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11/30/25 - Deputies Arrest Multiple Impaired Drivers This Week, Many Involving In Crashes, Disputes - 12/03/25

 
Deputies arrested 8 drivers for DUII over the week, 4 on Saturday alone. Several involved crashes. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads.
 
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!
 
Please drive safe this holiday season!
 
On November 24th, at 5 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle on Franklin Boulevard, Glenwood, with an equipment violation. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Danny Ray Pereira, 54, of Springfield, was impaired. After additional investigation, Periera was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 26th at 8 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash in the area of Ferguson Road and Territorial Highway, west of Junction City. Deputies contacted witnesses and observed the driver, Dylan Glenn Cowan, 27, of Monroe, appeared intoxicated from drugs. After additional investigation, Cowan was arrested for DUII and Reckless Driving.
 
At 10 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash in the area of Territorial Highway and Demming Road, north of Elmira. Deputies contacted the driver, Rebecca Lynn Hale, 76, of Junction City, and observed signs she was impaired. After additional investigation, Hale was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 27th at 10 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle speeding in the area of W. 11th Avenue and Seneca Road, Eugene. The vehicle was going about 30 miles over the speed limit. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Arturo Alexander Perez Plascencia, 21, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Perez Plascencia was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 29th at 12:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of reckless endangering in the area of Big Fall Creek Road milepost 5, northeast of Lowell. Deputies learned Johnnie Faye Cartwright, 32, of Eugene, had attempted to run over Zachery Ty Bryan, 44, of Eugene, crashing the truck with their three small children inside. No one was injured. Deputies observed signs both were impaired. After additional investigation, Cartwright was arrested for Attempted Assault in the 1st Degree, three counts of Recklessly Endangering, and DUII. Bryan was arrested for violating a court order.
 
At 1:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a physical dispute in the area of Clear Lake Road and Green Hill Road, west of Eugene. Deputies contacted the involved and determined the driver, Lisa Jean Fox, 62, of Deadwood, had assaulted the victim. Deputies also observed Fox was impaired. After additional investigation, Fox was arrested for DUII, Assault in the 4th Degree, and Menacing.
 
At 5 p.m., a deputy responded to a report of a vehicle stopped in the middle of Newcastle Street near Irving Road, Eugene. The vehicle was still in the roadway when deputies arrived. The driver, Sean Christopher Brennan, 37, of Vancouver, Washington, showed signs of impairment. Medics responded to evaluate the driver, and deputies spoke with area witnesses. After additional investigation, Brennan was arrested for DUII.
 
At 11 p.m., deputies learned a vehicle had eluded Cottage Grove Police southbound on Highway 99. A short time later, a deputy observed the vehicle driving recklessly on Dillard Road, south of Eugene. The deputy initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle continued driving and merged onto I-5. Another deputy deployed spike strips, disabling and safely stopping the vehicle on I-5 in Springfield. The driver was uncooperative and did not exit the vehicle. Deputies and Oregon State Troopers attempted to communicate with the driver, Natasha Nichole Kemplin, 38, of Fairview. They approached the vehicle and determined the driver was unconscious. Medics responded and Kemplin was transported to an area hospital. Deputies determined she was impaired by alcohol and drugs. Once cleared by the hospital, Kemplin was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, and Attempt to Elude by Vehicle.

11/30/25 - Deputies Arrest Multiple Impaired Drivers This Week, Many Involving In Crashes, Disputes - 12/03/25

 
Deputies arrested 8 drivers for DUII over the week, 4 on Saturday alone. Several involved crashes. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads.
 
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!
 
Please drive safe this holiday season!
 
On November 24th, at 5 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle on Franklin Boulevard, Glenwood, with an equipment violation. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Danny Ray Pereira, 54, of Springfield, was impaired. After additional investigation, Periera was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 26th at 8 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash in the area of Ferguson Road and Territorial Highway, west of Junction City. Deputies contacted witnesses and observed the driver, Dylan Glenn Cowan, 27, of Monroe, appeared intoxicated from drugs. After additional investigation, Cowan was arrested for DUII and Reckless Driving.
 
