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Suspect Arrested After Stabbing in Portland's Kenton Neighborhood

SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER STABBING IN PORTLAND'S KENTON NEIGHBORHOOD


News Release from Portland Police Bureau
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 4:15 PM
On Tuesday November 14, 2017, at 3:39 p.m., North Precinct and Transit Division officers responded to the Denver Avenue Transit Station, located at 8399 North Interstate Avenue, regarding the report of a stabbing.

As officers responded to the area they learned there was a fight on the TriMet MAX train and the victim was stabbed during the fight. Officers arrived on scene and provided emergency first aid to the adult male victim. Emergency medical responders arrived and provided additional medical aid and transported the victim to an area hospital by ambulance with what is believed to be a non-life-threatening injury.

Based on information learned during the preliminary investigation, officers located, contacted and detained an adult male suspect on a TriMet MAX train at the Rosa Parks Transit Station, located at 6598 North Interstate Avenue.

Members of the Portland Police Bureau Detective Division's Assault Detail and Forensic Evidence Division will assist with this investigation.

TriMet MAX Yellow Line service is currently disrupted. Please go to TriMet.org/alerts for updates.

Officers continue to investigate this incident and ask anyone with information to contact the Portland Police Bureau non-emergency line at 503-823-3333.

Based on information learned in the investigation, there is not believed to be a danger to the community.

Additional information will be provided as the investigation continues.

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Red Cross Hero Award Nominations Now Open

RED CROSS HERO AWARD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN


News Release from American Red Cross - Cascades Region
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 4:11 PM
Downloadable file: News Release - Red Cross Hero Award Nominations Now Open
Honor people who have demonstrated heroic actions or made outstanding contributions in our local community. Nominate them for a Red Cross Hero Award.

PORTLAND, Ore., November 14, 2017 -- The American Red Cross in Oregon and SW Washington (Cascades Region) is calling on our community to recognize people who have exemplified courage, kindness, selflessness and bravery by nominating them for a prestigious Red Cross Hero Award. Each year, for more than two decades, the Red Cross in the Cascades Region has recognized individuals who have lived the Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate suffering.

Nominating a Hero is easy. Complete the simple online form at redcross.org/Heroes2018 or fill out the online form, print it and mail it to American Red Cross, 3131 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland, OR 97227.

All forms must be received by Friday, December 22, 2017. The heroic actions of nominees should have taken place between December 1, 2016 and December 1, 2017 in the state of Oregon or SW Washington (Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties).

Award winners will be recognized at our Red Cross Heroes Breakfast on March 9, 2018. View the stories of past Hero Award winners here: http://rdcrss.org/2AGwQwC.

Nominate heroes in the following categories:
1. COMMUNITY HERO is presented to an individual who displayed leadership and commitment to his or her community by making a positive and significant impact.

2. GOOD SAMARITAN HERO is presented to an individual who displayed courage and compassion upon encountering unusual, significant or unexpected circumstances.

3. FIRST RESPONDER HERO is presented to an individual or group of the public service community (i.e. EMS, firefighter, or law enforcement) who went above and beyond the call of duty to save a life.

4. GIVE LIFE HERO is presented to an individual whose commitment to blood and platelet donation played a significant role in ensuring the health of patients in our local communities and throughout the country.

5. MILITARY HERO is presented to an active, reserve or retired member of the Armed Forces or ROTC or civilian that has made a significant impact on the military community.

6. YOUTH GOOD SAMARITAN HERO (under 21) is presented to an outstanding young person who displayed courage and compassion upon encountering an unusual, significant or unexpected incident.

7. VOLUNTARY SERVICE HERO is presented to an individual who has displayed an exemplary commitment to voluntary service resulting in a significant and positive impact in his or her community.

About the American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast
The American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast is the region's premiere fundraising event and a celebration of ordinary people who have taken extraordinary and lifesaving action. Last year's Heroes Breakfast had nearly 600 attendees and honored eight award winners, including the Portland Fire & Rescue team that evacuated people from and responded to a building explosion; a Vancouver youth who resuscitated his grandfather after he suffered cardiac arrest while driving; and a Camas man who pulled a stranger from a car completely submerged in floodwaters.

About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/Cascades or find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/RedCrossCascades, Twitter at @RedCrossCasc and find us on Instagram at @RedCrossCascades.
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UPDATE: Missing 12-Year-Old Boy Located, Safe

UPDATE: MISSING 12-YEAR-OLD BOY LOCATED, SAFE


News Release from Gresham Police Dept
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 2:57 PM
Gresham, Ore. -- A missing 12-year-old boy who ran away from his parents shortly after 1:00 AM from a hotel in the 17700 block of NE Sacramento St., Gresham has been located safe and unharmed and has been reunited with his parents.

Around 1:00 PM, Maliki Skutley was spotted by an observant citizen getting into a car in the Cherry Park Shopping Center in the 2500 block of SW Cherry Park Rd., Troutdale today. The citizen recognized Maliki from an earlier news story, called 911 and stayed on the phone until officers from Gresham Police Department and the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office could arrive and confirm Maliki's identity.

The driver of the car, an adult male associate of Maliki's, is cooperating with the investigation and is being interviewed by Gresham Police Detectives. No arrests have been made, so the driver's identity is not being released.
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Update: Runaway 15-Year-Old Girl Returned Home Safe

UPDATE: RUNAWAY 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL RETURNED HOME SAFE


News Release from Washington Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 2:26 PM
November 14, 2017 - 15-year-old runaway Ashley returned home on her own this afternoon upon seeing the media coverage. The Sheriff's Office would like to thank the public and media for their assistance. The original media released is below.

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Detectives Need Public's Help Finding At-Risk 15-Year-Old Girl

November 14, 2017 -- Washington County Sheriff's Office detectives are asking for the public's help finding 15-year-old Ashley Jarrell, who ran away from her home in Aloha on October 18, 2017. Her family last spoke to her by phone on November 5.

Detectives believe Ashley is at risk of becoming a human trafficking victim and has a history of being lured by adults during past incidents.

In the past, Ashley has been known to stay in downtown Portland, Beaverton, Aloha, or Vancouver, and she has also taken trains to other states. At this point, detectives do not have specific information on where she may be.

Ashley is described as 5'1" tall, 110 pounds, with shoulder length hair and hazel eyes. Ashley's hair is naturally light brown but may be dyed another color. Ashley functions at the level of an 11-year-old child. Ashley may also give the name "Latoya Sanchez."

Anyone with information on Ashley's whereabouts is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at (503) 629-0111.

The Portland metropolitan region remains an active area for human trafficking. The Sheriff's Office conducts regular missions to identify and arrest human trafficking suspects, as well as to find and rescue both underage and adult trafficking victims.
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Closures planned for westbound SR 14 Evergreen off-ramp Nov. 15-17

CLOSURES PLANNED FOR WESTBOUND SR 14 EVERGREEN OFF-RAMP NOV. 15-17


News Release from City of Vancouver
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 2:24 PM
The westbound SR 14 off-ramp to Evergreen Boulevard will be closed from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - November 15-17 - for work on a City of Vancouver water improvement project.

