms save lives. Be sure to test your smoke alarms regularly and practice your fire escape plan so your family knows what to do in the event of a fire.


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/1214/P2210002.JPG

Media Event:
Thursday, February 11th, at 1:30 pm
Providence Tigard Business Center (11308 SW 68th Parkway)

This Thursday, Ronald Shinn will have the opportunity to thank the two bystanders who helped saved his life last December when he experienced a sudden cardiac arrest. Shinn, age 67, collapsed while walking across a parking lot at the Providence Tigard Business Center.

Fortunate for Shinn, Providence Security Guard John Pilon and Providence eHealth Regional Medical Director Ray Costantini were nearby and immediately came to his aid. The pair began CPR and utilized an on-site automatic external defibrillator (AED) to shock Shinn's dying heart. Emergency crews from Metro West Ambulance and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue arrived on scene approximately three minutes later. A single shock by paramedics converted Shinn's heart back to a normal rhythm and he was immediately loaded into the ambulance. While en route to the hospital, paramedics continued advanced life support measures. Remarkably, Shinn was semi-conscious and attempting to speak to paramedics when he arrived at the hospital. He was able to leave the hospital three days later.

The survival rate for cardiac arrest patients is bleak; the national average for patients who live to be discharged from a hospital is about 5 percent. However, TVF&R's survival rate over the past three years has ranged from 10.8 percent to 22.9 percent – making it among the top in the nation. TVF&R attributes its strong survival rates to several factors: quick calls to 9-1-1, dispatchers instructing callers to perform Hands-Only CPR, the growing availability of AEDs in the region, and TVF&R's quick EMS response.

TVF&R Public Information Officer Karen Eubanks added, "John and Dr. Costantini were instrumental in saving Ron's life. Their immediate response, coupled with their willingness to begin CPR and utilize a portable AED, made all the difference that day."

For more information on CPR and AEDs, visit TVF&R's website at www.tvfr.com. For more information on TVF&R's cardiac program or stats, contact Karen Eubanks at 503-642-0350.

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Vancouver Police Public Information Coordinator Kim Kapp will be out of the office March 10-18, 2010. Cmdr. Scott Bieber will be taking media calls related to Vancouver Police Department crime-related incidents during that timeframe. Cmdr. Bieber is available Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm at (360) 487-7422. Calls after 5pm will be returned on the next business day.

Inquiries related to administrative or department-related issues should be directed to the Office of the Chief at (360) 487-7473 during normal office hours.

Kim Kapp will be back in the office on Friday, March 19, 2010.

487-7490.

On 03/08/10, at approximately 3:30 pm, Vancouver Police officers responded to a residence in the area of St Johns Blvd and 33rd St. Based on developed information, a 41 year old male suspect was inside the house. The individual was wanted on a Felony charge, which was related to a Domestic Violence case.

Since the suspect had a history of firearms possession, all precautionary steps were taken by responding officers. Clark County Sheriff's Office Deputies, K-9, and S.W.A.T. officers responded to the location.

At approximately 6:00 pm, the suspect came out of the residence and was taken into police custody without any incident.

As the investigation on this case is ongoing, Vancouver Police Department's Domestic Violence Detectives are not able to release any more information at this time.

*** UPDATE***

Trinette Anthony has been located safe. Thank you to the media who assisted in getting the initial information out.

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Trinette Anthony was reported missing by her mother on 3/8/10 after not returning home for 2 days. The last contact with Anthony was on 3/6/10 after leaving an area hospital. Anthony is visually impaired. She uses a white cane to assist with walking. Anthony is described as a white female, age 21, 5'04" tall, 255 lbs, blond hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue and yellow jacket, navy pants, black tennis shoes and carrying a purple umbrella and white cane.

At this time there is no reason to suspect foul play. Family members are concerned about her well being.

A message to the citizens of Vancouver:

Yesterday, the Vancouver Police Officers Guild, the union representing most Vancouver Police Officers, announced a proposed vote of no confidence regarding my leadership of the Vancouver Police Department. The Union leadership's proposed vote is not based upon a rational analysis of my leadership or that of my Command staff. Their proposal is intended to resist greater transparency, protect Union interests, maintain a culture opposed to reform and weaken our efforts toward professional accountability.

Over the past three years, my efforts have been focused upon greater transparency with the public, increased accountability within the department and a safer city for Vancouver residents. This vision is based upon an overriding mission of providing professional, quality law enforcement services to the public. To accomplish this, we have restructured the organization, increased staffing in patrol, emphasized community policing programs and placed greater operational responsibility at the neighborhood and precinct levels of our department. These efforts have included the reinstatement of the School Resource Officer Program, implementation of an effective Neighborhood Patrol Officer program, integration of crime analysis in our deployment planning and establishment of a citizen volunteer program to patrol our neighborhoods (NOW). We have made progress, primarily due to the dedication of individual officers, department support staff, the City Manager's office, our City Council and residents of our city. Over time, however, Union leaders have opposed these changes and been unwilling to adapt to the changing needs of our community.

As Chief, it is my responsibility to maintain core law enforcement services to this community. Unfortunately, my efforts have been hampered by the budgetary challenges resulting from the current economic crisis. This crisis has required staffing and service reductions across the City, to include the Vancouver Police Department. I understand such decisions create a great deal of anxiety within our department and are unpopular with Union leaders. However, like the citizens we serve, we must adapt to this environment and function within our limited budget.

During my tenure, I have also emphasized and communicated a commitment to high standards of ethical and professional conduct within this department. I have demonstrated this commitment by implementing an Action Plan focused on increased transparency and accountability at all levels of the agency. These reforms are consistent with a third-party, independent report produced by the Matrix Group. Sadly, Union leadership has opposed many of our reform efforts and been highly critical of my disciplinary decisions regarding unethical conduct by department personnel.

As Chief I will not compromise the ethics and integrity of this department in exchange for Union popularity. I am steadfast in my belief that the political interests of a single labor organization should not outweigh the interests of the community we serve. To that end, I will continue my efforts toward reform while remaining open to constructive collaboration with Union leadership. It is my sincere desire that Union leaders join with me in this effort and demonstrate they are willing to move away from political posturing to ensure the future of our department and this community.

Clifford R. Cook
Chief of Police, City of Vancouver, Washington

The Vancouver Police Department is working with local gas station operators to inform them of a growing fraud/identity theft crime, the use of skimmers on their gas pumps. Over the past several months Vancouver Police have received numerous calls from citizens reporting unauthorized charges on their debit/credit cards after the citizen purchased gas using a pay-at-the-pump debit/credit card reader.

Vancouver Police are distributing informational flyers and working with local gas stations advising them to consider pump lock changes and encouraging them to conduct regular inspections of pumps to look for possible skimming devices. Citizens are encouraged to pay with cash, debit or credit inside the store and not to use the pay at the pump option if possible.

Citizens who believe that they have been the victim of identity theft should immediately contact the bank that their credit/debit card is issued through and then complete a police report. In order to file an identity theft/fraud report with the Vancouver Police Department a citizen is required to provide either a notarized affidavit of fraud or statement of dispute from their financial institution before the police report can be completed. Questions regarding these documents should be addressed to the financial institution where the credit/debit card is issued. Fraud/Identity Theft crime reports CANNOT be filed through the VPD online reporting method.

On December 17, 2009 Vancouver Police located a skimming device installed inside a gas pump and have been investigating the possible origin of that device. Police have determined that a group out of California may be responsible and are working with other law enforcement agencies throughout Washington, Oregon and California who have had similar reports in their jurisdictions. No further information on this investigation is available at this time.


Attached Media Files: 2010-03/385/GAS_STATION_MEDIA_FLYER.pdf

On March 4, 2010 the Vancouver Police will be holding a short news conference regarding the ongoing investigation into the murder of Charles Moore. Mr. Moore was shot on December 13, 2009 and Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit have been aggressively working this case but to date have not made an arrest.

Detectives have been in close contact with Mr. Moore's immediate family throughout the investigation and as a result his daughter will be speaking at this news conference in a effort to encourage someone to come forward with information that will help solve this case and provide some closure and justice them.

Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Vancouver Police West Precinct (2800 NE Stapleton Road),
Community Room

On March 1, 2010 at approximately 12:26 a.m. Vancouver Police responded to a stabbing call at 1633 SE 84th Ct. When Officers arrived they located Michael Osborne, 40, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Mr. Osborne was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries. The suspect, Joshua Stranz, was not at the residence and a search of the area was unsuccessful in locating him.

At approximately 8:32 a.m. Portland Police received a call that a man matching the description of Joshua Stranz was seen on the Max platform in the Delta Park area. Portland Police located Stranz and took him into custody. Detectives are continuing their interviews at this time and it is anticipated at the conclusion of those interviews Mr. Stranz will be booked into the Multnomah County Jail pending extradition to Clark County.

No further information is available at this time.

At approximately 00:26 hours on March 1st, 2010, Vancouver Police responded to 1633 SE 84th Ct on report of a stabbing. Officers encountered a 40 yr old male guest of the homeowner who had suffered multiple stab wounds in an attack by another known guest. The victim's injuries were serious but he was conscious when contacted and able to provide some investigative information before being transported for care. The nature of the relationship between the victim and suspect and the motivation for the assault are still under investigation.

An extensive initial search using police canines was unsuccessful. Detectives are pursuing additional leads in an effort to locate the suspect as of this writing.

On 2/21/10 at approximately 1700 hours Missing person James Christianson was located and returned home in good health.

Vancouver Police are requesting the public's assistance in attempting to locate 79 year-old James Christianson. Christianson was last seen on 2/19/10 at approximately 11 a.m. leaving his west Vancouver residence in his Silver 2003 4-Dr. Buick Century with a Washington plate of "633 SKE." Christianson is limited in mobility which requires use of a walker and/or wheelchair. Christianson has medical conditions which require him to take prescribed medications which he did not bring with him.

Anyone seeing James Christianson and/or his vehicle is asked to call 9-1-1 to report his location.


Attached Media Files: vehicle similar to , photo of James Christianson

On 2/15/10 at approximately 2:43pm Officers from the Vancouver Police Department responded to Subway at the 8600 block of Mill Plain for an armed robbery. The suspect walked into Subway and ordered a soda. When the cash register drawer opened the suspect pulled a 10 inch knife out of his waist band and displayed it to the employee. The suspect then demanded the money out of the cash register. The employee handed the unknown amount of money to the suspect and the suspect left the store on foot East bound on Mill Plain.
The suspect is described as a white or light skinned Hispanic male in his late 20's. He was approximately 6'1" 170 pounds with brown hair and a scar on his face. The suspect was wearing a Grey hooded sweatshirt and a black hat with a "white sox" logo on it.

On Friday February, 5, 2010, at the request of the Vancouver Police Department, the Criminal Investigations Division of the Washington State Patrol initiated a criminal investigation regarding an alleged inappropriate relationship between a Vancouver Police Officer and a paid confidential informant. A paid confidential informant is a person who enters into an agreement with law enforcement to provide information about criminals in exchange for money or other consideration, and remains anonymous.

A criminal investigation was requested by the Department because of concern that the alleged inappropriate relationship could affect pending criminal cases where information provided by the confidential informant was used to obtain search warrants.

The Officer is currently on paid administrative leave pending the conclusion of the Washington State Patrol criminal investigation. Following the completion of the criminal investigation the Vancouver Police Department's Professional Standards Unit will conduct an internal investigation.

Due to the ongoing criminal investigation being conducted by the Washington State Patrol, no further information will be released through the Vancouver Police Department.

Following a thorough 12 month investigation of allegations of mishandling of evidence, Chief Clifford Cook has terminated Cpl. Braaksma's employment with the Vancouver Police Department effective immediately.

The most egregious violation found in the investigation revealed Cpl. Braaksma had taken drug and other evidence to his personal residence where he held them for possibly up to a year. As a direct result of Cpl. Braaksma's conduct, the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney's Office declined to prosecute the suspect in the case involving this evidence. In another case, Cpl. Braaksma reported seizing cash and drugs during the arrest of a suspect, but the evidence was not submitted to the VPD evidence facility until six months later. Additional cases were also discovered in which Cpl. Braaksma mishandled evidence in the course of the investigation.

"The actions of Cpl. Braaksma documented in this investigation are completely unacceptable." said Police Chief Cliff Cook. "Taking home drug evidence and repeatedly mishandling evidence that could otherwise be used to help take criminals off the street can not be tolerated in the Vancouver Police Department." Chief Cook further states, "As Chief of Police I want to convey that this behavior is not representative of the many fine men and women who protect and serve the citizens of Vancouver with professionalism and pride. As part of the 2009 VPD Action Plan two of my top goals are to increase transparency and increase accountability. The citizens of Vancouver who place their confidence and trust in the Vancouver Police Department deserve nothing less."

After Cpl. Braaksma was notified of the allegations against him in February 2009, he filed a Tort Claim Notice with the City of Vancouver indicating he intended to file suit against the City. The Vancouver Police Department is resolute in its internal investigation process and findings, and in the disciplinary actions taken.

Summary of Event:
A woman who was jogging along SW Walker Road was struck today when she ran into traffic. She suffered a severely broken leg. The driver, who was not at fault, fled the scene and was later arrested by Deputies.

Details of Event:
On Thursday, March 04, 2010, at 12:40 p.m. Sheriff's Deputies responded to SW Walker Road and SW Wynwood Avenue where a pedestrian had been struck by a car.

The female jogger was running east on SW Walker Rd. when she attempted to cross the street, but failed to look behind her. A 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity, driven by 33-year-old Christopher Burns, struck her from behind. The woman suffered a serious leg injury and was eventually transported to Emanuel Hospital. Mr. Burns fled the scene, but not before his license plate was recorded by a witness.

Deputies continued to check the apartment complex at 6046 SE Drake Street, Hillsboro, where the car is registered. At about 3:00 p.m. a deputy found a car that was matching the description in the parking lot, but the license plates had been removed. Deputies contacted Mr. Burns at his apartment and he admitted to the incident. He told them he left the scene because his license was suspended and he was uninsured.

Mr. Burns was arrested for Felony Hit and Run and transported to the Washington County Jail.

www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff


Attached Media Files: 2010-03/1128/PR_100304_Hit_and_Run_Broken_Leg.pdf

Summary of Event:
On Tuesday, Sheriff's Detectives served a search warrant at a Beaverton residence and arrested a man suspected of burglarizing a home while the residents were on their honeymoon. Sheriff's Detectives also found evidence of three other burglaries while they were searching the residence.

Details of Event:
On Tuesday, March 02, 2010, Sheriff's Detectives served a search warrant at 12190 SW Gingham Lane, Apartment "A" in the City of Beaverton. This search warrant was the culmination of an investigation that was started in September, when a couple in the 8400 block of SW Alden Street in the community of Garden Home reported that their house had been burglarized while they were out of town.

The couple left town to get married and go on their honeymoon. When the victims returned, they found their house had been ransacked and many of their wedding gifts had been taken, including numerous gift cards and even a new shower head. Also taken were two bicycles, jewelry, food, alcohol, and even the batteries out of the remote controls. The value of the stolen property was over $19,000.