At 10 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash in the area of Territorial Highway and Demming Road, north of Elmira. Deputies contacted the driver, Rebecca Lynn Hale, 76, of Junction City, and observed signs she was impaired. After additional investigation, Hale was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 27th at 10 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle speeding in the area of W. 11th Avenue and Seneca Road, Eugene. The vehicle was going about 30 miles over the speed limit. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Arturo Alexander Perez Plascencia, 21, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Perez Plascencia was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 29th at 12:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of reckless endangering in the area of Big Fall Creek Road milepost 5, northeast of Lowell. Deputies learned Johnnie Faye Cartwright, 32, of Eugene, had attempted to run over Zachery Ty Bryan, 44, of Eugene, crashing the truck with their three small children inside. No one was injured. Deputies observed signs both were impaired. After additional investigation, Cartwright was arrested for Attempted Assault in the 1st Degree, three counts of Recklessly Endangering, and DUII. Bryan was arrested for violating a court order.
 
At 1:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a physical dispute in the area of Clear Lake Road and Green Hill Road, west of Eugene. Deputies contacted the involved and determined the driver, Lisa Jean Fox, 62, of Deadwood, had assaulted the victim. Deputies also observed Fox was impaired. After additional investigation, Fox was arrested for DUII, Assault in the 4th Degree, and Menacing.
 
At 5 p.m., a deputy responded to a report of a vehicle stopped in the middle of Newcastle Street near Irving Road, Eugene. The vehicle was still in the roadway when deputies arrived. The driver, Sean Christopher Brennan, 37, of Vancouver, Washington, showed signs of impairment. Medics responded to evaluate the driver, and deputies spoke with area witnesses. After additional investigation, Brennan was arrested for DUII.
 
At 11 p.m., deputies learned a vehicle had eluded Cottage Grove Police southbound on Highway 99. A short time later, a deputy observed the vehicle driving recklessly on Dillard Road, south of Eugene. The deputy initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle continued driving and merged onto I-5. Another deputy deployed spike strips, disabling and safely stopping the vehicle on I-5 in Springfield. The driver was uncooperative and did not exit the vehicle. Deputies and Oregon State Troopers attempted to communicate with the driver, Natasha Nichole Kemplin, 38, of Fairview. They approached the vehicle and determined the driver was unconscious. Medics responded and Kemplin was transported to an area hospital. Deputies determined she was impaired by alcohol and drugs. Once cleared by the hospital, Kemplin was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, and Attempt to Elude by Vehicle.

12/1/25 - LCSO Case 25-5822 - Drain Man Arrested For Assault In Lane County - 12/02/25

 
On December 1st at about 3:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies and Springfield Police officers responded to an injured female at a business on 42nd Street, Springfield. The female was severely injured and was transported to an area hospital.
 
Deputies learned the victim had been beaten by Anthony Leon Vancil, 39, of Drain. The incident began at Hayden Bridge Boat Landing and continued in a vehicle as Vancil drove around the area. The victim was eventually able to escape the vehicle and seek refuge inside the business. The victim also had a restraining order against Vancil.
 
Deputies and other area law enforcement agencies looked for Vancil’s vehicle throughout the morning and day. They were unable to locate it and did not know where he may have gone. That evening, Vancil arrived at the Lane County Parole & Probation Office in Eugene in his vehicle. He was detained and deputies responded to contact Vancil.
 
After additional investigation, Vancil was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for:
- Assault in the 2nd Degree
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- Kidnapping in the 2nd Degree
- Coercion
- Violation of a Restraining Order
 
Vancil had also failed to comply with a sentence to appear on an Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine conviction, so his sentence began on that charge when he was booked into the jail.
 
Thanks to Springfield Police for their assistance on this case.

12/1/25 - LCSO Case 25-5822 - Drain Man Arrested For Assault In Lane County - 12/02/25

 
On December 1st at about 3:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies and Springfield Police officers responded to an injured female at a business on 42nd Street, Springfield. The female was severely injured and was transported to an area hospital.
 
Deputies learned the victim had been beaten by Anthony Leon Vancil, 39, of Drain. The incident began at Hayden Bridge Boat Landing and continued in a vehicle as Vancil drove around the area. The victim was eventually able to escape the vehicle and seek refuge inside the business. The victim also had a restraining order against Vancil.
 
Deputies and other area law enforcement agencies looked for Vancil’s vehicle throughout the morning and day. They were unable to locate it and did not know where he may have gone. That evening, Vancil arrived at the Lane County Parole & Probation Office in Eugene in his vehicle. He was detained and deputies responded to contact Vancil.
 