Drivers should watch for signs indicating traffic changes and be alert to construction activity. Outside of ramp closure times, motorcycles should exercise caution in presence of steel plates over portions of the roadway. Work in this SR 14 ramp is scheduled for off-peak periods to reduce impacts to commuters who use Evergreen Boulevard to travel home in the evenings.

The city's project will renew and extend the life of an existing water main that crosses beneath SR 14, from East Evergreen Boulevard to Southeast Evergreen Highway, east of Chelsea Avenue. Rehabilitating the water main is also expected to require daily ramp closures of the westbound SR 14 off-ramp to Evergreen Boulevard from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, starting late in November or early December.
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OMSI to Host Media Preview of Latest Featured Exhibition - ILLUSION: Nothing Is As It Seems

OMSI TO HOST MEDIA PREVIEW OF LATEST FEATURED EXHIBITION - ILLUSION: NOTHING IS AS IT SEEMS


News Release from OMSI
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 2:03 PM
On Friday, November 17, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is hosting a media preview for the opening of its latest featured exhibition, ILLUSION: Nothing Is As It Seems.

After viewing the exhibition, media guests will have the opportunity to speak with Nancy Stueber, president and CEO of OMSI, and Ian Brunswick, head of programming at Science Gallery Dublin and one of the original curators of the exhibition.

Friday's Timeline:
8:50 -- 9:00: Media arrival
9:00 -- 9:45: Exhibition preview
9:45 -- 10:00: Opening remarks with Nancy Stueber and Ian Brunswick
10:00 -- 10:30: Follow-up interview opportunities:
- Nancy Stueber, president and CEO of OMSI
- Ian Brunswick, head of programming at Science Gallery Dublin
- Anthony Murphy, artist and creator of Counter
- Karina Smigla-Bobinski, artist and creator of Simulacra
- Rox Vasquez, artist and creator of Synesthesia

RSVP to John Farmer via email jfarmer@omsi.edu or call 503.797.4517.

About Science Gallery
Pioneered by Trinity College Dublin, Science Gallery is a new kind of space where art and science collide--a porous membrane between the university and the city. Primarily oriented towards young adults between the ages of 15 and 25 years old, Science Gallery develops an ever-changing program of exhibitions, events and experiences on broad themes linking science, technology and the arts.

Since opening in 2008, Science Gallery Dublin has attracted over 3 million visitors and become one of Ireland's top 5 free cultural attractions. To date, exhibitions have ranged from light to love and from contagion to the future of the human species, and have travelled extensively throughout Europe, Asia and North America.

The diverse and provocative exhibitions encourage people to discover, express and pursue their interests in a friendly, sociable environment. Having received significant international recognition for its approach, Science Gallery is currently developing a Global Science Gallery Network. The Global Science Gallery Network was launched in 2012 with the support of Google and the aim of establishing Science Gallery locations in eight cities around the world by 2020, with the first planned to open at King's College London in 2018. For more information visit www.sciencegallery.com

About OMSI
Founded in 1944, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is one of the nation's leading science museums, a world-class tourist attraction, and an award-winning educational resource for the kid in each of us. OMSI operates the largest museum-based outdoor science education program in the country and provides traveling and community outreach programs that bring science learning opportunities to schools and community organizations in nearly every county in Oregon. OMSI is located at 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214. For general information, call 503.797.4000 or visit omsi.edu.
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WomenStrength/GirlStrength Opens Applications for Instructors (Photo)

WOMENSTRENGTH/GIRLSTRENGTH OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR INSTRUCTORS (PHOTO)


News Release from Portland Police Bureau
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 2:02 PM
Downloadable file: girl_strength.jpg
WomenStrength is looking for volunteers who want the opportunity to teach women and girls holistic self-defense.

WomenStrength and GirlStrength have a 38-year history of success and have trained more than 120,000 women and girls in the Portland area.

The program's volunteer instructor training is trauma-informed, engaging, comprehensive and taught by professionals in the field of violence prevention. Upon completion, instructors have the skills and knowledge they need to help women and girls be leaders in non-violence.

No experience is necessary and women from all backgrounds, abilities and ages (over 18) are encouraged to apply.

The deadline to apply is December 1, 2017. Strength Instructor Training starts March 31, 2018.


For more information contact:

WomenStrength and GirlStrength
www.portlandoregon.gov/police/womenstrength

Telephone: (503) 823-0262
Email: ws@portlandoregon.gov
Family services Division, Bureau of Police
10225 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97211
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Oregon hosts 13th annual U.S. -- China Disaster Management Exchange

OREGON HOSTS 13TH ANNUAL U.S. -- CHINA DISASTER MANAGEMENT EXCHANGE


News Release from Oregon Military Department
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 1:51 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2017

WHO: Soldiers from U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), Oregon National Guard and the People's Republic of China (PRC) People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command.

WHAT: U.S. and PLA Soldiers will participate in a Disaster Management Exchange (DME) in Portland and Camp Rilea, Oregon, from Nov. 13-19 2017. This is the 13th iteration of this exchange between the PLA and USARPAC. The DME is designed to maximize hands-on, side-by-side interaction with the PLA on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HA/DR) operations and enable sharing of real world lessons learned. The DME consists of an expert academic discussion (EAD), a table-top exchange (TTE) and a practical field exchange (PFE).

WHERE: Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center, 33168 Patriot Way, Warrenton, OR, 97146 (Meeting at front gate).

MEDIA DAY: 18 November 2017
Media link up time is 8:00 a.m. at the front gate to Camp Rilea. Media will be credentialed onsite and transported by bus to the training sites and returned to their vehicles. Bus departs at 8:30 a.m., time is 45 minutes at each site, and returns journalists to their vehicles at 11:00 a.m. Training sites are all outside, so please come prepared in case of rain. Media invited are limited to no more than two personnel.

Media Day visit includes an opportunity for photos, b-roll and interviews with Soldier participants at two sites of the event's PFE. U.S. and PLA Soldiers will be working together through a Multinational Coordination Center as part of their scenario response to a simulated flood disaster in which both armies have been requested to support an impacted third nation.

CLOSING CEREMONY AND PRESS CONFERENCE: 19 November 2017
Media link up time is 10:15 a.m. at the front gate to Camp Rilea. Ceremony and press conference run together from 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Closing ceremony includes opportunity for photos, b-roll of the ceremony and participation in the Press Conference featuring U.S. Army Pacific Commanding General, Gen. Robert B. Brown and the People's Liberation Army- Southern Theater Command Commanding General, MG Zhang Jian. No interviews will be provided beyond the press conference.

BACKGROUND:
- Base access is required, so please RSVP by 1:00 p.m. on 17 November 2017.

- Interviews with People's Liberation Army personnel require their concurrence.

- In order to focus on training, no additional media interviews or attendance to the event other than Media Day and Closing Ceremony/Press Conference will be allowed during the execution of the DME per the agreement between the U.S. and PLA coordinators.

- 2017 U.S.-China Disaster Management Exchange participants include: U.S. Army Pacific, the 8th Theater Sustainment Command, the Oregon National Guard, the United States Military Academy (USMA), the 351st Civil Affairs Command, the 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB), the 571st Sapper Company, the U.S Coast Guard Sector Columbia River, the Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Pacific Disaster Center, an applied research center managed by the University of Hawaii.

