Oregon State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting- Josephine County
Grants Pass, Ore. – On August 24, 2023, at 8:52 AM, Grants Pass Police Officers responded to the scene of a shooting near the M Street Market in the 1000 block of SE M Street. Officers located a victim, Robert Mills (63) of Grants Pass, who had sustained gunshot wounds. Officers quickly located the suspect, Dennis McGuire (69) of Grants Pass, who was armed with a firearm. The incident quickly escalated and culminated in an officer-involved shooting.
Both the Mills and McGuire were transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds and were last reported in serious but stable condition.
None of the responding officers were injured, and there is no further danger to the community from this incident. Names of involved officers are not being released at this time.
The Josephine County Major Crime Team was activated and the Oregon State Police are leading the investigation into the initial shooting as well as the officer-involved shooting. The completed investigation will be referred to the Josephine County District Attorney’s Office.
On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at approximately 12:20 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-20, near milepost 237, in Malheur County.
The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Mercedes SUV, operated by Christina Cheryl Shane-Contarino (75) of Yreka (CA), was negotiating a curve when it crossed over the center line into the on-coming lane of travel. A westbound Peterbilt commercial motor vehicle, operated by Hijinio A Hernandez (34) of Ontario, attempted to avoid a collision with the Mercedes but was unable to do so. The vehicles collided head-on in the westbound lane, sending the Peterbilt into a nearby cornfield and the Mercedes onto the shoulder of the roadway.
The operator of the Mercedes (Shane-Contarino) was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Peterbilt was reportedly uninjured.
The highway was impacted for approximately 3 hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is being investigated.
OSP was assisted by the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office, Vale Fire and Ambulance, and ODOT.
On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at approximately 8:51 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-20, near milepost 19, in Linn County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a gray Hyundai Elantra, operated by Joel William Applebaum (30) of Sweet Home, was traveling eastbound when it left its lane of travel and entered the westbound lane. The Hyundai struck a westbound yellow Mitsubishi Lancer, operated by Joy Lavonne Backus (70) of Sweet Home, head-on.
Both vehicle operators, Applebaum and Backus, were declared deceased at the scene.
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 Lebanon Fire, Sweet Home Fire, and ODOT.
The Oregon State Police is seeking public assistance regarding a criminal investigation- Washington County
The Oregon State Police Major Crimes Section in Portland is investigating Sergeant Levi Gray, with the Oregon Department of Corrections, who was recently indicted by a grand jury and arrested by the Oregon State Police for Custodial Sexual Misconduct in the First Degree and Official Misconduct in the First Degree.
If you were a witness, victim or have any information related to this investigation- please contact the lead investigator, Detective Joshua McNeely, by calling the Oregon State Police Dispatch Center at 503-731-3030 and reference OSP case number SP23-149722.
OSP does not have further information to release at this time.
On Thursday, August 17, 2023, at approximately 9:27 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Hwy-22E, near milepost 51, in Marion County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a 1995 Dolphin motorhome, operated by Douglas Scott Mulvahill (52) of Scio, was traveling eastbound on Hwy 22E when it struck a pedestrian, Jimmy Ray Graham (64) of Detroit, in the eastbound lane of travel. It is unknown why the pedestrian was in the roadway.
The pedestrian (Graham) was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the motorhome (Mulvahill) remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. None of the motorhome occupants were injured.
The highway was impacted for approximately 3.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is being investigated.
OSP was assisted by Santiam Fire and Rescue and ODOT.
On Thursday, August 17, 2023, at approximately 1:50 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy-244, near milepost 45, in Union County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Freightliner propane tanker truck, operated by James Dwayne Thomas (52) of Union, was eastbound when it left the roadway, overcorrected back onto the roadway, and rolled onto its side. The crash caused the vehicle to catch fire and by the time first responders arrived, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames.
The scene was unsafe due to the propane fire and first responders were forced to secure the scene from a safe distance (½ mile) until fire fighters were able to extinguish the flames.
