Bull elk left to waste
OSP Fish and Wildlife asking for public assistance – Lincoln County (Photo) – 01/10/24
OSP Fish and Wildlife Seeking Public Assistance in Waste of Bull Elk
Bull elk left to waste in Lincoln County
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. 10 Jan. 2024 – Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is seeking public assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for the take and waste of a bull elk in Lincoln County.
On Jan. 8, 2024, Fish and Wildlife troopers from the Newport office responded to a report of a bull elk shot and killed in a clearing near milepost 4 on Harlan Road. The carcass was located approximately 100 yards from a Weyerhauser gate above Harlan Road. The bull elk is believed to have been shot the night before. The bull elk had two hindquarters removed from the carcass and the majority of the meat was left to waste.
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 SP008527.
Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators
The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program is a collaboration between the Oregon State Police, Oregon Hunters Association, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Wildlife Coalition, Oregon Outfitter and Guides Association, and the Oregon State Marine Board.
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: Bighorn Sheep
5 Points: Rocky Mountain Goat
5 Points: Moose
5 Points: Wolf
4 Points: Elk
4 Points: Deer
4 Points: Pronghorn 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 the following fish and wildlife species. Cash rewards can also be awarded for habitat destruction, illegally obtaining hunting or angling license or tag, lending or borrowing big game tags, spotlighting, or snagging.
Cash Rewards
Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) cash rewards:
$2,000 Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, or Moose
$1,000 Elk, Deer, or Antelope
$600 Bear, Cougar, or 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:
$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey
$500 Cougar, Bobcat, Beaver (public lands only), Black bears, Bighorn Sheep, Marten, Fisher, Sierra Nevada Red Fox
$1,000 Species listed as “threatened” or “endangered” under state or federal Endangered Species Act (excludes fish)
Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association (OOGA) Cash Rewards:
$200 Acting as an Outfitter Guide for the Illegal Killing of Wildlife, Illegally Obtaining Oregon Hunting or Angling Licenses or Tags, or Illegally Offering to Act as an Outfitter Guide as defined in ORS 704.010 and 704.020.
How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity:
TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (*677)
TIP email: TIP@osp.oregon.gov (monitored Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
For more information visit: www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/fw/Pages/tip.aspx
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About the Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon.
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OSP Fish and Wildlife Division asks for public’s help to identify poachers – Umatilla County (Photo) – 01/09/24
OSP Fish and Wildlife Division asks for public’s help to identify poachers
Unlawful take and waste of cow elk near Cold Springs Reservoir and Kosmos Road
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. 8 Dec. 2024 – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful take and waste of multiple cow elk in Umatilla County.
On Jan. 6, 2024, Fish and Wildlife troopers received a report of three dead cow elk located on private property in the Columbia Basin Unit near Cold Springs Reservoir and Kosmos Road. The three elk had been shot the night before. All three cows were left to waste.
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. Please reference case number is SP24006650.
Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators
The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program is a collaboration between the Oregon State Police, Oregon Hunters Association, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Wildlife Coalition, Oregon Outfitter and Guides Association, and the Oregon State Marine Board.
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: Bighorn Sheep
5 Points: Rocky Mountain Goat
5 Points: Moose
5 Points: Wolf
4 Points: Elk
4 Points: Deer
4 Points: Pronghorn 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 the following fish and wildlife species. Cash rewards can also be awarded for habitat destruction, illegally obtaining hunting or angling license or tag, lending or borrowing big game tags, spotlighting, or snagging.
Cash Rewards
Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) cash rewards:
$2,000 Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, or Moose
$1,000 Elk, Deer, or Antelope
$600 Bear, Cougar, or 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:
$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey
$500 Cougar, Bobcat, Beaver (public lands only), Black bears, Bighorn Sheep, Marten, Fisher, Sierra Nevada Red Fox
$1,000 Species listed as “threatened” or “endangered” under state or federal Endangered Species Act (excludes fish)
Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association (OOGA) Cash Rewards:
$200 Acting as an Outfitter Guide for the Illegal Killing of Wildlife, Illegally Obtaining Oregon Hunting or Angling Licenses or Tags, or Illegally Offering to Act as an Outfitter Guide as defined in ORS 704.010 and 704.020.
