Oregon State Police arrests Connecticut murder suspect- Josephine County
On October 4, 2023, Oregon State Police detectives assisted the Connecticut State Police with locating and apprehending a murder suspect in Josephine County. Christopher Suarez (31) was lodged at the Josephine County Jail on a nationwide warrant for murder related to a Connecticut shooting that occurred in February of 2023.
During the investigation, it was determined Suarez was associated with an illegal marijuana grow in the Merlin area. A search warrant was served on the illegal marijuana grow with assistance from the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office and Josephine County District Attorney’s Office. During the execution of the search warrant, four greenhouses and 796 marijuana plants were located and destroyed. Additionally, six grams of cocaine, three packages of methamphetamine, and unidentified orange pills were located and seized.
Further information is not available for release at this time due to the on-going investigation.
On Friday, September 29, 2023, at approximately 5:40 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on HWY-20, near milepost 92, in Deschutes County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Honda Accord, operated by Timothy Shannon Forgett (57) of Boise (ID), was traveling eastbound when the operator lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway. The vehicle struck a tree on the eastbound shoulder.
The operator (Forgett) was declared deceased at the scene.
The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Black Butte Fire and ODOT.
UPDATE-
The Oregon State Police major crimes section is providing an update to the active officer involved shooting investigation in Polk County.
The suspect vehicle was occupied by the following:
Isaac Ivan Ocegueda (18) of Carlton- Declared deceased at the scene.
Jose Manuel Coral Zavala (20) of Salem
Female Juvenile (17)
The Polk County Deputy has been identified as Deputy Mike Smith; an 8 year veteran of the agency, who has been placed on administrative leave per SB111 protocols.
During the investigation, limited information is available for release in order to preserve the investigation itself.
OSP Investigating Officer Involved Shooting- Polk County
The Oregon State Police major crimes section is actively investigating an officer involved shooting at the request of the Polk County District Attorney’s Office- in accordance with SB111 protocols.
On Saturday, September 30, at approximately 1:30 A.M., an Independence Police Officer initiated a traffic stop and the suspect vehicle fled. The pursuit ended after officers deployed spike strips, disabling the vehicle, and the suspect fled on foot. Law enforcement officers responded to the area and located the suspect as he attempted to flee the area in another vehicle. The suspect opened fire on responding officers, striking a Polk County Deputy and law enforcement officers discharged their weapons in response.
As a result of the gunfire exchange, one suspect is deceased, another is injured, and the original suspect has been arrested.
There is no reason to believe there is any danger to the public at this time.
Due to the on-going investigation, further details are currently unavailable. All future releases will come from the Polk County District Attorney’s Office.
On Thursday, September 28, 2023, at approximately 8:00 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a crash involving two commercial motor vehicles on Interstate-84, near milepost 226, in Umatilla County.
The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Ruslan Basarab (49) of Renton (WA), was traveling in the slow lane when it struck the rear-end of Peterbilt commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Francisco Rivera Atilano Jr. (20) of Hermiston.
The primary commercial motor vehicle caught fire as a result of the collision and burned so badly it was unidentifiable. The operator was removed from the vehicle and later declared deceased after being transported to an area hospital.
The operator of the Peterbilt was not injured.
The highway was impacted for approximately 6 hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Umatilla Tribal Police Department, Umatilla Tribal Fire Department, and ODOT.
On Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 4:59 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-34, near milepost 1, in Linn County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Ford Fusion, operated by Jimmie Eugene Beck Jr (19) of Newport, was westbound on Hwy-34 in the fast lane. The Ford left the fast lane, crossing the center turn lane and into the oncoming eastbound lane where it struck a silver Nissan Versa, operated by Jennifer Davina Gere (43) of Lebanon, head-on.
The operator of the Nissan (Gere) was declared deceased, by responding medical personnel, at the scene.
The operator of the Ford (Beck Jr) was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis with serious injuries.
The highway was impacted for approximately 6 hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Department, Corvallis PD, and Corvallis Fire.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash – Interstate 84 – Umatilla County (Photo) – 09/22/23
Multi-Vehicle Crash – Interstate 84 – Umatilla County
On Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 12:35 PM, Oregon State Troopers from the Pendleton area command responded to a multi-vehicle crash, with at least one commercial motor vehicle fully engulfed in flames, on westbound I-84, near milepost 227.
