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Cedar Creek Fire Evacuation Level Changes: 09/15/22 (Photo)09/15/22

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office continues to work closely with the fire teams.  At this time we are able to reduce the following areas to Level 1 (BE READY):

  1. High Prairie area, including all of High Prairie Road, Brock Road, Bar BL Ranch Road, Nubian Way, Mountain View Road, and Huckleberry Lane 
  2. Westfir-Oakridge Road from Westfir city limits to Roberts Road
  3. McFarland Road
  4. Oakridge north of Laurel Butte Road

This means that all zones in and around the Cities of Westfir, Oakridge, and High Prairie have been reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready).  Many forest and road closures are still in effect. 

Authorities would like to remind the public that fire crews are still operating heavily in the area.  Please steer clear of fire traffic and other heavy equipment that may be in the area. Residents are asked to drive safely, and obey all road closures and traffic safety laws. 

An updated map of the evacuation areas is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek.

Residents should be reminded that although evacuation levels are able to be reduced again today, it is possible that conditions could change at a moment’s notice.  Please stay informed of the latest information available.   

Level 1 (Be Ready) means that you should be aware of danger in your area.  Monitor emergency services websites and local news for information.  This is the time for preparation and the precautionary movement of people with special needs, mobile property and pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact via an emergency notification system. 

Please refer to www.tripcheck.com for the latest information on highway closures.   

Officials are asking residents to keep cell phones and any other devices used to receive emergency alerts charged.  Residents should also make sure that they have adequate fuel to evacuate should conditions change.

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Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Continue to closely monitor your phone, local media and www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek for information.

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22-5172 — Armed subject shoots arrows at people and property in mobile-home park (Photo)09/14/22

On 09/13/22 at approximately 11:28pm, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a disorderly person armed with a bow and arrows at a mobile home park in the 82000blk of Davisson Rd. south of Creswell.  The caller further stated that the male had put on an army helmet at one point. 

The Sheriff’s Office received additional calls from other residents stating that the male was on the roof of a residence, shooting arrows at people.  One caller reported that the male yelled that he was going to shoot the property manager. The involved male was identified as 29 year old Jose Deleon.   

Deputies arrived on scene and observed Deleon on the roof, now appearing to be unarmed.  He refused to communicate with deputies.  At one point, he jumped down onto the ground and ran from deputies.  He ran for several hundred feet before jumping into a blackberry thicket and eventually giving up.  Deleon was taken into custody at which time deputies discovered that he had also been wearing ballistic body armor during the incident.

Deputies located arrows scattered throughout the park consistent with having been recently shot from Deleon.  At least one arrow was found stuck into the side of another residence. 

Deleon was transported to the Lane County Jail where he was lodged on charges including:  Menacing, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Reckless Endangering, Interfering with a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Assault in the 4th Degree, Disorderly Conduct in the 1st Degree, Attempted Escape in the 3rd Degree, and Attempted Assault in the 1st Degree. 

Westfir and west Oakridge downgraded to Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice; some Level 2 (Be Set) remains09/13/22

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office continues to work closely with the fire teams. At this time we are able to reduce the following areas to Level 1 (Be Ready):

  1. The City of Westfir
  2. Oakridge between Laurel Butte and the Middle Fork Willamette River west of Fish Hatchery Road

Other areas that were reduced to Level 2 (Be Set) yesterday, remain at Level 2 (Be Set), including High Prairie, the Hills Creek Reservoir area and east Oakridge. Many forest and road closures are still in effect.

Fire crews are still operating heavily in the area. Residents are asked to be aware of increased fire related traffic, drive safely, and obey all road closures and traffic safety laws. 

An updated map of the evacuation areas is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek.

While every effort is being made to protect the communities of Oakridge, Westfir and High Prairie, it is possible that conditions may require moving back to a Level 2 (Be Set) or a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice in some or all of these areas and that can happen at any time. 

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LCSO Case #22-5153 — Armed Barricaded Subject / Death Investigation09/13/22

On 09/12/22 at 3:52pm, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received the report of a male assaulting a female at a residence on S. Ash St. near S. 2nd St. just south of Springfield.  The 911 caller stated that his step-father was assaulting his mother at the residence. 

Deputies arrived on scene and entered the residence.  They evacuated 7 children, ages ranging from 1 – 11 years old, from within residence. A daycare business is operated at the residence. 

