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11/09/25 - LCSO Case 25-5475 - Lane County Sheriff’s Deputy Assaulted, Strangled While Checking On Wellness Of Adult In Custody - 11/17/25

 
On November 9th at about 9:30 p.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the jail was conducting a routine security check of adults in custody (AICs). He noticed one AIC, Keviontae Damarion Burns, 22, of Eugene, was non-responsive. Concerned for his welfare, the deputy entered the cell to confirm he was breathing. Burns leapt up suddenly and choked, punched, and slammed the deputy’s head into a cell door, injuring the deputy.
 
Burns, who was in custody for multiple Eugene Municipal Court charges, was arrested on multiple charges related to the incident. The Lane County District Attorney’s Office filed on charges of Assault in the 2nd Degree, Strangulation, and Assault on a Public Safety Officer.
 
The deputy has since recovered and is back on duty.

11/09/25 - LCSO Case 25-5475 - Lane County Sheriff’s Deputy Assaulted, Strangled While Checking On Wellness Of Adult In Custody - 11/17/25

 
On November 9th at about 9:30 p.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the jail was conducting a routine security check of adults in custody (AICs). He noticed one AIC, Keviontae Damarion Burns, 22, of Eugene, was non-responsive. Concerned for his welfare, the deputy entered the cell to confirm he was breathing. Burns leapt up suddenly and choked, punched, and slammed the deputy’s head into a cell door, injuring the deputy.
 
Burns, who was in custody for multiple Eugene Municipal Court charges, was arrested on multiple charges related to the incident. The Lane County District Attorney’s Office filed on charges of Assault in the 2nd Degree, Strangulation, and Assault on a Public Safety Officer.
 
The deputy has since recovered and is back on duty.

11/14/2025 - LCSO Case 25-5238 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Eugene Man During Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigation, Evacuate Apartment Due To Unrelated Fire (Photo) - 11/14/25

 
On November 14th at about 9 a.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s detective was conducting surveillance for a search warrant at an apartment complex in the 1400 block of Bailey Hill Road, Eugene. The detective observed a fire in a first-floor apartment unit that quickly grew in size, breaking out an exterior window. The detective notified Dispatch and evacuated residents in the adjacent apartment units, preventing any injuries. Eugene Springfield Fire responded and extinguished the blaze.
 
Additional detectives responded and served the planned search warrant at an apartment in the same complex, unrelated to the fire. The suspect, James Michael Minton, 27, of Eugene, was contacted and arrested. Minton was lodged at the Lane County Jail on 3 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree and 3 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree.
 
This search warrant stemmed from an investigation by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, focusing on child exploitation.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received assistance during this investigation from the Oregon Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
 
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. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.
 
The cause of the unrelated fire is under investigation by Eugene Springfield Fire and the Eugene Police Department.

Attached Media Files: Arrest_ICAC_Lane_County.jpeg,

11/14/2025 - LCSO Case 25-5238 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Eugene Man During Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigation, Evacuate Apartment Due To Unrelated Fire (Photo) - 11/14/25

 
On November 14th at about 9 a.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s detective was conducting surveillance for a search warrant at an apartment complex in the 1400 block of Bailey Hill Road, Eugene. The detective observed a fire in a first-floor apartment unit that quickly grew in size, breaking out an exterior window. The detective notified Dispatch and evacuated residents in the adjacent apartment units, preventing any injuries. Eugene Springfield Fire responded and extinguished the blaze.
 
Additional detectives responded and served the planned search warrant at an apartment in the same complex, unrelated to the fire. The suspect, James Michael Minton, 27, of Eugene, was contacted and arrested. Minton was lodged at the Lane County Jail on 3 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree and 3 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree.
 
This search warrant stemmed from an investigation by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, focusing on child exploitation.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received assistance during this investigation from the Oregon Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
 
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. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.
 
The cause of the unrelated fire is under investigation by Eugene Springfield Fire and the Eugene Police Department.

Attached Media Files: Arrest_ICAC_Lane_County.jpeg,

Media-Only Invitation – Not For Public Release Until 11/20/25 At 9 A.m. (Photo) - 11/14/25

Media-Only Invitation – Not for Public Release until 11/20/25 at 9 a.m. 

 

Our newest (and fluffiest) special deputy is being sworn in!  

 

Who: Corporal Carlton, LCSO’s goldendoodle comfort canine, Sheriff’s Office staff  
members, Lane County employees, Working Dogs Oregon, Media  
 

What: Swear-In ceremony with Sheriff Wilkerson 
 

Where: Harris Hall, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene 
 

When: November 20th at 9 a.m.  

 

Please RSVP with Sergeant Tim Wallace at tim.wallace@lanecountyor.gov 

 

Sheriff Wilkerson is proud to introduce and swear in the newest special deputy on our team: Corporal Carlton, a happy, fluffy goldendoodle.  

 

Corporal joins the Sheriff’s Office as part of our staff health and wellness initiative.  The program prioritizes the financial security, mental health, spiritual fulfillment, and physical health of our staff. In a profession where deputies, dispatchers, and corrections staff regularly encounter stressful and high-pressure situations, Corporal Carlton offers comfort, calm, and connection in a way only a dog can. 

 

Trained as a comfort canine, Corporal will visit various divisions of the Sheriff’s Office, including patrol, dispatch, corrections, and administration. His role is simple but powerful – to bring a moment of peace, reduce stress, and remind our team that taking care of their own wellness is just as important as taking care of the community. 

 

Corporal’s calm temperament and cheerful personality make him a natural fit for the job. He’s always ready with a wagging tail, a gentle nudge, or a warm cuddle. Beyond internal visits, Corporal will also make occasional appearances at community events, helping strengthen connections between the Sheriff’s Office and the people we serve. 

 

Corporal Carlton also represents a legacy of selfless service through his namesake. Lane County Sheriff’s Deputy Carlton Smith laid down his life in service to our community on his first night as a solo patrol deputy, July 6th, 1965.  

Corporal was donated by Working Dogs Oregon, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the welfare and effectiveness of working dogs across the state. They provide fully-trained comfort, therapy, and patrol dogs to law enforcement, fire departments, and district attorneys across the state. 

 

We’re thrilled to welcome Corporal Carlton to the team and look forward to the positive impact he’ll continue to make on our staff and community! 

Attached Media Files: Cpl_Carlton.JPEG, Deputy_Carlton_Smith.jpg,

Media-Only Invitation – Not For Public Release Until 11/20/25 At 9 A.m. (Photo) - 11/14/25

Media-Only Invitation – Not for Public Release until 11/20/25 at 9 a.m. 

 

Our newest (and fluffiest) special deputy is being sworn in!  

 

Who: Corporal Carlton, LCSO’s goldendoodle comfort canine, Sheriff’s Office staff  
members, Lane County employees, Working Dogs Oregon, Media  
 

What: Swear-In ceremony with Sheriff Wilkerson 
 

Where: Harris Hall, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene 
 

When: November 20th at 9 a.m.  

 

Please RSVP with Sergeant Tim Wallace at tim.wallace@lanecountyor.gov 

 

Sheriff Wilkerson is proud to introduce and swear in the newest special deputy on our team: Corporal Carlton, a happy, fluffy goldendoodle.  

 

Corporal joins the Sheriff’s Office as part of our staff health and wellness initiative.  The program prioritizes the financial security, mental health, spiritual fulfillment, and physical health of our staff. In a profession where deputies, dispatchers, and corrections staff regularly encounter stressful and high-pressure situations, Corporal Carlton offers comfort, calm, and connection in a way only a dog can. 