How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity:
TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (*677)
TIP email: TIP@osp.oregon.gov (monitored Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
For more information visit: www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/fw/Pages/tip.aspx
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About the Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon.
Hood River County, Ore. 05 Jan. 2024– On Friday, January 5, 2024, at 8:59 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash just off westbound Interstate 84 exit 62, in Hood River County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Chevrolet Colorado, operated by Miranda Kaylyn Archer (36) of Goldendale (WA), was traveling westbound on Interstate 84 when it took the Exit 62 off-ramp. The Chevrolet left the roadway on the exit ramp, went over the guardrail, and down an embankment. The vehicle came to rest on its roof in the parking lot of the Columbia River Villas.
The operator (Archer) was declared deceased at the scene.
A male juvenile (13) was transported by Life Flight to an area hospital.
The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. At this time, speed is a suspected contributing factor to the crash.
OSP was assisted by the Hood River Police Department, Hood River Sheriff’s Office, Hood River Fire, and ODOT.
About the Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon.
K-9 Unit
Traffic stop leads to seizure of 100 lbs. of crystal meth (Photo) – 01/08/24
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. 8 Dec. 2024 – An Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop in Douglas County led to the seizure of 100 pounds of methamphetamine.
On Jan. 4, 2024, at approximately 12:15 p.m., an OSP K-9 team stopped a vehicle on Interstate 5 northbound in Douglas County for a traffic violation. A K-9 was deployed to sniff the outside of the vehicle and alerted to the presence of illegal drugs.
A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a total of 100 pounds of crystal meth located in two large bags in the vehicle’s trunk.
The stop resulted in the arrest of two suspects including the vehicle operator Edgar Rene Revolorio (28) of San Bernadino, CA, and passenger Surely Nalley Molina Escalante (35) also of San Bernadino, CA.
The investigation is ongoing and no additional information is available for release at this time.
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About the Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon.
On Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at approximately 5:27 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a multiple-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 5, near milepost 35, in Jackson County.
The preliminary investigation indicated that the Chevrolet Suburban, operated by Helen Marie Cain (64) of Central Point, crashed into the center wire barrier for unknown reasons. The initial crash led to multiple subsequent crashes within the same scene. A total of nine vehicles from the crash scene were damaged.
The operator of a Toyota Tercel, Douglas James Flood (81) of Gold Hill, was pronounced deceased following transport to a local hospital. Flood was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The operator of the Chevrolet Suburban (Cain) and Courtney Marie Clark (38) of Grants Pass, the driver of a Ford Focus involved in the crash, were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Six additional vehicles were damaged in the crash with no reported injuries:
- Mercedes Van operated by Darren Mitchell Brown (36) of Lebanon
- Honda CR-V operated by Brandi Lynn Teske Williams (56) of Grants Pass
- Ford F-150 operated by Leo Jackson (71) of Central Point
- Honda Civic operated by Frances Hammond (76) of Eugene
- Honda CR-V operated by Erich Martin Buer (53) of Grants Pass
- Ford Mustang operated by Kody Aaron Cox (47) of Grants Pass
The freeway was impacted, and traffic was detoured, for approximately five hours due to the crash.
OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Fire Department, Mercy Flights, Central Point Police Department, Jackson County District Attorney’s Office, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
On Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at approximately 9:35 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Hwy. 101, near milepost 291, in Curry County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Toyota Corolla, operated by Josiah James Selvy (19) of Port Orford, was traveling northbound on Hwy. 101 when it crossed into the southbound lane and collided head-on with a Chevy 2500 pulling a 26-foot trailer.
The driver of the Chevy, Leslie Lewis Martin (80) of Clearlake (WA), swerved to avoid the Toyota, however, was stopped by the guardrail. The Toyota was pushed back into the southbound lane where it stopped.
Selvy, the operator of the Toyota, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Martin, the operator of the Chevy, and a passenger were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two dogs in the vehicle were taken to a local animal rescue for temporary care.
