Operation Trucker Check 17" at Ashland Port of Entry

The 17th interagency operation focusing on removing impaired truck drivers and unsafe commercial vehicles from Oregon's roads is currently underway at the Interstate 5 Ashland Port of Entry. "Operation Trucker Check", a 48-hour interagency operation, began at 12:01 a.m., September 22, and ends at 11:59 p.m., September 23, with police officers and truck inspectors working with Drug Recognition Evaluators (DRE) and K9 officers targeting operator impairment, vehicle safety, and potential criminal activity related to commercial vehicle operations.

First held in 1998 at the Ashland Port of Entry, "Operation Trucker Check" is a successful enforcement and inspection program that provides an ongoing look into commercial vehicle and driver safety. The around-the-clock operation involves a team of police officers and Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) commercial vehicle inspectors looking for driver impairment related to alcohol, drugs, or fatigue, and vehicle equipment safety. Trucker check operations have also previously been held at the Woodburn Port of Entry and in Klamath Falls, Ontario, and Cascade Locks.

The last "Operation Trucker Check" was held during a 72-hour period April 7 – 9, 2009 at the Interstate 5 Woodburn Port of Entry. A total of 463 commercial vehicles were inspected of which 53 (11.4%) were placed out-service for critical safety violations. Ninety-three (93) drivers were also placed out-of-service for assorted safety violations including excessive driving hours, log book deficiencies, and driver qualification issues. Officers and inspectors issued 42 motor carrier-related citations and 367 warnings. Five arrests were made for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants and four drivers were cited for Driving While Suspended.

"This program continues to be successful and is a blueprint for how others have developed similar trucker inspection programs in other parts of the country," said Sergeant Dave MacKenzie, who oversees the OSP Motor Carrier Enforcement Unit. "With the support of the Oregon Trucking Association, ODOT and participating police agencies, these unannounced safety inspections help get dangerous impaired drivers and unsafe vehicles off the road before something bad happens."

Sergeant MacKenzie pointed out the program's four goals for "Operation Trucker Check 17":

1) Identifying commercial vehicle driver and equipment violations, with an emphasis on out-of-service violations;
2) Detecting operator impairment by alcohol and/or substance abuse;
3) Detecting operator impairment by fatigue; and,
4) Detecting any criminal activity occurring in conjunction with commercial motor vehicle operations.

Oregon State Police (OSP) and ODOT will work toward these goals by conducting Level I, Level II, and Level III truck inspections to identify drivers impaired by fatigue or substances, compliance with federal hours of service regulations, and federal requirement for commercial motor vehicle safety equipment. Trained Drug Recognition Evaluators (DREs) from OSP and the following agencies will evaluate and identify drug or alcohol impaired drivers:

Ashland Police Department
Eugene Police Department
Corvallis Police Department
Medford Police Department

According to 2008 statistics provided by ODOT's Motor Carrier Transportation Division:

* 60,550 truck safety inspections were conducted in Oregon, down from 61,349 in 2007
* During inspections, critical safety violations were found in 28% of the vehicles and 19% of drivers
* Most common mechanical violation found during inspections continues to be brake-related
* Over 9,900 truck drivers were found during inspections falsifying or keeping inaccurate log books, a sharp rise from the more than 7,000 drivers caught in 2007 and more than 5,000 in 2006

TEN INJURED, TWO CRITICALLY, IN MULTI-MOTORCYCLE CRASH

TEN INJURED, TWO CRITICALLY, IN MULTI-MOTORCYCLE CRASH - INTERSTATE 5 SOUTH OF WILSONVILLE

en motorcyclists traveling together as part of the Brothers Speed Motorcycle Club was injured, two critically, Friday afternoon in a multi-vehicle traffic crash south of Wilsonville on Interstate 5. Partial information has been provided for release this evening.

On September 18, 2009 at approximately 2:45 p.m. approximately 26 motorcycles were traveling northbound in the left inside lane near milepost 282 in a formation of two columns when traffic ahead began to come to a stop. The first two motorcycles maneuvered to avoid a collision with the stopped vehicle, but the rest of the motorcycles could not react in time and crashed into the vehicle in front of their group and into each other.

Medical responders arrived and subsequently transported eight motorcyclists by ground ambulance. Two others identified as HERBERT SINCLAIR, age unknown, from Heyburn, Idaho and DAVID BOWYER, age unknown, from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and were transported by LifeFlight to Oregon Health Sciences University and Legacy Emanuel Hospital, respectively.

