Oregon State Police traffic stop south of Cottage Grove

An Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop south of Cottage Grove Sunday morning led to the arrest of a Vancouver, Washington man after the trooper found inside the vehicle approximately 23 oz. of marijuana and four weapons, two of which were stolen, in possession of the driver who is a convicted felon.

According to Lieutenant Rob Edwards, on December 19, 2010 at approximately 10:40 a.m. an OSP trooper stopped a 2000 Plymouth van displaying Washington license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 170 for a traffic violation. The vehicle's single occupant was identified as driver MICHAEL N. BRACHAIS, age 34, from Vancouver, Washington.

Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop led to the discovery of fourteen glass jars containing marijuana with a total weight of approximately 23 ounces in a duffel bag.  Also discovered in the bag were two pistols, one of which were stolen, and under the bag rolled up in a blanket was a 12 gauge shotgun and a .22 caliber rifle.  The rifle was also reported stolen.

BRACHAIS was arrested and taken to the Lane County Jail for Unlawful Possession, Distribution, and Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana, four counts of being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and two counts of Theft in the First Degree.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

OSP Traffic Stop leads to Over 100 lbs. of Marijuana

Two men were arrested by Oregon State Police (OSP) early Tuesday morning after more than 100 pounds of marijuana was found concealed in a pickup during a traffic stop on Interstate 5 in the Medford area.

According to OSP Sergeant Tanya Henderson, on July 20, 2010 at approximately 4:38 a.m. an OSP trooper stopped a 2005 GMC pickup displaying California license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 32 for a speed violation. The two occupants were identified as driver JUAN CARLOS TINOCO-CARRANZA, age 25, from Tacoma, Washington, and passenger EUSTAQUIO GARCIA-GARCIA, age 23, from Brentwood, California.

Subsequent investigation during the traffic stop led to the discovery and seizure of approximately 102 lbs. of marijuana concealed under a blanket in the pickup's back seat. Estimated value of the seized marijuana is over $250,000.

Both men were arrested and lodged in the Jackson County Jail for Unlawful Possession, Distribution and Manufacture of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office jail website also reflects ICE holds on both men.

OSP Drug Enforcement Section is continuing the investigation.

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Marijuana – OSP
Suspect Photos – Jackson County Sheriff's Office

A 19-year old Sunriver resident is facing multiple charges following a near 4-hour search after he intentionally crashed into an OSP patrol car while trying to elude troopers in the Gilchrist area.

On June 20, 2010 at 5:15 p.m. OSP troopers were advised to be on the lookout for a white Nissan pickup displaying Oregon license plates.  The driver was a suspect in a Bend-area beer theft and a later "dine and dash" in La Pine.  Shortly after receiving the information, OSP Sergeant Mark Crisp saw the pickup at the Crescent Shell Station and contacted the driver inside the station.  As OSP Senior Trooper Joe Smith arrived to assist, the driver, later identified as BLAKE MATTHEW KARLWICZ, age 19, from Sunriver, jumped into the pickup and fled from the gas station.

The troopers kept the pickup in sight as it reached speeds up to 80 mph southbound on Highway 97 for about three miles where it attempted to turn off onto a dirt road.  As the pickup slowed to turn, Smith did a tactical vehicle intervention on the pickup's side causing it to spin out.  Both troopers were moving into position to prevent the pickup from leaving when the driver intentionally crashed into the front of one of the OSP vehicles.

The pickup continued for about two miles on the dirt road before the driver abandoned it and fled on foot.

OSP troopers from Bend, a U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer, and a Bend police canine unit responded to assist in the search for the driver.

At approximately 9:15 p.m. the driver, KARLOWICZ, was found at the Pilot truck stop in Chemult and arrested.  Chemult is about 15 miles south of where the driver fled on foot from the pickup.

Both OSP patrol vehicles had minor damage related to the attempt to elude.

KARLOWICZ was lodged in the Klamath County Jail on the following charges:

* Reckless Endangering Another Person (two counts)
* Reckless Driving
* Misdemeanor Attempt to Elude on Foot
* Felony Attempt to Elude in a Vehicle
* Attempted Assault in the Second Degree
* Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
* Criminal Mischief in the First Degree (two counts)

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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OSP Traffic Stop Leads 2.5 lbs. Methamphetamine,

 Traffic stop by Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers early Saturday morning northbound on Interstate 5 in the Medford area led to the arrest of three people following the discovery of approximately 2  1/2 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in their vehicle.  All three were lodged on drug-related charges and ICE holds were placed on them at the Jackson County Jail.

According to OSP Drug Enforcement Section (DES) Sergeant Jim Johnson, on May 15, 2010 at approximately 4:30 a.m. an OSP trooper stopped a 2006 Lincoln Navigator displaying California license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 30 for a speed violation.  Subsequent investigation led to the discovery of approximately 2  1/2 pounds of methamphetamine concealed inside the vehicle.  An OSP drug detection canine assisted during the stop and seizure of the estimated $65,000 worth of methamphetamine.

The three occupants were taken into custody without incident and lodged at the Jackson County Jail on the following charges: 



  Driver JOSE NAVARRO-CERPAS, age 32, from Salem
* Unlawful Manufacture, Delivery and Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
* Using the License of Another Person
* Furnishing False Information to a Police Officer







   Passenger EDGAR NAVARRO-CERPAS, age 30, from Oakland, California
* Unlawful Manufacture, Delivery and Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine


  Passenger CYNTHIA DELGADILLO-QUINTERO, age 23, from Oakland, California
* Unlawful Manufacture, Delivery and Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine


OSP DES was assisted in the investigation by detectives from the OSP Criminal Investigations Division, and detectives from the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team, Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement (MADGE) team, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The investigation is continuing.

Photograph Source: Jackson County Sheriff's Office

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