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Teen Released After Allegedly Bringing Gun to Yoncalla High School

Teen Released After Allegedly Bringing Gun to Yoncalla High School

An 18-year-old Yoncalla student was arrested after allegedly bringing a gun to school earlier this month. Taylor Haydon Larson was released on the condition he stay away from campus. He faces two weapons charges after a video showing a pistol in a school bathroom led to his arrest.

Arrest Made After Firearm Video Surfaces at Yoncalla High School

Arrest Made After Firearm Video Surfaces at Yoncalla High School

A student was arrested after a video on social media showed a firearm brought onto Yoncalla High School grounds. Authorities say there was no active threat, and Principal Chelsea Ross urged students to report safety concerns, calling communication critical. The investigation remains ongoing.

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Fatal Winston-Area Hit-and-Run Crash

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Fatal Winston-Area Hit-and-Run Crash

UPDATE: OSP arrested Brandon James Jensen, 41, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed Dustin Rios, 30, on Highway 42 near Winston. Jensen faces charges of failure to perform the duties of a driver and tampering with evidence. The crash happened early Oct. 12, 2025.

New Reedsport Police K9 Helps Lead to Methamphetamine Seizure

New Reedsport Police K9 Helps Lead to Methamphetamine Seizure

Reedsport Police K9 Snow helped officers seize over two ounces of methamphetamine during a May traffic stop, leading to multiple felony charges against 47-year-old Robert Strebendt of Florence. He remains in the Douglas County Jail on $15,000 bail and is due back in court Friday.

Roseburg Man Faces Multiple Charges After Two-Day Crime Spree and Jail Outburst

Roseburg Man Faces Multiple Charges After Two-Day Crime Spree and Jail Outburst

Jeremy Brett Vroman, 48, faces multiple felony charges after allegedly committing two crimes in one day, including a daycare burglary and breaking a home’s window. He appeared via video from jail after refusing to attend his arraignment and has declined a court-appointed attorney.

[National News] Florida Man Arrested for Arson in Deadly Palisades Fire That Killed 12

[National News] Florida Man Arrested for Arson in Deadly Palisades Fire That Killed 12

A Florida man has been arrested for allegedly starting the blaze that became January’s deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, which killed 12 and destroyed thousands of homes. Officials say 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht first set a smaller fire that later reignited amid strong winds.

Major Drug Arrest in Roseburg Nets Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

Major Drug Arrest in Roseburg Nets Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

A Roseburg man was arrested after deputies found 48.3 grams of fentanyl and 11 grams of meth. Detectives say 47-year-old Clinton Reed admitted to planning a fentanyl sale. He faces multiple charges for unlawful delivery and possession of controlled substances.