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Oregon Woman Gets Jail Time After Throwing Dog Against MAX Train During Argument
PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon woman, who threw her small poodle-type dog against a MAX train and kicked it in the face during an argument with her husband, has been sentenced to 15 days in jail and three years of probation.
Husband…
Armenian National Pleads Guilty in Ryuk Ransomware Case That Hit Oregon Tech Company
An Armenian national extradited from Ukraine to the United States, 34-year-old Karen Serobovich Vardanyan, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges on Wednesday for his role in Ryuk ransomware attacks and an extortion conspiracy targeting…
Beaverton Cannabis Dispensary Robbery Ends With Armed Suspect Fatally Shot by Police
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. — The Washington County Major Crimes team is investigating an officer-involved shooting at a cannabis dispensary in Beaverton on Sunday night, during which an armed robber was killed.
Beaverton Police Department…
Medford SWAT Uses Chemical Irritants to Flush Burglary Suspect From Grandview Drive Home
MEDFORD, Ore. — In a dramatic arrest, involving the closure of several suburban roads, the Medford Police SWAT team used chemical irritants to flush a 44 year-old burglary suspect from a home in the 1800 block of Grandview Drive.
The…
80-Year-Old Oregon Man Tells 911 He Shot His Partner During a Domestic Violence Altercation
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — An 80-year-old man from Wimer is lodged in the Jackson County Jail after the death by shooting of his domestic partner in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Norman Henry Chapman contacted 911 at 12.35 a.m. He…
Former Clackamas County Commissioner Faces New Identity Theft Charges After DOJ Says She May Have…
A Clackamas County grand jury returned a new 19-count indictment against ex-Clackamas County Commissioner Melissa Fireside on Thursday, adding charges related to opening multiple credit accounts and obtaining a federal pandemic relief loan…
Klamath Falls Man Pleads Guilty After Investigators Find More Than 200 Homemade Explosive Devices
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Klamath Falls, Oregon, man, 52-year-old Jason Edward Lowery- found with over 200 homemade explosive devices in January 2025- pleaded guilty on Monday for illegally distributing explosive devices.
Klamath…
Oregon Business Owners Charged in National Health Care Fraud Takedown Targeting Medicare and…
Oregon is at the center of an unprecedented global crackdown on medical fraud, with federal prosecutors charging two local business owners for running multi-million dollar schemes that target Medicare and veterans.
2 Oregonians…
Medford Homeowner Shoots Suspect During Alleged Break-In as Police Use Drones to Find Him
MEDFORD, Ore. — A 21-year-old man from out of state is recovering in the hospital from a gunshot wound inflicted when he allegedly attempted to rob a residence in the 800 block of Gilman Road in Medford on Sunday night.
According to a…
Springfield Man Accused of Firing Rifle at Police After Domestic Assault Call
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A 38-year-old Springfield man, Zachery Greer, has been charged with attempted murder after shooting at police officers on Friday night. He is lodged at Lane County Jail.
The incident occurred at 10.30 p.m. when police…