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Oregon child, 8, calls 911 from backseat of car, says mom looking for ‘water to drive into’
A 43-year-old mother was arrested on Monday after her 8-year-old child dialed 911 from the backseat of the woman’s moving car, Springfield police said. Officers stopped Camie Colleen Sorensen, 43, of Prineville, after her child told a 911 dispatcher that Sorensen was driving her Subaru recklessly and looking for “water to drive into,” according to a statement from police.
Police: Man arrested after road rage incident leads to alleged gunfire
A man is behind bars following a road rage incident that lead to reported shots being fired, according to Oregon State Police (OSP). The incident happened Thursday, August 29, 2024, morning on I-5 between Coburg and Beltline, said OSP, when the driver of a white Mazda SUV showed a firearm and started shooting at a blue GMC truck.
Florence man facing charges for allegedly firing a gun into a parked van in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. – A 23-year-old Florence man accused of firing a gun into a parked van in Eugene was in court on Wednesday where he was charged with multiple crimes, according to court documents. Court documents show that the suspect, identified as Thomas Lewis Coverdale, had allegedly fired a...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Police patrols increased after rapes in parks; Measure 110 repeal to begin
Eugene police are stepping up patrols in parks after two reported rapes. Also, the process of recriminalizing drugs in Oregon will begin soon. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
Two suspects arrested in alleged Whiteaker area armed robbery
EUGENE, Ore. – A man who met a 45-year-old Eugene woman in a Whiteaker area parking lot earlier this month under the pretense of a sales transaction for a piece of art told authorities that her boyfriend attempted to rob him at gunpoint, according to the Eugene Police Department.
'We take these sorts of incidents seriously': Eugene PD search for rape suspect continues
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Police Department is still searching for a man suspected of raping a woman in broad daylight along a trail in west Eugene. It's the second crime of this nature to happen in west Eugene this month resulting in widespread community concern and fear about the safety of public spaces.
Law Enforcement Agencies and Drug rehabilitation organizations prepare for drug recriminalization
In Lane County drug recriminalization comes back in October, preparations have been taken by law enforcement and rehabilitation organizations. Law enforcement and drug rehabilitation organizations prepare for drug recriminalization. In Lane County, drug recriminalization comes back in October. Preparations have been taken by law enforcement and rehabilitation organizations.
Man accused of assault claims he was fighting off abduction attempt, court records say
EUGENE, Ore. – A man arrested by Eugene police earlier in August for a nearly-fatal assault on a man in his 70s has claimed he fought off the victim during an attempted abduction, according to court records. According to court records, the victim of the assault was found just...
Fowl play: Springfield police 'appre-hen-d' fugitive chicken after feathered crime spree
The Springfield Police Department announced Tuesday that officers had "appre-hen-ded" a chicken after it was spotted causing a commotion in the patrol parking lot of the Springfield Justice Center near Fourth and A streets. According to the department, officers arrested Penelope the Parking Lot Chicken of Springfield at around 9 a.m. Tuesday. ...
Eugene police, city officials advise on navigating traffic for Ducks' season opener
EUGENE, Ore. -- The Eugene Police Department is preparing for a significant increase in traffic with the Oregon Ducks' season opener and Labor Day weekend approaching. Duck fans and local drivers are urged to plan ahead and consider alternative routes or public transportation to help minimize delays and congestion. To...
Eugene Springfield Fire makes quick work of duplex fire in Springfield
SPRINGGFIELD, Ore. - Eugene-Springfield fire marshals are investigating a fire that broke out in a single-story duplex on the 1500 block of Hayden Bridge Road on Thursday. Reports of smoke and flames shooting out a bedroom window came in around 10:15 a.m. on August 29. According to a fire marshal on the scene, the first engine that arrived was able to knock the fire down quickly, before other units joined in. The effort to contain the fire lasted roughly 20 minutes.
Fire crews strengthen defenses against multiple blazes in Willamette Complex South
The Willamette Complex South consists of 7 fires and so far has burned 13,082 acres and has 732 personnel working the blazes. Cooler, moist weather over the past few days has not only limited fire activity but supported fire crews as they’ve worked to strengthen control lines and prepare indirect lines. Crews are identifying and falling fire-weakened trees and snags.
The Eugene Police Traffic Safety Unit will initiate a focused enforcement campaign targeting speed violations on local freeways and heavily traveled surface streets
Eugene, OR – According to the police officials, this campaign, funded by the Oregon Impact Grant, aims to address significant speeding issues observed in these areas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nearly a third of traffic fatalities are speed-related. Despite advances in vehicle safety and passenger...
Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to house fire on 51st Street, no injuries reported
Eugene, OR – Per reports, crews responded to house fire in east Springfield. Firefighters were alerted to the blaze at 10:50 p.m., located in the 100 block of 51st St. Initial reports indicated a fire in the backyard extending to the deck. Engine 14 arrived approximately 3-1/2 minutes after...
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