Posts

Showing posts from 2024

Cinnamon Ave. Shooter Identified Charged with Manslaughter

Image
Eugene, Or. - The female victim in this case passed away from her injuries.  Her identity is being withheld at this time.  Our deepest condolences go out to the victim’s family and friends. Detectives identified the suspect as Izyk Paul Bartlett , 20, of Eugene.  He was lodged in the Lane County Jail this evening on charges of Manslaughter in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.  The investigation is ongoing.   The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Eugene Police Department, Coburg Police Department, Junction City Police Department, and Oregon State Police for their assistance on this case.   Bartlett was arrested in February of this year for another shooting incident. Read that story here. Original release: Eugene, Or. - On April 24th at about 3 p.m., deputies responded to reports of a dispute with shots fired in the 1000 block of Cinnamon Avenue , Eugene.  Eugene Police officers in the area responded with Lane County

Oregon Man Wanted for Murder Arrested in California

Image
UPDATE - Suspect arrested for murder in California 2024 mugshot from Mendocino County Jail Early this morning, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office was advised by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office in California that they arrested John Jay Kelley on LCSO warrant for Murder in the Second Degree.  He was arrested without incident and the involved vehicle was recovered.  Kelley is being held pending extradition to Oregon.   LCSO would like to thank the Oregon State Police, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, and many other partners who assisted on this case.   Kelley's arrest record in Mendocino County California can be seen here .  Junction City, Or. - On April 24th 2024, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a deceased adult female at a residence in the 28000 block of Hwy. 36 south of Junction City. Upon arrival, investigators observed the deceased had suspicious injuries that may have contributed to her death.  The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 4

UO Defensive Back Daylen Austin Accused of Fatal Hit and run

Image
Eugene Or. - Eugene Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run at W. 4th and Polk that occurred on April 15 around 9:10 p.m.  Daylen Amir Austin , age 19, has initially been charged with felony Hit and Run. This is a complex investigation and EPD is still gathering information to be submitted to the Lane County District Attorney’s Office for a final charging decision.  The victim is a 46-year-old male.  Case 24-05379 Information from EPD Please help keep independent journalism alive with a donation to my Venmo: @Michael-Weber-379 (last 4 of my phone number is: 0825

Firefighters Contain West Eugene RV Fire

Image
Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to an RV fire in West Eugene on Ken Nielsen Rd near Hwy 126 at 7:20 Tuesday evening.   Responding crews noted a large smoke column and requested an additional crew and water tender to support the operation.    The RV was a total loss, there were no injuries and the cause is under investigation.  News Release from Eugene Springfield Fire Posted on FlashAlert: April 16th, 2024 7:37 PM Please help keep independent journalism alive with a donation to my Venmo: @Michael-Weber-379 (last 4 of my phone number is: 0825

Police Respond to Bomb Threat at Chad Drive St. Vincent de Paul

Image
Eugene, Or. - At 10:29 a.m., Eugene Police went to St. Vincent de Paul, 2890 Chad Drive, after a man recently evicted from one of their properties called and reported he was enroute to the Chad Drive facility with an explosive. After working the call, police determined the threat was not credible. EPD appreciates the caution taken by St. Vincent de Paul in notifying police.  St. Vincent de Paul evacuated the building and sent employees home as a precaution. Eugene Police is continuing to investigate. Case 24-05411 Information from EPD - Photo by Annette Leonard Please help keep independent journalism alive with a donation to my Venmo: @Michael-Weber-379 (last 4 of my phone number is: 0825

Dozens of Protesters Arrested, at Least One With a Firearm

Image
UPDATE: As a result of this morning’s demonstration, 52 people were arrested for disorderly conduct. Two individuals were additionally charged with conspiracy and theft 2. All suspects are in custody at the Lane County Jail.  Six vehicles were towed from the scene.  Today’s incident required a significant law enforcement response. Responding agencies included:  Eugene Police Department – 31 officers; 1 transport van  Springfield Police Department – 22 officers; 1 transport van Lane County Sheriff’s Office – 20 deputies; 2 jail vans     Oregon State Police – 48 troopers  Oregon Department of Transportation Incident Response – 6 personnel  Springfield Fire Department and Eugene Fire Department   OSP would like to thank area law enforcement agencies for their partnership and response to this incident.  Springfield, Or. - April 15th, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Oregon State Troopers responded to I-5 southbound at milepost 194 in Eugene to reports of protesters blocking the interstat

