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13 April 2021

On Monday, April 12, 2021 at approximately 6:50 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Highway 199 near mile post 25. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Dodge Durango, operated by Billy Thornhill (60) of Kerby, was entering Hwy 199 from a driveway and pulled in front of a Freightliner dump truck (towing a 33' flatbed trailer), operated by Mark Tripp (51) of Grants Pass, was unable to stop and collided with the Durango. Thornhill sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Tripp was not injured. OSP was assisted by the Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Illinois Valley Fire District, and ODOT. [...]

UPDATE - Fatal Crash on I-5 - Marion County

10 April 2021

The pedestrian is being identified as Michael Stacey (55) of Gervais. ******************************************************************************************************************************************* On Saturday, April 10, 2021 at approximately 1:45 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a collision involving a pedestrian on Interstate 5 near milepost 270. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Mazda M23, operated by Cassidy Schmidt (19) of Albany, was southbound when it struck a pedestrian in the roadway. It is unknown at this time why the pedestrian was in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. His name will be released when appropriate. OSP was assisted by the Woodburn Fire Department, Woodburn Ambulance and… [...]

Oregon State Police is Asking for Public's Assistance with Unlawful Killing of Tundra Swans - Harney County

10 April 2021

The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful taking of two Tundra Swans in Harney County. On April 1, 2021 a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Officer discovered two deceased Tundra Swans off of Embree Bridge Road near Oil Well Road in the East Fork of the Silvies River. The U.S. F&W Officer notified the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division which are now assisting in the investigation. The U.S. F&W Officer determined the Tundra Swans had been shot with a small caliber bullet sometime between March 31… [...]

UPDATE Names Released - Officer Involved Shooting Investigation - Salem Police Department

5 April 2021

On Friday, April 2, 2021 at approximately 5:15 P.M., Salem Police Officers and Salem Firefighters responded to the 400 block of Ewald Ave. SE on a report of a suicidal man, identified as Natzeryt Viertel (22) of Salem, that had injured himself. Firefighters arrived prior to officers and the man threatened them with a firearm. Officers arrived and the man, still armed, confronted them and Corporal Clinton Sealey, member of the Salem Police Department for 9 ½ years, fired and hit Viertel. Despite lifesaving attempts Viertel was pronounced deceased at the scene. No officers or firefighters were injured in… [...]

Fatal Crash on Hwy 58 - Lane County

2 April 2021

On Friday, April 2, 2021 at approximately 6:45 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle (motorcycle) crash on Hwy 58 near the I-5 northbound on ramp. Preliminary investigation revealed a Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Travis Weyer (43) of Eugene, left the roadway and crashed. Weyer sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. OSP was assisted by the Goshen Fire Department and ODOT. [...]

UPDATE - Homicide Investigation - Josephine County

2 April 2021

On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at approximately 2:30 P.M., members of the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office arrested Harley Boitz (26) during a traffic stop on Laurel Rd. in Cave Junction. Boitz is being held in the Josephine County Jail on the charges of Murder, Arson, Abuse of a Corpse, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. ******************************************************************************************************************************************* On March 24, 2021, at approximately 12:50 P.M., law enforcement responded to a call regarding a vehicle on fire in Selma about 6 miles up McMullen Creek Road on forest management property. Detectives responded to the scene and… [...]

Fatal Crash on Hwy 211 - Clackamas County

2 April 2021

On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at approximately 12:30 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 211 and Meridian Rd. Preliminary investigation revealed a Ford Explorer, operated by Richard Russell (84) of Keizer, was turning left from Meridian Rd. onto Hwy 211 and pulled into the path of a Peterbilt semi-truck operated by Gerald Fritz (55) of Lebanon. Russell sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Two passengers in the Ford Explorer, Bonnie Magoon (83) of Keizer was transported to Silverton Hospital and then by Life Flight to Emmanuel Hospital and Gary… [...]

Fatal Crash on I-5 - Marion County

1 April 2021

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at approximately 9:03 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Interstate 5 northbound near milepost 266. Preliminary investigation revealed a VW Passat, operated by Lucia Carballo Hernandez (41) of Happy Valley, was northbound on I-5 at freeway speeds when it rear-ended a stopped or very slow moving Honda Accord operated by an adult male, who will be identified when appropriate. The adult male was unresponsive when pulled from his vehicle. An OSP Trooper and a bystander performed CPR on the adult male but he was pronounced deceased at the scene. Carballo… [...]

Fatal Crash on Hwy 20 - Linn County

1 April 2021

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at approximately 6:37 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 20 at the intersection of Hwy 226. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Honda motorcycle, operated by Martin Pratt Jr. (81) of Portland, was entering Hwy 20 from Hwy 226 and struck the side of a Dodge pickup operated by Mark Lehnert (59) of Philomath. Pratt and his passenger, Carol Pratt (68) of Portland, were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis where Martin Pratt Jr. was pronounced deceased. Lehnert was not injured. OSP was assisted by the Linn County… [...]

Fatal Crash on Hwy 241 - Coos County

30 March 2021

On Monday, March 29, 2021 at approximately 4:00 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to Hwy 241 (Coos River Hwy) near milepost 11 for signs a vehicle had left Hwy 241 and entered the river. Emergency personnel located a Chevrolet Camaro submerged in the river. Darious Oaks (72) of Coos Bay was located inside the vehicle deceased. He had been reported missing on March 26, 2021. OSP was assisted by the Bandon Fire Department Dive Team, Millington Fire Department, and ODOT. [...]