The Troopers arrived on scene and determined the crash involved at least seventeen separate vehicles. Three of the involved vehicles were completely destroyed by fire; including two Commercial Motor Vehicles and one passenger car.
One motorist was transported to the hospital with serious injuries and life flighted to Kadlec hospital in Washington, while several other motorists suffered minor injuries.
The interstate was closed for approximately 8 hours as the vehicles were removed and the area restored to allow safe travel.
The preliminary investigation determined the contributing factors to the crash were limited visibility due to fog and vehicle speed.
OSP is encouraging motorists to driver slower when visibility is limited or roadway conditions merit reduced speeds.
OSP was assisted by CTUIR PD, Fire, and Ambulance, Pendleton Fire and Ambulance, the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, Echo Fire Department, and ODOT.
OSP Arrests Sexual Abuse Suspect- Asking Additional Victims to Report – Deschutes County
On Friday, July 14, 2023, Oregon State Police Major Crimes Section initiated an investigation involving sexual abuse occurring at the May Spa on Bellevue Drive within Bend Oregon and the Deschutes County area. The victim reported she had been sexually assaulted by her masseuse during a routine session. Through the course of the investigation, the suspect was identified as Jianming Tang.
On September 15, 2023, an undercover operation occurred with the assistance of the victim and during that investigation detectives established probable cause of the crime of Sexual Abuse in the 3rd Degree. Jianming Tang was arrested and lodged into the Deschutes County Jail.
The Oregon State Police would like to credit the victim for her bravery in participating in the undercover operation. OSP would also like to thank the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team for their assistance, along with the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office.
OSP understands there may be other victims who have not disclosed similar incidents. To report any related or similar incidents involving the May Spa, please contact the Oregon State Dispatch Center at (541) 726-2525 or *OSP and reference OSP case number SP23-216409.
Due to the on-going investigation and court proceedings, OSP does not have further information to release at this time.
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at approximately 7:26 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-97, near milepost 289, in Klamath County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a black Jeep Cherokee, operated by Marci Ann Maples (51) of Klamath Falls, attempted to turn north (left) onto Highway 97 from Keno Worden Road. The Jeep entered the path of a southbound Dodge Ram 1500, operated by Charles Lavern Owens (55) of Los Angeles (CA), and was struck in the driver’s side door. The operator of the Dodge attempted to avoid the collision, but was unable to do so.
The operator of the Jeep (Maples) was life flighted to Sky Lakes Medical Center and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The operator of the Dodge (Owens) was transported to Sky Lakes Medical Center via ambulance with minor injuries.
The highway was impacted for 2 hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Keno Fire and ODOT.
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OSP F&W asking for public assistance- Hood River County (Photo) – 09/21/23
OSP Fish and Wildlife Division is seeking public assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for the unlawful waste of Deer- Hood River County (Photo)
On September 3, 2023, at about 6:20 P.M., a Trooper responded to a call of a dead buck that was shot and left on Hood River County property not far from Odell, Oregon. A second doe deer, which was also shot and left, was reported that evening in the same area. No meat was salvaged from either deer.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@osp.oregon.gov. Reference case number SP23-281043.
***Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators***
The Turn in Poachers (TIP) program offers preference points or cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation, to a suspect, for the unlawful killing of wildlife, and or waste of big game. Cash rewards can also be awarded for turning in people who destroy habitat, illegally obtain licenses/tags, and for unlawful lending/borrowing of big game tags. Learn more: https://www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/fw/Pages/tip.aspx
PREFERENCE POINT REWARDS:
* 5 Points-Mountain Sheep
* 5 Points-Rocky Mountain Goat
* 5 Points-Moose
* 5 Points-Wolf
* 4 Points-Elk
* 4 Points-Deer
* 4 Points-Antelope
* 4 Points-Bear
* 4 Points-Cougar
Oregon Hunters Association Cash Rewards:
* $2,000 Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, and Moose
* $1,000 Elk, Deer, and Antelope
* $600 Bear, Cougar, and Wolf
* $300 Habitat Destruction
* $200 Illegally obtaining Oregon hunting or angling license or tags
* $200 Unlawful Lending/Borrowing Big Game Tag(s)
* $200 Game Birds or Furbearers
* $200 Spotlighting
* $200 Snagging/Attempting to Snag
* $200 Game Fish and Shellfish
Oregon Wildlife Coalition (OWC) Cash Rewards:
Birds
$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey
All other protected avian species: see category below for listed species
Mammals
$500 Cougar, Bobcat, Beaver (public lands only), Black bears, Bighorn Sheep, Marten, Fisher, Sierra Nevada Red Fox
Species listed as “threatened” or “endangered” under state or federal Endangered Species Act (excludes fish)
$1,000 (e.g. wolf, wolverine, kit fox, red tree vole, Canada lynx, sea otter, Columbian white-tailed deer, California brown pelican, western snowy plover, California least tern, northern spotted owl, marbled murrelet, short-tailed albatross, streaked horned lark, yellow-billed cuckoo, leatherback sea turtle, olive ridley sea turtle, Oregon spotted frog, green sea turtle, loggerhead sea turtle)
On Monday, September 18, 2023, at approximately 11:38 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 44, in Jackson County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Ford Mustang, operated by Charles Melvin Cole (85) of Central Point, was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5. The Ford struck a Dodge Durango, operated by Carl Melborne Dewitt Jr (67) of Grants Pass, head-on. After the crash, a Dodge ProMaster, operated by Evan Ryle Miller (30) of Bellingham (WA), struck debris and was damaged.
OSP was responding to the report of a wrong way driver approximately 3 minutes prior to the crash being reported.
The operator of the Ford (Cole) was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Dodge Durango (Dewitt Jr) and passenger, Jeffrey Adam Dewitt (43) of Grants Pass, were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment of what is expected to be minor injuries.
The operator of the Dodge ProMaster was not injured.
The highway was impacted for approximately 3.5 hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County Fire, and ODOT.
On Sunday, September 17, 2023, at approximately 5:40 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle (motorcycle) crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 80, in Josephine County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Caseton Paul Burruss (50) of Eugene, was northbound in the slow lane when it left the roadway and overturned. The operator was thrown from the motorcycle during the crash.
The operator (Burruss) was declared deceased at the scene.
The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Azalea Fire, Glendale Fire, and ODOT.
On Saturday, September 16, 2023, at approximately 11:54 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 260, in Union County.
The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Volvo commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Victor Lee Jones (62) of St. George (UT), left the roadway, went through an ODOT fence, and struck a tree. The impact caused the Volvo to catch fire and become fully engulfed. The fire spread to a barn and the local fire departments responded to extinguish the fire.
The operator of the Volvo (Jones) was declared deceased at the scene.
The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
OSP was assisted by La Grande Fire Department, Island city rural fire department, and ODOT.
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Oregon State Police Enhanced Patrols – Interstate-5 Saturation (Photo) – 09/15/23
OREGON STATE POLICE
HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORECEMENT UNIT (HVEU)
Media Release
Oregon State Police Enhanced Patrols – Interstate-5 Saturation
9/15/23
The Oregon State Police will be enhancing our patrol efforts on Interstate 5 from Eugene to Portland, and state highways/public roadways intersecting Corvallis and Eugene on Saturday, September 16. Oregon State University and University of Oregon, both have home football games, which will draw a significant number of motorists to the area and the increased traffic volume comes with an increased risk of traffic collisions. The Oregon State Police will be seeking the public’s assistance in ensuring safe highways for those who are traveling to and from these events, as well as those traveling through the area on other adventures.
Oregon State Police presence will be focused on reducing violations of the Fatal Five categories- Speed, Occupant Safety, Lane Usage, Impaired Driving, and Distracted Driving (SOLID). These violations are statistically proven to contribute to serious injury and fatal crashes. We encourage motorists to plan ahead, in order to avoid the need to rely on excessive speed, use their mobile devices, or operate their vehicles while impaired, in order to get to and from their destinations.
Any media inquiries related to the focused patrol efforts this weekend can be submitted to OSPPIO@osp.oregon.gov
On Thursday, September 14, 2023, at approximately 6:41 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single-motorcycle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 134, in Gilliam County.
The preliminary Investigation indicated a Honda Goldwing, operated by Scott Bastin (60) of Simi Valley (CA), was westbound when he traveled out of the lane of travel and onto the inside gravel median for unknown reasons. The Honda continued several hundred feet down the median and struck the cable divider.
The operator (Bastin) was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The highway was impacted for approximately 3 hours during the on scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office, North Gilliam County Fire and EMS, and ODOT.