The initial investigation led deputies to the Home Depot in Beaverton on SW 110th Avenue. There detectives obtained evidence that the suspect had purchased window blinds with a gift card stolen from the couple. The investigation began to break when the victim was able to obtain the phone number for the last person who had checked the remaining balance on the card. The victim gave that number to Sheriff's Detectives who were able to trace it to 34-year-old Jamie Pierce.

When detectives served the search warrant at Mr. Pierce's house, they found many of the stolen items, along with the blinds that Mr. Pierce purchased at Home Depot. The shower head stolen from the victim's had already been installed in his shower.

While deputies were searching the house, they found property from other burglaries committed in the last three months. A collection of baseball cards valued at over $6,000, dating back to the 1950's, was identified as being stolen from a burglary in Tigard. A unique motorcycle helmet with spikes on the top was identified as belonging to the victims of a burglary in Hillsboro. Detectives also seized 25 new Blu-Ray movies and a unique wrist watch, both belonging to a victim in a burglary in the community of Aloha.

One of the items found was a pair of diamond earrings valued at $1,000. They had been taken on February 14th, 2009 during the Tigard burglary. That same night, Valentine's Day, Mr. Pierce gave the earrings to his wife as a gift.

Detectives are still sifting through the evidence seized at Mr. Pierce's house. They did not recover a Trek 5500, silver and blue, carbon-fiber road bike valued at nearly $4,000. Detectives also have information that Mr. Pierce was working with two other suspects that have not been identified.

Mr. Pierce was arrested and booked into the Washington County Jail on charges of Burglary I and Aggravated Theft I. He is also being held on a parole violation. If you have any information regarding this case or can help identify Mr. Pierce's accomplices, please call Detective Scott Cater at 503-846-2662.


www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff


Attached Media Files: 2010-03/1128/PR_100303_Honymoon_Burglary.pdf , 2010-03/1128/2009-514877_Pierce_Search_Warrant_294_cropped.jpg , 2010-03/1128/2009-514877_Pierce_Search_Warrant_183_cropped.jpg , 2010-03/1128/2009-514877_Pierce_Search_Warrant_177_cropped.jpg , 2010-03/1128/2009-514877_Pierce_Search_Warrant_138_cropped.jpg , 2010-03/1128/PIERCE,JAMIE_RAY.jpg

The final workshop in the current Parent University series will be held on Wednesday, March 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at the Washington County Sheriff's Office Training Center located at 215 SW Adams Avenue, in Hillsboro. The topic for March is designed to provide parents of teens and pre-teens with helpful information about teaching their children to drive safely and ways to encourage teens to take responsibility for their own driving behavior.

According to the National Safety Council, traffic crashes are the leading cause of teen fatalities, accounting for 38% of all teen deaths in the United States. Many communities in Washington County have also been struck by tragic accidents involving teenage friends, classmates or family members. Parents play a vital role in preventing these tragedies and can learn strategies to keep their own children safer behind the wheel. Topics for the workshop include:

• Leading causes of young driver accidents and ways to reduce risk
• Driving laws and the Oregon provisional drivers license
• Parents as role models and trainers
o Tips on teaching your child to drive
o Skill development exercises to help your teen gain experience
• Setting limits and creating "safe driving agreements" with your teen

Last fall, the Washington County Sheriff's Office launched Parent University to teach parents about potential risks and threats to the well-being of children, as well as highlight prevention strategies that can help keep children safer. Parent University is free to the public but is only designed for adults. The training topics are not appropriate for children and childcare will not be provided so participants are asked to make separate childcare arrangements.

Pre-registration is not required but encouraged! To register, please contact Crime Prevention Specialist Julie McCloud at 503-846-2585 or by email at: julie_mccloud@co.washington.or.us.

www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff

Summary of Event:
On February 19, Detectives responded to assist US Immigrations and Custom Enforcement (ICE) Agents who were serving a search warrant at an Aloha home. Detectives eventually arrested a married couple for sex crimes against the woman's children. Detectives are concerned that their may be more victims involved and are asking the public's help in identifying them.

Details of Event:
On Friday, February 19, 2010, Washington County Sheriff's Detectives were called to assist ICE Agents at 5840 SW 207th Avenue in the community of Aloha. Agents were serving a search warrant, looking for evidence of child pornography. They discovered that the married couple who was living in the home had been sexually molesting the woman's children. ICE Agents passed this portion of the investigation onto Sheriff's Detectives, because the crimes they would be facing were State and not Federal crimes.

Lisa Ann Ford, 34-years old, and her husband 42-year-old Michael Joseph Marceau live in the house with Ford's 15-year-old Disabled son and her six-year-old daughter. The boy is severely mentally and physically disabled and is unable to move on his own.

Detectives and agents found photographic evidence that both Ford and Marceau were engaging in sexual intercourse and other deviant sexual behavior with both children. There is also evidence that they were trading the pictures on the internet.

Mr. Marceau has two children of his own, a ten-year-old daughter and a five-year-old son, with whom he has visitation rights. Investigators found photographic evidence that Marceau had taken pictures of his daughters friends while they were changing their clothes in his residence. Detectives are still investigating whether Marceau's children have been victimized by him or Ford.

Detectives also found photographic evidence of other victims who they have not yet identified. They are asking the publics help to identify any other victims of Michael Marceau and Lisa Ford. If you have any information please call Detective Shipley at 503-846-2596

Mr. Marceau and Mrs. Ford were both arraigned today on multiple charges including Rape I and Sodomy I. If convicted they will face sentencing under Jessica's Law which requires a minimum 25 year sentence for convictions of Rape I, Sodomy I, or Unlawful Penetration I when the victim is under twelve years old. Their bail was set at $4 Million each.


www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff


Attached Media Files: 2010-03/1128/PR_100301_Sex_Crimes_in_Aloha_disabled_victim.pdf , 2010-03/1128/MARCEAU,MICHAEL_J.jpg , 2010-03/1128/FORD,LISA_ANN.jpg

Summary of Event:
Tonight deputies searched for a white male who grabbed an elderly woman's purse at a local Elks Club. She was knocked to the ground, but uninjured.

Details of Event:
On Thursday, February 25, 2010, at 8:35 p.m., Washington County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the Beaverton Elks Lodge located at 3500 SW 104th Avenue. An 89-year-old woman had been knocked down during a purse snatching.

The victim told deputies that she had driven her husband to his weekly meeting at the club and she was waiting for him in the front room. She said a man knocked on the front doors to get her attention. She told deputies she opened the door for the man, thinking he belonged to the club. As soon as she opened the door the man ran in the room and grabbed her purse. The victim grabbed onto the purse as the man was leaving the building. The suspect knocked the victim over and dragged her a few feet as she hung onto her purse.

The victim was very shaken up, but she was not injured. She described the suspect as a white male, 20-30 years of age, medium height and weight, with dark hair.

A Washington County K9 team was brought in to search for the suspect but they were unsuccessful. The victim's purse was later recovered near SW Bonnie Brae Court and SW 141st Avenue in Beaverton. Only the cash was missing from the purse.

If you have any information regarding this crime please call the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 503-629-0111.


www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/1128/PR_100225_Elderly_Womans_Purse_Stolen.pdf

Summary of Event:
A victim of a sexual assault that occurred ten years ago recently reported the crime to Sheriff's Detectives. The victim was 14-years-old at the time of the crime and detectives are concerned that there may be more victims who have not reported sexual assaults by the same man.

Details of Event:
On February 09, 2010, Washington County Sheriff's Detectives arrested 47-year-old Keith Joseph Duyck (10235 NW Roy Rd, Forest Grove, Oregon) on charges of Sex Abuse and Sodomy. Detectives initiated an investigation into alleged sex crimes committed by Mr. Duyck when a 24-year-old man filed a police report in January.

The report stated that when the victim was 14-years-old, he was working on a farm in western Washington County. He said he was befriended by Mr. Duyck, who was working at the same farm. Mr. Duyck was also known to the victim's family.

Eventually after some trouble at home, the victim ran away and went to stay with Mr. Duyck. He told investigators that during the time he was there, Mr. Duyck sexually assaulted him. He was too embarrassed to tell anyone until now. While investigating the accusations, detectives obtained further evidence that corroborates the victim's story.

The statute of limitations on sex crimes involving children under 18 years of age is dependant on when the crime is reported rather than the amount of time that has passed since the crime occurred. Charges can be brought if the victim is less than 30-years-old at the time the crime is reported or within 12 years of the crime being reported to law enforcement, whichever comes first.

Detectives are concerned that there are more victims of Mr. Duyck who have not reported the crimes at this time. If you have any information regarding this or any other crimes involving Mr. Duyck, please call 503-846-2690.

Mr. Duyck was booked into the Washington County Jail and subsequently bailed out.

www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/1128/PR_10022_Arrest_For_ten_year_old_sodomy.pdf , 2010-02/1128/DUYCK,KEITH_JOSEPH_side.jpg , 2010-02/1128/DUYCK,KEITH_JOSEPH.jpg

Summary of Incident:
Washington County Sheriff's Deputies arrested three people after they allegedly broke into a residence
that was condemned due to a Meth lab and stole items. They were arrested and charged with burglary
and theft.
Details of Incident:
On February 15, 2010 at 10:31am, Washington County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of an
intrusion at 450 SW Frenwood Way in the community of Cedar Hills. This was the same residence
where a search warrant was served on February 12, 2010 and a Meth lab was discovered (original press
release attached). A concerned citizen called to report that today there were three people removing items
from inside the house and placing them in the back of a pickup. Multiple Sheriff's Deputies responded to
the scene to locate the subjects.
As deputies were converging to the area, information was received that the pickup left. Sheriff's
Deputies expanded their search to include all possible escape routes. A Sheriff's Deputy located the
pickup which was attempting to avoid detection by driving down a side street about one half mile away.
The deputy stopped the pickup and contacted the three occupants. The back of the pickup was loaded
with property that was later discovered to come from the house on SW Frenwood. There was a large air
compressor, CDs, and other miscellaneous items in the pickup.
The investigation reveals that entry to the house was made through an unlocked window. All of the
stolen items are believed to have been taken from inside the house. The property was posted with signs
condemning it as a Meth lab and trespass notification to not enter. Arrested were 26-year-old, Brittany
Burr from Forest Grove, 24-year-old, Taylor Flannigan who is transient, and 66-year-old, Martin
Espinoza from Vernonia. They were lodged in the Washington County Jail and all three charged with
burglary and theft. The property was returned to the house.


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/1128/Taylor_Flanagan.jpg , 2010-02/1128/Martin_Espinoza.jpg , 2010-02/1128/Brittany_Burr.jpg

Summary of Event:
On February 12, 2010, Washington County Sheriff's Deputies discovered a Methamphetamine lab while
serving a search warrant for fraud and identity theft. Two parents were arrested and two children were
taken into protective custody. Stolen property was recovered from the house.
Details of Event:
On February 12, 2010, at about 2:30 pm, the Washington County Sheriff's Office assisted the United
States Postal Inspector, Secret Service, Fraud and Identity Theft Enforcement Team (FITE) and US
Marshals with serving a search warrant for mail theft, identity theft, and fraud. The warrant was served
at 450 SW Frenwood Way in the community of Cedar Hills. There were also multi-agency teams
comprised of law enforcement members throughout Washington County assisting with the warrant and
hazardous materials clean-up. The teams were; Westside Interagency Narcotics Team (WIN), and
Clandestine Lab Enforcement Team (CLET).
Upon serving the warrant, it became apparent that there was additional criminal activity at the residence.
Investigators discovered a functional Methamphetamine lab in the basement of the home and a large
amount of stolen property throughout the house.
Investigators immediately removed two girls, ages two and three, who were found in the house. The
girls were taken to the hospital as standard procedure to check for Methamphetamine exposure. The
children's mother, 29-year-old, Bahar Dixon and 36-year-old, Chad Luton were arrested and each
charged with First degree Child Neglect. Upon completion of the investigation, more charges against
Ms. Dixon and Mr. Luton are likely.
Two stolen vehicles were recovered that were parked in the garage. Recovered were a 2006 Nissan
Frontier pickup and a 1986 Toyota MR2. Located as part of the warrant were stolen laptop computers
and hundreds of pieces of stolen mail. There was evidence that stolen checks were being altered and
cashed.
The Washington County CLET team responded to remove the Methamphetamine lab and dispose of it
safely. Columbia County assisted with the cleanup by sending personnel from their clandestine lab
team. Investigators worked throughout the night to process the evidence and remove the harmful
contaminants from the house.


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/1128/Meth_Lab_1_(Small).JPG , 2010-02/1128/Stolen_Vehicles_2_(Small).JPG , 2010-02/1128/Dixon,_Bahar.jpg , 2010-02/1128/Luton,_Chad.jpg

Summary of Event:
Early this morning three juveniles were captured by Sheriff's Deputies after the suspects led them on a short vehicle pursuit. After all three were apprehended deputies found evidence of recent car break-ins.

Details of Event:
On Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at 4:03 am, a Washington County Sheriff's Deputy attempted to stop a black 1996 Volkswagen Jetta at the intersection of SW Hall Boulevard and SW Crescent Avenue near the Beaverton Round. The driver, 15-year-old Greg Walker, sped off on SW Hall toward SW Cedar Hills Boulevard where the he ran a red light. Deputies caught up to the car at SW Hocken Avenue and SW Henry Street.

The car had stopped and one of the passengers, 16-year-old Oscar Ruiz-Santiago, had run from car. The remaining passenger, 15-year-old Juan Carlos Ruiz-Santiago (Oscar's brother), and Greg Walker were arrested at the scene. A Beaverton Police K9 team found Oscar Ruiz-Santiago hiding nearby.

The car belongs to Greg Walkers father who did not know he had taken it. He gave deputies permission to search the car. Deputies found evidence of at least five car break-ins that had occurred just prior to the juveniles arrests. The victims were all in the community of Aloha, including one in the 8900 block of SW Grabhorn Road.

The suspects broke out the windows on several cars and took whatever they could get their hands on, including vehicle registrations.

All three suspects were turned over to the Washington County Juvenile Department pending numerous charges.


www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff


Attached Media Files: 2010-02/1128/PR_100210_Three_Juvis_Arrested_after_Pursuit.pdf

Ofc. Dave Heimbuck took William C. Dinnell into custody for false information, once at the jail; he learned that Dinnell was a wanted felon, and an out of compliance sex offender. John L. Bealer Jr., one of Dinnell's travelling companions had devised a scheme to help Dinnell avoid detection, by using Bealer's own son's name. Mr. Bealer was lodged on hindering prosecution charges for his efforts.

On Thursday March 4, 2010 at 3:03 P.M., Ofc. David Heimbuck stopped a vehicle displaying improper tags on I-205 N at Hwy. 99. He contacted several people in the vehicle including William C. Dinnell (21), and John Lionel Bealer Jr. (43). Bealer, the driver told the officer he was suspended, but had to drive as his son, Dinnell could not drive a stick shift, and the other passengers had been drinking beer.