- Coverage of the event will be on the following Facebook sites:
- Pacific Resilience
- 8th Theater Sustainment Command
- U.S. Army Pacific

- Products when released will also be on DVIDs https://www.dvidshub.net/ with the tag "US CHINA DME 17"
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FBI Arrests North Bend Man for Distribution of Child Pornography

FBI ARRESTS NORTH BEND MAN FOR DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY


News Release from FBI - Oregon
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 1:09 PM
FBI agents, with the assistance of the North Bend Police Department, arrested Kirk Douglas McAmis, age 53, based on a criminal complaint charging him with distribution of child pornography. The arrest, made on November 9, 2017, was without incident.

North Bend Police Investigators are making contact with persons and organizations in the community where McAmis is known to have had contact. Anyone with concerns about interactions between McAmis and other persons known to them should contact the North Bend Police Department at (541) 756-3161.

McAmis is currently lodged in the Lane County Jail. A criminal complaint is only an accusation of a crime, and all defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Assistant United States Attorney Amy Potter is prosecuting this case.

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Foster-Simmons House listed in the National Register of Historic Places (Photo)

FOSTER-SIMMONS HOUSE LISTED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES (PHOTO)


News Release from Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept.
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 11:27 AM
Downloadable file: Foster-Simmons House
Downloadable file: National Register nomination
Downloadable file: Press Release
The Foster-Simmons House in Eugene, Lane County is among Oregon's latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Foster-Simmons House, located at 417 E 13th Avenue, in the West University neighborhood of Eugene, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as an excellent, nearly intact example of the Craftsman style of residential architecture. It was built for $3000 in 1913 by attorney Orla H. Foster and his wife, Maidee, who lived in the house until 1921, when it was sold to Earl C. Simmons, owner of the E.C. Simmons Ford Dealership. After passing through a series of short-term owners, the house was offered for rent to University students beginning during the 1930s. From the 1940s until 1975, the home was owned and occupied by Mabel and Elroy Reagan. Since 1975, the house has been the home of the Eugene chapter of Young Life, a Christian youth support and development organization. The three-bedroom house displays many characteristic features of the Craftsman style, including varied exterior siding and window types, open eaves, a projecting front porch with heavy concrete piers and exposed structural elements, and a modest porte cochere. Interior elements include an open floor plan, built-in features, and an abundance of simple but elegant woodwork. The house retains a high degree of interior and exterior integrity, and clearly conveys its style and period of construction through its original form, features, and materials. As one of only six single-family Craftsman dwellings in the fragile West University area that have been evaluated as being National Register-eligible, the Foster-Simmons House is a stand-out example of its type in the neighborhood and in Eugene.

Oregon's State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation recommended the Foster-Simmons House for nomination during their June 2017 meeting and on October 30, 2017, the house was formally listed by the Keeper of the National Register in Washington DC. The Foster-Simmons House is now one of 61 buildings in Eugene that are individually honored by listing in the National Register. The National Register is maintained by the National Park Service under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

More information about the National Register and recent Oregon lists is online at www.oregonheritage.org (click on "National Register" at left of page).
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Reed-Cobb-Bowser House and Barn listed in the National Register of Historic Places (Photo)

REED-COBB-BOWSER HOUSE AND BARN LISTED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES (PHOTO)


News Release from Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept.
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 11:22 AM
Downloadable file: Reed-Cobb-Bowser House
Downloadable file: National Register nomination
Downloadable file: Press Release
The Reed-Cobb-Bowser House and Barn in Merlin, Josephine County is among Oregon's latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Reed-Cobb-Bowser House and Barn is located on Merlin Road in the unincorporated town of Merlin, approximately seven miles northwest of Grants Pass, in rural Josephine County. Built in 1910-11, the 2-1/2 story Craftsman-style house is associated with early 20th century movement in many parts of western Oregon to promote residential-agricultural development on relatively small, usually 5 to 10-acre parcels. In 1909, a group of wealthy investors led by brothers William T. and Franklin E. Reed began purchasing property around Merlin for the purpose of both speculating on the land itself and fostering the development of an orchard economy in the area. The Reed-Cobb-Bowser House was originally built in 1910-11 as the headquarters and clubhouse for what became known as the Country Club Orchard development, as well as the residence of William T. Reed's daughters, Grace and Marian Reed. Though initially successful, the project soon faltered, and by the early 1920s, undeveloped land began to be sold off to satisfy debt. The house remained in the ownership of William T. Reed, who, upon his death in 1924, passed ownership to Marian and Grace. Grace lived in the house with her husband, Everett Cobb until 1936, when the house was sold to miner Heber E. Bowser and his wife, Clementine, the wealthy heiress of Portland family wealth. Clementine, in addition to owning and managing several successful mines in the area, was also a well-known equestrian, and is responsible for the large and well-appointed horse barn that accompanies the house on the National Register. In addition to its association with the events of local development, the house is also recognized as an exceptional example of the Craftsman style of architecture, widely popular across the United States during the early 20th century.

Oregon's State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation recommended the district's nomination during their June 2017 meeting, and on October 30, 2017, the house and barn were formally listed by the Keeper of the National Register in Washington DC. The Reed-Cobb-Bowser House and Barn are the second property in Merlin, Josephine County, to be listed in the National Register. The National Register is maintained by the National Park Service under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

More information about the National Register and recent Oregon lists is online at www.oregonheritage.org (click on "National Register" at left of page).
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Redmond Downtown Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places (Photo)

REDMOND DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT LISTED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES (PHOTO)


News Release from Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept.
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 11:15 AM
Downloadable file: Redmond Downtown Historic District
Downloadable file: National Register nomination
Downloadable file: Press Release
The Redmond Downtown Historic District in Deschutes County is among Oregon's latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Redmond Downtown Historic District embraces the historic commercial core of Redmond, including 43 downtown buildings located primarily along SW 6th Street roughly between SW Forest Avenue and SW Cascade Avenue. The historic district reflects the period of economic and commercial growth in Redmond between 1910 and 1960, beginning with the years shortly after the founding of the city, when the earliest remaining downtown buildings were constructed, up through the end of major expansion in the post-World War II era. During this period, the population of Redmond expanded from 216 in 1910 to 3,340 in 1960. Architecturally, the district demonstrates the continuity of dominant design styles during the pre-war period of the twentieth century, including Colonial Revival, Classical Revival, Art Deco, and Streamlined Moderne styles, and extending to the early post-war architectural styles, in particular, the International Style.

