On May 30th at about 4pm, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a vehicle crash with injury in the 4600 block of Pacific Avenue, in Dune City. During the investigation it was learned that two occupants were riding in the bed of the truck and fell out. These same two occupants were transported to local area hospitals for treatment.   

The driver was identified as 49-year-old Benjamin Robert Engler of Dune City. Engler was arrested for Assault in the second degree, DUII, and Reckless endangering. Engler was lodged at the Lane County Jail.  

On May 28th, investigators with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received information, leading to the identity of the suspect in this case. The suspect has been identified as 37-year-old Jeremy Allen Johnson of Eugene. Deputies located Johnson and his vehicle at his place of employment, southwest of Eugene.   

Johnson was arrested and later lodged at the Lane County Jail for the below listed crimes.  

This case is still being investigated by Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives. Anyone with information connected to this case is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150. 

There is no ongoing threat to the community and there is no further information at this time.  

On May 26th, Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives began investigating a significant sexual assault.  We are asking for assistance from the public in identifying a subject and his vehicle. 

The attached photographs are of the person of interest.  The male pictured is a bald white male, about 5 foot 10 inches tall with a medium build.  He has visible tattoos on his legs.  Members of the public should not confront the male; he should be considered dangerous.  

The male was last seen operating a dark colored cross over style vehicle with Oregon license plates.   

Anyone with any information about the subject or the vehicle is asked to call the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150. 

On May 21st at about 10pm, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash that occurred in the 32000 block of Dillard Loop. The caller reported finding a vehicle crashed into a tree and the driver was not responsive. Personnel from Pleasant Hill Fire, Goshen Fire and South Lane Fire all responded.  

The driver was extricated and transported by ambulance to a local area hospital. The driver, identified as 49-year-old Isaac Richard Aanrud of Creswell, did not survive.  

Deputies investigated the crash scene and there is no further information at this time.  

On May 22nd at about 8pm the Lane County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a missing boater on Hills Creek Reservoir. During the investigation it was learned that two people had been on a small boat when it capsized, but only one occupant made it to the shore.  

Lane County Sheriff’s staff and volunteers began searching utilizing its Marine Patrol and Dive Team. Oregon State Troopers assisted bringing a boat to help in the search. The search remains active and Klamath County Sheriff Search and rescue teams are also assisting.   

The identity of the missing person is being withheld for next of kin notification.  

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone to recreate safely the water and to always wear a lifejacket.

The Lane County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol deputies are partnering with Bi-Mart to again offer free boat inspections throughout Lane County to help you get on the water safely!  

Bring your boat to a listed Bi-Mart on the scheduled date and time and a Lane County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol Deputy will inspect your boat for free and help make sure you have everything you need.  

For those non-motorized boats (including paddle boards, kayaks, etc.), be sure to always carry a life jacket, whistle/horn and a waterway access permit. 

Saturday 5/23/26 

10:00 am – 01:00 pm 

Florence Bi-Mart 

4310 Highway 101, Florence  

Sunday 5/31/26 

10:00 am - 01:00 pm  

Springfield Bi-Mart 

1521 Mohawk Boulevard, Springfield 

On May 12th at about 6:30 am, a deputy observed a vehicle driving recklessly on Delta Highway.  When the Deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver fled, leading deputies on a short vehicle pursuit. The driver was later identified as 34-year-old Jeffrey Allen McGee.    

McGee attempted to flee eastbound on Beltline Highway towards Interstate-5. As McGee exited onto I-5, his vehicle lost control and collided with another vehicle.  McGee’s vehicle came to a stop on the side of the interstate. McGee fled on foot, running completely across Interstate-5. Motorists on the freeway had to come to a stop to avoid striking him.   

Deputies located McGee nearby and took him into custody.  McGee was arrested and lodged at the Lane County jail for the following charges. 

-Elude by vehicle 

-Elude by foot 

-Assault in the third degree 

-Hit and run 

-Reckless driving 

-Reckless endangering 

-DUII 

-Resisting Arrest 

On May 13th about 4 pm deputies were notified of a juvenile in crisis. Family reported the juvenile was on top of a LCC campus building. Deputies responded in emergency mode to the location and established contact. Additional deputies also contacted the juvenile’s family and gathered information about what triggered the incident. 

