North Douglas Herald
November 2024
Douglas & Lane County Public Safety Report
Scottsburg Fatal Shooting
Scottsburg, OR - Detectives are
investigating a fatal shooting incident
that occurred on Monday in Scottsburg.
On Monday, October 21, 2024, at
approximately 12:00 pm, deputies
were responding to a reported criminal
mischief and assault in the 5000 block
of Lutsinger Creek Road. While
deputies were responding, 9-1-1
dispatchers received additional calls
from the residents in the area reporting
the incident was escalating and reports
of gunshots heard. When deputies
arrived, they located 58-year-old
Darrel Dow Dodd unconscious with
apparent gunshot wounds. Deputies
attempted lifesaving efforts, which were
unsuccessful.
Detectives with the Douglas County
Sheriff’s Office and the Douglas County
Medical Examiner’s Office responded
to the scene. Through the investigation,
it was learned that Dodd was armed with
a weapon, had broken into a residence
and began assaulting and strangling a
female known to him while threatening
to stab her. Another individual attempted
to intervene, but Dodd continued his
attack. Dodd was shot twice by a third
individual.
The incident is being investigated
as a case of justified defense of another
person, based upon the evidence and
circumstances of the incident, although
the investigation is ongoing. Once
the investigation is complete, it will
be forwarded to the Douglas County
District Attorney’s Office for review.
Firearm Accident Investigation
Tiller, OR - Douglas County Deputies
investigated an apparent accidental
shooting on Sunday evening in Tiller.
Shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Sunday,
October 20, 2024, deputies responded to
the 32000 block of Tiller Trail Highway
for a report of a person with a gunshot
wound.
When deputies arrived, they learned
63-year-old Carolyn Hatley had
sustained a gunshot wound after finding
and handling the firearm. Ms. Hatley
reported to deputies the injury was
accidental and she was uncertain how the
firearm discharged. She was transported
to Mercy Medical Center for treatment
of her injury. Deputies conducted follow
up and have concluded in the incident
was accidental.
In-Custody Death
Roseburg, OR – A Sutherlin woman
died of an apparent suicide while in
custody at the Douglas County Jail.
On Monday, October 14, 2024, at
approximately 5:40 pm, a deputy
discovered a female adult in custody
(AIC) unresponsive in a holding cell
from an apparent suicide attempt.
Deputies immediately summoned
emergency services and began life
saving efforts. The AIC, identified as
38-year-old Katrina Nicole Robertson of
Sutherlin, was transported by ambulance
but could not be revived.
“My heartfelt condolences are
extended to Ms. Robertson’s family,”
Sheriff Hanlin said. “The safety and
security of those in our custody is of
utmost importance to me as Sheriff. In
the interest of providing an independent
investigation into this tragedy, I have
requested the assistance of an outside
agency. I wish to thank the Roseburg
Police Department for assuming this
investigation and conducing a thorough
review of the facts.” Any further
information will be released by the
Roseburg Police Department.
Vehicle vs. Motorcycle
Fatal Crash
Riddle, OR - A Myrtle Creek man died in
a motorcycle vs. vehicle crash on Riddle
Bypass Road Friday night. Shortly after
10:30 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024,
9-1-1 dispatchers received a report of a
motorcycle vs. vehicle crash on Riddle
Bypass Road near the intersection with
E Street in Riddle.
Deputies, along with fire and
ambulance personnel, responded to the
scene. Deputies learned that 81-year-old
Warren Currier of Riddle was operating
a 2007 Toyota Tacoma southbound on
Riddle Bypass Road when he began a
lefthand turn onto E Street. As Currier
made the turn, a collision occurred with
a northbound 2024 Ninja Kawasaki
motorcycle operated by 20-year-old
Gage Matthews of Myrtle Creek.
Matthews was pronounced deceased
at the scene. Warren was transported by
ambulance to Mercy Medical Center for
treatment of his injuries. The roadway
was closed for approximately five
hours as deputies conducted the scene
investigation. Anyone who witnessed
the incident or may have information
useful to the investigation is encouraged
to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s
Office at (541) 440-4471 or by email
at
dcso.pio@douglascountyor.gov.
Reference Case #24-3959. The Douglas
County Medical Examiner’s Office,
Riddle Fire District and Umpqua Valley
Ambulance also responded to the scene.
Missing Man Safe
Lookingglass, OR - A man listed as
missing out of the Douglas County
Sheriff’s Office was located Wednesday
evening, October 9, 2024, by California
Highway Patrol.
Originally reported that Shane
Patrick Thomas, 39, was listed as a
missing person out of the Douglas
County Sheriff’s Office. He was last
thought to be in the Sparks, Nevada area
but indicated to family he would be back
home within a few days on October
1st, 2024. He was traveling in a silver
Suzuki 4d with unknown Oregon plates
and thought to be with his Rhodesian
Ridgeback puppy named Lucy. Shane
has tattoos, is about 5’10” with blue eyes
and long brown hair.
CHP reported that he was in
good condition and not in need of any
assistance.
Fatal Plane Crash
Eugene Man Killed
Roseburg, OR - The pilot and sole
occupant of a single-engine plane
was killed Thursday morning while
attempting to land on the turf runway of
George Felt Airport in the 400 block of
Felt St in Roseburg.
At about 11:30 am on October 3, 2024,
9-1-1 dispatchers received calls from
witnesses working at the private airfield
known as Felt’s Field. The witnesses
advised the pilot was attempting to
land the small, yellow, fixed-wing plane
when the crash occurred.
After running out of runway on the
first attempt, the pilot circled around and
attempted the landing again, according
to witnesses. The plane bounced off
the ground, was launched back into
the air and hit the top of a tree with the
propeller before taking a nosedive to the
ground.