The highway was impacted for approximately 2.5 hours. OSP was assisted by the Curry County Sheriff’s Office, Sixes River Fire Department, Langlois Fire Department, Cal Ore Ambulance, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Vandalized road signs
OSP Seeking Information — Wasco County – Vandalism (Photo) – 01/04/24
OSP Seeking Information – Wasco County – Vandalism
Vandalized road signs
WASCO COUNTY, Ore. 03 Jan. 2024 – On Dec. 21, 2023, Oregon State Police responded to a report of multiple road signs that had been cut down and removed in Wasco County. The investigation determined that seven Oregon Department of Transportation Road signs had been removed sometime between Dec. 15-20, 2023. Signs were removed from US 97, OR 293, and OR 218 in Wasco County. The signs were discarded on OR 293 near milepost 3. The estimated repair cost for each sign is approximately $500.
OSP is asking anyone who may have information related to this incident to call dispatch at *677 and reference case number SP23-400394.
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About the Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon.
The correct name for the suspect is Fullington William Frazer III (22)
On Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at approximately 7:51 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 224 westbound near SE Freeman Way in Clackamas County.
The preliminary investigation indicated that a gray Dodge Caliber operated by Fallington William Frazer III, 22, of Oregon City, was traveling northbound on Highway 224 and ran a red light. The Dodge Caliber crashed into a gray Subaru Forester and a silver Toyota Prius traveling westbound causing the Subaru to crash into a steel utility pole.
The driver of the Subaru, Fleetwood Mars Mozee, 37, of Multnomah was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger of the Dodge Caliber, Mitchell Scott Barr, 24, of Milwaukie was also pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver and passenger of the Prius were not injured.
Frazer was transported to a local hospital with injuries. He was arrested for manslaughter, DUII, reckless driving, and reckless endangering.
Highway 224 was impacted for approximately seven hours. Oregon State Police was assisted by Milwaukie Police Department, Clackamas County Fire, the Clackamas County Medical Examiner, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
UPDATE: 12/29/23
On October 12, 2023 at approximately 7:32pm, Jesse Carl Ross, 43, of Corvallis, MT was driving a Chevy Silverado northbound on the highway when he crossed the center line, sideswiped a southbound semi-truck and trailer and struck a Toyota RAV4 driven by Gary Rutledge, 57, head-on. The SUV caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames after the crash. The crash occurred about two miles south of Terrebonne. Gary Rutledge, his wife Michelle, 53, and their two children, Kate, 15, and Ryan, 17, both Reynolds High School students, died at the scene. They were on their way to view the solar eclipse in Central Oregon.
Ross was indicted on 4 Counts of Manslaughter in the First Degree in Deschutes County and a nationwide warrant was issued for his arrest. Ross turned himself to the Deschutes County Jail on 12/26/2023. Ross is facing other charges of DUII, Reckless Driving, and Reckless Endangering.
Ross was arraigned on 12/28/2023 and bail was kept at $2 Million.
On Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 7:27 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Hwy-97, near milepost 118, in Deschutes County.
All fatal traffic crashes are tragic. When an entire family is lost, the tragic becomes the horrific.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Jesse Carl Ross (43) of Corvallis (MT), was northbound when it crossed the center line, sideswiped a southbound Kenworth commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Thiara Onkar Singh (50) of Livingston (CA), and then struck a Toyota Rav4, operated by Gary J Rutledge (57) of Troutdale, head on. The Toyota subsequently caught fire and became fully engulfed.
The operator of the Toyota, Gary Rutledge, and passengers- Michelle Jean Windsor Rutledge (53), Kate Rutledge (15), and Ryan Rutledge (17)- were all declared deceased at the scene. All of the deceased were related as immediate family members.
The operator of the Chevrolet (Ross) was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
The operator of the Kenworth (Singh) was not injured.
The highway was impacted for approximately 4 hours during the on-scene investigation. The Oregon State Police is working with the district attorney’s office in continuance of the investigation.
OSP was assisted by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Redmond Fire, Redmond PD, and ODOT.
OSP is requesting any witnesses to this crash contact the Oregon State Police at *OSP and reference case SP23326671.
