Thursday, November 2, 2017

Officers Investigate Shooting in Portland's Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood - No Known Injuries

OFFICERS INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN PORTLAND'S POWELLHURST-GILBERT NEIGHBORHOOD - NO KNOWN INJURIES


News Release from Portland Police Bureau
Posted on FlashAlert: November 2nd, 2017 10:15 PM
On Thursday November 2, 2017 at 8:53 p.m., East Precinct and Gang Enforcement Team (GET) officers responded to the report of gunfire in the 12000 block of Southeast Bush Street.

Officers responded to the area after multiple callers contacted 9-1-1 to report gunfire. When officers arrived they located evidence of a shooting. Officers contacted several witnesses and learned a white SUV was observed leaving the area shortly after the shooting.

Officers performed an area check but no suspects were located.

At this time there are no known injuries or property damage as a result of this shooting.

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.

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Call 503-823-HELP (4357)

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Sheriff's Office Seeks Help Identifying Suspect (Photo)

SHERIFF'S OFFICE SEEKS HELP IDENTIFYING SUSPECT (PHOTO)


News Release from Benton Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 2nd, 2017 8:03 PM
Downloadable file: 17B03936_Sketch.jpg
Corvallis, Ore. - Benton County Sheriff's Office needs your help identifying a person of interest.

On Monday, October 16, 2017 at approximately 4:00 AM, a resident on Old River Road in Monroe, was awakened by an unknown number of individuals entering his vehicles in the driveway.

Upon going outside, the resident reportedly saw a male standing near the rear of one of his vehicles pointing a handgun at him.

The resident fired his own handgun at the male as he ducked back inside his house.

Deputies responded to the location and a K9 track did not yield any suspects.

The suspect(s) attempted to take compound bows and archery equipment from the resident's vehicles, but did not succeed due to being interrupted.

The suspect was described as a white male with very light skin, clean shaven, approximately 6' tall, in his mid-30's, wearing dark clothing and a hooded sweatshirt which covered most of his head. The male's face was small and narrow with a "WEAK" or non-defined chin. The male's body was bulky in comparison to his face and he was possibly wearing many layers of clothing, which could have added bulk.

A sketch artist with the Corvallis Police Department developed a composite sketch of the suspect based on the resident's description.

If you have any information regarding this incident or a possible suspect, please contact Detective Miller with the Benton County Sheriff's Office at 541-766-6774.
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on November 02, 2017 

ODOT: Valley, No. Coast

ODOT: Valley, No. Coast: U.S. 20 Santiam Highway is now open in both directions one mile east of the Santiam Pass Summit. An earlier crash closed the roadway at milepost 81 for about three hours.

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Robbery suspect caught after alert neighbor calls 911

ROBBERY SUSPECT CAUGHT AFTER ALERT NEIGHBOR CALLS 911


News Release from Clark Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 2nd, 2017 4:04 PM
On 11/1/2017 at around 2pm, CCSO Deputies responded to the area of NE 102nd Avenue and NE 320th Street for a report of two subjects running from a car that had driven into a ditch.

This area is in a rural portion of Clark County, north of Battle Ground.

A check of the car's license plate revealed that the car was stolen, and the occupants of the vehicle had run earlier from Vancouver PD. The driver, identified as Rafael Loera-Luna, age 23 was wanted for Robbery, 1st Degree and Attempt to Elude.

Witnesses that had observed the two subjects running from the vehicle compared a photograph they had taken to that of one of Loera-Luna, and Deputies confirmed that Loera-Luna and an unidentified female had run from the vehicle.

A subsequent K-9 search of the area was unsuccessful in locating Loera-Luna or the female, and CRESA 911 sent a pre-recorded message to residences in the area regarding the Sheriff's Office search for Loera-Luna.

Today, at 11am, an alert resident in the 32200 block of NE 102nd Avenue contacted 911 and reported a male subject matching Loera-Luna's description saying he was lost and asked to use a cell phone charger. The 911 caller stated that the male subject was shivering and disheveled. The alert resident recalled the previous days' police activity and CRESA 911 message.

