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  SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A 54-year-old man, Linson Lavell Johnson , was arrested early on April 5, 2025, following a violent assault and hours-long standoff with police at a residence on S. 72nd Street. The incident began late on April 4 when Springfield Police responded to reports of an armed man attacking a woman and a man inside the home around 9:48 p.m. Police arrived to find one male victim outside the house, who was quickly aided and taken to a hospital for treatment. Officers then surrounded the residence and made contact with a female victim who exited the home. She reported being assaulted by an armed man she knew only as “Goldie,” later identified as Johnson. The woman, who sustained significant head and facial injuries, said Johnson prevented her from leaving and remained inside. She was transported to McKenzie Willamette Hospital. After confirming movement inside the house, police identified Johnson through interviews and records, discovering he had active warrants, includ...

EUGENE, Ore. — A 30-year-old man, Deryk Mitchell Johnson , was arrested following a stabbing at Skinner Butte Lookout on Wednesday evening, according to the Eugene Police Department (EPD). The incident, reported at 7:43 p.m., left a 34-year-old Florida man injured after an altercation at the popular scenic spot located at 2 Skinner Butte Loop. UPDATE: The DA has only filed on the Assault in the First Degree - Case # 25CR18786 Police responded to the scene and found the victim, who was visiting from out of state, receiving first aid from passersby. He was conscious and breathing, and an officer provided additional care until Eugene Springfield Fire arrived to transport him to a local hospital. The victim told police he had confronted a man in a white van who was talking about violence. The suspect, described as a white male with a thin build, shorter hair, and a cross earring in his right ear, allegedly exited the van, approached the victim, and stabbed him before fleeing. EPD’s Violent...

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — On April 3, 2025, 31-year-old Ryder Dean Waddington was booked into Lane County Jail following his arrest by the Springfield Police Department. Waddington, described as a white male, 5’9” tall, weighing 165 pounds, with bald hair and brown eyes, faces five felony charges related to incidents that led to his arrest on Thursday. UPDATED CHARGES April 4th, 2025 - click to enlarge picture UPDATED - According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office booking record, Waddington is charged with two counts of first-degree sodomy, three count of first-degree sex abuse, and one count of unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree. The arrest, documented under case number 25-02246, occurred on April 3, with Waddington being processed into custody around 9 p.m. PDT. Each charge is classified as a felony, and bond amounts for all counts are set at $0, indicating he is being held without bail at this time. Waddington is currently detained on probable cause, and no formal charges h...

  EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) crews rushed to 525 High Street in Eugene at 8:47 a.m. on Thursday following reports of a possible natural gas leak. Northwest Natural (NWN) confirmed a leak inside the multi-occupancy commercial building, prompting a robust response from ESF, including four engines, two trucks, two battalion chiefs, and an ambulance. Upon arrival, firefighters detected natural gas emanating from within the structure and immediately evacuated all six businesses housed in the building. Crews worked methodically, ventilating the premises business by business to clear the gas. Over the next 90 minutes, ESF collaborated with NWN and Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) to safely eliminate the remaining gas. The Eugene Police Department (EPD) assisted with traffic control during the operation. ESF expressed gratitude to NWN and EWEB for their utility support and to EPD for managing traffic, ensuring a coordinated and effective response to the incident....