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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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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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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Marijuana photo – Oregon State Police

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.

Joseph O'Dell

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

News Release from: Oregon State Police
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.