Police Log: November 5, 2026
Roseburg police reported five incidents November 4–5, including an arrest in a check fraud case, a shoplifting arrest, a prohibited camping citation, a non-injury crash, and a warrant arrest.
Roseburg Police Log: November 4-5, 2026
Roseburg police reported five entries in the latest patrol log, including theft, forgery, computer crimes, identity theft, prohibited camping, a non-injury traffic crash, and a warrant arrest. Four entries are dated November 4 and one November 5. Dates and times are listed as provided by Roseburg Police.
Theft
Dee Swiss Thomas IV Arrested on Theft, Forgery and Related Charges
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (S) Thomas, Dee Swiss IV (44) Roseburg
(V) Wheeler, Thomas (51) Myrtle Point
(V) Banner Bank
(V) First Community Credit Union
(V) Pacific Power
(V) Wheeler, Thomas (51) Myrtle Point
(V) Banner Bank
(V) First Community Credit Union
(V) Pacific Power
Charge(s): Theft I
Forgery I
Computer Crimes
Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument
Identity Theft
Forgery I
Computer Crimes
Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument
Identity Theft
Details: Police reported: Detectives developed Dee as a suspect in a check fraud case originating in Myrtle Point, Oregon, where multiple checks were stolen, forged, and passed at various locations in Roseburg. Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies contacted him in Myrtle Creek on an unrelated matter and were notified of the case. Deputies took Dee into custody and transported him to Douglas County Corrections, where he was booked and lodged for Theft I, Forgery I, Computer Crimes, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, and Identity Theft.
Disposition: Lodged at Corrections
Theft
Micah John Hicks Arrested on Theft Charge
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (S) Hicks, Micah John (30) Roseburg
Charge(s): Theft III
Details: Police reported: Hicks was detained by store employees after he was observed consuming candy, food and drinks inside the store, that he did not pay for. The items were valued at $22.65. Hicks was contacted and admitted to the theft. He was taken into custody without incident.
Disposition: Lodged at Corrections.
City Ordinance Violation
Otto Clyde Szpakowski Cited for Prohibited Camping
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (S) Szpakowski, Otto Clyde (37) Roseburg
Charge(s): Prohibited Camping
Details: Police reported: Officers contacted Szpakowski in his tent near the intersection of W Harvard and W Bellows. His camp was in violation of City ordinance.
Disposition: Citation Issued
Non-injury Traffic Crash
Stephanie Elizabeth Porter Cited for Driving Uninsured After Crash
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (D1) Porter, Stephanie Elizabeth (35) Winston
(D2) Condra, Lillie Mae (77) Winston
(D2) Condra, Lillie Mae (77) Winston
Charge(s): Driving Uninsured
Vehicle(s): (V1) 2013 Kia Soul Brown
(V2) 2019 Kia Sorrento Black
(V2) 2019 Kia Sorrento Black
Details: Police reported: Officers contacted Stephanie as a potential intoxicated driver after she reportedly struck a parked vehicle twice. Officers determined she was not impaired but learned she did not have valid insurance. The owner of the other vehicle was found, and information was exchanged and Stephanie was issued a citation. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage to the corners of their driver side bumpers.
Disposition: Citation Issued
Warrant Arrest
Roy Daryl Wilkerson Arrested on Warrant
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (S) Wilkerson, Roy Daryl (64), Roseburg
Charge(s): Warrant-FTA Offensive Littering/Prohibited Camping Criminal (Roseburg PD)
Details: Police reported: Officers located Wilkerson in his camp located at 200 SE Pine Street and knew he had an un-worked RPD warrant. The warrant was confirmed and he was taken into custody without incident.
Disposition: Lodged at Corrections
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