Police Log: October 21, 2026

Roseburg police reported five incidents Oct. 21, including an arrest for failure to register as a sex offender, a warrant arrest, drinking in public, prohibited camping, and recovery of a stolen vehicle.

Police Log: October 21, 2026

Roseburg Police Log: October 21, 2026

Roseburg police reported five incidents in the latest patrol log, including failure to register as a sex offender, drinking in public, a warrant arrest, prohibited camping, and recovery of a stolen vehicle. Dates and times are listed as provided by Roseburg Police.

Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

William Leo Young, 55, arrested on failure to register and parole violation charges

Case: 266319
Date/Time: 10/21/2026 • 0958
Location: 419 NE Winchester St, Roseburg
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (S) Young, William Leo (55), Roseburg
Charge(s): Failure to Register as a Sex Offender (Felony)
Parole Violation
Details: Police reported: Officers responded to the above location because they were called by a Parole Officer who was reporting that his client, Young, had moved addresses and had failed to register as a sex offender at his new address. Young admitted to the crime and was taken into custody without issue and transported to Douglas County Corrections.
Disposition: Lodged at Corrections.
City Ordinance Violation

Christian David Meyer, 57, cited for drinking in public at Riverside Park North

Case: 266324
Date/Time: 10/21/2026 • 1403
Location: 450 SE Spruce St (Riverside Park North), Roseburg
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (S) Meyer, Christian David (57), Roseburg
Charge(s): Drinking in Public
Details: Police reported: While leaving another call for service at the above location, officers saw Meyer walking through the park with an open alcoholic beverage in his hand. Officers informed Meyer that it was a City Ordinance Violation to be Drinking in Public. Meyer said that he thought he could drink in public, which he cannot. He was cited for Drinking in Public and issued his first City Expulsion Warning because the violation occurred in the Enhanced Law Enforcement Area. The beverage was poured out, and the container was disposed of.
Disposition: Cited and released on scene, issued a city Expulsion warning Form.
Warrant Arrest

Brian Andrew Hamshar, 48, arrested on outstanding warrants

Case: 266327, 261802
Date/Time: 10/21/2026 • 1819
Location: 1700 block NW Eden St., Roseburg
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (S) Hamshar, Brian Andrew (48) Roseburg
Charge(s): Warrant - Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine (RPD)
Warrant - Failure to Appear for DUII (Florence PD)
Warrant - Failure to Appear for Theft II (Cottage Grove PD)
Details: Police reported: Officers saw Hamshar and knew he had an active warrant for his arrest. Dispatch advised Hamshar had three active warrants for his arrest and confirmed them. Hamshar was detained without incident before transport to Douglas County Corrections.
Disposition: Hamshar was cited in lieu of custody on the Cottage Grove warrant and lodged on the remaining warrants.
Prohibited Camping

Marvin Dale Engman, 50, cited for prohibited camping

Case: 266329
Date/Time: 10/21/2026 • 2052 hours
Location: 410 SE Spruce St, Roseburg
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (S) Engman, Marvin Dale (50) Roseburg
Charge(s): Prohibited Camping
Details: Police reported: Officers contacted Martin while he was in a sleeping bag in a prohibited area. He was issued a citation and released.
Disposition: Citation issued.
Source clarification: The person listed in the police log is Marvin Dale Engman. The narrative refers to “Martin.” Both are reproduced as provided.
Recovered Stolen Vehicle

Halina Dolores Jefferson, 41, arrested after police locate reported stolen vehicle at Redwood Inn

Case: 266325
Date/Time: 10/21/2026 • 1617
Location: 790 NW Garden Valley Blvd., Roseburg (Redwood Inn)
Officer(s): RPD
Person(s): (S) Jefferson, Halina Dolores (41) Myrtle Creek
Charge(s): UUV
Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
Vehicle(s): 2017 Ford F150
Details: Police reported: Officers received information from another agency regarding a stolen vehicle. While on patrol, officers located the vehicle in the parking lot of the Redwood Inn. Jefferson was observed exiting the vehicle and was contacted. At the time of the contact Jefferson was in possession of the keys to the vehicle. Jefferson was taking into custody without incident. Dispatch confirmed the vehicle was stolen out of Medford, Oregon. The victim was contacted. The vehicle was removed from LEDS/NCIC as stolen.
Disposition: Jefferson was lodged at Corrections. Roseburg Towing responded and took possession of the vehicle, which they arranged to tow to Medford.

Source: City of Roseburg Police Patrol Log received October 22, 2026, containing five entries dated October 21.

Note to readers: All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Dates, times, names, and spellings are listed as provided by Roseburg Police. “Lodged” generally refers to someone being booked into jail or corrections. These logs do not represent all incidents or their final outcomes.