 

Trained as a comfort canine, Corporal will visit various divisions of the Sheriff’s Office, including patrol, dispatch, corrections, and administration. His role is simple but powerful – to bring a moment of peace, reduce stress, and remind our team that taking care of their own wellness is just as important as taking care of the community. 

 

Corporal’s calm temperament and cheerful personality make him a natural fit for the job. He’s always ready with a wagging tail, a gentle nudge, or a warm cuddle. Beyond internal visits, Corporal will also make occasional appearances at community events, helping strengthen connections between the Sheriff’s Office and the people we serve. 

 

Corporal Carlton also represents a legacy of selfless service through his namesake. Lane County Sheriff’s Deputy Carlton Smith laid down his life in service to our community on his first night as a solo patrol deputy, July 6th, 1965.  

Corporal was donated by Working Dogs Oregon, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the welfare and effectiveness of working dogs across the state. They provide fully-trained comfort, therapy, and patrol dogs to law enforcement, fire departments, and district attorneys across the state. 

 

We’re thrilled to welcome Corporal Carlton to the team and look forward to the positive impact he’ll continue to make on our staff and community! 

Attached Media Files: Cpl_Carlton.JPEG, Deputy_Carlton_Smith.jpg,

11/9/25 - Deputies Arrest Multiple Impaired Drivers, Respond To Crashes Over The Week - 11/12/25

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways.
Please consider others if you choose to drink or use drugs:
- Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
- If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
- If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
- If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
- And please, always wear your seatbelt!
Deputies arrested several drivers for DUII over the week. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads.
Please drive safe this holiday season!
On November 4th just before midnight, a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly and unable to maintain its lane in the area of E. Cloverdale Road and Emerald Parkway, Creswell. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Hipolito Thomas Hernandes, 23, of Creswell, was impaired. After additional investigation, Hernandes was arrested for DUII.
On November 5th at about 2 a.m., a deputy observed a pickup with a switched license plate driving on E. 8th Avenue in downtown Eugene. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Juan Ramon Lopez Brieno, 50, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Lopez Brieno was arrested for DUII.
On November 6th at 1 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle speeding over twice the speed limit through a 25 mile-per-hour zone in Creswell. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Zachariah Devonn Kintzley, 32, of Creswell, was intoxicated. After additional investigation, Kintzley was arrested for DUII.

11/9/25 - Deputies Arrest Multiple Impaired Drivers, Respond To Crashes Over The Week - 11/12/25

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways.
Please consider others if you choose to drink or use drugs:
- Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
- If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
- If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
- If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
- And please, always wear your seatbelt!
Deputies arrested several drivers for DUII over the week. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads.
Please drive safe this holiday season!
On November 4th just before midnight, a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly and unable to maintain its lane in the area of E. Cloverdale Road and Emerald Parkway, Creswell. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Hipolito Thomas Hernandes, 23, of Creswell, was impaired. After additional investigation, Hernandes was arrested for DUII.
On November 5th at about 2 a.m., a deputy observed a pickup with a switched license plate driving on E. 8th Avenue in downtown Eugene. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Juan Ramon Lopez Brieno, 50, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Lopez Brieno was arrested for DUII.
On November 6th at 1 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle speeding over twice the speed limit through a 25 mile-per-hour zone in Creswell. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Zachariah Devonn Kintzley, 32, of Creswell, was intoxicated. After additional investigation, Kintzley was arrested for DUII.

11/09/25 - LCSO Case 25-5457 - Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies, Detectives Investigating Shootout In McKenzie Bridge - 11/09/25

 

On November 9th at about 11 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of two individuals shooting at each other in the 54700 block of Caddis Lane, McKenzie Bridge. Deputies responded and cleared the property, locating two males with life-threatening gunshot wounds and several witnesses. Both males were transported to an area hospital for medical care.

 

Initial investigation determined the injured males were the only shooters. They were known to each other and involved in a dispute on the property. 

 

There is no ongoing threat to the public. More information will be released when it is available.

 

Anyone with information is asked to call Lane County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 541-682-4150 option 1, and reference Case 25-5457.

11/09/25 - LCSO Case 25-5457 - Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies, Detectives Investigating Shootout In McKenzie Bridge - 11/09/25

 

On November 9th at about 11 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of two individuals shooting at each other in the 54700 block of Caddis Lane, McKenzie Bridge. Deputies responded and cleared the property, locating two males with life-threatening gunshot wounds and several witnesses. Both males were transported to an area hospital for medical care.

 

Initial investigation determined the injured males were the only shooters. They were known to each other and involved in a dispute on the property. 

 

There is no ongoing threat to the public. More information will be released when it is available.

 

Anyone with information is asked to call Lane County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 541-682-4150 option 1, and reference Case 25-5457.

11/3/25 - Deputies Arrest Multiple Impaired Drivers, Respond To Crashes Over The Week (Photo) - 11/04/25

 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways.
 
Please consider others if you choose to drink or use drugs:
- Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
- If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
- If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
- If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
- And please, always wear your seatbelt!
 
Deputies arrested several drivers for DUII, including some that crashed. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads.
 
Please drive safe this holiday season!
 
On October 27th at about 11:30 p.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop for a violation on Highway 126 near Q Street, Springfield. The deputy observed signs the driver, Landon Michael Hanks, 22, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Hanks was arrested for DUII.
 
On October 29th at about 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash into multiple parked vehicles and through a front yard and driveway in the 400 block of Durham Avenue, Eugene. Deputies located the driver, Dustin Hyen Loeschen, 46, of Eugene, and observed signs he was impaired. After additional investigation, he was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver – Property Damage.
 
At about 10 p.m., deputies responded to a hit-and-run on Creswood Drive, Creswell. A resident’s fence was damaged by a pickup, which had left the area. A deputy located the involved pickup on Niblock Lane and contacted the driver, Cody Stephen Pando, 40, of Milwaukie. The deputy observed signs Pando was impaired. After additional investigation, Pando was arrested for DUII.
 
On October 31st at about 9 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hill Road near Old Mohawk Road. The driver, Lori Michelle Monstein, 59, of Eugene, was uninjured. Deputies observed signs Monstein was impaired and learned she had a warrant for Theft in the 2nd Degree out of Marion County. After additional investigation, Monstein was arrested on the warrant and for DUII.

Attached Media Files: Arrests - DUI.jpeg,

11/3/25 - Deputies Arrest Multiple Impaired Drivers, Respond To Crashes Over The Week (Photo) - 11/04/25

 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways.
 
Please consider others if you choose to drink or use drugs:
- Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
- If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
- If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
- If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
- And please, always wear your seatbelt!
 
Deputies arrested several drivers for DUII, including some that crashed. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads.
 
Please drive safe this holiday season!
 
On October 27th at about 11:30 p.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop for a violation on Highway 126 near Q Street, Springfield. The deputy observed signs the driver, Landon Michael Hanks, 22, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Hanks was arrested for DUII.
 
On October 29th at about 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash into multiple parked vehicles and through a front yard and driveway in the 400 block of Durham Avenue, Eugene. Deputies located the driver, Dustin Hyen Loeschen, 46, of Eugene, and observed signs he was impaired. After additional investigation, he was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver – Property Damage.
 
At about 10 p.m., deputies responded to a hit-and-run on Creswood Drive, Creswell. A resident’s fence was damaged by a pickup, which had left the area. A deputy located the involved pickup on Niblock Lane and contacted the driver, Cody Stephen Pando, 40, of Milwaukie. The deputy observed signs Pando was impaired. After additional investigation, Pando was arrested for DUII.
 