Man Arrested After Allegedly Setting His Apartment on Fire

Image
Eugene, Or. - At 2:05 a.m., this morning, Eugene Police were dispatched to the 2300 block of  Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard regarding a man who was reported to have lit a fire inside his apartment.  Eugene Springfield Fire was also dispatched and extinguished the fire. The man, Edward Paul Slagle , age 59. Officers contacted Slagle and found he had warrants. Slagle was lodged at the Lane County Jail on the PC charge of Arson in the First Degree and for the warrants Information from EPD Please help keep independent journalism alive with a donation to my Venmo: @Michael-Weber-379 (last 4 of my phone number is: 0825)

Semi-truck Driver Arrested by K9 Unit after DUII Hit and Run Crash

Image
Eugene, Or. - At 4:58 p.m. on April 7, Eugene Police units responded to a hit and run, where a semi-truck was reported to have struck a Jeep at Crescent Avenue and Coburg Road. The driver is reported to have gotten out of the truck, appeared intoxicated, and left the scene headed east on foot. A Jeep Wrangler had been damaged during the collision at the intersection of Crescent Avenue and Shadow View Drive after the Freightliner semi ran a four-way stop. The driver, later identified as Roger Lavern Dale, age 66, of Winston, also caused damage to a fence, tree, and masonry work in the 3300 block of Arlington Lane. K9 Officer Jake Thomas and Ayk responded to the scene and went to work. The team located Dale hiding behind a trash dumpster in the 2800 block of Crescent Avenue. After an investigation, Dale was arrested and transported to Lane County Jail on charges of DUII, Reckless Driving, and Hit and Run-Property damage. The driver of the Jeep, a 29-year-old Eugene man, did not require m

Sheriff's Deputies Respond to Shooting Near Lassen Lane

Image
Junction City, Or. - On April 6th at about 3:30 a.m., deputies and a Junction City Police officer responded to the area of Lassen Lane and River Road for a report of a gunshot wound.   One person was injured and transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.  The suspects fled immediately after the shooting, which appeared to be a targeted attack by individuals known to each other, and are still outstanding.   Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150, option 1.  News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff's Office Posted on FlashAlert: April 6th, 2024 11:35 AM Please help keep independent journalism alive with a donation to my Venmo: @Michael-Weber-379 (last 4 of my phone number is: 0825)

Man Convicted of the Brutal 2023 711 Murder Sentenced to Life

Image
UPDATE: Today, 4/5/2024, Jaisi Tavin Savath was sentenced to life in the custody of the Oregon State Department of Corrections without the possibility of parole for 25 years. On April 4, he was found guilty at the conclusion of a jury trial of Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Eugene, Or. - The jury has found JAISI TAVIN SAVATH guilty of murder in the 2023 brutal shooting death of Stephen Anthony Forrest, age 32, of Eugene. Forrest was an employee of the 711 at 590 E. Broadway, in Eugene, when Savath shot and brutally murdered Forrest. Savath, then left the scene of the crime. Savath turned himself in 4 days later on 9/6/23. Original story here. Savath was also found guilty of felony unlawful use of a firearm. Savath has already plead guilty to the lessor charge of misdemeanor Unlawful Possession of a Firearm on April 1st, 2024. Sentencing will be held tomorrow at 9:30am. Savath is looking at a minimum sentence of 25 year under measure 11. Savath will have to

