Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Wednesday morning’s accident that lead to the death of a North Bend man on Highway 38 near Elkton.
On May 15, 2019 at about 11:10 AM, OSP troopers and first responders were dispatched to a log truck that had gone into a ditch on Highway 38 near milepost 37.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a loaded Kenworth log truck operated by John DICKENS, age 63, from North Bend, was eastbound on Highway 38. DICKENS stopped at a wide spot along the highway and exited the log truck. The log truck started rolling and struck DICKENS while he was outside of it causing fatal injuries.
OSP is continuing the investigation into what caused the log truck to roll while it was unattended. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigators responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
OSP was assisted at the scene by Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, ODOT, Elkton Fire Department , OSHA, and Mast Brothers Towing.
No photographs for release.
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The following update is being released on behalf of the Stayton Police Department.
On Thursday May 9th at about 12pm Stayton Police responded to a residence in Stayton for a possible gun shot. When they arrived, Officers found a 16-year-old male who had been shot with a handgun. He was transported to Santiam Memorial Hospital where he died shortly after arriving. An autopsy was conducted by the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office today and the death was ruled a suicide.
Stayton PD would like you to please keep the involved family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
Previous Release:
The following information is being released on behalf of the Stayton Police Department.
On May 9, 2019 at about 12:00 PM, Stayton Police Department responded to a residence in regards to a juvenile male being shot.
Preliminary information indicates a juvenile male died from a gun-shot wound. Stayton Police Department is leading the investigation. Oregon State Police, Marion County Sherriff's Office, Salem Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit and Aumsville Police Department and are assisting Stayton Police Department to determine the cause and circumstances.
Media inquiries should be directed to the Stayton Police Department. Point of Contact is Chief of Police Rich Sebens at 503-932-1406.
Anthony A. COLEMAN, age 33, from Corvallis, pleaded guilty in the Benton County Circuit Court to two counts of Taking, Angling, Hunting, or Trapping in Violation in Wildlife Law or Rule and Possession of Prohibited Firearm as Class A Misdemeanors.
He was sentenced to:
· Hunting privileges suspended for a period of 8 years
· 36 months bench probation to include no participation in hunting, trapping, or shed hunting activities
· $20,400 in fines, fees, and restitution
· 30 days of work crew
· Forfeiture of all seized rifles, bows and animal parts
· 10 days in jail
The charges stemmed from an investigation which resulted in the service of several search warrants by the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division Mid-Valley Team last year. The investigation began when an anonymous person advised Troopers of COLEMAN killing two bull elk on the same day. The search warrants served led to multiple other charges to include a buck deer that was killed out of season and a short-barreled rifle found in possession of COLEMAN. The three charges COLEMAN plead guilty to was part of a plea agreement offered by the Benton County DA’s Office. Multiple charges relating to the unlawful taking of big game animals were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
** Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators**
The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals.
Preference Point Rewards:
* 5 Points-Bighorn Sheep
* 5 Points-Rocky Mountain Goat
* 5 Points-Moose
* 5 Points-Wolf
* 4 Points-Elk
* 4 Points-Deer
* 4 Points-Antelope
* 4 Points-Bear
* 4 Points-Cougar
Or the Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward fund also offers 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, and Furbearers. Cash rewards can also be awarded for the unlawful take of Game Fish and Shellfish and for Habitat Destruction.
CASH REWARDS:
* $1,000 Bighorn Sheep, Rocky 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
How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity:
TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (677)
TIP E-Mail: TIP@state.or.us (Monitored M-F 8:00AM - 5:00PM)
Photographs courtesy of Benton County Sheriff’s Office and OSP.
Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Thursday afternoon’s crash that involved a Bend Police Department K9 Officer.
On May 9, 2019 at about 2:20 PM, Deschutes County 911 put out information on a reported suicidal male subject identified as Zenler CLAIRMONT, age 19, from Lake Oswego, driving a black Jeep Wrangler.
