The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is seeking public assistance identifying the person(s) responsible for the unlawful taking of four antelope in Harney County.
On January 17, 2022, a Fish and Wildlife Trooper from Burns responded to a report of two dead, and two injured antelope on private property adjacent to Highway 78 near milepost 33 and Rodeo Lane. This location is about four miles south of Crane, Oregon.
The two severely injured antelope had to be euthanized due to their injuries and none of the antelope could be salvaged.
The unlawful take is believed to have occurred sometime during the evening of January 16 to the early morning hours of January 17.
OSP is urging anyone with information regarding this case to call the Oregon State Police Tip-line at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@state.or.us. Reference case # SP22-013307.
***Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators***
The Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward offers preference points or cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, Furbearers, Game Fish and Shellfish. Cash rewards can also be awarded for turning in people who destroy habitat, illegally obtain licenses/tags, and for the unlawful lending/borrowing of big game tags.
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
CASH REWARDS:
* $1,000 Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goat and Moose
* $500 Elk, Deer, and Antelope
* $300 Bear, Cougar, and Wolf
* $300 Habitat Destruction
* $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl
* $100 Furbearers
* $100 Game Fish and Shellfish
On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at approximately 9:30 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Hwy 97 near milepost 129.
Preliminary investigation revealed a pedestrian, identified as Anthony Manuel Hernandez (40) of Madras, was walking in the lanes of travel when he was struck by a southbound black Mercedes GI5, operated by Howard Dietrich (45) of Portland. Hernandez had run out of fuel and was walking back to his vehicle at the time of the crash.
Hernandez sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.
OSP was assisted by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.
On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at approximately 4:18 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single motor vehicle crash on Hwy 20 near milepost 34.
Preliminary investigation revealed an eastbound white 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Jasper June Keeney (18) of Sweet Home, lost control while negotiating a curve and rolled into the eastbound ditch, coming to rest on its top.
Keeney suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.
Highway 20 was closed for 4.5 hours following the crash.
OSP was assisted by the Sweet Home Fire & Rescue and ODOT.
***Update***Suspect Arrested***
On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Sergio Suarez Sanchez was arrested after his release from the hospital. He was lodged in the Jefferson County Jail on the following charges:
1. Manslaughter 1st Degree
2. Manslaughter 2nd Degree
3. Criminally Negligent Homicide
4. Assault 3rd Degree (DUII)
5. DUII - Alcohol
6. Reckless Driving
7. Reckless Endangering
8. Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree
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On Monday, January 17, 2022, at approximately 10:34 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 361 near milepost 3.
Preliminary investigation revealed a southbound black Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by Sergio Suarez Sanchez (36) of Madras, crossed into northbound lanes and collided head-on with a gray Ram 3500, operated by John Wallace (60) of Metolius.
Both drivers were transported to area hospitals with injuries. The passenger in the Ram truck, Anna Wallace (56) of Metolius, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Hwy 361 was closed for approximately 5 hours for collision reconstruction. This crash is being investigated as a criminal matter. Updates will be given when appropriate.
OSP as assisted by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.
Update-Pedestrian name released
The pedestrian has been identified as Luis Manuel Torres Rivera (44) of Lynnwood, Washington.
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On Sunday January 16th, 2022 at approximately 12:12 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Interstate 84 near mile post 295.
Preliminary investigation revealed a westbound Volkswagen Passat, operated by Karli McKim (21) of La Grande, struck a pedestrian who was standing in the lane of travel.
The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. The name of the pedestrian will be released when appropriate.
OSP was assisted by Baker County Sheriff’s Office, Baker City Fire Department and ODOT.
Update-Name released of pedestrian
The pedestrian has been identified as Marcos Pinto Balam (30) of Milwaukie.
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On Sunday, January 16th, 2022 at about 7:45 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a pedestrian that appeared to be deceased on the shoulder of Hwy 99E near milepost 14.
Preliminary investigation revealed an unknown vehicle struck a pedestrian. The name of the pedestrian will be released when appropriate.
The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Hwy 99E was closed for over three hours while the Oregon State Police investigated the incident.
OSP was assisted by ODOT, Oregon City PD and Clackamas County ME's Office.