Graphic Photo
Enhanced Patrols Planned for Josephine County New Year’s Eve (Photo) – 12/28/23
Enhanced Patrols Planned for Josephine County New Year’s Eve
Multi-agency effort to curb impaired driving
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. 28 Dec. 2023 – Oregon State Police is partnering with the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office and Grants Police Department to increase patrols on New Year’s Eve throughout Josephine County. This is a high priority holiday, as Josephine County has experienced higher than normal rates of intoxicated drivers over New Year’s Eve in the past.
Officers, deputies, and troopers will be focusing on DUII and other Fatal-5 violations that are statistically shown to contribute to serious injury and fatal crashes. Fatal 5 violations include:
- Speed
- Occupant Safety
- Lane Usage
- Impaired Driving
- Distracted Driving
In 2023 alone (Jan 1-Dec 21), OSP has arrested more than 2,657 suspects for DUII statewide. This is up 2.5 percent from 2022 with 2,593 arrests. In 2023, OSP has arrested approximately 355 suspects for DUII in Josephine and Jackson counties with 200 arrests in Jackson County and 155 arrests in Josephine County.
OSP station commanders in southern Oregon have shared that impaired driving has become a prolific problem in the region. They are asking for the public’s help in reducing impaired driving to keep Oregonians safe while traveling this holiday season.
In addition to this targeted southern Oregon saturation patrol, OSP will have extra troopers focused on impaired driving throughout the state on New Year’s Eve. If you plan to consume impairing substances, always make plans for a sober ride home such as taxis or ride share apps or designating a completely sober driver.
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About the Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon.
Suspects
OSP Fish and Wildlife asking for public assistance — Tillamook County (Photo) – 12/27/23
TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore. 27 Dec. 2023 – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is seeking public assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for vandalizing an Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) walk-in-only gate in Tillamook County. The gate is located on Lost Creek off McPherson Creek Road.
Troopers placed a trail camera near the Lost Creek OHA gate. The suspects vandalized the gate and opened it during the first rifle season elk.
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 SP23386178.
Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators
The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program is a collaboration between the Oregon State Police, Oregon Hunters Association, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Wildlife Coalition, Oregon Outfitter and Guides Association, and the Oregon State Marine Board.
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: Bighorn Sheep
5 Points: Rocky Mountain Goat
5 Points: Moose
5 Points: Wolf
4 Points: Elk
4 Points: Deer
4 Points: Pronghorn 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 the following fish and wildlife species. Cash rewards can also be awarded for habitat destruction, illegally obtaining hunting or angling license or tag, lending or borrowing big game tags, spotlighting, or snagging.
Cash Rewards
Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) cash rewards:
$2,000 Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, or Moose
$1,000 Elk, Deer, or Antelope
$600 Bear, Cougar, or 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:
$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey
$500 Cougar, Bobcat, Beaver (public lands only), Black bears, Bighorn Sheep, Marten, Fisher, Sierra Nevada Red Fox
$1,000 Species listed as “threatened” or “endangered” under state or federal Endangered Species Act (excludes fish)
Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association (OOGA) Cash Rewards:
$200 Acting as an Outfitter Guide for the Illegal Killing of Wildlife, Illegally Obtaining Oregon Hunting or Angling Licenses or Tags, or Illegally Offering to Act as an Outfitter Guide as defined in ORS 704.010 and 704.020.
How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity:
TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (*677)
TIP email: TIP@osp.oregon.gov (monitored Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
For more information visit: www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/fw/Pages/tip.aspx
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About the Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon.
On Sunday, December 24, 2023, at approximately 6:37 a.m., the Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 82 near milepost 1 in Umatilla County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Chevy Traverse, operated by Jose Angel Alonso (32) of San Diego, CA, was driving westbound when it hit the barrier on the bridge. The Chevy then crossed the highway into the dirt median where it rolled and a minor passenger was ejected.
The ejected minor passenger was declared deceased on scene. Two other minor passengers were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The operator of the Chevy, (Alonso) was checked by EMS and remained at the scene during the investigation.
The highway was impacted for approximately three hours, during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Umatilla Police Department, Umatilla Fire, and Oregon Department of Transportation.