Early Morning Armed Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

Image
Eugene, Or. - At 9:07 a.m. on April 3, a man entered Banner Bank, 169 W. 6th Avenue, and robbed the bank of cash using a handgun.  He fled in a vehicle and Eugene Police responded quickly with patrol units as well as drones. EPD developed suspect information, including a vehicle and its direction, and aired that to area police agencies.   At 9:25 a.m., Oregon State Police stopped the suspect vehicle going east on Hwy. 58 at milepost 3 and a suspect was taken into custody. Eugene Police is grateful for the fast response by our local agencies. The quick response by everyone helped get an arrest in less than 20 minutes. UPDATE: Arrested: Hall - 2021 Daniel Wayne Hall , age 41 Charges: Two counts of Robbery in the First Degree, Coercion, Menacing, and Unlawful Use Weapon Case 24-04751 Information from EPD Michael Weber is Lane County's go to source for crime news and information and runs the largest Facebook crime watch group in Lane County (Lane County Mugshots Uncensored) at over 80,

Search Warrant for Meth Served at Wheeless Trailer Sales One Arrested

Image
Springfield, Or. - At around 5:30 p.m. on March 26, Eugene Police Street Crimes Unit served a search warrant for possession and delivery of methamphetamine at Wheeless Trailer Sales, 3560 Main Street, Springfield.  SCU had been investigating a long-time employee , 51-year-old Grant Wayne Wheeless , who lives on the property in an attached apartment. EMLPOYEE During the warrant service SCU located more than 3.4 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, more than $11,000 in cash, five operational digital scales with crystal residue on the weighing surface, various-sized unused plastic baggies (Packaging), and a stolen rifle.Wheeless was charged with Manufacture, Delivery, and Possession of Methamphetamine (Commercial Drug Offense) and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Case 24-04009 Information from EPD Michael Weber is Lane County's go to source for crime news and information and runs the largest Facebook crime watch group in Lane County (Lane County Mugshots Uncensored) at over 79,000 me

Fire Crews Extinguish Trus Joist Press Fire

Image
Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire was on scene of an industrial fire at Weyerhaeuser Trus Joist located at 195N Bertelsen Rd in West Eugene. F irefighters were alerted to the fire at 7:08 PM on Sunday. The first arriving engine from the Danebo Station received reports of  press19 on fire inside the facility. Crews quickly extinguished the fire before it extended to the building or other equipment. Staff from the facility worked to keep the fire in check before fire crews arrived. The fire is under control and there were no injuries reported.   News Release from Eugene Springfield Fire Posted on FlashAlert: March 31st, 2024 7:45 PM Michael Weber is Lane County's go to source for crime news and information and runs the largest Facebook crime watch group in Lane County (Lane County Mugshots Uncensored) at over 79,900 members. Please help support keeping this local journalism alive, if you can, with a donation. Venmo: @Michael-Weber-379 (last 4 of phone number: 0825)

Fire Crews Keep West Eugene Apartment Fire Small

Image
Eugene, OR. - Eugene Springfield Fire is on scene of an apartment fire at Redwood Park Apartments located At 4131 w 18th Ave in West Eugene.  Firefighters were alerted to the fire at 3:15 PM on Sunday. The first arriving engine from the Bailey Hill Station received reports of a fire on the back side of an 8-unit apartment building spreading up the building and into the siding.  Crews quickly extinguished the fire before it entered the into the living areas where there were several residents at home, unaware of the fire. There were no injuries reported, and the fire marshals office is conducting an investigation.  News Release from Eugene Springfield Fire Posted on FlashAlert: March 31st, 2024 4:04 pm Michael Weber is Lane County's go to source for crime news and information and runs the largest Facebook crime watch group in Lane County (Lane County Mugshots Uncensored) at over 79,900 members. Please help support keeping this local journalism alive, if you can, with a donation. Ven

Springfield Police Vehicle Struck - Driver Charged With Reckless Driving

Image
Springfield, Or. - On March 30th, 2024 at approximately 8:27pm a Springfield Police Department Officer was parked in a patrol vehicle with the overhead lights activated to block off traffic while Springfield Utility Board staff members were working to repair a water main break that had caused a large amount of flooding near the intersection of Mohawk Blvd and Centennial Blvd.  The officer was sitting in the vehicle with his K9 partner in the rear kennel area of the vehicle when a pick-up truck went through the intersection at approximately 40mph and crashed into the officer’s vehicle. The officer’s airbags deployed, and the vehicle sustained significant damage.  The officer was transported to the hospital via ambulance and was later released. The officer’s K9 partner was evaluated for injuries and appeared to be unhurt.  The driver of the pickup was identified as John Manuel Wilson, who witnesses stated appeared to be looking down before traveling through the intersection. Wilson was a