Both men are reported in critical condition.

No information is available tonight regarding the other individuals involved in the crash. The total number of motorcycles that actually crashed is not confirmed at this time.

Interstate 5 northbound lanes were closed for about two hours before one lane was opened. All lanes of Interstate 5 were open at approximately 5:40 p.m.

Oregon State Police troopers were assisted at the scene by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, ODOT and other area emergency responders.

No other information available for release

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

OSP Traffic Stop Leads to 70 lbs. of Marijuana

ONE ARREST - INTERSTATE 5 SOUTH OF ASHLAND

An Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop Wednesday morning led to the arrest of a California man and the seizure of approximately 70 pounds of high grade marijuana on Interstate 5 south of Ashland. The seized marijuana has an estimated value of $210,000.

On September 16, 2009, at approximately 6:37 a.m., an OSP trooper stopped a silver 2007 Pontiac G-6 displaying California license plates southbound near milepost 3 for a traffic violation. The lone occupant/driver was identified as EFRAIN NAVA, age 30, from Redwood City, California.

A subsequent investigation related to the stop led to the discovery of high-grade marijuana in sixty individually packaged plastic bags and a large black plastic garbage bag concealed within the trunk and back seat portions of the vehicle. The marijuana weighed approximately 70 pounds.

NAVA was arrested and lodged in the Jackson County Jail for Unlawful Possession, Distribution and Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance-Marijuana. Bail is set at $60,000.00.

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INJURED IN BICYCLE CRASH DURING CYCLE OREGON SOUTH OF GRANTS PASS

BOISE WOMAN INJURED IN BICYCLE CRASH DURING CYCLE OREGON SOUTH OF GRANTS PASS
Posted: September 16th, 2009 5:36 PM

An Idaho woman participating in Cycle Oregon was seriously injured Wednesday morning when she crashed on her bicycle on Highway 199 south of Grants Pass. The woman is reported in stable condition at Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford.

Preliminary information indicates on September 16, 2009 at approximately 8:30 a.m. CATHERYN ALEXANDER, age 48, from Boise, Idaho was riding northbound with a group of cyclists along Highway 199 near milepost 11. The group ahead of her began to slow down and her bike's front tire hit the back tire of another bicycle. ALEXANDER lost control and fell into the northbound lane.

ALEXANDER was wearing all required protective equipment including a helmet. She was transported from the area by Mercy Flights to Rogue Valley Medical Center.

Oregon State Police troopers arrived on scene about five minutes after the bicycle crash. The northbound lane was briefly closed while the cyclist was treated at the scene before transport.

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Serious Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 242

A Bend-area couple was seriously injured Sunday afternoon when the motorcycle they were riding on crashed into the side of a passenger vehicle that turned in front of them on Highway 242 about three miles west of the viewpoint.

On August 16, 2009 at approximately 4:00 p.m. a 1999 Subaru Legacy driven by WILLIAM F. FOSTER, age 51, from Veneta, was westbound on Highway 242 near milepost 76 when it attempted to turn left toward a highway turnout. The Subaru turned directly into the path of an eastbound 2004 Honda motorcycle operated by RODNEY EARL KENTNER, age 52, from Bend.

RODNEY KENTNER and his passenger/wife, JEANNE T. KENTNER, age 47, were both ejected and seriously injured. They were wearing protective helmets. Both were transported by AirLife to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend.

FOSTER was not injured. He was using safety restraints.

Oregon State Police troopers from the Bend Area Command office are completing the investigation. FOSTER was cited for Dangerous Left Turn.

Troopers were assisted at the scene by Sisters Fire Department and ODOT. The highway was closed about 1 hour 45 minutes.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

ROGUE AREA INTERAGENCY DRUG TEAM INVESTIGATIONS

ROGUE AREA INTERAGENCY DRUG TEAM INVESTIGATIONS HELPING TO KEEP DRUGS OUT OF GRANTS PASS AREA
Posted: July 29th, 2009 3:43 PM

Two recent ongoing investigations by the interagency Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team during the past few months have reached the point that the release of information will not affect the integrity of the investigations.