On October 31st at about 9 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hill Road near Old Mohawk Road. The driver, Lori Michelle Monstein, 59, of Eugene, was uninjured. Deputies observed signs Monstein was impaired and learned she had a warrant for Theft in the 2nd Degree out of Marion County. After additional investigation, Monstein was arrested on the warrant and for DUII.

Attached Media Files: Arrests - DUI.jpeg,

11/3/25 - Deputies Arrest Assault Suspect With Help From K9 Hektor (Photo) - 11/04/25

 
On November 3rd at about 11 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the 89000 block of Green Hill Road, west of Eugene, for a reported assault. When they arrived, they learned the suspect, Michael Anthony Smith, 67, had injured and strangled a victim on the property. Smith had fled the residence before deputies arrived.
 
A sergeant deployed K9 Hektor, who quickly tracked to a trailer on the property. Smith was located inside and arrested without incident and lodged at the Lane County Jail for Assault in the 4th Degree and Strangulation.

Attached Media Files: Arrest.png, LCSO K9 Hektor.jpeg,

11/3/25 - Deputies Arrest Assault Suspect With Help From K9 Hektor (Photo) - 11/04/25

 
On November 3rd at about 11 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the 89000 block of Green Hill Road, west of Eugene, for a reported assault. When they arrived, they learned the suspect, Michael Anthony Smith, 67, had injured and strangled a victim on the property. Smith had fled the residence before deputies arrived.
 
A sergeant deployed K9 Hektor, who quickly tracked to a trailer on the property. Smith was located inside and arrested without incident and lodged at the Lane County Jail for Assault in the 4th Degree and Strangulation.

Attached Media Files: Arrest.png, LCSO K9 Hektor.jpeg,

10/31/25 - Injured Climber Rescued By Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue - 11/03/25

Correction: The original release listed the wrong assisting fire department. The correct department is listed below.
 
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On October 31st at about 6:30 p.m., the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a notification from an emergency distress GPS beacon near George Creek in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) personnel determined who the beacon belonged to, and requested Upper McKenzie Rural Fire Protection District search for their vehicle while SAR responded from the valley. McKenzie Fire personnel located the involved vehicle at Separation Lake trailhead.
 
Around midnight, SAR located the injured hiker off-trail near the GPS coordinates. They provided emergency medical care, including treating for possible hypothermia. Once the subject was able to move, SAR escorted them back to their vehicle.
 
Please follow these tips to stay safe when you explore the outdoors in our county:
⛰️ Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
?️ Know conditions before you leave - rain in the valley can mean ice up high!
?️ Be prepared to stay out overnight - even if you don't plan to get out of your car.
?️ Bring maps for offline navigation - cell service can be spotty!
? If you go on the water, ALWAYS wear a life jacket!
 
Nearly every week, Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue deputies and volunteers assist our residents and visitors in all types of environments. Learn more about our Search & Rescue program or donate to their work at: www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/volunteers/search_and_rescue

10/31/25 - Injured Climber Rescued By Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue - 11/03/25

Correction: The original release listed the wrong assisting fire department. The correct department is listed below.
 
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On October 31st at about 6:30 p.m., the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a notification from an emergency distress GPS beacon near George Creek in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) personnel determined who the beacon belonged to, and requested Upper McKenzie Rural Fire Protection District search for their vehicle while SAR responded from the valley. McKenzie Fire personnel located the involved vehicle at Separation Lake trailhead.
 
Around midnight, SAR located the injured hiker off-trail near the GPS coordinates. They provided emergency medical care, including treating for possible hypothermia. Once the subject was able to move, SAR escorted them back to their vehicle.
 
Please follow these tips to stay safe when you explore the outdoors in our county:
⛰️ Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
?️ Know conditions before you leave - rain in the valley can mean ice up high!
?️ Be prepared to stay out overnight - even if you don't plan to get out of your car.
?️ Bring maps for offline navigation - cell service can be spotty!
? If you go on the water, ALWAYS wear a life jacket!
 
Nearly every week, Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue deputies and volunteers assist our residents and visitors in all types of environments. Learn more about our Search & Rescue program or donate to their work at: www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/volunteers/search_and_rescue

11/2/25 - LCSO Case #25-5329 - Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle On Oaklea Drive, Junction City (Photo) - 11/03/25

 
On November 2nd, at about 1:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded with Junction City Police and fire personnel for a report of a pedestrian that had been struck by a vehicle on Oaklea Drive near Kinney Lane. Fire personnel attempted life-saving measures, but the pedestrian died on scene. The identity of the pedestrian is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Crash Reconstruction Team responded to investigate. The driver remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. No criminal charges have been filed at this time.
 
We would like to extend a thank you to the Lane County District Attorney’s Office, Junction City Police Department, and Junction City Fire Department for their assistance with this incident.

Attached Media Files: Crash - Fatal.png,

11/2/25 - LCSO Case #25-5329 - Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle On Oaklea Drive, Junction City (Photo) - 11/03/25

 
On November 2nd, at about 1:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded with Junction City Police and fire personnel for a report of a pedestrian that had been struck by a vehicle on Oaklea Drive near Kinney Lane. Fire personnel attempted life-saving measures, but the pedestrian died on scene. The identity of the pedestrian is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Crash Reconstruction Team responded to investigate. The driver remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. No criminal charges have been filed at this time.
 
We would like to extend a thank you to the Lane County District Attorney’s Office, Junction City Police Department, and Junction City Fire Department for their assistance with this incident.

Attached Media Files: Crash - Fatal.png,

10/31/25 - Oregon State Police Investigating Crash Involving LCSO Vehicle - 10/31/25

 
On October 31st at about 12:45 p.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy driving a patrol vehicle was involved in a crash with another vehicle in the area of River Road and Maxwell Road, Eugene. The deputy and the driver of the other vehicle were both transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
 
Oregon State Police is investigating the crash.

10/31/25 - Oregon State Police Investigating Crash Involving LCSO Vehicle - 10/31/25

 
On October 31st at about 12:45 p.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy driving a patrol vehicle was involved in a crash with another vehicle in the area of River Road and Maxwell Road, Eugene. The deputy and the driver of the other vehicle were both transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
 
Oregon State Police is investigating the crash.

10/30/25 - LCSO Case 25-3247 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Eugene Man During Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigation (Photo) - 10/30/25

 
On October 30th at about 8 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 3000 block of County Farm Road, Eugene. The suspect, Aaron Bradley Johnson, 38, of Eugene, was contacted and arrested.
 
Johnson was lodged at the Lane County Jail on 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree, 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree, and 4 counts of Encouraging Sexual Assault of an Animal.
 
This search warrant stemmed from an investigation by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, focusing on child exploitation.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received assistance during this investigation from the Oregon Department of Justice, Oregon State Police, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
 
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. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.

Attached Media Files: Arrests - ICAC Lane County.jpeg,

10/30/25 - LCSO Case 25-3247 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Eugene Man During Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigation (Photo) - 10/30/25

 
On October 30th at about 8 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 3000 block of County Farm Road, Eugene. The suspect, Aaron Bradley Johnson, 38, of Eugene, was contacted and arrested.
 
Johnson was lodged at the Lane County Jail on 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree, 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree, and 4 counts of Encouraging Sexual Assault of an Animal.
 
This search warrant stemmed from an investigation by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, focusing on child exploitation.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received assistance during this investigation from the Oregon Department of Justice, Oregon State Police, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
 
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. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.

