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#ClackamasWildfires UPDATE (Sept. 17, 4 p.m.): NEW evacuation-level reductions - 09/17/20

- 09/17/20 UPDATE (Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, 4 p.m.) -- NEW EVACUATION-LEVEL REDUCTIONS Effective immediately (Thursday, Sept. 17), the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office -- in collaboration with the Riverside Fire Incident Management Team SWA Team 1, Clackamas Fire District #1, Molalla Rural Fire Protection District #73, Colton Rural Fire Protection District #70, the Oregon Department of Forestry, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Oregon Department of Transportation -- is announcing additional reductions to evacuation levels. Please refer to the Wildfire Evacuation Zones map to see if your area has been changed:

https://ccgis-mapservice.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=fe0525732f1a4f679b75a5ccf1c84b30 Details on level changes: All areas west of State Highway 213, as well as additional areas surrounding Oregon City have been returned to “normal” status , with no evacuation level assigned.

, with no evacuation level assigned. Areas between Molalla and Scotts Mills, and areas northwest of the Unger fire have been reduced to Level 1 “Ready” (green).

An area northwest of Estacada has been reduced to Level 2 “Set” (yellow).

Areas encompassing the Dowty Fire, Unger Fire, and Riverside Fire remain at Level 3 “Go” (red).

The Mt. Hood National Forrest remains under a closure order. The Sheriff’s Office and the Emergency Operations Center want to caution residents who are returning to their homes to be aware of the following: Stay out of Level 3 evacuation areas and respect road closures – Increased traffic in these areas creates additional safety concerns for firefighters and other first responders operating in these areas.

Increased traffic in these areas creates additional safety concerns for firefighters and other first responders operating in these areas. Monitor your evacuation level area and be “Ready” or “Set” to evacuate if conditions change.

to evacuate if conditions change. Be on the lookout for downed powerlines, roadway debris or other hazards.

for downed powerlines, roadway debris or other hazards. Do NOT bring your livestock back to your home at this time.

to your home at this time. Report criminal damage or theft to your home by calling non-emergency dispatch at (503) 655-8211.

to your home by calling non-emergency dispatch at (503) 655-8211. Residents are encouraged to stay inside due to poor air quality. Details: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/Pages/aqi.aspx

Details: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/Pages/aqi.aspx Conserve water usage.

Refer to Clackamas County's resource page for additional information: https://www.clackamas.us/wildfires/returning-to-your-home [END UPDATE] EARLIER (Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, 1 p.m.) -- NEW EVACUATION LEVEL REDUCTIONS Effective immediately (Wednesday, Sept. 16), the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office -- in collaboration with the Riverside Fire Incident Management Team SWA Team 1, the Office of the Oregon State Fire Marshal, the Oregon Department of Forestry, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Oregon Department of Transportation -- is announcing additional reductions to evacuation levels in many areas of the county. Please refer to the Wildfire Evacuation Zones map to see if your area has been changed:

https://ccgis-mapservice.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=fe0525732f1a4f679b75a5ccf1c84b30 Details on changes: The cities of Oregon City, Canby, and Sandy have been returned to “normal” status , with no evacuation level assigned.

, with no evacuation level assigned. The city of Molalla is now at Level 1 “Ready” (green).

The city of Estacada is now at Level 2 “Set” (yellow).

Areas encompassing the Dowty Fire, Unger Fire, and Riverside Fire remain at Level 3 “Go” (red).

The Mt. Hood National Forrest remains under a closure order. The Sheriff’s Office and the Emergency Operations Center also want to caution residents who are returning to their homes to be aware of the following: Stay out of Level 3 evacuation areas and respect road closures – Increased traffic in these areas creates additional safety concerns for firefighters and other first responders operating in these areas.

Increased traffic in these areas creates additional safety concerns for firefighters and other first responders operating in these areas. Monitor your evacuation level area and be “Ready” or “Set” to evacuate if conditions change.

to evacuate if conditions change. Be on the lookout for downed powerlines, roadway debris or other hazards.

for downed powerlines, roadway debris or other hazards. Do NOT bring your livestock back to your home at this time.

to your home at this time. Report criminal damage or theft to your home by calling non-emergency dispatch at 503-655-8211.

to your home by calling non-emergency dispatch at Residents are encouraged to stay inside due to poor air quality: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/Pages/aqi.aspx

due to poor air quality: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/Pages/aqi.aspx Conserve water usage.