According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Sergeant Jim Johnson, the first mentioned investigation involved RADE detectives and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents that recently led to the arrest of two people for numerous drug related charges in the Grants Pass area. Two others were also lodged on unrelated offenses.

On July 8, 2009, at approximately 9:30 a.m. investigators followed up on a tip and contacted ALFREDO AZAMAR, age 44, after he got off a commercial bus line and made contact with another person identified as SAUL BAHENA-RODRIGUEZ, age 46, at a Grants Pass Parkway market. During the subsequent investigation related to the tip AZAMAR told investigators he was carrying a bag containing bread. Further inspection revealed the bag actually contained two ounces of cocaine intermingled with the pastries. His backpack also had approximately one pound of methamphetamine concealed within a pair of jeans.

Subsequent investigative efforts led to the service of a search warrant at AZAMAR's residence at 1621 Medart Lane in Grants Pass. Detectives seized over $6,000 cash, a .38 caliber firearm, scales, packaging material, and other evidence. AZAMAR was arrested and lodged in the Josephine County Jail on the following charges:

* Unlawful Possession of Cocaine
* Unlawful Delivery of Cocaine
* Unlawful Manufacturing of Cocaine
* Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine
* Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine
* Unlawful Manufacturing of Methamphetamine
* ICE hold

BAHENA-RODRIGUEZ was also arrested and lodged in the Josephine County Jail on the following charges:

* Unlawful Possession of Cocaine
* Unlawful Delivery of Cocaine
* Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine
* Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine
* ICE hold

Two other men, ages 41 and 47, contacted during the investigation were detained by ICE agents on unlawful immigration-related offenses.

"During this interagency investigation, Grants Pass Department of Public Safety detectives provided invaluable support," said Johnson. "The end result was another example of how agencies working together can keep drugs from reaching into our communities."

In the second case, RADE detectives arrested one person on drug-related charges and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor.

Johnson said the second case was prompted by the June 10th arrest of LAURA J. BERRY, age 38, by a GPDPS patrolman on methamphetamine-related charges. At the time, BERRY was in possession of six (6) 1/8 oz. packets of methamphetamine. On June 15, 2009, RADE and Grants Pass Department of Public Safety (GPDPS) detectives served a search warrant at BERRY'S residence located at 4165 Granite Hill Road.

While executing the search warrant detectives seized $2,750.00 cash, scales, packaging material, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and other evidence. At the time, BERRY was home with her children when the warrant was served. She was arrested a second time on June 15th and lodged at the Josephine County Jail on the following charges:

* Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine
* Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine
* Unlawful Manufacturing of Methamphetamine
* Two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor

Anyone with information regarding suspicious drug activity or marijuana growing operations is encouraged to call the RADE tip line at (541) 955-6970.

The interagency narcotics RADE team is comprised of personnel from the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety, Oregon State Police, Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Josephine County District Attorney's Office, and the Josephine County Community Corrections.

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Josephine County Sheriff's Deputies
are looking for a man who they think killed his 20-year-old girlfriend Monday.

Joseph O'Dell, 24, dropped off his unconscious girlfriend at a home in the 7800 block of Lower Grave Creek Road and left before emergency crews arrived, according to Sheriff's Office

KLAMATH COUNTY DEPUTY'S PATROL CAR STRUCK

A Klamath County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) patrol vehicle was struck by a commercial vehicle trailer Sunday afternoon while parked assisting at the scene of a previous traffic crash.

On July 19, 2009 at approximately 12:50 p.m. a KCSO Ford Crown Victoria patrol car was parked with its emergency lights activated on Highway 97 facing north just south of Algoma Road. The KCSO deputy was assisting Oregon State Police and local emergency responders at the scene of a commercial vehicle fire when his patrol car was hit by a commercial trailer as it turned from a detour at Algoma Road. A third vehicle, a Dodge Caravan, was also struck.

An Oregon State Police trooper investigated the non-injury crash.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

Interstate 5 Medford closed Do to Wildland Fire

Oregon State Police: Interstate 5 near milepost 25 between Phoenix and Medford closed both directions due to fire on both sides of the freeway - Northbound traffic is reportedly diverted off Interstate 5 at exit 24 (Phoenix) and southbound traffic is diverted off Interstate 5 at exit 27 (south Medford) - Highway 99 is recommended detour route

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Minor Injury Crash Closed Rogue River Highway

Two people were treated and released following a head-on traffic crash Wednesday morning on Rogue River Highway (Old Highway 99) between Rogue River and Grants Pass that closed the highway for nearly two hours.

