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Lucille McNamara

Lucille McNamara is a Daily Tidings reporter with 27 years of journalism experience, covering Oregon public safety, crime and courts, plus statewide policy and community impact stories including housing, education, health, and immigration. She previously worked at The Star.
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Crime & Courts

Oregon’s Jail Crisis: Deputy Neglect Linked to Inmate Deaths in Multnomah County

Lucille McNamara Feb 5, 2025

Ten people have died in Multnomah County jails over the last two years, and two County Sheriff’s Office deputies were this week placed on probation in connection with the death of two inmates in separate incidents. Both men were required to…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Man Jailed for Defrauding the IRS of More Than $44 Million

Lucille McNamara Feb 5, 2025

A man from Tualatin earned more than $4 million in under-the-counter transactions that robbed the IRS of more than $44 million in payroll income tax, according to a news release by the Oregon U.S. Attorney’s Office. David Katz (48) was…

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Oregon Woman Sentenced to Prison for Stealing $154k from an Emergency Rental Assistance Fund

Lucille McNamara Feb 5, 2025

After stealing $154,000 from an emergency rental assistance program, a Gresham woman was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to charges of first-degree aggravated theft and identity theft Terry Charboneau (53),…

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Oregon Man Sues Lane County for Failing to Prevent the Death of his Wife from a Drug Overdose

Lucille McNamara Feb 4, 2025

The husband of a woman who died of a fentanyl-methamphetamine overdose in the Lane County Jail has brought a $5 million lawsuit against the county. Her Death was an Unnecessary Tragedy Barbara Stillwell (59) was found close to…

Crime & Courts

Grants Pass on the Clock: 14 Days to Revise Homeless Encampment Policies

Lucille McNamara Feb 4, 2025

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The City of Grants Pass has 14 days to respond to a court order restraining city officials from enforcing its homeless camping ordinance. See also: Temporary Restraining Order Sought to Stop City of Grants Pass…

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Oregon Man Admits He Bought a Handgun Specifically to Shoot His Boss

Lucille McNamara Feb 4, 2025

Brennon Michael Neal (29), arrested last week after the death of the owner of a Depoe motel, has admitted that he bought a handgun specifically to shoot his boss. See also: Oregon Business Owner’s Murder Leads to Dramatic Car Chase and…

Crime & Courts

Salem Hostage Crisis: Child Safe After Multi-Agency Manhunt for Armed Ex-Boyfriend

Lucille McNamara Feb 3, 2025

SALEM, Ore. — A high-drama kidnapping and hostage-taking in Salem on Saturday ended after a two-and-a-half-hour search involving K-9s, drones, and officers from four agencies. Officers learned that at 3 a.m. that morning, a suspect…

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Oregon Marsh Stops Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted in Mississippi

Lucille McNamara Feb 3, 2025

A man on the run from deputies surrendered when he became stuck in mud and high water in a Beaverton marsh in the early hours of Saturday morning. Lamarcus Thomas (31) was sought by Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies for an…

Oregon Faces Massive Housing Challenge: Nearly Half a Million Homes Needed in Next 20 Years

Lucille McNamara Feb 3, 2025

Oregon will have to build nearly half a million new homes over the next two decades to keep pace with population growth and changing demographic expectations. This is revealed in the newly published Oregon Housing Needs Analysis report…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Couple Found Dead in Their Home from Gunshot Wounds: Community Reels from Shock

Lucille McNamara Feb 3, 2025

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — Facebook friends have reacted with shock to the death of two adults found inside their Yoncalla home by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office late on Friday night. Holly Brooks, who says she lived two doors from them…

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