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Man Arrested after Trying to Break into ATMs

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Eugene, Or. -  At around 2:29 a.m. on April 30, Eugene Police were notified of a burglary in progress at 13th Avenue Market, 410 W. 13th Avenue.  When they arrived at the store, they spotted the suspect through the front windows and saw he was trying to break into an ATM. The suspect became aware police had arrived and went into hiding.   Along with officers, there was a K9 unit and an officer operating a drone. The drone footage helped officers safely check inside and figure out where the suspect was hiding, locked in a bathroom in the back of the store. After several attempts failed to get him to come out using commands, officers deployed OC into the bathroom and the suspect came out.  Officers took him safely into custody. The doors to the building and two ATM machines were damaged.   Woods - 2017 The suspect, Joseph Patrick Woods , age 44, was transported to Lane County Jail on charges of Burglary in the Second Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, and Possession of Burgl
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Driver that Crashed into Cars and Through Patio Seating area Cited

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Eugene, Or. - At 4:08 p.m. on April 30, multiple Eugene Police officers and Eugene Springfield Fire responded in emergency mode to a reported multiple-vehicle crash, with one vehicle going through a restaurant’s patio seating. click to enlarge After an investigation, EPD officers determined a man in his 50s was driving his Chevrolet C2500 pickup south on Willamette Street near E. 15th Avenue and collided with the back of one car and then collided immediately after that with another car. He then drove without braking about a block and went through a wooden, outdoor patio-seating area of Bar Purlieu, then continued another block south before coming to a stop. When police officers checked with the driver (including a drug recognition expert), there were no signs of impairment and the driver reported he panicked and confused the brake and accelerator pedals.  He was cited for Careless Driving and EPD submitted a DMV re-test form to ascertain his driving ability. The driver of the first veh
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Officer Involved Shooting on I-5 Update

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Tangent, Or. - On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at approximately 6:25p.m., Linn County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police were involved in an officer involved shooting on I-5 near exit 226, south of Tangent. Earlier in the afternoon, at approximately 3:00 p.m., two suspects, Cameron James Bielman , age 30 and Yasmina Destinee Teal , age 30, both of Anacortes, Washington were involved in a shooting in Coburg, Or. This shooting critically injured one male. The two suspects fled the area and allegedly stole a black Honda Civic.  Three hours later, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Honda and suspects were located by Lane County Deputies and Oregon State Troopers and a high-speed pursuit began. Linn County Deputies joined the pursuit. The vehicle proceeded northbound on I-5 from exit 209 where spike strips were successfully deployed, and the vehicle slowed. The Honda crashed along the shoulder of Interstate 5, near exit 226. Gunfire came from the Honda and deadly force was used by 2 Linn Count
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Tillamook County Fatal Crash Claims Cottage Grove Woman's Life

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Tillamook County, Ore. 27 Apr. 24- On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 4:55 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy 101, near milepost 39, in Tillamook County. The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Dodge Charger, operated by Ellis Miller Heine (56) of Cottage Grove, attempted to pass another vehicle and lost control. The Dodge slid across the northbound lane and into the ditch at highway speeds before striking a tree. The operator of the Dodge (Ellis Heine) was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital. A passenger in the Dodge, Rhonda Sue Heine (55) of Cottage Grove, was declared deceased at the scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation. OSP was assisted by the Tillamook County Sheriff's Office and Nehalem Bay Fire. News Release from Oregon State Police Posted on FlashAlert: April 29th, 2024 2:59 PM Please help keep independent journalism alive with a donation to my Venmo: @Michael-Weber-379 (last 4 of my phone number
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Cinnamon Ave. Shooter Identified Charged with Manslaughter

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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
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Oregon Man Wanted for Murder Arrested in California

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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
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UO Defensive Back Daylen Austin Accused of Fatal Hit and run

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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
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