Fuel Tank Malfunction Causes Large Volume Fuel Spill

Image
Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire is on scene of a fuel spill at the Fred Meyer fuel depot at 60 Division Avenue in Eugene.   Crews are mitigating the spill which occurred as a result of a vehicle fuel tank that had been drilled for fuel theft.  The owner was unaware that the hole existed and a large volume fuel spilled. Further investigation determined the fuel hose had separated from the tank. The owner was unaware that the malfunction existed and a large volume fuel spilled.  The Eugene Springfield Fire regional hazardous materials team is working with Fred Meyer staff to mitigate the spill.  Fortunately modern fuel facilities are able to contain spills within the facility protecting the storm runoff systems and regional treatment facilities.   Crews are verifying all systems are opening properly and there is no contamination within the storm water system.   News Release from Eugene Springfield Fire Posted on FlashAlert: March 31st, 2024 12:00 PM Michael Weber is Lane County'

Firefighters Tackle Early Morning House Fire In Santa Clara

Image
Eugene OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) responded to a house fire at 153 Swain Ln in the North Santa Clara area early Sunday morning.   Crews were notified of a possible fire at 12:06 AM on 3/31. Upon arrival, ESF Ladder 11 found 40 foot flame lengths from multiple trees with a mobile home catching fire. Ladder 11 began to attack the fire, with support from additional ESF and Lane Fire Authority (LFA) crews.  Firefighters were able to assure the resident and her son were not at home at the time of the fire, and performed a primary search of the residence as they conducted fire attack operations and protected exposures. Crews used quick thinking to cut through an adjacent fence and stretch hose from a hydrant on a neighboring property to get water.   The fire was placed under control, and there were no injuries immediately reported.  LFA is performing an investigation to determine the cause as the fire occurred at a property within their contracted jurisdiction.   News Release from E

Jessica Drive Party Ends with Gunfire

Image
Springfield, Or. - On March 24th, 2024 around 1239 AM Officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to the 6900 Block of Jessica Drive regarding an incident where gunshots had been fired into a house.  When Officers responded they were met with several subjects fleeing a house party. It was learned what initially started as a small house gathering turned into a large party where uninvited individuals arrived.    The uninvited individuals were contacted by the residents and asked to leave, leading to a disagreement. The uninvited individuals exited the party but returned and fired multiple handgun rounds into the home and nearby property before fleeing the location. At this time, there are no reports of any injuries. Springfield Detectives were called to the scene to assist with interviews and evidence collection and will be continuing the investigation. Due to many of the guests leaving prior to police arrival, the Springfield Police is asking for assistance from any witnes

Man Driving Stolen Truck Crashes and Flees Scene

Image
Eugene, Or. - At around 6:12 p.m. on March 22, a Eugene Police officer spotted a stolen Chevy Silverado in the Lowes Parking lot, 3595 W. 11th.  Acree - 2021 He called other officer to help approach it in their vehicles (no emergency lights activated). As soon as the driver, later identified as Jeremy James Acree , age 46, of Winchester, spotted the officers he began recklessly driving southwest through the parking lot at a high rate of speed. Acree drove over planter boxes, and he was putting the public in immediate danger. A forcible stop was attempted, but Acree continued driving towards the Carl's Jr. drive-thru where he drove over the embankment and crashed. He fled on foot across W. 11th and officers caught up to him behind Richard's Deli, where he resisted being taken into custody. Initial charges include Unauthorized Use Vehicle, Reckless Endangering, Hit and Run, Elude Vehicle, and numerous charges out of other agencies. Information from EPD - Picture from Facebook Mic

