Crime and Courts News in Oregon
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Oregon Man Sues Lane County for Failing to Prevent the Death of his Wife from a Drug Overdose
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…
Grants Pass on the Clock: 14 Days to Revise Homeless Encampment Policies
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…
Oregon Man Admits He Bought a Handgun Specifically to Shoot His Boss
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…
Salem Hostage Crisis: Child Safe After Multi-Agency Manhunt for Armed Ex-Boyfriend
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…
Oregon Marsh Stops Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted in Mississippi
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 Couple Found Dead in Their Home from Gunshot Wounds: Community Reels from Shock
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…
Portland Police Chase Ends with Drunk Driver Crashing Stolen Jeep into Streetcar Stop
PORTLAND Ore. — The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) confirmed that the drunk driver of an occupied stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee, Edgar Castro, 29, parked in the area of Northwest 14th Avenue and Northwest Johnson Street, fled- only to crash…
Northern California Ponzi Scheme Trial Begins Tomorrow: Umpqua Bank Faces Fraud Allegations
The long-awaited trial by jury of hundreds of Northern California investors claiming that Umpqua Bank closed its eyes to a Ponzi scheme begins in a San Jose federal courtroom tomorrow (Monday).
Investors Allege Bank Chose to…
Oregon Nurse Faces Charges for Withholding Patients’ Prescribed Pain Meds
A Springfield nurse, Cari Lin Mallette, who worked at Marquis Care, a Springfield assisted living and rehabilitation facility, has appeared in the Lane County Circuit Court on claims that she took medication meant for patients at the…
Oregon Man Accused of Starving His Dog to Death After Pet Loses Nearly 100 Pounds
Husan Muldrew (38) of Portland will appear in court on Tuesday (4 February) after his dog, Knox, was said to have died of ‘chronic starvation.’ The animal ‘suffered unnecessarily for weeks to months.'
The Dog Lost Nearly 100…