Deputies quickly learned that the involved male had barricaded himself with an adult female hostage in the basement. 

At 4:19pm, deputies heard the male state that he had a firearm and that he was going to kill her. 

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team and Crisis Negotiation Team responded to the scene.  The Crisis Negotiation Team consists of trained crisis negotiators from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, Springfield Police Department, and Junction City Police Department.  The Springfield Police Department SWAT team additionally responded, as did negotiators from the Oregon State Police. 

Tactical teams positioned themselves to contain the scene and crisis negotiators were able to make contact with the suspect both by telephone and verbally.  Negotiations continued for several hours.

At 9:31pm, deputies announced via the radio that shots had been fired and that the involved male was down.  Deputies began administering first aid to the male and rushed the female out of the residence and into the hands of awaiting paramedics.  Paramedics from Eugene/Springfield Fire had been staged a short distance away since early in the incident.  Medics quickly transported the female to a nearby hospital. Preliminary reports are that the female had suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound to her abdomen.

Deputies attempted to administer life-saving measures to the involved male, however he did not survive and the male was pronounced deceased. 

Two Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies advised that they had fired shots from their department issued firearms during the incident. No deputies were physically injured during the incident.  The deputies involved in the shooting have been placed on paid administrative leave as is standard protocol in deadly force incidents.  

The Lane County Interagency Deadly Force Investigation Team (IDFIT) responded and is investigating the incident.  This team is comprised of investigators from numerous outside agencies including the Eugene Police Department, Springfield Police Department, Lane County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police.  The IDFIT investigation is overseen by the Lane County District Attorney’s Office. As per IDFIT protocols, any additional information regarding this investigation will be released by the Lane County District Attorney’s Office. 

Investigators are expected to be on scene for the next several hours.  There is no on-going threat to the public at this time.

LCSO Case #22-5112 — Death Investigation09/12/22

On September 11, 2022 at approximately 8:18am, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received information that a raft had overturned in the McKenzie River near Paradise Campground.  Paradise campground is located just upriver from McKenzie Bridge. 

While enroute, deputies learned that one of the three involved rafters was unconscious and CPR had been performed by bystanders and paramedics.  Paramedics advised at 9:14am that the male had died. 

Deputies arrived on scene and began investigating the circumstances of the death.  Initial investigation revealed that the men’s raft capsized and the involved male had gone underwater for some period of time before being pulled to shore by bystanders. All three men had lifejackets in the boat, however none were wearing them at the time of the emergency. 

The name of the deceased is being withheld at this time.  

Cedar Creek Fire Evacuation Level Changes: 09/12/2209/12/22

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office continues to work closely with the fire teams.  At this time we are able to reduce the following areas to Level 2 (BE SET):

  1. High Prairie area, including all of High Prairie Road, Brock Road, Bar BL Ranch Road, Nubian Way, Mountain View Road, and Huckleberry Lane 
  2. Westfir-Oakridge Road from Westfir city limits to Roberts Road
  3. McFarland Road
  4. Oakridge north of Laurel Butte Road

The City of Westfir, and areas of the City of Oakridge that were reduced to Level 2 (Be Set) yesterday, remain at Level 2 (Be Set).  Many forest and road closures are still in effect.

Fire crews are still operating heavily in the area.  Residents are asked to be aware of increased fire related traffic, drive safely, and obey all road closures and traffic safety laws. 

An updated map of the evacuation areas is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek.

While every effort is being made to protect the communities of Oakridge, Westfir and High Prairie, it is possible that conditions may require moving back to a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice in some or all of these areas and that can happen at any time. 

We would like to remind the public that Level 2 (BE SET) means that people should be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. People who have mobility limitations, specials needs or who are medically fragile are encouraged not to return the Level 2 (Be Set) area. People who lack access to reliable transportation and those with large animals or pets that can be time consuming or difficult to move are also encouraged not to return to the Level 2 (Be Set) area. 

Highway 58 currently continues to be closed from milepost 37 on the east side of town to milepost 70 at Crescent Lake as of the time of this writing.  Please refer to www.tripcheck.com for the latest information on highway closures.   

Lane County Animal Services will continue to operate the large animal evacuation shelter at the Lane Events Center to provide a safe place to house animals from properties in Level 2 (Be Set) and Level 3 (GO NOW) areas. 

