Police Log: May 15 - May 18, 2026

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Roland, Jason Christopher (51), Roseburg

Charge(s): Prohibited Camping, criminal

Vehicle(s): N/A

Details: Officers contacted Roland camping near the Gaddis Park Bike Jumps. Police said Roland had been cited two times previously, and his camp was not within the Roseburg Time, Place and Manner guidelines.

Disposition: Roland was cited and released.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Petersen, Mace Erin (58), Roseburg

Charge(s): Drinking in Public

Vehicle(s): N/A

Details: Officers saw Petersen drinking beer near the entrance to the Garden Valley Shopping Center. Police said he was issued a citation for the violation.

Disposition: Cited and released.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): Wright, Sarah Eleanor (27), Roseburg

Charge(s): Warrant, Failure to Appear for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Douglas County Circuit Court • Prohibited Camping, violation

Vehicle(s): N/A

Details: Officers contacted Wright sleeping on a park bench under a blanket. Police said she was found to have a Douglas County Circuit Court warrant, which was confirmed. Wright was also cited for Prohibited Camping.

Disposition: Wright was booked and lodged at Corrections.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Shaw, Ladema Dawn (48), Roseburg • (S) Byers, Walter Ray (55), Roseburg

Charge(s): Prohibited Camping, violation, x2

Vehicle(s): N/A

Details: Officers contacted Shaw and Byers at a camp set up along the riverbank at the disc golf course. Police said the camp included three tents and various personal items, and was in an area where camping is always prohibited.

Disposition: Shaw and Byers were cited and released on scene without incident.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Tuin, Casey Dean (27), Roseburg

Charge(s): Failure to Appear for Burglary II, Roseburg Police Department

Vehicle(s): N/A

Details: Officers learned Tuin had an unworked warrant for his arrest out of the Roseburg Police Department. Tuin was already in custody and was lodged for the additional burglary warrant.

Disposition: Lodged at the Douglas County Jail.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Chavez-Bazan, Laura (30), Roseburg

Charge(s): Failure to Appear for Criminal Trespass I, Roseburg Police Department

Vehicle(s): N/A

Details: Officers contacted Chavez-Bazan in front of News and Smokes and learned she had an active warrant out of the Roseburg Police Department. Police said she was taken into custody without issue.

Disposition: Lodged at the Douglas County Jail.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Eldridge, Joseph Leonard (29), Roseburg • (V) Nickum, Chelsea Lyn (44), Roseburg

Charge(s): Harassment

Vehicle(s): N/A

Details: Officers contacted Eldridge in connection with a previous case where Nickum reported that Eldridge had bitten her arm and caused bruising.

Disposition: Cited and released.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Stuart, Cody Stirling (33), Roseburg

Charge(s): Disorderly Conduct II • Criminal Mischief II • Criminal Trespass II, x5

Vehicle(s): N/A

Details: Officers contacted Stuart after receiving multiple calls reporting that he was running through backyards. Police said Stuart broke a window screen and attempted to enter numerous homes before officers located and arrested him.

Disposition: Stuart was lodged at Douglas County Corrections.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Popham, Daniel James (44), Roseburg

Charge(s): Driving While Suspended / Revoked, misdemeanor

Vehicle(s): 2010 Dodge Avengers

Details: Officers conducted a traffic stop after seeing multiple traffic violations. Police said Popham was found to be suspended at the misdemeanor level and was taken into custody without incident.

Disposition: Popham was lodged at Douglas County Corrections. A valid driver took possession of the vehicle.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Robles, Christopher Traig (48), Roseburg • (V) Golden, Michael E. (69), Roseburg

Charge(s): Restraining Order Violation

Vehicle(s): N/A

Details: Officers contacted Robles at the address about two hours after he had been reminded not to be there under the order. Police said he was called in after causing a disturbance and was found inside the residence.

Disposition: Robles was lodged at Douglas County Corrections.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Boothe, Courtney (30), Roseburg

Charge(s): Unlawful Possession of a Schedule II Substance

Vehicle(s): 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Details: Officers contacted Boothe in the WinCo parking lot and saw drug paraphernalia inside her vehicle. Police said Boothe tried to conceal tinfoil and was ultimately found to be in possession of fentanyl.

