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In mid-September, an off-duty Lane County Sheriff’s deputy learned a friend’s shop had been burglarized, and quickly located a chainsaw stolen in the burglary for sale online. The deputy set up a meeting to “buy” the chainsaw (along with some on-duty deputies) in the River Road area of Eugene.
The suspect, later identified as Zachary Rivers, 38, changed the meet location and arrived in a different vehicle, but eventually produced the chainsaw in question. The deputy was able to confirm it was the stolen saw, and on-duty deputies arrived to arrest Rivers. A search of the vehicle yielded approximately 80 grams of methamphetamine, a large bag of Psilocybin mushrooms, large amounts of marijuana, scales, burglary tools (which appeared well used), stolen mail, stolen credit cards, and additional property from the burglary.
Rivers was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges of:
- Burglary in the 2nd Degree
- Theft in the 1st Degree
- Theft of Mail
- Possession of Burglary Tools
- Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine
- Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine
- Unlawful Manufacture of a Marijuana item
Rivers was still in custody as of October 7th.
In June, a deceased female was located in the Cottage Grove area who appeared to be the victim of homicide. Lane County Sheriff’s detectives identified the victim as a missing person, Rozaleena Faith Rasmussen, 29, from Cottage Grove.
Detectives identified the suspect as Anthony Wesley Tyrrell, 31, of Cottage Grove. A nationwide warrant was issued for his arrest for Murder in the 2nd Degree. Detectives tracked Tyrrell to Portland, and worked with area agencies on the case.
On Saturday, October 5th, Portland Police Bureau arrested Tyrrell on the warrant and additional local charges while investigating an unrelated incident. Lane County Sheriff’s detectives are continuing to investigate the case while Tyrrell is in custody at the Multnomah County Jail.
For their assistance on this case, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Portland Police Bureau, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, U.S. Marshals Service, and Oregon State Police.
In June, a deceased female was located in the Cottage Grove area who appeared to be the victim of homicide. Lane County Sheriff’s detectives identified the victim as a missing person, Rozaleena Faith Rasmussen, 29, from Cottage Grove.
Detectives identified the suspect as Anthony Wesley Tyrrell, 31, of Cottage Grove. A nationwide warrant was issued for his arrest for Murder in the 2nd Degree. Detectives tracked Tyrrell to Portland, and worked with area agencies on the case.
On Saturday, October 5th, Portland Police Bureau arrested Tyrrell on the warrant and additional local charges while investigating an unrelated incident. Lane County Sheriff’s detectives are continuing to investigate the case while Tyrrell is in custody at the Multnomah County Jail.
For their assistance on this case, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Portland Police Bureau, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, U.S. Marshals Service, and Oregon State Police.
About an hour past midnight on October 3rd, an observant Lane County Sheriff’s deputy spotted a car in the Danebo area associated with Kristopher Robert Glenn, 38, of Veneta. Deputies have been searching for Glenn for some time, as he was wanted by the US Marshals.
The deputy was able to see Glenn in the passenger seat, and initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle attempted to elude, and deputies pursued. The vehicle finally stopped in the area of W. 18th Avenue and S. Bertelsen Road, Eugene. Glenn ran from the vehicle, however deputies and Eugene Police officers set a perimeter. The driver, Elise Catrina Lockwood, 33, was arrested without incident.
A Eugene Springfield Metro Drone operator from Eugene Police launched a drone. He observed an obvious heat signature of a person hurriedly moving to the north, and aired the information to deputies and police in the area. The suspect gave up running after spotting the drone and laid in the in the grass, waiting for officers. Glenn was taken into custody without further issue.
Both were found to be in possession of methamphetamine, and Glenn had been in possession of a realistic looking pellet gun.
Lockwood was lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges of Attempt to Elude Police Officer by Vehicle, Reckless Driving, and Possession of Methamphetamine. Glenn was lodged at the Lane County Jail on new charges of Attempt to Elude Police Officer by Foot and Possession of Methamphetamine. Glenn was also lodged on failure to appear warrants for Carrying a Concealed Firearm, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. He was also lodged for Failure to Appear in the 1st Degree and a parole violation.