A short time later a Deputy with Deschutes County Sheriff's Office located the vehicle on Hwy 97 near milepost 131 about 3 miles North of Bend. When the Deputy attempted to stop CLAIRMONT he fled driving recklessly at high speeds, crossing into oncoming traffic and avoiding multiple attempts by officers to spike strip the vehicle. CLAIRMONT eventually turned onto NE 2nd Street off Bultler Market, an area with no outlet. Officer's from Bend Police Department, Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and Oregon State Police attempted to contain CLAIRMONT. In an attempt to escape CLAIRMONT drove through a fence colliding with the driver's side of Bend Police K9 vehicle.
CLAIRMONT did not sustain any injuries during the crash. The Bend Police Department K9 officer received non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Saint Charles Hospital for treatment.
The name of the Bend Police Department K9 Officer will be released at a later time by their department.
CLAIRMONT was arrested by OSP for Driving under the Influence of Intoxicants, Assault II, Criminal Mischief 1, Reckless Endangering and Reckless Driving. Other charges may be referred to the District Attorney’s Office once the investigation is completed by all agencies involved.
OSP was assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Bend Police Department and local fire/EMS.
Photograph provided by OSP.
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Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Thursday morning’s crash on Highway 140W near Klamath Falls.
On May 9, 2019 at about 10:00 AM, OSP troopers and first responders were dispatched to a two vehicle fatal crash on Highway 140W near milepost 66.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a Hyundai Sonata operated by Kevin DAVIS, age 35, from Klamath Falls, was westbound and for unknown reasons crossed into the eastbound lane. An eastbound Volvo Semi-Truck, operated by Hardip Singh PUNNI, age 28, from Burien Washington, collided nearly head-on with the Hyundai Sonata.
DAVIS died from injuries sustained in the crash. PUNNI sustained serious injuries and was transported to Sky Lakes Medical Center for treatment.
The highway was closed for over two hours while investigators were at the scene.
OSP was assisted at the scene by ODOT, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office and Klamath County Fire District.
Photograph courtesy of OSP.
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
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Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Thursday morning’s critical injury vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 26 near Hillsboro.
On May 9, 2019 at about 11:15 AM, OSP troopers and first responders were dispatched to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 26 near milepost 60.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a Volvo semi-truck, operated by Eric SCOTT, age 39, from Stockbridge GA, was eastbound on Highway 26. A pedestrian identified as Morris RIVERA, age 69, from Hillsboro walked into the path of the semi-truck causing the collision.
RIVERA sustained critical injuries and was transported to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center.
SCOTT was not injured during the crash and is cooperating with investigators.
Based on evidence and witness statements investigators believe that RIVERA intentionally walked into the path of the semi-truck.
The highway was closed with detours set up for about two hours.
OSP was assisted by Washington County Sheriff’s Office, ODOT and local fire and EMS.
Photograph provided by OSP.
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The following information is being released on behalf of the Stayton Police Department.
On May 9, 2019 at about 12:00 PM, Stayton Police Department responded to a residence in regards to a juvenile male being shot.
Preliminary information indicates a juvenile male died from a gun-shot wound. Stayton Police Department is leading the investigation. Oregon State Police, Marion County Sherriff's Office, Salem Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit and Aumsville Police Department and are assisting Stayton Police Department to determine the cause and circumstances.
Media inquiries should be directed to the Stayton Police Department. Point of Contact is Chief of Police Rich Sebens at 503-932-1406.
The pedestrian that died in Saturday night’s fatal pedestrian crash has been identified as:
Walter PLUMLEE, age 38, from Cheshire.
Previous Release:
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Saturday night’s fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Highway 36 near Cheshire.
