Insights from Asian American Public Safety Forum: Tackling Targeted Burglaries in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — On October 23, 2025, the Asian American Council of Oregon (AACO) hosted a public safety forum at the Korean Presbyterian Church (1600 Taney St.), drawing a packed crowd of community members, business owners, local media, and advocates to address the ongoing wave of burglaries targeting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) households. The event featured a panel of law enforcement and prosecutorial leaders, including Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner, Lane County District Attorney Chris Parosa, Springfield Police Chief Jami Resch, and Oregon Department of Justice Bias Crime Prosecutor Gavin Bruce. The discussion focused on the " Skyline Seven " arrests and the broader patterns plaguing the region, emphasizing collaboration amid rising community concerns. Investigators have linked approximately 22 burglaries in Eugene since late 2023 to a highly organized ring of foreign nationals, with similar incidents reported across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and other s...