Oregon State Police – Officer-Involved Shooting – Lane County
On Thursday, September 14, at approximately 9:10 A.M., Oregon State Police was notified of an attempt to locate on a stolen vehicle. Troopers located the vehicle in the city of Coburg and attempted to stop the vehicle, and the vehicle fled. A short time later, the vehicle was located at an apartment complex, located at 599 Coburg Rd., by Coburg Police, Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies and Troopers. During the course of the incident, at least one law enforcement officer discharged their duty weapon.
The operator of the stolen vehicle was transported from the scene by ambulance, but later confirmed to be deceased.
At least one officer on scene received non-life-threatening injuries during the incident.
All involved officers have been placed on traumatic event leave as is standard protocol in deadly force incidents.
The Lane County Interagency Deadly Force Investigation Team responded and is investigating the incident. This team is comprised of investigators from numerous agencies and overseen by the Lane County District Attorney’s Office.
Per the standard protocols, all future media releases related to this incident will come from the Lane County District Attorney’s Office.
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Oregon State Police Enhanced Patrols – Mt. Angel (Photo) – 09/14/23
OREGON STATE POLICE
HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORECEMENT UNIT (HVEU)
Media Release
Oregon State Police Enhanced Patrols – Mt. Angel
9/14/23
The Oregon State Police will be enhancing our patrol efforts in Mt. Angel and surrounding highways starting on Thursday, September 14, through Sunday, September 17. Oktoberfest will draw a significant number of motorists to the area and the increased traffic volume comes with an increased risk of traffic collisions. The Oregon State Police will be seeking the public’s assistance in ensuring safe highways for those who are traveling to and from this event, as well as those traveling through the area on other adventures.
Oregon State Police presence will be focused on reducing violations of the Fatal Five categories- Speed, Occupant Safety, Lane Usage, Impaired Driving, and Distracted Driving (SOLID). These violations are statistically proven to contribute to serious injury and fatal crashes. We encourage motorists to plan ahead, in order to avoid the need to rely on excessive speed, use their mobile devices, or operate their vehicles while impaired, in order to get to and from their destinations.
Any media inquiries related to the focused patrol efforts this weekend can be submitted to OSPPIO@osp.oregon.gov
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Oregon State Police Enhanced Patrols – Pendleton (Photo) – 09/14/23
OREGON STATE POLICE
HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORECEMENT UNIT (HVEU)
Media Release
Oregon State Police Enhanced Patrols – Pendleton
9/14/23
The Oregon State Police will be enhancing our patrol efforts in the Pendleton area starting on Thursday, September 14, through Sunday, September 17. Troopers will be on foot, bike, and in vehicles. The Pendleton Round-Up will draw a significant number of motorists to the area and the increased traffic volume comes with an increased risk of traffic collisions. The Oregon State Police will be seeking the public’s assistance in ensuring safe highways for those who are traveling to and from this event, as well as those traveling through the area on other adventures.
Oregon State Police presence will be focused on reducing violations of the Fatal Five categories- Speed, Occupant Safety, Lane Usage, Impaired Driving, and Distracted Driving (SOLID). These violations are statistically proven to contribute to serious injury and fatal crashes. We encourage motorists to plan ahead, in order to avoid the need to rely on excessive speed, use their mobile devices, or operate their vehicles while impaired, in order to get to and from their destinations.
Any media inquiries related to the focused patrol efforts this weekend can be submitted to OSPPIO@osp.oregon.gov
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OSP asking for public assistance – Columbia County (Photo) – 09/13/23
The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify a person of interest related to a Roosevelt Bull Elk that was unlawfully shot and left to waste on September 13, 2023. This incident occurred between 12:00 A.M. and 4:00 A.M., near Taylor Lane and Battle Creek, on Highway 47, near Mist Oregon. A small, dark colored, loud passenger vehicle was seen fleeing the area northbound on Highway 47.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact OSP Senior Trooper Morgan through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888, or OSP (*677), or his cell phone at 503-396-2408. Please reference case number SP23-293064
** 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:
* $5,000 Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goat and Moose
* $2,000 Elk, Deer and Antelope
* $300 Bear, Cougar and Wolf
* $500 Habitat Destruction
* $500 Upland/Migratory Game Birds
* $500 Game/Marine Fish and Shellfish
* $500 Furbearers
* $500 Spotlighting
* $500 Snagging/Attempt to Snag
* $500 Illegally Obtaining Hunting or Angling License or Tags
* $500 Unlawful Lending/Borrowing Big Game Tag(s)
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: TIP@state.or.us (Monitored M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM)
On Friday, September 8, 2023, at approximately 5:04 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Hwy-11, near Hwy-332, in Umatilla County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Chevrolet Spark, operated by Prithvi Singh (30) of Milton-Freewater, exited the parking lot of a convenience store and turned northbound into the continuous left turn lane. The Chevrolet continued and entered into the northbound lane, where it was struck from behind by an Acura MDX, operated by Vicki Pearce (62) of Walla Walla (WA). The Chevy Spark traveled uncontrolled into the southbound lanes, where it struck a Jeep Grand Cherokee, operated by Mary Cowling (38) of Milton-Freewater.