On October 3rd at about 10 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a crash with injury that occurred in the intersection of Bob Straub Parkway and S. 57th Street, Springfield. Lane County Sheriff’s major collision investigators also responded.
The cause of the crash is still being investigated. Initial investigation indicates a Buick sedan with a single occupant was driving north on Bob Straub Parkway when a Prius with three occupants, including a baby, entered the intersection from S. 57th Street to turn south on Bob Straub Parkway. The Buick struck the side of the Prius. All occupants were transported to the hospital, however the driver of the Buick was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and later died. The identity of the deceased is being withheld until next of kin have been notified.
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Springfield Police Department and Springfield Public Works for their initial response and traffic control during this investigation.
In late January, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the River Road area of Eugene for a report of suspicious conditions. After reviewing evidence at the scene and area security camera recordings, the responding Deputies had reason to believe a sexual assault had occurred in the early morning hours.
The case was forwarded to Detectives at the Lane County Sheriff’s Office for follow up. Detectives learned the victim was transient in the area and did not know the suspect. Evidence left at the scene was sent to the Oregon State Forensic Labs for DNA analysis.
On September 23rd, 2024, Detectives received information from the Oregon State Labs advising Curtis Lee Larmore, 38, was a DNA match. Detectives quickly worked to locate Curtis, and on September 26th, Detectives located Curtis in an apartment in the River Road area. He was taken into custody and lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges of Rape in the 1st Degree and Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree.
Lane County Sheriff’s deputies are currently investigating a crash in the area of Bob Straub Parkway and S. 57th Street, Springfield. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Cooler, wetter weather and hard work by fire personnel are allowing the Lane County Sheriff’s Office to cancel the remaining evacuation levels near the Boulder Creek Fire, including Scott Creek Road and the North Belknap Springs Road areas.
“On behalf of the Sheriff’s Office, I would like to thank the incident management teams and fire personnel who have worked tirelessly to keep the Boulder Creek Fire away from homes and critical infrastructure,” said Sheriff Cliff Harrold. “As first responders, we recognize the effort, danger and value in what they do every day.”
Forest closures remain in effect in several areas across eastern Lane County and people should continue to respect those closures. Updated forest closure information can be found on each National Forest website.
Residents are still encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org.
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This morning shortly after 7:30am, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office sent multiple resources to the Cheshire area after receiving several incomplete 911 calls from a child stating that someone had been shot and that a male was assaulting a female. The child did not provide an address to the emergency and hung up the phone, requiring responders and dispatch personnel to work quickly to try and find the emergency location.
Lane County Sheriff’s deputies, Oregon State Police Troopers, and Eugene Police K9 units arrived in the general area and began checking door to door. LCSO detectives began contacting local schools to try and identify the involved child, while an LCSO crisis negotiator continued to try and make contact with the 911 caller who was not answering. The Junction City Police Department also provided resources to try and determine the identity of the involved child.
Investigators eventually contacted a child at an area elementary school who stated that several prank calls were made to 911 from a school bus while riding to school. Four children in total, were involved. School administration is working with investigators to contact the parents of the involved children.
The emergent nature of this reported call for service took priority over other calls for service for nearly two hours. Multiple resources were spent that could have otherwise been handling other, real, calls for service. Please talk to your children about the seriousness of utilizing emergency systems such as 911 and educate them that while they should always call 911 in an emergency, prank calls take away resources that could otherwise be helping those that are in true need of emergency services.
In late August, a Lane County Sheriff’s Forest Patrol deputy discovered the lock on a private timber gate had been cut open in the area of Highway 126 W. and Austa Road. On further investigation, the deputy found that the suspect had made off with several thousand feet of telecommunication cable and other hardware that belonged to local telecommunication and power companies. The theft and damage amounted to around $65,000 dollars.
Deputies identified the suspect as Marshall Allen Stucky, 60, of Veneta. On September 7th, Forest Patrol deputies located his vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Stucky was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for Aggravated Theft in the 1st Degree, Theft in the 2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, Trespass in the 2nd Degree, and a U.S. Marshal’s warrant.