On July 1, 2009 at approximately 10:45 a.m. 2005 Toyota Prius driven by WANDA R. SOLACE, age 69, from Grants Pass, was eastbound on Rogue River Highway near milepost 8 when it crossed the centerline and crashed head-on into a 2001 Freightliner commercial truck driven by DONOVAN HOCKMAN, age unknown, from Portland.

OSP troopers investigating the crash this SOLACE may have had a medical issue at the time of the crash. Both operators were transported to Three Rivers Hospital in Grants Pass where they were treated and released.

OSP officers from Central Point were assisted by ODOT as the roadway was closed for nearly two hours for investigation and removal of debris and the involved vehicles.

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WRONG WAY DRIVER - INTERSTATE 5 SOUTH OF GRANTS PASS

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FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH INVOLVING WRONG WAY DRIVER - INTERSTATE 5 SOUTH OF GRANTS PASS


A report of a wrong way driver Tuesday night on Interstate 5 near Grants Pass turned into a four vehicle crash that left one man dead and the wrong way driver seriously injured. The crash, which occurred in the northbound lanes south of Grants Pass, resulted in the freeway being closed for approximately 2 hours. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation.

According to OSP Sergeant Jeff Fitzgerald, on June 30, 2009 at approximately 11:37 p.m. the OSP Southern Command Center (SCC) dispatch started receiving reports of a wrong way driver on Interstate 5 near milepost 58 southbound in the northbound lanes. One of the citizen reports stated the vehicle pulled over near milepost 54 before continuing southbound again. OSP troopers from the Grants Pass worksite responded in an attempt to locate the wrong way vehicle.

At approximately 11:42 p.m. a trooper observed vehicles crashed in the northbound lanes near milepost 53. Upon arriving at the scene troopers found the wrong way vehicle and three other vehicles that had been involved in a crash.

The preliminary investigation indicates a gray 1989 Toyota 4x4 pick-up driven by MALCOLM HENRY ARMSTRONG, age 81, from Days Creek, was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes near milepost 53 when it sideswiped a 2002 Dodge pickup driven by NICHOLAS KING, age 18, from Grants Pass. The Toyota 4x4 pickup then continued and collided with a 2007 Kia Sedona minivan operated by SCOTT WESLEY KEMP, age 41, from Escalon, California, before crashing head-on into a 1991 Toyota two-wheel drive pickup.

The driver of the 1991 Toyota pickup was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

ARMSTRONG was ejected from his pickup and transported to Three Rivers Community Hospital with serious injuries. Troopers learned ARMSTRONG was the subject of an attempt to locate as a missing/endangered person due to some possible memory-related problems issued out of Jackson County.

KING and KEMP were uninjured.

A passenger in KING'S vehicle identified as BRETT L. LEWIS, age 17, from Grants Pass, was also uninjured.

Three other occupants in the Kia identified as JOAN BOGNOT KEMP, age 41; KAYLA AMAYA KEMP, age 7; and, MIYA CHIO KEMP, age 9, all from Escalon, were uninjured.

Safety restraint use information is not available at this time.

The crash caused a closure of the northbound lanes for over 2 hours while personnel from the Oregon State Police Grants Pass and Central Point offices, ODOT, Rural Metro Fire Department, Grants Pass Department of Public Safety, Rogue River Fire Department, AMR, Caveman Towing, Crystal Peak Towing, Bulldog Towing and Fairgrounds Towing worked on the scene.

INJURY MOTORCYCLE CRASH HWY 370

A Prineville man was seriously injured Friday afternoon when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed on Highway 370 near milepost 11, about 7 miles west of Prineville.

On June 26, 2009, at about 2:43 PM, a 1982 Honda Goldwing motorcycle driven by GARY BROCK, age 59, from Prineville, was eastbound on Highway 370 near milepost 11. BROCK lost control of the motorcycle while negotiating a curve leaving the roadway coming to rest in the eastbound ditch.

BROCK was ejected from the motorcycle at the time of the crash and suffered serious injuries. BROCK was wearing a protective helmet at the time of the crash.

BROCK was transported by Air-Link air-ambulance to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend.