Some areas near Cedar Creek Fire downgraded to a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice; others remain at Level 3 (GO NOW)09/11/22

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office, in consultation with the fire teams, is able to reduce the follow areas to Level 2 (Be Set):

  • Oakridge west of Salmon Creek, south of Laurel Butte Road, and north of the Middle Fork Willamette River 
  • The City of Westfir 

The following areas remain at a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notification and re-entry is not allowed at this time:

  • High Prairie area, including all of High Prairie Road, Brock Road, Bar BL Ranch Road, Nubian Way, Mountain View Road, and Huckleberry Lane 
  • Westfir-Oakridge Road from Westfir city limits to Roberts Road
  • McFarland Road
  • Oakridge north of Laurel Butte Road, and Oakridge east of Salmon Creek
  • Hills Creek Reservoir area south of Highway 58 and Greenwaters Park

An updated map of the evacuation areas is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek.

While every effort is being made to protect the communities of Oakridge, Westfir and High Prairie, it is possible that conditions may require moving back to a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice in some or all of these areas and that can happen at any time. 

People who have mobility limitations, specials needs or who are medically fragile are encouraged not to return the Level 2 (Be Set) area. People who lack access to reliable transportation and those with large animals or pets that can be time consuming or difficult to move are also encouraged not to return to the Level 2 (Be Set) area. 

Highway 58 will remain closed from milepost 37 on the east side of town to milepost 70 at Crescent Lake. 

Lane County Animal Services will continue to operate the large animal evacuation shelter at the Lane Events Center to provide a safe place to house animals from properties in Level 2 (Be Set) and Level 3 (GO NOW) areas. 

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Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice to remain in effect – Oakridge/Westfir/High Prairie09/10/22

LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) means that there is immediate and imminent danger and you should evacuate immediately. DO NOT delay leaving your property to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. Drive carefully, turn on your headlights, and follow any directions from public safety personnel. 

*If you choose to ignore this notice, public safety personnel may not be available to assist you further. Residents who are evacuating should go to the Temporary Evacuation Point at Lane Community College (4000 E. 30th Avenue, Eugene). The Temporary Evacuation Point is located in Building 16. 

**All evacuees are being asked to fill out a contact form so that Lane County officials are able to better understand the needs of evacuees. The form is available at https://www.cognitoforms.com/LaneCo…/incidentcontactintake

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office continues to work closely with the Cedar Creek Fire Incident Management Team and other partners to make safety recommendations as this event continues to unfold.  The Lane County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police will be continuing increased law enforcement patrols in and around the evacuated areas.

A non-emergency call center can be reached at 541-682-3977.

A map of current evacuation levels along with information regarding large and companion animal sheltering is available at: www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek

Cedar Creek Fire Evacuation Level Increases – Greater Oakridge / Westfir areas moved to LEVEL 3 (GO NOW)09/09/22

LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) EVACUATION NOTICE FOR OAKRIDGE, WESTFIR AND HIGH PRAIRIE

The Cedar Creek Fire is prompting Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notifications in the Oakridge, Westfir and High Prairie areas, both within city limits and in the surrounding unincorporated areas. 

A map of evacuation areas is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek

Level 3 means leave immediately! Do NOT take time to gather things. GO NOW!

There is immediate and imminent danger and you should evacuate immediately.  DO NOT delay leaving your property to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home.  Drive carefully, turn on your headlights, and follow any directions from public safety personnel.  

Residents are advised to travel west.

If you choose to ignore this notice, public safety personnel may not be available to assist you further.

Those evacuating are encouraged to go to the Temporary Evacuation Point at Lane Community College (4000 E. 30th Avenue, Eugene). The Temporary Evacuation Point is located in Building 16. 

Lane Transit District is providing buses to help people who do not have transportation to evacuate. The buses will be staged at: 

  • Oakridge High School (47997 W 1st St.)
  • First Baptist Church (47606 School St.)

Information about large and companion animal sheltering is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek.

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Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Continue to closely monitor your phone, local media and www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek for information.  The non-emergency Lane County Cedar Creek Fire Information Line is 541-682-3977.