After additional investigation, Vancil was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for:
- Assault in the 2nd Degree
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- Kidnapping in the 2nd Degree
- Coercion
- Violation of a Restraining Order
 
Vancil had also failed to comply with a sentence to appear on an Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine conviction, so his sentence began on that charge when he was booked into the jail.
 
Thanks to Springfield Police for their assistance on this case.

11/29/25 - LCSO Case 25-5802 - Two Eugene Residents Arrested After Incident In Fall Creek Area (Photo) - 12/01/25

 
On November 29th at about 12:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of reckless endangering in the area of Big Fall Creek Road milepost 5, a popular camping area northeast of Lowell.
 
Deputies learned Zachery Ty Bryan, 44, of Eugene, was in a pickup truck with Johnnie Faye Cartwright, 32, of Eugene, and their three small children. They were driving together in the area. At some point Bryan got out of the pickup truck and began walking on Big Fall Creek Road. Cartwright then attempted to run over Bryan, crashing the truck with the children inside into the ditch. Bryan was able to move out of the way and avoid injury. No one inside the pickup was injured.
 
Deputies interviewed Bryan and Cartwright. Deputies observed signs both were impaired. Deputies also interviewed witnesses contacted on scene. Per a court order from a prior case, Bryan was not supposed to be in contact with Cartwright.
 
After additional investigation, Cartwright was arrested for Attempted Assault in the 1st Degree, three counts of Recklessly Endangering, and DUII. Bryan was arrested for a probation violation on an original charge of Assault in the 4th Degree.
 
The involved children were placed with a family member.

Attached Media Files: Fall_Creek_Arrests.jpeg,

11/29/25 - LCSO Case 25-5802 - Two Eugene Residents Arrested After Incident In Fall Creek Area (Photo) - 12/01/25

 
On November 29th at about 12:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of reckless endangering in the area of Big Fall Creek Road milepost 5, a popular camping area northeast of Lowell.
 
Deputies learned Zachery Ty Bryan, 44, of Eugene, was in a pickup truck with Johnnie Faye Cartwright, 32, of Eugene, and their three small children. They were driving together in the area. At some point Bryan got out of the pickup truck and began walking on Big Fall Creek Road. Cartwright then attempted to run over Bryan, crashing the truck with the children inside into the ditch. Bryan was able to move out of the way and avoid injury. No one inside the pickup was injured.
 
Deputies interviewed Bryan and Cartwright. Deputies observed signs both were impaired. Deputies also interviewed witnesses contacted on scene. Per a court order from a prior case, Bryan was not supposed to be in contact with Cartwright.
 
After additional investigation, Cartwright was arrested for Attempted Assault in the 1st Degree, three counts of Recklessly Endangering, and DUII. Bryan was arrested for a probation violation on an original charge of Assault in the 4th Degree.
 
The involved children were placed with a family member.

Attached Media Files: Fall_Creek_Arrests.jpeg,

11/23/25 - Deputies Arrest 12 Impaired Drivers, Respond To Crashes Over The Week (Photo) - 11/25/25

 
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 12 drivers for DUII over the week, 4 of which were in significant single-vehicle crashes. 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 18th at 7:30 p.m., a deputy walking into the Sheriff’s Office in downtown Eugene witnessed a vehicle turn the wrong way onto Oak Street from 7th Avenue. The vehicle crashed into another car and became high centered on a drainage curb. As the deputy was standing next to the car, the driver attempted to switch seats with the passenger. The driver was identified as Samuel Edache Ogwuche, 26, of Eugene. After additional investigation, he was arrested for DUII.
 
At 9 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash in the area of Clear Lake Road and Greenhill Road, west of Eugene. The vehicle had also damaged a fence and natural gas pump. Deputies contacted the driver, Destiny Lee Haley, 21, of Veneta, and observed signs of impairment. During the investigation, Haley kicked one of the deputies, causing injury. Haley was arrested for DUII, Assault on a Public Safety Officer, Reckless Driving, and Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree.
 
On November 19th at 3 a.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash into a power pole on Parkway Road, east of Pleasant Hill. Deputies contacted the driver, Mariah Mercedes Cordell, 30, of Springfield, and observed signs of impairment. Deputies also located methamphetamine in the vehicle. After additional investigation, Cordell was arrested for DUII and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.
 