On Saturday, January 15, 2022, at approximately 6:46 PM, Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to report of a motor vehicle versus pedestrian crash near milepost 35 on Hwy 58 near milepost 35.
Preliminary investigation revealed a westbound white Kia Soul, operated by Robert Anthony Fraser (53) of Oakridge, struck a pedestrian, Dale Michael Roberts (71) of Oakridge, who was crossing the lanes of travel.
Roberts sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased while being transported to an area hospital. Investigation revealed FRASER displayed indicators of impairment and was subsequently arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. Further charges will be determined by the Lane County District Attorney at the completion of the investigation.
OSP was assisted by Oakridge Police Department, Oakridge Fire Department and ODOT.
On Friday, January 14, 2022 at approximately 5:25 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 42 near milepost 75.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a 1999 Ford Ranger Pickup, operated by James Chittum Jr. (75) of Roseburg, was southbound on Landers Avenue approaching the Highway 42 intersection. The Ford Ranger entered Highway 42 and into the path of a westbound Harley Davidson Motorcycle, operated by Brian Porter (54) of Roseburg. The Harley Davidson motorcycle crashed with the Ford Ranger causing Porter to be ejected from the motorcycle. Two eastbound passenger cars, a Toyota Avalon, operated by Max GODEK (73) of Winston, and a Honda Civic, operated by Sylas Moore-Fain (28) of Dillard, collided with Porter in the roadway.
Porter sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Porter was wearing a helmet and all others involved were wearing safety belts.
OSP was assisted by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Winston Police Department, Douglas County Fire District 2, Winston-Dillard Fire Department and ODOT.
On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at approximately 7:04 AM Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle collision on Hwy 22W near MP 9.
Preliminary investigation revealed a westbound maroon Toyota Camry, operated by Elisabeth Robin (34) of Grand Ronde, crossed over into oncoming lanes for unknown reasons and collided head-on with an eastbound maroon International semi-truck hauling logs, operated by Travis Flatt (31) of Toledo.
Robin was transported to the Salem Hospital with life threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased. Flatt remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
Hwy 22W was closed for approximately 7 hours. NWFF Environmental Services responded to address a fuel spill as a result of the collision.
OSP was assisted by Polk County Sheriff's Office, Polk County Fire and Medics and ODOT.
On Monday, January 10th, 2022 at approximately 8:51 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash on Hwy 30 near milepost 59.
Preliminary investigation revealed an eastbound white 2021 Toyota Camry, operated by Austin Nash (28) of Rainier, lost control while negotiating a curve and slid into the oncoming lane, colliding head-on with a black Ford Explorer, operated by Brendan Smith (29) of Clatskanie.
Nash suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Smith remained at the scene.
Highway 30 was closed for 3 hours following the crash.
OSP was assisted by the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Columbia River Fire & Rescue and ODOT.
On January 8, 2022, at 10:36 A.M. a concerned citizen reported to the Oregon State Police and ODFW personnel of finding a collared deceased wolf on Parsnip Creek RD in Wallowa County, approximately 6 miles southeast of Wallowa, OR. OSP Troopers and ODFW personnel responded to the area and located a deceased collared wolf. The initial investigation revealed that the wolf likely died as a result of being shot. The wolf, OR 106, was a two-year-old collared female. OR 106 was a lone wolf that dispersed from the Chesnimnus Pack.
OSP is urging anyone with information regarding this case to call the Oregon State Police Tip-line at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@state.or.us. Reference case # SP22006179.
***Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators***
The Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward offers preference points or cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, Furbearers, Game Fish and Shellfish. Cash rewards can also be awarded for turning in people who destroy habitat, illegally obtain licenses/tags, and for the unlawful lending/borrowing of big game tags.
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
CASH REWARDS:
* $1,000 Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goat and Moose
* $500 Elk, Deer, and Antelope
* $300 Bear, Cougar, and Wolf
* $300 Habitat Destruction
* $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl
* $100 Furbearers
* $100 Game Fish and Shellfish
On January 6, 2022, Grants Pass Parks & Recreation contacted the Oregon State Police to report that a deceased goose had been located in a suitcase at Riverside Park in Grants Pass. Previous incidents have occurred at Riverside Park and Baker Park involving both geese and ducks shot and disposed of in a garbage bag. All of the birds were left to waste.