Attached Media Files: Arrests - ICAC Lane County.jpeg,

10/27/25 - Deputies Arrest Multiple Impaired Drivers, Respond To Crashes Over The Week (Photo) - 10/28/25

 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways.
 
Please consider others if you choose to drink or use drugs:
? Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
? If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
? If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
? If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
? And please, always wear your seatbelt!
 
Deputies arrested several drivers for DUII, including several that crashed. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads.
 
Please drive safe this Halloween week!
 
On October 21st at about 4:30 p.m., a deputy conducted a stop of a vehicle for a traffic violation at River Road and Railroad Boulevard, Eugene. The deputy observed the signs the driver, Samuel Ruiz Cortes, 36, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Cortes was arrested for DUII.
 
On October 23rd at about 1 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash on Marcola Road near the county line. An off-duty Oregon State Trooper was on scene assisting the driver, who had climbed out of the burning vehicle. Deputies observed signs the driver, Jacob Aaron Wellauer, 31, of Springfield, was impaired. After additional investigation, Wellauer was arrested for DUII – Drugs.
 
At 8 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash through a fence in the area of High Pass Road. Responding fire personnel reported the driver, David Brandon Harrenstein, 40, of Cheshire, appeared intoxicated. Another driver picked up Harrenstein and left the area before deputies arrived. A Junction City Police officer located the vehicle. Deputies contacted Harrenstein, who showed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Harrenstein was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, and Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree.
 
On October 25th, just after midnight, a sergeant conducted a traffic stop of a speeding vehicle on Highway 58 at Brabham Road. The sergeant observed an open alcohol container in the vehicle and signs the driver, Amy Rochelle Ketzenberg, 40, of Seaside, was impaired. After additional investigation, Ketzenberg was arrested for DUII.
 
On October 26th at about 11 p.m., a deputy observed a sedan driving on River Road near Maxwell Road with its headlights off. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Dylon Robert Hall, 27, of Roseburg. The deputy observed open alcohol containers in the vehicle and signs that Hall was impaired. After additional investigation, Hall was arrested for DUII.

Attached Media Files: Arrests - DUI.jpeg,

10/27/25 - Deputies Arrest Multiple Impaired Drivers, Respond To Crashes Over The Week (Photo) - 10/28/25

 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways.
 
Please consider others if you choose to drink or use drugs:
? Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
? If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
? If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
? If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
? And please, always wear your seatbelt!
 
Deputies arrested several drivers for DUII, including several that crashed. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads.
 
Please drive safe this Halloween week!
 
On October 21st at about 4:30 p.m., a deputy conducted a stop of a vehicle for a traffic violation at River Road and Railroad Boulevard, Eugene. The deputy observed the signs the driver, Samuel Ruiz Cortes, 36, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Cortes was arrested for DUII.
 
On October 23rd at about 1 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash on Marcola Road near the county line. An off-duty Oregon State Trooper was on scene assisting the driver, who had climbed out of the burning vehicle. Deputies observed signs the driver, Jacob Aaron Wellauer, 31, of Springfield, was impaired. After additional investigation, Wellauer was arrested for DUII – Drugs.
 
At 8 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash through a fence in the area of High Pass Road. Responding fire personnel reported the driver, David Brandon Harrenstein, 40, of Cheshire, appeared intoxicated. Another driver picked up Harrenstein and left the area before deputies arrived. A Junction City Police officer located the vehicle. Deputies contacted Harrenstein, who showed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Harrenstein was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, and Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree.
 
On October 25th, just after midnight, a sergeant conducted a traffic stop of a speeding vehicle on Highway 58 at Brabham Road. The sergeant observed an open alcohol container in the vehicle and signs the driver, Amy Rochelle Ketzenberg, 40, of Seaside, was impaired. After additional investigation, Ketzenberg was arrested for DUII.
 
On October 26th at about 11 p.m., a deputy observed a sedan driving on River Road near Maxwell Road with its headlights off. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Dylon Robert Hall, 27, of Roseburg. The deputy observed open alcohol containers in the vehicle and signs that Hall was impaired. After additional investigation, Hall was arrested for DUII.

Attached Media Files: Arrests - DUI.jpeg,

10/27/25 - Deputies Arrest Menacing Suspect After Barricade, Search Warrant Near Florence (Photo) - 10/28/25

 
On October 27th at about 7 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of menacing in the 5400 block of Bay Berry Drive, north of Florence. Deputies learned Joshua Allen Cooper, 43, of Florence, had menaced a victim, trespassed, and destroyed their property, including smashing a car windshield.
 
Deputies attempted to contact Cooper at his residence, but he refused to speak with deputies. An armored rescue vehicle and drone were deployed to maintain contact with Cooper from a safe distance. After several hours of attempts at negotiation, a deputy applied for and was granted a search warrant to arrest Cooper. Deputies deployed irritants into the residence, without effect. Deputies and K9 Tito then entered the residence and arrested Cooper after a brief struggle.
 
Cooper was transported to the Lane County Jail and lodged on the following charges:
- Menacing
- Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree
- Attempted Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree
- Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree
- Stalking
- Resisting Arrest
 
Thanks to Florence Police Department and Oregon State Police for their assistance during this incident.

Attached Media Files: Arrest - Florence.png,

10/27/25 - Deputies Arrest Menacing Suspect After Barricade, Search Warrant Near Florence (Photo) - 10/28/25

 
On October 27th at about 7 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of menacing in the 5400 block of Bay Berry Drive, north of Florence. Deputies learned Joshua Allen Cooper, 43, of Florence, had menaced a victim, trespassed, and destroyed their property, including smashing a car windshield.
 
Deputies attempted to contact Cooper at his residence, but he refused to speak with deputies. An armored rescue vehicle and drone were deployed to maintain contact with Cooper from a safe distance. After several hours of attempts at negotiation, a deputy applied for and was granted a search warrant to arrest Cooper. Deputies deployed irritants into the residence, without effect. Deputies and K9 Tito then entered the residence and arrested Cooper after a brief struggle.
 
Cooper was transported to the Lane County Jail and lodged on the following charges:
- Menacing
- Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree
- Attempted Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree
- Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree
- Stalking
- Resisting Arrest
 
Thanks to Florence Police Department and Oregon State Police for their assistance during this incident.

Attached Media Files: Arrest - Florence.png,

10/25/25 - Deputies, K9 Arrest Blachly Man After Assault, House Fire (Photo) - 10/26/25

 
On October 25th at about 3 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 20200 block of Highway 36, Blachly, for a report of an assault. Deputies contacted victims and witnesses and learned that Darin Dwayne Watson, 60, of Blachly, had assaulted two people with batons and then menaced them with an axe.
 
Deputies attempted to contact Watson, however he responded by throwing items at them from his residence. Deputies deployed an armored rescue vehicle and drone to maintain contact with Watson from a safe distance. After several hours of negotiation, Watson lit his house of fire, which quickly became engulfed. Watson ran out of the home and attempted to escape.
 
A deputy deployed K9 Tito, who apprehended Watson in a carport attached to the burning residence. He continued to fight with deputies and the K9, even as the nearby intense flames and heat quickly grew.
 
Watson was arrested and transported to an area hospital for medical care, then lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges:
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- Two counts of Assault in the 4th Degree
- Two counts of Menacing
- Resisting Arrest
- Interfering with a Law Enforcement Animal
 
Additional charges related to the fire may be considered.
 
Thanks to the Lane Fire Authority and Lake Creek Fire for their assistance with this incident.