Disposition: Boothe was cited and released on scene.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Rushing, Michael Chad (52), Roseburg

Charge(s): Parole Violation • Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree • Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree

Vehicle(s): N/A

Details: Officers contacted Rushing after police said he was screaming at customers and refusing to leave a business. Officers said they knew Rushing was absconding and contacted his parole officer, who authorized a detainer.

Disposition: Rushing was lodged at Corrections.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Collins, Stephanie Marie (36), Roseburg • (V) Morgan, Terri Jo (62), Roseburg

Charge(s): Theft in the Second Degree • Parole Violation

Vehicle(s): N/A

Details: Police said Morgan reported her phone was possibly stolen from the restrooms. Officers responded to the tracked location and contacted Collins. Police said Collins denied taking a phone, but the phone rang nearby when officers called it. Her parole officer later issued a detainer.

Disposition: Lodged at Corrections.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Kerns, Christopher Michael (36), Roseburg • (V) Meehl, June Kay (85), Roseburg

Charge(s): Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle • Driving While Suspended, misdemeanor • Probation Violation

Vehicle(s): 2008 Chevrolet HHR

Details: Officers responded to a reported vehicle theft and identified Kerns as the suspect. Police said Oregon State Police located the vehicle a short time later and detained Kerns. Police said the vehicle sustained heavy damage while Kerns was in possession of it.

Disposition: Kerns was lodged at Douglas County Corrections. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Custer, Justin Travis (45), Roseburg

Charge(s): Offensive Littering

Vehicle(s): N/A

Details: Officers contacted Custer in front of a business after someone called to report yelling. Police said officers saw that he had thrown wipes and other rubbish around the parking lot. He was told to clean up the mess and was cited.

Disposition: Custer was cited and released.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Petrie, Kiah Joy (23), Roseburg

Charge(s): Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants

Vehicle(s): 2012 Volkswagen Passat

Details: Officers stopped Petrie for a traffic violation. Police said Petrie displayed signs of impairment, admitted to drinking alcoholic beverages and performed poorly on field sobriety tests.

Disposition: Petrie was cited and released, and her vehicle was legally parked.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Hardin, Buddy Lee (43), Roseburg

Charge(s): Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree

Vehicle(s): N/A

Details: Officers contacted Hardin outside Fred Meyer after police said he went back into the store after being trespassed by both store employees and law enforcement earlier in the day. Police said Hardin admitted returning to the store.

Disposition: Hardin was lodged at Corrections.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Sorenson, Zachary Wayne (28), Roseburg • (V) Hemphill, Stacy Keith (36), Roseburg

Charge(s): Assault IV • Disorderly Conduct II

Vehicle(s): N/A

Details: Officers contacted Sorenson after police said he assaulted Hemphill. Police said Hemphill sustained several abrasions to his cheek and nose and refused medical attention.

Disposition: Sorenson was lodged at Douglas County Corrections.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Rose, Shelena Delores (33), Roseburg

Charge(s): Trespass in the Second Degree

Vehicle(s): N/A

Details: Police said Rose had been trespassed from the location and returned a short time after being advised of the trespass. She was located nearby and taken into custody without incident.

Disposition: Lodged at Douglas County Corrections.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Gerber, Robert Reynolds (55), Roseburg • (V) Safeway

Charge(s): Theft in the Second Degree • Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree

Vehicle(s): N/A

Details: Officers contacted Gerber after police said they observed him attempting to steal from the location. Police said Gerber complied, was detained without issue and was transported to Douglas County Corrections.

Disposition: Gerber was cited and released from Douglas County Corrections due to medical reasons.

Officer(s): RPD

Person(s): (S) Gouthro, Jay Patrick (65), Roseburg

Charge(s): Drinking in Public

Vehicle(s): N/A

Details: Officers contacted Gouthro drinking beer next to Best Taste of India. Police said he had a half-empty can of beer and multiple empty cans around him while laying in a sleeping bag.

Disposition: Gouthro was cited and released.