Police Log: July 15, 2026
Roseburg police reported nine incidents in the July 16 log, including two traffic crashes, three warrant arrests, improper use of 911, unlawful possession of inhalants and two prohibited camping cases.
Roseburg Police Log: July 16, 2026
Roseburg police reported nine incidents in the July 16 log, including two non-injury crashes, three warrant arrests, improper use of 911, unlawful possession of inhalants and two prohibited camping cases. Date and time entries are listed as provided by Roseburg Police.
Non-Injury Traffic Crash
Vikki King, 70, was cited after police said she entered the intersection at Southeast Washington and Kane and collided with another vehicle
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (D1) King, Vikki Lynn (70) Roseburg • (D2) Newell, Emma Rose (19) Roseburg
Charge(s): Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device
Vehicle(s): (V1) White 2020 Nissan Rogue • (V2) Red 2017 Honda Civic
Details: Officers responded to a collision involving the two vehicles at the intersection. Police said King failed to remain stopped at the stop sign on Southeast Washington Street and collided with the Honda as it traveled southbound on Southeast Kane Street. The Nissan sustained damage to the passenger-side front fender. The Honda sustained damage to the driver-side front tire, fender and door. Roseburg Towing removed both vehicles from the scene.
Disposition: Citation issued
Non-Injury Traffic Crash
Amanda Nash-Shields, 39, was cited after police said she drove through a red light at Southeast Oak and Stephens
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (D1) Nash-Shields, Amanda Michelle (39) Riddle • (D2) Slater, Kennedy Bernodine (31) Myrtle Creek
Charge(s): Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device
Vehicle(s): (V1) Silver 2003 Toyota Camry • (V2) Red 2007 Ford 500
Details: Officers responded to a non-injury crash at the intersection. Police said Nash-Shields stopped at the red light, then proceeded eastbound into the intersection as the Ford entered while traveling northbound. Both vehicles sustained damage, and Bill's Towing removed the Ford from the scene.
Disposition: Citation issued
Warrant Arrest
Corbin Porges, 23, was lodged after a traffic stop led officers to discover a Douglas County reckless driving warrant
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (S) Porges, Corbin Matthew (23) Roseburg
Charge(s): Warrant: Reckless Driving (Douglas County)
Vehicle(s): 1989 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Details: Officers initiated a traffic stop after observing a traffic violation. During the stop, police learned the driver had a warrant for his arrest. The warrant was confirmed, and Porges was taken into custody without incident.
Disposition: Lodged at Douglas County Corrections
Improper Use of 911
Laeth Tabba, 37, was lodged after police said officers responded seven times to 911 calls involving nonemergency issues
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (S) Tabba, Laeth D. (37) Roseburg
Charge(s): Improper Use of 911, seven counts
Vehicle(s): N/A
Details: Police said officers responded to Tabba's residence seven times after he called 911 for nonemergency issues. Officers contacted Tabba and took him into custody without incident.
Disposition: Lodged at Douglas County Corrections
Warrant Arrest
James Schneider, 61, was lodged after officers contacted him at Deer Creek Park and confirmed a parole board warrant
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (S) Schneider, James Albert (61) Roseburg
Charge(s): Warrant: Transitional Leave Violation (Parole Board)
Vehicle(s): N/A
Details: Officers contacted Schneider and learned he had a warrant for his arrest. Police said he was taken into custody without incident.
Disposition: Lodged at Douglas County Corrections
Unlawful Possession of Inhalants
Brian Cook, 35, was cited after police said he was found impaired with two duster cans in a parked vehicle at Sherm's Thunderbird
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (S) Cook, Brian Benjamin (35) Roseburg
Charge(s): Unlawful Possession of Inhalants (Misdemeanor)
Vehicle(s): N/A
Details: Officers received a report of a man in a parked vehicle at Sherm's Thunderbird inhaling from a duster can. Police contacted Cook and said he possessed two duster cans, one of which was nearly empty, and showed signs of impairment. Police reported a previous unlawful possession of inhalants charge elevated the incident to a criminal offense.
Disposition: Cited and released
Warrant Arrest
Keith Hilding, 41, was lodged after officers contacted him at Fred Meyer and confirmed an active Canyonville Justice Court warrant
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (S) Hilding, Keith Allen (41) Roseburg
Charge(s): Failure to Appear Warrant: Criminal Mischief II (Canyonville Justice Court)
Vehicle(s): N/A
Details: Officers contacted Hilding and learned he had an active warrant for his arrest. Dispatch confirmed the warrant, and Hilding was taken into custody without incident.
Disposition: Lodged at Douglas County Corrections
Prohibited Camping
Cynthia Shaffer, 68, was cited after police contacted her in a prohibited camping area at Charles Gardiner Park
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (S) Shaffer, Cynthia Ann (68) Roseburg
Charge(s): Prohibited Camping (Criminal)
Vehicle(s): N/A
Details: Officers contacted Shaffer near the path at Charles Gardiner Park, where police said she was camping in a prohibited area. Police reported Shaffer had three prior convictions for prohibited camping.
Disposition: Cited and released
Prohibited Camping
Jay Copenhaver, 60, was lodged after police contacted him at a campsite beneath the pavilion at Gaddis Park
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (S) Copenhaver, Jay Austin (60) Roseburg
Charge(s): Prohibited Camping (Criminal)
Vehicle(s): N/A
Details: Officers contacted Copenhaver at a campsite beneath the pavilion at Gaddis Park, where camping is not permitted under the ordinance. Police said three prior convictions made the incident criminal in nature. Copenhaver was taken into custody without incident.
Disposition: Lodged at Douglas County Corrections
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