Attached Media Files: LCSO Case 25-5207 - Firefighter.jpeg, LCSO Case 25-5207 - K9 Tito.jpeg, LCSO Case 25-5207 - Patrol Car.jpeg, LCSO Case 25-5207 - Thermal Drone View 1.jpeg, LCSO Case 25-5207 - Thermal Drone View 2.jpeg,

10/25/25 - Deputies, K9 Arrest Blachly Man After Assault, House Fire (Photo) - 10/26/25

 
On October 25th at about 3 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 20200 block of Highway 36, Blachly, for a report of an assault. Deputies contacted victims and witnesses and learned that Darin Dwayne Watson, 60, of Blachly, had assaulted two people with batons and then menaced them with an axe.
 
Deputies attempted to contact Watson, however he responded by throwing items at them from his residence. Deputies deployed an armored rescue vehicle and drone to maintain contact with Watson from a safe distance. After several hours of negotiation, Watson lit his house of fire, which quickly became engulfed. Watson ran out of the home and attempted to escape.
 
A deputy deployed K9 Tito, who apprehended Watson in a carport attached to the burning residence. He continued to fight with deputies and the K9, even as the nearby intense flames and heat quickly grew.
 
Watson was arrested and transported to an area hospital for medical care, then lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges:
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- Two counts of Assault in the 4th Degree
- Two counts of Menacing
- Resisting Arrest
- Interfering with a Law Enforcement Animal
 
Additional charges related to the fire may be considered.
 
Thanks to the Lane Fire Authority and Lake Creek Fire for their assistance with this incident.

Attached Media Files: LCSO Case 25-5207 - Firefighter.jpeg, LCSO Case 25-5207 - K9 Tito.jpeg, LCSO Case 25-5207 - Patrol Car.jpeg, LCSO Case 25-5207 - Thermal Drone View 1.jpeg, LCSO Case 25-5207 - Thermal Drone View 2.jpeg,

10/24/25 - Deputies Arrest Veneta Man For Menacing, Firearm, Drug Charges (Photo) - 10/26/25

 
On October 21st, a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy began investigating an incident that had occurred the day before. The deputy learned from the victim and witnesses that Shayne Douglas Mamer, 43, of Veneta, had threatened the victim with a firearm. Mamer was also a felon, and prohibited from owning firearms.
 
Deputies met with Mamer. After additional investigation, Mamer was arrested for menacing.
 
A deputy applied for and was granted a search warrant for Mamer’s truck. A pistol, ammunition, and more than 3 grams of suspected methamphetamine were located inside the vehicle.
 
Mamer was arrested and lodged at the Lane County on the following charges:
- Menacing
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of Methamphetamine
 
On October 24th, deputies and detectives located Mamer, who had posted bail and was released from jail, as he was driving in west Eugene. Based on their prior investigation while he was in custody and after release, a deputy had applied for and was granted a second search warrant for his vehicle and home.
 
Mamer was detained after a traffic stop. During a search of the vehicle, deputies located additional methamphetamine. They later located additional evidence during a search of Mamer’s residence.
 
Mamer was arrested and lodged again at the Lane County Jail for Possession of Methamphetamine.

Attached Media Files: Arrest - Veneta.png,

10/24/25 - Deputies Arrest Veneta Man For Menacing, Firearm, Drug Charges (Photo) - 10/26/25

 
On October 21st, a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy began investigating an incident that had occurred the day before. The deputy learned from the victim and witnesses that Shayne Douglas Mamer, 43, of Veneta, had threatened the victim with a firearm. Mamer was also a felon, and prohibited from owning firearms.
 
Deputies met with Mamer. After additional investigation, Mamer was arrested for menacing.
 
A deputy applied for and was granted a search warrant for Mamer’s truck. A pistol, ammunition, and more than 3 grams of suspected methamphetamine were located inside the vehicle.
 
Mamer was arrested and lodged at the Lane County on the following charges:
- Menacing
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of Methamphetamine
 
On October 24th, deputies and detectives located Mamer, who had posted bail and was released from jail, as he was driving in west Eugene. Based on their prior investigation while he was in custody and after release, a deputy had applied for and was granted a second search warrant for his vehicle and home.
 
Mamer was detained after a traffic stop. During a search of the vehicle, deputies located additional methamphetamine. They later located additional evidence during a search of Mamer’s residence.
 
Mamer was arrested and lodged again at the Lane County Jail for Possession of Methamphetamine.

Attached Media Files: Arrest - Veneta.png,

10/24/25 - Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Assists Several Lost Subjects, Still Searching For Missing Oakridge Man (Photo) - 10/24/25

 
Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) continues to search for Jean Fritz Pierre Louis, 76, of Oakridge, who went missing early last week in the Salmon Creek area east of Oakridge. Yesterday, searchers rappelled into areas difficult to reach safely on foot and continued searching areas with dense vegetation. Linn County Sheriff’s SAR has also continued to assist with the search.
 
However, searchers have also responded with deputies to several other lost subject calls. Many of the volunteers that assisted with these rescues responded despite already working all day on assignments searching for Louis.
 
Please follow these tips to stay safe when you explore the outdoors in our county:
⛰️ Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
?️ Know conditions before you leave - rain in the valley can mean ice up high!
?️ Be prepared to stay out overnight - even if you don't plan to get out of your car.
?️ Bring maps for offline navigation - cell service can be spotty!
? If you go on the water, ALWAYS wear a life jacket!
 
On October 22nd at about 8 p.m., SAR responded to a report of an overdue mushroom picker in the McGowan Creek area east of Marcola who had not been heard from for about five hours. They searched until early morning from his last known location. Additional volunteers took over the search in the morning, and located the subject at about 10 a.m. They were able to assist him back to his vehicle.
 
On October 23rd, at about 2 a.m., SAR responded to the area of Big River Road, south of Cottage Grove, for two lost mushroom pickers, one of whom was injured. A family member was in contact with them from across a canyon, but could not get to them. SAR personnel were able to locate the involved and assisted them back to their vehicles where they were checked by medics.
 
At about 8 p.m., a passerby reported people yelling for a person at the Fern Ridge Wildlife Viewing Area west of Eugene. Deputies learned an adult male and a juvenile were overdue from a hike and did not have a phone. SAR responded, and located the involved about 3 hours later. The subjects were guided back to the parking lot.
 
On October 24th at about 3 a.m., SAR responded to assist a female who had been left on the side of a road by her camping partner in the area of Big Creek Road, north of Minerva. Volunteers were able to locate the female two and a half hours later and transported her to Florence.
 
Want to be a part of this amazing work? We are recruiting adult Search & Rescue volunteers!
 
Learn more at our last open house THIS SATURDAY, Oct. 25th at 6 p.m. at Harris Hall, 125 E 8th Ave., Eugene.
 
We are looking for adults who have positive attitudes and want to serve their community. Volunteers must be willing to respond any time day or night, often in bad weather and extreme conditions.
 
Volunteers who attend our SAR academy will become Oregon State SAR Certified, and receive training in medical care, orienteering, outdoor survival, and other important skills.
 
Questions? Need more info? Email our team at LCSOsar@lanecountyor.gov

Attached Media Files: LCSO Case 25-5035 SAR K9 Yeti.jpeg, LCSO Case 25-5035 Searcher rappel 1.jpeg, LCSO Case 25-5035 Searcher rappel 2.jpeg, LCSO Case 25-5035 Steep Terrain.jpeg,

10/24/25 - Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Assists Several Lost Subjects, Still Searching For Missing Oakridge Man (Photo) - 10/24/25

 
Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) continues to search for Jean Fritz Pierre Louis, 76, of Oakridge, who went missing early last week in the Salmon Creek area east of Oakridge. Yesterday, searchers rappelled into areas difficult to reach safely on foot and continued searching areas with dense vegetation. Linn County Sheriff’s SAR has also continued to assist with the search.
 
