On October 28th at about 1:30 pm, LCSO learned 83-year-old Jerry James Rice was missing from his residence in the 3800 block of Robbie Street in the River Road area of Eugene. Rice has Alzheimer's and he does not have a cell phone with him.

Rice was last seen around 12:00 pm.  He left his home on foot.  Rice was wearing a gray raincoat, red plaid shirt and blue jeans. Rice stands about 6’0 tall and weighs around 195 pounds. He is a white male with gray hair and brown eyes. Rice currently has longer unkempt hair and beard.

Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies and Search and Rescue personnel are actively searching for Rice.  Anyone who has any information regarding Rice’s whereabouts is asked to call LCSO dispatch at 541-682-4150.

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 Veneta this Saturday! 

Where: Bi-Mart in Veneta, 25126 Jeans Road, Veneta 

When: Saturday, October 24th 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Check your medicine cabinet for prescription drugs that are expired or that you no longer use and bring unwanted, outdated, or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications to for safe disposal.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

On October 21st at about 2:00pm, a Lane County Sergeant was rear ended by a drunk driver while stopped at a traffic light. The collision occurred near the intersection of Delta Highway and Beltline Highway in Eugene. After striking the patrol truck, the suspect attempted to flee southbound on Delta Highway. 

The sergeant and other Lane County Sheriff’s deputies pursued the vehicle as it attempted to elude southbound on Delta Highway. Ultimately the driver entered the Valley River Mall parking lot and brought the vehicle to a stop. The driver was identified as 35-year-old Christopher Paul Haxby.  Haxby’s driving privileges were suspended.  Haxby also showed signs of intoxication.

Following the investigation LCSO Deputies arrested Haxby and lodged him at the Lane County Jail.  Haxby was charged with the following crimes:

Thankfully, the LCSO Sergeant was uninjured, and has returned to duty. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Eugene Police Department for its assistance with the crash investigation. 

From Thursday October 15th through Sunday October 18th Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies made seven individual arrests for DUI.  Two of these arrests occurred after the driver had been involved in a traffic crash.

LCSO #26-5129 – On October 15th at about 12:05 am, deputies responded for the report of a lost subject in the Veneta area.  The person was eventually located in her vehicle.  The woman, 50-year-old Susan Marie Lane showed signs of impairment and deputies conducted an investigation. Lane was ultimately arrested for DUII. She was cited and released for the crime.

LCSO # 26-5143 – On October 15th at about 6:50 pm, LCSO deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash reported in the 85700 block of Edenvale Road.  A vehicle struck a power pole and brought the pole and lines down on the roadway. The crash also caused a section of field nearby to catch fire. Thankfully firefighters were able to put the fire out quickly. The driver was identified as 30-year-old Aubree Layne Jones, and she was transported to a local area hospital for treatment.  The investigation revealed Jones had driven her vehicle impaired. Consequently, Jones was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering and Criminal Mischief. Jones was cited and released for these crimes.

LCSO #26-5173 – On October 17th at about 11:00 am, a LCSO deputy observed a vehicle commit traffic violations while travelling on I-105 near Delta Highway.  The deputy attempted to stop the motorist using emergency lights and siren.  However, the driver was slow to respond and travelled multiple blocks before finally bringing the car to a stop.  Deputies contacted the driver, 40- year-old Kami Meesun Hendrix and deputies became concerned Hendrix had driven impaired. Deputies conducted an investigation and Hendrix was eventually arrested for DUII.  She was cited and released for the crime.

LCSO #26-5190 - On October 17th at about 6:45 pm, Deputies responded to a verbal dispute occurring in the 93400 block of River Road.  Part of the dispute reportedly involved an intoxicated person attempting to leave in a vehicle. Deputies arrived and conducted an investigation.  It was learned that 55-year-old John Vincent Dolan had driven while intoxicated and he had also thrown a female to the ground during the dispute.  Dolan was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for the Crimes of DUII and Physical Harassment.