Deputies responded with firefighters
and emergency medical providers from
Central Douglas Fire and Rescue
and Umpqua Valley Ambulance. The
pilot, Steven H. Kretsinger, 65, of
Eugene, was pronounced deceased on
scene. Investigators from the Federal
Aviation Administration and National
Transportation Safety Board were
notified of the crash. Kretsinger’s next
of kin has been notified.
EHS Student Arrested
Elkton, OR - On Wednesday, October
2, 2024, at 1:38 pm, 9-1-1 dispatchers
received a call from the Elkton High
School reporting they were in a self-
initiated lockdown. The principal
reported the lockdown was the result
of a student on campus with a firearm.
At the time of the call, the student’s
whereabouts were unknown.
Multiple deputies, along with
Sutherlin Police Department and
Oregon State Police responded to the
scene. While responding, the school
called back to indicate they believed the
student was no longer on campus. Other
area schools were placed in lockdown
until the student could be located.
Deputies eventually contacted the
student in the area of Azalea Drive in
Elkton. A backpack was recovered, and
a Glock replica BB pistol was located
inside. The student, a 17-year-old male,
was taken into custody and lodged at
the Douglas County Juvenile Detention
Center on the following charges:
Disorderly Conduct I
Menacing x2
Probation Violation
The Sheriff’s Office is continuing
its investigation working closely with
school officials and agency partners.
Suspect Arrested for Menacing
Cottage Grove, OR - On October 21st
at about 6:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s
deputies responded to a residence in the
32100 block of Latham Road, south of
Cottage Grove, for a dispute. The callers
were able to exit the residence, leaving
only Ashley Marie Carter, 34, of Cottage
Grove, inside. As deputies investigated, they
determined there was probable cause to arrest
Carter for Menacing APA (Abuse Prevention
Act), a mandatory arrest for law enforcement
in Oregon.
Deputies attempted to deescalate Carter
and gain cooperation, however she refused to
exit and armed herself with a knife. Deputies
applied for and were granted a search warrant
to enter the residence to arrest Carter. Several
less lethal tools were used, including a Taser.
Carter was still uncooperative and attempted
to hide inside the residence. K9 Hector
was deployed. Carter then complied with
commands and was arrested without further
incident and was lodged at the Lane County
Jail for Menacing APA, Unlawful Use of a
Weapon, and Resisting Arrest.
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would
like to thank the Cottage Grove Police
Department and Oregon State Police for their
assistance on this call. LCSO Case #24-5665
Burglar Arrested near River Rd
Eugene, OR - On October 18th at about
2 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies
responded to a report of a burglary in the
1100 block of Maxwell Road, Eugene, after
a resident heard their alarm activate and
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discovered a broken window.
Once deputies arrived on scene, K9 Ripp
was deployed to search the building. He
quickly discovered a male, later identified
as Adam Leroy Linday, 40, in a bathroom.
Linday had barricaded the door closed.
Deputies talked Linday into surrendering,
and he was arrested without further incident.
Linday was lodged at the Lane County Jail
for Burglary in the 1st Degree, Criminal
Mischief in the 1st Degree, and Criminal
Trespass in the 1st Degree. LCSO Case #24-
5601
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office K9
Unit is funded by community donations.
All donations go directly to the K9
program to supply food, veterinary care,
and equipment. Learn more and donate at:
www.lanecounty.org/government/county_
departments/sheriff_s_office/about_us_-
_now_and_then/police_services_division/
k9_unit
Fatal crash on NW Expressway
Eugene, OR - On October 15th at about
7 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies
responded with Eugene Police and Eugene
Springfield Fire for a report of a crash
involving two vehicles on Northwest
Expressway south of Park Avenue in Eugene.
The Lane County Sheriff’s major crash
investigation team also responded.
The crash involved a white 2013 Toyota
Sienna minivan and a tan 2007 Chevy
Trailblazer. Initial investigation revealed the
Toyota was driving north on the expressway
and the Chevy was driving south. The Chevy,
for an unknown reason, crossed into the
oncoming lane and the vehicles collided.
The driver of the Toyota died on scene. The
driver and passenger of the Chevy were
transported to an area hospital, but the driver
of the Chevy later died. Neither occupant of
the Chevy were wearing seatbelts. The driver
of the Toyota was wearing a seatbelt. The
driver of the Toyota was identified as Amy
Lyn Samson, 55, of Eugene. The driver of
the Chevy was identified as Daniel Eugene
Pina, 37, of Eugene. Additional investigation
indicates the driver of the Chevy may have
suffered a medical event while driving,
leading to the crash.
The roadway was closed for several hours
as deputies investigated and tow companies
cleared the roadway. The Lane County
Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the
Eugene Police Department and Lane County
Public Works for their assistance in keeping
the roadway closed so deputies could focus
on the investigation. LCSO Case #24-5523
Off-duty Deputy solves Burglary
Eugene, OR - In mid-September, an off-
duty Lane County Sheriff’s deputy learned
a friend’s shop had been burglarized, and
quickly located a chainsaw stolen in the
burglary for sale online. The deputy set up
a meeting to “buy” the chainsaw (along with
some on-duty deputies) in the River Road
area of Eugene.
The suspect, later identified as
Zachary Rivers, 38, changed the meet
location and arrived in a different vehicle,
but eventually produced the chainsaw in
question. The deputy was able to confirm
it was the stolen saw, and on-duty deputies
arrived to arrest Rivers. A search of the
vehicle yielded approximately 80 grams of
methamphetamine, a large bag of Psilocybin
mushrooms, large amounts of marijuana,
scales, burglary tools (which appeared well
used), stolen mail, stolen credit cards, and
additional property from the burglary.
Rivers was arrested and lodged at the Lane
County Jail on charges of:
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