Cedar Creek Fire Evacuation Level Increases – Greater Oakridge / Westfir areas moved to LEVEL 2 (BE SET)09/09/22

Extremely hazardous fire weather conditions and increased fire activity have prompted another increase in evacuation levels for areas around the Cedar Creek Fire. In addition to all previously issued evacuation notices remaining in effect, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following evacuation level increases:

LEVEL 2 (BE SET) EVACUATION NOTICES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

  1. The greater Oakridge, Westfir and High Prairie areas are now at Level 2 (Be Set), both incorporated and rural areas. 

Level 2 means: You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive to evacuate as needed.

Officials are asking residents to keep cell phones and any other devices used to receive emergency alerts charged.  Residents should also make sure that they have adequate fuel to evacuate.

A map of evacuation areas is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek

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Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Continue to closely monitor your phone, local media and www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek for information.

Cedar Creek Fire Evacuation Level Increases09/09/22

Extremely hazardous fire weather conditions and increased fire activity have prompted another increase in evacuation levels for areas around the Cedar Creek Fire. In addition to all previously issued evacuation notices remaining in effect, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following evacuation level increases:

LEVEL 2 (BE SET) EVACUATION NOTICES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

  • High Prairie area – This is includes all of High Prairie Rd., Brock Rd., Bar BL Ranch Rd., Nubian Way, Mountain View Rd., and Huckleberry Ln. 

Level 2 means: You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive to evacuate as needed.

Officials are asking residents to keep cell phones and any other devices used to receive emergency alerts charged.  Residents should also make sure that they have adequate fuel to evacuate.

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Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Continue to closely monitor your phone, local media and www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek for information.

Cedar Creek Fire Evacuation Level Increases09/09/22

Extremely hazardous fire weather conditions and increased fire activity have prompted another increase in evacuation levels for areas around the Cedar Creek Fire. In addition to all previously issued evacuation notices remaining in effect, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following evacuation level increases:

LEVEL 2 (BE SET) EVACUATION NOTICES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

  • High Prairie area – This is includes all of High Prairie Rd., Brock Rd., Bar BL Ranch Rd., Nubian Way, Mountain View Rd., and Huckleberry Ln. 

Level 2 means: You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive to evacuate as needed.

Officials are asking residents to keep cell phones and any other devices used to receive emergency alerts charged.  Residents should also make sure that they have adequate fuel to evacuate.

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Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Continue to closely monitor your phone, local media and www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek for information.

Cedar Creek Fire Evacuation Level Increases09/08/22

Increased fire activity has prompted another increase in evacuation levels for areas around the Cedar Creek Fire. In addition to all previously issued evacuation notices remaining in effect which can be found at www.lanecounty.org, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following evacuation level increases:

LEVEL 1 (BE READY) EVACUATION NOTICES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

  • Greater Oakridge and Westfir areas.  This includes High Prairie and other rural outlying areas surrounding Oakridge and Westfir.

Level 1 means: Be aware of the danger that exists in the area, monitor emergency services websites and local media for information. This is the time for preparation and the precautionary movement of people with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock.  Make sure that you have adequate fuel to evacuate as needed.

Officials are asking residents to keep cell phones and any other devices used to receive emergency alerts charged. 

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Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Continue to closely monitor your phone, local media and www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek for information.

LCSO Case #22-4985 — Death Investigation09/08/22

*UPDATE* 09/08/22

76 year old Walter Albert Biddle has been identified as the missing hiker that was found deceased in the area of FS Rd. #19 near milepost 5 yesterday.  Evidence suggests that Biddle drove off of the roadway for an unknown reason and crashed into the North Fork of the Willamette River near Westfir.     

On September 6, 2022 at approximately 7:15pm, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received the report of an overdue subject from the Eugene area.  A caller reported that their 75 year old family member had left to run errands and go for a short hike.  The caller believed that he had possibly gone for a hike somewhere east of Cottage Grove. 

Lane County Sheriff Search and Rescue personnel including multiple volunteers responded and searched into the night. 

At approximately 8:05am this morning, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Cedar Creek Fire Incident Management Team that a crew had located a vehicle in the water off of FS RD #19 (Aufderheide Hwy.) near milepost 5.  A deceased male was located in the water a short distance from the vehicle.

Deputies arrived and confirmed that the vehicle and deceased person were those from the missing hiker call.  The identity of the involved is not being released at this time pending notifications.

Initial investigation reveals no evidence of foul play.

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LCSO CASE #22-4971 – Missing Adult and Juvenile (Photo)09/08/22

*UPDATE* 09/08/22

Kristin and Skye Williams have been located and are now in contact with family.