9/8/24 - Two weeks ago, the Unites States Forest Service and the North Willamette Fire Complex Incident Management Team requested aid from local search and rescue (SAR) teams to evacuate over 125 miles of wilderness trails in response to the rapidly growing fire danger.
In response, 35 dedicated Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue volunteers stepped up, contributing over 350 cumulative service hours to ensure the safety of hikers and recreators in the area. They worked in close collaboration with Linn County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue volunteers as well.
Throughout the mission, SAR volunteers worked tirelessly, hiking early mornings and late nights to warn visitors about the increasing fire risk and assist in trail closures. In one notable incident, SAR teams responded to an emergency call from a hiking group stranded by the Linton Creek Fire, successfully providing aid and helping them return safely to their vehicle.
In addition to fieldwork, other volunteers played crucial roles by staffing the Incident Command Post, developing operational plans, managing logistics, and shuttling teams between trailheads to keep operations running smoothly.
“We want to express our deep gratitude to our Search & Rescue volunteers for their unwavering commitment,” said Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold. “Special thanks also goes to Eugene Mountain Rescue, Linn County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue, and the North Willamette Fire Complex Incident Management Team for their air support and coordination efforts. Their combined actions ensured the safety of everyone on the trails and prevented further danger.”
The Sheriff’s Office encourages everyone to stay informed of current fire conditions and follow all safety guidelines while enjoying the outdoors.
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Nearly every week, Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue volunteers assist our residents in all types of environments. Learn more about our Search & Rescue program at www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/volunteers/search_and_rescue
*UPDATE*
The victim in this case has been identified as Emilio Jimenez-Perez, 22, of Guatemala. His next of kin have been notified.
Detectives are still actively working this case and no further information will be released at this time.
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This morning, September 16th at about 1 a.m., Cottage Grove Police Officers responded to a dispute in the 2900 block of Row River Road. Upon arrival, they found a male who had been stabbed. South Lane Fire quickly responded, but the male died from his injuries at the location. Several Lane County Sheriff’s deputies also responded to the call to assist.
Investigators believe this was an isolated incident. The suspect has not been located.
At CGPD’s request, detectives with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office have taken lead on the investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Lane County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 541-682-4141 and reference case #24-4987.
Lane County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Lieutenant Richard Glessner recently completed one of the toughest challenges available to local law enforcement officers: the FBI National Academy.
Lt. Glessner graduated from a 10-week training session at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, in September.
There is a highly competitive process local law enforcement officers must go through to be selected for this honor. That process includes nomination by a supervisor; interviews with the candidate and co-workers to determine leadership skills and abilities; a background check; determination of physical fitness; and the support of former National Academy graduates within the candidate’s organization.
The course focuses on advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend.
Lt. Glessner started with LCSO in 2000. He worked as a deputy in the Corrections Division and later transferred to the Police Services Division 2010. He served as a patrol deputy, assisting community members over an area of 4,600 square miles.
In 2017, he was promoted to Sergeant in the Police Services Division, and was promoted again in 2021 to Lieutenant, where he will continue to serve after graduation.
Lt. Glessner has served as a Precision Rifle Team member on the Special Response Team; as a Field Training Officer, teaching new patrol deputies.
"I am extremely proud of Lt. Glessner and am incredibly grateful he had the chance to participate in this unique opportunity for local law enforcement leaders from across the nation," said Sheriff Cliff Harrold. "I am look forward to his return to the office, where the insights, knowledge, and skills he acquired at the FBI National Academy will undoubtedly enhance both our organization and the community we serve."
Lt. Glessner graduated alongside two-hundred and fifty-four law enforcement officers, including men and women from 47 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 26 countries, seven military organizations, and seven federal civilian organizations. On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.
Other current members of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office who have graduated from the FBI National Academy include Sheriff Cliff Harrold in 2017 and Chief Deputy Carl Wilkerson in 2019.
