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UPDATE #2 07/09/2020 6:45 PM
DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. - The body of Jared Bruce Boria was located in Diamond Lake on Thursday morning.
At approximately 11:20 am, on Thursday, July 9, 2020, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report that the body of a deceased male was located in the lake. Marine Deputies along with the Douglas County Medical Examiner responded to the scene and recovered the body of 37 year-old Jared Bruce Boria of Vancouver Washington. His family has been notified.
Boria had previously been presumed drowned after he went missing on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Boria had launched his kayak from his camping space at Diamond Lake Campground and paddled out onto the lake after 10:00 PM. At approximately 10:20 PM, dispatchers began receiving reports of a male yelling for help from the water. Boria was later reported as missing by his wife.
"The Sheriff's Office extends its deepest condolences to the family of Jared", Sgt. Brad O'Dell said. "There were numerous man hours and resources spent searching for Jared so his family and friends could have some answers. Our hearts go out to them."
An extensive search was made of the lake and various areas by multiple entities including:
- DCSO Marine Division
- DCSO Dive Team
- Douglas County Search and Rescue
- Coos County Search and Rescue
- Klamath County Search and Rescue
- Jackson County Search and Rescue
- Diamond Lake Resort
- Oregon State Police - Fish and Game Division
- United States Forest Service Law Enforcement
- REACH Air Medical Services
Resources included Marine Deputies and searchers with specialized underwater scanning capabilities, dive team efforts, Search and Rescue crews from multiple counties providing ground teams, K9 teams and air assets from both Jackson County SAR and REACH Air Medical Services.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office would like to extend its thanks to all of the agencies and personnel involved.
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UPDATE #1 07/03/2020 6:00 PM
DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. - The search for Jared Bruce Boria, a missing kayaker presumed drowned, is still underway.
The 37 year-old went missing Tuesday, June 30, 2020, after he launched his kayak from his camping space at Diamond Lake Campground and paddled out onto the lake. At approximately 10:20 PM, dispatchers began receiving reports of a male yelling for help from the water. Boria was later reported as missing by his wife.
Search efforts are in the fourth day since the the initial report. Searchers have located his kayak, his paddle and shoes, but have not found Boria.
"There are factors which make this a difficult search mission. The primary difficulty we are currently facing is that no one observed where Jared was on the lake when he was calling for help," said Sgt. Brad O'Dell. "Searches usually begin at the point where the individual was last seen. In this case, it was too dark and witnesses could only hear requests for help, therefore we are making assumptions as to where he may have became distressed".
The Sheriff's Office is grateful for the assistance which has been provided to help locate Boria. Efforts to locate him have included marine deputies and searchers with specialized underwater scanning capabilities, dive team efforts, Search and Rescue crews from multiple counties and air assets. The following agencies have assisted in the search.
- DCSO Marine Division
- DCSO Dive Team
- Douglas County Search and Rescue
- Coos County Search and Rescue
- Klamath County Search and Rescue
- Jackson County Search and Rescue
- Diamond Lake Resort
- Oregon State Police - Fish and Game Division
- United States Forest Service Law Enforcement
- REACH Air Medical Services
Search efforts are expected to continue over the holiday weekend. Anyone recreating in the area is asked to report any possible signs of Boria by dialing 9-1-1.
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ORIGINAL RELEASE 07/02/2020 - 7:00 AM
DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. - A Vancouver, Washington man is missing after taking his kayak onto the lake late Tuesday night.
At approximately 10:20 PM, 9-1-1 dispatchers received reports of a man yelling for help from the water at Diamond Lake. No one was able to see the man, but reported he sounded as if he was in distress.
Shortly after the initial report, dispatchers received a report of a missing person at Diamond Lake.
Deputies learned 37 year-old Jared Bruce Boria of Vancouver, Washington was camping at Diamond Lake Campground. Shortly before the 9-1-1 calls, Boria had put his kayak in the water and paddled into the lake. He was not wearing a life jacket at the time.