Oregon State Police troopers from the Prineville work site are completing the investigation. Crook County Sheriff's Office and Crook County Fire and Rescue assisted at the scene.

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OSP SEEKING INFORMATION RELATED TO THEFT AND TOSSING

OSP SEEKING INFORMATION RELATED TO THEFT AND TOSSING OF HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION ZONE CONES AND BARRIERS INTO SIUSLAW RIVER
Posted: June 7th, 2009 12:14 PM

Oregon State Police (OSP) is asking for the public's help to identify the person(s) responsible for stealing and tossing 50 traffic cones and two barricades into the Siuslaw River from the area of a bridge restoration project on Highway 101 on the south city limits of Florence.

On June 4,2009 OSP Trooper Justin Goldsmith responded to investigate the theft and criminal mischief of 50 traffic cones and 2 barricades that were discarded off the Siuslaw River Bridge into the river. The cones were being utilized to assist in the Siuslaw River Bridge restoration project. Many of the cones are visible in the water, but not likely retrievable due to the waters depth.

The replacement value of the cones is estimated approximately $3,000.

If anyone has information to assist in this case please contact Trooper Goldsmith at (541) 997-9635.

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Injury Commercial Truck Crash - Interstate 5 near Grants Pass

The driver of commercial truck and his two passengers received minor injuries after a wild ride off of Interstate 5 near Grants Pass. The truck, which was struck by an out of control vehicle entering the freeway, rolled onto its side and crashed through a guardrail into several trees.

On June 4, 2009, at approximately 11:25 a.m. a 1989 Toyota Supra driven by Lynn Scott Tison-Elston, age 51 from Grants Pass, was attempting to enter the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 when she accelerated too fast and lost control on the corner prior to the merging lane. The car started to spin on the wet roadway and entered the freeway crossing into the lanes of travel. A commercial truck in the right lane observed the out of control car and was able to apply its brakes, missing the Toyota. The car continued across the right lane striking a 2004 Kenworth truck driven by Osvaldo Prado, age 31, from Tustin, California, traveling in the left lane.

After the collision, the Toyota spun back into the right lane of travel and came to rest in the northbound merging lane. The Kenworth crossed over the right lane and shoulder of the freeway before crashing through approximately 108 feet of guardrail. The Kenworth flipped onto its driver's side and continued down the embankment crashing through several trees before coming to rest prior to the roadway below. The Kenworth received major damage to both the cab and trailer which was hauling plastic storage containers.

Tison-Elston was able to exit her vehicle and was uninjured.

Prado received minor injuries and was transported to Three Rivers Community Hospital where he was treated and released. Right front passenger Mayra Angelica Hernandez, age 21, from Tustin, was also transported for minor injuries. Owen Ubaldo Prada, age 1, from Tustin, had been in the Kenworth's sleeper berth area and only received minor injuries despite the roof of the sleeper berth being ripped away during the crash.

The crash caused merging traffic to be diverted into the right lane of Interstate 5 while trees and debris were cleared for the vehicle's removal. The overturned trailer had to be unloaded by hand and into another trailer provided by Caveman Towing.

Tison-Elston was cited for Careless Driving in a posted construction zone.

Troopers from the Grants Pass Worksite were assisted on scene by ODOT, Grants Pass Department of Public Safety, American Medical Response, as well as the local construction crew who aided in the removal of construction materials so that the truck could be removed.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

OSP Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of 400 Counterfeit CDs and DVDs

An Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop early Monday morning about five miles north of Roseburg led to the arrest of two California man and the recovery of 400 suspected counterfeit audio CDs and DVDs.

According to OSP Sergeant Steve Mitchell, on May 25, 2009 at approximately 12:33 a.m. Trooper Dan Wells stopped a 1995 Dodge Neon four-door displaying California license plates southbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 130 for an equipment violation. During the stop the two occupants were identified as driver JAQUIN BELLO CHACON, age 23, and passenger MARIO CONTRERAS FLORES, age 19, both from San Jose, California.

Subsequent investigation during the stop led to the discovery of 397 counterfeit audio CDs, all Hispanic recording artists, and 3 counterfeit DVDs. The two subjects were aware the seized evidence were counterfeit and advised they were returning to California from Portland where they had sold approximately 40 CDs.