Refer to the Clackamas County EOC resource page for additional information: https://www.clackamas.us/wildfires/returning-to-your-home [END UPDATE] EARLIER (Sept. 14, 2020, 2 p.m.) -- EVACUATION LEVELS REDUCED IN SOME AREAS Effective immediately (Monday, Sept. 14), the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Riverside Fire Incident Management Team SWA Team 1, the Office of the Oregon State Fire Marshal, the Oregon Department of Forestry, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Oregon Department of Transportation, is announcing additional reductions to evacuation levels in some areas. Please refer to the Wildfire Evacuation Zones map for specific areas included:

https://ccgis-mapservice.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=fe0525732f1a4f679b75a5ccf1c84b30 Details: Level 2 “Set” (Yellow) to Level 1 “Ready” (Green): An area south of the cities of Oregon City and Canby, encompassing some portions of the Mulino and Monitor areas. Level 3 “Go” (Red) to Level 2 “Set” (Yellow): An area east of Oregon City encompassing some portions of the Redland, Beavercreek and Highland areas.

An area south of the city of Sandy, encompassing some portions of the Eagle Creek, Firwood, and Wildcat Mountain areas. The Sheriff’s Office and the Emergency Operations Center want to caution returning residents to be aware of the following: Monitor your evacuation level area be “Ready” or “Set” to evacuate if conditions change.

to evacuate if conditions change. Be on the lookout for downed powerlines or other hazards.

Do NOT bring your livestock back to your home at this time.

Stay inside as much as possible during this period of poor air quality. Air quality remains extremely poor due to wildfire smoke. Residents are encouraged to stay inside. Keep an eye on https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/Pages/aqi.aspx and other resources below for air-quality updates. [END UPDATE] EARLIER (Sept. 13, 2020, 7:05 p.m.) -- CITY OF MOLALLA EVACUATION LEVEL REDUCED TO LEVEL 2 Effective immediately (Sunday, Sept. 13), the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is reducing the evacuation level from Level 3 (Red) to Level 2 (Yellow) for the City of Molalla and some areas north and southwest of Molalla. Please refer to the Wildfire Evacuation Zones map for specific areas included. This change in the evacuation level allows the residents of Molalla to return home. The Sheriff’s Office and the Emergency Operations Center want to caution returning residents to be aware of the following: You are still at a Level 2 evacuation. “Be Set” to evacuate if conditions change.

“Be Set” to evacuate if conditions change. Be on the lookout for downed powerlines or other hazards.

Do NOT bring your livestock back to your home at this time.

Keep bags packed and be ready to leave (Level 2, "Be Set")

Stay inside as much as possible during this period of poor air quality. The Sheriff's Office made the decision in collaboration with the Riverside Fire Incident Management Team SWA Team 1, the Office of the Oregon State Fire Marshal, the Oregon Department of Forestry, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Oregon Department of Transportation. Air quality remains extremely poor due to wildfire smoke. Residents are encouraged to stay inside. Keep an eye on https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/Pages/aqi.aspx and other resources below for air-quality updates. [END UPDATE] EARLIER (Sept. 13, 2020, 12:43 p.m.) -- #CLACKAMASWILDFIRES UPDATE: URBAN AREAS REMOVED FROM LEVEL 1; INCLUDES WILSONVILLE, LAKE OSWEGO, WEST LINN, CLACKAMAS, HAPPY VALLEY, GLADSTONE, MILWAUKIE, TUALATIN Effective immediately (Sunday, Sept. 13), the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is dropping the evacuation level from Level 1 to Normal for Wilsonville, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Clackamas, Happy Valley, Gladstone, Tualatin, Milwaukie, and some areas near Boring and Damascus. The newly revised fire-evacuation map is here:

https://ccgis-mapservice.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=fe0525732f1a4f679b75a5ccf1c84b30 IMPORTANT: There are NO reductions in Level 3 ("Go") or Level 2 (“Set”) areas at this time. The Sheriff's Office made the decision in collaboration with the Riverside Fire Incident Management Team SWA Team 1, Office of the Oregon State Fire Marshal, Oregon Department of Forestry, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Oregon Department of Transportation. Air quality remains extremely poor due to wildfire smoke. Residents are encouraged to stay inside. Keep an eye on https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/Pages/aqi.aspx and other resources below for air-quality updates. #ClackamasWildfires RESOURCE LINKS FOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY: Official updates on the Riverside Fire:

