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Driver Arrested for DUII After Crashing into Power Pole in Eugene

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EUGENE, Ore. — A 37-year-old was arrested early Wednesday morning after crashing a Chevrolet Colorado pick-up truck into a city power pole at Green Acres Road and Delta Oaks Drive, police said. The incident occurred at 6:36 a.m. on June 25, 2025, when callers reported the truck wedged between a pole and a large bush, approximately 30 feet from a residence. Eugene Police responded and assisted the driver, identified as Mitchell Allen Gould, out of the vehicle through the front passenger door. Suspecting impairment, officers continued their investigation after Gould was evaluated by medics. A search revealed cocaine in Gould’s possession, prompting assistance from a Springfield Police Drug Recognition Expert. Gould was cited for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII), Reckless Driving, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine), Driving Uninsured, and Driving While Suspended. He was released in lieu of custody. The case number is 25-10037. Information from EPD Mic...
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Man Arrested for Robbery at Eugene 7-Eleven

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EUGENE, OR — On June 24, 2025, Eugene Police arrested 31-year-old Russell Dalton Ward following an robbery at the 7-Eleven located at 951 W. 6th Avenue. At approximately 2:26 p.m., officers responded to reports that Ward had shoplifted from the store and, when confronted by employees, brandished a knife and threatened them before fleeing. An employee followed Ward to a residence in the 400 block of Monroe Street, but Ward was believed to have left before police arrived. Later, an officer investigating the incident spotted Ward near the residence. Ward fled into a nearby backyard, prompting additional officers to respond. He eventually surrendered and was taken into custody. Ward was lodged at Lane County Jail on multiple outstanding warrants and a new charge of Robbery in the First Degree. EPD case number 25-10008. Information from EPD Michael Weber, known for his extensive coverage of crime news in Lane County, continues to provide valuable updates to the local community. He runs the...
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Three Arrested in Armed Robbery at Springfield Motel

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SPRINGFIELD, OR — On April 4, 2025, Springfield Police arrested three men following an armed robbery at the Motel 6 on 3752 International Court.  The incident occurred around 1 a.m. when Ashton Isaiah Johnson , 27, of Cottage Grove, Daniel Zachary Evans , 35, of Springfield, and James Lance Good , 45, of Springfield, allegedly entered a motel room, brandished firearms, and stole property from two victims before fleeing in a vehicle. The robbery followed an earlier encounter on April 3, when one victim met Johnson in the motel parking lot, where Johnson offered to sell his Oregon Trail Card. The victim declined and returned to his room, where he and his girlfriend later faced the armed suspects. Springfield Police, with assistance from patrol officers, detectives, and probation officers, conducted a months-long investigation, gathering evidence that led to the identification and arrest of the trio. All three suspects were charged with Robbery I and lodged at Lane County Jail. Anyon...
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House Fire Determined to be Arson, Suspect Arrested

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Eugene, OR – At approximately 1:18 AM on June 20, 2025, Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) responded to a reported house fire in the 1000 block of W 3rd Ave in Eugene. Neighbors reported heavy fire visible from the roof of the structure, with concerns about possible victims inside. ESF Engine 2 from the Whiteaker station arrived as part of a full fire response, including four engines, one ladder truck, and two chiefs. UPDATE: Here is a video of the inside of the house UPDATE: Here is the GoFundMe to help Chris rebuild his life Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy fire involvement and immediately initiated fire attack operations. Tower 2 made entry to search for victims in all accessible areas but faced high heat and zero visibility. Due to the intensity of the fire, crews were forced to withdraw and apply water from the exterior using Engine 2’s deck gun. After knocking down the bulk of the fire, crews re-entered to complete the search for potential victims. An additional engine, truck, ...
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Cottage Grove Man Faces 264 Felony Charges in Child Pornography Arrest

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Cottage Grove, OR - On June 19, 2025, Cory Mark Aslin , 61, was taken into custody by the Cottage Grove Police Department, facing 264 felony charges related to the possession and/or dissemination of child pornography. The charges, currently listed as probable cause (PC) and not yet filed in court, include a range of serious offenses. UPDATE: The DA has reduced the original 264 felony charges down to 10 counts of felony Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the First Degree.  click to enlarge According to booking details, charges 1-88 are for Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the First Degree (88 charges), charges 89-175 are for Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the Second Degree (88 charges), and charges 176-264 are for Possession of Materials Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct of a Child in the First Degree (88 charges), all tied to child pornography. Aslin remains in custody without a scheduled release date, and no bond has been set. Aslin's charges are subject to change at any time. Aslin ...
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Man Arrested in Eugene for Assault After Robbery Attempt

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EUGENE, Ore. — A 29-year-old man was arrested on June 19, 2025, following an assault reported two days earlier in downtown Eugene, police said.  At approximately 7:57 a.m. on June 17, Eugene Police responded to the 800 block of Pearl Street after a woman in her early 40s reported being attacked. According to the victim, a man, later identified as Joel Cox-Lopez , approached her asking for money, as he had done with others in the area. When she responded that she had none, Cox-Lopez allegedly grabbed her tote bag from her shoulder and threw her to the ground, causing injuries to her face, knee, and wrists. The suspect then fled the scene. After investigation, police identified and arrested Cox-Lopez on June 19. He was booked into Lane County Jail on a misdemeanor assault charge under Eugene City Code 4.729 . The EPD case, numbered 25-09605, remains under investigation. Michael Weber, known for his extensive coverage of crime news in Lane County, continues to provide valuable updates...
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Elisha Young Arrested Again in Ohio for $100,000 Eugene Weekly Embezzlement Case

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Eugene, Ore., June 17, 2025 — Elisha Young , a 38-year-old woman accused of embezzling over $100,000 from the Eugene Weekly , was arrested in Ohio on June 12, 2025, marking her second arrest in this case. (Jail records indicate Young was booked on June 13, 2025) Eugene Police report that, o n June 10, deputies with the U.S. Marshals Service made contact at a residence in Piqua, Ohio, as part of an ongoing fugitive investigation. Deputies were granted access to the residence and were able to establish communication with the individual in question via phone. Following coordination with law enforcement, the individual surrendered voluntarily at the Franklin County Jail on June 12 under the direction of law enforcement personnel. This surrender occurred as a result of investigative efforts and was not initiated voluntarily by the individual . Young was first apprehended in Ohio on May 3, 2025, but was released three days later after Oregon Governor Tina Kotek initially declined to fund her...
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