LCSO #26-5201 – On October 18th at about 4:25 pm, LCSO Deputies were dispatched to the report of a motor vehicle crash on Rattlesnake Road. Deputies responded and contacted the driver, 41-year-old Jedidiah Daniel Lauer. Lauer showed signs of intoxication, and he was ultimately arrested for DUII. Lauer was cited and released for the crime.

LCSO # 26-5203 - On October 18th at about 7:50 pm, deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious subject trespassing on private property in the 3700 block of Honolulu Avenue. The suspect left, but was identified as a neighbor, 36-year-old Isiah Walter Wagoner. Wagoner was spotted driving in the area and contacted. Wagoner showed signs of impairment, and he was ultimately arrested for DUII and lodged at the Lane County Jail for the crime.

LCSO # 26-5205 – On October 18th at around 10:10 pm, a LCSO deputy stopped a motorist on Delta Highway near Goodpasture Island Road for traffic violations.  While contacting the driver, 33-year-old Jacob Dean Anderson, showed signs of intoxication.  Deputies ultimately arrested Anderson for DUII following the investigation.  Anderson was cited and released for the crime.

The Lane County Sherrif’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team and deputies do not always have time to conduct proactive traffic enforcement.  LCSO deputies continue to encounter impaired motorists on county roadways and often this is while traveling in between other priority calls for service.  

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone to drive safe.  Plan ahead if you are going to drink. Make sure you have a sober driver, or you can arrange for a ride home. If you don’t have a plan, don’t plan to drink. Please help us keep our roadways safe for everyone.  

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On October 9th at about 8:27 pm the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on River Drive near East Cloverdale Road, outside of Creswell. It was reported the involved vehicle fled the scene after striking the pedestrian.

LCSO deputies responded along with EMT’s with South Lane Fire. Sadly, the individual struck by the vehicle did not survive.  The deceased was identified as 49– year-old Justin Dewayne Jones.

LCSO Major Crash investigators were called out and assisted with the investigation. The involved vehicle may be a gray or silver hatchback style car or small SUV. The vehicle may have light damage to the front and or driver side.

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the vehicle involved in the crash. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150.

On October 7th at about 07:00 am, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 36000 block of Row River Road in Cottage Grove. This search warrant stemmed from an investigation by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, focusing on child exploitation.  

The suspect, 58-year-old Jeffrey Allan Carter, was contacted and arrested. Carter was lodged at the Lane County Jail for the listed charges.

Currently there is no indication of any local area victims in this case. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received assistance during this investigation from 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. The investigation remains ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.

On October 5th at about 2:45 pm, LCSO responded to the report of a two-vehicle crash in the 90600 block of Territorial Highway. The crash involved a log truck and a small pickup, and the driver of the pickup was believed to be deceased.

Dispatchers provided CPR instructions to individuals on scene who attempted life-saving aid on the driver of the pickup. Responding EMT’s with Lane Fire Authority arrived and ultimately pronounced the driver of the pick-up deceased. The deceased was identified as 54-year-old Tracey Michele Lancour of Eugene. 

Territorial Highway was closed in both directions so deputies could investigate the scene. Initial investigation revealed the log truck was traveling northbound, when the pickup appeared to turn and cross in front of the log truck.  It did not appear that Lancour was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.

The Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office was contacted and responded.  Both vehicles were towed from the scene before Territorial Highway was reopened. 

This case is still being reviewed and there is no additional information for release at this time.

On October 4th around 4:40 pm, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Waldo Lake Road and Shadow Bay Access Road. Callers reported the crash involved a single motorcycle and rider. At the time of the report the operator of the motorcycle was unconscious and suffered visible injuries. 

LCSO dispatchers provided CPR instructions, and individuals on scene attempted additional life-saving care. Firefighters arrived at about 5:15 pm. EMT’s pronounced the male operator deceased. The deceased was identified as 42-year-old Ryan Lee Foster of Cottage Grove.

Deputies investigated the scene and notified the Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office of the investigation. This case is still being investigated and there is no additional information available for release at this time.