However, searchers have also responded with deputies to several other lost subject calls. Many of the volunteers that assisted with these rescues responded despite already working all day on assignments searching for Louis.
 
Please follow these tips to stay safe when you explore the outdoors in our county:
⛰️ Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
?️ Know conditions before you leave - rain in the valley can mean ice up high!
?️ Be prepared to stay out overnight - even if you don't plan to get out of your car.
?️ Bring maps for offline navigation - cell service can be spotty!
? If you go on the water, ALWAYS wear a life jacket!
 
On October 22nd at about 8 p.m., SAR responded to a report of an overdue mushroom picker in the McGowan Creek area east of Marcola who had not been heard from for about five hours. They searched until early morning from his last known location. Additional volunteers took over the search in the morning, and located the subject at about 10 a.m. They were able to assist him back to his vehicle.
 
On October 23rd, at about 2 a.m., SAR responded to the area of Big River Road, south of Cottage Grove, for two lost mushroom pickers, one of whom was injured. A family member was in contact with them from across a canyon, but could not get to them. SAR personnel were able to locate the involved and assisted them back to their vehicles where they were checked by medics.
 
At about 8 p.m., a passerby reported people yelling for a person at the Fern Ridge Wildlife Viewing Area west of Eugene. Deputies learned an adult male and a juvenile were overdue from a hike and did not have a phone. SAR responded, and located the involved about 3 hours later. The subjects were guided back to the parking lot.
 
On October 24th at about 3 a.m., SAR responded to assist a female who had been left on the side of a road by her camping partner in the area of Big Creek Road, north of Minerva. Volunteers were able to locate the female two and a half hours later and transported her to Florence.
 
Want to be a part of this amazing work? We are recruiting adult Search & Rescue volunteers!
 
Learn more at our last open house THIS SATURDAY, Oct. 25th at 6 p.m. at Harris Hall, 125 E 8th Ave., Eugene.
 
We are looking for adults who have positive attitudes and want to serve their community. Volunteers must be willing to respond any time day or night, often in bad weather and extreme conditions.
 
Volunteers who attend our SAR academy will become Oregon State SAR Certified, and receive training in medical care, orienteering, outdoor survival, and other important skills.
 
Questions? Need more info? Email our team at LCSOsar@lanecountyor.gov

Attached Media Files: LCSO Case 25-5035 SAR K9 Yeti.jpeg, LCSO Case 25-5035 Searcher rappel 1.jpeg, LCSO Case 25-5035 Searcher rappel 2.jpeg, LCSO Case 25-5035 Steep Terrain.jpeg,

10/24/25 - LCSO Case 25-5167 - Deputies Arrest Noti Man After Shots Fired (Photo) - 10/24/25

 
On October 23rd at about 3:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a dispute with shots fired in the 88900 block of Poodle Creek Road, north of Noti. They safely detained the suspect, Thorin David Rogers, 36, of Noti, and contacted several witnesses. Deputies learned Rogers had shot at tires on a vehicle to prevent victims from leaving, while a juvenile was in the vehicle. The victims were able to flee on foot.
 
After additional investigation, Rogers was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges:
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- Menacing
- Recklessly Endangering
- Coercion

Attached Media Files: Arrest - West Lane.jpeg,

10/24/25 - LCSO Case 25-5167 - Deputies Arrest Noti Man After Shots Fired (Photo) - 10/24/25

 
On October 23rd at about 3:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a dispute with shots fired in the 88900 block of Poodle Creek Road, north of Noti. They safely detained the suspect, Thorin David Rogers, 36, of Noti, and contacted several witnesses. Deputies learned Rogers had shot at tires on a vehicle to prevent victims from leaving, while a juvenile was in the vehicle. The victims were able to flee on foot.
 
After additional investigation, Rogers was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges:
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- Menacing
- Recklessly Endangering
- Coercion

Attached Media Files: Arrest - West Lane.jpeg,

Lane County Sheriff's Office Partners With DEA For Prescription Drug Turn In And Disposal (Photo) - 10/24/25

This release includes an updated graphic with the correct date of Saturday, October 25th.
 
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Do you have unwanted or expired medications at your home?
 
We are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to help community members safely dispose of prescription drugs in Eugene this Saturday!
 
Where: Lane County Public Works Customer Service Center, 3050 N. Delta Hwy., Eugene
 
When: TOMORROW, Saturday, October 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
 
Acceptable items: Prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, drug samples, pet medications, ointments, lotions, and liquid medicines in glass or leak proof containers.
 
This is a no-questions-asked prescription drug drop off in effort to prevent the unsafe disposal of prescription medications, and to prevent medications from being stolen or abused. Disposing of unused medications by flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash pose potential safety and health hazards.
 
Check your medicine cabinet for prescription drugs that are expired or that you no longer use and bring unwanted, outdated, or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications to for safe disposal.
 
We are unable to accept: Needles, thermometers, bloody or infectious waste, medications from businesses, hydrogen peroxide, aerosol cans, inhalers, and diabetic meters.
 
During two events held in 2021, over 918 pounds of medications were turned in by community members to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office for disposal.
 
If you are unable to attend the Drug Take Back Event and you have medications you would like to dispose of, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office has a drug drop box located in the Central Reception lobby in the Lane County Courthouse that is available to accept medications Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays (no appointment necessary).
 
To find other participating collections sites, visit www.deatakeback.com

Attached Media Files: DEA Takeback.jpeg,

Lane County Sheriff's Office Partners With DEA For Prescription Drug Turn In And Disposal (Photo) - 10/24/25

This release includes an updated graphic with the correct date of Saturday, October 25th.
 
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Do you have unwanted or expired medications at your home?
 
We are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to help community members safely dispose of prescription drugs in Eugene this Saturday!
 
Where: Lane County Public Works Customer Service Center, 3050 N. Delta Hwy., Eugene
 
When: TOMORROW, Saturday, October 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
 
Acceptable items: Prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, drug samples, pet medications, ointments, lotions, and liquid medicines in glass or leak proof containers.
 
This is a no-questions-asked prescription drug drop off in effort to prevent the unsafe disposal of prescription medications, and to prevent medications from being stolen or abused. Disposing of unused medications by flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash pose potential safety and health hazards.
 
Check your medicine cabinet for prescription drugs that are expired or that you no longer use and bring unwanted, outdated, or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications to for safe disposal.
 
We are unable to accept: Needles, thermometers, bloody or infectious waste, medications from businesses, hydrogen peroxide, aerosol cans, inhalers, and diabetic meters.
 
During two events held in 2021, over 918 pounds of medications were turned in by community members to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office for disposal.
 
If you are unable to attend the Drug Take Back Event and you have medications you would like to dispose of, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office has a drug drop box located in the Central Reception lobby in the Lane County Courthouse that is available to accept medications Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays (no appointment necessary).
 
To find other participating collections sites, visit www.deatakeback.com

Attached Media Files: DEA Takeback.jpeg,

09/29/25 - LCSO Case #24-6152 - Armed Suspect Arrested During Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigation Convicted And Sentenced (Photo) - 10/22/25

 
On November 25th, 2024, at about 9:00 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 500 block of N. Moss St. in Lowell. The search warrant stemmed from an investigation by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, focusing on child exploitation.
 