Oregon's State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation recommended the district's nomination during their June 2017 meeting and on October 30, 2017, the district was formally listed by the Keeper of the National Register in Washington DC. The Redmond Downtown Historic District is now one of six listings in the National Register, and the second historic district in the city to be listed. The National Register is maintained by the National Park Service under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

More information about the National Register and recent Oregon lists is online at www.oregonheritage.org (click on "National Register" at left of page).
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Peacock Lane Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places (Photo)

PEACOCK LANE HISTORIC DISTRICT LISTED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES (PHOTO)


News Release from Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept.
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 11:06 AM
Downloadable file: Peacock Lane Historic District
Downloadable file: National Register nomination
Downloadable file: Press Release
Peacock Lane, a small, distinctive neighborhood comprising 32 residences located between SE Stark and SE Belmont Streets, in place of SE 40th Avenue in the east Portland grid. It was developed as a small, planned community between 1923 and 1930 by Richard Fleming Wassell, real estate developer and designer of most of the houses in the district. The district is well-known throughout the City of Portland for its collection of uniquely unified residential architecture, all of which reflect Tudor Revival and English Cottage styles based on medieval European precedents. The Peacock Lane Historic District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its unified architectural design language, and for its early accommodation of the automobile, most notably demonstrated by the inclusion of attached and detached garages on every property. In addition to these features, for which the district was listed through the Multiple Property Submission, "Historic Residential Suburbs in the United States, 1830-1960," the district is widely recognized for its highly-anticipated annual Christmas Lights display, which draws thousands of visitors to the district during the holiday season.

Oregon's State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation recommended the district's nomination during their June 2017 meeting, and on October 30, 2017, the district was formally listed by the Keeper of the National Register in Washington DC. The Peacock Lane Historic District is now one of 18 historic districts in the City of Portland that are listed in the National Register. The National Register is maintained by the National Park Service under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

More information about the National Register and recent Oregon lists is online at www.oregonheritage.org (click on "National Register" at left of page).
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FBI Tech Tuesday: Building a Digital Defense Against Business Email Compromise

FBI TECH TUESDAY: BUILDING A DIGITAL DEFENSE AGAINST BUSINESS EMAIL COMPROMISE


News Release from FBI - Oregon
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 10:00 AM
Downloadable file: TT - BEC - ENGLISH Audio
Downloadable file: TT - BEC 2 - SPANISH Written
Downloadable file: TT - BEC 2 - SPANISH Audio
Downloadable file: TT - BEC 2 - RUSSIAN Written
Downloadable file: TT - BEC 2 - RUSSIAN Audio
Welcome to the Oregon FBI's Tech Tuesday segment. This week: building a digital defense against new version of the Business Email Compromise Scam.

We've talked about this kind of scheme before. The traditional scam starts with Company A, Company B and the fraudster who jumps in between the two. The scammer uses an email address almost identical to the one used by a business executive at Company A as he communicates with a vendor or customer at Company B. The scammer is trying to convince that vendor at Company B to route a payment into the scammer's personal bank account instead of the Company A account. Usually the businesses have a long-standing relationship, and a request to have a big dollar invoice paid by wire transfer doesn't raise any flags.

The newer version of the scam that we are talking about today goes one step further. The scammer isn't just pretending to be the CEO or CFO of Company A -- he actually takes over that persona. He has hacked that executive's email account, and he can get in to read, receive or send emails at will. As an added twist, he can set rules within the email account to automatically forward to himself any email that includes a particular keyword or is from a particular sender. The emails pass through the legitimate executive's account in a virtual sense -- but that executive may never even see them as they get deleted from his inbox immediately.

So what can businesses do? Here are a few options:

* Avoid free web-based email accounts. Establish a company domain name and use it to create formal email addresses for your employees.

* Check the "rules" setting on your account periodically to ensure that no one has set up auto-forwarding for your emails.

* Be careful what you post to social media and your company website,
especially information about who has which specific job duties. Also be cautious about using out-of-office replies that give too much detail about when your executives are out of the mix.

* Require two-factor verification for money transfers, particularly big ones. For example -- you could require a telephone call to confirm significant wire transfers. Be sure to set up this protocol early in the business relationship and outside the email environment. When the fraudster hacks your email account, you don't want him to be able to see how to evade your security protocols.
* When confirming requests, don't rely on phone numbers or email addresses embedded in the request. Look up the number from an external source when calling.

* Require your employees to use two-factor authentication to access corporate email accounts. They would need two pieces of information to log-in... something they know (such as a password) and something they have (such as a dynamic PIN that changes constantly).

* Train your employees to watch for suspicious requests -- such as a change in a vendor's payment location.

* Train your employees to avoid clicking on links or attachments from unknown senders. Doing so could download malware onto your company's computers, making you vulnerable to a hack.

If you have been victimized by this scam or any other online scam, contact the FBI. You can file an online report at the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov or call your FBI local office.
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Detectives Need Public's Help Finding At-Risk 15-Year-Old Girl (Photo)

DETECTIVES NEED PUBLIC'S HELP FINDING AT-RISK 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL (PHOTO)


News Release from Washington Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 9:55 AM
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November 14, 2017 -- Washington County Sheriff's Office detectives are asking for the public's help finding 15-year-old Ashley Jarrell, who ran away from her home in Aloha on October 18, 2017. Her family last spoke to her by phone on November 5.

Detectives believe Ashley is at risk of becoming a human trafficking victim and has a history of being lured by adults during past incidents.

In the past, Ashley has been known to stay in downtown Portland, Beaverton, Aloha, or Vancouver, and she has also taken trains to other states. At this point, detectives do not have specific information on where she may be.

Ashley is described as 5'1" tall, 110 pounds, with shoulder length hair and hazel eyes. Ashley's hair is naturally light brown but may be dyed another color. Ashley functions at the level of an 11-year-old child. Ashley may also give the name "Latoya Sanchez."

Anyone with information on Ashley's whereabouts is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at (503) 629-0111.

Ashley's father is willing to speak to the media, and news outlets are asked to contact the Public Information Officer to obtain his contact information.

The Portland metropolitan region remains an active area for human trafficking. The Sheriff's Office conducts regular missions to identify and arrest human trafficking suspects, as well as to find and rescue both underage and adult trafficking victims.
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UPDATE: Woman who died in early morning fire identified

UPDATE: WOMAN WHO DIED IN EARLY MORNING FIRE IDENTIFIED


News Release from Oregon City Police Dept.
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 9:00 AM
Just after 2:00 am, on November 8, 2017, one of our officers was on patrol when he saw a fire near the Abernethy Bridge, Washington St. and 16th St. The fire was from a homeless camp on the hillside. When our officer found the fire, it had already engulfed the camp and nearby trees. Clackamas Fire responded and extinguished the fire. After the fire was extinguished, fire personnel found a deceased female inside a shelter. The female has been identified as 45-year-old Rachael Renee Edwards. Clackamas Fire investigators, our detectives, and the Clackamas County Medical Examiner's Officer are investigating the death and cause of the fire. Ms. Edwards' family are mourning their loss in this tragedy and have requested privacy.

Reference OCPD case # 17-4009
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Sandy & Estacada Police Log - 11/13/2017

SANDY & ESTACADA POLICE LOG - 11/13/2017


News Release from Sandy Police Dept.
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 8:22 AM
Sandy & Estacada Police Log - 11/13/2017


ESTACADA:

17-1864

On 11/13/2017 at about 1348 hrs., police responded to the 300 block of SW Zobrist Street regarding young children being unattended in the street. A report is pending (CAD).

17-1866

On 11/13/2017 at about 1558 hrs., police received a report about a runaway juvenile in the 200 block of NW Second Avenue. The juvenile returned home later in the day.