On Saturday May 4, 2019 at approximately 11:30PM, (OSP) Troopers and Emergency Responders were dispatched to the report of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Hwy 36 at milepost 44.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford Ranger pickup operated by, Leslie Husted SELLARS (male), age 79, from Cheshire, was traveling westbound on Hwy 36 and collided with an adult male pedestrian that was in the lane of travel. The adult male pedestrian was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. SELLARS was not injured and is cooperating with investigators.
The adult male pedestrian has not been identified and investigators are working on positively identifying him.
OSP was assisted by Lane Fire, ODOT and Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office.
No photographs available for release.
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
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Oregon State Police (OSP) are continuing the investigation into Tuesday night’s single vehicle fatal crash on Highway 20E near Hampton.
On May 7, 2019 at about 10:15 PM, OSP Troopers and Emergency Responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle fatal crash on Highway 20E near milepost 66.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a Dodge Caravan operated by John OTTLINGER, age 66, from Salem, was traveling westbound when his vehicle left the roadway for unknown reasons and entered the westbound ditch. OTTLINGER overcorrected and crossed both lanes of travel before entering the eastbound ditch where the van rolled several times. OTTLINGER was not wearing safety restraints and was ejected during the crash. OTTLINGER suffered fatal injuries from the crash.
The highway was closed for approximately 45 minutes during the investigation before being re-opened.
OSP was assisted on scene by Bend Fire/Rescue/EMS as well as Deschutes County S.O. and ODOT.
Photograph provided by OSP.
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Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Saturday night’s fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Highway 36 near Cheshire.
On Saturday May 4, 2019 at approximately 11:30PM, (OSP) Troopers and Emergency Responders were dispatched to the report of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Hwy 36 at milepost 44.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford Ranger pickup operated by, Leslie Husted SELLARS (male), age 79, from Cheshire, was traveling westbound on Hwy 36 and collided with an adult male pedestrian that was in the lane of travel. The adult male pedestrian was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. SELLARS was not injured and is cooperating with investigators.
The adult male pedestrian has not been identified and investigators are working on positively identifying him.
OSP was assisted by Lane Fire, ODOT and Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office.
No photographs available for release.
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
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Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Sunday afternoon’s double fatal crash that occurred on Highway 138E near Glide.
On Sunday May 5, 2019 at approximately 1:00PM, (OSP) Troopers and Emergency Responders were dispatched to the report of a single vehicle crash on Hwy 138E at milepost 20.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a Chrysler PT Cruiser operated by, Kelley WEEKLY (female), age 42, from Klamath Falls, was traveling westbound on Hwy 138E when for an unknown reason it veered off the roadway and impacted a tree. WEEKLY and passenger Scott CARNES, age 49, from Klamath Falls, were pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel.
Both WEEKLY and CARNES were wearing safety belts at the time of the crash. Traffic was not impacted by the crash.
OSP was assisted by the Glide Fire department, ODOT, Joe’s towing, and Chapel of the Roses.
No photographs available for release.
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On May 2, 2019 at approximately 10:15 AM, emergency personal responded to the beach between W. 3rd and W. 4th Streets in Yachats for a report of a deceased male on the beach.
Oregon State Police responded and the preliminary investigation revealed a male, by the name, Michael Clift, age 43, from Newport, Oregon deceased at the scene. The nature of his death is still under investigation.
Oregon State Police was assisted by Yachats Rural Fire Protection, Central Coast Fire, Seal Rock Fire Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, and Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office and Medical Examiner.
No photos are available.
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On THURSDAY, April 25, 2019 at approximately 4:15 P.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 211 at the intersection of Hillockburn Rd in Clackamas County.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a maroon 2004 Honda CRV, operated by Sam H Oroke (72) of Colton, was traveling northbound on Hwy 211 and crossed into the southbound lanes colliding with a black 2013 Nissan Maxima, operated by Jimmie Grimes (75) of Colton.
Grimes was transported for injuries. The passenger in the Maxima, Janet Grimes (75) of Colton, was transported to a Portland area hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
Oroke was transported for injuries.
Hwy 211 was closed for approximately one hour following the crash.