The suspect, D’Angelo Ke’Shawn Ford, 25, was contacted in his vehicle at a separate location and arrested. A firearm was found concealed in the vehicle. Ford was lodged at the Lane County Jail on Encouraging Child Sex Abuse charges as well as Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
 
On September 29th, 2025, Ford pled guilty to three counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree, four counts of Invasion of Personal Privacy in the 2nd degree, and Unlawful Possession of a firearm.
 
Ford was sentenced to five years in the Oregon Department of Corrections with three years post-prison supervision.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received assistance during this investigation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Springfield Police Department, Oregon State Police, Cottage Grove Police Department, the Oregon Department of Justice, and the Lane County District Attorney’s Office.
 
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.

Attached Media Files: Convicted - ICAC.jpeg,

09/29/25 - LCSO Case #24-6152 - Armed Suspect Arrested During Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigation Convicted And Sentenced (Photo) - 10/22/25

 
On November 25th, 2024, at about 9:00 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 500 block of N. Moss St. in Lowell. The search warrant stemmed from an investigation by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, focusing on child exploitation.
 
The suspect, D’Angelo Ke’Shawn Ford, 25, was contacted in his vehicle at a separate location and arrested. A firearm was found concealed in the vehicle. Ford was lodged at the Lane County Jail on Encouraging Child Sex Abuse charges as well as Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
 
On September 29th, 2025, Ford pled guilty to three counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree, four counts of Invasion of Personal Privacy in the 2nd degree, and Unlawful Possession of a firearm.
 
Ford was sentenced to five years in the Oregon Department of Corrections with three years post-prison supervision.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received assistance during this investigation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Springfield Police Department, Oregon State Police, Cottage Grove Police Department, the Oregon Department of Justice, and the Lane County District Attorney’s Office.
 
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.

Attached Media Files: Convicted - ICAC.jpeg,

10/20/25 - Deputies Arrest UTV Driver After Fatal DUI Crash (Photo) - 10/22/25

10/22/25 - UPDATE:
 
The deceased passenger was identified as Joseph Christian Matthew Schreiber, 41, of Vancouver, Washington.
 
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On October 20th at about 5 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded with fire personnel to a UTV crash on BLM Road 16-7-30, near Triangle Lake. Fire personnel determined the male passenger was deceased.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Crash Reconstruction Team responded. Initial investigation showed the UTV had rolled, fatally injuring the passenger, who may have been seat belted but was not wearing a helmet.
 
Deputies observed signs the driver, Walter Frederick Rogers, 49, of Gresham, was impaired. After additional investigation, Rogers was arrested for DUI and lodged at the Lane County Jail. The case will be forwarded to the Lane County District Attorney’s Office for consideration of additional charges.
 
The identity of the passenger is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
 
Thanks to Lane Fire Authority, Lake Creek Fire & Rescue, the Lane County District Attorney’s Office, Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office, and Oregon State Police for their assistance with this incident.

Attached Media Files: Crash - Fatal.png,

10/20/25 - Deputies Arrest UTV Driver After Fatal DUI Crash (Photo) - 10/22/25

10/22/25 - UPDATE:
 
The deceased passenger was identified as Joseph Christian Matthew Schreiber, 41, of Vancouver, Washington.
 
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On October 20th at about 5 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded with fire personnel to a UTV crash on BLM Road 16-7-30, near Triangle Lake. Fire personnel determined the male passenger was deceased.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Crash Reconstruction Team responded. Initial investigation showed the UTV had rolled, fatally injuring the passenger, who may have been seat belted but was not wearing a helmet.
 
Deputies observed signs the driver, Walter Frederick Rogers, 49, of Gresham, was impaired. After additional investigation, Rogers was arrested for DUI and lodged at the Lane County Jail. The case will be forwarded to the Lane County District Attorney’s Office for consideration of additional charges.
 
The identity of the passenger is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
 
Thanks to Lane Fire Authority, Lake Creek Fire & Rescue, the Lane County District Attorney’s Office, Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office, and Oregon State Police for their assistance with this incident.

Attached Media Files: Crash - Fatal.png,

??? SCAM ALERT ??? (Photo) - 10/21/25

 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER ask for money by phone, text, or email.
 
We will NEVER call you about missed jury duty.
 
Phone scammers continue posing as law enforcement to steal from Lane County residents.
 
We have received many recent reports of an old phone scam. Victims receive a call from someone claiming to be a deputy or sergeant from our office - using a real deputy's name.
 
The scammer informs the victim they failed to appear for court or grand jury, and now has a warrant for their arrest.
 
To "avoid arrest," the victim is instructed to pay - usually by BitCoin or other digital payment.
 
Due to the use of Bitcoin, VPN phone numbers, and out-of-state suspects, these cases are typically unsolvable. This type of scam is very common, and we receive reports of similar scam callers almost every day (thankfully with no money lost in most cases).
 
Scammers often have official-sounding voicemail inboxes, have victims’ personal information, and attempt to be intimidating over the phone. Their numbers on caller ID may even appear to be ours.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER ask for money by phone, text, or email. We will NEVER call you about missed jury duty.
 
If you are contacted by someone claiming to be a Lane County Sheriff's Office employee and you think you are being scammed, please hang up and contact our dispatch center at 541-682-4141.
 
If you are a victim of a phone or internet scam, report the incident to the FBI at www.ic3.gov.
 
PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO! And share with your friends and family!

Attached Media Files: Scam Alert - ic3gov.jpeg,

??? SCAM ALERT ??? (Photo) - 10/21/25

 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER ask for money by phone, text, or email.
 
We will NEVER call you about missed jury duty.
 
Phone scammers continue posing as law enforcement to steal from Lane County residents.
 
We have received many recent reports of an old phone scam. Victims receive a call from someone claiming to be a deputy or sergeant from our office - using a real deputy's name.
 
The scammer informs the victim they failed to appear for court or grand jury, and now has a warrant for their arrest.
 
To "avoid arrest," the victim is instructed to pay - usually by BitCoin or other digital payment.
 
Due to the use of Bitcoin, VPN phone numbers, and out-of-state suspects, these cases are typically unsolvable. This type of scam is very common, and we receive reports of similar scam callers almost every day (thankfully with no money lost in most cases).
 
Scammers often have official-sounding voicemail inboxes, have victims’ personal information, and attempt to be intimidating over the phone. Their numbers on caller ID may even appear to be ours.
 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER ask for money by phone, text, or email. We will NEVER call you about missed jury duty.
 
If you are contacted by someone claiming to be a Lane County Sheriff's Office employee and you think you are being scammed, please hang up and contact our dispatch center at 541-682-4141.
 
If you are a victim of a phone or internet scam, report the incident to the FBI at www.ic3.gov.
 
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10/20/25 - Deputies Arrest Multiple Impaired And Reckless Drivers Over The Week - 10/21/25

 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways.
 
Please consider others if you choose to drink or use drugs:
? Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
? If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
? If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
? If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
? And please, always wear your seatbelt!
 
Over the weekend, deputies arrested several drivers for DUII. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads.
 
Please drive safe this fall!
 
On October 13th, deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch off Marcola Road near Sunderman Road, east of Springfield. The caller reported the driver was attempting to move the vehicle, but was just driving further into the brush. Deputies contacted the driver, Sherine Renee Forrest, 59, of Springfield, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Forrest was arrested for DUII.
 
On October 14th at about 11 p.m., a sergeant observed a vehicle commit multiple traffic violations in the area of Franklin Boulevard and Brooklyn Avenue, Glenwood. The sergeant initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Jeremiah Michael McDonnell, 38, of Springfield. The sergeant observed signs of impairment, and after additional investigation, McDonnell was arrested for DUII.
 