BELLO CHACON and CONTRERAS FLORES were lodged in Douglas County Jail on the following charges:

* Unlawful Sound Recording
* Unlawful Labeling of a Sound Recording
* Unlawful Videotape Recording
* Theft in the Second Degree

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CHECK JACKSON COUNTY-AREA BOAT RAMPS

OSP AND ODFW CHECK JACKSON COUNTY-AREA BOAT RAMPS TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT INTRODUCING INVASIVE SPECIES IN WATERWAYS

Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division and Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) conducted boat ramp checks at various Jackson County-area lakes this Memorial Day holiday weekend to detect and prevent invasive non-native aquatic species from being introduced into waterways in the Rogue River valley. The partnership effort, led by OSP Senior Trooper Jim Collom, is part of a cooperative enforcement plan throughout the summer with ODFW to help provide information about the invasive species' potential harm and the consequences of bringing live fish in or out of the waterways.

The first area ramp checks started Saturday, May 23rd, when Senior Trooper Collom and ODFW's Assistance District Fish Biologist David Haight checked boats and boat trailers at ramps at Lost Creek Lake, Takelma, and Joseph Stewart State Park. They checked anglers at Stewart and Takelma ramps to ensure there were no live fish being used as bait. They also looked at boats and trailers to ensure there were no invasive species attached such as mussels or aquatic plants that may have come from other water bodies.

Senior Trooper Collom estimated they talked to about 40 boaters and at least the same number of anglers at the boat ramps, detecting only boat violations for which warnings were issued. Boaters were given information about the potential harm with invasive species, the consequences of bringing in live fish or bringing out live fish, and the various forms of invasive species including Zebra muscles, mudsnails and Hydrilla.

For more information about what you can do to help ensure our waters are not invaded by unwanted aquatic species you can contact Senior Trooper Jim Collom at OSP's Central Point office at (541) 776-6114 ext 392.

Goliath Dead

Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division investigation into the killing of a trophy class Blacktail deer buck in the Grants Pass area led to wildlife-related charges against a Grants Pass man.

On November 21, 2008, OSP Senior Trooper Brad Bennett started an investigation into the circumstances that "Goliath", a well-known trophy class 6x8 point Blacktail deer known to roam during the last 5 years in the Applegate unit near Grants Pass, was illegally killed. An anonymous tip that the deer's antlers were at a local taxidermist shop helped start the investigation.

The follow-up investigation led OSP Fish & Wildlife troopers to contact the taxidermist and seize the antlers. The investigation alleges "Goliath", who was known to visit and graze in the backyards of local residents, was killed around November 15th by an archery hunter. A search warrant was served at the suspect's Grants Pass residence on May 11th where additional evidence was seized pursuant to the investigation.

The suspect, JOHN JOSEPH COSTELLO, age 54, was cited by Senior Trooper Bennett to appear in Josephine County Circuit Court on the following wildlife offenses:

* Unlawful Taking Blacktail Deer
* Unlawful Hunting – Prohibited Method
* No Valid Deer Tag

Anyone with additional information to assist in this investigation is asked to contact Senior Trooper Bennett at (541) 955-6374.

Photograph – "Goliath"

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SERIOUS INJURY TRAFFIC CRASH - HIGHWAY 140 NEAR FISH LAKE

A Klamath Falls woman received non-life threatening injuries Wednesday afternoon when she reportedly fell asleep while driving and lost control of her sport utility vehicle on Highway 140 near Fish Lake in southern Oregon.

According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Senior Trooper Pam Gaither, on April 29, 2009 at approximately 12:07 p.m. a 1999 Honda CRV driven by THERESA LYNN CARRIGAN, age 46, from Klamath Falls, was eastbound on Highway 140 near milepost 30 when she reportedly fell asleep. Her vehicle drifted across the westbound lane and onto the gravel shoulder where she awoke.

CARRIGAN tried to steer right back to the road, over-corrected and lost control. The Honda traveled back onto the westbound shoulder and up an embankment where it rolled about three times, coming to rest in the westbound lane on its side.

CARRIGAN was trapped in her vehicle and extricated by personnel from Lake Creek Fire & Rescue. She was transported by Mercy Flights helicopter to Rogue Valley Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Highway 140 was closed about 30 minutes for helicopter response. ODOT was on scene handling traffic control duties.