OSP was assisted by Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Clackamas Fire and Rescue, and ODOT.
On April 11, 2019, after a several month long investigation into black market marijuana exportation from Oregon to several Midwestern states, the Oregon State Police-Southwest Region Marijuana team executed a search warrant at a property in the 3900 block of Independence School Rd. Medford, Oregon. Investigators discovered a large scale indoor marijuana growing operation, which was not licensed or legal. Two (2) individuals were detained on site.
The investigation revealed the illegal operation was being managed by Gregory Martin Day(24) of North Carolina.
Investigators removed and destroyed 14,497 marijuana plants weighing 1,907.7 lbs. The approximate street value is estimated at $15,000,000.00 dollars (after the marijuana was fully processed)
Also seized during the search warrant were;
$557,488.00 US Currency, 29-Firearms including two (2) fully-automatic rifles, 6,000 (Butane Honey Oil) BHO cartridges, 141,838.3 gross grams of other BHO product, 1,047 gross grams of psilocybin mushrooms and also some LSD.
Day was lodged in the Jackson County Jail on numerous drug and weapons related charges. The other subject was identified and released.
The Oregon State Police-Southwest Region Marijuana team was assisted by the Oregon State Police-Major Crimes Section, the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team, OLCC, the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Fire District 5 and law enforcement members from Illinois and Kansas.
On Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at approximately 3:00 A.M.OOregon State Police Troopers responded to Interstate 5 near milepost 22, which is north of the Sun Crest rest area in Jackson County.
Troopers located the remains of a deceased male under the Interstate overpass.
It appears the body has been at the location for some time.
The Oregon State Police Criminal Investigation Division responded and were assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
No further information to be released at this time.
On Sunday, April 21, 2019 at approximately 4:25 P.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a vehicle crash on Highway 126E near milepost 37.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2017 Toyota Corolla, operated by Samuel Smith (26) of Eugene, was traveling westbound on 126E near milepost 37. A bicycle, operated by Michael Greenbaum (79) of Vida, was also westbound when for unknown reasons entered the lane of travel in front of the westbound Toyota.
Greenbaum sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Highway 126E was closed for two hours following the crash.
OSP was assisted by McKenzie Fire Rescue and ODOT.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in locating Glenda Cormie (59) of Paisley, OR.
Cormie was last seen in Paisley, OR on Monday, April 15, 2019. She is described as 5 foot 3 inches tall with short gray hair.
If anyone has any information regarding the location of Cormie or has seen her since April 15, you are asked to contact the Lake County Sheriff's Office Dispatch at 541-947-2504 and reference case #19-0154
Oregon State Police is requesting anyone that witnessed the crash or has any information to please contact the Oregon State Police Dispatch Center at 1-800-442-0776 or *OSP - refer to case #SP19-099917 .
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TWO VEHICLE FATAL CRASH ON HWY 97 NEAR REDMOND - DESCHUTES COUNTY
News Release from Oregon State Police
Posted on FlashAlert: March 21st, 2019 4:13 PM
On Thursday, March 21, 2019 at approximately 6:46 A.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two vehicle crash on Hwy 97 near milepost 125, just south of Redmond in Deschutes County.
Preliminary investigation determined that a silver Honda Pilot, operated by Sara Edwards (19) of Redmond, was traveling southbound on Hwy 97 when she attempted to avoid a vehicle that was entering Hwy 97 from the Desert Terrace Mobile Estates. Edwards lost control of her vehicle and slid into the northbound lanes and collided with a Mack Concrete Pumping Truck, operated by Michael Cucera IV (36) from Redmond.
Edwards sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Cucera sustained minor injuries.
OSP was assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Redmond Police Department, Bend Police Department, Redmond Fire Department, Bend Fire Department, and ODOT.
Contact Info:
Captain Tim Fox
Public Information Officer
Oregon State Police
Media Email: OSPPIO@state.or.us
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