OSP is seeking anyone with information regarding this case to call the Oregon State Police Tip-line at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@state.or.us. Reference case #SP22004647.
***Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators***
The Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward offers preference points or cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, Furbearers, Game Fish and Shellfish. Cash rewards can also be awarded for turning in people who destroy habitat, illegally obtain licenses/tags, and for the unlawful lending/borrowing of big game tags.
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
CASH REWARDS:
* $1,000 Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goat and Moose
* $500 Elk, Deer, and Antelope
* $300 Bear, Cougar, and Wolf
* $300 Habitat Destruction
* $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl
* $100 Furbearers
* $100 Game Fish and Shellfish
***UPDATE***The pedestrian has been identified as Sophia Romero (34) of Coos Bay. ___________________________
On Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at approximately 10:58 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on Highway 101 near milepost 239.
Preliminary investigation revealed a southbound Toyota 4Runner, operated by a 17-year-old of Coos Bay, struck a pedestrian that was crossing the roadway. Weather and low visibility are being investigated as contributing factors.
The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. The name will be release when appropriate.
The southbound lanes of Hwy 101 were closed for several hours.
OSP was assisted by Coos Bay Fire and Rescue, Coos Bay Police, Coos County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.
On Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at approximately 1:50 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 220.
Preliminary investigation revealed a southbound Chrysler PT Cruiser, operated by Michael Elliott (79) of Sublimity, collided with a Volvo semi-tractor that was being towed. The Chevrolet tow truck, operated by Walker Farnham (26) of Eugene, is owned by A+ Towing.
Elliot was transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis where he was later pronounced deceased. Farnham was uninjured.
Interstate 5 remained open to traffic.
OSP was assisted by Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Albany Medics, Halsey Rescue.
On Monday, January 3, 2022 at approximately 9:51 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 97 near milepost 113.
Preliminary investigation revealed a northbound Dodge Durango, operated by Jared Lewis (39) of Redmond, lost control while passing on icy roads. The Durango spun broadside into the southbound lane where it collided with an International 749 utility truck, operated by Colton Jennings (26) of Bandon.
Lewis, as well as his passengers, Kristopher Frisbee (44) of Redmond and Heather Good (40) of Redmond, sustained fatal injuries and were all pronounced deceased. Jennings was not injured.
Hwy 97 was closed for approximately 5 hours.
OSP was assisted by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Redmond Fire Department and ODOT.
On Monday, January 3, 2022 at approximately 6:03 AM, Oregon State Troopers and emergency personnel responded to two-vehicle crash on Hwy 126 near milepost 12.
Preliminary investigation revealed an eastbound Chevrolet pickup, operated by John Sacco (24) of Redmond, crossed into the westbound lane and collided head-on with a Freightliner pulling a standard 53' box trailer, operated by Harold Blan Jr. (59) of Prineville.
Sacco sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Blan Jr. was treated on-scene for his injuries.
Hwy 126 was closed for approximately 6 hours and a detour was in place by ODOT.
OSP was assisted by Crook County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.
On December 9, 2021, at approximately 7:00 P.M., Troopers from the Springfield Patrol Office responded to a report of a buck deer unlawfully killed near Upper Camp Creek Road in Springfield.
It was reported that a white male described as 5’1” tall with brown hair and a brown beard was witnessed cutting off the head of the buck. The male fled in a late 90’s white Chevrolet flatbed diesel pickup. The deer was donated to a local church.
OSP is seeking anyone with information regarding this case to call the Oregon State Police Tip-line at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@state.or.us Reference case #SP21-342721.
***Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators***
The Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward offers preference points or cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, Furbearers, Game Fish and Shellfish. Cash rewards can also be awarded for turning in people who destroy habitat, illegally obtain licenses/tags, and for the unlawful lending/borrowing of big game tags.