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7174/

Hotline: 541-638-0668 Clackamas County wildfire updates:

https://www.clackamas.us/wildfires

Hotline: 503-655-8224 Clackamas County wildfire evacuation map:

https://ccgis-mapservice.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=fe0525732f1a4f679b75a5ccf1c84b30 Clackamas County Disaster Management encourages people to sign up for PublicAlerts -- it allows county residents to opt-in to receive critical wildfire emergency messaging via email, phone call, and text. Sign up now at data://D4FA9F6F-2A7D-4ADD-A85D-946B67190974/Clackamas%20County%20Disaster%20Management%20is%20encouraging%20people%20to%20sign%20up%20for%20PublicAlerts%20--%20it%20allows%20county%20residents%20to%20opt-in%20to%20receive%20critical%20wildfire%20emergency%20messaging%20via%20email,%20phone%20call,%20and%20text.%20Sign%20up%20now%20at%20https:/www.clackamas.us/dm/publicalerts">https://www.clackamas.us/dm/publicalerts Wildfire resource from the State of Oregon — including a Fires & Hotspots Map, Air Quality Index info, a list of experts to follow, and more:

https://wildfire.oregon.gov Air quality updates: Oregon DEQ -- https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/Pages/aqi.aspx

-- https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/Pages/aqi.aspx AirNow: https://www.airnow.gov

https://www.airnow.gov Oregon Smoke Blog -- http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com Curfew information from the Clackamas County Commissioners:

https://www.clackamas.us/news/2020-09-11/clackamas-county-establishes-curfew-during-wildfire-crisis-the-curfew-is-effective-immediately-between-10-pm-and-6-am PublicAlerts "Wildfire 2020" resource page:

https://www.publicalerts.org/Hazards/Wildfire-2020 INFORMATION ON FIRE EVACUATION LEVELS: Level 1: BE READY for potential evacuation. You should be aware of the danger that exists in the area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system. Level 2: BE SET to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntary relocate to a shelter or with family and friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. This may be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates. Level 3: GO! Evacuate now! Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive. [END]

Taleina_Renee_Johnson.JPG UPDATE w/ NEW STATS, STORIES: MORE tales from the #ClackamasWildfire patrols: hundreds of calls met by dozens of deputies; recent arrests detailed (Photo) - 09/16/20

- 09/16/20 ADDITIONAL UPDATE (Sept. 16, 6:59 p.m.): A crime-analyst map showing "Reported Crimes & Arrests within Evacuation Boundaries from Sept 8 @ 0000 hours to Sept. 16 @ 1230 hours" is now also attached. UPDATE (Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m.) -- MORE TALES FROM THE #ClackamasWildfire PATROLS Dropbox link with photos and videos from patrol cases:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/19kyfmzmmv52yu1/AABvQ4qREfRTSuaHqOH3eyQMa?dl=0 Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies continue to step up their patrols of impacted areas and evacuated zones during the #ClackamasWildfires. STATS UPDATE (Sept. 15, 2020): Between Sept. 8, 2020 and Tuesday morning, Sept. 15, the Sheriff's Office made: 13 arrests in Level 2 and Level 3 evacuation zones, with some suspects booked on multiple charges including: Criminal Trespass

Burglary II

Possession of Burglary Tools/Theft Device

Recklessly Endangering

Theft I

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon

Attempt to Elude a Police Officer

Resisting Arrest

Interfering with a Peace Officer

4 warrant arrests Thirty-five criminal reports have been taken in Level 2 and Level 3 evacuation zones, and there have been 470 self-initiated activity calls in Level 2 and Level 3 evacuation zones, including: 76 subject stops

