Oregon State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting - Marion County (Photo) -01/23/25

MARION COUNTY, Ore. 23 Jan. 2025 -- The Oregon State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Jan. 22, 2025, in Marion County.
 

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 22, 2025, Salem Police officers were pursuing a wanted suspect near River Road and Gardenia Drive in Salem. The suspect, Shawn Lee Baker (42), fled into an apartment complex near the 3200 block of River Road North and toward a residential unit and was armed with a firearm.
 

Two officers confronted Baker and shots were fired striking Baker. Additional officers from the Salem Police Department and Keizer Police Department were immediately on scene. Despite lifesaving measures by responding police and medics, Baker died at the scene.
 

The involved officers have been identified as Salem Police Officers Chad Galusha and John Diaz. Galusha has been with the department for 16 years and Diaz for 23 years. As per standard protocol, both officers have been placed on administrative leave. 
 

 No police officers were injured in the incident.    

The Marion County Law Enforcement Officer Deadly Use of Force Plan under Senate Bill 111 has been initiated for this incident, and the Oregon State Police is conducting the primary investigation in coordination with the Marion County District Attorney's Office. The Keizer Police Department and Marion County Sheriff's Office are assisting in the investigation. Any further information will be released by the Marion County District Attorney's Office at the conclusion of the investigation. 

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About the Oregon State Police

Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that protects Oregon's people, wildlife, and natural resources. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state's roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members -- including troopers, investigators, and professional staff -- who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon. 

Oregon State Police And Linn County Sheriff’s Office Partner For Hwy. 20 Rescue (Photo) -01/22/25

Joint news release with the Linn County Sheriff's Office

LINN COUNTY, Ore. 22 Jan. 2025 -  Today, at 9:15 a.m., an Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Trooper encountered a vehicle on the shoulder of Hwy. 20 near milepost 68 and quickly determined the person associated with the vehicle was lost and in distress. The 30-year-old female had left her vehicle for unknown reasons and walked up a nearby U.S. Forest Service road.
 

Linn County Search and Rescue and an OSP Fish and Wildlife K-9 team responded to assist in the search. K-9 Scout tracked the individual and finally located her about a mile from the vehicle. Troopers remained with her, built a fire, and provided food and emergency blankets until search and rescue members arrived with a snowcat to transport her back to the highway.

Medics from the Sweet Home Fire Department then transported the individual to an area hospital for medical evaluation.
 

While the rescue was underway, the Linn County Sheriff's Office received two additional calls from motorists stranded on forest roads in the snow. Sheriff Michelle Duncan said, "This is a good reminder for motorists to always have a plan and adequate equipment if traveling or recreating in the snow." She continued, "Always let a friend or family member know your destination and carry a cell phone or rescue beacon. It's always a good idea to keep your car winter ready with safety items such as extra blankets or warm clothing, extra food and water, a first aid kit, and other survival items."

Oregon State Police Captain Kyle Kennedy said, "Winter weather can be unpredictable and conditions can change quickly. This rescue was a great team effort and we are grateful this individual was quickly located and transported to safety." 

Fatal Crash -- Highway 224 -- Clackamas County -01/22/25

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. 22 Jan. 2025 -- On Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at about 8:30 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 224 near milepost 12 in Clackamas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a red Dodge pickup, operated by Mark Loren McVicker (64) of Sandy, was driving westbound on Hwy. 224 near milepost 12 when it left the roadway, struck a tree, and rolled down a steep embankment on the south side of the highway. The vehicle came to rest about 40 feet down the embankment.

The driver (McVicker) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation by OSP's Collision Reconstruction Unit.  

OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, the Clackamas County Medical Examiner's Office, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
 

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon's highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash -- Interstate 82 -- Umatilla County -01/22/25

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. 22 Jan. 2025 -- On Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at about 5:10 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle rollover on Interstate 82 in Umatilla County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a black Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by Madyson Braelyn Curtis (20) of Redmond, was traveling westbound on I-82 near milepost 8 when it left the roadway for an unknown reason. The vehicle rolled several times and eventually came to a rest in the medium.

The operator (Curtis) was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene.

The highway was impacted for approximately 30 minutes during the on-scene investigation by OSP's Collision Reconstruction Unit.  

