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Oregon News Herald
January 2026
Oregon Public Safety
Police Blotter
LANE COUNTY
Eugene - Police responded to a series of
reported vehicle break-ins in the South Hills
and Friendly Street neighborhoods during the
early morning hours of January 4. Officers
say multiple vehicles were entered overnight,
with most incidents involving unlocked cars.
Items reported stolen included wallets, small
electronics, and personal documents. Police
canvassed the area but no suspects were
located. Investigators believe the incidents
may be related. Residents are urged to lock
vehicles, remove valuables, and report
suspicious activity immediately.
Eugene - Officers responded to a welfare
check on January 5 after neighbors reported
concerning behavior from a resident near
West 11th Avenue. Police contacted the
individual and determined no crime had
occurred. The subject was referred to
appropriate support services.
Springfield - Police arrested a 32-year-
old man on January 6 after responding to
a disturbance call at a business near Main
Street shortly after closing time. Officers
say the individual was intoxicated, refused
to leave when asked, and became verbally
confrontational. He was cited for disorderly
conduct and released at the scene. No injuries
were reported.
Springfield - Police also responded to a
traffic collision on January 4 involving three
vehicles near Mohawk Boulevard. Minor
injuries were reported. One driver was cited
for following too closely.
Junction City - J C Police responded to
a two-vehicle collision on Highway 99 on
January 2 during evening hours. Officers
say one vehicle failed to yield while entering
traffic. No serious injuries were reported,
though both vehicles sustained moderate
damage. One driver was cited.
Junction City - Officers also assisted with a
welfare check on January 6 after a concerned
family member requested contact with an
elderly resident. The individual was located
and determined to be safe.
Cottage Grove - C G Police assisted South
Lane Fire & Rescue on January 5 following
a reported structure fire involving a detached
shed behind a residential property. Officers
helped secure the scene and manage traffic
while firefighters extinguished the blaze.
Officials say improper disposal of ashes is
believed to have caused the fire. No injuries
were reported.
Cottage Grove - Police responded to a
reported theft on January 3 involving a stolen
bicycle from a downtown location. The
investigation remains ongoing.
Florence - Police took multiple reports
of mail theft in residential neighborhoods
on January 3. Residents reported opened
mailboxes and missing packages. Officers
are reviewing surveillance footage from
nearby homes. No arrests have been made.
Florence - Police also assisted Oregon State
Police with traffic enforcement on Highway
101 during the weekend of January 5–6,
issuing multiple warnings and citations for
speeding.
DOUGLAS COUNTY
Roseburg - RPD arrested a 41-year-old
woman on January 7 following a shoplifting
report at a downtown business. Officers
recovered merchandise valued under $100.
The suspect was cited for theft and released.
Roseburg - Police also responded to a noise
complaint on January 4 involving a large
gathering at a residence. The situation was
resolved without citations.
Sutherlin - Police responded to a
domestic disturbance on January 4. After
investigation, officers arrested one individual
for harassment. The victim declined medical
treatment. The suspect was lodged briefly
before release.
Oakland - Deputies assisted Oregon State
Police during a traffic stop on Interstate 5
on January 6. A driver was cited for driving
without a valid license. No other violations
were noted.
Drain - Deputies responded to a vandalism
complaint at a city park on January 5
after graffiti was discovered on restroom
facilities. Officers documented the damage
and forwarded the report for cleanup and
follow-up investigation.
Elkton - Douglas County deputies responded
to a single-vehicle crash near Elkton on
January 2. Officials say the vehicle left the
roadway on a curve. The driver sustained
minor injuries and was treated at the
scene. Wet road conditions were cited as a
contributing factor.
Yoncalla - DCSO cited a driver for excessive
speed on Highway 38 on January 7. The stop
was part of routine traffic enforcement. No
further issues were reported.
Reedsport - Police responded to a
trespassing complaint near the port area on
January 6. Officers contacted two individuals
who were found to be in restricted areas
after hours. Warnings were issued and the
individuals left voluntarily.
COOS COUNTY
Coos Bay - Police arrested a 27-year-old man
on January 5 following a reported theft from
a local business. Officers located the suspect
nearby and recovered stolen property. The
individual was lodged at the Coos County
Jail on theft charges.
Coos Bay - Police also responded to a
disturbance call near downtown Coos Bay
on January 4 involving a verbal dispute.
Officers separated the parties and no arrests
were made.
North Bend - Police assisted EMS with a
welfare check on January 4 after a caller
reported concern for a neighbor. Officers
found the individual experiencing a medical
emergency. EMS transported the person to
Bay Area Hospital.