Deputies spoke to several witnesses who reported hearing a male in distress yelling from the water, but were unable to see anyone.
An initial search was conducted by Marine and Timber Deputies, Douglas County Fire District #2 and Diamond Lake First Responders, however they were unable to locate Boria or his kayak.
On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Marine Deputies, Sheriff's Office Divers, Search & Rescue Personnel from Douglas, Josephine and Coos Counties and Oregon State Police Fish and Game Troopers conducted an exhaustive search of the lake. Boria's kayak, paddle and his shoes were located during the search; however, Boria is still missing at this time.
Boria is described as a hispanic male approximately 6'0'' tall, 160lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Search efforts will resume Thursday, July 2nd. Anyone recreating in the area is asked to be aware of the missing person report and call 9-1-1 with any information which may help the search effort.
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On Friday, July 3, 2020 at approximately 2250 hours, Douglas County Emergency Communications Center (911) received a call that Kenneth Hale (63 yoa, Roseburg) had been assaulted by the neighbors while at Hale’s residence located at 4355 Depriest Street, Roseburg.
Kenneth Hale was transported to Mercy Medical Center with facial injuries and a severe injury to his eye. Hale was alert and responsive and stated that Aaron Pfannenstiel (31 yoa male, Roseburg) walked onto his porch and banged on the door after a verbal argument regarding fireworks. Hale said Pfannenstiel reached inside Hale’s home and grabbed Hale by the throat. Hale took Pfannenstiel to the ground to protect himself. Pfannenstiel yelled for assistance and Lynzey Pier (39 yoa female, Roseburg), Gaige Jackson (21 yoa male, Roseburg), and 2 juvenile males ran over and begain striking Hale in the face and body. After the assault the individuals involved fled to their residence and would not respond to law enforcement.
On Saturday, July 4th, Detectives executed a search warrant at 4364 Depriest Street, Roseburg. During the execution of the warrant Detectives arrested Aaron Pfannenstiel, Lynzey Pier, Gaige Jackson, and one of the juvenile males in conjunction with the assault to Kenneth Hale. The second juvenile male was arrested away from the residence. Aaron Pfannenstiel was charged and lodged on Burglary I and Assault II charges. Lynzey Pier and Gaige Jackson were charged with Assault II and lodged at the Douglas County Jail. The two male juveniles were arrested for Assault II and lodged at the Douglas County Juvenile Detention Center.
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UPDATE 07/04/2020 2:30 PM
DRAIN, Ore. - On Friday, July 3, 2020, at approximately 10:00 pm, Douglas County Sheriff's Office Deputies were notified that Taylor Cosby had returned home. Deputies made contact with Cosby and determined she was in good health and unharmed.
The Sheriff's Office thanks the community for their assistance and concern in locating Cosby.
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ORIGINAL RELEASE 07/03/2020 10:00 AM
DRAIN, Ore. - Deputies are seeking information as to the whereabouts of a missing 15-year-old from Drain.
On Thursday, July 2, 2020, deputies were contacted regarding 15-year-old Taylor Cosby who has been missing since June 25, 2020. Cosby reportedly ran away from her home in the 300-block of Highway 38 and has not been heard from since. Family suspects she is still in the Drain area.
Cosby is described as Caucasian, 5'2'' tall, weighing 130lbs, with blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last known to be wearing a black hat, green t-shirt and tall black gardening boots.
Deputies ask anyone who has information about Cosby's whereabouts to call law enforcement immediately at (541) 440-4471. The Sheriff's Office is being assisted by Douglas County Search and Rescue.
Case #20-2945
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DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. - The search for Jared Bruce Boria, a missing kayaker presumed drowned, is still underway.
The 37 year-old went missing Tuesday, June 30, 2020, after he launched his kayak from his camping space at Diamond Lake Campground and paddled out onto the lake. At approximately 10:20 PM, dispatchers began receiving reports of a male yelling for help from the water. Boria was later reported as missing by his wife.