OSP was assisted at the scene by Jackson County Sheriff's Office and the other previously mentioned agencies.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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PW KGQ65 COOS, COUNTY OF [GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY] Control Point 1 - 350 E. 2ND STREET, COQUILLE OR 541-396-3121 (link) 04/13/2009 License Modified 1 - 1281 W CENTRAL, COQUILLE (COOS) OR  (map)  156.105  FB2  125p  125e  20K0F3E 11K0F3E  3 - (COOS) OR  48.0 km radius around fixed location 1   159.06   MO   110p  110e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E   156.105  MO   110p  110e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E   153.89   MO   110p  110e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E   153.98   MO   110p  110e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E   155.19   MO   110p  110e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E   155.355  MO   110p  110e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E   155.79   MO   110p  110e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E   155.88   MO   110p  110e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E  4 - BLUE RIDGE, APPROX. 9 KM N NE OF COQUILLE, COQUILLE (COOS) OR  (map)  155.19   FB2  125p  46.7e 11K0F3E 20K0F3E   155.79   FB2  125p  110e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E   155.88   FB2  125p  110e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E   156.105  FB2  125p  110e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E  5 - BENNETT BUTTE, APPROX. 12 KM SSW OF MYRTLE POINT, MYRTLE POINT (COOS) OR  (map)  155.19   FB2  125p  32.9e 11K0F3E 20K0F3E   155.79   FB2  125p  110e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E   155.88   FB2  125p  110e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E   156.105  FB2  125p  110e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E  6 - 200 EAST 2ND STREET, COQUILLE (COOS) OR  (map)  153.89   FX1  125p  125e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E   153.98   FX1  125p  125e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E   155.355  FX1  125p  125e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E   159.06   FX1  125p  125e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E  7 - 95200 SHUTTERS LANDING LANE, NORTH BEND (COOS) OR  (map)  155.19   FB2  125p  230.6e 11K0F3E 20K0F3E   155.79   FB2  125p  230.6e 11K0F3E 20K0F3E   155.88   FB2  125p  230.6e 11K0F3E 20K0F3E   156.105  FB2  125p  230.6e 11K0F3E 20K0F3E  8 - SLIDECREEK, APPROX. 2 KM S OF REMOTE, OR, REMOTE (COOS) OR  (map)  155.19   FB2  125p  67.2e 11K0F3E 20K0F3E   155.79   FB2  125p  110e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E   155.88   FB2  125p  110e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E   156.105  FB2  125p  110e  11K0F3E 20K0F3E

ODF CENTRAL POINT OR FCC

PW KOA699 OREGON, STATE OF DBA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY [STATE GOVERNMENT MANDATED FOREST CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES] Control Point 1 - 5286 TABLE ROCK RD, CENTRAL POINT OR 541-664-3328 (link) 04/17/2009 License Modified 1 - 5286 TABLE ROCK RD, CENTRAL POINT (JACKSON) OR  (map)  159.285  FX1  50p   100e  11K2F3E 11K2F3D 8K10F1E   159.4275 FX1  50p   100e  11K2F3E 11K2F3D 8K10F1E   159.4125 FX1  50p   100e  11K2F3E 11K2F3D 8K10F1E   159.375  FX1  50p   100e  11K2F3E 11K2F3D 8K10F1E   151.145  FB   50p   180e  11K2F3E 11K2F3D 8K10F1E   151.175  FB   50p   180e  20K0F3E 11K2F3E 11K2F3D 8K10F1E   151.34   FB   50p   180e  20K0F3E 11K2F3E 11K2F3D 8K10F1E   151.4    FX1  50p   180e  20K0F3E 11K2F3E 11K2F3D 8K10F1E   151.43   FX1  50p   180e  20K0F3E 11K2F3E 11K2F3D 8K10F1E   151.445  FX1  50p   180e  20K0F3E 11K2F3E 11K2F3D 8K10F1E   151.475  FX1  50p   180e  20K0F3E 11K2F3E 11K2F3D 8K10F1E   

Liberty Bank Robbery - Crime StoppersCASE # 09-3589

DETAILS:

On Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 3:08 PM the above pictured suspect entered the Liberty Bank located at
590 Union Ave, Grants Pass, Oregon. The suspect did not display a handgun. No citizens or employees were injured.

The suspect fled the bank on foot towards Redwood Hwy with an undisclosed amount of US currency.
Photos above are of the suspect from bank surveillance footage.

