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Oregon’s Jail Crisis: Deputy Neglect Linked to Inmate Deaths in Multnomah County
Ten people have died in Multnomah County jails over the last two years, and two County Sheriff’s Office deputies were this week placed on probation in connection with the death of two inmates in separate incidents. Both men were required to…
Oregon Man Jailed for Defrauding the IRS of More Than $44 Million
A man from Tualatin earned more than $4 million in under-the-counter transactions that robbed the IRS of more than $44 million in payroll income tax, according to a news release by the Oregon U.S. Attorney’s Office.
David Katz (48) was…
Oregon Woman Sentenced to Prison for Stealing $154k from an Emergency Rental Assistance Fund
After stealing $154,000 from an emergency rental assistance program, a Gresham woman was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to charges of first-degree aggravated theft and identity theft
Terry Charboneau (53),…
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…