On November 20th just after midnight, a deputy stopped a car for speeding on River Road at Division Avenue, Eugene. Deputies contacted the driver, Sean Michael O’Kelley, 50, of Eugene, and observed signs he was impaired. After additional investigation, O’Kelley was arrested for DUII, and was also arrested on a Lane County Circuit Court warrant for Failure to Appear – DUII.
 
At 2:30 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly on River Road near Silver Lane. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Christopher Byron Schendel, 38, of Eugene. The deputy observed signs Schendel was impaired. After additional investigation, Schendel was arrested for DUII.
 
At 9 p.m., a deputy in Veneta observed a vehicle with no lights on fail to stop at a stop sign. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Elizabeth Marie Kyleen Long, 45, of Veneta, was impaired. After additional investigation, Long was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 21st at 2:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of an intoxicated driver leaving a parking lot in Veneta. A deputy located the vehicle and contacted the driver, Albert Colin Hayes, 53, of Veneta. The deputy observed signs of impairment, and after additional investigation Hayes was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 22nd just after midnight, deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash in the 39500 block of Deerhorn Road, south of Walterville. Deputies contacted the driver, Sergio Armando Guadalu Soto, 30, of Springfield, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Soto was arrested for DUII.
 
At 10:30 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly in the area of River Road and Horn Lane and conducted a traffic stop. The driver, Peyton James Lekoff, 21, of Springfield, had a Springfield Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear – DUII, and a Eugene Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear – Driving While Suspended (Misdemeanor). The deputy also observed signs Lekoff was impaired. After additional investigation, Lekoff was arrested on the warrants and DUII.
 
At 11 p.m, a sergeant observed a vehicle speeding on River Road at Horn Lane. The sergeant initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Mark Pierpoint Kane, 61, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Kane was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 23rd at 6 p.m., deputies responded with Cottage Grove Police and Oregon State Police to a single-vehicle crash over the railroad tracks along Highway 99, south of Cottage Grove. They also discovered the vehicle had struck a fence and mailboxes earlier. Deputies contacted the driver, David Linden Schenkel, of Cottage Grove, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Schenkel was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Fail to Perform Duties of a Driver – Property Damage, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree.
 
At 9 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash in the 27600 block of Crow Road, west of Eugene. The driver, Kenneth John Weekes, 41, of Eugene, was transported to an area hospital. Deputies observed signs Weekes was impaired, however he became uncooperative. After additional investigation, Weekes was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree.

Attached Media Files: Arrests_DUI.jpeg,

11/23/25 - Deputies Arrest 12 Impaired Drivers, Respond To Crashes Over The Week (Photo) - 11/25/25

 
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 12 drivers for DUII over the week, 4 of which were in significant single-vehicle crashes. 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 18th at 7:30 p.m., a deputy walking into the Sheriff’s Office in downtown Eugene witnessed a vehicle turn the wrong way onto Oak Street from 7th Avenue. The vehicle crashed into another car and became high centered on a drainage curb. As the deputy was standing next to the car, the driver attempted to switch seats with the passenger. The driver was identified as Samuel Edache Ogwuche, 26, of Eugene. After additional investigation, he was arrested for DUII.
 
At 9 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash in the area of Clear Lake Road and Greenhill Road, west of Eugene. The vehicle had also damaged a fence and natural gas pump. Deputies contacted the driver, Destiny Lee Haley, 21, of Veneta, and observed signs of impairment. During the investigation, Haley kicked one of the deputies, causing injury. Haley was arrested for DUII, Assault on a Public Safety Officer, Reckless Driving, and Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree.
 
On November 19th at 3 a.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash into a power pole on Parkway Road, east of Pleasant Hill. Deputies contacted the driver, Mariah Mercedes Cordell, 30, of Springfield, and observed signs of impairment. Deputies also located methamphetamine in the vehicle. After additional investigation, Cordell was arrested for DUII and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.
 
On November 20th just after midnight, a deputy stopped a car for speeding on River Road at Division Avenue, Eugene. Deputies contacted the driver, Sean Michael O’Kelley, 50, of Eugene, and observed signs he was impaired. After additional investigation, O’Kelley was arrested for DUII, and was also arrested on a Lane County Circuit Court warrant for Failure to Appear – DUII.
 