OSP was assisted by the Hermiston Fire Department and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
 

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon's highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash -- Hwy. 22 -- Linn County -01/22/25

LINN COUNTY, Ore. 22 Jan. 2025 -- On Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at about 11:34 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 22 near milepost 64 in Linn County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a red Cadillac, operated by Theodore Kleinman (79) of Redmond, was traveling eastbound on Hwy. 22 near Minto Road when it left the roadway and struck a blue Ford F15, operated by Delores Ann Carroll (76) of Redmond, head-on. Both drivers were seriously injured and transported to an area hospital. A passenger, Glenn L Carroll (51) of Redmond, in the Ford was transported with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Cadillac (Kleinman) later died at the hospital.

The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation by OSP's Collision Reconstruction Unit.  

OSP was assisted by the Turner Fire Department, Gates Fire Department, Idanha Fire Department, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
 

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon's highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

OSP Fish & Wildlife Seeks Assistance Identifying Angler - Umatilla County (Photo) -01/21/25

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. 20 Jan. 2025 – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help to identify the person(s) captured on camera while unlawfully angling on the Walla Walla River near Milton-Freewater. 

On Dec. 13 and Dec. 16, 2024, an individual was photographed while angling with what appeared to be trout/steelhead fishing gear. Trout and warmwater fish angling on the Walla Walla River had been closed since Oct. 31, 2024, and steelhead angling was not allowed during 2024.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@osp.oregon.gov. Please reference case number #SP25-014834.

Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators

The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program is a collaboration between the Oregon State Police, Oregon Hunters Association, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Wildlife Coalition, Oregon Outfitter and Guides Association, and the Oregon State Marine Board.

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals.  

Preference Point Rewards

5 Points: Bighorn Sheep

5 Points: Rocky Mountain Goat

5 Points: Moose

5 Points: Wolf

4 Points: Elk

4 Points: Deer

4 Points: Pronghorn Antelope

4 Points: Bear

4 Points: Cougar

The TIP program also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of the following fish and wildlife species. Cash rewards can also be awarded for habitat destruction, illegally obtaining hunting or angling license or tag, lending or borrowing big game tags, spotlighting, or snagging.

Cash Rewards

Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) cash rewards:

$2,000 Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, or Moose

$1,000 Elk, Deer, or Antelope

$600 Bear, Cougar, or Wolf

$300 Habitat destruction

$200 Illegally obtaining Oregon hunting or angling license or tags

$200 Unlawful lending/borrowing big game tag(s)

$200 Game Fish & Shellfish

$200 Game Birds or Furbearers

$200 Spotlighting

$200 Snagging/Attempt to Snag

Oregon Wildlife Coalition (OWC) Cash Rewards:

$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey

$500 Cougar, Bobcat, Beaver (public lands only), Black bears, Bighorn Sheep, Marten, Fisher, Sierra Nevada Red Fox

$1,000 Species listed as “threatened" or “endangered" under state or federal Endangered Species Act (excludes fish)

Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association (OOGA) Cash Rewards:

$200 Acting as an Outfitter Guide for the Illegal Killing of Wildlife, Illegally Obtaining Oregon Hunting or Angling Licenses or Tags, or Illegally Offering to Act as an Outfitter Guide as defined in ORS 704.010 and 704.020.

How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity:

TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (*677)

TIP email: TIP@osp.oregon.gov (monitored Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

For more information visit: www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/fw/Pages/tip.aspx

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About the Oregon State Police

Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon. 

Fatal Crash - Highway 97 - Jefferson County -01/13/25

Jefferson County, Ore 9 Jan 2025- On Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 97, near milepost 85, in Jefferson County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Kenworth commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Robert Allen Bowman (65) of The Dalles, struck a pedestrian, Keanu Rhune Blumenthal (21) of Carson City (NV), who was crossing the highway.

The pedestrian (Blumenthal) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Kenworth (Bowman) was not injured.

The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 22E - Marion County -01/13/25

Marion County, Ore 8 Jan 2025- On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 8:40 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 22E, near milepost 38, in Marion County. 

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Chevy Silverado, operated by John H. Lambert (60) of Salem, left the roadway for unknown reasons, traveled down an embankment, struck a stump and rolled.