The single occupant of the vehicle, James Thomas, was declared deceased at the scene.
The highway was closed for 5.5 hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Union County Sheriff’s office, ODOT, La Grande Fired, Oregon Department of Forestry Fire, and La Grande Rural Fire.
On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at approximately 5:10 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 275, in Union County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Volvo (CMV) and trailer, operated by Ilker Ozgur (30) of Woodside (NY), lost control, flipped onto the passenger side and came to a rest with the trailer blocking the fast lane- top towards the west. A westbound Volkswagen Beetle, operated by Robert Eugene Floyd (60) of North Powder, struck the crashed trailer and ejected the operator (Floyd) from the vehicle. A westbound Freightliner (CMV) and trailer, operated by Jeffrey Miles Floyd (61) of Goose Creek (SC), also struck the crashed trailer, causing it to enter the median.
A third commercial motor vehicle, a Peterbilt and trailer, operated by Jerry Kent Gray (61) of North Power, struck debris in the roadway as it passed the crash site and became inoperable due to the damage.
The operator of the Volvo (Ozgur) was assessed for injury at the scene and declined medical transport.
The operator of the Volkswagen (Robert Floyd) was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Freightliner (Jeffery Floyd) was injured and transported to a local hospital.
The operator of the Peterbilt (Gray) was not injured.
The highway was impacted for approximately 9 hours during the on-scene investigation. The investigation into the initial Volvo crash is under investigation. The secondary crashes, which involved the Volvo trailer, are also being investigated.
OSP was assisted by La Grande PD, La Grande Fire, and ODOT.
On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at approximately 2:00 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate-84, near milepost 323, in Baker County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a white Toyota HiAce, operated by Martin Christopher Liccardo (46) of Salt Lake City (UT), was traveling eastbound on Interstate-84 when it began to swerve within both eastbound lanes of travel. The vehicle left the roadway onto the soft shoulder and began to roll multiple times before coming to a rest on its roof.
The operator (Liccardo) was declared deceased at the scene.
The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by ODOT.
On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at approximately 12:38 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Hwy-26, near milepost 52, in Washington County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a white Ford F-250, operated by Frederick Henry Kortlever (90) of Astoria, was eastbound when it left its lane of travel and crashed head-on with a silver GMC Savannah, operated by Erez Yair Mayer (50) of Portland, which was traveling westbound. A westbound black Honda civic, operated by John Larson (23) of Troutdale, struck the rear of the Ford F-250 after it came to a rest in the westbound lane.
The operator of the Ford F-250 (Kortlever) was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the GMC Savannah (Erez Mayer) was declared deceased at the scene. The passengers of the GMC, a 16 year old female and a 15 year old male, were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
The operator of the Honda Civic (Larson) and passenger, Alexander Baumgardt (21), were reportedly uninjured during the crash.
The highway was impacted for approximately 5.5 hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Banks Fire and Rescue, and ODOT.
On Saturday, August 12, 2023, at approximately 7:05 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus bicycle crash on Hwy-164, near milepost 5, in Marion County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a bicyclist, Harley Auten (42) of Jefferson, was riding in the bike lane southbound on Hwy-164, through the intersection of Talbot Rd SE. A Dodge RAM 3500, operated by Brian Hammons (55) of Jefferson, turned from eastbound Talbot Rd onto southbound Hwy-164 and collided with the bicyclist.
The bicyclist (Auten) was transported to Salem Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
The operator of the Dodge (Hammons) left the scene after medical personnel arrived, but prior to LE arrival. Hammons turned himself into investigators on Sunday, August 13, and was lodged in the Marion County Jail for Hit and Run and Criminally Negligent Homicide.
The roadway was impacted for approximately 4 hours during the on-scene investigation. The investigation is on-going and no further information is available for release at this time.
Any witnesses of the incident are being asked to contact the Oregon State Police, referencing case SP23-252845.
OSP was assisted by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson Fire District, and ODOT.