We would like to thank the Eugene Police Department, Eugene FBI office, and community members that called in tips for their assistance in this case.

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the community’s assistance in regards to a missing person from the Florence area. 34 year old Kristin Williams is believed to have left her residence on South Slough Rd on September 3rd or 4th with her 1 ½ year old daughter Skye Williams and has not been seen or heard from since. 

Kristin is described as a white female, 5’5”, heavy build with blonde hair and blue eyes. Skye is described as a black female, 2’9”, 32 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. 

If you have any information regarding Kristin or her daughter, please contact LCSO at 541-682-4150.

Cedar Creek Fire Evacuation Level Increases09/06/22

Increased fire activity has prompted an increase in evacuation levels for areas around the Cedar Creek Fire. In addition to all previously issued evacuation notices remaining in effect, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following evacuation level increases:

LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) EVACUATION NOTICES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

  • McFarland lakes & Elk Creek Trail areas

Level 3 means leave immediately! Do NOT take time to gather things. GO NOW! There is immediate and imminent danger and you should evacuate immediately. 

LEVEL 2 (BE SET) EVACUATION NOTICES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

  • Mink Lake Basin

Level 2 means: You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has announced the following evacuation levels and corresponding areas:

LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) EVACUATION NOTICES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

Previous Level 2 evacuation areas including Johnny Lake, Clover Meadow, Lemish Lake, Many Lakes area, north to the line between Township 19 and 20 (approximately milepost 40.5 on Cascade Lakes Hwy). 

All areas west of the Cascade Lakes Hwy north of FS 4290 (Charlton Lake Road) north to Deschutes Bridge Area. This includes Cultus Lake, Little Cultus Lake, Corral Swamp, and the areas around Lemish and Ketchketch Buttes.

 

LEVEL 2 (BE SET) EVACUATION NOTICES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Areas west of Cascade Lakes Hwy and south of FS 4290 (Charlton Lake Road) south to the line between Township 21 and 22 (approximately milepost 54 on Cascade Lakes Hwy). 

Areas between the Metolius – Windigo Trail / Six Lakes Trail and the County Line including Winopee Lake, Snowshoe Lakes and Leech lake. 

LEVEL 1 (READY) EVACUATION NOTICES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Areas around the west side of Crane Prairie from Deschutes Bridge south to FS 42 (South Century Drive including Browns Mountain, Cow Meadow, Quinn Meadow, and Rock Creek Campgrounds.   

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Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Continue to closely monitor your phone, local media and www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek for information.

LCSO Case #22-4962 Fatal Traffic Crash09/06/22

On September 6, 2022 at approximately 12:56pm, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received the report of a single vehicle crash in the in the area of S. Willamette St. and Fox Hollow Rd. south of Eugene.  While enroute, deputies were advised that a family member of the involved driver had located the crash site after being unable to reach them by phone.

Medics arrived and determined that the driver and sole occupant of the involved vehicle had died.

Initial investigation revealed that a red Volvo SUV was southbound on S. Willamette St. when it left the roadway for an unknown reason and crashed. 

The driver was confirmed as a 17 year old female from the Eugene area.  Her identity is being withheld at this time.

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LCSO Case #22-4910 — Missing Endangered Person (Photo)09/02/22

UPDATE – Nancy Peschel has been located and is safe.

On 09/01/22 at approximately 8:30pm, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office was advised of an endangered missing person from the Dorena / Cottage Grove area.  Deputies learned that 88 year old Nancy Peschel departed her house at around 10:00am and has not yet returned.  Peschel has multiple medical issues to include dementia.

Peschel is described as a white female adult with white hair and brown eyes.  She is described as being quite frail at approximately 5’00” tall, and weighing about 75lbs.  She was last seen wearing a blue dress and glasses.  She departed in a tan or silver 2010 Chevrolet Impala bearing OR Plate #421HES.

Peschel’s direction of travel is unknown, however it is possible that she headed in the direction of Myrtle Point, OR.  Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 opt. 1. 

LCSO Case #22-4798 — Fatal Traffic Crash08/26/22

On August 25th at approximately 3:51PM, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received the report of a single vehicle crash in the 34000blk of Shoreview Dr. southeast of Cottage Grove.  While enroute, deputies were advised that a red jeep had crashed into a pole and that a female occupant was not conscious. 