The juvenile was distraught and stayed near the edge of the roof. Two of the deputies who responded are members of the Lane County Sheriff’s Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT). These deputies were able to build rapport with the juvenile and worked to establish a deescalation strategy. Fire and EMS personnel responded with emergency equipment, including a ladder truck.  

At around 5 pm, after more than 20 minutes of negotiation, the juvenile came down off the roof unharmed. The juvenile was taken to a local area hospital for treatment.  

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank LCC Public Safety and all of the Fire and EMT personnel who responded to assist.

Lane County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol is offering free boat inspections! 

The Lane County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol deputies are partnering with Bi-Mart to again offer free boat inspections throughout Lane County to help you get on the water safely!  

Bring your boat to a listed Bi-Mart on the scheduled date and time and a Lane County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol Deputy will inspect your boat for free and help make sure you have everything you need.  

For those non-motorized boats (including paddle boards, kayaks, etc.), be sure to always carry a life jacket, whistle/horn and a waterway access permit. 

Saturday 5/16/26 

10:00 am – 01:00 pm 

River Road Bi-Mart 

2030 River Road, Eugene 

Saturday 5/23/26 

10:00 am – 01:00 pm 

Florence Bi-Mart 

4310 Highway 101, Florence  

Sunday 5/31/26 

10:00 am -  01:00 pm  

Springfield Bi-Mart 

1521 Mohawk Boulevard, Springfield 

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 22-year-old Tyler Ryan Davis of Eugene. Davis was reported missing to Eugene Police on May 1st. Davis’s last known contact was with friends and family on April 30th. Davis’s vehicle was later found parked near the area of Lookout Reservoir, east of Lowell. 
 
Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue (SAR) is actively searching the area. SAR staff and volunteers have deployed multiple teams to the search area, east of Lowell. SAR teams have utilized search canines on land and water. The Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol and SAR have deployed boats and divers on Lookout Reservoir. SAR ground crews have conducted grid searches and traversed local road and trail systems. LCSO, EPD and the Oregon State Police have deployed drones to aid in the search. The Civil Air Patrol also joined search efforts, flying over the search area. Many friends and family of Davis have also been in the area searching.   

Davis is described as a white male adult, standing approximately 6’02” tall and weighing about 165 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was last wearing. 
 
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 option 1.  

On May 5th at about 05:40 am, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to investigate a crash that occurred in the 27000 block of London Road. Callers reported a vehicle had overturned during the crash and at least one occupant had been ejected.

Deputies are currently investigating. South Lane Fire and Rescue extricated at least one passenger. The driver and all three occupants were transported to area hospitals for treatment. Members of the Lane County Crash Reconstruction Team responded to investigate the crash scene. London Road is closed near the crash for investigation and motorists should avoid the area.   

This investigation is active, and no other details are available at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 541-682-4150 option 1 and reference case 26-2212.  

On 05/02/2026 at around 2:50 pm, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary reported from the 40300 block of Jasper Lowell Road.  The first caller reported finding someone trespassing on his property. Shortly after, a second resident called in advising their home had been broken into and their car was removed from inside their shop. During the investigation it was learned the suspects were associated with a black BMW SUV with Oregon plates.  

At about 9:15 pm a deputy located the suspect vehicle in Lowell and began following. The vehicle drove recklessly eastbound on Highway 58 and deputies pursued. Oakridge Police Officers successfully deployed spike strips, which slowed the suspect vehicle, allowing deputies to utilize a (PIT) pursuit intervention tactic to end the chase.   

The suspect driver was identified as 28-year-old Brendon Andrew Johnson of Sprague River. Johnson was taken into custody and lodged at the Lane County Jail.  He was charged with two counts of Burglary in the First degree, two counts of Unlawful Use of a Vehicle, two counts of Elude Police by Vehicle, one count of Theft in the First Degree, one count of Unlawful Entry of a Vehicle, one count of Reckless Driving, five counts of Reckless Endangering, one count of Criminal Mischief in the First Degree and one count of Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree.  Johnson was also arrested for his outstanding warrants unrelated to this investigation.  

The second suspect was identified as 28-year-old Emily Rose McGinnis of Klamath Falls. McGinnis was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail. She was charged with one count of Burglary in the First Degree, Burglary in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Vehicle, Theft in the First Degree and Criminal Mischief in the Third degree.  She also was arrested for her outstanding warrants.    

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Oakridge Police Department and the Oregon State Police for their assistance in this investigation.