Local Man Who Survived 2019 Attempted Murder Arrested on Identity Theft, Forgery Charges in Eugene





Eugene, Ore. — Joshua Aaron Roshone, who survived a double shooting in Madras in 2019, was arrested Tuesday on multiple felony charges involving identity theft, forgery, and fraudulent use of a credit card.
According to Eugene Police Department reports, Roshone, 42, was taken into custody on June 9, 2026, following a traffic stop by the EPD Street Crimes Unit near W. 7th Avenue and Blair Boulevard. Officers recognized him from an active “attempt to locate” bulletin issued earlier in the investigation. 
He was lodged at the Lane County Jail on eight counts of Identity Theft in the First Degree (ORS 165.800), one count of Forgery in the First Degree (ORS 165.013), and six counts of Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card (ORS 165.055). The EPD case number is 26-03026.Details of the Alleged FraudThe investigation began on February 7, 2026, when a Eugene woman in her 50s reported that someone had stolen her debit card from the mail, activated it, and drained money from both her checking and savings accounts.A Financial Crimes detective uncovered additional activity: the suspect allegedly stole checks belonging to a second victim, forged them, and deposited the forged checks into the first victim’s account. Authorities believe this was done to artificially inflate the available balance and facilitate further unauthorized withdrawals and use of the funds.The detective identified Roshone as the suspect and issued the attempt to locate. His arrest the following June concluded the active search.Survival of 2019 ShootingRoshone first came to public attention after a violent incident on the morning of July 14, 2019, in Madras, Oregon. He and another man were shot multiple times at a residence near SE 16th and C Streets. Both victims were transported to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend for treatment of life-threatening injuries.Law enforcement agencies, including the Madras Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, and Oregon State Police, arrested 36-year-old Juan Francisco Hernandez-Medina in connection with the shooting. He faced two counts each of attempted aggravated murder, first-degree assault, and unlawful use of a weapon. Roshone’s recovery from multiple gunshot wounds was widely regarded as a story of resilience.Current Case StatusRoshone is presumed innocent until proven guilty. He remains in custody at the Lane County Jail. Further details about the total financial loss, any additional victims, or Roshone’s criminal history have not yet been released by authorities.This remains an active case. The Lane County District Attorney’s Office is expected to file formal charges in the coming days.
Information from EPD, jail records, and court documents.
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