LINN COUNTY
Albany - Police were involved in an officer-
involved shooting on January 6 in the 1300
block of Twins Lane NW after responding to
a reported domestic disturbance involving a
weapon. Officers encountered an individual
armed with a knife. During the encounter,
officers discharged their firearms, striking
the subject. Officers immediately rendered
medical aid until EMS arrived. The individual
was transported to an area hospital; their
condition has not been released. No officers
were injured. As a precaution, North Albany
Middle School and North Albany Elementary
School were placed on temporary lockdown,
which was lifted once the scene was secured.
The Benton County Major Crimes Team
is conducting the investigation. Officers
involved were placed on administrative leave
per department policy.
Albany - Police also responded to a reported
burglary at a commercial property on January
3. Entry was made through a rear door. The
investigation remains open.
Tangent - Linn County deputies responded
to a minor injury crash near Tangent on
January 6. One driver was cited for distracted
driving after rear-ending another vehicle.
Shedd - Deputies assisted a disabled vehicle
on Highway 99E on January 5. Traffic
was slowed briefly while the vehicle was
removed from the roadway.
Harrisburg - Deputies responded to a
noise complaint involving a large gathering
on January 4. Officers made contact and
resolved the issue without issuing citations.
BENTON COUNTY
Corvallis - Police responded to multiple
reports of package theft during the week
of January 1 in residential neighborhoods.
Officers are reviewing reports and reminding
residents to use secure delivery options when
possible.
Corvallis - Police also assisted with traffic
control following a minor collision on
January 5. No injuries were reported.
Fire / EMS Blotter
LANE COUNTY
Eugene - Eugene Springfield Fire
responded to a medical emergency
on January 3 involving an elderly
resident experiencing breathing
difficulties. Paramedics provided
on-scene care before transporting
the patient to a local hospital.
Springfield - Fire crews responded
to a reported kitchen fire in a
Springfield apartment on January
5. The fire was contained to a stove
area and extinguished quickly. No
injuries were reported. Officials say
unattended cooking was the likely
cause.
Junction City - Junction City Fire
assisted EMS with a fall-related
injury on January 4. The patient
was evaluated at the scene and
transported for further treatment.
Cottage Grove - South Lane Fire &
Rescue responded to a structure fire
on January 6 involving a detached
shed. Crews contained the fire
before it spread to nearby buildings.
No injuries were reported.
Florence - Siuslaw Valley Fire &
Rescue responded to a medical call
on January 2 involving a cardiac-
related emergency. The patient
was stabilized and transported to
PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical
Center.
DOUGLAS COUNTY
Roseburg
-
Roseburg
Fire
Department responded to a vehicle
fire on January 5 along Interstate 5.
The fire was extinguished, and no
injuries were reported. Traffic was
briefly affected during cleanup.
Sutherlin - Central Douglas Fire
& Rescue responded to a medical
emergency on January 3 involving
a possible stroke. The patient was
transported to Mercy Medical
Center.
Oakland - Oakland Fire assisted
Oregon State Police with a rollover
crash on January 6. Crews stabilized
the vehicle and evaluated the driver,
who declined transport.
Drain - North Douglas Fire District
responded to a reported chimney
fire on January 4. Crews confirmed
a minor flue fire and advised the
homeowner on inspection and
cleaning.
Elkton
Douglas County Fire
District No. 1 responded to a single-
vehicle crash near Elkton on January
2. One patient was transported with
minor injuries.
Yoncalla - Yoncalla Fire responded
to a medical assist call on January
7. The patient was evaluated and
released to family members at the
scene.
Reedsport
-
Reedsport
Fire
Department responded to a lift-assist
call on January 5. No transport was
required.
COOS COUNTY
Coos Bay - Coos Bay Fire
Department
responded
to
a
residential smoke alarm activation
on January 4. No fire was found.
Crews replaced batteries and cleared
the scene.
North Bend - North Bend Fire
& EMS responded to a medical
emergency involving chest pain
on January 6. The patient was
transported to Bay Area Hospital.
LINN COUNTY
Albany - Albany Fire Department
responded to a structure fire alarm on
January 3 at a commercial building.
Crews determined the alarm was
caused by a system malfunction.
Tangent - Linn County Fire
responded to a grass fire on January 5
near Tangent. The fire was contained
to a small area and extinguished
without damage to structures.
Shedd - Shedd Fire District
responded to a vehicle crash on
Highway 99E on January 6. One
patient was treated on scene and
transported.
Harrisburg - Harrisburg Fire
Department assisted EMS with a
medical call on January 4 involving
a diabetic emergency. The patient
was stabilized and transported.