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Josephine County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Manufacturing Marijuana and Falsifying Tax Returns (Photo)
MEDFORD, Ore.—A Josephine County, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison Wednesday for illegally manufacturing marijuana and filing false tax returns with the IRS.Steven Shirley, 52, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison and five years’ supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $290,291 in restitution to the IRS and $12,896 in restitution to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for damage the marijuana grows caused to the environment on BLM land.According to court docu
Redmond Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Identity Theft and Evading Tax Debt Payments
EUGENE, Ore.—A Redmond, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for using a stolen identity to open more than 30 bank accounts and credit cards and evading payments on his $1.1 million tax debt.Michael David Anastasia, 69, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $777,899 in restitution to his victim. Restitution to the IRS will be determined at a later date. According to court documents, from 2002 un
Cloverlawn Area
<p>Please avoid the area of Cloverlawn and Hamilton in the 2000 blocks while police search for a man. Please call 911 if you live in the area and see anyone suspicious. <br> </p><p>*** Both males located and the scene is safe. We appreciate the cooperation during the operations.</p>
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland to Travel to Portland to Meet with Law Enforcement Officials
****** MEDIA ADVISORY ******PORTLAND, Ore.— On Friday morning, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland will travel to Portland to visit the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon and meet with U.S. Attorney Natalie K. Wight as well as federal, state, and local law enforcement leaders.The Attorney General and U.S. Attorney will provide brief opening remarks at the top, which will be open to press.WHEN: Friday, Dec. 20, at 9:35 a.m. PT / 12:35 p.m. ETWHERE:1000 SW Third Ave.Suit
Milton-Freewater Sniper Team Competes in National Championship (Photo)
MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore. — Two eastern Oregon soldiers recently represented the state at a prestigious military sniper competition, demonstrating the unique capabilities of local National Guard members.Staff Sgt. Coertlandt Bauer and Sgt. Dakota Hodges, both from the Milton-Freewater-based 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team, competed against elite marksmen from around the world at the 2024 Winston P. Wilson Sniper Championship in Arkansas.The local team showcases the dive
Grants Pass Police Continue Shooting Investigation (Photo)
Grants Pass, Ore. - On December 17, 2024, at approximately 9:30 PM, the Grants Pass Police Department received multiple calls reporting shots being fired in the 1400 block of Rogue River Highway. Grants Pass Police officers immediately responded to the scene and located multiple bullet casings in the parking lot of an apartment complex. The suspect(s) had fled before the officers’ arrival. Due to the seriousness of the shooting, Grants Pass Police Detectives an
Washington State Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Debt Consolidation Scheme
PORTLAND, Ore.—A Vancouver, Washington man was sentenced to federal prison today for intentionally defrauding customers during a multiyear debt consolidation scheme.Javier Antonio Banuelas Urueta, 55, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $115,750 in restitution to his victims. According to court documents, between April 2019 and April 2024, Banuelas and his co-conspirator devised and carried out a scheme whe
Damascus Woman Federally Indicted for Filing Fraudulent Small Claims in Circuit Courts Throughout Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore.—A Damascus, Oregon woman was arraigned in federal court Monday after she was indicted for filing twenty fraudulent small claims in circuit courts throughout Oregon and receiving at least $190,000 in garnished funds from victims. Sharon Neal has been charged with five counts of mail fraud.According to the indictment, between August 2018 and November 2022, Neal is alleged to have devised and carried out a scheme wherein she filed multiple fraudulent small claims, in circu
Motorcycle Traveling Recklessly on I-5 Crashes, Killing Rider (Photo)
JCSO Case 24-6731 CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – A motorcycle crashed this morning, December 13, on I-5 north near milepost 34, killing the rider. Oregon State Police (OSP) is leading the investigation. Approximately two minutes before the crash, a Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputy clocked the motorcycle on I-5 north at milepost 30 traveling in excess of 100 miles per hour. There were also multiple witnesses reporting the motorcyclist riding recklessly. The deputy attemp
Springfield Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing and Manufacturing Semi-Automatic Rifles and Silencers
EUGENE, Ore.—A Springfield, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for illegally possessing and manufacturing over 100 semi-automatic firearms and silencers.Andrew Rogers, 40, was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release. According to court documents, in 2022, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received tips from concerned citizens that Rogers frequently purchased firearm parts. Investigators learned that in June 2022 alone, Ro
