A suspect has been charged in the death of a 28-year-old Salem, Oregon woman. The Salem Police Department reports that Criminal Investigations Section detectives are investigating the death of 28-year-old Carla Fernanda Vasquez. Around 2 a.m. on May 23, 2024, a woman was found lying in the roadway in the 1000 block of Rural AV … Read more
The Gresham Police Department said in a social media post that it is investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday night. GPD officers responded to the 21000 block of Southeast Stark Street for a welfare check on Monday night. At the scene, GPD officers found 76-year-old William “Tom” Vaughn deceased. Investigators say the death is … Read more
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for more potential victims after arresting a sex abuse suspect. JCSO announced that Special Victims Unit detectives arrested 20-year-old Brayden Cyrus Edelman of Medford today on multiple counts of sex abuse of an underage victim. Detectives suspect there could be more victims who have not yet come forward. … Read more
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office announced on social media that its detectives are searching for potential victims of a sex crimes suspect. BCSO reports that detectives have been investigating several sex crimes cases involving 45-year-old Paul Raymond Gellatly of Philomath. The investigation began in February 2024 when BCSO received a tip that Gellatly may have … Read more
The McMinnville Police Department has arrested a 27-year-old man after a shooting incident. MPD reports that dispatch received several calls about a subject walking in the area near First Baptist Church shooting multiple rounds around 5:45 p.m. on June 15, 2024. One caller reported hearing approximately eight shots while another provided a description of the … Read more
The Portland Police Bureau is investigating a woman’s death after she was found deceased Sunday morning. PPB reports that Central Precinct officers responded to the area of Northwest 22nd Avenue and Northwest Kearney Street for a woman found deceased around 11:25 a.m. PPB detectives responded to the scene to initiate an investigation into the matter. … Read more
The Coos County Sheriff’s Office has announced an arrest on 644 counts of Violation of a Restraining Order. CCSO reports that a deputy was dispatched to investigate a possible violation of a restraining order in early June. The deputy investigated the case and identified the suspect as 37-year-old Christopher Skeels. Around 4:12 p.m. on June … Read more
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect accused of hitting an officer while fleeing. JCSO reports that deputies arrested a fugitive on June 7 around 3:15 p.m. at the OK Market in Medford. 34-year-old Joshua Edward McLaughlin was wanted on eight warrants, including First-Degree Burglary, and multiple counts of Felony Elude. McLaughlin has … Read more
In Oregon, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an attempted rape suspect. LCSO reports that deputies responded to the area of East 24th Avenue and Henderson Avenue for an attempted rape on May 30, 2024. The victim provided deputies with a description of the suspect as well as his vehicle. Local law enforcement was … Read more
The Portland Police Bureau is investigating a serious traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle. PPB reports that East Precinct officers responded to a report of a crash at the intersection of Southeast Flavel Street and Southeast 112th Avenue around 11:16 p.m. on June 5, 2024. At the scene, officers found a motorcyclist deceased. … Read more