Crime and Courts News in Oregon
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Blowtorches and Construction Worker Disguises Used in ATM Robbery Spree Across Oregon and the West…
A string of ATM and bank robberies throughout Oregon, California, and Washington, amounting to over $5.5 million, led to a guilty plea yesterday by a member of the South American theft group.
Francisco Antonio Marin Ilbaca (46), of…
Former Medford Business Leader Indicted Over Alleged 100,000 Dollar Theft From Southern Oregon…
MEDFORD, Ore. — The former CEO of the Builders’ Association of Southern Oregon (BASO), Bradley Bennington, has been indicted on charges of aggravated theft and identity theft.
The indictment follows his arrest last month after a lengthy…
Roseburg Father Charged With Murder After 911 Call Reporting Infant Son Missing Led to Confession
ROSEBURG, Ore. — A Roseburg man, who confessed to detectives from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office that he had murdered his 11-month-old son, has been charged with murder.
He Initially Told Police His Son Had Gone Missing
His…
Oregon Man Appears in Federal Court Over Social Media Threat to Hunt Elected Official
PORTLAND, Ore.— A 41-year-old man, who threatened an elected official with a post on X, warning him to keep his windows and doors locked “because I love a challenge when hunting my PREY,” appeared in the U.S. District Court in Portland last…
Intruder Dies After Confrontation With Oregon Homeowner During Attempted Break-In
Bend Police detectives are investigating the death of an intruder following a confrontation with the resident during an attempted break-in at a property on NW Braid Drive.
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Oregon law allows deadly physical force only in…
19-Year-Old at Time of Crime Sentenced to 20 Years for Killing Wife in Beaverton
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Talon Gabriel Mitchell has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing his wife. The Beaverton man was 19 years old at the time of the incident.
The murder took place on February 23, 2023, when police officers…
Bandon Man Points a 12-Gauge Shotgun at Coos County Deputies
COOS COUNTY, Ore. — A 34-year-old man has been arrested following a report of a woman being held against her will in Bandon on Wednesday night.
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In Oregon, protective orders tell someone to stay away and stop contacting…
Shots Fired During Altercation in Medford, Police Detain Two and Continue Investigation
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Police detained two people and contacted others involved after shots were fired into the air during an altercation on Wednesday morning.
Responding to a report of gunshots in the area of West 8th Street and…
Burglary Suspect Exits Church and Surrenders After Grants Pass Police Deploy K9 Team
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A burglary suspect surrendered yesterday after Grants Pass patrol officers, including Interim-Corporal Lexi Pittman and her K9 partner Kick, responded to reports of a burglary in progress at New Song Church and warned…
Stoned Roseburg Man Accused of Shooting at Cars on I-5 Before Police Stop Him With Spike Strips
ROSEBURG, Ore. — A “stoned” man, who told police that cars were following him, allegedly began shooting at vehicles on Interstate 5 in Roseburg on Saturday night.
Three vehicles were involved in the shooting, and the driver of one…