Crime and Courts News in Oregon
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Oregon Convicted Felon, David Ralston, Arrested for Making and Selling Illegal Firearms
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — A multiple convicted felon, David Ralston (35), was arrested in a traffic stop on Wednesday by members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation by detectives from the Douglas Interagency…
Judge Gives Dylan McLeod Life Sentence For 2021 Murder Of Aaron Stitt
MEDFORD, Ore. — A Medford judge handed down a sentence of life in prison with a minimum of 25 years to 26-year-old Dylan McLeod on Thursday for his role in the murder of 24-year-old Aaron Stitt in 2021. McLeod is the third person convicted…
16 People Arrested in Portland on Prostitution-Related Charges in Joint Police Operation
PORTLAND, Ore. — Sixteen people were arrested yesterday (Wednesday) on charges related to prostitution by the Portland Police Bureau’s Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) in an ongoing effort to stop criminal activity in a residential…
Portland Police Arrest Three Suspects After Sending a Drone to the Crime Scene
A drone sent to a crime scene helped Portland Police arrest three suspects who highjacked a trailer at gunpoint last Thursday.
The incident happened at 8.12 p.m. when the owner of the trailer, Dustin Hilsenbeck, was held at gunpoint by…
Ashland Man Arrested: Multiple Shots Fired Leaving Woman Injured
ASHLAND, Ore. — The Ashland Police Department (APD) responded to reports of a shooting incident at 5:49 p.m. on Monday evening, during which a woman was shot inside an apartment complex.
Multiple shots were fired, and APD called for…
Shooter Arrested In Ashland: Victim Hospitalized
UPDATE: Ashland Man Arrested: Multiple Shots Fired Leaving Woman Injured
ASHLAND, Ore. — The Ashland Police Department (APD) responded to reports of multiple rounds being shot in Ashland yesterday.
Man Arrested In Ashland…
Verdict Expected Next Week in The Trial of Dylan McLeod, Suspect Involved in Murder of Medford Man
UPDATE: Judge Gives Dylan McLeod Life Sentence For 2021 Murder Of Aaron Stitt
MEDFORD, Ore. — A verdict is expected early next week in the trial in the Jackson County Circuit Court of Dylan McLeod for his role in the murder of Aaron…
Lake Oswego Sued for Approving and Then Withdrawing a Building Permit for a New Residence
A family is suing Lake Oswego City for $158,500 after it approved plans for their new home and then withdrew permission for its construction three months later.
Owners Were Unaware of City Code Restrictions
Investment banker…
Oregon Corrections Department Puts 2 Officials On Leave Pending Investigation
Amidst concerns about inmates' health care, the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) put two high-ranking officials on paid administrative leave on Thursday pending an investigation.
Oregon DOC Puts Senior Officials Dr. Warren…
Josephine County Man Arrested Following Murder on November 22
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Daniel Wayne Finney (34) on Grave Creek Road near milepost 7 in Josephine County on November 22.
Daniel Wayne Finney Died from Stab Wounds
Finney,…