The operator of the vehicle (Lambert) was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by Stayton Police Department, Gates Fire, and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Interstate 84 - Umatilla County -01/10/25

Umatilla County, Ore 4 Jan 2025- On Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 8:49 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 179, in Umatilla County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Ford F-250, operated by Eduardo Flores Alvarez (34) of Pendleton, entered the median for unknown reasons, rolled, and came to rest in the westbound lanes. The operator was ejected during the rolling event and was located in the median.

The operator (Alvarez) was declared deceased at the scene.

The roadway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 126 - Lane County -01/10/25

Lane County, Ore 7 Jan 2025- On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 3:05 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 126, near milepost 8, in Lane County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Ferrari GTB, operated by Victor Joseph Cianci (74) of Florence, was travelling at a highrate of speed when it crossed the center line, struck a guardrail, and overturned coming to rest in a pond.

The operator of the Ferrari (Cianci) was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. 

OSP was assisted by Lane County Sheriff's Office.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Interstate 84 - Union County -01/10/25

Union County, Ore 1 Jan 2025- On Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at 10:26 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 279, in Union County.

The preliminary investigation indicated Mack commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Robert Fred Kenyon (60) of Nampa (ID), was stopped at the chain up area installing chains on his vehicle due to roadway conditions. A westbound Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Steven Bradly Botter (47) of Spokane (WA), left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck the parked Mack. Another westbound Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Sing Manvir (28) of Fresno (CA), struck the vehicles from the primary collision as they entered the roadway. The collision blocked the interstate for several hours.

The operator of the Mack (Kenyon) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator the Washingtion plated Freightliner (Botter) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the California plated Freightliner (Manvir) was transported to an area hospital.

The roadway was impacted for approximately 10 hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash- Highway 97- Deschutes County -12/30/24

Deschutes County, Ore 27 Dec 2024- On Friday, December 27, 2024, at 4:57 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97, near milepost 117, in Deschutes County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Ford F250, operated by Benjamin Troy Boynton Jr. (45) of Madras, crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and struck a southbound Jeep Wrangler, operated by Rebecka Ann Perinne (43) of La Pine, head-on.

The operator of the Jeep (Perinne) was declared deceased at the scene. 

The operator of the Ford (Boynton Jr.) was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital.

The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigaiton.

OSP was assisted by Redmond Fire, Redmond Police Department, Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 224 - Clackamas County -12/30/24

Clackamas County, Ore 27 Dec 2024- On Friday, December 27, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 224, near milepost 15, in Clackamas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Jeep Cherokee, operated by Matthew Leroy Cooper (43) of Portland, attempted a left hand turn into a parking lot and entered the path of an eastbound Hyundai Santa Fe, operated by Jianxiang Zhao (44) of Portland, causing a side impact crash.

The operator of the Jeep (Cooper) was declared deceased at the scene. He was not believed to be wearing a seatbelt.

The operator of the Hyundai (Zhao) was reportedly not injured.

The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. An unsafe left turn is being considered as the primary cause of the crash.

OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Interstate 5 - Linn County -12/27/24

Linn County, Ore 24 Dec 2024- On Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at 1:30 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 235, in Linn County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a Dodge Durango, operated by Cassie Maree Martinez (35) of Salem, was reportedly travelling southbound at high speeds in the northbound lanes when it struck a northbound Mercedes Sprinter Van, operated by Wenfeng Shi (37) of Alhambra (CA), head-on. The collision caused both vehicles to catch fire.

The operator of the Dodge (Martinez) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Mercedes (Shi) suffered reported minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

A passenger in the Mercedes, Linling Wang (34), was declared deceased at the scene.

A second passenger in the Mercedes, Li Yanling (44) of Oakland (CA), suffered reported minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

The interstate was impacted for approximately 4.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. The crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Albany Police Department, Linn County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson Fire, and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 20 - Lake County -12/27/24

Lake County, Ore 26 Dec 2024- On Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 4:58 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 80, in Lake County. The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Toyota Avalon, operated by Christopher Allen Stevens (30) of Redmond, crossed the center line for unknown reasons and struck a westbound Dodge Ram 3500 and trailer, operated by Aliaksandr Kuliashevich (42) of Aurora (CO). The operator of the Toyota (Stevens) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Dodge (Kuliashevich) was reportedly not injured. The highway was impacted for approximately eight hours during the on-scene investigation. Roadway conditions are being considered as a primary contributor to the crash. OSP was assisted by Harney County Fire and ODOT. # # # About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU)  The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

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