Ofc. Heimbuck found a cold beer where Mr. Dinnell had been sitting, and prepared to issue him a citation for open container. Mr. Dinnell told the officer he had no identification, and gave a name and date of birth. When the officer checked it through DMV, he learned that that person who's name was given was over 6' tall and close to 200 pounds in reality, Mr. Dinnell is 5'5" tall and 157 pounds. He was taken into custody for false information to police, and transported to the jail; the other occupants (including Bealer)were then released and went on their way.

Once at the jail, Mr. Dinnell used a second name, which was also false before admitting his real name. He had outstanding warrants for 2 counts each for Arson 1, and Manufacturing a Destructive Device (explosive). Ofc. Heimbuck also learned that he was a registered sex offender, who was out of compliance for registration. He was lodged at the jail in lieu of $172,500 bail.

Upon learning Mr. Dinnell's real name, Ofc. Heimbuck called Ofc. Tony Poitras and asked him to check the area of the Oregon City Shopping Center for the driver of the vehicle who claimed to be the father of Mr. Dinnell. Bealer and Dinnell have only known each other about 4 days.

Ofc. Poitras located Bealer by some dumpsters, and took him into custody without incident on a charge of hindering prosecution. Mr., Bealer told Ofc. Poitras that Mr. Dinnell told him he was wanted so he (Bealer) had been quizzing Dinnell on his son's information to avoid capture.


Attached Media Files: William C. Dinnell , John Lionel Bealer Jr.

Early Sunday morning WLPD Officers arrested Robert Michael Mihalak Jr. and Joshua Eric Lindsay for several commercial burglaries in West Linn.

WLPD Ofc. Noelan Smith stopped a car as it exited I-205(S) onto Hwy. 43 in West Linn for a traffic infraction (red light violation). The car was driven by Robert Michael Mihalak Jr. 34, of NE Portland. While officers spoke to Mihalak, they saw several weapons and a holster in his immediate vicinity. They asked him to exit the vehicle, he complied, and told the officers he thought he might have a knife on him, they did not find the knife, but did find burglars tools; broken porcelain insulators from spark plugs, commonly called Ninja rocks, which are used to break windows very quietly.

A subsequent search of the vehicle turned up a switchblade knife, shaved keys, lock picks, and methamphetamine.

During the course of the stop, the passenger (Joshua Eric Lindsay 29) was arrested for an outstanding Parole Violation warrant. Pursuant to that arrest, Lindsay was found to be in possession of several items taken in a recent burglary in West Linn. Lindsay was lodged at the Clackamas County jail on Burglary 2, Possession of Burglar's Tools, Possession of Controlled Substances (Marijuana) within 1000 feet of a school, Identity Theft, and Parole Violation.

Checks found in Mr. Lindsay's possession had been stolen in an unreported burglary in the 18800 Block of Willamette Dr. WLPD Officers contacted the victim, who went to his business and found it had been broken into. Earlier in the week there had been 2 other burglaries in the same vicinity. This stop was 2 blocks from the 3 burglaries. Some of the items stolen from the burglaries were recovered in the 16300 Block of SE Stevens Rd. in Portland, Mr. Lindsay's residence. These include a computer, various software titles, a digital label maker, and a printer.

Robert Michael Mihalak Jr. was arrested for Parole Violation, Burglary 2, Possession of Burglar's tools, Possession of Controlled Substances (PCS) Methamphetamine, and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (switchblade). He was lodged at the Clackamas County Jail.

"This is why we stop cars at night" said Police Chief Terry Timeus, "Over 2/3rds of the people we arrest do not live in our community but come here to prey on our community."

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Attached Media Files: LINDSAY, Joshua Eric , MIHALAK Jr., Robert Michael

50th Anniversary "Brooks Breakfast" event March 13th & 14th

Each year the Marion County Fire District No.1 Volunteer Firefighters Association hosts a Pancake Breakfast to recognize the support of the community. We look forward to hosting this year's event at the newly completed Station 5 at 4960 Brooklake Rd NE.

This is the 50th Anniversary of the tradition which serves as a fundraiser to the Volunteer Firefighters Association. Initially this breakfast helped to support the purchase of equipment to provide the District with much needed specialized tools for enhanced protection services. As the needs of the District have evolved, the needs of the community have continued to grow as well.

Over the past several years the proceeds from the Annual Pancake Breakfast have been used to fund the Marion County Fire District Volunteer Association's "Reach Out" program.

This program provides over 200 baskets of food and toys for families in need during the Christmas season. Families in need are selected by the area schools that play a vital role in making the difference for these families. Most often the families with the most need are those that don't ask for help. Our local area school administrators and faculty do a great job of helping us to assist with these unspoken needs.

This years event will be held March 13th and 14th, 7:00 – 1:00 at Marion County Fire District No. 1, Station 5, at 4960 Brooklake Rd NE. The cost for the all-you-can-eat breakfast is $5 adults, $3 children ages 6-10, and is free for children 6 years and younger. Questions about this year's event can be answered by calling 503-588-6519.


Attached Media Files: Brooks Breakfast Poster

Marion County Fire District's Volunteer Association hosted their annual awards banquet on February 13th, 2010 at the Red Lion Hotel in Salem. The annual Sweethearts Banquet was created to honor the spouses of District personnel for their support and encouragement throughout each year. The District's annual awards are also presented at this event. Recipients of this year's awards were: Kent Irby, Rookie of the Year; Mike Willcut, EMT of the Year; Tim McClaughry, Volunteer Firefighter of the Year; and Capt. Terry Riley, Employee of the Year. Volunteer station 5 received the Foxtail Award which is given yearly to the volunteer station with the highest involvement and activity level of the year. Years of Service awards were presented to: Nathan Hemenway, David Leja, and Mark Ramsdell Jr., each with 5 years of service; Mike Anderson and Brian Cottings with 10 years of service; Edward Dean, Corey Eggen, and James Mulhern with 15 years of service; Battalion Chief Kim Batchelor, Jason Fast, and Captain Ron Rosgen with 30 years of service; Wayne Weaver and Board Member Wayne Miller with 40 years of service; and Deputy Chief Bob Gerig with 45 years of service to the district.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday March 8, 2010

On March 6, 2010 at 1632 hours, YCSO personnel were dispatched to the Bellevue Store on Highway 18 west of McMinnville, Oregon, on a shooting that just occurred. Christopher Daniel Anderson, 22 of Willamina reported that he was shot in the back while driving in the rural Sheridan area. Anderson was driving at the time. His rear seat passengers, Sarah Davison 24 yoa, and Brenton Story 23 yoa, reported that they were examining a .22 caliber derringer when it discharged striking Christopher Anderson in the back. Christopher drove himself to the Highway 18/Bellevue Highway intersection where he called 911.

"Always treat your firearms as if they are loaded to prevent accidents like this from occurring" said Sheriff Jack Crabtree. "We are all relieved that Mr. Anderson is expected to make a full recovery, but this incident would never have occurred if this most basic of firearms safety rules had been followed".

Anderson was treated and released from the hospital.

(Portland, OR, March 5, 2010) - American Medical Response (AMR) is making preparations for the 2010 season of its successful River Rescue Program—with a grant of $7000 from the Troutdale Booster Club (now known as the Oregon River Safety Association). For nearly 30 years, the Sandy River in Troutdale was notorious for drowning deaths-- claiming an average of two lives each year. Junki Yoshida formed the Troutdale Booster Club in 1998 in conjunction with the City of Troutdale to address the recurring drowning deaths. American Medical Response joined the effort and has provided Swift Water River Rescue Technicians (Lifeguards) and safety education services in Troutdale since1999 and at High Rocks Park in Gladstone since 2002. Over the past eleven years, the Troutdale Boosters have supported the program through fund raising efforts, contributing tens of thousands of dollars in donations.

AMR's River Rescue Team is one of a few services nationally accredited as a United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) Advanced Level Team-- as the lifeguards are required to be certified emergency medical responders. In 2009, there were more than 70,000 visitors to the two parks (in 2008, more than 46,000) and the lifeguards performed 68 rescues and assists. More than 2000 life jackets were loaned to swimmers at Glenn Otto Park. The River Rescue Lifeguard services are provided as a community service by AMR who bears most of the funding responsibility for the program.


Attached Media Files: 2010-03/562/2009_River_Rescue_Team_during_Training_Exercise.doc , 2010-03/562/3_5_10_AMR_River_Rescue_Donation_-_Begins_Hiring[1].doc

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has designated the Legacy Good Samaritan Breast Health Center as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. The ACR has fully accredited the center in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. The certified staff and radiologists perform approximately 15,000 mammograms, 270 ultrasound-guided breast biopsies, and 115 stereotactic biopsies a year.

Peer-review evaluations, conducted in each breast imaging modality by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field, have determined the Legacy Good Samaritan Breast Health Center has achieved high practice standards in image quality, personnel qualifications, facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs. By awarding facilities the status of a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the ACR recognizes breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in all of the College's voluntary, breast-imaging accreditation programs and modules, in addition to the mandatory Mammography Accreditation Program.

Go to www.legacyhealth.org/breasthealthcenters for more information or call 503-413-8114 to schedule an appointment.

(Portland, Ore.) – When feelings of grief, fear and/or hope can't be put into words, a paintbrush can offer a needed lifeline. On Thursday, March 4, 2010, the Legacy Cancer Healing Center at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center presents "Healing Cancer through the Arts". The opening reception is 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The art exhibit will feature pieces by cancer patients, their loved ones and staff members.

"After my son died of liver cancer, I found myself emotionally paralyzed with pain and grief," says Judith Rizzo. "When I create art through the Expressive Arts Therapy program, it allows me moments to feel unstuck from the sadness and loss."

Cancer survivor, Kerrie Hubbard, says painting helps her capture the journey she gone through, "One of the first paintings I did post-treatment reminds me of the full life I'd come from, the dark place I'd just walked through and the hope of life again."

The exhibit will be on display through Friday, April 9, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Legacy Cancer Healing Center at Legacy Good Samaritan offers individual expressive arts therapy sessions as well as workshops. For more information on the exhibit or program, please call the Legacy Cancer Healing Center at 503-413-7284.

There will be a brief press availability with the parents of Rachel Barber at OHSU today. Please meet in the 9th floor lobby area of the main hospital at 1:45 p.m. A media representative will direct you to the area where the press availability will be held. The patient will not be present and media WILL NOT be allowed in the patient's room.

Salem — The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) will be hosting Chef Jesse Tomaino from local restaurant Prudence Uncorked on Monday, March 22, from 6 to 8 p.m., in The Gehlar Wellness Kitchen.

Insisting on serving only fresh, simply prepared perfection, Chef Tomaino will be demonstrating a range of culinary surprises. The menu will include many delicious recipes including seared ahi tuna salad with fat-free lime vinaigrette, cumin scented carrot puree, herb and balsamic marinated chicken breast, wild mushroom bread pudding, and red wine poached pear with kiwi sorbet. After the demonstration, you'll be able to sample the food and take home the recipes to try in your own home.

Chef Tomaino is an alumnus of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, Calif., and has worked at various restaurants throughout the country.

Part of the CHEC's Chef Showcase series of cooking classes, the class will take place in The Gehlar Wellness Kitchen in the CHEC, located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus, 939 Oak St. SE. Parking is available in the visitor parking garage on the corner of Mission Street Southeast and Capitol Street Southeast.

The cost of the class is $20 and advance registration is required. To reserve a seat, please visit http://salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432).

The Community Health Education Center and Salem Hospital are each a part of Salem Health, which includes West Valley Hospital and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon's Willamette Valley.
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Salem — The birth of a new baby is a life-changing event and one that affects all members of the family. On March 20, the Community Health Education Center (CHEC) is offering a class to help big brothers- and sisters-to-be and their parents plan for the baby's birth.
Big brothers and sisters will learn what to expect when the baby arrives and will design a onesie shirt for the new baby. A tour of the Mother/Baby Unit is included.

The Big Brother/Big Sister Sibling class will take place on Saturday, March 20, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., in the CHEC, located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus, 939 Oak St. SE. Parking is available in the visitor parking garage on the corner of Mission Street Southeast and Capitol Street Southeast.

The cost of the class is $15 per child and advance registration is required. Parents are asked to attend the class with their children. There is no charge for parents. To register for the program, please visit http://salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432).

The Community Health Education Center and Salem Hospital are each a part of Salem Health, which includes West Valley Hospital and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon's Willamette Valley.
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Dallas, Ore. -- West Valley Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applications for its annual student scholarship award. College students and graduating high school seniors from Polk County pursuing medical or health-related fields may apply. This is the first year the annual scholarship will be awarded to two students. Applications must be received by West Valley Hospital no later than Friday, April 9.

Full- and part-time students are eligible. While applicants must be from Polk County, their educational institution does not have to be in Polk County. Scholarships will be made payable to the recipients' college and winners will be notified within two weeks of the award.

Applications are available online at westvalleyhospital.org, can be picked up at West Valley Hospital, or can be requested by contacting Pat Cozad, volunteer services coordinator, at 503-623-7323.

West Valley Hospital Auxiliary is a long-standing group of citizen volunteers who partner with the hospital to engage the community through activities and helps support future healthcare professionals through auxiliary scholarships.

West Valley Hospital, located at 525 SE Washington Street in Dallas, Oregon, is a critical-access hospital offering 24-hour emergency care, as well as inpatient and outpatient services to people in the Polk County area. A part of Salem Health, West Valley Hospital and its affiliates, Monmouth Medical Center and West Valley Physicians & Surgeons Clinic, partner with Salem Hospital for additional healthcare services.

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SALEM — The Comprehensive Pain Center, a part of Salem Health, welcomes Amr Hegazi, MD. Dr. Hegazi will join the pain management team providing medication management and comprehensive and interventional pain management services.

"In our first year, the demand for pain management services has exceeded our expectations," says Ahmed Ebeid, MD, medical director for the Comprehensive Pain Center. "We are very fortunate to attract someone of Dr. Hegazi's caliber to join our team. It will make getting pain appointments easier for patients and enable us to respond to referring physician desires to provide hospital in-patient consultations, as well as out-patient services."

Dr. Hegazi worked for more than five years at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, in anesthesiology and pain management. Prior to that, at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, he completed his pain management fellowship, as well as his surgery intership and anesthesiology residencies. While at Texas Tech, Dr. Hegazi received awards including outstanding fellow, outstanding senior resident, outstanding researcher and best teaching resident. He received his medical degree from Alexandria University School of Medicine in Alexandria, Egypt.

"The philosophy of the Comprehensive Pain Center serves patients well," says Dr. Hegazi. "Looking at the many aspects of pain helps tremendously in solving complex pain cases. There is rarely a ‘one-size fits all' solution and being part of a team that takes a broader view, instead of just a standard approach, is what is important."

Dr. Hegazi loves hunting, camping, sports and fishing. He moved to Salem with his wife and three children.