CCSO Deputies responded to the area and located Loera-Luna outside of a nearby residence. He was taken into custody without incident. It was determined the female occupant of the vehicle had obtained a ride home the previous day.

Loera-Luna was booked into the CCLEC on the above listed charges, as well as Possession of Stolen Property.

Many thanks to the neighbors who assisted us in apprehending this subject!

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ODOT: Valley, No. Coast

ODOT: Valley, No. Coast: A crash has closed U.S. 20 Santiam Highway one mile east of the Santiam Pass Summit at milepost 81. The roadway is expected remain closed for several hours for crash investigation and there is no local detour available. Travelers should take alternate routes or delay travel and avoid the area. For updates check TripCheck.com or call 511.

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Help is here for Hood River and Gorge businesses hard-hit by the Eagle Creek Fire

HELP IS HERE FOR HOOD RIVER AND GORGE BUSINESSES HARD-HIT BY THE EAGLE CREEK FIRE


News Release from Hood River Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 2nd, 2017 2:07 PM
Downloadable file: SBA news release - Eagle Creek Fire business loans
Hood River County businesses can now get direct aid from the Federal SBA (Small Business Administration) disaster loan program to help Hood River businesses recover from lost revenue from September's Eagle Creek Fire.

SBA is accepting loan applications now through next summer from business and nonprofit organizations suffering Eagle Creek Fire impacts in Hood River, Multnomah, Wasco and adjacent counties.

The program was activated after Governor Kate Brown wrote a letter to SBA seeking the economic injury loan program at the request of Hood River County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Management and partner agencies at Multnomah and Wasco County and Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM.)

The Hood River business worksheets cited cumulative losses of $215,746 in revenue for three weeks of the Eagle Creek Fire in September. This was from 14 small business, just a small sample of the overall businesses affected. Businesses cited long term impacts of this devastating wildfire during peak Gorge tourism season, complications of long term I-84 closures, regional media attention and smoky air that deterred visitation and normal business activities.

The loan terms are favorable - long term (up to 30 years,) low interest rates (2.5 -- 3.3%) to help offset business losses from the fire disaster.

All businesses in Hood River and qualifying counties are now able to apply directly to SBA. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Applicants may also call SBA's Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance.

Please see the SBA press release attached for more detailed information.
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Fleeing Motorist Crashes After Attempting to Elude Yamhill County Deputy (Photo)

FLEEING MOTORIST CRASHES AFTER ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE YAMHILL COUNTY DEPUTY (PHOTO)


News Release from Yamhill Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 2nd, 2017 1:17 PM
Downloadable file: bogosion
For Immediate Release
November 2, 2017

Today, at approximately 11:10 a.m. a Yamhill County Sheriff Deputy attempted to stop a white 1996 Nissan Altima for a traffic violation on N.E. Alpine Avenue in the City of McMinnville. The driver fled and attempted to elude the deputy, eventually reaching speeds in excess of 70 mph. The deputy began to slow his pursuit and lost sight of the Nissan as it approached N.E. Baker Street. The deputy proceeded north on Westside Road, leaving the city limits of McMinnville and found that the Nissan had crashed on Westside Road just south of its intersection with Poverty Bend Road.
The male driver was trapped inside the vehicle and was eventually extricated by medical personnel. He was identified as 46 year old Jody Christopher Bogosian of Lafayette. Bogosian, who is on supervision for drug offenses, had been cited by law enforcement the day prior for driving while suspended.
The evidence at the scene was consistent with the Nissan leaving the road surface and hitting a dirt embankment, causing the vehicle to roll over. The car came to rest in the middle of the roadway.
Bogosian was transported by rescue units to the Willamette Valley Medical Center with serious injuries. At the time of this release he is in stable condition. The criminal offenses are being investigated by the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office and the crash is being investigated by the McMinnville Police Department with the assistance of the Oregon State Police.
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Red Cross Responds to Home Fire Affecting Four in Myrtle Creek

RED CROSS RESPONDS TO HOME FIRE AFFECTING FOUR IN MYRTLE CREEK


News Release from American Red Cross - Cascades Region
Posted on FlashAlert: November 2nd, 2017 12:04 PM
Disaster responders with the local American Red Cross responded to a home fire disaster on November 2, 2017, at approximately 9:30 a.m. in the 400 block of Taylor St. in Myrtle Creek, OR. The fire affected four, including two adults, two children and one pet. 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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Officers Investigate Stabbing in Portland's Buckman Neighborhood

OFFICERS INVESTIGATE STABBING IN PORTLAND'S BUCKMAN NEIGHBORHOOD


News Release from Portland Police Bureau
Posted on FlashAlert: November 2nd, 2017 11:52 AM
On Thursday November 2, 2017, at 10:52 a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the report a stabbing near Southeast 11th Avenue and Southeast Oak Street.