17-1868

On 11/13/2017 at about 1711 hrs., a man flagged down an officer to report a woman causing a disturbance near city hall. Penni B. Nichols (52, of Estacada), was arrested when it was discovered that she had been previously excluded from Estacada city-owned property and facilities. She was lodged at the Clackamas County Jail on a charge of Criminal Trespass II, on $1,500 bail.

17-1870

On 11-13-17, at about 2311 hrs., officers observed an illegally parked vehicle, that then attempted to drive away. During the following traffic stop at the intersection of NE Ginseng Drive and NE Carol Street Citations were issued for failing to wear a seat belt, driving unisured and driving without a valid license. The vehicle was impounded.
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Police Seek Help Finding Missing 12-Year-Old Boy (Photo)

POLICE SEEK HELP FINDING MISSING 12-YEAR-OLD BOY (PHOTO)


News Release from Gresham Police Dept
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 6:44 AM
Downloadable file: Maliki_Skutley.jpg
Gresham, Ore. -- Police are looking for a missing 12-year-old boy who ran away from his parents shortly after 1:00 this morning. Maliki Isreal Skutley left the hotel he was staying at in the 17700 block of NE Sacramento St., Gresham, without notifying his parents. He briefly spoke with a man outside the hotel, reportedly saying he was headed to a store (unspecified).

Skutley's family says he suffers from autism and a number of social ailments. He is described as a white male with curly brown hair and blue eyes. He is approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. Skutley was last known to be wearing a black shirt and blue pajama pants.

Anyone who has information about Skutley's whereabouts is encouraged to call 911.


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Gaston Woman Shoots Boyfriend in Leg During Argument (Photo)

GASTON WOMAN SHOOTS BOYFRIEND IN LEG DURING ARGUMENT (PHOTO)


News Release from Washington Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 12:38 AM
Downloadable file: Booking Photo
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November 14, 2017 -- A Gaston woman was arrested for attempted homicide after she shot her boyfriend during an argument. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

On November 13, 2017, at 8:24 p.m., Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a disturbance with a weapon in the 1200 block of SW Tanner Creek Road outside of Gaston. A male reported that his girlfriend had shot him in the leg.

Sheriff's Office deputies, assisted by City of Cornelius deputies, Forest Grove Police, and the Oregon State Police, responded and apprehended the suspect. A deputy serving the City of Cornelius applied a tourniquet to the victim's leg until medical personnel arrived.

The victim, a 57-year-old male, was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for a single gunshot wound to his left leg and a laceration to his head. His injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.

The suspect, 57-year-old Shannon Main, was arrested for attempted homicide, assault in the first degree, and unlawful use of a weapon. She is being held at the Washington County Jail on $250,000 bail.

Sheriff's Office detectives responded and assisted in the investigation. Law enforcement were assisted by Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, Gaston Fire & Rescue, and Metro West Ambulance.
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Gaston Woman Shots Boyfriend in Leg During Argument (Photo)

GASTON WOMAN SHOTS BOYFRIEND IN LEG DURING ARGUMENT (PHOTO)


News Release from Washington Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 14th, 2017 12:35 AM
Downloadable file: Booking Photo
Downloadable file: PDF of Media Release
November 14, 2017 -- A Gaston woman was arrested for attempted homicide after she shot her boyfriend during an argument. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

On November 13, 2017, at 8:24 p.m., Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a disturbance with a weapon in the 1200 block of SW Tanner Creek Road outside of Gaston. A male reported that his girlfriend had shot him in the leg.

Sheriff's Office deputies, assisted by City of Cornelius deputies, Forest Grove Police, and the Oregon State Police, responded and apprehended the suspect. A deputy serving the City of Cornelius applied a tourniquet to the victim's leg until medical personnel arrived.

The victim, a 57-year-old male, was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for a single gunshot wound to his left leg and a laceration to his head. His injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.

The suspect, 57-year-old Shannon Main, was arrested for attempted homicide, assault in the first degree, and unlawful use of a weapon. She is being held at the Washington County Jail on $250,000 bail.

Sheriff's Office detectives responded and assisted in the investigation. Law enforcement were assisted by Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, Gaston Fire & Rescue, and Metro West Ambulance.
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Monday, November 13, 2017

Red Cross Responds To Weather Related Home Disaster In Kelso

RED CROSS RESPONDS TO WEATHER RELATED HOME DISASTER IN KELSO


News Release from American Red Cross - Cascades Region
Posted on FlashAlert: November 13th, 2017 7:53 PM
Disaster responders with the local American Red Cross responded to a home disaster 
November 13 2017, at approximately  5:00 p.m. in the 100 block of Kitchen Drive in Kelso Washington. This single family weather related incident affected a family of two adults and three children. The Red Cross provided resources to help address the immediate basic needs of those affected such as temporary housing, food, clothing, comfort kits with toiletry items, information about recovery services, and health and mental health services. Additional information about this incident, if available, may be obtained from the local first responding agency/fire department.
The Red Cross in Oregon and Southwest Washington (the Cascades Region) helps an average
of three families affected by disasters, like home fires, every day. The Red Cross advocates
emergency preparedness and offers the installation of free smoke alarms in our community
Residents may call (503) 528-5783 or complete an online form at
www.redcross.org/CascadesHomeFire to schedule an appointment.
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Missing and Endangered Female

MISSING AND ENDANGERED FEMALE


News Release from Clark Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 13th, 2017 6:34 PM
Downloadable file: Smsshrf1117111314500.pdf
UPDATE 11/13/2017

Mrs. Kelley has been located in Oregon.


Missing:

Connie Kelley

Connie (71) is missing since 11/08/17 from 1720 NE 112TH ST. She is known to walk the Salmon Creek Trail. She is described as 5'05", very thin, with grayish hair. Search and Rescue team conducted a search of the Salmon Creek Trail and surrounding area. If located call 911.

Her vehicle has been accounted for and she may be suffering from depression.
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Missing and Endangered Female

MISSING AND ENDANGERED FEMALE


News Release from Clark Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 13th, 2017 4:26 PM
Downloadable file: Smsshrf1117111314500.pdf
Missing:

Connie Kelley

Connie (71) is missing since 11/08/17 from 1720 NE 112TH ST. She is known to walk the Salmon Creek Trail. She is described as 5'05", very thin, with grayish hair. Search and Rescue team conducted a search of the Salmon Creek Trail and surrounding area. If located call 911.

Her vehicle has been accounted for and she may be suffering from depression.
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UPDATE: Major Crash Team Investigating Crash on I-5 - One Person Deceased

UPDATE: MAJOR CRASH TEAM INVESTIGATING CRASH ON I-5 - ONE PERSON DECEASED


News Release from Portland Police Bureau
Posted on FlashAlert: November 13th, 2017 3:57 PM
Investigators with the Portland Police Bureau's Traffic Investigation Unit continue to investigate a crash that killed a pedestrian on southbound Interstate 5 near the North Skidmore Street overpass. The deceased pedestrian has been identified as 25-year-old Madison V. Ries of Portland.

Based on information learned during the investigation, members of the Traffic Investigation Unit believe there was a white or gray pick-up truck involved with this crash or near the crash when it occurred. Investigators believe the truck likely has no damage but may have some minor front end or undercarriage damage as a result of this incident.

Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact Traffic Investigation Unit Officer Garret Dow at 503-823-5070 or Garrett.Dow@portlandoregon.gov

###PPB###

###ORIGINAL MESSAGE BELOW###


On Wednesday November 8, 2017, at 1:14 a.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on southbound Interstate 5 near the North Skidmore Street overpass.

Officers and emergency medical personnel arrived on scene and located a woman laying in the travel lanes of Interstate 5 roadway. The woman was suffering from catastrophic injuries. Medical personnel determined the woman was deceased.

Officers contacted the person who contacted 9-1-1 and determined the driver and vehicle that had struck the woman had left the crash scene.

The Portland Police Bureau Major Crash Team responded to the area to take over the investigation.

This investigation is in its early stages and more information will be provided as the investigation continues.

Southbound Interstate 5 will remain closed for the next five to six hours as officers investigate this fatal crash.

This is the 45th Major Crash Team investigation in 2017.

The Portland Police Bureau is committed to working with our partners in government and the community to create safer streets and work towards reducing, and eventually eliminating, traffic fatalities as part of Vision Zero.

To learn more about the City of Portland's Vision Zero effort, please visit: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/40390

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Missing and Endangered Female

MISSING AND ENDANGERED FEMALE


News Release from Clark Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 13th, 2017 3:47 PM
Downloadable file: Smsshrf1117111314500.pdf
Missing:

Connie Kelley

Connie (71) is missing since 11/08/17 from 1720 NE 112TH ST. She is known to walk the Salmon Creek Trail. She is described as 5'05", very thin, with grayish hair. Search and Rescue team conducted a search of the Salmon Creek Trail and surrounding area. If located call 911.
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Deputy Injured After Vehicle Crashes Into Patrol Motorcycle (Photo)

DEPUTY INJURED AFTER VEHICLE CRASHES INTO PATROL MOTORCYCLE (PHOTO)


News Release from Washington Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 13th, 2017 3:18 PM
Downloadable file: PDF of Media Release
Downloadable file: Photo 3
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November 13, 2017 -- A motorcycle deputy was struck by an SUV on Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. The deputy, a nine-year veteran, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

On November 13, 2017, at 11:05 a.m., a Washington County Sheriff's Office motorcycle deputy was struck by a sport utility vehicle in the 9800 block of Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway in Beaverton.

During the investigation, responders learned that the deputy was traveling westbound on Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway while conducting routine patrols. A gray 2005 Volvo XC90 pulled out in front of his motorcycle from a nearby business, causing a T-bone crash.

The deputy was rushed to a local hospital and sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He is identified as Mark Demmer, a nine-year veteran with the Sheriff's Office, assigned to the Traffic Safety Unity.

The driver, a 29-year-old Beaverton woman, remained onscene and cooperated with investigators. Impairment is not believed to be a factor and criminal charges are not anticipated. She was cited for failing to yield.

Beaverton Police responded and conducted the primary investigation. They were assisted by the inter-agency Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART). Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and Metro West Ambulance also responded.

Deputies remind drivers to remain attentive and vigilant, and keep in mind that motorcycles are oftentimes less visible than vehicles.
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LFD responds to a house fire

LFD RESPONDS TO A HOUSE FIRE


News Release from Lebanon Fire District
Posted on FlashAlert: November 13th, 2017 3:16 PM
The Lebanon Fire District was dispatched to a report of a house on fire on Cascade Dr. One person from the residence was transported to a local hospital.
Crews are still on scene extinguishing hot spots. Please avoid the area. Information will be updated when possible.
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Cowlitz Sheriff Office introduces their newest K9 to the community....(Photo) (Photo)

COWLITZ SHERIFF OFFICE INTRODUCES THEIR NEWEST K9 TO THE COMMUNITY....(PHOTO) (PHOTO)


News Release from Cowlitz Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 13th, 2017 2:21 PM
Downloadable file: Deputy Spaulding and Icarus
Cowlitz County, WA: The Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office has a new K9 team in service; Deputy Sheriff Brady Spaulding and his K9 partner "Icarus".

Icarus is a 2-1/2 year old German Shepherd from the Czech Republic. He was purchased on June 8th, 2017, from Adlerhorst International in Riverside, CA. Deputy Spaulding and a master K9 trainer from Pierce County Sheriff's Office selected Icarus after evaluating over 15 dogs.

Deputy Spaulding and Icarus have completed over 400 hours of training. They are a certified Patrol K9 team having passing both the WAC (Washington Administrative Code) and WSPCA (Washington State Police Canine Association) certification standards. Training was conducted by the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. As a State Certified Patrol K9 team they required to maintain 16 hours of training every month, and to re-certify in both the WAC and WSPCA standards every two years. The K9 training includes obedience, tracking, area & building searches, agitation/control work, evidence searches and other scenario based trainings. Annual maintenance training reflects the requirements for both state certification standards.

Like previous Cowlitz Sheriff K9 teams they are available for calls for service for all law enforcement agencies in Cowlitz County as well as other agencies in southwest Washington and northwest Oregon.
They are currently assigned to the Cowlitz Sheriff's Office Patrol Division and are used for the following:

- Tracking and/or apprehension of suspects
- Building & area searches
- Evidence searches
- Search and Rescue
- Deputy Protection.

Sheriff Mark Nelson said, "We are thrilled to have Deputy Spaulding and Icarus on board. Their training has been long and hard, but now they are here, ready to serve the citizens of Cowlitz County. Our thanks to those who have assisted us through their kind donations, including the Longview-Kelso Kiwanis and other private donations."
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Update: Oak Grove shooting leaves one dead. Investigation is in progress. (Photo) * Victim identified* Suspect photograph attached

UPDATE: OAK GROVE SHOOTING LEAVES ONE DEAD. INVESTIGATION IS IN PROGRESS. (PHOTO) * VICTIM IDENTIFIED* SUSPECT PHOTOGRAPH ATTACHED


News Release from Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 13th, 2017 1:29 PM
Downloadable file: Patrol cars at shooting
Downloadable file: 99E closed at Concord Rd
Downloadable file: Victim, Terry R. McKee
Downloadable file: Suspect Miguel Angel Avila Espinal
**UPDATE 11-13-17 1330 hrs**
*Suspect photograph attached*



_____________________________________________________________________________________________

**UPDATE 11-12-17 1240 hrs***
*Victim and suspect identified*

The victim in yesterdays homicide has been identified as Terry Richard McKee, age 39 from Gresham, OR. (Photo attached)

The suspect, who is in custody, has been identified as Miguel Angel Avila Espinal, age 17 from Milwaukie, OR.

ADDITIONAL TIPS SOUGHT

The Sheriff's Office is seeking additional information in this case. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff's Office Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at https://web3.clackamas.us/contact/tip.jsp . Please reference CCSO Case # 17-29829

[END]



_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Please reference CCSO Case # 17-29829

Update:

November 12, 2017 12:40 pm, detectives have identified a suspect in the shooting. He is currently in custody and being interviewed by detectives. At this point there is no concern for public safety due to this incident.

No further details will be released at this time as it is still an active investigation. We expect the names of both the suspect and victim will be available for release tomorrow afternoon.


