On November 28, 2020 an Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Trooper responded to the report of a bull elk that had been shot and left to waste. 

The elk was located on BLM land in the Pine Creek Unit near Halfway, OR.

Troopers believe that the elk was killed sometime between daylight and 1:30 P.M. on November 28, 2020.

If you have any information regarding this case please contact the Oregon State Police Southern Command Center at 1-800-442-2068 and leave information for Sgt. Isaac Cyr. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can also make contact through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888,  *OSP (mobile) or TIP E-Mail: [email protected] (Monitored M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM)

** Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators** 

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals.

Preference Point Rewards:

* 5 Points-Mountain Sheep

* 5 Points-Mountain Goat

* 5 Points-Moose

* 5 Points-Wolf

* 4 Points-Elk

* 4 Points-Deer

* 4 Points-Antelope

* 4 Points-Bear

* 4 Points-Cougar

The TIP program also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, and Furbearers. Cash rewards can also be awarded for the unlawful take of Game Fish and Shellfish and for Habitat Destruction.

CASH REWARDS:
* $1,000 Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goat and Moose 
* $500 Elk, Deer and Antelope 
* $300 Bear, Cougar and Wolf 
* $300 Habitat Destruction 
* $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl 
* $100 Furbearers 

* $100 Game Fish and Shellfish 

How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity: 

TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP(677)

TIP E-Mail: [email protected] (Monitored M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM)

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On Monday, November 30, 2020, at approximately 11:40 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Hwy 18 near milepost 33.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Ford Mustang, operated by Clayton Gruber (26) of Dallas, was eastbound when it lost control, crossed into the westbound lane, and struck a Volkswagen Jetta operated by Keith Bacchetti (50) of Grand Ronde. 

The Mustang continued and struck a Toyota Rav 4 operated by Stanley Michelson (69) of Otis.

Bacchetti sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

The passenger in the Volkswagen, Tawnya Bacchetti (52) of Grand Ronde, was transported to the hospital with injuries.

Michelson and his passenger, Kristen Michelson (61) of Otis, were not transported for injuries.

Gruber was transported to the hospital with injuries. 

Hwy 18 eastbound lanes were closed for approximately 4 hours following the crash with traffic detoured onto Hwy18B.

OSP was assisted by Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, ODOT, McMinnville Police Department, and Sheridan Fire Department.

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On Monday, November 30, 2020 at approximately 7:15 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 31 near milepost 92.

Preliminary investigation revealed that in the evening of Sunday November 29, 2020 a Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Scott Brasher (37) of Bend, was southbound when it left the roadway, rolled, and struck a power pole.

Brasher sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by ODOT and the Paisley Disaster Unit.

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On November 23, 2020 an Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Trooper responded to a report of a cow elk that had been killed and left to waste on Weyerhaeuser property.  The area is located off NW Flora Mainline Rd. near Steinberg Ridge in Yamhill County. 

It is believed the elk was killed and left to waste sometime on November 22, 2020.

The Oregon State Police is requesting that any person with information about this incident to contact the Oregon State Police Northern Command Center at 1-800-442-0776 and leave information for Trooper Rod Thomas.

Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may also contact the Oregon State Police through the Turn in Poachers line at;

TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (677)

TIP E-Mail: [email protected] (Monitored M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM)

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals.

PREFERENCE POINT REWARDS:

* 5 Points-Mountain Sheep

* 5 Points-Mountain Goat

* 5 Points-Moose

* 5 Points-Wolf

* 4 Points-Elk

* 4 Points-Deer

* 4 Points-Antelope

* 4 Points-Bear

* 4 Points-Cougar

The TIP program also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, and Furbearers. Cash rewards can also be awarded for the unlawful take of Game Fish and Shellfish and for Habitat Destruction.

CASH REWARDS:

* $1,000 Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goat and Moose

* $500 Elk, Deer and Antelope

* $300 Bear, Cougar and Wolf

* $300 Habitat Destruction

* $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl

* $100 Furbearers

* $100 Game Fish and Shellfish

How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity:

TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP(677)

TIP E-Mail: [email protected]

(Monitored M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM)

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On Friday, November 27, 2020 at approximately 2:20 P.M., emergency personnel from the Oregon State Police, Tillamook County Sheriff's Office, Netarts Fire and Rescue, and the United States Coast Guard responded to a capsized boat at the mouth of Netarts Bay.

Preliminary investigation revealed that two people, Srun Hong (53) and Lyda Hong (41) both of Fairview, were crabbing in a small inflatable boat with an electric motor when the boat capsized in heavy surf. 

Lyda Hong was recovered in the surf by a US Coast Guard helicopter crew.  She was wearing a life jacket and was transported to Tillamook Regional Medical Center.  She was treated and released. 

Srun Hong, who was not wearing a life jacket, has not been located and is presumed drowned. 

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