New hospital in-patient pain management service
The Comprehensive Pain Center is now offering pain management consultations to hospitalized patients at Salem Hospital based on requests from treating physicians.

"We've had a few dozen requests from physicians over the last six months that we've been able to cover," says Dr. Ebeid. "Now that Dr. Hegazi is here, we have the ability to serve patients at our office, as well as at the hospital when requested."

The Comprehensive Pain Center provides medication review, interventional pain management, implantable solutions, and Multi-D (multidisciplinary) services, in addition to the new in-patient pain management service.

For more information, please call 503-562-6002.

The Comprehensive Pain Center is part of Salem Health. Salem Health includes Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital, Willamette Health Partners, and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon's Willamette Valley.

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Attached Media Files: Amr Hegazi, MD, Comprehensive Pain Center

Salem — Many people living with illnesses such as cancer, heart disease or kidney failure experience hard-to-control physical symptoms and emotional distress related to their diseases and treatment.

Now Salem Hospital's new palliative care program can help people with serious illnesses improve their quality of life. The care team includes physicians, nurses, social workers and chaplains, with support from dietitians, physical therapists, pharmacists and complimentary medicine practitioners. Together they help patients understand and find relief from disease symptoms.

Initially, the palliative care program is seeing patients through the Salem Cancer Institute. An $84,600 grant from the Salem Hospital Foundation is funding a clinical nurse educator for the program and providing materials that give patients and families new ideas for managing serious illnesses. A $17,600 grant from The Regence Foundation is providing money for planning and implementation, as well as staff training at the Palliative Care Leadership Center in Portland.

"The assistance provided by the Salem Hospital Foundation and The Regence Foundation has been absolutely essential," says Becky Ruppert, RN, palliative care nurse. "Palliative care changes lives of patients and families for the better, and these Foundations have made that happen."

Learn more about Salem Hospital's new palliative care program by calling Becky Ruppert at 503-561-3133. To learn how you can help the Foundation support services like palliative care, call 503-561-5576.

Salem — The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital is offering a seven-week Brain Agility program beginning on Monday, March 1, from 6 to 7 p.m. and continuing Mondays through April 12. The Brain Agility program is designed to help you keep a healthy and youthful brain. Weekly presentations on brain health are combined with a unique program designed by a psychologist to enhance your brain's ability to remember, stay focused, be aware, and be alert. Enjoy daily mental exercises covering a number of cognitive functions with increasing levels of difficulty to continue challenging your brain as it improves.

The brain agility class will be held at the Community Health Education Center located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus, 939 Oak St. SE. Parking is available in the visitor parking garage on the corner of Mission Street Southeast and Capitol Street Southeast. The cost for the Brain Agility program is $35 and it is open to anyone in the community. Space is limited, however, and advance registration is required. To reserve a spot, please visit http://salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432).

The Community Health Education Center and Salem Hospital are each a part of Salem Health, which includes West Valley Hospital and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon's Willamette Valley.
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SALEM—On Wednesday, Feb. 24, the Community Health Education Center (CHEC) and the Salem Cardiovascular Center host an educational and culinary class as the final Heart Month community event. From 6 to 8 p.m., Cardiac Surgeon Tom Winkler, MD, and Ken Kudla, a former Salem Hospital cardiac patient, will prepare a heart- healthy meal to be enjoyed by all while emphasizing the importance of heart-healthy cooking. Held in The Gehlar Wellness Kitchen at the CHEC, the cooking class is $20 and pre-registration is required.

"A healthy diet and lifestyle are the most powerful weapons in fighting heart disease," says Lori James-Nielsen, RN, director of the Salem Cardiovascular Center for Salem Health. "We're excited that Dr. Winkler and Mr. Kudla are willing to showcase their talents to help the community see how easy it is to keep heart-health at the forefront."

Dr. Winkler graduated from the University of Colorado and completed his internship at the University of California, Davis. He is board-certified by the American Board of surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the Royal College of Surgeons for vascular, cardiac and thoracic surgery. Dr. Winkler treats patients at The Oregon Clinic and does his cardiac surgeries at Salem Hospital.

Ken Kudla, Salem Health's chief information officer, recovered from a successful quadruple heart-bypass surgery. With a family history of heart disease, Kudla now reads labels, monitors his sodium and saturated fat intake, and loves to cook with heart healthy principles in mind.

To pre-register, go to salemhospital.org/chec or call the Community Health Education Center at 503-814-CHEC (2432).

Salem Health includes Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital, the Community Health Education Center and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon's Willamette Valley. Salem Hospital ranked number one in Oregon for cardiac surgery four years in a row (2007-2010) and for overall cardiac services in 2009 by HealthGrades.®

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Salem — The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital is offering several classes this month all focused on improving health during retirement and providing you with the information needed to stay healthy. Unless noted otherwise, all classes will be held at the Community Health Education Center located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus, 939 Oak St. SE. Parking is available in the visitor parking garage on the corner of Mission Street Southeast and Capitol Street Southeast.

February CHEC Classes -

Better Balance and Fall Prevention: Eight-week program helping seniors age 65 and older improve balance and prevent falls. Begins Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 3 to 4 p.m. and continues on Tuesday and Thursdays through April 8. This class will take place at the Regional Rehabilitation Center located at 2561 Center St. NE in Salem. Participants must be living independently in the community, not currently using a walker (cane is acceptable), and not have had more than two falls in the last six months. $48 for 16 sessions. Advance registration is required.

Culinary Rx: Heart-smart Kitchen Savvy: Learn how to prepare heart-smart meals in your own kitchen with pantry stocking tips, tools and resources that make it easy. Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. $20. Advance registration required.

Untangling the Web: Learn how to search for and evaluate health websites and find credible information. Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. $10. Advance registration required.

Healthy Back: Learn how to keep your back strong and decrease the risk of injury. Easy-to-follow strength and flexibility exercises included. Friday, Feb. 19 from 1 to 2 p.m. $5. Advance registration required.

NIA Focus exercise program: Learn how to keep your heart strong with whole body conditioning classes appropriate for any age or fitness level. Includes focus on balance and proper body alignment. Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., beginning Feb. 22 and running through March 24. $50. Advance registration is required.

To register for any of these classes, please visit http://salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432).

The Community Health Education Center and Salem Hospital are each a part of Salem Health, which includes West Valley Hospital and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon's Willamette Valley.
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Salem — The Community Health Education Center at Salem Hospital will be offering RISE (Recovery in Strength and Exercise), an exercise program designed specifically for people suffering from loss of strength due to illness, surgery or medication side-effects. The class covers several different modes of exercise to promote total body wellness and includes information on balance, flexibility and restorative relaxation techniques. The focus is on functional strength conditioning appropriate to the individual while offering the support of a small group setting.

The RISE class will be taught by Nancy Baldwin, certified cancer exercise specialist and ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified personal trainer, and will take place on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., beginning on Feb. 22 and running through April 1. The classes will be held at the Community Health Education Center located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus, 939 Oak St. SE. Parking is available in the visitor parking garage on the corner of Mission Street Southeast and Capitol Street Southeast. Cost of the six-week program is $50 and pre-registration is required. To register, please visit http://salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432).

The Community Health Education Center and Salem Hospital are each a part of Salem Health, which includes West Valley Hospital and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon's Willamette Valley.

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SALEM—On Thursday, Feb. 18, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., the Salem Cardiovascular Center hosts its annual Heart Fair and Forum. Held at Salem Hospital, the forum offers health information displays and a presentation about the latest advances in treating heart disease. The fair and forum are free for all ages.

"Salem Hospital's annual Heart Fair and Forum is one facet of our continued effort to educate and empower our community about heart-healthy living," says Lori James-Nielsen, RN, director of the Salem Cardiovascular Center for Salem Health. "We want to help the community make healthier lifestyle choices and become informed about how to best prevent and treat heart disease."

The health fair goes from 6 to 7 p.m. outside Salem Hospital's Wedel Auditorium in Building B. Sick of being tired? Learn how poor sleep affects your heart health and get current preventative treatment options. Do you have high blood pressure or cholesterol? Discover the benefits of monitoring and managing your heart health. Do you know if you are exercising and eating the right foods for your heart? Fair participants can learn about these topics and many other heart health issues from Salem Hospital experts.

At the forum presentation from 7 to 8:30 p.m., including a question-and-answer session, Cardiac Surgeon Kai Engstad, MD, will discuss "A Cardiac Surgeon's Musings on the Latest Advancements in Treating Heart Disease." Dr. Engstad graduated from St. George's University in Grenada. He completed residencies at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York and St. Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey and went on to complete his fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Engstad treats patients at The Oregon Clinic and does his cardiac surgeries at Salem Hospital. Dr. Engstad's forum will be held in the Salem Hospital Wedel Auditorium in Building B.

Parking is available in the hospital parking structure or under Building A.

Pre-registration is required for this free event. To pre-register, go to salemhospital.org/chec or call the Community Health Education Center at 503-814-CHEC (2432). For a complete calendar of Heart Month events, go to salemhospital.org/cardiac.

Salem Health includes Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital, the Community Health Education Center and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon's Willamette Valley. Salem Hospital ranked number one in Oregon for cardiac surgery four years in a row (2007-2010) and for overall cardiac services in 2009 by HealthGrades.®

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Attached Media Files: Kai Engstadt, MD, cardiac surgeon

Salem — With the incidence of flu decreasing in the Mid-Valley, Salem Health is lifting visitor restrictions at Salem Hospital and West Valley Hospital.

Visitors to all hospitalized patients, including the mother/baby, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care units, may now be of any age. Visiting may still be restricted under the direction of the patient's attending physician, if needed to help the patient recover.

As always, Salem Health recommends that visitors protect their hospitalized loved ones by staying at home if they're ill. Salem Health facilities will continue to offer hand washing stations in reception areas. We invite all visitors to make use of the hand gel and tissues to prevent the spread of the flu and other contagious illness.

Salem Hospital and West Valley Hospital are each a part of Salem Health, which includes the Community Health Education Center and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon's Willamette Valley.

UrgentCare NW is now administering the H1N1 Vaccine for free (while supplies last).
No appointment necessary. Open Daily 8am-9pm. Two convenient locations:

2850 SE Powell Valley Rd.
Gresham, OR 97080
503.666.5050

22262 NE Glisan
Gresham, OR 97030
503.489.2024

Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tom Gauntt, Pacific Power, March 8, 2010
503-813-7291


Keep your family safe around electricity in your home

PORTLAND, Ore. — Electricity plays an important role in each of our lives. It lights homes, runs businesses and makes many daily tasks easier. However, if safety rules are not followed, the power of electricity also can be harmful. It's important to remember there is enough power at every electrical outlet to cause serious injury or even death if proper electrical safety precautions aren't taken. Children deserve special concern around electricity.

"Parents and caregivers are urged to protect children and others from electrical injury by regularly checking to ensure their homes are free from potential hazards," said Chris Myers, Pacific Power safety director. "Instruct children at a young age on how to avoid unsafe behavior around electrical equipment both inside and outside of the home."

Electrical safety information and free safety materials are available online at www.pacificpower.net/safety. Or call toll free at 800-375-7085.

Myers also recommends checking to ensure that safe conditions exist in daycare facilities, in hotel rooms when traveling, and in the homes of neighbors and friends where children play.

Pacific Power offers the following reminders for safely using electricity inside the home:

• Don't overload electrical circuits. This is a common cause of fires.
• Use outlet plug covers if small children live in the house.
• Never use electrical appliances near water. Hair dryers, radios and other bathroom or kitchen appliances should be kept away from sinks and tubs.
• Use extension cords wisely. Never exceed the load rating, always dispose of damaged cords and don't use extension cords as a replacement for permanent wiring.
• Attach extension cords to appliances before plugging them into outlets.
• Always disconnect by pulling on the plug – not the cord.
• Unplug appliances before attempting any repairs.
• Use three-pronged grounded plugs only in three-prong outlets; never cut the third prong off a plug.
• Use Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters – outlets with test and reset buttons – in bathrooms, garages, near kitchen sinks and outdoors, as they are designed to shut off power during a short circuit or grounding event.

• When performing electrical do-it-yourself projects around the home, always turn off circuit breakers and then test circuits to make sure they are de-energized before performing any work. Professional electricians can help ensure large projects are done according to electrical codes for your home.

About Pacific Power
In 2010, Pacific Power celebrates 100 years serving customers and communities. From our beginnings -- serving 7,000 customers in four Northwest communities -- Pacific Power now provides electric service to more than 724,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. Our goal is to provide our customers with value for their energy dollar, and safe, reliable electricity, for another 100 years. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with 1.7 million customers in six western states. For more information, visit www.pacificpower.net.



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Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tom Gauntt, Pacific Power, March 1, 2010
503-813-7291


Green Projects Wanted!
Pacific Power Blue Sky program seeks applicants
for community-based renewable energy project funding

PORTLAND, Ore. – Got a bright idea for making Oregon, Washington or California greener? Could you use a little green to help make your project a reality? Beginning March 8, 2010, Pacific Power will accept applications for community-based renewable energy project funding from its Blue Sky renewable energy program.

For 10 years now, Pacific Power's participating Blue Sky customers have made a difference by supporting renewable energy in the region. Just since 2006, Blue Sky customers also have helped fund 29 new community-based renewable energy projects in Oregon, Washington and California. Many of these projects are now completed, generating electricity and providing educational opportunities about the advancement of renewable energy.

"We're honored to be able to offer these funding awards to help support new community-based renewable energy projects in our service area," said Pat Egan, vice president of customer and community affairs for Pacific Power. "We look forward to seeing this round of applications and selecting projects that demonstrate significant community benefit for our customers."

To be considered in this competitive application process, interested parties must complete and submit an application form along with supporting materials by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2010. Applications will be accepted beginning March 8.

Renewable energy projects that are eligible for funding awards from Pacific Power's Blue Sky program may include those that support technologies such as wind, solar, biomass, wave, landfill gas, certified low-impact hydro and geothermal.

This funding is available for projects in Pacific Power's service area that are locally owned and have a generating capacity of less than 10 megawatts of electricity. Projects must be completed within two years of the receipt of funding and should focus on encouraging renewable energy market transformation. Preference is given to local, community-based projects that develop renewable energy generation, support educational efforts to bring broader understanding of renewable energy development and generation, and/or invest in research and demonstration of new generation technologies.

Funding is not available for off-grid projects or projects from private individuals. For detailed criteria on project qualifications and application forms, please go to: www.pacificpower.net/blueskyfunds.

Entries should be thorough, and should be submitted with supporting materials such as photographs, schematics, drawings, cut sheets, narratives or anything the applicant considers useful in the project evaluation.

Materials may be submitted by mail, fax or e-mail to:
Pacific Power
Attn: Blue Sky Fund Award
1900 SW 4th Ave. – Plaza
Portland, OR 97201
Fax: 800-754-3114
E-mail: blueskyprojects@pacificpower.net

The amount available for funding awards varies year to year. In 2009, Pacific Power gave Blue Sky funding awards totaling $394,750to 8 renewable energy projects in its service area. This funding is made possible thanks to participating Blue Sky customers.