Medics arrived and determined that the driver, 40 year old Simona Fredrickson of Cottage Grove, was deceased. 

Deputies arrived and determined that Fredrickson had been traveling on Shoreview Dr. near the intersection of Spillway Rd. when she drove off of the roadway for an unknown reason.  She struck a utility pole and tree after leaving the roadway. 

Investigators believe that speed may have been a factor. 

LCSO Case #22-4773 — Fatal Motorcycle Crash08/26/22

On August 24th just after 7:30pm, deputies from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a single vehicle traffic crash on High Prairie Rd. near Dead Mountain Rd. outside of Oakridge.  A female motorcyclist crashed and suffered severe injuries.  Medics responded and began performing life-saving measures, however she did not survive. 

Investigation of the scene revealed that the 2004 Honda Shadow motorcycle was traveling westbound on High Prairie Rd. when the driver lost control, skidded and then crashed onto the roadway.  The driver was identified as 42 year old Melissa Marie Shambley of Oakridge.  Shambley had been wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

LCSO Case #22-4793 – Assault08/26/22

*UPDATE* – 08/26/22

Last night deputies located a deceased male inside of the residence. The male had injuries consistent with what appeared to be a single, self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The female victim remains at an area hospital where her condition is described as critical, but stable. 

There is no on-going threat to the public.

At approximately 2:25pm the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from a female claiming to have been shot at a residence in the 24000blk of Forest Ct. in Veneta.  The female stated that her ex-boyfriend shot her and she believed he was still inside the house.

Upon arrival deputies worked quickly to render emergency aid to the injured female.  They located her on the front porch of the residence with multiple gunshot wounds.  Deputies evacuated her from the porch and into the hands of paramedics.  She was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Her condition remains unknown at this time.

Deputies are on scene and are working to make contact with a male who is believed to still be in the residence.  Please avoid the area until this situation is resolved. 

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LCSO Case #22-4294 – Search Warrant Served on Illegal Marijuana Operation West of Junction City (Photo)08/25/22

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office recently received a tip regarding a very large-scale illegal marijuana growing operation west of Junction City. Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies applied for, and were granted a warrant to search the involved property located in the 26000blk of High Pass Rd. 

Given the substantial size of the operation, officials from several area law enforcement agencies assisted with the execution of the search warrant. Authorities executed the warrant just after 7:00am yesterday morning and located approximately 32 separate green houses being used to cultivate marijuana plants at various stages of maturity. In total 8,716 illegal marijuana plants were seized and destroyed. 

Several migrant workers, believed to be victims of human trafficking, were located on site and found to be living in deplorable and unsanitary conditions in the adjacent forest. The workers were detained, interviewed, and released after being provided with information regarding local support services available to them. 

Julian Marin, 27, was located nearby and determined to be in charge of the operation site. Marin was charged with the Illegal Manufacture of Marijuana and found to have an out of county warrant from an unrelated offense. Evidence indicates that this criminal grow operation was being funded and overseen by an organized criminal organization based in Mexico. 

The extent of the environmental impact from this illegal operation remains under investigation.  Lane County Code Compliance officials were present during the execution of the search warrant. They noted the green houses, along with electrical and irrigation systems, were unpermitted and ontained numerous code violations. Code Compliance will be conducting appropriate follow-up and enforcement. The Oregon State Water Master’s Office also responded to the scene and discovered violations related to the unlawful use of water at the site, for which their office will conduct appropriate follow up. 

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance with the investigation:  Springfield Police Department, Eugene Police Department, Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Oregon Department of Forestry.     

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Scammers impersonating Sheriff’s Office employees (Photo)08/19/22

We have received recent reports of a telephone scam in our community. 

The scammers commonly identify themselves either verbally, by text or by email as employees of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. Often times the scammers identify themselves using the names of real Sheriff’s Office employees and provide a fraudulent number for the victim to call back. When the victim calls the provided number they are directed into a phone tree system that is designed to sound like an official Lane County phone tree. The scammers will then commonly make claims that there are warrants, missed jury duty, or unsettled legal business that involve the victim or someone the victim knows and ask for personal or financial information. 

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office will never ask for money, awards, or compensation of any type over the telephone. 

If you are contacted by someone claiming to be a Lane County Sheriff’s Office employee and you think you are being scammed, please contact our dispatch center at 541-682-4150 opt. 1.

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