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5/8/24 - LCSO Case #24-2181 - Deputies arrest male for robbery and assault On April 27th, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a robbery in the 4100 block of Franklin Boulevard, Eugene. The victim met an unknown male at a public location to purchase an item being sold online, then again later in the evening to purchase another item. This time they met in a less public area. The suspect pointed a handgun at the victim, demanded money, and struck him in the face twice. The victim complied, and then was able to escape. Detectives identified the suspect as Joshua Randall Welty, 24, of Glenwood. On May 8th, they located Welty and arrested him for Robbery in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Menacing. On May 9th, detectives and deputies served a search warrant in the 1700 block of Concord Street. Additional evidence was located. As of May 16th, Welty is still in custody. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to always meet in a public place when buying and selling, ideally at a location with cameras.

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05/16/2024

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The Lane County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate William David McCormick, 52. He is a person of interest in an assault investigation. McCormick was recently last seen in the Vida and McKenzie Bridge area. If you have any information regarding McCormick’s location, please call the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4141 and reference case #24-2445.Photos from Lane County Sheriff's Office's post

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05/15/2024

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This week marks National Police Week, when we give special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others while honoring those who commit themselves to the field of law enforcement. Our own county has had many deputies – and even a sheriff – lay down their lives in service to the people of our county. Join us in remembering their sacrifice. Sheriff W. W. Withers February 7, 1903 - Sheriff William W. Withers was killed attempting to apprehend Elliott Lyons, a horse thief, wanted in Jackson County. The slayer escaped, but a huge posse was formed and he was captured in Creswell under a train that was heading out of town. In Eugene, Oregon, under the direction of Fred Fisk, a deputy under Withers and a Lane County Judge, witnessed the hanging of Lyons outside the Lane County Courthouse. This was the last public function of the kind in the state. He was survived by his wife and son. Deputy C. Rollin Wicks May 14, 1937 - Deputy Rollin Wicks was killed by a neighbor during arrest after the man shot and wounded another neighbor while engaged in a dispute. Deputy Wicks was unarmed at the time. Deputies surrounded the house for five hours while tear gas was rushed to the scene from Salem. The suspect later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after holding off deputies, state police officers, employees of the nearby Booth Kelly Mill and residents of Wendling. Chief Criminal Detective David Hefner July 13, 1957 - Chief Criminal Detective David D. Hefner responded to a family disturbance call in the River Road area. During the altercation, Detective Hefner was shot in the back. Trooper Charles Sanders was shot and killed when he arrived on scene to assist. Detective Hefner spent four months in a local hospital before succumbing to the wound. The suspect was sentenced to 25 years, but was paroled after 9 years. Hefner was survived by his wife and five children. Deputy Robert Riley August 17, 1958 - Deputy Robert M. Riley was riding in an off-duty capacity with a Springfield Police Officer and merchant patrolman. While in pursuit of a speeding vehicle that was fleeing the scene of a reported alarm activation, an intoxicated driver turned in front of the patrol car. The officer used evasive measures to avoid the drunk driver, but in doing so ran into a car in a gas station lot and then a telephone pole. Mr. Riley, a Lane County reserve deputy, died as a result of the injuries suffered in the accident. Riley was survived by his wife and son. Deputy Carlton Smith July 6, 1965 - Deputy Carlton Smith was killed on his first night of patrol as a solo officer. While making a traffic stop in the area which is now the Valley River Center off ramp, he was shot by Carl Cletus Bowles and Wilford Gray, both escaped convicts. Carl Cletus Bowles escaped from Oregon State Penitentiary custody June of 1974 and was the focus of a huge manhunt in Eugene on June 14, 1974. He subsequently kidnapped a couple from South Eugene and later murdered them in Washington. He was recaptured and convicted of the homicides. Deputy Smith left a widow, Margaret Perdue, five sons and a daughter. Randy Smith became a Captain with the Lane County Sheriff's Office and another son, Don Smith, worked as a Eugene Police officer. One of his step-grandsons is currently a patrol sergeant at the Sheriff’s Office. Detective Roy Dirks April 11, 1975 - Detective Roy H. Dirks was investigating a drowning incident in the Blue River area when he was shot and killed by Belinda Lederer, a member of the Norman "Snake" Brooks family. Lederer was convicted of manslaughter and Brooks was convicted of hindering prosecution. The suspects belonged to a communal group that had prior contacts with Detective Dirks. Roy previously was a resident deputy in the Cottage Grove area. He was survived by his four children. Sergeant Carl Frazier October 9, 1979 - Sgt. Carl L. Frazier died of a heart attack climbing a hill during a marijuana eradication investigation near Florence. Sergeant Frazier had served as the supervisor for the Florence outpost of the Lane County Sheriff's Office.

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05/15/2024

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Communities across the country are recognizing the work of our corrections professionals and nurses. With National Corrections Professionals and National Nurses Week lining up at the same time, we would like to take a moment to recognize both! Corrections, nursing, and particularly nursing in a correctional environment are challenging professions that require flexible and dedicated staff. We at the Lane County Sheriff’s Office are particularly proud of our staff and the impact that they have on our community. In addition to our deputies, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office is proud of all of the Operations Support personnel and contracted employees including nurses, food service, and laundry services personnel that keep our Corrections Division functioning around the clock. Please take a moment with us to thank corrections professionals and nurses for the great job that they do! - Sheriff Cliff Harrold

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05/08/2024

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Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue responded to two vehicles stuck in the snow over the weekend, one in the Patterson Mountain area (Saturday) and one in the Fall Creek area (Sunday). The involved were brought to safety without incident in both cases. Remember, spring still means snow at higher elevation. When you go adventuring, make sure someone knows where you're going, check the weather (especially at elevation), and be prepared to spend the night!

