Statement From Sheriff Hanlin Regarding Arrest Of Corrections Deputy -07/03/25

As your Sheriff, my primary focus has always been on fostering a dedicated and highly professional public safety organization. We uphold stringent hiring standards to meticulously assess applicants, aiming to identify any traits inconsistent with the values of a Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy. While our process isn't flawless, nor are all individuals perfect, I hold every member of the Sheriff’s Office to the highest standards.
 

When a deputy violates their oath or breaches the public's trust, I take swift and decisive action. Upon learning of the incident last Sunday, I immediately engaged the Roseburg Police Department to conduct a thorough investigation. Simultaneously, I placed the employee involved on administrative leave. Today, immediately following his arrest and the completion of the criminal and internal investigation, I have terminated his employment.
 

It's crucial to recognize that this incident reflects the actions of one individual, not the values of our organization. Each day, the dedicated men and women of the Sheriff’s Office work tirelessly to earn and maintain your trust and respect, even during challenging times.
 

I am grateful for the prompt and thorough investigation conducted by the Roseburg Police Department.

 

Note: This statement is in response to the press release issued by the Roseburg Police Department on July 3, 2025. 

California Man Rescued After 40 Foot Fall At Toketee Falls Monday (Photo) -06/25/25

Toketee, Ore. – A California man was severely injured after falling approximately 40 feet while visiting Toketee Falls on Monday, resulting in a hours-long rescue involving multiple agencies.

On Monday, June 23, 2025, shortly after 1:00 p.m., a group of friends from Southern California were visiting Toketee Falls and crossed over the chain link safety fence and proceeded down approximately 200 feet to the beach area at the bottom. While taking turns jumping off a cliff into the water pool, 20-year-old Nicholas Foy of Newbury Park, California slipped and fell approximately 40 feet onto the rocks below, hitting his head.

The Sheriff’s Office along with Douglas County Search & Rescue, Glide Fire Department, Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Umpqua Valley Ambulance and REACH Air Medical Services were dispatched to the scene and stabilized Foy.

Deputies, coordinating with the Oregon State Search and Rescue Coordinator, requested assistance from the United States Coast Guard to conduct a hoist. However, once the Coast Guard arrived on scene, it was determined they were unable to reach the patient.

Fire personnel were able to establish a rope system to extricate Foy to the trail and into a waiting ambulance around 7:18 pm. He was then transported by ground ambulance to the REACH Air Medical Services helicopter and was airlifted to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center RiverBend in Springfield.