Officers and emergency medical personnel arrived and located a 53-year-old man with a stab wound. Emergency medical personnel provided the victim with medical aid and transported him to an area hospital by ambulance for treatment of what was believed to be a serious but non-life-threatening injury.

During the investigation, officers learned the man was stabbed after he and the suspect were involved in an argument. The suspect is described as white adult male with black hair and brown eyes.

Officers continue to investigate this stabbing. Anyone with video surveillance of the incident or information regarding this stabbing should contact the Portland Police non-emergency line at 503-823-3333.

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Detectives Asking For Public's Help Locating 15-Year-Old Sex Abuse Victim (Photo)

DETECTIVES ASKING FOR PUBLIC'S HELP LOCATING 15-YEAR-OLD SEX ABUSE VICTIM (PHOTO)


News Release from Washington Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 2nd, 2017 11:45 AM
Downloadable file: PDF of Media Release
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Downloadable file: Annieka Vaughan (2)
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November 2, 2017 -- Washington County Sheriff's Office detectives are asking for the public's assistance locating 15-year-old Annieka Vaughan, who ran away from her residence in Aloha on October 30, 2017.

Detectives believe Annieka is likely with 23-year-old Zachary Petersen of Pasco, WA, who is the suspect in a sexual abuse investigation being conducted by the Benton County Sheriff's Office. Annieka is the alleged victim in that case.

Mr. Petersen also went missing on October 30, which was reported to the Pasco Police Department. Prior to disappearing, Mr. Petersen called the crisis line in Washington. He is believed to be suicidal and possibly in possession of a firearm.

Annieka is described as 5'9" tall, 150 pounds, with brown shoulder length hair and brown eyes. Mr. Petersen is described as 5'10" tall, 150 pounds, with buzzed brown hair and brown eyes.

Mr. Petersen is known to drive a white 1998 Ford F-250 extended cab truck (similar, not actual vehicle, attached) bearing the Washington license plate C20874C. His last known location was in the Portland area, but detectives believe he is possibly traveling to Seaside, OR or Sacramento, CA.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr. Petersen or Annieka is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at (503) 629-1111.
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Oregon State Police Seeks Public Assistance in a Domestic Violence Case in Lincoln County (Photo)**Epperson in Custody**

OREGON STATE POLICE SEEKS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE IN LINCOLN COUNTY (PHOTO)**EPPERSON IN CUSTODY**


News Release from Oregon State Police
Posted on FlashAlert: November 2nd, 2017 11:41 AM
Downloadable file: nahcoma2.jpg
Downloadable file: nahcoma1.jpg
***UPDATE**
On November 2, 2017 the Oregon State Police, with assistance from the Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department, took Epperson into custody at a residence in Grand Ronde. Epperson was arrested on a Lincoln County warrant from the October 30, 2017 incident. The warrant included the following charges:
1. Assault 2nd Degree
2. Attempted Assault in the 2nd Degree
3. Assault IV Domestic Viol
4. Menacing
5. Reckless Endangering
6. and Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree x's 2

Epperson was also taken into custody for outstanding Marion County warrants unrelated to the October 30, 2017 incident.

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On October 30, 2017 at approximately 12:00 PM, the Oregon State Police was dispatched to a domestic violence call, which had occurred as the victim was driving southbound on US Hwy 101 from Lincoln City to Toledo.

Once Troopers responded to the area, the preliminary investigation revealed the driver, Haley D. Jolley (age 18 from Depoe Bay) was driving when she was physically assaulted by her boyfriend, Nahcoma Michael Lee Epperson (age 21 from Siletz).