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05/06/2024

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Male Arrested After Assaulting Rideshare Driver and Stealing Vehicle Arrested: Buck, Joshua Davis 21-year-old male, transient, Bend Victim: Collins, Stanley Eugene 77-year-old male, Redmond Charges: ORS 164.415 Robbery in the First Degree, ORS Assault in the Second Degree, 164.135 Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle On May 3rd, 2024, at 2:48 am the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of an assault and theft of a vehicle in Sisters, OR. Deschutes County 911 Dispatch advised a male subject had assaulted a ride share driver and subsequently stole the vehicle. During the course of the investigation, it was determined Joshua Buck was at the Deschutes County Stabilization Center and had requested a ride share service to Sisters. Once in Sisters Buck asked to be dropped off in the vicinity of the Sisters Inn and Suites. When the vehicle came to a stop, the driver, Stanley Collins, was assaulted and dragged out of the vehicle by Buck. Buck then stole the ride share vehicle and proceeded west on Highway 20 towards the Santiam Pass. Deputies were able to determine the location of the stolen vehicle that was being operated by Buck as it continued westbound on Highway 126 towards Vida, Oregon. Deschutes County 911 Dispatch notified Law Enforcement agencies in the areas the stolen vehicle was travelling. At 4:00 am, Deschutes County 911 was advised Lane County Sheriff’s Office and Springfield Police Department was enroute to a multi-vehicle injury crash near Vida, Oregon. Lane County Sheriff’s Office contacted Buck at the crash in Vida, where he was actively attempting to steal a second vehicle from the crash scene. The driver of that vehicle was able to speed away, striking Buck in the process. Buck was arrested and transported to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment for his injuries. Buck has subsequently been transported to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Adult Jail and lodged on the aforementioned charges.

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05/06/2024

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Our Marine Patrol deputies are partnering with Bi-Mart to again offer free boat inspections to help you get on the water safely! Bring your boat to a listed Bi-Mart on the scheduled date and time and a Lane County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol Deputy will inspect your boat for free and help make sure you have everything you need. And for those non-motorized boats (including paddle boards, kayaks, etc.), be sure to always carry a life jacket, whistle/horn and a waterway access permit. Saturday 5/04/24 -10am-1pm Junction City Bi-Mart 110 E 6th Avenue Sunday 5/05/24 - 10am-1pm Florence Bi-Mart 4310 Highway 101 Saturday 5/11/24 - 10am-1pm River Road Bi-Mart 2030 River Road Sunday 5/12/24 - 10am-1pm Cottage Grove Bi-Mart 100 Gateway Boulevard Saturday 5/25/24 - 10am-1pm Springfield Bi-Mart 1521 Mohawk Boulevard Sunday 5/26/24 - 10am-1pm Veneta Bi-Mart 25126 Jeans Road

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05/02/2024

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LCSO Case #24-2193 - Victim rescued, suspect arrested after pursuit On April 29th at about 3:30am., the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible kidnapping. Deputies were able to track the involved suspect vehicle to the area of Veneta. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, but it fled east on Highway 126 and then south on Crow Road. The victim was able to communicate she was in the vehicle during the pursuit. The vehicle turned up a private driveway and a deputy conducted a PIT maneuver, disabling the vehicle and enabling the victim to escape. Deputies arrested Christopher Forrest Stechelin, 29, and lodged him at the Lane County Jail on charges of Elude by Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering, Coercion, Attempted Unlawful Use of a Vehicle, Robbery in the Third Degree, and False Information to a Peace Officer. Stechelin was also arrested on an Oregon State Parole Board warrant.

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04/29/2024

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LCSO CASE #24-2138 - Male arrested after shooting during dispute On April 25th at about 8 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a dispute with shots fired in the 49200 block of McKenzie Highway. Deputies responded and determined the victim had been transported to the hospital after being shot by a handgun. Deputies arrested Daniel Dwayne Hernandez, 42, on charges of Assault in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Menacing APA, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Hernandez was lodged in the Lane County Jail on 4/25. He was arraigned while in custody on 4/26 and released by the Circuit Court on an electronic monitoring program on 4/27 after posting bail.

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04/29/2024

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LCSO Case #24-2123 – Suspect arrested after assaulting roommate and responding deputies On April 25th, 2024, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the report of an assault that had just occurred at an adult foster care facility in the 90700blk of Prairie Rd. in Eugene. Deputies learned that a resident, 46-year-old Levi Nelson, was being violent with other residents and had intentionally struck another resident in the face. Upon arrival, deputies attempted to speak with Nelson at which time he tried to grab one of the deputy’s tasers from her duty belt. The deputy took hold of his arm at which time he pulled away and then began striking her in the head/neck area with a closed fist. Nelson grabbed hold of another deputy’s holstered firearm as they struggled to get him under control. Deputies were able to eventually overpower Nelson and get him into custody without any serious injuries being sustained by any of the involved parties. Nelson was transported and lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges including Physical Harassment and two counts of Assault on a Public Safety Officer.

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04/26/2024