Search efforts are in the fourth day since the the initial report. Searchers have located his kayak, his paddle and shoes, but have not found Boria.
"There are factors which make this a difficult search mission. The primary difficulty we are currently facing is that no one observed where Jared was on the lake when he was calling for help," said Sgt. Brad O'Dell. "Searches usually begin at the point where the individual was last seen. In this case, it was too dark and witnesses could only hear requests for help, therefore we are making assumptions as to where he may have became distressed".
The Sheriff's Office is grateful for the assistance which has been provided to help locate Boria. Efforts to locate him have included marine deputies and searchers with specialized underwater scanning capabilities, dive team efforts, Search and Rescue crews from multiple counties and air assets. The following agencies have assisted in the search.
- DCSO Marine Division
- DCSO Dive Team
- Douglas County Search and Rescue
- Coos County Search and Rescue
- Klamath County Search and Rescue
- Jackson County Search and Rescue
- Diamond Lake Resort
- Oregon State Police - Fish and Game Division
- United States Forest Service Law Enforcement
- REACH Air Medical Services
Search efforts are expected to continue over the holiday weekend. Anyone recreating in the area is asked to report any possible signs of Boria by dialing 9-1-1.
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ORIGINAL RELEASE 07/02/2020 - 7:00 AM
DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. - A Vancouver, Washington man is missing after taking his kayak onto the lake late Tuesday night.
At approximately 10:20 PM, 9-1-1 dispatchers received reports of a man yelling for help from the water at Diamond Lake. No one was able to see the man, but reported he sounded as if he was in distress.
Shortly after the initial report, dispatchers received a report of a missing person at Diamond Lake.
Deputies learned 37 year-old Jared Bruce Boria of Vancouver, Washington was camping at Diamond Lake Campground. Shortly before the 9-1-1 calls, Boria had put his kayak in the water and paddled into the lake. He was not wearing a life jacket at the time.
Deputies spoke to several witnesses who reported hearing a male in distress yelling from the water, but were unable to see anyone.
An initial search was conducted by Marine and Timber Deputies, Douglas County Fire District #2 and Diamond Lake First Responders, however they were unable to locate Boria or his kayak.
On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Marine Deputies, Sheriff's Office Divers, Search & Rescue Personnel from Douglas, Josephine and Coos Counties and Oregon State Police Fish and Game Troopers conducted an exhaustive search of the lake. Boria's kayak, paddle and his shoes were located during the search; however, Boria is still missing at this time.
Boria is described as a hispanic male approximately 6'0'' tall, 160lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Search efforts will resume Thursday, July 2nd. Anyone recreating in the area is asked to be aware of the missing person report and call 9-1-1 with any information which may help the search effort.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Marine Division will be participating in a national campaign to combat boating under the influence of intoxicants this weekend. The campaign, Operation Dry Water, focuses efforts over the holiday weekend to detect and deter boaters who are operating while impaired. Operation Dry Water begins Friday, July 3, 2020 and runs through Sunday, July 5, 2020.
While Marine Deputies are always looking for boaters who are impaired, this weekend's BUII patrols will be enhanced and specifically focused. The mission is to reduce the number of alcohol and drug related deaths on the water. The incidents that result from Boating Under the Influence of Intoxicants is 100% preventable.
"We want those people recreating on the water to enjoy everything that Douglas County has to offer; but safely,", Marine Division Sergeant Brad O'Dell said. "Boating while intoxicated not only places your life at risk, but those in your boat and as well as those innocent people sharing the water with you. The Sheriff's Office will absolutely not tolerate impaired boating operation, ever."
As a reminder, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Marine Division encourages boaters to always wear a life jacket.
GLIDE, Ore. - Detectives are investigating an incident where a man shot another man in the head Wednesday night.
Shortly before 10:00 pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call that a male had been shot in the head by 65-year-old James Thomas Crayton of Glide, at a residence in the 1500-block of Bar L Ranch Road in Glide.
