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Man Arrested After Escaping From Douglas County Courthouse

Man Arrested After Escaping From Douglas County Courthouse

Deputies arrested 38-year-old Jesse Dewbre after he fled the Douglas County Courthouse Tuesday when a judge ordered him into custody. He was later found at his home and surrendered. Dewbre faces escape and warrant charges; bail set at $100,000.

DINT raid in Oakland yields firearms, narcotics, suspected stolen property

DINT raid in Oakland yields firearms, narcotics, suspected stolen property

DINT seized 15 firearms, narcotics, cash, and suspected stolen property during a Monday raid on Wells Road in Oakland, Ore., court records say. Caleb Plueard, 42, and Erica Hewlett, 44, were arrested and charged; bail set at $70,000 and $15,000.

Sutherlin Woman Faces Multiple Charges in Ongoing Investigation

Sutherlin Woman Faces Multiple Charges in Ongoing Investigation

A Sutherlin woman was released from jail after being charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse, witness tampering, and evidence tampering. Prosecutors added a Measure 11 charge of first-degree sexual abuse. She is due in Douglas County Circuit Court Friday.

Roseburg Man Faces New Sex Abuse Charges Following Prior Conviction

Roseburg Man Faces New Sex Abuse Charges Following Prior Conviction

Jerry Lee Thacker, 58, of Roseburg, already convicted of sex crimes against a minor, was arraigned on 15 new counts involving another alleged victim over more than a decade. He waived his right to a speedy trial and remains in custody.

Myrtle Creek Woman Arraigned Following Child Injury Incident

Myrtle Creek Woman Arraigned Following Child Injury Incident

Kati Ann Steensland, 31, of Myrtle Creek, was arraigned after a child was injured in Canyonville when her pickup reportedly ran over the child’s arm. She faces multiple misdemeanor charges and one felony hit-and-run charge. Bail was set at $10,000.

Bandon Man Indicted on Hundreds of Charges Tied to Game Park Investigation

Bandon Man Indicted on Hundreds of Charges Tied to Game Park Investigation

A Bandon man has been indicted on 371 charges tied to the West Coast Game Park, including hundreds of animal neglect counts, wildlife violations, drug crimes, and unlawful possession of a machine gun. Prosecutors also added a felony racketeering charge.

Mother arrested after 5-year-old son reportedly overdoses on meth in Roseburg

Mother arrested after 5-year-old son reportedly overdoses on meth in Roseburg

A Roseburg woman was arrested after her 5-year-old son overdosed on meth early Sunday. Police say she admitted the child accessed her drugs. After receiving Narcan, he was hospitalized. She faces a charge of endangering the welfare of a minor.