At 2:30 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly on River Road near Silver Lane. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Christopher Byron Schendel, 38, of Eugene. The deputy observed signs Schendel was impaired. After additional investigation, Schendel was arrested for DUII.
 
At 9 p.m., a deputy in Veneta observed a vehicle with no lights on fail to stop at a stop sign. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Elizabeth Marie Kyleen Long, 45, of Veneta, was impaired. After additional investigation, Long was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 21st at 2:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of an intoxicated driver leaving a parking lot in Veneta. A deputy located the vehicle and contacted the driver, Albert Colin Hayes, 53, of Veneta. The deputy observed signs of impairment, and after additional investigation Hayes was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 22nd just after midnight, deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash in the 39500 block of Deerhorn Road, south of Walterville. Deputies contacted the driver, Sergio Armando Guadalu Soto, 30, of Springfield, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Soto was arrested for DUII.
 
At 10:30 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly in the area of River Road and Horn Lane and conducted a traffic stop. The driver, Peyton James Lekoff, 21, of Springfield, had a Springfield Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear – DUII, and a Eugene Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear – Driving While Suspended (Misdemeanor). The deputy also observed signs Lekoff was impaired. After additional investigation, Lekoff was arrested on the warrants and DUII.
 
At 11 p.m, a sergeant observed a vehicle speeding on River Road at Horn Lane. The sergeant initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Mark Pierpoint Kane, 61, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Kane was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 23rd at 6 p.m., deputies responded with Cottage Grove Police and Oregon State Police to a single-vehicle crash over the railroad tracks along Highway 99, south of Cottage Grove. They also discovered the vehicle had struck a fence and mailboxes earlier. Deputies contacted the driver, David Linden Schenkel, of Cottage Grove, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Schenkel was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Fail to Perform Duties of a Driver – Property Damage, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree.
 
At 9 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash in the 27600 block of Crow Road, west of Eugene. The driver, Kenneth John Weekes, 41, of Eugene, was transported to an area hospital. Deputies observed signs Weekes was impaired, however he became uncooperative. After additional investigation, Weekes was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree.

Attached Media Files: Arrests_DUI.jpeg,

11/19/25 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Two West Lane County Suspects In Separate Sex Abuse Investigations (Photo) - 11/24/25

 
In May of 2025, a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the West Lane patrol area received information about two separate cases of adult males sexually abusing teenage children. The deputy and detectives continued investigating the cases over the following months.
 
In one case, they identified the suspect as David Robert Neubert, Jr., 40, of Florence. On November 19th, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 88000 block of Highway 101, north of Florence. Neubert was contacted and arrested. After additional investigation, he was lodged at the Lane County Jail on multiple charges. The Lane County District Attorney’s Office filed the following charges:
- Three counts of Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree
- Two counts of Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor
 
In the second, unrelated case, the suspect was identified as Jesse Michael Shelton, 44, of Mapleton. In June, detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 10900 block of E. Mapleton Road, Mapleton. Evidence was located, however Shelton was not found.
 
On November 19th, deputies and detectives went to a residence in the 10400 block of Cedar Creek Road, south of Mapleton, to arrest Shelton. Shelton ran as they arrived at the location. A deputy responded with K9 Ripp, who located Shelton hiding nearby along the bank of Sweet Creek. Shelton was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on multiple charges. The Lane County District Attorney’s Office filed the following charges:
- Two counts of Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree
- Strangulation
- Unlawful Delivery of a Marijuana Item
- Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
 
Thanks to the Oregon State Police for their assistance on these cases.

Attached Media Files: Arrests_West_Lane.png,

11/19/25 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Two West Lane County Suspects In Separate Sex Abuse Investigations (Photo) - 11/24/25

 
In May of 2025, a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the West Lane patrol area received information about two separate cases of adult males sexually abusing teenage children. The deputy and detectives continued investigating the cases over the following months.
 
In one case, they identified the suspect as David Robert Neubert, Jr., 40, of Florence. On November 19th, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 88000 block of Highway 101, north of Florence. Neubert was contacted and arrested. After additional investigation, he was lodged at the Lane County Jail on multiple charges. The Lane County District Attorney’s Office filed the following charges:
- Three counts of Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree
- Two counts of Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor
 
In the second, unrelated case, the suspect was identified as Jesse Michael Shelton, 44, of Mapleton. In June, detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 10900 block of E. Mapleton Road, Mapleton. Evidence was located, however Shelton was not found.
 