Oregon Guard leadership, support services meet with affected personnel following active threat event (Photo)
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon National Guard Leadership met this morning with affected personnel following an active threat incident yesterday on December 10, 2024, at the Clackamas Armed Forces Readiness Center (AFRC), located on Camp Withycombe in Clackamas, Ore. All members of the Oregon National Guard, State of Oregon employees and U.S. Army Reserve personnel who work at the building were accounted for, and the threat was resolved by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office without inc
Washington State Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Traveling to Oregon to Sexually Abuse a Minor He Met Online
EUGENE, Ore.—A Washington State man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to federal prison today for traveling to Oregon to sexually abuse a minor he met online.Seth Lee Fabry, 34, pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor and was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison and 20 years’ supervised release. According to court documents, in April 2022, Fabry messaged a minor through Discord, a social media platform, after meeting on MeetMe, another social media platform. Und
Federal Jury Convicts Wilsonville Man for Possessing and Transporting Child Sexual Abuse Material
PORTLAND, Ore.—A federal jury in Portland found a Wilsonville, Oregon man guilty today for possessing and transporting photos and videos depicting child sexual abuse.Joshan Rohani, 40, was convicted of one count each of accessing with the intent to view and possessing child pornography, and three counts of transporting child pornography.According to court documents, in July 2021, Rohani created a user account on Mega, a New Zealand-based cloud storage and file hosting service that enables
142nd Wing Welcomes New Commander (Photo)
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing, located at the Portland Air National Guard Base in Portland, Oregon, welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony here, December 6th, at 1:42 p.m. Col. David J. Christensen replaced Col. Michael B. Kosderka as the Wing Commander, overseeing nearly 1,400 personnel in executing their F-15 Eagle Aerospace Control Alert mission in defense of the Pacific Northwest, worldwide deployments supporting natio
Runaway/Missing: Knox, Karrie
Case: 24-28256Name: Karrie KnoxAge: 16Sex: FemaleRace: WhiteHeight: 5'10"Weight: 145Hair: BlondeEyes: BlueInformation: Karrie Knox was reported missing on November 30, 2024. She was last seen at approximately 9:00 AM that morning by her mother at their residence on Redwood Avenue area of Grants Pass. When she was last seen, Karrie was wearing red sweatpants, a black hoodie, and black shoes.Please contact the Josephine County Sheriff's Office with any information: 541-474-5123
Runaway/Missing Mariah Oshell (Photo)
Runaway/MissingMariah Oshell14 year old femaleBlonde hair, blue eyes, 5’5”, 115 lbs.On December 3, 2024, Mariah was reported missing. She was last seen in the morning of December 3rd at her residence on Board Shanty Rd, Grants Pass when she left on foot. She was last seen wearing black pants, green shoes and possibly a pink hoodie and silver backpack. She does not have her cell phone with her. Her direction of travel is unknown. Due to the cold weather, Search and Rescue has be
Runaway/Missing Mariah Oshell (Photo)
Runaway/MissingMariah Oshell14 year old femaleBlonde hair, blue eyes, 5’5”, 115 lbs.On December 3, 2024, Mariah was reported missing. She was last seen in the morning of December 3rd at her residence on Board Shanty Rd, Grants Pass when she left on foot. She was last seen wearing black pants, green shoes and possibly a pink hoodie and silver backpack. She does not have her cell phone with her. Her direction of travel is unknown. Due to the cold weather, Search and Rescue had be
Sheriff's Deputies Arrest South Medford Man After Child Porn Investigation (Photo)
JCSO Case 23-2054 MEDFORD, Ore. – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies arrested a south Medford man on child pornography charges yesterday morning, November 26, after a lengthy investigation. The suspect, David Lee Hurd, 54, of Medford, is charged with 10 felony counts of second-degree encouraging child sexual abuse. He is lodged in the Jackson County Jail. The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) began the investigation in 2023 after a tip came in from the National Cente
Sheriff's Detectives Investigating Rural Rogue River Shooting; Suspect in Custody, Victim in Local Hospital (Photo)
JCSO Case 24-6421 ROGUE RIVER, Ore. - Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred today in rural Rogue River. At 11:16 AM, ECSO Dispatch received a call for a shooting in the 8100 block of West Evans Creek Road. The suspect is in custody and there is no danger to the general public. JCSO deputies and Rogue River Police Department officers responded to the scene, took the suspect into custody, and rendered aid to the victim. Rogue River Fire arrive
Illegal Export of Aviation Components from Oregon to Russia Results in Federal Charges
PORTLAND, Ore.—A federal grand jury in Portland returned an indictment Wednesday charging a Delhi, India man with conspiring and attempting to export controlled aviation components and a navigation and flight control system to end users in Russia, in violation of the Export Control Reform Act. Sanjay Kaushik, age 57, of India, has been charged with conspiring to export controlled aviation components with dual civilian and military applications to end users in Russia. Kaushik is also charged with