Epperson was last seen, on October 30, 2017, near the Dairy Queen in Toledo but he is believed to be in the Siletz area. Epperson also has connections in the Salem area.

The Oregon State Police is asking the anyone who knows Epperson's location to call the Northern Command Center at 1 (800) 452-7888.

Photos courtesy of Facebook

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Chemeketa Community College Locked Down after Threat

CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE LOCKED DOWN AFTER THREAT


News Release from Marion Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 2nd, 2017 11:07 AM
Deputies are currently working with our partners at Chemeketa Community College investigating a potential threat made via email. Building 50 on the campus was placed in a brief lockdown while deputies determined the location of the person believed to have made the threat.

After locating the person believed responsible off of campus, the school was advised to come off of lockdown. At this time deputies are investigating this incident as a case of "Swatting". "Swatting" is the practice of sending spoofed messages to generate a response from law enforcement to an unknowing victim.

At this point deputies do not believe there is any current threat to the school and are investigating any potential leads as to who sent the email. The Sheriff's Office does not anticipate any further releases unless a suspect can be located.
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State fire marshal urges you to test your smoke alarms when turning your clock back

STATE FIRE MARSHAL URGES YOU TO TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARMS WHEN TURNING YOUR CLOCK BACK


News Release from Oregon State Fire Marshal
Posted on FlashAlert: November 2nd, 2017 10:34 AM
Sunday, November 5th, marks the end of daylight saving time and serves as a good reminder for Oregonians to test their smoke alarms. The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal is urging residents to test their smoke alarms before automatically changing the batteries.

"Smoke alarm technology has advanced and many now come with 10-year batteries and some are tamper-resistant," said State Fire Marshal Jim Walker. "So, I encourage residents to test their alarms before changing the battery, and to be sure to replace any smoke alarm that is 10 years old or older."

Oregon law requires ionization-only smoke alarms that are solely battery powered to come equipped with a hush feature and a 10-year battery. Because of this technology, the national slogan "Change your clock, Change your battery" may not apply to Oregon residents who have these ionization-only smoke alarms.

Other types of alarms are also being sold with either a 10-year battery or a standard-life battery.

"Ensuring you have working smoke alarms in your home is the single most important step you can take to increase your family's safety from a home fire," adds Walker.

To test your alarm properly we recommend you:

1) Push the test button to be sure the battery is working.
2) When replacing batteries, follow the manufacturer's instructions for the correct battery type to use.
3) Always retest alarms after installing new batteries.
4) Replace any alarm that fails to operate after installing a new battery.
5) Inspect your alarms to determine if they are 10 years old or older, and replace any smoke alarm 10 years old or older. Look for a date on the back of the alarm. If there is no date, your alarm is more than 10 years old and should be replaced.
6) Follow the manufacturer's instructions for regularly cleaning your alarms of dust and cobwebs.

Working smoke alarms provide a critical early warning to a fire, allowing you vital minutes to escape, which increase your chances of survival. Additional safety tips:

* Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, in each bedroom, and outside each sleeping area (hallway).
* Never disconnect or remove batteries from smoke alarms for other uses.
* Use the smoke alarm's hush feature to silence nuisance alarms.
* Make a home fire escape plan and practice it with family members.
* Practice you home fire escape plan at least two times a year at different times of the day/night.
* Children, older adults, and people with disabilities may need assistance to wake up and get out. Ensure that someone will help them.

For more home fire escape planning information visit: http://www.oregon.gov/osp/SFM/Pages/escapeplan.aspx

For more smoke alarm and fire safety information, contact your local fire department or visit
http://www.oregon.gov/osp/SFM/Pages/CommEd_SA_Program.aspx

Follow the OSFM on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OregonStateFireMarshal and Twitter @OSFM.
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OSP Investigates Wolf Killed By Elk Hunter - Union County

OSP INVESTIGATES WOLF KILLED BY ELK HUNTER - UNION COUNTY


News Release from Oregon State Police
Posted on FlashAlert: November 2nd, 2017 10:19 AM
On October 27, 2017 at about 11:30AM, an OSP Fish and Wildlife Trooper and an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Biologist responded to the report of an elk hunter, who had self-reported shooting a wolf in Union County. The two responded to the hunter's camp in the Starkey Wildlife Management Unit.