SUSPECT:

White male adult, 45-55 years old, 5'09", thin build, no facial hair.

The suspect wore blue jeans with a dark checked, long sleeved buttoned-up shirt. White tennis shoes. Green & tan baseball style hat.

(Grants Pass Department of Public Safety, Detective Vorberg at 474-6370.)

If you have any information concerning a possible suspect in this crime call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-3-DETECT. Sonitrol will pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and the filing of charges, and you can remain anonymous if you would like. REFER TO CASE # 09-3589

For more information about Crime Stoppers, go to the Crime Stoppers page on the City website.

Bank Robbery -Liberty Bank 04-14-09

Bank Robbery -Liberty Bank
CASE NO. 09-3584
DATE OF INCIDENT: 04-14-09
TIME OF INCIDENT: 15:08 hrs
LOCATION: 590 Union Avenue Grants Pass, Oregon
NEWS RELEASE COMPLETED BY: Det. Sgt. D. Ward DATE: 04-15-09 TIME: 0930 hours

SUSPECT:
WMA, 45-55 yoa, 5'9" tall, thin build, last seen wearing dark checkered button up shirt, white tennis shoes and a Green/Tan colored baseball cap.

DETAILS:
On April 14, 2009 at 3:08 p.m. the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety Officers responded to a call from Liberty Bank on Union Avenue in Grants Pass of a reported bank robbery. A male subject entered the bank and demanded cash. The subject didn't display any type of weapon and no one was injured in the incident. The male subject was last seen northbound from the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

At the time of this press release the suspect has not been identified. Attached are photos taken from the robbery. The Grants Pass Department of Public Safety requests your help in identification of this suspect. If you have any information about this case please contact Grants Pass Department of Public Safety at 474-6370.

OSP Traffic Stop Unexpectedly Leads to Generous Donation to Local Food Bank

A speed-related traffic stop Saturday morning east of The Dalles unexpectedly will help several local needy families because of a generous offer by the commercial truck driver to donate approximately 450 lbs. of pork loin that he needed to dispose of before it went to waste.

On April 11, 2009 at 8:15 a.m. Oregon State Police Senior Trooper Thad Routson and Recruit Trooper Matt Zistel stopped a commercial truck for a speed violation eastbound on Interstate 84 about seven miles east of The Dalles. The two troopers, who are based out of The Dalles Area Command office, completed a commercial truck inspection and warned the driver for speeding. The driver then told them that he had five boxes of pork loin that he needed to dispose of before picking up his next load. The boxes contained meat that had been damaged during unloading and the company he was delivering to refused to take the product.

Senior Trooper Routson contacted Windy River Gleaners in The Dalles to determine if there was a local need for the meat. The owner of Larry Beckett Trucking out of Wiley, Colorado was also contacted and gave his permission to donate the meat to a local food bank.

A driver from Windy River Gleaners responded to the location and took possession of the product. According to Marion Shrader of Windy River Gleaners, the 450 pounds of pork loin has already been packaged for disbursement to local needy families.

Breakfast Burrito

Photograph Source: ODOT and Oregon State Police

Reaching for a Breakfast burrito' was blamed by a commercial truck driver as the reason for losing control on Interstate 5 south of Wolf Creek and overturning, spilling a load of joists across the freeway.

According to Oregon State Police Senior Trooper Ken Snook, on April 6, 2009 at approximately 11:26 a.m. a 2003 Kenworth truck pulling a trailer loaded with 60-foot "BCI Joists" operated by BRADLEY LAVERN RUONAVAARA, age 62, from Murphy, Oregon was northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 74 entering a right curve. RUONAVAARA reportedly reached down for a 礎reakfast burrito' and drifted toward the center line. He tried to correct his line of travel and lost control, causing the load to shift and the truck and trailer to overturn.

The overturned truck came to rest across the right northbound lane and shoulder. The overturned trailer and spilled load blocked both northbound lanes and the southbound lanes.

With the help of several citizens, the southbound lanes were cleared of debris to allow for the lanes to be re-opened.

The northbound lanes were closed intermittently throughout the afternoon for recovery efforts.

RUONAVAARA was transported by Rural Metro ambulance to Three Rivers Community Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. He was cited by Oregon State Police for Violation of the Basic Rule.

ODOT, Wolf Creek Fire Department and Caveman Towing responded and assisted at the scene.

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