Crime and Courts News in Oregon
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Oregon Drug Addict Used Meth Laced with Fentanyl Before Giving Birth to Infant at Home
MEDFORD, Ore. — Fentanyl drug addict, Samantha Michelle Davis, told police she used meth laced with fentanyl on the day she gave birth to her baby son.
The baby, said to be days from death, was rushed to the Asante Rogue Regional Medical…
Tech Companies Should be Accountable for Accidents Caused by Drivers Distracted with Wayfinding Apps
Big tech companies should be held accountable for drivers who use wayfinding apps when causing accidents killing, or seriously injuring someone, says attorney Ralph Spooner who is representing the estate of Peter Pellegrin who died after a…
Stolen Labrador-Pitbull Puppy Returned Safely to Oregon Humane Society
The theft and safe return of a nine-week-old cross Labrador-Pitbull puppy from the Oregon Humane Society on Monday night led to police intervention and dozens of tips from animal-loving public members.
“Fireball’ is a gorgeous chocolate…
Negasi Zuberi Klamath Falls Kidnapping Trial: Jury Selection Underway
UPDATE: Drama and Surprise at Trial of Negasi Zuberi in Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. — The selection process for jury duty is currently underway in the trial of 30-year-old Negasi Zuberi at the Medford County federal courthouse. Zuberi is…
Oregon’s Precision Castparts Settles Export Violations Claims For $3 Million
The State Department announced on Monday that Precision Castparts, the Oregon-based metal components manufacturer specializing in aircraft engines, generators, and other industrial equipment, has agreed to a $3 million settlement for…
Portland City to Discuss Half-a-Million-Dollar Settlement with Couple Mauled by Police Dog
A Happy Valley couple mauled by an off-duty police dog while out for a brisk walk is due to discuss a half-million-dollar settlement with the City of Portland today (Wednesday), according to a City Council memo recommending the settlement.…
Oregon Man Jailed for 15 Years After Gunning Down Mother’s Unarmed Boyfriend
After being sentenced to 15 years behind bars for gunning down and killing his mother’s unarmed boyfriend, Issac W. Henderson (20) from Portland told the judge: ‘I’d do anything for my family.’
Following his arrest late last year,…
Prisoner Wins an Appeal Against Oregon Governor for Revoking His Commuted Sentence
An inmate of an Oregon state prison has won an appeal against his incarceration ordered by Oregon Governor, Tina Kotek, who had revoked his commuted prison sentence.
Loran Beck (46) is the fourth prisoner released by four Oregon judges…
Asante Fentanyl Diversion Civil Case Increases To 20 Plaintiffs Claiming Over $337 Million
MEDFORD, Ore. — A second amendment has been filed in the civil case instituted by Medford law firm, Shlesinger and de Villeneuve, against Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC) in connection with the diversion of fentanyl by an…
Chinese National in Custody for Allegedly Scamming Elderly Oregon Couple of More Than $3 Million
A 93-year-old Portland man and his 86-year-old wife reported to the FBI last week that they had been scammed of more than $3 million in gold bars at the direction of a man called ‘Michael Lewis.’
Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Kerin was…