Cow elk left to waste_Tillamook County
OSP Fish & Wildlife Seek Public Assistance — Tillamook County (Photo) – 12/22/23
OSP Fish & Wildlife Seek Public Assistance – Tillamook County
Unlawful take and waste of cow elk
TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore. 22 Dec. 2023 – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful take and waste of a cow elk in Tillamook County.
On Nov. 28, 2023, Fish and Wildlife troopers responded to a report of a dead cow elk in the Trask Unit near Bales Creek Road. The cow elk had been shot with only the hindquarters taken. The remainder of the cow elk had been left to waste.
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. Please reference case number is SP23377229.
Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators
The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program is a collaboration between the Oregon State Police, Oregon Hunters Association, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Wildlife Coalition, Oregon Outfitter and Guides Association, and the Oregon State Marine Board.
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: Bighorn Sheep
5 Points: Rocky Mountain Goat
5 Points: Moose
5 Points: Wolf
4 Points: Elk
4 Points: Deer
4 Points: Pronghorn 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 the following fish and wildlife species. Cash rewards can also be awarded for habitat destruction, illegally obtaining hunting or angling license or tag, lending or borrowing big game tags, spotlighting, or snagging.
Cash Rewards
Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) cash rewards:
$2,000 Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, or Moose
$1,000 Elk, Deer, or Antelope
$600 Bear, Cougar, or 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:
$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey
$500 Cougar, Bobcat, Beaver (public lands only), Black bears, Bighorn Sheep, Marten, Fisher, Sierra Nevada Red Fox
$1,000 Species listed as “threatened” or “endangered” under state or federal Endangered Species Act (excludes fish)
Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association (OOGA) Cash Rewards:
$200 Acting as an Outfitter Guide for the Illegal Killing of Wildlife, Illegally Obtaining Oregon Hunting or Angling Licenses or Tags, or Illegally Offering to Act as an Outfitter Guide as defined in ORS 704.010 and 704.020.
How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity:
TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (*677)
TIP email: TIP@osp.oregon.gov (monitored Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
For more information visit: www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/fw/Pages/tip.aspx
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About the Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon.
On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at approximately 11:16 a.m., the Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 101 near milepost 3.5 (Astoria-Megler Bridge) in Clatsop County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound 2001 Acura CL, operated by Jean Ormiston (81) of Ocean Park Washington, crossed the centerline for unknown reasons. A northbound 2011 Ford Van, operated by Scott Sargeant (63) of Ilwaco, WA, collided head-on with the Acura.
The operator of the Acura (Ormiston), was declared deceased on scene. Two juvenile passengers of the Acura were transported to a local hospital, one with major injuries.
The operator of the Ford (Sargeant) and his passenger, Eric Sargeant (62) were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, however, heavy area fog reduced visibility and may have been a contributing factor. Additionally, it was also determined that Ormiston was likely not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash. The investigation has revealed that the other driver and all involved passengers were likely wearing their seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The highway was affected for approximately 4 hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Washington Department of Transportation, Astoria Fire Department, Astoria Police Department and Oregon Department of Transportation.
On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at approximately 7:04 a.m., the Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20 near milepost 267 in Malheur County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Toyota Tundra, operated by Tad Stringam (48) of Prineville, was traveling east across the Nyssa Snake River Bridge when it slid into the westbound lane of travel. A commercial motor vehicle, operated by Jose Ambriz (64) of Heyburn ID, was traveling west across the bridge at the time and swerved, trying to avoid the collision. The Toyota struck the commercial motor vehicle and the driver of the Tundra was ejected.
The operator of the Toyota (Stringam), was found deceased by the side of the Toyota.
A female passenger of the Toyota, Tami Stringam (48) of Bend, was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
The highway was impacted for approximately three hours.
OSP was assisted by Nyssa Police Department, Ontario Rescue 1, Idaho State Police, Canyon County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho Department of Transportation, and Oregon Department of Transportation.
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About the Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon.
On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at approximately 7:45 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 78 near milepost 11 in Harney County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Ford Ranger, operated by Gwendallen Koepke (19), of Princeton, was westbound when it left the westbound shoulder and rolled multiple times, coming to rest on its top.
Koepke was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected during the rollover event. There were patches of ice in the area, suggesting road conditions may have been a contributing factor.