How Blue Sky Works

When a customer enrolls in Blue Sky, Pacific Power purchases Green-e Energy-certified renewable energy certificates on their behalf from wind energy facilities in the region. Blue Sky funds also help support the development of smaller-scale renewable energy projects in local communities. About 39,200 Pacific Power customers currently buy Blue Sky renewable energy.

Separate from Blue Sky, Pacific Power is investing in cost-effective renewable energy to serve its customers through company-owned generation and renewable energy purchases.

"Our successful Blue Sky program, coupled with the large investments we are making in cost-effective renewable energy projects, demonstrates our company's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship," said Egan. "We see these funding awards as another strong component of our overall commitment to our customers and communities, encouraging their initiative in growing renewable energy at the local level."

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About Blue Sky
Strong customer support has enabled the Blue Sky program to be instrumental in the creation of more federally recognized Green Power Communities than any other program in the nation. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has ranked Blue Sky fifth or better in the nation for the sixth consecutive year in the number of customers buying renewable power and for renewable power sales volume. Blue Sky was named national 2007 Green Power Program of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. The program is Green-e Energy Certified, which means the renewable energy supported meets the rigorous national environmental and consumer-protection standards established by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions. For more information on Green-e Energy, visit www.green-e.org/energy. More than 39,000 customers in the Northwest are part of Blue Sky.

About Pacific Power
In 2010, Pacific Power celebrates 100 years serving customers and communities. From our beginnings -- serving 7,000 customers in four Northwest communities -- Pacific Power now provides electric service to more than 724,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. Our goal is to provide our customers with value for their energy dollar, and safe, reliable electricity, for another 100 years. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with 1.7 million customers in six western states. For more information, visit www.pacificpower.net.



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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 16, 2010

Ready, set, camp!
PacifiCorp's popular Lewis River public camping reservation line opens Feb. 27

ARIEL, Wash. — With a mild winter rolling into spring, outdoor enthusiasts are already planning their summer jaunts in the beautiful Northwest. To help this impulse along, beginning Saturday, Feb. 27, campground reservations at PacifiCorp's Cresap Bay and Cougar Camp parks along the Lewis River in southwest Washington can be requested by calling the company's recreation line at 503-813-6666.

When to call

The recreation phone line will be open between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 27 and Feb. 28, but afterwards, only weekdays during the same hours. Other PacifiCorp-owned parks with campgrounds will continue to be available only on a first-come, first-served basis.

PacifiCorp, which serves electric customers as Pacific Power in Oregon, Washington and California, operates 14 parks and day-use facilities along three Lewis River reservoirs and below Merwin Dam. Facilities include 318 campsites and 268 picnic sites, fresh water, hot showers, swimming beaches, boat ramps, restrooms and RV stations. Recreation sites begin below Merwin Dam, located 10 miles east of Woodland, Wash., on state highway 503, and continue 40 miles upstream to Swift Camp.

Half-million visitors

Immensely popular in the region, about a half-million people used these public camping, fishing and day-use facilities during 2009, and the company expects another busy year in 2010.

In order to maintain this heavily-used area, PacifiCorp has increased campground fees, which had been unchanged for several years, by $3: Individual sites at Cresap Bay, Cougar and Beaver Bay campgrounds are now $20 per night; Swift Forest Campground is $17. At Merwin Park, fees for group day-use picnic sites remain at $15 plus extra vehicle parking costs.

Vehicle parking
No parking fees are collected during the current off-season. However, during the peak recreation season -- Memorial Day weekend to Sept. 15 -- a $3 parking fee is charged on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays at reservoir day-use parks. The exception is Merwin Park where the parking fee is always $1.

River access sites below Merwin Dam and at Eagle Cliff Park above Swift Reservoir do not have parking fees.

Parking passes for the summer season are available for $20. Passes can be purchased at the Woodland Information Center and at fee booths located at parks during hours they are staffed. Parties wishing to purchase parking passes by mail can send applications to: Recreation Department, PacifiCorp, 105 Merwin Village Court, Ariel, Wash. 98603. An application form can be obtained at www.lewisriver.com or by calling the recreation line at 503-813-6666.
Improvements, closures scheduled for September

Visitors should also note that major improvement projects will close two popular facilities in September. The Yale Boat ramp will be closed six weeks for extensive improvements as will Merwin Park for 8 to 12 weeks in the fall. More information on these closures will be available later in the summer.

Safety
Safety is the top priority in the Lewis River recreation area, whether it is a construction project or a camp out. The company is pleased to makes these areas available to the public and wants to encourage safety at all times. To that end, PacifiCorp contracts with the Clark, Cowlitz and Skamania county s sheriffs' offices, Clark County Marine Board and a private security company for additional security measures. Experienced third-party vendors chosen by PacifiCorp operate the recreational areas.

"PacifiCorp has a no-alcohol policy at our campgrounds and reservoirs," said Jane Hills, PacifiCorp recreation supervisor. "Alcohol use causes more complaints and problems for families using our facilities. It's in everyone's interest to maintain our parks so they are compatible for family use." She also asked that all people entering PacifiCorp parks become familiar with other posted rules so that everyone's enjoyment of the facilities is enhanced.

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Campground Season and Hours

Campground Gate Hours: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Cresap Bay Campground: Friday before Memorial Day through Sept. 30.
Cougar Campground and Park Season: Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Beaver Bay Campground: Last Saturday of April through Sept. 30.
Swift Forest Camp and Day-Use Season: Last Saturday of April through end of hunting season in November.

Campground Fees

Camping $17 - $20
Extra Occupants $2
Extra Vehicle $5
Overnight Moorage $5 (Cresap Bay Campground only)
Group Area $300 (120 people maximum, 15 sites.)


Recreation Site Season/Hours of operations
Island River Access Year-round, 24 hours
Cedar Creek River Access Year-round, 24 hours
Lewis River Fish Hatchery River Access Year-round, 24 hours
Johnson Creek Fishing Access Year-round, 24 hours
Merwin River Access Year-round, 24 hours

Merwin Park April 1 – Sept. 30, 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.,
Oct. 1 – March 31, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Speelyai Bay Park April 1 – through Thursday before Memorial Day, 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.,
Friday before Memorial Day through Sept. 30, 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.,
Oct. 1 – March 31, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cresap Bay Campground and Day-Use Friday before Memorial Day through Sept. 30, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saddle Dam Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, 5 a.m.– 10 p.m.
Yale Park April 1 – through Thursday before Memorial Day, 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.,
Friday before Memorial Day through Sept. 30, 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.,
Oct. 1 – March 31, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cougar Campground and Park Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Beaver Bay Last Friday of April through Sept. 30, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Swift Camp Last Friday of April through end of hunting season in November, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Eagle Cliff Year-round, 24 hours


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Media Contact:
Tom Gauntt, Pacific Power Feb. 10, 2010
503-813-7291 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Note to News Desk: Times are tough in this bad news economy, and we're hoping you can help us get an important message out to those who are struggling to pay their bills. In many cases these are people who've not found themselves in this situation before, and are not aware of available options. We appreciate any help you can provide in getting this information to our mutual audience. Please let us know if you have any questions or would like additional information.

Pacific Power can help with financial issues

Even though some indicators are beginning to point upward, there are still many households struggling in our area to make ends meet, many for the first time. These people may not know where to turn for help.

Pacific Power is one place to turn, both as a resource for those struggling to pay the electric bill and for those looking for help in managing overall energy usage. Pacific Power encourages customers to contact them at the first sign they may not be able to pay their energy bills, while it is still easier to manage the situation.

Pacific Power has a variety of options to help those facing financial hardships. These options include working out a plan to spread payments out over a longer period. Pacific Power also offers an Equal Pay Plan, better on the budget as it can equalize the amount due each month. And, if the current monthly due date is a problem, in many cases Pacific Power can change it to a more convenient day for the customer.

There are other options available to income eligible households, including agencies that can provide energy assistance. Please call Pacific Power and they can direct you to the appropriate agencies and other resources.

Times are tough. It may feel like a hard call to make, but Pacific Power has trained, highly knowledgeable people who want to help. Look to these people for help finding the answers you need by calling toll free at 1-888-221-7070.

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Contact: Tom Gauntt, 503-813-7291 Feb. 9,2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Business customers give Pacific Power high marks in national satisfaction study
Pacific Power moves up to No.2 in J.D. Power and Associates study of large electric utilities in West

PORTLAND, Ore. – Despite an economic downturn that has many business customers grinding their teeth, Pacific Power customers are feeling good about the electric utility's level of service in J.D. Power and Associates' 2010 Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction StudySM released Feb. 3.
Pacific Power ranked second among comparably sized electric utilities in the West, moving up one spot from the 2009 study. Pacific Power also scored 26 points above this year's segment average. For a complete ranking, go to the J.D. Power and Associates website.
"It is a tremendous honor to be recognized by our customers in this way," said Pat Reiten, president of Pacific Power. "So many of our business customers are experiencing struggles every day and it would be easy for them to unload some of their frustration on their power company. But their responses to the survey show that they are seeing the value of our relationship with them, our dedicated employees and our system investments are providing, and that is immensely gratifying."
The J.D. Power and Associates study is based on interviews with representatives of more than 16,000 U.S. businesses that spend between $500 and $50,000 monthly on electricity. More than 90 utilities serving a total of more than 11.7 million business customers are included in the study. Overall customer satisfaction is measured by examining six factors: power quality and reliability; billing and payment; corporate citizenship; price; communications, and customer service.
Nationally, overall customer satisfaction averaged 646 on a 1,000-point scale in 2010.
Pacific Power customers showed strong satisfaction with their power supplier by giving the utility a score of 684. That is an increase from last year, when the company ranked third overall in the West with a score of 658. In the 2009 study, J.D. Power and Associates did not break out the West into large and midsize utilities.
"Providing excellent customer service is a key business principle that has been part of Pacific Power since it started 100 years ago," said Pat Egan, vice president for customer and community affairs. "In today's challenging economic environment, our customers rely on us, perhaps more than ever before, to go above and beyond with customer service. We have taken extra measures to do outreach with customers to ensure they have information about the investments we are making and to provide them with information about energy efficiency and other programs to help businesses manage their power usage and costs."
A key element of this outreach has been the creation of Pacific Power's Business Toolkit. The toolkit is a package of free, online resources that provide customers advice and information for managing their energy use and costs.
"The latest J.D. Power and Associates study results demonstrate that these efforts and others are recognized by our customers," said Egan. "Our employees deserve the credit for delivering exceptional customer service and high satisfaction levels and our customers deserve the credit for the strength of our relationship with them."
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About Pacific Power
In 2010, Pacific Power celebrates 100 years serving customers and communities. From our beginnings -- serving 7,000 customers in four Northwest communities -- Pacific Power now provides electric service to more than 724,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. Our goal is to provide our customers with value for their energy dollar, and safe, reliable electricity, for another 100 years. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with 1.7 million customers in six western states. For more information, visit www.pacificpower.net.

Vancouver, WA: C-TRAN's Employee Recognition Day provides an annual opportunity to acknowledge the efforts and teamwork demonstrated by employees through the year. This year's event on March 5, 2010 includes a special commendation for outstanding performance behind the wheel of a bus. As part of the day's activities, Coach Operator Allen Wiemer will be recognized for an amazing 35 years accident-free driving. Mr. Wiemer, who began his bus driving career with Vancouver Transit in 1975, has been operating C-TRAN buses in and around Clark County since C-TRAN first began rolling in 1981.

In addition to his stellar safe driving record, Al is known by fellow employees as an operator that consistently demonstrates outstanding customer service and all around employee performance. His lighthearted approach to life and work has a positive influence on those he serves and works with.

"Al's remarkable driving record, demeanor and his many years of experience set him apart. And yet, Al Wiemer exemplifies the type of drivers that make C-TRAN great," said C-TRAN Executive Director/CEO Jeff Hamm.

In recognition of his 35-year safe driving achievement, Al will be presented with two distinctive awards at a brief ceremony Friday, March 5, 2010 at 12:45 p.m. in the C-TRAN Operations Center, 2425 NE 65th Avenue in Vancouver.

C-TRAN operates 30 bus routes including seven Express commuter routes to downtown Portland, four Limited routes serving Vancouver and MAX Light Rail, three Connectors within the city limits of Camas, Ridgefield and La Center, and C-VAN Paratransit for ADA eligible riders with disabilities.

February 25, 2010


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Contact: Steve Dickey 588-2424
Director of Transportation Development


Cherriots Introduces New Mobile Website

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Getting Cherriots bus information is now easier than ever. Cherriots new mobile website lets you access bus information on the go. Use your web-enabled mobile phone to get routes, schedules and fare information anytime, anywhere.

The easy to use mobile site lets you see schedules by stop. You can go to the Cherriots mobile website to find out when the bus will be at your stop.

Wherever you go, take Cherriots info with you. To use the Cherriots mobile website go to www.cherriots.org/mobile.

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Port of Vancouver commissioners today unanimously authorized a ground lease with Keyera Energy, allowing the company to relocate its Vancouver Terminal to the port's new Terminal 5.

The agreement makes Keyera the first industrial tenant at the port's new Terminal 5 – formerly the site of Alcoa and Evergreen Aluminum. Keyera receives and distributes propane in the Vancouver area.

"We look forward to having Keyera as a tenant," said Commission President Jerry Oliver. "The addition of their terminal operations to Terminal 5 is reason to celebrate, as it not only keeps jobs in our community, but it provides for the first industrial tenant at Terminal 5."

Keyera's need to relocate its Vancouver Terminal became necessary with the planning for the construction of the Washington Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) Vancouver Bypass rail project. Keyera's current location is just north of Mill Plain Boulevard along the east side of the Vancouver Rail Yard.

"We are looking forward to this relationship," said Todd Bryant of Keyera. "It's been like climbing a mountain to get this relocation done, so we're very excited to be a tenant of the port."

The leasehold Keyera will occupy is a four acre parcel located north of the port's Terminal 5 rail loop – now under construction. Propane will arrive to the terminal via rail, and will be distributed from the facility by truck. No pipeline will be involved in the Keyera operations.

"Keyera has been operating in Vancouver for a number of years adjacent to the Hough and Fruit Valley neighborhoods," said Larry Paulson, executive director of the port. "Moving Keyera will actually move the facility further away from neighborhoods in West Vancouver and into a facility that's not close to any homes – and is zoned for heavy industrial activities."

Port commissioners approved a 20-year lease, which will commence on March 1, 2010, and includes an option to extend for 10 years. The port will earn nearly $3.4 million from the lease over the initial 20-year term.

"Keyera is a very good fit for this piece of heavy industrial property, located at Terminal 5," said Curtis Shuck, the port's director of economic development and facilities. "They will utilize the new rail line, the fit within the leasehold footprint and they allow a local company to continue to thrive in our community, and to keep their employees here."