On November 19th, deputies and detectives went to a residence in the 10400 block of Cedar Creek Road, south of Mapleton, to arrest Shelton. Shelton ran as they arrived at the location. A deputy responded with K9 Ripp, who located Shelton hiding nearby along the bank of Sweet Creek. Shelton was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on multiple charges. The Lane County District Attorney’s Office filed the following charges:
- Two counts of Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree
- Strangulation
- Unlawful Delivery of a Marijuana Item
- Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
 
Thanks to the Oregon State Police for their assistance on these cases.

Attached Media Files: Arrests_West_Lane.png,

11/17/25 - Deputies Arrest Multiple Impaired Drivers, Respond To Crashes Over The Week (Photo) - 11/21/25

 
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!
 
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 10th at about a half-hour past midnight, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disorderly subject at a gas station in Creswell. When the first deputy arrived, the male, Andrew Randall Lukkasson-Huss, 31, of Vancouver, Washington, was preventing drivers from exiting a drive through at a nearby restaurant. Lukkasson fought attempts by the deputy to arrest him. One of the drivers helped the deputy gain control of Lukkasson until more deputies and Oregon State Troopers arrived. After additional investigation, deputies determined Lukkasson had driven to the location while intoxicated. He was arrested for DUII, Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree, Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree, and Resisting Arrest.
 
On November 11th at 8:30 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle unable to maintain it’s lane on Highway 126 and Huston Road, Veneta. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed the driver, Joshua Wayne Mustin, 30, of Veneta, was intoxicated. A passenger was also in the vehicle. After additional investigation, Mustin was arrested for DUII and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.
 
On November 12th at 2 a.m., deputies responded to a possible burglary on Row River Road, east of Cottage Grove. They contacted the suspect, Anthony Michael Cobiskey, 27, of Cottage Grove, in a vehicle nearby. While no burglary had occurred, deputies observed signs Cobisky was intoxicated. After additional investigation, Cobisky was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 14th at 4 p.m., deputies responded to a four-vehicle crash in the 2000 block of River Road. One of the vehicles, driven by Thomas William Carson, 66, of Eugene, had struck three other vehicles in an oncoming lane after veering across the roadway. Deputies observed signs Carson was impaired. After additional investigation, he was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.
 
At 11 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash with fire personnel on Siuslaw River Road, Milepost 43. Deputies observed signs the driver, Jesse James Irvin, 23, of Drain, was intoxicated. After additional investigation, deputies arrested Irvin for DUII.

Attached Media Files: Arrests_DUI.jpeg,

11/17/25 - Deputies Arrest Multiple Impaired Drivers, Respond To Crashes Over The Week (Photo) - 11/21/25

 
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!
 
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 10th at about a half-hour past midnight, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disorderly subject at a gas station in Creswell. When the first deputy arrived, the male, Andrew Randall Lukkasson-Huss, 31, of Vancouver, Washington, was preventing drivers from exiting a drive through at a nearby restaurant. Lukkasson fought attempts by the deputy to arrest him. One of the drivers helped the deputy gain control of Lukkasson until more deputies and Oregon State Troopers arrived. After additional investigation, deputies determined Lukkasson had driven to the location while intoxicated. He was arrested for DUII, Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree, Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree, and Resisting Arrest.
 
On November 11th at 8:30 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle unable to maintain it’s lane on Highway 126 and Huston Road, Veneta. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed the driver, Joshua Wayne Mustin, 30, of Veneta, was intoxicated. A passenger was also in the vehicle. After additional investigation, Mustin was arrested for DUII and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.
 
On November 12th at 2 a.m., deputies responded to a possible burglary on Row River Road, east of Cottage Grove. They contacted the suspect, Anthony Michael Cobiskey, 27, of Cottage Grove, in a vehicle nearby. While no burglary had occurred, deputies observed signs Cobisky was intoxicated. After additional investigation, Cobisky was arrested for DUII.
 
On November 14th at 4 p.m., deputies responded to a four-vehicle crash in the 2000 block of River Road. One of the vehicles, driven by Thomas William Carson, 66, of Eugene, had struck three other vehicles in an oncoming lane after veering across the roadway. Deputies observed signs Carson was impaired. After additional investigation, he was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.
 