ADDITIONAL TIPS SOUGHT

The Sheriff's Office is seeking additional information in this case. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff's Office Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at https://web3.clackamas.us/contact/tip.jsp . Please reference CCSO Case # 17-29829


**********


The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Homicide and Violent Crimes Unit (HVCU) along with the Clackamas County Major Crimes Team are investigating a homicide that occurred in Oak Grove, OR.

At 7:50 pm on November 11, 2017, Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance on McLoughlin Blvd near SE Concord Rd in Oak Grove, OR. Dispatch advised there were additional calls that reported the disturbance had escalated to a shooting.

When deputies arrived they found a male deceased on the ground near that location and the suspect had fled the scene. There were several witnesses to the incident.

Due to this incident and the ongoing criminal investigation, McLoughlin Blvd in both directions will be closed at SE Concord Rd. Southbound traffic is closed at SE Risley Ave. Hwy 99E is expected to be closed for several hours.

Media staging area is at the Walmart located at 15600 SE McLoughlin Blvd.

Along with deputies, Officers from Portland Police Bureau, Gladstone Police, and Oregon City Police Departments also responded to the scene.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Detectives were called to the scene along with the Clackamas County Major Crimes Team, Clackamas County Medical Examiner and Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Investigators. Investigators will be processing the scene and detectives are currently interviewing several witnesses.


Photos from the scene are attached.

The victim's name will not be released at this time pending family notification.



ADDITIONAL TIPS SOUGHT

The Sheriff's Office is seeking additional information in this case. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff's Office Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at https://web3.clackamas.us/contact/tip.jsp . Please reference CCSO Case # 17-29829

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Cornelius Community Sponsors Fourth Annual Thanksgiving Dinner (Photo)

CORNELIUS COMMUNITY SPONSORS FOURTH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER (PHOTO)


News Release from Washington Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 13th, 2017 11:34 AM
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Downloadable file: Photo 2
Downloadable file: Photo 1
Downloadable file: PDF of Media Release
November 13, 2017 -- On Saturday, November 18, 2017, the City of Cornelius, in partnership with Centro Cultural of Washington County and the Washington County Sheriff's Office, will provide a holiday dinner to members of the community during the Fourth Annual Cornelius Community Thanksgiving Dinner. This hot meal will be offered at no cost and is expected to feed over 500 people.

The holiday dinner will be held on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cornelius Elementary School (200 North 14th Avenue, Cornelius). In addition to a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner, the menu for the evening will also include tamales.

"Cornelius takes great pride in partnering with Centro Cultural of Washington County and the Washington County Sheriff's Office to provide a delicious warm meal for residents in our community," said Cornelius Mayor Jef Dalin.

"This is a great opportunity for those who live in our community to build relationships during a time that can sometimes be stressful for families," said Cornelius Police Chief Al Roque.

The dinner is made possible through generous donations and volunteer hours provided by community partners in Cornelius, listed at the bottom of this release.

For additional information or to find out how you can help, please contact the City of Cornelius at (503) 357-9112.

Media interested in covering the event is asked to RSVP by contacting the Public Information Officer at (503) 209-5613.

Sponsors:

- Western Washington County Firefighter's Association
- Washington County Police Officers Association
- Cornelius Walmart
- Cornelius Starbucks
- Sonrise Church
- Prime Time Restaurant & Sports Bar
- Oroweat
- Tienda El Porvenir
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Officers Investigate Early Morning Shooting in the Hazelwood Neighborhood -- No Known Injuries

OFFICERS INVESTIGATE EARLY MORNING SHOOTING IN THE HAZELWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD -- NO KNOWN INJURIES


News Release from Portland Police Bureau
Posted on FlashAlert: November 13th, 2017 10:19 AM
On Monday November 13, 2017, at 5:51 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to the 14200 block of East Burnside Street regarding damage to an apartment believed to be caused by gunfire.

Officers had responded to the same area at 3:35 a.m. this morning after a person contacted 9-1-1 and reported hearing gunfire. When officers arrived shortly after 3:35 a.m., they searched the neighborhood but did not locate evidence of gunfire, anyone who was injured by the gunfire, witnesses to the shooting, or possible suspects.

When officers arrived at the location shortly after 5:51 a.m. this morning, they were informed the occupants in an apartment awoke to find several bullet holes in their apartment walls. Officers searched a nearby parking lot and located additional evidence of gunfire. The apartment was occupied by two people at the time of the shooting and neither were injured as a result of the shooting.

Officers believe the damage located at 5:51 a.m. this morning is a result of the gunfire that was reported at 3:35 a.m. At this time there are no known injuries as a result of this shooting.

Criminalists with the Forensic Evidence Division responded to assist with the investigation.

Officers continue to investigate this shooting.

Anyone with information about this shooting should contact the Portland Police Bureau non-emergency line at 503-823-3333.

If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.

Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous.

Information about any unsolved homicide is eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500. Information about any other unsolved felony crime is eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects. Links can be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Submit an anonymous tip:

Visit the App Store and download P3 Tips to submit secure and anonymous tips.

Online at https://www.p3tips.com/823

Call 503-823-HELP (4357)

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County youth program seeks west side input on youth substance use, misuse

COUNTY YOUTH PROGRAM SEEKS WEST SIDE INPUT ON YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE, MISUSE


News Release from Clark Co. WA Communications
Posted on FlashAlert: November 13th, 2017 9:46 AM
Vancouver, Wash. -- The West Van for Youth coalition has posted a survey to gather views on youth substance use from families and businesses in the west-side 98660, 98661 and 98663 zip codes.

The survey results will help the coalition know how to better serve youth in west Vancouver.

The coalition, made up of students, individuals and public and private agencies, works to promote healthy choices and reduce substance misuse among youth. It was established in 2011 as part of the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative program funded and administered by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Clark County is the fiscal agent for the coalition.

The survey, which is hosted on SurveyMonkey until Dec. 31, 2017, is anonymous. Responses will be kept confidential and reported only as aggregated data.

The survey is voluntary. A community member who takes the survey can decline to answer any question or stop the survey any time. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.

An English version of the survey is at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CLWEON2017.

A Spanish version of the survey is at https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/CLWESP2017.

The survey is among several recent efforts by coalition members to raise awareness about youth substance use and encourage youths to participate in drug prevention activities. In late October, coalition volunteers:

* Adorned trees and lamp posts in downtown Vancouver and west-side neighborhoods with red ribbons.
* Planted 400 red tulip bulbs in downtown Vancouver and west-side neighborhoods.
* Helped Discovery Middle School students create posters to educate classmates about anti-substance use campaigns.
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Portland General Electric, Pacific Power and NW Natural Educate Customers on Utility Scams

PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC, PACIFIC POWER AND NW NATURAL EDUCATE CUSTOMERS ON UTILITY SCAMS


News Release from PGE
Posted on FlashAlert: November 13th, 2017 9:24 AM
Portland, Oregon -- On Wednesday, Nov. 15, Portland General Electric, Pacific Power and NW Natural are recognizing Utility Scam Awareness Day. Together they are urging community members to be aware of ongoing attempts to defraud utility customers.