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
CASH REWARDS:
* $1,000 Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goat and Moose
* $500 Elk, Deer, and Antelope
* $300 Bear, Cougar, and Wolf
* $300 Habitat Destruction
* $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl
* $100 Furbearers
* $100 Game Fish and Shellfish
The Western States Traffic Safety Coalition (WSTSC) will initiate a special effort this New Year’s Eve to ensure the dangerous driver behaviors of impaired drivers don’t result in the senseless loss of life and injury due to collisions on our roadways. The “Coalition” is made up of 11 states that include the Arizona Department of Public Safety, California Highway Patrol, Colorado State Patrol, Idaho State Police, Montana Highway Patrol, Nevada Highway Patrol, Oregon State Police, South Dakota Highway Patrol, Utah Highway Patrol, Washington State Patrol, and the Wyoming Highway Patrol. These law enforcement agencies that make up the WSTSC are committed and unified to keeping the people of their communities safe during this Holiday.
This New Year’s Eve Initiative will be the third one the WSTSC has partnered for participation. Often time, some may feel New Year's Eve is the ultimate party night and engage in risky driving behavior, but the “Coalition’s” officers will be alert throughout the Western region for impaired drivers. We receive public feedback that continually underscores and echoes that law enforcement should strictly enforce those laws that protect our loved ones. Impaired driving enforcement is one such law. Impaired driving has a devastating impact on the quality of life for those in all communities. Thoughtful and professional traffic law enforcement activity with a targeted public safety focus is the purpose of this partnership.
Nationally, over the past five years, an average of 300 people have died in impaired driving crashes the week between Christmas and New Year. Last year, there were over 10,000 people killed nationwide in impaired driving crashes accounting for nearly one-third of the yearly driving fatalities. These deaths are 100% preventable. The tragedy of these deaths is felt year-round, but for many, most strongly during the holidays.
In recent years, specifically, drug-impaired driving has become a major highway safety issue. Driving impaired by any substance—alcohol or drugs, whether legal or illegal—is against the law in all states. Law enforcement officers are trained to observe drivers’ behavior and to identify impaired drivers. Additionally, these law enforcement agencies have provided specialized training to some of their officers (drug recognition experts-DRE) to identify those drivers impaired by drugs other than, or in addition to, alcohol.
Even in states where marijuana laws have changed, it is still illegal to drive under the influence of the drug. All the state law enforcement agencies involved have ensured their officers/ troopers and DREs are properly trained to recognize and handle drug-impaired drivers as a direct investment in safety.
The WSTSC encourages everyone to plan ahead, especially when celebrating any holiday, and to never drive impaired or high. We want everyone to ring in the New Year safely. Our goal is zero deaths due to impaired driving on the New Year’s holiday. There are numerous driving tactics you can use to keep yourself, your family, and your friends safe. The WSTSC encourages drivers to follow these 10 driving tips for safe travel during the holidays.
1. Don’t drive after consuming alcohol or any impairing substance;
2. Keep a safe distance between you and the car in front of you;
3. Yield the right of way rather than take it;
4. If frustrated or angry, take deep breaths and focus;
5. Drive the speed limit and all occupants wear a seatbelt;
6. Eliminate distractions like cell phones;
7. Always have your eyes on the road;
8. Pay attention to road signs and weather conditions;
9. Have two hands on the steering wheel; and
10. Be aware of erratic drivers
On Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at approximately 2:19 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a report of a deceased subject on Interstate 5 at milepost 33
Preliminary investigation revealed a deceased adult male under the E. Pine Street overpass. The identity of deceased will be released pending next of kin notification. The cause of death is under investigation.
Interstate 5 was not affected and remained open during the investigation.
On Thursday, December 23, 2021 at about 5:34 PM, Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a report of a multi-car accident with significant injuries on Hwy 58 at milepost 14.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a gray Dodge 3500 pulling a 26' gooseneck loaded with 168 bales of hay, operated by Steven Mori (76) of Fallon, Nevada, was westbound when the pickup-trailer combination tipped over onto its side and began sliding. The pickup-trailer combination then struck a Black Nissan pickup, operated by Kayd Shelby (18) of Roseburg, a white Kia Forte, operated by Jennifer Hoffman(29) of Springfield, a gold Dodge Caravan, operated by Steven Noller (51) out of Eugene and a White Hyundai, operated by Debra Cooley (54) of Oakridge.
Shelby was life-flighted while Hoffman, Noller, Cooley and three additional passengers were taken by ground ambulance to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at River Bend. Mori was not transported and remained on scene and was cooperative with law enforcement.
Hwy 58 was closed for approximately 2 hours.
OSP was assisted by Lane County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.