Koepke was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries and was declared deceased.
OSP was assisted by Harney County Sheriff’s Office, Burns-Fire Department and Harney County EMS.
On Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, shortly after midnight, Oregon State Police troopers responded to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Highway 97 at NW Maple Avenue near Redmond.
The preliminary investigation indicated that Deschutes County 9-1-1 received a call of a person sitting in the median of an unlighted portion of Highway 97 near the NE Maple Avenue overpass at approximately 12:19 a.m.
A short time later, Corey Lee Smith, 52, of Warm Springs was in the right northbound lane of Highway 97 when he was struck by a Ford F-150 operated by Brandon Wayne Boland, 48, of Redmond.
Smith was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Ford and a passenger were uninjured.
The northbound lanes of Highway 97 were closed for approximately three hours.
OSP was assisted by the Redmond Police Department, Redmond Fire Department, and Oregon Department of Transportation.
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About the Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon.
On Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at approximately 7:14 p.m., Oregon State Police troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 near milepost 128 south of Redmond.
The preliminary investigation indicated that a white Ford Econoline van was northbound on Highway 97 and drove onto the shoulder of the highway for an unknown reason. The driver lost control of the vehicle and drove across both northbound lanes, the center median, and into the southbound “A” lane. The van collided with a silver 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was traveling southbound.
The driver of the van, Ghandi Lakshmi Satya Sai Yerramsetti (23) of Redmond, and the passenger of the Jeep, Christy Lee Bigelow (29) of Bend, both sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Jeep, Nicholas Loren Husted (32) of Bend was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
During the crash investigation, Highway 97 was closed and traffic detoured. A suspected impaired driver struck an Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) vehicle that was diverting traffic at 61st Street. The suspect, Nicholas Jason Cardone (33) of Bend, was arrested for DUII by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. The operator of the ODOT vehicle was evaluated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
An additional non-injury crash occurred in the southbound lane near the crash scene and Lylliane Walczyk (20) was arrested for DUII.
Oregon State Police was assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Bend Fire Department, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
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About the Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon.
Josephine County Officer Involved Shooting
Officer Involved Shooting – Josephine County (Photo) – 12/15/23
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. 15 Dec. 2023 – On Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, law enforcement officers from Oregon State Police, Grants Pass Police Department, and Josephine County Sheriff’s Office were searching for a suspect in a homicide investigation. At approximately 12:10 p.m. the suspect was located in a vehicle near Grants Pass and fled from law enforcement officers who pursued the suspect. The pursuit ended at Highway 199 and Allen Creek Road.
During the course of the incident, law enforcement officers from all three agencies discharged their duty weapons. The suspect, identified as Kelly Lynn Mason (48), was pronounced deceased on scene.
At least one law enforcement 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 Senate Bill 111 deadly force incidents.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation of the incident. This team is comprised of investigators from numerous agencies and is overseen by the Josephine County District Attorney’s Office.
Per the standard protocols, all future media releases related to this incident will come from the Josephine County District Attorney’s Office.
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On Wednesday, December 13, at approximately 1:37 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 126E near milepost 35, in Lane County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Saturn sedan, operated by Delbert Hughes Jr. (57) of McKenzie Bridge, was traveling eastbound when it left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a telephone pole.
Hughes Jr. was declared deceased at the scene.
The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office and ODOT.
On Saturday, December 9, at approximately 11:51 p.m. the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 99E near milepost 40 in Marion County.
The preliminary investigation indicated that a Ford Explorer, operated by Mario Cantor-Chocolate (36) of Canby, was traveling northbound when it crossed the centerline and struck a gray Toyota Highlander, operated by Eva Arango-Cortes (44) of Salem, head-on.
The operator of the Ford (Cantor-Chocolate) and the operator of the Toyota were declared deceased on-scene.
A passenger of the Toyota, Flaviano Rodriguez-Hilario (35) of Salem, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
The highway was impacted for approximately 4 hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Salem Police Department, Marion County Medical Examiners, Marion County Fire District, and ODOT.
This Flash Alert was delayed during next of kin notification.
