Inmate Assaults Deputy, Lane Co.

On April 30th, a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the Jail was securing single cell doors during dayroom time in a jail housing area. An adult in custody, Reid Michael Squires, 23, of Eugene, unexpectedly began punching the deputy in the face. Squires continued striking the deputy until a nearby adult in custody intervened, stopping the assault until additional deputies arrived. The deputy sustained significant injuries requiring care at an area hospital. She has since been discharged but is still recovering from her injuries. The involved deputy has more than 25 years of law enforcement experience. After additional investigation, Squires was charged with Assault on a Public Safety Officer and Assault in the 4th degree. Squires is in custody awaiting trial on a Eugene Police Department case for the following charges: - Rape in the 1st Degree; - Three counts of Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree; - Three counts of Sodomy in the 1st Degree; - Three counts of Using Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct. UPDATE: The assault charge in this case has been upgraded and Squires was arraigned today in the Lane County Circuit Court on charges of Assault in the 2nd Degree and Assault on a Public Safety Officer.

Cheshire Female Arrested for Assault with a Knife, Lane Co.

On April 30th at 11 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded with a Junction City Police officer to a residence in the 95400 block of Noraton Road, north of Junction City, for a report of an assault. Deputies learned a 62-year-old male had been struck in the head with a knife and was bleeding severely. The suspect, Jeannae Marjorie Mackay, 31, of Cheshire, had run from the scene. Fire personnel responded, and the victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Deputies searched the area for two hours without success until a witness observed Mackay in Junction City. Deputies responded and arrested Mackay without further incident. She was lodged at the Lane County Jail for Assault in the 1st Degree, Burglary in the 1st Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Thanks to the Junction City Police Department and area residents for their assistance on this case.