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OSP Seeks Public's Help in Steelhead Poaching Case on North Umpqua River

OSP Seeks Public's Help in Steelhead Poaching Case on North Umpqua River

OSP is seeking help identifying two individuals involved in the illegal killing of a wild steelhead near Amacher Park on the North Umpqua River. The suspects fled before being identified. Anyone with information is urged to contact OSP. Callers can remain anonymous.

Dowdy indicted for fatal crash with UCC softball bus

Dowdy indicted for fatal crash with UCC softball bus

Johnathan Dowdy, 32, was arraigned on 25 charges in a crash that killed two UCC softball players and injured eight others. He remains in jail on $2 million bail. Prosecutors allege reckless driving with extreme indifference. His next court date is set for May 21.

Oregon man arrested after baby hospitalized with broken bones, brain bleeds

Oregon man arrested after baby hospitalized with broken bones, brain bleeds

An Oregon man was arrested after a six-week-old baby was hospitalized with serious injuries. Doctors found signs of ongoing abuse. Gage Dubuc, 24, of Myrtle Creek, faces felony child abuse charges and is being extradited to Shasta County.

Wolf Creek Man Arrested for Manslaughter After Fatal Crash in Glendale

Wolf Creek Man Arrested for Manslaughter After Fatal Crash in Glendale

A Wolf Creek man was arrested for second-degree manslaughter after a Glendale crash killed his 11-year-old daughter. The vehicle rolled down an embankment, ejecting three juveniles. Authorities say driver impairment was a factor. The driver fled but later returned and was arrested.

Tense Standoff Ends in Peaceful Arrests; Charges Dropped for Domestic Assault

Tense Standoff Ends in Peaceful Arrests; Charges Dropped for Domestic Assault

A tense standoff in Douglas County ended peacefully with the arrest of a man and woman after a domestic dispute. Initial assault charges were dropped, with the man facing a felony weapons charge. The case remains under review.

Police bit by Sutherlin suspect's dog during man's arrest

Police bit by Sutherlin suspect's dog during man's arrest

February 13, 2025

Roseburg Fentanyl Trafficking Ring Busted After Month-Long Investigation

Roseburg Fentanyl Trafficking Ring Busted After Month-Long Investigation

A month-long investigation by the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) into the illicit sale of fentanyl in the Roseburg area has reached its final stages. A Sunday night raid at a residence on the north end of town confirmed the trafficking of the highly potent Schedule II controlled substance. By