Commissioners also unanimously authorized port staff to move forward with an agreement with Northwest Pipeline that will allow for relocation of a natural gas pipeline. This relocation will move an underground pipeline from beneath the path of the port's new Terminal 5 unit train facility, and continue to provide safe distribution of natural gas to Clark Public Utilities' River Road Generating Plant.

In another action item, the commission gave unanimous approval to port staff to enter into an interlocal government agreement with the ports of Camas-Washougal and Ridgefield in order to cooperate on assistance from BergerABAM for updating a shoreline management program.

Finally, the commission voted unanimously to approve a new labor agreement with Office & Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 11, which represents the port's security force. The new four-year contract defines wages and aligns paid time off benefits consistently the port's administrative staff paid time off program – which includes both vacation and sick time – for security officers.

Oliver, and Commissioner Nancy Baker, both took the opportunity to recognize the port's security staff as being, "exceptional."

The regular meeting will be archived online at www.cvtv.org, and on the port's website – www.portvanusa.com – for future viewing. The meeting will also be replayed several times over the next two weeks on Comcast cable channels 21 and 23 in Clark County.



About the Port of Vancouver USA

The Port of Vancouver USA, created by Clark County taxpayers in 1912, is one of the major ports on the Pacific Coast. Its competitive strengths include available land, versatile cargo handling capabilities, vast transportation networks, a dependable labor force and an exceptional level of service to its customers and community.

The Port of Vancouver is in the midst of numerous projects and developments that will lead to vital job creation, economic stimulation and environmental preservation. By diversifying its cargo mix between bulk commodities, breakbulk and project cargos, the port is responsible for job generation and significant contributions to the tax base for not only its own community, but also the state of Washington. Current expansion of the port's rail system and development of new port industrial and marine properties will bring new jobs – both short term and long term – and the preservation of wetlands, the creation of enhanced wildlife habitat, and make way for more green/sustainable business partners operating from the port. For more information, please visit us at www.portvanusa.com.

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The Ports of Vancouver and Portland today announced their support of the Washington and Oregon governors' letter stating the Columbia River Crossing Project move forward without delay. The letter is in response to requests for further review of the project from City of Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt, Clark County Commissioner Steve Stuart, City of Portland Mayor Sam Adams and Metro Council President, David Bragdon.

"The Columbia River Crossing is bar none, the most important project in our region for freight and goods movement," said Port of Vancouver Executive Director Larry Paulson. "In Clark County alone, over 66,000 people work in freight generating industries that rely explicitly on the I-5 crossing to move goods, services and freight to market – this project must move forward."

The ports of Vancouver and Portland have participated in a decade-long effort to construct a new I-5 crossing, representing freight and goods movement interests on the project. The Interstate Bridge is a significant bottleneck on the West Coast, affecting freight flow in the region, and from Canada to Mexico.

"We respect the interest of Mayors Leavitt and Adams, and Commissioner Stuart and President Bradgon in ensuring this project fits the needs of the region," said Port of Portland Executive Director Bill Wyatt. "We support reducing greenhouse gas and encouraging use of transit and other modes, but we cannot lose sight of the fact that this is a major freight project that will benefit the West Coast and the nation."

The ports support efforts by the governors to form an expert review panel to provide assistance in assessing the project to address technical issues raised by Leavitt, Adams, Stuart and Bradgon.

Paulson said the Columbia River Crossing project has been vetted for many years, and a continued robust public discussion as the project advances is expected. The project is in a position to be included in federal reauthorization funding and other national transportation funding opportunities that are unique to this time. The ports back the governors' efforts to move the project forward to meet these important deadlines.

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MEDIA ADVISORY
B-Roll Advisory# 100309-01
Date: March 09, 2010

Oregon National Guard Hosts Bangladesh Dignitaries
Oregon Military Department PAO

SALEM, Ore. – Video includes soldiers and airmen with the Oregon National Guard hosting dignitaries from the Bangladesh Military during a week-long visit for the State Partnership Program, which is designed to share knowledge and foster cultural exchange. Key figures in video include – Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon National Guard, Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh, and Willis L. Van Dusen, Mayor of Astoria. During March 8 visit, Bangladesh dignitaries visited the Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., and Camp Rilea on the Northern Oregon Coast.

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Brig. Gen. Mohd Habibur Rahman Khan, Commandant of MIST, Military Institute of Science and Technology and other members of a top military contingent from Bangladesh make their way across the ramp after arriving at the 173rd Fighter Wing for the first visit of its kind to the Southern Oregon Base. Col. James Miller (left), the 173rd Fighter Wing commander showed the three members around the base as well as Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon, and other top leadership from the Oregon National Guard, March 7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Jeff Thompson, 173rd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office)


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Col. James Miller (left), the 173rd Fighter Wing Commander, explains Kingsley Field operations to Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh the top military member from Bangladesh. Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees (center), The Adjutant General, Oregon National Guard, accompanied the Bangladeshi military contingent during their visit, which was part of the State Partnership Program and the first visit of its kind for the Southern Oregon Base in Klamath Falls, Ore., March 7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Jeff Thompson, 173rd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office)



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Willis L. Van Dusen, Astoria Mayor, greets Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh, during a tour of Camp Rilea, Ore., March 8. The visit is part of a week long tour designed to foster relations between the Oregon National Guard and the Bangladesh military through the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Hartman, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs Office)



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Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon National Guard, welcomes Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh, to Oregon at the Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., March 8. The visit is part of a week long tour designed to foster relations between the Oregon National Guard and the Bangladesh military through the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Hartman, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs Office)



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Bangladeshi Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division shakes hands with Col. Ronald Kessinger, Chief of Staff, Oregon Air National Guard, during a visit to Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., March 8. Wadud is a member of the State Partnership Program, visiting Oregon as part of a week long tour designed to foster relations between the Oregon National Guard and the Bangladesh military. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon Military Department, Public Affairs Office)


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Capt. Charles Patzner, Rear Detachment Commander, Bravo Company, 141 Brigade Support Battalion gives Bangladeshi Brig. Gen. Mohd Habibur Rahman Khan, Acting Commandant, Military Institute of Science & Technology, a tour of a Mobile Kitchen Trailer at Kliever Armory in Portland, Ore., March 8. Khan is a member of the State Partnership Program, visiting Oregon as part of a week long tour designed to foster relations between the Oregon National Guard and the Bangladesh military. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon Military Department, Public Affairs Office)


Attached Media Files: Capt. Charles Patzner, Rear Detachment Commander, Bravo Company, 141 Brigade Support Battalion gives Bangladeshi Brig. Gen. Mohd Habibur Rahman Khan, Acting Commandant, Military Institute of Science & Technology, a tour of a Mobile Kitchen Trailer at Klie , Bangladeshi Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division shakes hands with Col. Ronald Kessinger, Chief of Staff, Oregon Air National Guard, during a visit to Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., March 8. Wadud is a m , Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon National Guard, welcomes Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh, to Oregon at the Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., March 8. The visit is part of a , Willis L. Van Dusen, Astoria Mayor, greets Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh, during a tour of Camp Rilea, Ore., March 8. The visit is part of a week long tour designed to foster relations between the Ore , Col. James Miller (left), the 173rd Fighter Wing Commander, explains Kingsley Field operations to Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh the top military member from Bangladesh. Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees (center), , Brig. Gen. Mohd Habibur Rahman Khan, Commandant of MIST, Military Institute of Science and Technology and other members of a top military contingent from Bangladesh make their way across the ramp after arriving at the 173rd Fighter Wing for the first visi

SALEM, Ore. -- The Oregon National Guard is hosting senior members of the Bangladeshi military during the State Partnership Program Workshop, Mar. 8-11, in Portland, Ore.

The workshop is designed to foster mutual interests and establish long-term relationships between Oregon and Bangladesh. Some of the topics covered during this workshop will be airport security, maritime port security, higher education and business opportunities.

Other dignitaries attending this historic event are James F. Moriarty, U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh; Akramul Qader, Bangladeshi Ambassador to the United States; and Gen. Craig R. McKinley, Chief of the National Guard Bureau.

Oregon Governor, Ted Kulongoski, is scheduled to have an audience with both ambassadors before attending portions of the workshop.

Senior leaders in the Oregon National Guard, including Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, are taking the Bangladeshi military members on a tour of Oregon, including the Oregon Military Department, Anderson Readiness Center and Army Aviation Support Facility in Salem; the Portland Air National Guard Base in Portland, Ore., and Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls prior to the workshop.

The group is scheduled to meet with directors and staff at the Port of Portland, Portland International Airport, and Portland State University. Event organizers say the tours will allow the visitors to get a good grasp of Oregon's military resources, in addition to civilian, business, and educational offerings in the state.

The State Partnership Program currently provides 61 partnerships between states and nations. The program continues to grow, and is endorsed at both the National Guard Bureau level and the State Department.


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Willis L. Van Dusen, Astoria Mayor, greets Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh, during a tour of Camp Rilea, Ore., March 8. The visit is part of a week long tour designed to foster relations between the Oregon National Guard and the Bangladesh military through the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Hartman, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs Office)


Attached Media Files: Willis L. Van Dusen, Astoria Mayor, greets Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh, during a tour of Camp Rilea, Ore., March 8. The visit is part of a week long tour designed to foster relations between the Ore

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Army National Guard OH-58 helicopter assisting the Union County Sheriff's Office in a search and rescue operation returned to the Salem Army Aviation Support Facility.

Searchers located the body of 13 year old Nathan Cain in a remote area of Union County at 11:40 a.m. on Monday, March 1st.

See the attached press release from the Union County Sheriff's Office for details.


Attached Media Files: Union County Sheriff's Office Press Release

SALEM, Ore. -- The Oregon Army National Guard is supporting Union County Sherriff's Office in a search effort using an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter in the Horseshoe Prairie area near Elgin, Oregon, Umatilla National Forest.

The OH-58 launched from the Army Aviation Support Facility #2, in Pendleton, at 8:30 a.m. to assist in the search for a 13 year old cross country skier who was reported missing Saturday afternoon.

Union County Sherriff's Office is the lead agency coordinating for all search efforts.

"Our helicopter and crew will continue to support the search and rescue operation as long as the Union Sheriff's Office requests our help," said Col. Todd Farmer, Oregon State Army Aviation Officer.

There are approximately 3,100 soldiers and airmen from the Oregon National Guard deployed around the world in support of federal missions leaving approximately 5,700 guard members along with a variety of equipment to support domestic needs.

For the Army Fact File on the OH-58 Kiowa go to: http://www.army.mil/factfiles/equipment/aircraft/kiowa.html

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On Feb. 22, 2010, members of the Oregon National Guard's 102nd Civil Support Team assisted Polk County Sheriffs, Salem Police, and Salem Fire Departments, in a West Salem neighborhood, following a civil disturbance.

According to a Polk County Sheriffs spokesperson, suspected bomb-making materials were located in a residence in West Salem. Law enforcement officials took one adult into custody, and members of the Salem Police Bomb Squad and 102 CST collaborated on rendering the materials safe.

The incident is currently under investigation.


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100222-F-1639C-022.JPG: Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team consult with personnel from the Polk County Sheriff Department, Salem Fire Department and Salem Police Department in a West Salem neighborhood, where investigators found evidence of bomb making materials, Feb 22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office).

100222-F-1639C-027.JPG: Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team prepare to assist personnel from the Polk County Sheriff Department, Salem Fire Department and Salem Police Department in a West Salem neighborhood, where investigators found evidence of bomb making materials, Feb. 22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office).

100222-F-1639C-072.JPG: Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team deploy their equipment in a West Salem neighborhood Feb. 22, where law enforcement officials found evidence of bomb-making materials in one of the residences there. The 102 CST worked with the Polk County Sheriff Department, Salem Fire Department and Salem Police Department to provide multi-agency support during the incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office).

100222-F-1639C-078.JPG: Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team consult with personnel from the Polk County Sheriff Department, Salem Fire Department and Salem Police Department in a West Salem neighborhood, where investigators found evidence of bomb making materials, Feb. 22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office).

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Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team survey the scene as personnel from the Polk County Sheriff's Department, Salem Fire Department, Salem Police Department and other CST members discuss the situation, after investigators found evidence of bomb making materials Feb. 22. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Eric Rutherford, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs.)

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Lt. Col. Lance Englet, Commander of the 102 Civil Support Team, Oregon National Guard, surveys the scene with members of Salem Fire Department, Polk County Sheriff's Office and Salem Police Department during a multi-agency investigation in a West Salem, Ore., neighborhood, after investigators found evidence of bomb making materials, Feb. 22. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Eric Rutherford, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs.)


Attached Media Files: Lt. Col. Lance Englet, Commander of the 102 Civil Support Team, Oregon National Guard, surveys the scene with members of Salem Fire Department, Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Salem Police Department during a multi-agency investigation in a West Salem, O , Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team survey the scene as personnel from the Polk County Sheriff's Department, Salem Fire Department, Salem Police Department and other CST members discuss the situation, after investigators found ev , 100222-F-1639C-078.JPG: Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team consult with personnel from the Polk County Sheriff Department, Salem Fire Department and Salem Police Department in a West Salem neighborhood, where investigators found , 100222-F-1639C-072.JPG: Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team deploy their equipment in a West Salem neighborhood Feb. 22, where law enforcement officials found evidence of bomb-making materials in one of the residences there. The , 100222-F-1639C-027.JPG: Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team prepare to assist personnel from the Polk County Sheriff Department, Salem Fire Department and Salem Police Department in a West Salem neighborhood, where investigators , Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team consult with personnel from the Polk County Sheriff Department, Salem Fire Department and Salem Police Department in a West Salem neighborhood, where investigators found evidence of bomb making

SALEM, Ore – Oregon Emergency Management (OEM) and Senate President Peter Courtney announced today that letters have been sent to public entities that were selected to receive the first round of seismic rehabilitation grants.

Thirteen public education buildings and 11 emergency services facilities will receive funds totaling $15 million dollars. The Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program (SRGP) provides funds to strengthen public school and emergency service buildings. This will ensure the safety of students and staff in the event of an earthquake and allow emergency service facilities to remain functional.

In 2002, Oregon voters approved Ballot Measures 15 and 16 amending the Constitution to allow the state to issue general obligation bonds for seismic rehabilitation of public education buildings and emergency services buildings. Subsequently, Courtney sponsored a series of companion bills directing a statewide seismic risk assessment, methodology and direction to implement the Seismic Grants Program.

"We know the big one is coming. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when," Courtney said. "These grants will mean more of Oregon's schools and emergency facilities will be prepared for that day while creating hundreds of jobs throughout the state."

The committee made its recommendations for funding to Ken Murphy, Director of Oregon Emergency Management who, after thorough review, approved their recommendations.

"This is a very positive step towards saving lives and property in Oregon and could not have been accomplished without Senator Courtney," Murphy said. "We owe him a debt of gratitude."

A 2007 report from Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries shows over 1,000 school and emergency services buildings at high or very high risk for collapse during an earthquake.

For more information about the SRGP, visit Oregon Emergency Management's website at: http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/index.shtml

SALEM, Ore. – The Military Family Support Foundation is scheduled to hold a Military Resource Meeting at the Tigard American Legion Post 158, to discuss the 41st IBCT homecoming and other items, Feb. 12, at 8635 SW Scoffins Rd. Tigard, OR 97223.