Fatal Crash on Hwy 238 - Jackson County

29 March 2021

The operator has been identified as Jake Grondin (26) of Grants Pass. **************************************************************************************************************************************** On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at approximately 12:39 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 238 near the intersection with Hanley Rd. Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota SR5 pickup was traveling westbound when it left the roadway, crashed and caught on fire. The operator of the vehicle sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. The name will be released at a later time. OSP was assisted by Jackson County Fire District 3, ODOT, and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. [...]

Sundays protests at Oregon State Capitol arrest information - Marion County (Photo)

29 March 2021

On Sunday, March 28, 2021, events were held by two separate groups intending to meet at the state capitol grounds. The Oregon State Police along with our partner agencies the Salem Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office were actively monitoring the protests. The first event billed as the Freedom Rally appeared on social media streams in February. A second event appeared soon after, named Fascist Free 503, indicating a counter response to the Freedom Rally. Social media posts connected to the group indicated their intention to prevent the Freedom Rally caravan from meeting at the state capitol. The… [...]

Fatal Crash on Hwy 199 - Josephine County

29 March 2021

On Friday, March 26, 2021 at approximately 12:31 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 199 near milepost 11. Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota Tacoma, operated by a 17 year old, was southbound when it hit the back of a Honda Civic, that was stopped for traffic turning left, operated by Bronson Stickler (21) of Grants Pass. The Honda Civic was then pushed into a Dodge Dart operated by Jonathon Durocher (26) of Crescent City, CA. An infant in the Honda Civic was transported to Rogue Regional Hospital in Medford and later to OHSU in Portland. … [...]

Fatal Crash on Hwy 201S - Malheur County

27 March 2021

On Saturday, March 27, 2021, at approximately 12:48 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 201S near milepost 18. Preliminary investigation revealed a BMW 325, operated by Katelyn Shipley (24) of Mountain Home, ID, was traveling on Hwy 201 S when it left the roadway and rolled several times. Shipley was transported by Life Flight to a Boise hospital with injuries. There were two passengers: Austin Mallon (26) of Boise sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Duncan Owen (25) of Boise was transported by Life Flight to a Boise hospital with injuries. OSP… [...]

Fatal Crash Hwy 199 - Josephine County

26 March 2021

On Friday, March 26, 2021 at approximately 7:27 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 199 near milepost 30. Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota 4Runner, operated by Clyde McDonald (26) of Cave Junction, was northbound when crossed into the southbound lane and stuck a Ford Explorer operated by Shawn Fodor (29). The 4Runner then struck a (southbound) Ford F250 operated by Paul Taylor (35) of Cave Junction. Taylor sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. McDonald was transported via AMR and then air ambulance to Rogue Regional Medical Center with injuries. Fodor was uninjured in the crash. The highway was partially closed… [...]

OSP Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing of three young Blacktail Deer bucks - Coos County (Photo)

25 March 2021

On March 23, 2021,three young Blacktail bucks were found by a citizen alongside a sand road on the North Spit of Coos Bay. All three deer were shot in the head from relatively close range and were likely taken using artificial light at night. These deer were shot and left to waste. OSP Troopers estimate that the deer were killed sometime between March 19 - March 21, 2021. It is currently closed season for Blacktail Deer. The Oregon State Police is requesting that any person with information about this incident contact the TIP line and leave information for Trooper John… [...]

CORRECTION - Fatal Crash on Hwy 47 - Yamhill County

24 March 2021

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at approximately 5:00 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle collision on Hwy 47 near milepost 31. Preliminary investigation revealed a Nissan Sentra, operated by Cody Kempf (25) of McMinnville, was southbound when it crossed into the northbound lane and collided with a Toyota Camry operated by William Coker Jr. (61) of McMinnville. Coker sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Kempf and passenger, Odalis Arenas Ramirez (20) of McMinnville, were transported to OHSU with injuries. Passenger in the Toyota Camry, Kelly Williamson (59) of McMinnville, was transported to OHSU with injuries. OSP was assisted by… [...]

Fatal Vehicle Incident - Coos County

23 March 2021

On Monday, March 22, 2021 at approximately 7:40 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to an incident involving a vehicle on Whiskey Run Beach near Bandon, OR. Preliminary investigation revealed a Mercury Mountaineer, operated by Jerry Garrett (46) of Coos Bay, was being operated on Whiskey Run Beach with the passenger, April Garrett (43) of Coos Bay, on the roof of the vehicle. April Garrett fell off the vehicle, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. OSP was assisted by the Coos County Sheriff's Office, Bandon Police Department, Bandon Fire Department, and Bay Cities Ambulance. Investigation is continuing. [...]

Update -- Subject Arrested for Manufacturing and Possession of a Destructive Device - Jackson County

22 March 2021

These devices started being reported February in Medford, Central Point and White City and were being thrown from a car. If you have any information regarding any of these explosions please contact Medford Police Department Detective Carson at 541-774-2250 or Oregon State Police Detective Keller at 1-800-442-2068 or *OSP ******************************************************************************************************************************************* On March 18, 2021 the Oregon State Police Explosives Unit in conjunction with the Medford Police Department served a search warrant on a residence in the 1100 block of Char Way, in Medford, Oregon. This was the result of an ongoing investigation related to multiple reports of explosions across the Rogue Valley. … [...]

Fatal Crash on Hwy 99W - Lane County

20 March 2021

On Friday, March 19, 2021 at approximately 8:00 A.M, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 99W near mile post 108. Preliminary investigation revealed a Chevrolet Avalanche, operated by Christopher Sole (36) of Eugene, was southbound when it left the roadway and struck a tree. Sole sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. OSP was assisted by Junction City Police Department, Junction City Fire Department and ODOT [...]