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By Michael Weber - Mon. September 22nd, 2025 at 12:10pm - Updated Wed, September 24th, 2025 at 12:35pm A Burden of Proof  As the case of Heather Lynn Sutherland unfolds, with her trial looming in Umatilla County, the central question, if it reaches that stage, may not be whether she smuggled methamphetamine into Two Rivers Correctional Institution, but who is truly responsible for her half-brother Edward Paul Dungan’s death on January 8, 2023. The state alleges Sutherland delivered the fatal dose on January 6, 2023, leading to charges of Second-Degree Manslaughter , Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine , and Supplying Contraband . Proving her guilt will be the first hurdle, but the real crux of this case lies in the deeper debate: Is the blame solely on the person who provided the drugs, or does it extend to the prison system that failed to intervene? The Dungan family, led by Christy Running, has been vocal since his death, pointing fingers at the Oregon Department of Corrections...

Pendleton, Ore. -  Heather Lynn Sutherland is currently in custody at Umatilla County Jail in Pendleton, Oregon, following her transfer on September 17, 2025, after an initial arrest by the US Marshals in Lane County . She faces serious charges out of Umatilla County, stemming from allegations that she contributed to the death of her half-brother, Edward Paul Dungan. Sutherland's t otal bail is set at: $500,000 Court records in Case No. 25CR49108 detail charges of Second-Degree Manslaughter, Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine, and Supplying Contraband to a Correctional Facility. The indictment, filed on September 2, 2025, specifically accuses Sutherland of bringing methamphetamine into Two Rivers Correctional Institution on January 6, 2023, and delivering it to Dungan, leading to his death by overdose on January 8, 2023. She was initially booked into Lane County Jail on September 14, 2025, and is now awaiting trial at Umatilla County Jail. Public records, including Dungan's...

EUGENE, Ore. — A 38-year-old Springfield man, Ean Douglas Lynum , was arrested on September 10 by the Eugene Police Department’s Property and Financial Crimes Unit following an investigation into the theft of approximately $50,000 from a Bethel area youth football league. Lynum, who served as the league’s treasurer, allegedly drained the league’s entire fund balance, leaving no resources for essential gear for young athletes. The suspect faces charges of Aggravated Theft in the First Degree and Theft in the First Degree. Due to Lynum’s involvement in other sports programs, authorities are concerned about potential unreported cases. Detective Chris White is seeking public assistance and can be reached at 541-682-5376 or Cwhite@eugene-or.gov for any relevant information. 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,  ...

EUGENE, Ore. — On September 10, Lane County Sheriff’s Office detectives identified and arrested Clarke Chaos Zyz , 37, also known as Clarke Reese McMakin, of Eugene, in connection with two bank robberies that occurred the previous day in Creswell and Cottage Grove.  The suspect, described as a white male, approximately 6’ 4" tall, 220 pounds, with a medium build and full beard, was last seen wearing a green ball cap, aviator sunglasses, a black jacket, black sweatpants, grey gloves, and black shoes with white soles. Deputies identified his vehicle as a gold 1999 Ford Escort ZX2. The robberies took place on September 9, with the suspect using a note to demand money and threaten a teller at Banner Bank in Creswell around 2 p.m., following a similar incident earlier that day in Cottage Grove. Eugene Police detectives located Zyz around noon on September 10 near a residence on Green Acres Road, detaining him without incident. After further investigation, Zyz was arrested and booked in...

EUGENE, Ore. — A 55-year-old bicyclist was injured in a hit-and-run crash involving a vehicle at the Night Inn Motel on West 6th Avenue, according to the Eugene Police Department. The incident occurred at 6:11 p.m. on September 6, prompting a swift response from officers. Upon arrival, police found the injured bicyclist, who declined medical treatment from the Eugene-Springfield Fire Department. Witnesses reported that the driver, identified as 32-year-old Joseph Charles Pecue , briefly stopped to check on the bicyclist and moved the bicycle to the sidewalk before leaving the scene. Hotel surveillance footage captured the vehicle, which was registered to Pecue. Officers located him at his residence, and after further investigation, Pecue was arrested for felony hit-and-run and cited for failing to stop at a driveway or sidewalk.  He was booked into Lane County Jail. The case remains under investigation as case number 25-14513. INFORMATION FROM THE EUGENE POLICE DEPARTMENT Michael ...