Drugs and Firearm Seized
Oregon State Police traffic stop results in major drug seizure (Photo) – 12/14/23
LINN COUNTY, Ore. 14 Dec. 2023 – A traffic stop in Linn County led to a major drug seizure including methamphetamine, heroin, a loaded firearm, and cocaine.
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, an Oregon State Police trooper initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 5 just south of Highway 34 after observing a traffic violation. The trooper contacted the single occupant of the vehicle and obtained legal authority to search the vehicle. As a result of the search, the following items were seized:
- 42 pounds of methamphetamine
- Seven pounds of heroin
- A loaded pistol
- A small amount of cocaine
Allan Alexis Medina of Puyallup, WA, was arrested for several crimes related to the seizure. The investigation is ongoing and no additional information is available for release at this time.
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About the Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon.
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Reward Update- OSP Fish & Wildlife seeks public assistance to identify poacher (Photo) – 12/14/23
Reward Update- The Columbia County OHA is offering a $1,500 TIP reward and the property owners are matching that with a $1,500 reward- totaling an additional $3,000 for information leading to the prosecution of any suspect(s).
OSP Fish & Wildlife seeks public assistance to identify poacher
Bull elk left to waste near Scappoose
SCAPPOOSE, Ore. 29 Nov. 2023 – 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 taken and left to waste sometime between 5 p.m. on Nov. 28, 2023, and 7 a.m. on Nov. 29, 2023. The large bull elk was left to waste on Dutch Canyon Road near Scappoose with no effort to remove any meat. This bull was well known and considered to be part of the Miller Herd.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Sr. Trooper Scott Bernardi through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (mobile) or contact Sr. Trooper Bernardi at (503) 410-4165 or scott.bernardi@osp.oregon.gov.
Photo 1: Bull elk alive on the afternoon of Nov. 28, 2023
Photo 2: Deceased bull elk with its antlers removed on the morning of Nov. 29, 2023
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Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators
The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program is a collaboration between the Oregon State Police, Oregon Hunters Association, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Wildlife Coalition, Oregon Outfitter and Guides Association and the Oregon State Marine Board.
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 the following big game mammals.
Preference Point Rewards:
*5 Points-Bighorn Sheep
*5 Points-Rocky Mountain Goat
*5 Points-Moose
*5 Points-Wolf
*4 Points-Elk
*4 Points-Deer
*4 Points-Pronghorn 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 the following fish and wildlife species. Cash rewards can also be awarded for habitat destruction, illegally obtaining hunting or angling license or tag, lending or borrowing big game tags, spotlighting, or snagging.
Cash rewards:
Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) Cash Rewards:
$2,000 Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat or Moose
$1,000 Elk, Deer or Antelope
$600 Bear, Cougar or 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:
$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey
$500 Cougar, Bobcat, Beaver (public lands only), Black bears, Bighorn Sheep, Marten, Fisher, Sierra Nevada Red Fox
$1,000 Species listed as “threatened” or “endangered” under state or federal Endangered Species Act (excludes fish)
Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association (OOGA) Cash Rewards
$200 Acting as an Outfitter Guide for the Illegal Killing of Wildlife, Illegally Obtaining Oregon Hunting or Angling Licenses or Tags, or Illegally Offering to Act as an Outfitter Guide as defined in ORS 704.010 and 704.020.
How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity
TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (*677)
TIP email: TIP@osp.oregon.gov (Monitored M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
For more information visit: www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/fw/Pages/tip.aspx
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About the Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon.
Update: Crash date corrected to December 8.
On Dec. 9, 2023, at approximately 5:54 p.m. the Oregon State Police responded to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Interstate 5 southbound near milepost 75 in Josephine County near Wolf Creek.
The preliminary investigation indicated the victim, Tami Lee (62) of Medford, was operating a Kia and is believed to have struck an animal and exited the vehicle to check on the animal. Lee was then struck in the slow lane by a Freightliner commercial motor vehicle operated by Bradley Dean Guile (65) of Elmira.
Lee was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the semi-truck remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
The highway was impacted for approximately one hour.
OSP was assisted by Wolf Creek Fire, Rural Metro Fire, and the Oregon Dept. of Transportation.
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