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Two Roseburg men arrested in string of armed robberies across Eugene-Springfield area

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Eugene and Springfield police arrested two Roseburg men Wednesday night in connection with a series of armed robberies in the Eugene and Springfield area. Gregory Todd Dennis , 35, of Roseburg, faces three counts of first-degree robbery, second-degree robbery, two counts of second-degree kidnapping, three counts of unlawful use of a weapon, felon in possession of a weapon, and an outstanding warrant. He is being held at the Lane County Jail. David Lee Riggleman , 39, of Roseburg, faces two counts of first-degree robbery, second-degree robbery, two counts of second-degree kidnapping, and unlawful use of a weapon. He is also lodged at the Lane County Jail. Police linked the pair to robberies at Anna’s Deli on Royal Avenue in Eugene at 8:21 a.m. Nov. 10, Dizzy Jean Donuts on Pioneer Parkway East in Springfield at 6:21 a.m. Nov. 10, Hilltop Market on Donald Street at 7:40 p.m. Nov. 6, and Mulligan’s Pub on Willamette Street at 2:51 a.m. Sept. 11. Investigators believe Dennis acted alone in...
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Glenn William Norris Turns Himself In to Lane County Jail in Eugene

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EUGENE, Ore. — Glenn William Norris , 56, of Junction City, turned himself in to the Lane County Jail in Eugene on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, according to jail records. He is being held in connection with recent Lane County charges involving alleged online solicitation of a minor and child sexual abuse material. Court documents filed Nov. 9 in Lane County Circuit Court show the state sought an arrest warrant with $50,000 security. Norris faces charges that include luring a minor, online sexual corruption of a child in the second degree, and encouraging child sexual abuse in the first degree. According to a probable-cause affidavit, Norris used the Kik display name “Bill Bigsby” and username “Foryourfunnn” while communicating with an undercover officer. Investigators said he discussed meeting and engaging in sexual activity involving a minor. Oregon State Police later identified him through a prior investigation in Clackamas County that matched the same online identifiers. Subscriber rec...
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Eugene Police Arrest 33-Year-Old Man; DA Files Charges in Assault Case

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Eugene, Ore. -- Jean Dondy Cidelca , 33, of Florida, was booked into Lane County Jail on Nov. 8, 2026, following an arrest by the Eugene Police Department. Cidelca was initially held on probable cause in connection with six alleged offenses under EPD case number 26-17777. Those included first-degree rape, attempted commission of a crime (sodomy in the first degree), second-degree strangulation, fourth-degree assault, coercion, and first-degree invasion of personal privacy. On Nov. 9, 2026, the Lane County District Attorney’s Office filed formal charges against Cidelca on three of the original allegations: Strangulation (ORS 163.187(4)), a Class C felony Assault in the Fourth Degree (ORS 163.160(2)), a Class A misdemeanor Coercion (ORS 163.275), a Class C felony The remaining original probable-cause holds, first-degree rape, attempted first-degree sodomy, and first-degree invasion of personal privacy, were not filed at this time. Cidelca remains in custody. This reporter has contacte...
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Cottage Grove Woman Arrested After Firing Shots Inside Apartment

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COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — A 50-year-old Cottage Grove woman was arrested early Thursday after firing multiple rounds inside her apartment during a hours-long standoff with police, authorities said. Carol H. LaDuke faces two counts of attempt to commit assault in the first degree, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon (both felonies), eight counts of recklessly endangering another person, and one count of second-degree disorderly conduct (all nine misdemeanors) stemming from the incident at the Riverside Apartments in the 1700 block of North Highway 99. South Lane 9-1-1 received a report of a burglary in progress around 1:43 a.m. Nov. 5. Officers from the Cottage Grove Police Department responded and later determined the caller lived at the residence and was armed. LaDuke told dispatchers she had fired her weapon but refused to provide further details. Upon arrival, officers heard yelling from inside the apartment. LaDuke refused to come to the door. Officers then heard a single gunshot, ...
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