Many utility customers throughout Oregon are being targeted by impostor utility scams. Scammers typically use phone and in-person tactics to target these customers. Scammers pose as electric or natural gas company employees, and threaten customers with disconnection if they fail to make an immediate payment -- typically using a prepaid card or other non-traceable form of payment.

Scammers can be very convincing and often target those who are most vulnerable, including senior citizens and low-income communities. They also aim their scams at small business owners during busy customer service hours. However, with the right information, customers can learn to detect and report these predatory scams.

PGE, Pacific Power, and NW Natural urge customers to be aware of these signs of potential scam activity:
* Threat to disconnect: Scammers may make contact by phone and aggressively tell the customer his or her utility bill is past due and service will be disconnected if a payment is not made -- usually within less than an hour.
* Request for immediate payment: Scammers may instruct the customer to purchase a prepaid card -- widely available at retail stores -- and then call them back supposedly to make a bill payment to his or her utility company.
* Request for prepaid card: When the customer calls back, the caller asks the customer for the prepaid card's number, which grants the scammer instant access to the prepaid funds and the victim's money is gone.
In order to protect themselves, customers should know:
* Customers should never agree to immediate purchase of a prepaid card to avoid service disconnection or shutoff. Legitimate utility companies offer a variety of ways to pay a bill, including accepting payments online, by phone, automatic bank draft, mail, or in person. Depending on delinquency, certain forms of payment may no longer be an option. However, payment via a prepaid card will never be demanded.
* If someone threatens immediate disconnection or shutoff of service, customers should contact their utility company immediately. Customers with delinquent accounts receive a disconnection notice in advance by mail. Companies never send a single notification one hour or less before disconnection. A legitimate utility company employee will allow the customer to call the office to discuss arrangements.
* If customers suspect someone is trying to scam them, they should state that they are calling their utility company for verification. They should then call the number on their monthly bill or the company's website, not the phone number the scammer provides. If customers ever feel that they are in physical danger, they should call 911.

Customers who suspect that they have been victims of fraud, or who feel threatened during contact with one of these scammers, should contact local law enforcement authorities.

PGE has information about how customers can protect themselves from scams at: https://www.portlandgeneral.com/our-company/news-room/fraud-alert
Pacific Power has customer education materials at: https://www.pacificpower.net/scam
NW Natural has information about customer protections at: 800-422-4012
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Sandy & Estacada Police Log - 11/09/2017-11/12/2017

SANDY & ESTACADA POLICE LOG - 11/09/2017-11/12/2017


News Release from Sandy Police Dept.
Posted on FlashAlert: November 13th, 2017 8:15 AM
Sandy & Estacada Police Log - 11/09/2017-11/12/2017

ESTACADA:

17-1852

On 11/09/2017 at about noon, police received a report about a lost or stolen wallet from the 300 block of S. Broadway Street. A report is pending (CAD).

17-1855

On 11/10/2017 at about 0031 hrs., police responded to a hit & run motor vehicle crash in the 200 block of N. Broadway Street. A report was taken.

17-1858

On 11/11/2017 at about 1752 hrs., police received a report about a motor vehicle crash in the 300 block of SW Highway 224. A report is pending (CAD).

17-1860

On 11/12/2017 at about 0645 hrs., police received a report about a stolen vehicle from the 700 block of SE Forest Glen Road. A report was taken.

17-1861

On 11/12/2017 at about 1415 hrs., police received a report about a missing and endangerd adult from the 400 block of SW Juniper Road. The adult was found safe on 11/13/2017.

SANDY:

17-1853

On 11/09/2017 at about 1612 hrs., police responded to the intersection of Dubarko Road and Bluff Road regarding a non-injury motor vehicle crash. No citations were issued and a report was taken.

17-1854

On 11/09/2017 at about 1801 hrs., police responded to the intersection of Highway 26 and Bluff Road regarding a 2-vehicle crash. One driver was cited for not having a driver license.

17-1856

On 11/10/2017 at about 2320 hrs., police stopped a vehicle for traffic violations int he area of SE Vista Loop Drive and Highway 26. The driver was violation-level suspended. The vehicle was impounded and the driver was cited.

17-1857

On 11/11/2017 at about 1001 hrs., police received a report about a hit & run crash in the 37000 block of Solso Drive. A report was taken.

17-1859

On 11/12/2017 at about 0027 hrs., police excluded two people from Meinig Park for violating park rules.

17-1862

On 11/12/2017 at about 2045 hrs., police received a report about criminal mischief in the 39000 block of Evans Street. A report is pending (CAD).
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Sunday, November 12, 2017

Traffic #Alert: Major Crash Team Responding to a Crash on SE Stark St -- One Person Deceased

TRAFFIC #ALERT: MAJOR CRASH TEAM RESPONDING TO A CRASH ON SE STARK ST -- ONE PERSON DECEASED


News Release from Portland Police Bureau
Posted on FlashAlert: November 12th, 2017 9:03 PM
On Sunday November 12, 2017, at 7:59 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Southeast Stark Street and Southeast 146th Avenue.

Officers and emergency medical responders arrived at the crash and found a 40-year-old male on the roadway. Emergency medical personnel determined the man was deceased.

Based on the information learned during the preliminary investigation, officers believe the pedestrian was on Southeast Stark Street when he was struck by a vehicle traveling on Southeast Stark Street.

The driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian remained at the crash location and is cooperating with investigators.

The Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division's Major Crash Team is responding to continue this investigation. Criminalists with the Forensic Evidence Division are also responding to assist with the investigation.

Southeast Stark Street will be closed between Southeast 143rd Ave and Southeast 148th Avenue for the next three to four hours.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact the Portland Police Bureau non-emergency-line at 503-823-3333.

No additional information is expected to be released this evening regarding this crash.

The Portland Police Bureau is committed to working with our partners in government and the community to create safer streets and work towards reducing, and eventually eliminating, traffic fatalities as part of Vision Zero.

To learn more about the City of Portland's Vision Zero effort, please visit: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/40390

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Detectives Arrest Man for Sex Abuse, Seek more Victims (Photo)

DETECTIVES ARREST MAN FOR SEX ABUSE, SEEK MORE VICTIMS (PHOTO)


News Release from Washington Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 12th, 2017 6:18 PM
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Downloadable file: Ranjit Booking Photo
November 12, 2017 -- Sheriff's detectives need the public's help to locate possible additional sex abuse victims following an arrest.

On Thursday, November 9, 2017, a Beaverton man turned himself into the Washington County jail in regards to a warrant for his arrest.

Several children disclosed that they had been sexually abused multiple times over a period of time by Shuddhodan Man Ranjit, 51, of Beaverton (booking photo inset). The abuse was reported to occur at his Taekwondo studio located at 8907 SW Canyon Road in Beaverton. Sheriff's Office Child Abuse Unit detectives investigated and found evidence which corroborated the sexual abuse.

On November 9, 2017, a Washington County grand jury indicted Mr. Ranjit on the following charges:

* Sexual Abuse I (twelve counts)
* Sexual Abuse II (three counts)

Shuddhodan Man Ranjit is currently lodged in the Washington County jail and is held on $750,000 bail.

Sheriff's detectives are concerned there may be additional victims. If you have any information concerning this case, please contact detectives at (503) 846-2500.
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