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

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

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

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

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###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

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

Downloadable file: Smsshrf1117111314500.pdf

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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

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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

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)

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

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*

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**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

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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

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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)

News Release from Washington Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: November 13th, 2017 11:34 AM

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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

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

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

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

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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Monday, November 13, 2017

Red Cross Responds To Weather Related Home Disaster In Kelso