Oregon Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Charles L. Yriarte, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team Rear Detachment Commander is scheduled to deliver the keynote speech.

The meeting is scheduled for 12:15 p.m. and will include lunch. A $3.00 donation is suggested.

The Military Family Support Foundation is also scheduled to host a resource meeting in Salem, Feb. 19, and a Community Education Day in Milwaukie, Feb. 22.

SALEM - Oregon Business Development Commissioner Steve Emery has been chosen as the 2010 Oregon Small Business Person of the Year by the US Small Business Administration.
The SBA recognized Emery's achievements as president and CEO of the Culver, Oregon-based Earth2o water company. Earth2o bottles and distributes pure 100% natural spring water, sourced directly from the aquifer that feeds Opal Springs.
"We are very proud of Steve for winning this honor," said Tim McCabe, Director of the Oregon Business Development Department. "Steve has served the state for the last three years as OBD commissioner and brought a critical perspective and good ideas to our efforts to retain and create jobs for Oregonians."
Earth2o is the top selling spring water in the Pacific Northwest and the third largest branded water sold. Emery joined Earth2o in 1999, after serving as Vice President/General Manager for Columbia Distributing in Portland from 1994 to 1998. He has more than 11 years experience in regional and international sales and marketing for wine distributors as well.
"It is an incredible honor for myself and the employees of Earth2o", said Emery. "Like most small businesses in our state, our success hasn't come without its challenges. During this time we have stayed true to our core beliefs of providing a natural product in the most sustainable way possible with strong support for our community. We are fortunate that the Northwest distributors, retailers and consumers share those values which have led to the success of our brand."
Emery served as the past Chairman of the Governor's Small Business Council and acted as the director of two non-profit organizations: The Freshwater Trust and the National Spring Water Association. He was appointed by the Governor to oversee the Oregon Nanotechnology and Microtechnology budget, converting University research into commercial applications.
As an award winner, Emery has been invited to participate in events for National Small Business Week 2010 this May in Washington, D.C.

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The OREGON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT works to create, retain, expand and attract businesses that provide sustainable, living-wage jobs for Oregonians through public-private partnerships, leveraged funding, and support of economic opportunities for Oregon companies and entrepreneurs. Visit www.oregon4biz.com for more information on doing business in Oregon.
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Earth-pure, Northwest-perfect, Earth2o is 100% natural spring water sourced from a single pristine location in Opal Springs, OR. It is one of the world's best waters by nature: unprocessed, unmanipulated, naturally filtered by thousands of layers of volcanic basalt native to the area. Earth2o's core company principles of sustainability, responsibility and service to the community turn a respect for nature into exemplary business practices. See more of our story at www.earth2o.com.

TOKYO - The director of the Oregon Business Development Department, Tim McCabe, and officials from Ferrotec, a world leader in the manufacturing of Single Crystal Si Growing System and Quartz Crucible, today announced the planned opening of the company's new solar crucible manufacturing plant in a suburb of Portland, Oregon.

The Ferrotec Portland area plant will open in mid-2010 and will producing quartz crucibles to support Oregon's established and rapidly growing solar manufacturing. The company estimates the Oregon plant will employ 30 full time employees after the start up phase. Ferrotec is designing the plant to provide rapid response to the growing Oregon and West Coast solar industry. Quartz crucibles are essential components of the ingot manufacturing process and Oregon has over 425 MW of Crystalline solar manufacturing capacity currently in production with additional capacity scheduled for the near future.

"This is great news for Oregon and for our growing solar industry," said McCabe, who was attending the third annual Tokyo PV Exposition along with Ferrotec officials. "Market leaders such as Ferrotec are a critical piece of our investment plans to grow Oregon's solar industry. Oregon is committed to shortening the supply chain, driving costs down and growing demand."

Ferrotec officials said Oregon had beaten out competing states to land the manufacturing facility.

"After investigating a number of potential locations for establishing a facility in the United States, we selected Oregon for its combination of business opportunities, support structure and incentives necessary to make our investment a success, said Akira Yamamura, president of Ferrotec Corporation. "We look forward to working with Oregon in the coming months as we become part of their expanding solar manufacturing community and make this new facility a reality."

Ferrotec's Oregon plant qualifies for the State of Oregon's aggressive solar manufacturing and business start up incentives. The State of Oregon has one of the most effective solar manufacturing incentive packages in the U.S. and is in the top ten in overall renewable investments. Ferrotec officials said support from state government played a critical role in the company's decision to locate its operation in Oregon.

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About Ferrotec
Founded in 1980, Ferrotec Corporation (JASDAQ: 6890 (OTC) is a worldwide leader in the supply of materials, components, and precision system solutions for businesses and products. For additional information about Ferrotec products, visit the company's web site at www.ferrotec.co.jp

The Oregon Business Development Department works to create, retain, expand and attract businesses that provide sustainable, living-wage jobs for Oregonians through public-private partnerships, leveraged funding, and support of economic opportunities for Oregon companies and entrepreneurs. Visit www.oregon4biz.com for more information on doing business in Oregon.

Business Oregon Director Tim McCabe today announced the appointment of two new members to the Oregon Business Development Commission.

"I am very excited about the addition of Chandra Brown, of Oregon Iron Works, and Gregory Semler, of Pivotal Investments, to the Oregon Business Development Commission," McCabe said. "These two business leaders will bring expertise and vision to the guidance of Business Oregon's efforts to retain and create jobs for Oregonians."

The Oregon Senate formally approved Governor Ted Kulongoski's appointment of Brown and Semler on February 8. Both new commissioners will begin serving at the Commission's March 19 meeting in Newport.

Brown, whose term will expire in June 2011, has worked for Oregon Iron Works, Inc., for the past 16 years and has held a variety of positions during her tenure with the company. She is currently OIW's Vice President of Special Projects, Marketing & Security, as well as President of United Streetcar; OIW's wholly-owned subsidiary.

Brown is responsible for overall administrative, operational and marketing activities for all OIW Special Projects. She also is the primary point of contact for all Congressional Marketing activities and she markets on behalf of OIW in Washington, D.C. In the past several years, she has helped secure over $40 million dollars in federal appropriations and has assisted in raising OIW's profile to be one of the 10 "Overall Most Admired Companies" in Oregon as published in the Portland Business Journal.

In addition to her work at OIW, she serves on many non-profit boards and does community volunteer work. She is on the board of directors and chairs the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC), which is a non-profit for the advancement of defense work in the region. In 2005 she was also appointed to the Oregon Innovation Council (OR Inc.) by Oregon's Governor, Ted Kulongoski. She is a founding member and on the board of the Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET), a non-profit with the goal of promoting the emerging wave energy industry to create jobs and opportunity in Oregon. She also serves on an arts advocacy board, the Creative Advocacy Network, created in 2008, the Oregon Women MBAs board, and has served on OMSI's gala committee.

Semler, whose term will expire in June 2013, is the co-founder of the first clean technology venture fund in the Northwest. Portland, Oregon-based Pivotal Investments is the first venture capital firm in the Northwest focused on delivering superior financial return through investments in companies that will be leaders in the emerging sustainable economy.

Prior to founding Pivotal Investments, Semler was a clean technology entrepreneur with over 20 years of chief executive experience at advanced technology companies. His experience includes successfully financing high-growth companies, executive recruitment, management of product development efforts, acquisitions, strategic alliances, OEM partnerships and direct-to-consumer marketing and distribution.

Semler has been operating clean technology companies since 2000, most recently as president and CEO of ClearEdge Power, a Portland, Oregon-based privately financed company creating fuel cells for industrial and residential power applications. Before that, he was the President and Chief Executive Officer of PolyFuel, a Silicon Valley company creating fuel cells for portable, and consumer electronics applications.

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The Oregon Business Development Department works to create, retain, expand and attract businesses that provide sustainable, living-wage jobs for Oregonians through public-private partnerships, leveraged funding, and support of economic opportunities for Oregon companies and entrepreneurs. Visit www.oregon4biz.com for more information on doing business in Oregon.

Art Work on View March 9 - April 8, 2010

A collection of paintings by Portland artist William Park is on exhibit in the office of Governor Ted Kulongoski from March 9 through April 8, 2010. The paintings, saturated with lush blues and greens, and painterly movement, reflect the artist's love of painting. Park's subjects are primarily people, birds and trees. For the artist, birds signify the "spirit of life." He uses a variety of media (oil, acrylic, charcoal, ink) to impart emotional impact and "life, depth, contrast, substance, truth and integrity." In his words : "I believe I can find beauty just about anywhere and I don't know if it is my duty as an artist to do this, but it is certainly my pleasure."

Park is a self-taught artist. A sign painter by trade, he began painting artistically at age of 41 after a period of personal difficulty. Park asserts that painting is a way of making his life fulfilling, and maintains an active and engaged studio practice.

Park's work has been shown in solo exhibitions at Augen and Mark Woolley Galleries (Portland), Columbia Arts (Hood River) and Erickson and Ellins (San Francisco). His work is included in the permanent collections of the Crocker Art Museum (Sacramento, CA), the Tacoma Art Museum (Tacoma, WA), Portland Community College, the City of Portland, and the State of Oregon among others. His work can be seen in Portland public art projects for Rentrak, Oregon Health Sciences University, Tri-Met Light Rail, and Portland International Airport.

William Park's work may be seen in the Office of the Governor, 2nd floor, Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court Street in Salem, Mondays through Fridays from 8 am – 5 pm.

The Art in the Governor's Office Program honors selected Oregon artists with exhibitions in the reception area of the Governor's Office in the State Capitol. An exhibit in the Governor's office is considered a lifetime honor. Artists whose work has been shown there include Mary Josephson, Gordon Gilkey, Sally Haley, Yuji Hiratsuka, Manuel Izquierdo, James Lavadour, Henk Pander, Michele Russo and Margot Thompson.

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The Oregon Arts Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, special initiatives and services. Nine commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. The Arts Commission became part of Business Oregon (formerly Oregon Economic and Community Development Department) in 1993 in recognition of the expanding role the arts play in the broader social, economic and educational arenas of Oregon communities. In 2003, the Oregon legislature moved the operations of the Oregon Cultural Trust to the Arts Commission, streamlining operations and making use of the Commission's expertise in grant-making, arts and cultural information and community cultural development.

The Arts Commission is supported with general funds appropriated by the Oregon legislature, federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust.
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Attached Media Files: William Park's "I’ll Do the Talking Here," 2008, acrylic on paper, 22 x 30 inches. Private Collection.

For Immediate Release
March 2, 2010
Contact: Deborah Vaughn, (503) 986-0085, deborah.vaughn@state.or.us


23 School Champions Prepare for Poetry Out Loud State Contest

Twenty-three Poetry Out Loud school champions from high schools in 19 Oregon communities will compete in the state Poetry Out Loud competition to be held:

Friday March 12, 2010 7 - 10 pm
Semi-Final Rounds

Saturday March 13, 2010 9:30 am - noon
Final Round

Salem Kroc Center, 1865 Bill Frey Drive, Salem

The school champions, ranging in age from 15 to 19, are fine-tuning their presentations and recitations which will be judged by physical presence, voice and articulation, appropriateness of dramatization, accuracy, evidence of understanding, level of difficulty and overall performance. Each contestant must prepare three poems. The contestants are:

School Contestant Age Grade
Ashland High School Alexander Barnes 15 9
Bandon High School Caitlyn McLauchlin 17 12
Cascade Christian School Kelli Alcantara 16 11
Centennial High School Krestina Aziz 17 12
Center for Advanced Learning Alandra Godinez 17 12
Condon High School Delaney Edwards 18 12
Crook County High School Nathaniel Dunaway 17 11
Grants Pass High School Jordan Moeny 17 11
Hidden Valley High School Maya Cross-Killingsworth16 10
Hood River Valley High School Patrick Sadil 18 12
Lake Oswego High School Kisky Holwerda 18 12
Lakeridge High School Brynn Tran 16 11
Madison High School Sabrina Ruiz 15 10
Metropolitan Learning Center Ian Selland 15 9
Oregon City High School Kalen Forsberg 15 10
Oregon School for the Deaf SimoneRenee Moore 19 12
Redmond High School Audrey Saxton 15 10
Salem Academy Zoe Thatcher 16 11
Sherwood High School Sierra Donahue 16 11
Springfield Academy
of Arts and Academics Mekayla Plummer-Brous 16 10
Veritas School Judah Newby 17 12
West Salem High School Jackie Lubbers 18 12
Woodburn Arts &
Communications Academy Obdulia Valle Ramirez 16 11

Four of the 2010 school champions competed at the state contest last year: Jackie Lubbers (2009 Oregon State Poetry Out Loud Runner-up), Catilyn McLauchlin (2009 Oregon State Poetry Out Loud finalist), Nathaniel Dunaway (2009 Oregon State Poetry Out Loud finalist) and Patrick Sadil.

The winner of the state competition will represent Oregon in the national finals, taking place in Washington, DC on April 25 – 27. The Oregon champion wins an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, DC (with a chaperone); a $200 scholarship; and $500 for the school library to purchase poetry books. At the nationals, he or she will compete for more than $35,000 in scholarships.

This year's judges are Lawson Inada, Oregon poet laureate; Susan Coromel, actor and theatre professor at Willamette University; Danna Claborn, certified sign interpreter and art teacher; Renee Mitchell, Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist; Judith H. Montgomery, poet and literary fellowship recipient; Collier Nogues, Fishtrap writer-in-residence; and Eleanor Berry, former president of the Oregon State Poetry Association.

Poetry Out Loud, now in its fifth year in Oregon, involves the memorization and recitation of
classic poetry and culminates in a statewide competition. The program seeks to foster the next generation of literary readers by capitalizing on the latest trends in poetry – recitation and performance. It builds on the resurgence of poetry as an oral art form, as seen in the slam poetry movement, and brings aspects of slam poetry, spoken word and theater into the English class.

"Learning great poetry by heart develops the mind and imagination," observed Dana Gioia, former chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. "Poetry Out Loud isn't just an arts program. By immersing themselves in powerful language and ideas, students develop their ability to speak well, especially in public. This is a skill they will use in the workplace and the community for the rest of their lives."

The Oregon Arts Commission, the NEA and the Poetry Foundation partner to sponsor Poetry Out Loud. The Arts Commission has developed an Oregon Curriculum Guide that can be used to connect Poetry Out Loud classroom activities to Oregon's Content and Performance Standards in Language Arts and the Arts. For further information on Poetry Out Loud, contact the Oregon Arts Commission at 503-986-0082, or visit the national website at www.poetryoutloud.org

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The Oregon Arts Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, special initiatives and services. Nine commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. The Arts Commission became part of the Economic Development Department in 1993 in recognition of the expanding role the arts play in the broader social, economic and educational arenas of Oregon communities. In 2003, the Oregon legislature moved the operations of the Oregon Cultural Trust to the Arts Commission, streamlining operations and making use of the Commission's expertise in grantmaking, arts and cultural information and community cultural development. The Arts Commission is supported with general funds appropriated by the Oregon legislature and with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts as well as funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. For more information about the Oregon Arts Commission: www.oregonartscommission.org.