At 11 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash with fire personnel on Siuslaw River Road, Milepost 43. Deputies observed signs the driver, Jesse James Irvin, 23, of Drain, was intoxicated. After additional investigation, deputies arrested Irvin for DUII.

Attached Media Files: Arrests_DUI.jpeg,

11/21/2025 - LCSO Case 25-5512 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Eugene Man During Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigation (Photo) - 11/21/25

 
On November 20th at about 7 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 1900 block of Dogwood Drive in Eugene.
 
On November 21st, the suspect, Andrew Edmund Goble, 72, of Eugene, was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree and 10 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 Lane County District Attorney’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, 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.

Attached Media Files: Arrest_ICAC_Lane_County.jpeg,

11/21/2025 - LCSO Case 25-5512 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Eugene Man During Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigation (Photo) - 11/21/25

 
On November 20th at about 7 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 1900 block of Dogwood Drive in Eugene.
 
On November 21st, the suspect, Andrew Edmund Goble, 72, of Eugene, was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree and 10 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 Lane County District Attorney’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, 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.

Attached Media Files: Arrest_ICAC_Lane_County.jpeg,

11/15/25 - LCSO Case 25-5568 - Lowell Man Arrested After Search Of Lowell, Pursuit In Washington State (Photo) - 11/21/25

 
On November 15th at 12:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a menacing that occurred in the 400 block of Carol Street, Lowell. It was reported that Marcquis Andrew Lee White, 33, of Lowell, had menaced several people with a handgun and then fled in a vehicle.
 
Deputies responded with an armored rescue vehicle, drone, and K9 to search for White. They located his vehicle crashed nearby with a firearm inside. An alert to remain indoors was sent to residents in the area out of an abundance of caution.
 
Later in the morning while deputies were still searching in the area, a nearby duck hunter fired from a shotgun, unrelated to the call. Deputies did not deploy flash bangs during the incident.
 
Detectives eventually determined the suspect had left the area, and an all-clear notification was sent to residents.
 
Washington State Police later located White in a vehicle west of Spokane and arrested him after a pursuit. He is currently facing charges in Washington related to that incident. Once those charges are adjudicated, if extradited to Oregon he will face the following charges:
- Robbery in the 1st Degree
- Strangulation
- Assault in the 4th Degree (Felony)
- Menacing
- Interfering with Making a Report
- Coercion
 
Thanks to Washington State Police for their assistance on this case.

Attached Media Files: Arrest_Lowell.png,

11/15/25 - LCSO Case 25-5568 - Lowell Man Arrested After Search Of Lowell, Pursuit In Washington State (Photo) - 11/21/25

 
On November 15th at 12:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a menacing that occurred in the 400 block of Carol Street, Lowell. It was reported that Marcquis Andrew Lee White, 33, of Lowell, had menaced several people with a handgun and then fled in a vehicle.
 
Deputies responded with an armored rescue vehicle, drone, and K9 to search for White. They located his vehicle crashed nearby with a firearm inside. An alert to remain indoors was sent to residents in the area out of an abundance of caution.
 
Later in the morning while deputies were still searching in the area, a nearby duck hunter fired from a shotgun, unrelated to the call. Deputies did not deploy flash bangs during the incident.
 
Detectives eventually determined the suspect had left the area, and an all-clear notification was sent to residents.
 
Washington State Police later located White in a vehicle west of Spokane and arrested him after a pursuit. He is currently facing charges in Washington related to that incident. Once those charges are adjudicated, if extradited to Oregon he will face the following charges:
- Robbery in the 1st Degree
- Strangulation
- Assault in the 4th Degree (Felony)
- Menacing
- Interfering with Making a Report
- Coercion
 
Thanks to Washington State Police for their assistance on this case.

Attached Media Files: Arrest_Lowell.png,

11/19/25 - LCSO Case 25-5035 - Missing Mushroom Picker From Oakridge Found Deceased After Lengthy Search (Photo) - 11/20/25

Correction: Louis went missing last month, not early last week as the previous release stated.
 
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On November 19th at about 2 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) located the body of Jean Fritz Pierre Louis, 76, of Oakridge, who went missing last month in the Salmon Creek area east of Oakridge. Louis was located deceased in the bottom of a steep drainage, which required rope teams to access and recover him.
 