When deputies arrived, they found the victim, 48-year-old Christopher Lee Wagner, also of Glide, to be alert and responsive. He was transported by ambulance to a hospital where he is listed in stable condition.
Deputies learned Crayton and Wagner had been involved in a brief argument before Crayton shot Wagner. Crayton then tried to discard the firearm prior to the arrival of law enforcement.
Crayton was arrested and lodged in the Douglas County Jail for Assault II. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may follow.
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DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. - A Vancouver, Washington man is missing after taking his kayak onto the lake late Tuesday night.
At approximately 10:20 PM, 9-1-1 dispatchers received reports of a man yelling for help from the water at Diamond Lake. No one was able to see the man, but reported he sounded as if he was in distress.
Shortly after the initial report, dispatchers received a report of a missing person at Diamond Lake.
Deputies learned 37 year-old Jared Bruce Boria of Vancouver, Washington was camping at Diamond Lake Campground. Shortly before the 9-1-1 calls, Boria had put his kayak in the water and paddled into the lake. He was not wearing a life jacket at the time.
Deputies spoke to several witnesses who reported hearing a male in distress yelling from the water, but were unable to see anyone.
An initial search was conducted by Marine and Timber Deputies, Douglas County Fire District #2 and Diamond Lake First Responders, however they were unable to locate Boria or his kayak.
On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Marine Deputies, Sheriff's Office Divers, Search & Rescue Personnel from Douglas, Josephine and Coos Counties and Oregon State Police Fish and Game Troopers conducted an exhaustive search of the lake. Boria's kayak, paddle and his shoes were located during the search; however, Boria is still missing at this time.
Boria is described as a hispanic male approximately 6'0'' tall, 160lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Search efforts will resume Thursday, July 2nd. Anyone recreating in the area is asked to be aware of the missing person report and call 9-1-1 with any information which may help the search effort.
MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. - A 32-year-old Myrtle Creek man is in custody after detectives investigated a report of an unexplained injury to a child.
On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, Douglas County Sheriff's Office detectives were notified of a 5-year-old child who had suffered an unexplained fracture of his femur. Detectives, conducted a thorough investigation and ultimately developed probable cause to for the arrest of 32-year-old Bronson Daniel Knight of Myrtle Creek. The child was known to Knight.
Knight was arrested on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, on charges of Assault II and Criminal Mistreatment I.
Case #20-2668
** UPDATE 06/23/2020 10:45 AM **
ROSEBURG, Ore. - Detectives are following up on the reported incident at Whistlers Bend Park. Investigators have been in touch with the man who made the post on social media.
The investigation is ongoing and the case has not been resolved. Detectives will continue gathering all relevant facts, conducting interviews and attempting to collect evidence before a disposition on the case is made.
Anyone with information which they believe may be helpful to investigators is asked to contact the Investigations Division at (541) 440-4458.
Case 20-2748
** ORIGINAL RELEASE 06/22/2020 6:00 PM **
ROSEBURG, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has just been made aware of a social media post where an individual reported finding a noose outside of his yurt over the weekend at Whistlers Bend Park. We are immediately opening an investigation. We take reports of potential hate crimes very seriously and will always investigate aggressively. We have not yet been contacted by the individual who posted the incident on social media, but ask they call us immediately at 541-440-4471 so that we may further the investigation.
The Sheriff's Office also asks anyone with information about the incident to contact investigators immediately, referencing the case number below.
Case #20-2748
RIDDLE, Ore. - A Roseburg man was taken into custody on Thursday after shooting a firearm and pointing it at another person.
On Thursday, June 18, 2020, shortly before 2:30 PM, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report of a shooting in the 300-block of Evergreen Ridge Road. It was learned gunshots had been fired from a vehicle and the suspect had pointed a firearm at another individual. The suspect left in a vehicle after picking up his brother.