Lane County Sheriff's Office Involved in Pursuit

Image
Lane County, Or. - On 3/24/2024 Lane County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a pursuit with a menacing subject. Deputies were on the lookout for 56-year-old Walter Edward Boss of Junction City yesterday after he made threats to go to a local police station and shoot law enforcement officers.   Boss was observed in his vehicle by a deputy near the town of Coburg.  Boss pulled behind the lone deputy’s vehicle and began chasing him.  The deputy was able to safely disengage and wait for backup.  Other units, including troopers with the Oregon State Police, responded to the area and located Boss still driving in his vehicle at which time a pursuit ensued.   During the pursuit, Boss pointed a rifle and laser at responding personnel. The rifle was later discovered to be an airsoft rifle that resembles a real rifle. The pursuit ended on Powerline Road where Boss got out of his vehicle with the rifle that had the laser attached.  After attempting to injure himself, deputies were able to take B

Washington Man Accused of Murder Arrested in Eugene

Image
Eugene, Or. - On March 24th, 2024, as the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Major Crimes Unit (MCU) detectives continued their murder investigation, a tip was provided to law enforcement about the potential murder suspect.  Darrell Eugene Riley 2019 The investigation led to the arrest of Darrell Eugene Riley , age 55, by the Eugene Police Department in Eugene, Oregon. Darrell is being held on a Temporary Felony Warrant for Murder in the First Degree, requested by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.  He will remain in custody in Oregon while the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office seeks extradition. The stolen Ford F-150 from this incident was recovered in a rural part of Benton County, Oregon. The vehicle was damaged by fire, which appears likely to have been intentionally set to destroy evidence of the murder. While official identification will come from the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office, CCSO has identified the deceased as Lindy Rummell, age 60, of Brush Prairie, WA. The inve

Everyone's Market Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

Image
Eugene, Or. - Eugene Police Property and Financial Crimes Unit detectives have been working a series of armed robberies at Everyone’s Market, 1245 Echo Hollow Road . This afternoon, with the help of Eugene Police SWAT, a suspect in the case has been arrested. EPD units followed suspect Lonnie Edward Huddleston , age 36, and took him into custody at Fred Meyer, 3333 W. 11th, using a distraction device. They subsequently served a search warrant in the 3600 block of Marshall related to the robberies. Huddleston has been transported to Lane County Jail on six counts of Robbery in the First Degree. Five of those cases are EPD cases, and one is a Lane County Sheriff’s Office case. 24-01699  Information from EPD Michael Weber is Lane County's go to source for crime news and information and runs the largest Facebook crime watch group in Lane County (Lane County Mugshots Uncensored) at over 79,000 members. Please help support keeping this local journalism alive, if you can, with a donation

West Eugene RV Fire Extinguished

Image
Eugene, Or. -  Just after 9:00 PM Friday night, Eugene Springfield Fire received multiple reports of an RV fire near the intersection of Barger Drive and Ohio Street in West Eugene.   Arriving fire crews found a fully involved RV fire and suppressed the fire.  There were no injuries or damage to neighboring homes and the cause is under investigation.  News Release from Eugene Springfield Fire Posted on FlashAlert: March 16th, 2024 2:08 PM Michael Weber is Lane County's go to source for crime news and information and runs the largest Facebook crime watch group in Lane County (Lane County Mugshots Uncensored) at over 79,000 members. Please help support keeping this local journalism alive, if you can, with a donation. Venmo: @Michael-Weber-379

Crews Extinguish Car Fire At W. Eugene Home Depot

Image
Eugene, Or. -  Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to a vehicle fire Friday afternoon at the West Eugene Home Depot.   Firefighters were alerted to the fire just before 2:30 PM and arrived to find a fully involved vehicle.  There were no injuries and the fire did not extend beyond the involved vehicle.   The cause is under investigation.  News Release from Eugene Springfield Fire Posted on FlashAlert: March 15th, 2024 2:57 PM Weber Michael Weber is Lane County's go to source for crime news and information and runs the largest Facebook crime watch group in Lane County (Lane County Mugshots Uncensored) at over 79,800 members. Please help support keeping this local journalism alive, if you can, with a donation. Venmo: @Michael-Weber-379 (last 4 of phone number is: 0825)