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EUGENE, Ore., June 18, 2025 — Miranda Renee Wilcox, a 59-year-old Eugene woman accused of embezzling approximately $560,000 from Homes for Good , Lane County’s public housing authority, appeared in court today for a pretrial hearing. The hearing apparently focused on Wilcox’s ability to assist in her own defense, leading to a scheduled Fitness To Proceed - In Custody Review hearing on July 14, 2025. Wilcox was arrested on May 14, 2025, following an investigation by the Eugene Police Financial Crimes Unit, which uncovered the theft reported by Homes for Good in September 2024. As an HR and payroll specialist, Wilcox allegedly mismanaged payroll, with losses initially estimated at $125,000 but later revised to $560,000 after reviewing extensive bank records. Wilcox currently faces 27 felony charges, including six counts of Aggravated Theft in the First Degree and 21 counts of Identity Theft, down from an initial 137 charges. She was released on a Pre-Trial Services Release on May 15, 20...

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...

EUGENE, Ore. — A 31-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a Chevrolet G30 van on June 6, 2025, at approximately 8:05 p.m., according to Eugene Police. The incident occurred when the pedestrian, reportedly lunging at vehicles, stepped in front of the van driven by a 29-year-old. The driver continued to W. 11th Avenue and Bailey Hill Road, where they stopped and called 911 to report the crash. Witnesses followed the van to its stopping point. Police determined that neither speed nor driver intoxication contributed to the collision. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries. The case is documented under number 25-09061. 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 largest crime watch group in Lane County,  Lane County Mugshots Uncensored , which currently has over 87,000 members. Support for local journalism ...

Eugene, Ore., June 6, 2025 — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has reversed her decision to deny funding for the extradition of a burglary suspect linked to a crime ring targeting Asian American households in Lane County, a move met with relief from the Asian community after weeks of criticism. Two suspects are currently held in Texas: one, under an ICE hold, will remain in federal custody, while the other will be extradited to Oregon with a governor’s warrant in place. Lane County District Attorney Christopher Parosa is in Texas to facilitate the process. Jensina Hawkins, Chair of the Eugene Police Commission , expressed relief at the decision, stating, “As an Asian American who serves on Police Commission and several other civic organizations, it’s been frustrating to try and ‘trust the process’ when the process has been stonewalled. This change of course from the Governor helps me feel personally reassured that justice exists and Oregonians of AAPI descent do matter.” The Asian American Co...

EUGENE, Ore. — On May 29, 2025, at 11:39 a.m., Eugene Police responded to a disturbance involving a group of juveniles at Hawaiian Time restaurant on 2080 River Road. Witnesses reported that one juvenile was armed with a firearm and fired shots into the air, prompting a swift response from multiple police units. Nearby North Eugene High School was notified and advised to implement security measures as a precaution while police searched for suspects. Several juveniles were contacted during the ongoing investigation. Update: Eugene Police Investigations detectives, with assistance from Salem Police, located the juvenile suspected of possessing a firearm during the incident. The juvenile was taken into custody safely and without incident at a residence in Salem. A firearm was recovered following the arrest. The juvenile will be lodged at Serbu Juvenile Justice Center on charges of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Disorderly Conduct. Information from EPD Mich...

EUGENE, Ore. — On June 4, 2025, Scott Shawn Stolarczyk , 51, of Eugene, was indicted, and an arrest warrant was issued on charges of second-degree manslaughter and driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII), a Class A misdemeanor, in Lane County Circuit Court.  Stolarczyk was arrested and booked into the Lane County Jail today, June 5, 2025, on these charges. The indictment follows a deadly incident on April 23, 2025, when Stolarczyk’s Toyota RAV4 struck and killed Sharon Johnson Schuman, 79, of Eugene, on the Amazon bark path. Previously, on May 29, 2025, Stolarczyk had faced a single charge of second-degree manslaughter, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of six years and three months if convicted. According to a search warrant affidavit, Stolarczyk had a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of 0.234 nearly an hour after the crash, nearly three times Oregon’s legal limit of 0.08. A BAC of this level causes severe intoxication, impairing coordination, judgment, and cognitive...

Eugene, Or. - At 12:47 p.m. on June 4, Eugene Police were notified of an armed robbery at Market of Choice, 2580 Willakenzie Road .  A man, identified as Dante Ray Kline-Darley , age 26, was reported to have been armed with a firearm, stole items, and fled south towards an apartment complex. Schools in the area were advised as police responded.  Officers located Kline-Darley, matching the suspect’s description, heading westbound on a bicycle near the 2300 block of Cal Young and challenged him. He was taken into custody safely and without incident. Kline-Darley has been charged with misdemeanor menacing, felony robbery in the second degree, and misdemeanor criminal trespass.  He is currently being held in the Lane County Jail. The schools were updated with information about the arrest. He was found to be in possession of a BB gun that was a realistic replica of a handgun. Case 25-08888 . Information from EPD and Lane County Jail records Michael Weber, known for his e...

EUGENE, Ore. — On June 4, 2025, Scott Shawn Stolarczyk, 51, of Eugene, was indicted, and an arrest warrant issued, on charges of second-degree manslaughter and driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII), a Class A misdemeanor, in Lane County Circuit Court. The indictment and arrest warrant follow a deadly incident on April 23, 2025, when Stolarczyk’s Toyota RAV4 struck and killed Sharon Johnson Schuman, 79, of Eugene, on the Amazon bark path. Previously, on May 29, 2025, Stolarczyk had only faced a single charge of second-degree manslaughter, which alone carries a mandatory minimum sentence of six years and three months if convicted. According to a search warrant affidavit, Stolarczyk had a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of 0.234 nearly an hour after the crash, nearly three times Oregon’s legal limit of 0.08. A BAC of this level causes severe intoxication, impairing coordination, judgment, and cognitive function, with risks of alcohol poisoning or death. Subjects with this high of ...

LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A Portland man died in a head-on collision on Highway 58 near milepost 36.5 on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at approximately 6:26 a.m., according to Oregon State Police. David William Dickey, 45, was driving a white GMC Yukon eastbound when, for reasons under investigation, his vehicle crossed into the westbound lane and struck a gray Volvo semi-truck driven by Alymbek Baikeev, 40, of Forest Hills, New York. Dickey was pronounced dead at the scene, while Baikeev was uninjured.  The crash closed the highway for about three hours. The Oakridge Fire Department and Oregon Department of Transportation assisted in the response. Information from OSP 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 largest crime watch group in Lane County,  Lane County Mugshots Uncensored , which currently has over 87,000 members. Support for local journalism is essential, and donations...

EUGENE, Ore. — A 90-year-old man was arrested in Lane County on June 3, 2025, following allegations of sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report on June 2, 2025, from the child’s parents, who stated their daughter was lured into the suspect’s home, where the assault occurred. The suspect, identified as Melvin Durmont Wofford , born in 1934, was detained by Sheriff’s Office detectives early on June 3. Wofford was arrested and booked into the Lane County Adult Corrections Facility on probable cause charges of two counts of sex abuse and one count of first-degree sodomy. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released additional details. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the community. Information from LCSO 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 largest crime watch group in Lane County, ...