The operator (Singh) of the Chevy Spark was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Acura (Pearce) suffered minor injuries.
The operator (Cowling) and passenger, Troy Hahn (38) of Milton-Freewater, of the Jeep Grand Cherokee were transported to St. Mary’s hospital in Walla Walla, WA by private vehicle with minor injuries.
The highway was impacted for approximately 5.5 hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, Milton-Freewater Police Department, Milton-Freewater Fire Department, and ODOT.
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OSP asking for public assistance- Hood River County (Photo) – 09/08/23
The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help in locating the individual or individuals responsible for the poaching of a buck deer in the Hood management unit, location is south of Hood River, Oregon.
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It is believed the buck was shot with a high powered pellet gun rifle sometime between 6:00pm, Thursday August 24th and 6:30am, Friday August 25th. The deer was located near 5940 Billings Rd just of Dee Hwy. No part of the deer was removed.
OSP Fish & Wildlife Division is urging anyone with information about this case to call the Oregon State Police Tip-line at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@osp.oregon.gov. Please reference case number SP23-274719
** 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-Rocky 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:
Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) Cash Rewards:
$2,000 Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat & Moose
$1,000 Elk, Deer & Antelope
$600 Bear, Cougar & Wolf
$300 Habitat Destruction
$200 Illegally obtaining Oregon hunting or angling license or tags
$200 Unlawful Lending/Borrowing Big Game Tag(s)
$200 Game Fish & Shellfish
$200 Game Birds or Furbearers
$200 Spotlighting
$200 Snagging/Attempt to Snag
Oregon Wildlife Coalition (OWC) Cash Rewards:
Birds
$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey
All other protected avian species: see category below for listed species
Mammals
$500 Cougar, Bobcat, Beaver (public lands only), Black bears, Bighorn Sheep, Marten, Fisher, Sierra Nevada Red Fox
Species listed as “threatened” or “endangered” under state or federal Endangered Species Act (excludes fish)
$1,000 (e.g. wolf, wolverine, kit fox, red tree vole, Canada lynx, sea otter, Columbian white-tailed deer, California brown pelican, western snowy plover, California least tern, northern spotted owl, marbled murrelet, short-tailed albatross, streaked horned lark, yellow-billed cuckoo, leatherback sea turtle, olive ridley sea turtle, Oregon spotted frog, green sea turtle, loggerhead sea turtle)
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: TIP@osp.oregon.gov (Monitored M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM)
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OSP asking for public assistance- Baker County (Photo) – 09/08/23
The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful take and waste of a mule deer doe in Baker County, OR.
****Warning- Graphic photo attached****
On August 29, 2023 F&W Troopers responded to a mule deer doe that had been shot and left to waste on Hwy 245 at the Junction of Stices Gulch RD. This location is within the Sumpter Wildlife Management Unit, approximately ten miles south of Baker City.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact OSP Sgt. Cyr through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or dial *OSP (mobile).