Continued progress by fire personnel is allowing the Lane County Sheriff’s Office to downgrade more evacuation levels near the Boulder Creek Fire. An interactive evacuation map is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/BoulderCreekFire.
The following area has been downgraded to a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice:
🟢 Scott Creek Road
The following area remains at a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice:
🟢 North of Highway 126 East from the east end of Drury Lane to the end of North Belknap Springs Road
Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information.
This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.
If conditions worsen, public safety personnel will make contact again using the emergency notification system.
All remaining evacuation areas related to the Boulder Creek Fire have been canceled:
- South of Highway 126 from milepost 53.5 east to Scott Creek Road and Horse Creek Road east of Foley Springs
- Foley Springs
- Forest Service Road #302
- Belknap Springs Road South
- Camp Yale Road
- Yale Lane
People in the area should be aware of ongoing traffic pattern changes on Highway 126 between mileposts 13 and 19.5 Road status information is available at www.TripCheck.com.
Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org.
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On September 11th at about 10:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 100 block of Moss Street, Lowell, for a report of a woman acting erratically and screaming at a child. Deputies located the involved vehicle, conducted a traffic stop, and contacted the driver, who was identified as Sheiz Paztine Spencer, 40, of Lowell. A juvenile was in a car seat in the vehicle.
Deputies developed probable cause to arrest Spencer for driving under the influence of intoxicants and placed her under arrest. She fought with deputies, who deployed a Taser to take her into custody. She then slipped out of her handcuffs and continued to fight. Deputies deployed a Taser again, and she was placed back in handcuffs. A deputy was injured during the incident, but has returned to full duty.
The juvenile was unharmed and placed under the care of DHS.
Deputies completed a search warrant process for blood samples. Spencer was then lodged at the Lane County Jail for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants – Drugs, Reckless Endangering, Assault on a Public Safety Officer, and Resisting Arrest.
Thanks to the concerned community members who reported this incident, as well as the Oregon State Police and DHS for their assistance on this case.
Rainfall and hard work overnight by fire personnel are allowing for a downgrade of some evacuation levels near the Boulder Creek Fire. An interactive evacuation map is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/BoulderCreekFire.
The following areas are being reduced from a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice to a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice:
🟢 South of Highway 126 from milepost 53.5 east to Scott Creek Road and Horse Creek Road east of Foley Springs
🟢 Foley Springs
🟢 Forest Service Road #302
🟢 Belknap Springs Road South
🟢 Camp Yale Road
🟢 Yale Lane
🟢 North of Highway 126 East from the east end of Drury Lane to the end of North Belknap Springs Road
Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information.
This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.
If conditions worsen, public safety personnel will make contact again using the emergency notification system.
The following area remains at a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice:
🔴 Scott Creek Road
Level 3 means leave immediately! Do NOT take time to gather things. GO NOW! There is immediate and imminent danger and you should evacuate immediately.
People in the area should be aware of the Highway 126 closure between mileposts 13 and 19.5 Road closure information is available at www.TripCheck.com.
Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org.
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Fire activity has prompted an increase in evacuation levels for areas near the Boulder Creek Fire. An interactive evacuation map is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/BoulderCreekFire.
LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) EVACUATION NOTICE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
🔴 Scott Creek Road
Level 3 means leave immediately! Do NOT take time to gather things. GO NOW! There is immediate and imminent danger and you should evacuate immediately.
LEVEL 2 (BE SET) EVACUATION NOTICE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
🟡 South of Highway 126 from milepost 53.5 east to Scott Road and south to Horse Creek Road
🟡 Foley Springs Road
🟡 Forest Service Road #302
🟡 Belknap Springs Road South
🟡 Camp Yale Road
🟡 Yale Lane
🟡 North of Highway 126 East from the east end of Drury Lane to the end of North Belknap Springs Road
Level 2 means: You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive.
Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Continue to closely monitor your phone, local media and www.LaneCountyOR.gov/BoulderCreekFire for information.
People in the area should be aware of the Highway 126 closure between mileposts 13 and 19.5 Road closure information is available at www.TripCheck.com.
Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org.
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