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Duck N Go Robbery Suspect Transferred to Jail

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Eugene, Ore. - At 5:07 p.m. on October 27, Eugene Police received a report that a man entered the Duck N Go Market, located at 115 Commons Drive, drew a gun, and pointed it at the store clerk, while demanding money.  The store clerk, fearing for his life, shot the suspect. The store clerk called 911 and the suspect, later identified as 21-year-old Noah Alexander Sky  remained on scene until Eugene Police officers arrived. Officers provided medical aid while simultaneously taking Sky into custody. Sky was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment of his injuries. Subsequently,  Sky has been transported to the Lane County Jail on the charge of Robbery in the Second Degree. No other pending charges are anticipated in this case.  Oregon law states that deadly force is authorized if the actions of another person reasonably places you in fear of serious physical injury or death to you or a third party. Case 24-16255 - Information from EPD - picture of Sky is a public Facebook pic

Suspect Arrested on Warrant for Fatal 2022 Crash

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Eugene, Ore. - At 12:30 p.m. on June 26, 2022, there was a fatal crash near 1082 Hwy 99N in Eugene, Lane County. Curtis Dewayne Smith , age 45, was driving significantly over the speed limit in a Dodge 2500 pickup truck north on HWY 99. Diane Marie Davis, age 62, was driving a Toyota RAV 4 with her adult daughter in the front passenger seat. They were leaving HWY 99 Cannabis at 1083 Hwy 99N. As Davis was turning south from the parking lot of the business, crossing the northbound lanes, she was struck on the driver side of her vehicle by Smith.  Davis subsequently died of her injuries. Her daughter was also injured. A passenger in Smith’s truck was also injured. The Lane County District Attorney’s Office reviewed the case and issued a warrant for Smith’s arrest. (Case 22-09654) An investigator checked on Smith’s location and he was listed as likely living in another state. However, on October 25, 2024, around 2:59 p.m.  Eugene Police officers responded to a crash at 1585 W. 7th Avenue,

Former Child Star of Home Improvement, Zachery Ty Bryan, Arrested on Suspicion of DUI in Oklahoma

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Custer County, Ok. - On Oct. 25th, 2024, Zachery Ty Bryan, age 43, was stopped by Oklahoma Police for suspicion of DUI. After failing to pass a roadside sobriety test, Bryan was arrested, and later booked into the Custer County Oklahoma jail on felony DUI, and the charge of having no valid drivers license. According to court records, this is Bryan's 5th DUI. This is also Bryan's second felony DUII this year. Bryan was arrested earlier this year, on February 17th, for suspicion of felony DUI, and misdemeanor contempt of court, in La Quinta, California. Bryan is currently still on probation from his Oct. 25, 2023 guilty plea on a domestic violence charge of assault in the 4th degree in Lane County Circuit Court. This is a comment from the court on his probation: "It is further ordered that structured sanctions will be allowed except in the case of victim contact, committing a new crime, or absconding from probation. It is further ordered that Defendant is not eligible for ea

Arrest Made in Fern Ridge Trail/Amazon Creek Rape case

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Eugene, Or. - Eugene Police Violent Crimes Unit contacted Timothy Joel Colnar , age 42, regarding this case at Lane County Jail on September 29, where he was incarcerated on an unrelated warrant. He is being charged with Rape in the First Degree, Sexual Penetration, Sex Abuse in the Third Degree, and Assault in the Fourth Degree. Case 24-11629 Previous information:  Rape reported near Fern Ridge Trail/Amazon Creek On August 8 at 10:50 a.m., Eugene Police responded to report of a rape on Fern Ridge Trail/Amazon Creek by an unknown male. The female victim described the suspect as white, about age 40, with brown hair and last seen wearing a black/white sleeveless shirt with writing along the back, green shoes and a tattoo on one of his arms. The suspect was pushing a bicycle and later used it to flee.   This case has been forwarded to VCU for investigation. If anyone has suspect information, they are asked to contact the non-emergency line at 541.682.5111 Information from EPD Michael Webe

Victim and Suspect Names Released in Royal Ave. Murder Investigation

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Eugene, Or. - At 3 a.m. on September 1, Eugene Police received reports of a loud dispute with shots fired outside a home near Royal Avenue and Ruskin Street. Units arrived to find a woman, Haley Leann Mackin , age 23, deceased with gunshot wounds.  Eugene Police Violent Crimes Unit identified Brandon Daniel Smith , age 24, as the suspect. Mackin and Smith had previously been in a relationship. Mackin was recently granted an order of protection against Smith.  Smith was taken into custody by EPD at 5:05 a.m. at  4th Avenue and Pearl Street . Eugene Police thanks Springfield Police and Lane County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance during the apprehension. Smith had plead guilty to, and been convicted of, assault in the forth degree misdemeanor DV against Mackin earlier this year on 04/10/2024. Case # 24CR11412. Smith was on probation at the time of this incident. Court records show that Smith is currently appealing this conviction.  Smith is lodged at Lane County Jail on a charge of

13-Year-Old Calls 911 on Mother Driving Recklessly

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Springfield, Or. - On Monday, August 25, 2024, Springfield Police Department Officers were made aware of a blue Subaru that was being driven recklessly through red lights and traveling eastbound on Beltline towards Springfield.  The Subaru was reported by an 13-year-old juvenile in the vehicle, who had called 911 to report that their mother, Camie Colleen Sorensen , age 43, was driving recklessly and looking for “water to drive into”.  An officer positioned themselves in the Gateway area, in the event that the Subaru entered Springfield. Shortly after, the Subaru passed the officer before briefly yielding at a red light. The vehicle then accelerated away at a high rate of speed as the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop.  The vehicle continued southbound on Pioneer Parkway West, weaving through traffic, and driving dangerously. The vehicle made an abrupt stop in the middle of the Pioneer Parkway & Q Street intersection, at which point officers approached the vehicle. As tw

Suspect in 12th and Arthur Officer Involved Shooting Identified

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UPDATE: Aug. 20th, 2024 The suspect in this officer involved shooting was TIMOTHY JOHN MARTIN . Martin was just booked into the Lane County Jail less than an hour ago.  Original information from EPD: Eugene, Ore. - Around 2 p.m. today, Aug. 14th, Eugene Police had located a man wanted out of a Portland-area agency for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree with a Firearm, Assault in the First Degree with a Firearm, Unlawful Use of a Weapon with a Firearm, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.  Detectives had been surveilling him when he began to leave in a truck about 4:30 p.m. Two SWAT vehicles pinned him in to prevent him from escape. Eugene Police’s Crisis Negotiation Team took over negotiating with the man for almost 2 1/2 hours before shots were fired around 6:26 p.m. Officers moved up with shields even though the suspect was thought to still have access to a firearm.  They provided emergency first aid with a tourniquet until Eugene Springfield Fire medics were able to get into the