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The Oregon Arts Commission announces an informal Meet & Greet with newly appointed Commissioner Libby Tower of Eugene.

The Meet & Greet will be held:
Monday, March 1, 2010
6:30 – 8 pm
Eugene Water & Electric Board
500 E 4th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97440

Attendees will have an opportunity to hear about the Arts Commission's grants and programs, introduce themselves to others present, ask questions about the Commission's services and suggest ways the Arts Commission can better serve them.

The Meet & Greet is a free event; open to artists, arts organization boards and staffs and arts supporters in the Eugene/Springfield area.

Information: Oregon.artscomm@state.or.us or (503) 986-0082.

The Oregon Arts Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, special initiatives and services. Nine commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. The Arts Commission became part of the Business Oregon Department in 1993 in recognition of the expanding role the arts play in the broader social, economic and educational arenas of Oregon communities. In 2003, the Oregon legislature moved the operations of the Oregon Cultural Trust to the Arts Commission, streamlining operations and making use of the Commission's expertise in grantmaking, arts and cultural information and community cultural development. The Arts Commission is supported with general funds appropriated by the Oregon legislature and with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts as well as funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. For more information about the Oregon Arts Commission: www.oregonartscommission.org.

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Attached Media Files: 2010-02/1418/2-24-10_L_Tower_meet_greet_Eugene.doc

For Immediate Release
February 18, 2010

Four More School Winners Announced in Oregon
Poetry Out Loud Competitions
State Winner Will Represent Oregon at Nationals in Washington, DC in April

The Oregon Arts Commission, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, brings Poetry Out Loud to 25 high schools in 20 communities this year, reaching over 5,000 Oregon students. The program, now in its fifth year, involves the memorization and recitation of classic poetry and culminates in a statewide competition. Nationwide, more than 200,000 students are expected to participate. Participants compete for more than $50,000 in college scholarships awarded at the state and national levels.

The Poetry Out Loud contest uses a pyramid structure, similar to the national Spelling Bee. Beginning at the classroom levels, students advance to a school-wide competition, then to the state competition and ultimately to the National Finals in Washington, D.C.

More than half of Oregon's school contests have been completed. Oregon School for the Deaf announced Senior SimoneRenee Moore, who performed "i carry your heart with me" by e.e. cummings, as its representative to the state contest. Sierra Donahue was the Sherwood High School winner, reciting "A Fit of Rhyme Against Rhyme" by Ben Jonson. Obdulia Valle Ramirez was declared the winner at Woodburn Arts and Communications Academy, after reciting two poems: "Let it Be Forgotten" by Sara Teasdale and "I Am!" by John Clare. Finally, Condon High School selected Delaney Edwards, a senior, as its winner.

Contests were also held at Sprague HS (Salem), Cascade Christian (Medford), Veritas School (Newberg), Centennial HS (Gresham), Redmond HS, Center for Advanced Learning (Gresham), Woodburn Arts and Communications Academy, Hood River Valley HS, Lake Oswego HS, Ashland HS, Arlington HS and Bandon HS but winners have not yet been announced.

Previously announced winners include:
Zoe Thatcher, Salem Academy
Maya Cross-Killingsworth, Hidden Valley High School (Grants Pass)
Jordan Money, Grants Pass High School

All school winners will advance to the Oregon State Poetry Out Loud Contest which will be held:

Semi-Finals
Friday, March 12, 7 – 10 pm

Finals
Saturday, March 13, 9:30 am – noon
Salem Kroc Center
1865 Bill Frey Drive, Salem
Coordinator: Deb Vaughn
503-986-0085; deborah.vaughn@state.or.us

This year's state competition will be judged by Oregon Poet Laureate Lawson Inada; Susan Coromel, actor and theatre professor at Willamette University; certified sign interpreter Danna Claborn and poets Renee Mitchell (Portland), Judith Montgomery (Bend), Collier Nogues (Enterprise) and Eleanor Berry (Eugene).

In addition to winning a $200 scholarship and $500 for the school library's poetry collection, the state champion receives an all-expense-paid trip, with a chaperone, to Washington, DC to compete in the national finals, April 25-27, 2010. April is National Poetry Month.

Poetry Out Loud seeks to foster the next generation of literary readers by capitalizing on the latest trends in poetry – recitation and performance. The program builds on the resurgence of poetry as an oral art form, as seen in the slam poetry movement, and brings aspects of slam poetry, spoken word and theater into the English class.

"The Oregon Arts Commission is proud of Oregon's strong participation in Poetry Out Loud," observed Christine D'Arcy, executive director of the Oregon Arts Commission. "Teachers are increasingly incorporating Poetry Out Loud as a standard part of the school culture, providing their students with the chance to build self-confidence while exploring great poetry. Each year, we are impressed with the maturity and poise of the contestants we see at the state contest."

The Oregon Arts Commission, the NEA and the Poetry Foundation partner to sponsor Poetry Out Loud. The Arts Commission has developed an Oregon Curriculum Guide that can be used to connect Poetry Out Loud classroom activities to Oregon's Content and Performance Standards in Language Arts and the Arts/Drama.

For more information on Poetry Out Loud, contact the Oregon Arts Commission at 503-986-0082, or visit the national website at www.poetryoutloud.org

Media: Please contact the school coordinator for permission to cover a contest.

*Indicates a new Poetry Out Loud School for the 2009-2010 school year.



Participating Schools Contest Date/Time School Coordinator Information
Bandon High School
550 9th St. SW
Bandon February 19, 2010
3:30 pm
Library Ellen Howard
ellenh@bandon.k12.or.us
541-347-4413

Crook County High School
1100 SE Lynn Blvd
Prineville February 23, 2010
7:00 pm
Eugene Southwell Auditorium Anita Hoffman
anita.hoffman@crookcounty.k12.or.us
541-416-6900

Lakeridge High School*
1235 Overlook Drive
Lake Oswego February 24, 2010
2:45 pm
auditorium Edward Derby
derbye@loswego.k12.or.us
503-534-2319

Madison High School
2735 NE 82nd Ave
Portland February 25, 2010
12:30 PM
library Erin McNulty
emcnulty@pps.k12.or.us
503-916-5220

Metropolitan Learning Center
2033 NW Glisan
Portland February 23, 2010
9:00 AM
Powell's: 1001 W. Burnside, Portland Stephen Lambert
slambert@pps.k12.or.us
503-916-5737

Oregon City High School*
18761 S. Beavercreek Rd.
Oregon City February 23, 2010
3:00 PM Patrick McDonald
patrick.mcdonald@orecity.k12.or.us
503-785-8900

Springfield Academy of Arts & Sciences*
615 Main St.
Springfield February 25, 2010
7:00 pm Scott Crowell
scott.crowell@sps.lane.edu
541-744-6728

West Salem High School
1776 Titan Drive NW
Salem February 23, 2010
3:00 pm
auditorium Christina Eddy
eddy_christina@salkeiz.k12.or.us
503-399-5533

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The Oregon Arts Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, special initiatives and services. Nine commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. The Arts Commission became part of the Business Oregon Department in 1993 in recognition of the expanding role the arts play in the broader social, economic and educational arenas of Oregon communities. In 2003, the Oregon legislature moved the operations of the Oregon Cultural Trust to the Arts Commission, streamlining operations and making use of the Commission's expertise in grantmaking, arts and cultural information and community cultural development. The Arts Commission is supported with general funds appropriated by the Oregon legislature and with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts as well as funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. For more information about the Oregon Arts Commission: www.oregonartscommission.org.

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For Immediate Release
February 10, 2010


State Winner Will Represent Oregon at Nationals in Washington, DC in April

The Oregon Arts Commission, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, brings Poetry Out Loud to 25 high schools in 20 communities this year, reaching over 5,000 Oregon students. The program, now in its fifth year, involves the memorization and recitation of classic poetry and culminates in a statewide competition. Nationwide, more than 200,000 students are expected to participate. Participants compete for more than $50,000 in college scholarships awarded at the state and national levels.

The first week of school contests has been completed. Winners include Zoe Thatcher, a junior at Salem Academy, who recited "The Death of Allegory" by Billy Collins and "The Bells of San Blas" by Longfellow, earning her a place at the state contest to be held March 12-13, 2010 in Salem. In Grants Pass, Maya Cross-Killingsworth won the Hidden Valley High School contest. Jordan Money, a junior, was the winner at Grants Pass High School after reciting "Poem with One Fact" by Donald Hall and "How I Discovered Poetry" by Marilyn Nelson.

Contests were also held at Sprague High School (Salem), Oregon School for the Deaf (Salem), Veritas School (Newberg) and Cascade Christian School (Medford), but winners have not yet been announced.

Oregon's 2009 State Champion, Tiffany Hill from Oregon School for the Deaf, was the first deaf student to compete in the national competition. Now a senior at Oregon School for the Deaf, she served on the judging panel for her school's contest. She will perform at the 2010 Oregon State Poetry Out Loud Contest which will take be held:


Semi-Finals
Friday, March 12, 7 – 10 pm

Finals
Saturday, March 13, 9:30 am – noon
Salem Kroc Center
1865 Bill Frey Drive, Salem
Coordinator: Deb Vaughn
503-986-0085; deborah.vaughn@state.or.us

This year's state competition will be judged by Lawson Inada, Oregon poet laureate; Susan Cormel, actor and theatre professor at Willamette University; and poets Renee Mitchell (Portland), Judith Montgomery (Bend), Collier Nogues (Enterprise) and Eleanor Berry (Eugene).

In addition to winning a $200 scholarship and $500 for the school library's poetry collection, the state champion receives an all-expense-paid trip, with a chaperone, to Washington, DC to compete in the national finals, April 25-27, 2010. April is National Poetry Month.

Poetry Out Loud seeks to foster the next generation of literary readers by capitalizing on the latest trends in poetry – recitation and performance. The program builds on the resurgence of poetry as an oral art form, as seen in the slam poetry movement, and brings aspects of slam poetry, spoken word and theater into the English class.

"Learning great poetry by heart develops the mind and imagination," observed Dana Gioia, the former chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts who initiated Poetry Out Loud. "Poetry Out Loud isn't just an arts program. By immersing themselves in powerful language and ideas, students develop their ability to speak well, especially in public. This is a skill they will use in the workplace and the community for the rest of their lives."

The Oregon Arts Commission, the NEA and the Poetry Foundation partner to sponsor Poetry Out Loud. The Arts Commission has developed an Oregon Curriculum Guide that can be used to connect Poetry Out Loud classroom activities to Oregon's Content and Performance Standards in Language Arts and the Arts/Drama.

For more information on Poetry Out Loud, contact the Oregon Arts Commission at 503-986-0082, or visit the national website at www.poetryoutloud.org

Media: Please contact the school coordinator for permission to cover a contest.

*Indicates a new Poetry Out Loud School for the 2009-2010 school year.

Participating Schools Contest Date/Time School Coordinator Information

Arlington High School
1200 Main Street
Arlington February 19, 2010
11:00 am Charles Van Gorder
cvangorder@arlington.k12.or.us
541-454-2632

Ashland High School
201 South Mountain Ave.
Ashland February 18, 2010
7:00 pm Jane Eisenberg
bill.street@ashland.k12.or.us
541-482-8771

Bandon High School
550 9th St. SW
Bandon February 19, 2010
3:30 pm
Library Ellen Howard
ellenh@bandon.k12.or.us
541-347-4413

Centennial High School*
3505 SE 181st
Gresham February 11, 2010
3:00 pm Rita Ramstad
rita_ramstad@centennial.k12.or.us
503-762-6180

Center for Advanced Learning
1484 NW Civic Dr
Gresham February 16, 2010
6:00 pm
Forum Room Jeanne Sheets-Sagoo
jeanne_sheets-sagoo@thecenterforadvancedlearning.org
503-667-4978

Condon High School
PO Box 575
Condon February 16, 2010 Time TBA Mike Keown
mkeown@condon.k12.or.us
541-384-2441

Crook County High School
1100 SE Lynn Blvd
Prineville February 23, 2010
7:00 pm
Eugene Southwell Auditorium Anita Hoffman
anita.hoffman@crookcounty.k12.or.us
541-416-6900

Hood River Valley High School
1220 Indian Creek Rd
Hood River February 18, 2010
9:00 am
Columbia Performing Arts Center Regena Rafelson
rrafelson@hoodriver.k12.or.us
541-386-4500

Lake Oswego High School
2501 Country Club Rd
Lake Oswego February 18, 2010
6:30 pm
auditorium Jami Parcher Wray
wrayj@loswego.k12.or.us
503-534-2313

Lakeridge High School*
1235 Overlook Drive
Lake Oswego February 24, 2010
2:45 pm
auditorium Edward Derby
derbye@loswego.k12.or.us
503-534-2319

Madison High School
2735 NE 82nd Ave
Portland February 25, 2010
12:30 PM
library Erin McNulty
emcnulty@pps.k12.or.us
503-916-5220

Metropolitan Learning Center
2033 NW Glisan
Portland February 23, 2010
9:00 AM
Powell's: 1001 W. Burnside, Portland Stephen Lambert
slambert@pps.k12.or.us
503-916-5737

Oregon City High School*
18761 S. Beavercreek Rd.
Oregon City February 23, 2010
3:00 PM Patrick McDonald
patrick.mcdonald@orecity.k12.or.us
503-785-8900

Redmond High School Hartman Campus*
2105 W Arthur
Redmond February 11, 2010
Time TBA Hilda Beltran
hilda.beltran@redmond.k12.or.us
541-923-6680

Sherwood High School
16956 SW Meinecke Rd
Sherwood February 16, 2010
3:00 pm Jared Jones
jjones@sherwood.k12.or.us
503-825-5500

Springfield Academy of Arts & Sciences*
615 Main St.
Springfield February 25, 2010
7:00 pm Scott Crowell
scott.crowell@sps.lane.edu
541-744-6728

West Salem High School
1776 Titan Drive NW
Salem February 23, 2010
3:00 pm
auditorium Christina Eddy
eddy_christina@salkeiz.k12.or.us
503-399-5533

Woodburn Arts & Communications Academy
1785 N Front St
Woodburn February 17, 2010
8:00 am Mindy Brooks
mbrooks@woodburn.k12.or.us
503-982-3398


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The Oregon Arts Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, special initiatives and services. Nine commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. The Arts Commission became part of the Business Oregon Department in 1993 in recognition of the expanding role the arts play in the broader social, economic and educational arenas of Oregon communities. In 2003, the Oregon legislature moved the operations of the Oregon Cultural Trust to the Arts Commission, streamlining operations and making use of the Commission's expertise in grantmaking, arts and cultural information and community cultural development. The Arts Commission is supported with general funds appropriated by the Oregon legislature and with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts as well as funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. For more information about the Oregon Arts Commission: www.oregonartscommission.org.

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