The hunter, a 38-year-old male, from Clackamas, told the trooper he had been hunting elk alone, when he repeatedly noticed some type of animal moving around him. A short time later, the hunter observed three of what he assumed would be coyotes. He said at one point one of them began to run directly at him, while another made its way around him.

The hunter stated he focused on the one running directly at him. He began to scream at it, and fearing for his life shot it one time. He said what he still believed to be a coyote died from the single shot. He stated that after the shot the other two disappeared out of sight.

The hunter said he returned to his camp and told fellow hunters what had occurred. He said he was still uncertain if what he shot was a coyote. He said they returned to the location and came to the conclusion it was a wolf. The hunter then notified ODFW and OSP.

Further investigation at the site of the shooting indicated the hunter was 27 yards from where he shot and where the wolf died. The wolf was seized and later released to ODFW for examination. The Union County District Attorney's Office was consulted regarding the investigation and based upon the available evidence the case will not be prosecuted as this is believed to be an incidence of self-defense.

It is unlawful to kill a wolf in Oregon, except in defense of human life (and in certain instances involving wolf depredation of livestock).

According to ODFW, this incident marks the first time that a wolf has been reported shot in self-defense in Oregon since they began returning to the state in the late 1990s.

ODFW examined the wolf shot and determined it was an 83-pound female associated with the OR30 pair of wolves occupying the Starkey and Ukiah WMUs in northeast Oregon (Union and Umatilla Counties). Initial examination does not indicate that the wolf was a breeding female, but the wolf's DNA will be analyzed to confirm this.

"Dangerous encounters between wolves and people are rare, as are such encounters between people and cougars, bears and coyotes," said Roblyn Brown, ODFW Acting Wolf Coordinator. "They will usually avoid humans and leave the area when they see, hear, or smell people close by. If you see a wolf or any other animal and are concerned about your safety, make sure it knows you are nearby by talking or yelling to alert it to your presence. If you are carrying a firearm, you can fire a warning shot into the ground."
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Winter hours for city park gazebos, shelters start Nov. 6

WINTER HOURS FOR CITY PARK GAZEBOS, SHELTERS START NOV. 6


News Release from City of Vancouver
Posted on FlashAlert: November 2nd, 2017 8:18 AM
Vancouver, Wash. -- The end of Daylight Savings Time means the beginning of winter operating hours for gazebos and picnic shelters at several Vancouver parks.

Starting Nov. 6, gazebos and picnic shelters at the following City parks will close to the public each night at 6 p.m. and reopen at 6 a.m. The winter operating hours will remain in place through March 12, 2018, when Daylight Savings Time resumes:

* Esther Short Park
* Leverich Park
* Marshall Community Park
* Fisher Basin Community Park
* Shumway Park
* LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park
* Evergreen Park
* Marine Community Park
* David Douglas Community Park
* Arnada Park

Advisory signs will be posted on the structures.

"The facilities at the park are best used during the daylights hours," said Julie Hannon, director of the Vancouver Parks and Recreation Department. "We want to ensure that our visitors have the safest and most enjoyable experience at our parks. As it gets darker earlier in the evening during the winter, gazebo and shelter hours at parks will change to reflect that. Come spring, these structures at our parks will be open longer."

Facilities at Esther Short Park may occasionally be open during evening hours in the winter for permitted special events and programs. For a listing of parks and hours of operation, visit the City of Vancouver's website at: www.vanparksrec.org.

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Sandy & Estacada Police Log - 11/1/2017

SANDY & ESTACADA POLICE LOG - 11/1/2017


News Release from Sandy Police Dept.
Posted on FlashAlert: November 2nd, 2017 8:00 AM
Sandy & Estacada Police Log - 11/1/2017

ESTACADA: No new crimes were reported yesterday in Estacada. Woo hoo!


SANDY:

17-1817

On 11/1/2017 at about 0751 hrs., police received a report about harassment in the 17000 block of Tupper Road. A report is pending (CAD).
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