On October 15th just before midnight, a deputy patrolling Jasper observed a sedan driving 55 miles per hour in the 35 mile-per-hour zone of Jasper Road. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Heidi Cathleen Keller, 59, of Fall Creek. The deputy observed signs Keller was impaired, and after additional investigation she was arrested for DUII.
 
On October 18th at about 11 p.m., a sergeant observed a vehicle run a red light at W. 7th Avenue and Olive Street, Eugene. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Imelda Lizett Angulo Ramirez, 28, of Eugene. The sergeant observed signs Ramirez was impaired. After additional investigation, she was arrested for DUII.
 
On October 20th at about 2 a.m., deputies responded to a report of an SUV that had crashed through multiple mailboxes in the 38600 block of Dexter Road, Dexter. Witnesses reported the driver was intoxicated, and took the vehicle keys from the driver so he could not leave the scene. Deputies contacted the driver, Felicido Alonso Rodriguez, 37, of Dexter, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Rodriguez was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, and Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree.

10/20/25 - Deputies Arrest Multiple Impaired And Reckless Drivers Over The Week - 10/21/25

 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways.
 
Please consider others if you choose to drink or use drugs:
? Plan your safe ride home ahead of time
? If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason
? If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive
? If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver
? And please, always wear your seatbelt!
 
Over the weekend, deputies arrested several drivers for DUII. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads.
 
Please drive safe this fall!
 
On October 13th, deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch off Marcola Road near Sunderman Road, east of Springfield. The caller reported the driver was attempting to move the vehicle, but was just driving further into the brush. Deputies contacted the driver, Sherine Renee Forrest, 59, of Springfield, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Forrest was arrested for DUII.
 
On October 14th at about 11 p.m., a sergeant observed a vehicle commit multiple traffic violations in the area of Franklin Boulevard and Brooklyn Avenue, Glenwood. The sergeant initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Jeremiah Michael McDonnell, 38, of Springfield. The sergeant observed signs of impairment, and after additional investigation, McDonnell was arrested for DUII.
 
On October 15th just before midnight, a deputy patrolling Jasper observed a sedan driving 55 miles per hour in the 35 mile-per-hour zone of Jasper Road. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Heidi Cathleen Keller, 59, of Fall Creek. The deputy observed signs Keller was impaired, and after additional investigation she was arrested for DUII.
 
On October 18th at about 11 p.m., a sergeant observed a vehicle run a red light at W. 7th Avenue and Olive Street, Eugene. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Imelda Lizett Angulo Ramirez, 28, of Eugene. The sergeant observed signs Ramirez was impaired. After additional investigation, she was arrested for DUII.
 
On October 20th at about 2 a.m., deputies responded to a report of an SUV that had crashed through multiple mailboxes in the 38600 block of Dexter Road, Dexter. Witnesses reported the driver was intoxicated, and took the vehicle keys from the driver so he could not leave the scene. Deputies contacted the driver, Felicido Alonso Rodriguez, 37, of Dexter, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Rodriguez was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, and Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree.

10/20/25 - LCSO Case 25-5035 - Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Continues Search For Missing Oakridge Man (Photo) - 10/20/25

 
On October 16th, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies were notified that Jean Fritz Pierre Louis, 76, of Oakridge, may be missing. He had reportedly gone mushroom picking several days before. His friends were unsure where he was, however his car had been seen on the National Forest 2409 Road off of Salmon Creek Road several days before.
 
That day, his vehicle was located on a spur road off of the NF 2409 Road, and Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) began an intensive search of the area. SAR deputies and volunteers have continued searching each day and into the night, employing ground searchers, K9s, drones, and mounted SAR on horseback. Linn County Search & Rescue has also assisted in the search.
 
Louis is described as a black male, 5’7” tall, weighing 145 pounds with white hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was last wearing.
 
While investigators believe Louis is lost in the area, anyone with information on his possible whereabouts is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 option 1.

Attached Media Files: LCSO 25-5035 SAR Search 1.jpeg, LCSO 25-5035 SAR K9 Yeti.jpeg, LCSO Case 25-5035 Missing Person.jpeg, LCSO 25-5035 SAR K9 Yeti at night.jpeg, LCSO 25-5035 SAR Search 3.jpeg, LCSO 25-5035 SAR Search 2.jpeg, LCSO 25-5035 Mounted SAR.jpeg, LCSO 25-5035 SAR Drone.jpeg, LCSO 25-5035 SAR Search 4.jpeg,

10/20/25 - LCSO Case 25-5035 - Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Continues Search For Missing Oakridge Man (Photo) - 10/20/25

 
On October 16th, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies were notified that Jean Fritz Pierre Louis, 76, of Oakridge, may be missing. He had reportedly gone mushroom picking several days before. His friends were unsure where he was, however his car had been seen on the National Forest 2409 Road off of Salmon Creek Road several days before.
 
That day, his vehicle was located on a spur road off of the NF 2409 Road, and Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) began an intensive search of the area. SAR deputies and volunteers have continued searching each day and into the night, employing ground searchers, K9s, drones, and mounted SAR on horseback. Linn County Search & Rescue has also assisted in the search.
 
Louis is described as a black male, 5’7” tall, weighing 145 pounds with white hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was last wearing.
 
While investigators believe Louis is lost in the area, anyone with information on his possible whereabouts is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 option 1.

Attached Media Files: LCSO 25-5035 SAR Search 1.jpeg, LCSO 25-5035 SAR K9 Yeti.jpeg, LCSO Case 25-5035 Missing Person.jpeg, LCSO 25-5035 SAR K9 Yeti at night.jpeg, LCSO 25-5035 SAR Search 3.jpeg, LCSO 25-5035 SAR Search 2.jpeg, LCSO 25-5035 Mounted SAR.jpeg, LCSO 25-5035 SAR Drone.jpeg, LCSO 25-5035 SAR Search 4.jpeg,

10/19/25 - Cottage Grove Woman Arrested For House And Vehicle Arson (Photo) - 10/20/25

 
On October 19th at about 3 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to assist fire personnel with a mobile home fire in the 34800 block of Shoreview Drive, east of Cottage Grove. Firefighters determined the home was unoccupied. Witnesses reported the resident, Leia Kimberly Shaw, 38, of Cottage Grove, had left in a vehicle just before the fire started.
 
Deputies were searching the area for Shaw when a vehicle fire was reported at Bake Stewart Park, near Row River Road milepost 11. Deputies located Shaw nearby a short time later.
 
After additional investigation by the Fire Marshal and deputies, Shaw was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on two counts of Arson in the 1st Degree.
 
Thanks to South Lane Fire & Rescue for their assistance with this incident.

Attached Media Files: Arrest - Cottage Grove.png,

10/19/25 - Cottage Grove Woman Arrested For House And Vehicle Arson (Photo) - 10/20/25

 
On October 19th at about 3 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to assist fire personnel with a mobile home fire in the 34800 block of Shoreview Drive, east of Cottage Grove. Firefighters determined the home was unoccupied. Witnesses reported the resident, Leia Kimberly Shaw, 38, of Cottage Grove, had left in a vehicle just before the fire started.
 
Deputies were searching the area for Shaw when a vehicle fire was reported at Bake Stewart Park, near Row River Road milepost 11. Deputies located Shaw nearby a short time later.
 
After additional investigation by the Fire Marshal and deputies, Shaw was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on two counts of Arson in the 1st Degree.
 
Thanks to South Lane Fire & Rescue for their assistance with this incident.

Attached Media Files: Arrest - Cottage Grove.png,