The suspect in this case, Zane Everett Johnston, dob 09-30-03, was contacted by Roseburg CID Detectives in the parking lot at 156 Sunshine Rd at 1:51 PM, and arrested without incident for:

Assault 1

Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony)

Menacing

Parole Violation Warrant

No further details are being released at this time.

On April 3, 2024 at approximately 6:00 AM, the Roseburg Police Department responded to the 900 block of NE Willow Street regarding a reported stabbing. When officers arrived, they found a 50 year old Roseburg man was injured due to a stab wound and immediately began life-saving efforts. The injured male was transported to Mercy Medical Center, then later transferred out of the area for additional treatment.

 A suspect in this case, a 20 year old Roseburg man, fled the scene and has not been located despite efforts from multiple assisting agencies and a DCSO K9 track; investigators found the victim and suspect are known to each other. Roseburg Police detectives, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office detectives, DCSO deputies and Oregon State Police responded to assist and will continue to investigate the matter with assistance from the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office. At this time, there is no known ongoing threat to the general public.