Volunteers and deputies devoted over 1,000 hours to the search for Louis, which began with an intensive search on October 16th after he was reported missing. His vehicle was quickly located in the area. Searchers began tackling the incredibly rugged terrain on foot and horseback and using drones, K9s, and high-angle rope teams to access difficult areas. Searchers rappelled into multiple areas to search. Linn County SAR assisted with the search and recovery, as well as Eugene Mountain Rescue, which operates under Lane County Sheriff’s SAR.
 
While not the outcome hoped for, we are thankful to our many dedicated volunteers and agency partners who continue to search for those missing in our county.

Attached Media Files: 25-5035_Recovery1.jpeg, 25-5035_Recovery2.jpeg,

11/19/25 - LCSO Case 25-5035 - Missing Mushroom Picker From Oakridge Found Deceased After Lengthy Search (Photo) - 11/20/25

Correction: Louis went missing last month, not early last week as the previous release stated.
 
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On November 19th at about 2 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) located the body of Jean Fritz Pierre Louis, 76, of Oakridge, who went missing last month in the Salmon Creek area east of Oakridge. Louis was located deceased in the bottom of a steep drainage, which required rope teams to access and recover him.
 
Volunteers and deputies devoted over 1,000 hours to the search for Louis, which began with an intensive search on October 16th after he was reported missing. His vehicle was quickly located in the area. Searchers began tackling the incredibly rugged terrain on foot and horseback and using drones, K9s, and high-angle rope teams to access difficult areas. Searchers rappelled into multiple areas to search. Linn County SAR assisted with the search and recovery, as well as Eugene Mountain Rescue, which operates under Lane County Sheriff’s SAR.
 
While not the outcome hoped for, we are thankful to our many dedicated volunteers and agency partners who continue to search for those missing in our county.

Attached Media Files: 25-5035_Recovery1.jpeg, 25-5035_Recovery2.jpeg,

11/18/25 - LCSO Case 25-5621 - Mapleton Man Arrested For Menacing With A Knife (Photo) - 11/19/25

 
On November 18th at 7:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the business district in Mapleton along Highway 126 for a report of a man menacing people with a large knife. The man, identified as Thomas Lynn Jessop, 29, of Mapleton, pointed the knife at people and made threatening statements as he advanced towards them. Jessop was held at gunpoint by two individuals as deputies responded from Florence and Veneta.
 
Before deputies arrived, a bystander also sprayed Jessop with bear spray. He dropped the knife and removed his clothing. Jessop was cooperative with deputies as he was arrested, but his behavior then escalated. Medics sedated and transported him to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment.
 
Jessop was lodged at the Lane County Jail for three counts of Menacing, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Disorderly Conduct.
 
Thanks to the bystanders who took action to keep others safe, as well as Oregon State Police, Florence Police Department, and Western Lane Fire & EMS Authority for their assistance on this incident.
 
Anyone with additional information or who witnessed this incident is asked to call the Lane County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at 541-682-4150 option 1 and reference Case 25-5621.

Attached Media Files: Arrest_West_Lane.jpeg,

11/18/25 - LCSO Case 25-5621 - Mapleton Man Arrested For Menacing With A Knife (Photo) - 11/19/25

 
On November 18th at 7:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the business district in Mapleton along Highway 126 for a report of a man menacing people with a large knife. The man, identified as Thomas Lynn Jessop, 29, of Mapleton, pointed the knife at people and made threatening statements as he advanced towards them. Jessop was held at gunpoint by two individuals as deputies responded from Florence and Veneta.
 
Before deputies arrived, a bystander also sprayed Jessop with bear spray. He dropped the knife and removed his clothing. Jessop was cooperative with deputies as he was arrested, but his behavior then escalated. Medics sedated and transported him to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment.
 
Jessop was lodged at the Lane County Jail for three counts of Menacing, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Disorderly Conduct.
 
Thanks to the bystanders who took action to keep others safe, as well as Oregon State Police, Florence Police Department, and Western Lane Fire & EMS Authority for their assistance on this incident.
 
Anyone with additional information or who witnessed this incident is asked to call the Lane County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at 541-682-4150 option 1 and reference Case 25-5621.

Attached Media Files: Arrest_West_Lane.jpeg,

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.