Oregon State Police- Focused Patrol – Clatsop County
The Oregon State Police will be enhancing our patrol efforts in Clatsop County over the weekend of Friday, August 11 through Sunday, August 13. The Seaside Volleyball Tournament, Astoria Regatta Celebration, and ongoing Buoy 10 Salmon Fishery 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.
OSP’s presence will be focused 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 the OSPPIO@osp.oregon.gov
CORRECTION: Trampuz is the correct spelling for the Hyundai operator.
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On Saturday, August 5, 2023, at approximately 7:42 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus bicycle crash on Hwy-173, near milepost 1, in Clackamas County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a bicycle, operated by Mark Sorrenson Hendrickson (48) of Government Camp, was attempting to travel south from Timberline Lodge on SR-173. A white Hyundai Tucson, operated by Emilio Trampus (71) of Salem, was traveling north on SR-173 and failed to yield the right of way when he turned left at West Leg Rd, across the bicyclist’s lane. The bicyclist collided with the vehicle, was ejected from his bicycle, and became unresponsive in the roadway.
The bicyclist (Hendrickson) was declared deceased at the scene.
The Hyundai operator (Trampus) was not injured.
The roadway was impacted for approximately 2.5 hours while the on-scene investigation was conducted. The crash is being investigated by the Crash Reconstruction Unit.
OSP was assisted by Hoodland Fire and the Ski Bowl Patrol EMT.
On Sunday, August 6, 2023, at approximately 3:31 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Hwy-11, near milepost 33.5, in Umatilla County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a pedestrian, Carlos Antonio Perez (27) of Kennewick (WA), was struck by a vehicle under unknown circumstances. The vehicle operator did not remain on scene.
The highway was impacted for approximately 3.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP is actively investigating this incident and currently does not have further information to release.
OSP was assisted by Milton-Freewater PD, Milton-Freewater Rural Fire, and ODOT.
On Friday, August 4, 2023, at approximately 9:26 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle crash on Hwy-20, near milepost 20, in Linn County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle, operated by Seth Allen Ikaika Taylor (22) of Sweet Home, was eastbound when a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500, operated by Joshua G. Staley (35) of Sweet Home, attempted to make a left turn across Hwy-20, near Ingram St (MP 20). The Yamaha struck the side of the Dodge as it turned across the highway.
The operator of the Yamaha (Taylor) was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Dodge (Staley) remained on scene and was cooperative with investigation.
The highway was impacted for over 3 hours during the on-scene investigation. Witness statements at the scene indicated the motorcycle was traveling at a very high speeds just prior to the crash.
OSP was assisted by Lebanon Fire, Linn County SO, and ODOT.
On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at approximately 7:30 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Hwy-101, near milepost 249, in Coos County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Subaru Outback, operated by Wayne Clinton Lannin (79) of Port Orford, and a northbound Peterbilt and loaded chip trailer, operated by Daniel Warren Niehoff (42) of Coos Bay, sideswiped each other causing the Subaru Outback to lose control. The Subaru Outback began a sideways slide and crossed into the northbound lane. A northbound Jeep Grand Cherokee, operated by Connie Gene Hill (52) of Bandon, then collided with the Subaru Outback.
The operator (Wayne Lannin) of the Subaru Outback and passenger, Melinda Lannin (79) of Port Orford, were declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Jeep Grand Cherokee (Hill) was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
The Peterbilt operator (Niehoff) was uninjured.
The highway was impacted for approximately 6 hours during the on-scene investigation. Lane usage is considered the a contributing factor to the crash, however the crash is still being investigated.
OSP was assisted on scene by ODOT, Green Acres Fire, Bandon Fire, Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Coquille Police Department, Coos County District Attorney’s Office, Coos County Medical Examiner, Amling-Schroeder Funeral Service, and Southern Oregon Public Safety Chaplains.
Oregon State Police- Focused Patrol – Linn County
The Oregon State Police will be enhancing our patrol efforts in Linn County over the weekend of Friday, August 4 through Sunday, August 6. The Oregon Jamboree 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.