Law enforcement officers from the Sheriff's Office and Myrtle Creek Police Department responded and were able to locate the vehicle, a silver Ford F150, on Main Street in Riddle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver, identified as 35 year-old Roseburg resident Camden B. Ellenwood, failed to stop for pursuing officers. Ellenwood eventually stopped on Interstate 5 near milepost 108 where he was taken into custody.
Deputies learned Ellenwood had gone to the location to pick up his brother, 40 year-old Cirdin Ellenwood also of Roseburg, who had called for help and stated he he was being confronted by some individuals. Camden, instead of calling law enforcement, attempted to intervene on his own. Deputies later learned the story Cirdin had provided to Camden was not accurate.
The firearm was recovered and Camden was arrested and lodged in the Douglas County Jail on the following charges:
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon x4
- Attempt to Elude Police in a Vehicle
- Pointing a Firearm at Another x2
- Menacing x2
- Reckless Driving
- Disorderly Conduct II
*** UPDATE 06/16/2020 8:30 AM ***
MILO, Ore. - Detectives have identified and are releasing the name of the deceased individual found alongside Tiller Trail Highway in mid-May.
22-year-old Eduardo Garcia Castellnos, a resident of Mexico, was found deceased in the 15000-block of Tiller Trail Highway on Monday, May 18, 2020. The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating his death. Detectives say Castellnos' family in Mexico has been notified of his death and are working with officials.
Detectives believe his body was placed alongside Tiller Trail Highway, but the cause and manner of his death are still under investigation. Anyone who has had contact with Castellnos is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office - Detective Division at 541-440-4458 or by email dcso.pio@co.douglas.or.us, referencing case #20-2162.
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*** ORIGINAL RELEASE 05/18/2020 1:00 PM ***
MILO, Ore. - Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a deceased body which was located in the 15000-block of Tiller Trail Highway this morning.
At 6:25 am on Monday, May 18, 2020, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report that an individual had located a deceased body in the 15000-block of Tiller Trail Highway.
Deputies along with Milo Fire Department responded to the scene. Detectives and the Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office were also dispatched. The incident is currently under investigation and the Major Crimes Team is being activated. The death is being investigated as suspicious.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Investigations Division at 541-440-4458.
No further details are expected to be released at this time.
Case #20-2162
ROSEBURG, Ore. - A Roseburg man was arrested Sunday after menacing his girlfriend with a firearm.
Shortly after 12:00 pm on Sunday, June 14, 2020, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call from a female stating her boyfriend was brandishing a firearm and threatening to kill her. Deputies were able to get the female to walk out of the house to a safe location where they interviewed her.
Deputies learned 55-year-old Shayne Randall Dudley of Roseburg had gotten into an argument with his girlfriend and later retrieved a firearm, which caused her to fear for her safety.
Deputies contacted Dudley by telephone. He cooperated with law enforcement and walked down the road to deputies where he was taken into custody and later recovered the firearm mentioned in the incident.
He was lodged in the Douglas County Jail for Menacing.
ROSEBURG, Ore. - A Winston man who was stabbed during a disturbance on Friday evening in the Green District is in stable condition.
911 dispatchers received a report of a stabbing at a business located in the 4600-block of Carnes Road in Green around 7:20 pm. When law enforcement arrived on scene, they found 40-year-old Joseph Sanchez of Winston suffering from a stab wound to the lower abdomen. He was transported from the scene by ambulance to Mercy Medical Center where he was later transferred to an undisclosed hospital. He is currently in stable condition.
Deputies learned the man was stabbed by 57 year-old Harry Thomas of Roseburg following a disturbance that turned physical centering around COVID-19 and politics. Thomas is cooperating with law enforcement.
No arrests have been made at this time. Detectives are still conducting an investigation and are seeking witnesses. Anyone with information or who recorded the event is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at 541-440-4458 or by email dcso.pio@co.douglas.or.us.
The Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Oregon State Police and Winston Police Department.
Case #20-2591