Lane County Search & Rescue Wraps Up Busy June (Photo) -07/07/25
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7/7/25 - UPDATE
The deceased as been identified as Steve Dwaine Simmons, 66, of Marcola. Investigation by detectives determined the death was not suspicious.
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On June 21, 2025 Deputies responded to the report of a body that was found near the 92000 block of Marcola Rd. and close to the river. When deputies and Marcola Fire arrived they located a deceased male near the river at a makeshift camp. There were no obvious signs of suspicious activity. The medical examiners office was contacted and they took control of the deceased male. No further information will be released at this time due to the ongoing investigation and next of kin notifications.
In May of 2025 the Sheriff’s Office began an investigation involving an adult male communicating with a minor on-line. The resulting investigation revealed, Frank Dylan Hendricks, a 39-year-old male, engaged in illicit sexual conduct with the minor child on-line.
On June 25, 2025, the Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Cottage Grove Police Department, served a search warrant at the 2300 Block of East Main Street in Cottage Grove.
Frank Hendricks was contacted and arrested for:
Hendricks was lodged at the Lane County Jail. The investigation is ongoing. There are no further details available at this time. Thank you to the Cottage Grove Police Department, who is a member of the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
This arrest is part of an ongoing effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable members of our community. Thanks to the many agencies who participate in the Lane County ICAC Task Force and collaborate to make this work possible.
If anyone has information regarding this case or additional victims, please contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4141 and reference case #25-2889.
On June 18, 2025 Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting of a male in the 2800 block of Crocker Road. Once deputies arrived on scene they located a male who suffered a serious injury. Shortly after deputies were on scene the medics arrived and transported the male to the hospital where he is recovering. Through the investigation it was determined that this was an accidental shooting and there is no danger to the community at this time.
The following areas are NOW under a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice due to wildfire:
All areas of Rice Road near Mapleton.
All areas of Hillcrest Road near Mapleton.
All areas of 1st Ave. near Mapleton
Level 1 means: Be aware of danger in your area.