** 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-Rocky 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:
Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) Cash Rewards:
$2,000 Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat & Moose
$1,000 Elk, Deer & Antelope
$600 Bear, Cougar & Wolf
$300 Habitat Destruction
$200 Illegally obtaining Oregon hunting or angling license or tags
$200 Unlawful Lending/Borrowing Big Game Tag(s)
$200 Game Fish & Shellfish
$200 Game Birds or Furbearers
$200 Spotlighting
$200 Snagging/Attempt to Snag
Oregon Wildlife Coalition (OWC) Cash Rewards:
Birds
$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey
All other protected avian species: see category below for listed species
Mammals
$500 Cougar, Bobcat, Beaver (public lands only), Black bears, Bighorn Sheep, Marten, Fisher, Sierra Nevada Red Fox
Species listed as “threatened” or “endangered” under state or federal Endangered Species Act (excludes fish)
$1,000 (e.g. wolf, wolverine, kit fox, red tree vole, Canada lynx, sea otter, Columbian white-tailed deer, California brown pelican, western snowy plover, California least tern, northern spotted owl, marbled murrelet, short-tailed albatross, streaked horned lark, yellow-billed cuckoo, leatherback sea turtle, olive ridley sea turtle, Oregon spotted frog, green sea turtle, loggerhead sea turtle)
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: TIP@osp.oregon.gov (Monitored M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM)
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, at approximately 2:15 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle crash on Hwy-101, near milepost 155, in Lincoln County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Dodge Ram 1500, operated by James Semrau (62) of Eugene, was turning left onto Hwy-101 from N Bayview Rd. A Kawasaki EX motorcycle, operated by Alex Gomez (27) of Toledo, was northbound on Hwy-101 going through the intersection with Bayview Rd, when the Dodge crossed the northbound lane of travel. The Kawasaki struck the Dodge and caught fire as a result of the crash.
An Oregon State Trooper arrived on scene moments after the crash and extinguished the fire.
The operator of the Kawasaki (Gomez) was pronounced deceased by medical personnel on scene.
The operator of the Dodge (Semrau) was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The highway was impacted for approximately 3 hours during the on scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
OSP was assisted by Lincoln County Sheriff, Seal Rock Fire, Central Coast Fire, and ODOT.
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at approximately 11:20 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Hwy-62, near milepost 7, in Jackson County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Dodge Ram 1500, operated by Ronald Miller (63) of Eagle Point, was eastbound when it struck a pedestrian, Joshua Branca (48) of Manhattan Beach (CA), who entered the eastbound lane of travel.
The pedestrian (Branca) was pronounced deceased by medical personnel on scene.
The operator of the Dodge Ram 1500 (Miller) was not injured.
The highway was impacted for approximately 3 hours during the on scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
OSP was assisted by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Eagle Point PD, Fire District 3, and ODOT.
Oregon State Police – Officer Involved Shooting- Tillamook County
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, at approximately 6:00 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a residence in Rockaway Beach to assist a Tillamook County Deputy, who was requesting assistance with an agitated suspect. The Trooper arrived on scene and during the course of the incident law enforcement officers discharged their duty weapons. The suspect was declared deceased at the scene.
At this time, the Oregon State Police has requested the Clatsop County Major Crimes team investigate the incident.
The Clatsop County Major Crimes Team or the Tillamook County District Attorney will provide any future press releases.
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OSP Drug Enforcement Serves Illegal Marijuana Search Warrant – Christmas Valley (PHOTOS) (Photo) – 09/07/23
OSP Drug Enforcement Serves Illegal Marijuana Search Warrant – Christmas Valley (PHOTOS)
On August 30, 2023, the Oregon State Police (OSP) Drug Enforcement Section (DES) Southwest Region Marijuana (SWRMJ) team executed a search warrant on an illegal marijuana growing operation in the 83000 block of Christmas Valley Hwy, Christmas Valley, Oregon.
One (1) male; Genaro Farfan Flores (32) of Fresno, California, was arrested and lodged at the Lake County Jail for Unlawful Manufacture of Marijuana (ORS 475C.349). As a result of the operation, 1,591 illegal marijuana plants and approximately 50-lbs. of dried, processed marijuana was seized and ultimately destroyed. Additionally, two (2) firearms were located and seized.
Law enforcement also encountered piles of trash, chemicals, a two (2) story unpermitted structure, improvised well irrigation systems, and hazardous electrical wiring on the property.
The OSP DES SWRMJ team was assisted by the OSP Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, the OSP Major Crimes Section (MCS), OSP Lakeview Patrol Office, OSP Klamath Falls Patrol Office, the Basin Illegal Narcotics Enforcement Team (BINET), the Klamath County Sherriff’s Office, and the Lake County Sherriff’s Office.
This investigation is on-going, and no additional details are available at this time.
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