OSP’s presence will be focused 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 the OSPPIO@osp.oregon.gov
On Monday July 31, 2023, at about 8:00 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus bicycle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 6 in Linn County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a bicyclist, identified as Brenden Dwyer (34) of Ontario (OR), entered Highway 20 from Knox Butte Road, when It contacted a westbound Kenworth CMV (bunked, empty log truck), operated by Jamie Rowden (53) of Dallas (OR). The crash occurred in the westbound lane of Highway 20.
Dwyer suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Highway 20 was closed over 2 hours following the crash during the on-scene reconstruction investigation.
Rowden remained on scene and cooperated with investigators.
OSP was assisted by Linn County Sheriff’s Office, ODOT, and Fisher Funeral Home.
This is an ongoing investigation and will be forwarded to the Linn County District Attorney for review when complete.
On Sunday, July 30, 2023, at about 6:20 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 26, near milepost 11, in Clatsop County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Toyota Rav 4, operated by Lorelei Weber, (64) of Seaside, was traveling westbound when for unknown reasons failed to negotiate a curve. The Rav 4 left the roadway and collided with a tree. The single occupant (Weber) was declared deceased at the scene.
The roadway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Cannon Beach Fire and Rescue as well as ODOT.
On Friday, July 28, 2023, at approximately 4:26 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-20, near milepost 15, in Deschutes County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Subaru Forester, operated by Janet Diane Abelein (68) of Portland, was traveling eastbound on Hwy 20 in Tumalo when the driver made a U-turn in the middle of the highway. The Subaru was t-boned by a Ford F350, operated by Policarpo Vasquez Prudente (46) of Redmond, which was also traveling eastbound.
All occupants were transported from the scene to local hospitals for treatment.
The operator for the Subaru (Janet Abelein) was later declared deceased a the hospital. A passenger in the Subaru, Dwayne Milo Abelein (65) of Portland, received treatment for injuries.
The highway was impacted for approximately 1 hour during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriffs’ Office, Bend Fire, Sisters Fire, and ODOT.
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Oregon State Police seeking public assistance with suspect identification- Jackson County (Photo) – 07/28/23
Oregon State Police seeking public assistance with suspect identification-
The Oregon State Police is seeking assistance in identifying the vehicles and their occupants in the provided pictures. The visible license plate is not currently useful in the investigation. The vehicles were observed driving up and down the Little Applegate River and winching themselves up and around impassible locations. The Little Applegate River is the last tributary before meeting the Applegate Dam and is an essential habitat for salmon.
Possible charges are Criminal Mischief ll, Place Offensive Substance in Waters and/or Committing Unlawful Damage with a Class II ATV.
Please call the TIP line at 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP or TIP E-mail: TIP@state.or.us. Reference Case #SP23-215276.
On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at approximately 9:07 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle crash on Hwy-214, near milepost 37, in Marion County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Red Toyota Tundra, operated by Anikita A. Barsukoff (49) of Silverton, was pulling a loaded dump-trailer southbound on Hwy-214 when it started making a left hand turn into a driveway. A northbound Yamaha motorcycle, operated by Jeremy Paul Flentge (52) of Salem, collided with the red Toyota pickup, near the rear passenger side tire.
Lifesaving efforts were conducted at the scene, however the motorcycle operator (Flentge) was declared deceased.
The highway was impacted for approximately 4 hours during the on-scene investigation. The investigation is on-going.
OSP was assisted by Silverton Fire, Woodburn Ambulance, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, the Marion County Medical Examiners Office, and ODOT.
Central Point Temporary Office Relocation- Effective 8/1 to TBD-
The Oregon State Police Central Point office will be temporarily relocated to Gold Hill- 426 6th Ave, Gold Hill, OR, 97525. The temporary relocation is due to a renovation and update project at the current Central Point facility.
The office phone number will remain the same- 541-776-6114 and *OSP to reach dispatch on mobile devices.
For any questions, please call the office or email Ask.OSP@osp.oregon.gov.
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