72 premise checks

166 traffic stops

156 suspicious vehicle stops The Sheriff's Office is investigating and following up on all criminal complaints. We continue to encourage people to send reports to us of criminal activity. Anyone directly witnessing criminal activity in progress should contact to the Sheriff's Office by calling 911 (IMPORTANT: FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY) and the Sheriff's Non-Emergency Line at 503-655-8211 to report crimes not in progress. Tips on suspected criminal activity can also be submitted to the Sheriff's Office Tip Line at 503-723-4949 or https://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/tip . Here are details on a few more recent calls from the enhanced fire-zone patrols: CCSO Case # 20-019642

Sept. 13, 4:28 p.m.

SUSPICIOUS-VEHICLE CALL LEADS TO RECOVERY OF STOLEN FORD FOCUS A property owner off S. Marquam Circle, south of Molalla, called to report a suspicious car parked on his property when he showed up to check on his place. The suspicious vehicle -- a blue Ford Focus sedan -- ended up being a stolen car out of Molalla. Sometime between Sept. 10 and Sept. 12, the Ford had been stolen from a Molalla residence while the owner was evacuated. The owner had returned to her residence to find her vehicle missing. The vehicle was returned to its owner. There are currently no suspects in this case. Anyone with tips is encouraged to contact us using the Sheriff's Office Tip Line at 503-723-4949 or https://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/tip -- please reference CCSO Case # 20-019642. Photos of the car recovery are in the Dropbox folder. CCSO Case # 20-019607

Sept. 13, 8:47 a.m.

SUSPICIOUS-VEHICLE REPORT LEADS TO PURSUIT, DRUG ARRESTS On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 13, deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of S. Springwater Rd. near S. Feldheimer Rd., in the Level 3 evacuation area. The vehicle was reported to have gas cans on its exterior, and was occupied by two white males who were not known to the reporting party. A deputy patrolling the area located the vehicle driving on S. Springwater Road, and initiated a traffic stop for a faulty brake light. The driver slowly came to a stop. As the deputy approached the vehicle on foot, the driver rapidly drove away in an attempt to flee. Other patrol units in the area responded to assist with the pursuit. An Oregon State Police trooper was able to deploy spike strips -- a device used to safely deflate the suspect vehicle's tires -- in an attempt to bring the pursuit to a stop. As the vehicle continued fleeing, a deputy attempted a Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) maneuver -- an intentional spinning of the vehicle to cause it to stop -- which was unsuccessful. However, it apparently encouraged the driver to abandon his flight, as he stopped his vehicle and surrendered. The driver stated he fled because he was scared and believed he had a warrant for his arrest. He said he was in the area to help his dad move, but was unable to provide his dad's address. A search of the vehicle revealed heroin, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a dagger, an air-powered pistol replica, an assortment of shaved vehicle keys, and a single firework, as well as various hand and power tools. Both subjects were transported to an area hospital for treatment of pre-existing medical conditions. The driver -- Ryan Burnette, 31 of Vancouver, WA -- was charged with: Attempt to Elude a Police Officer

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin)

Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine)

Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon

Possession of Burglar Tools The passenger -- Justin Valente, 32, of Portland -- was charged with: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin)

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)

Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon

Possession of Burglar Tools Photos from the arrest are in the above-linked Dropbox folder. CCSO Case # 20-019802

Sept. 15, 2020, 2:44 p.m.

K9 GRIMM ASSISTS IN DRUG-BUST TRAFFIC STOP; STOLEN YARD TOOLS RECOVERED In the afternoon on Sept. 15, deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle -- a white Ford Taurus pulling into multiple driveways in the Spangler Road / Beavercreek Road area in Beavercreek. Deputies located the suspicious white Taurus off Hwy. 213, in Wagon Wheel Park. The vehicle's tags were expired and its passenger taillight was out. Deputies made contact. In the vehicle: Paul Theodore Nichols, 32, and Taleina Renee Johnson, 32. Both are well-known to local authorities. In the back seat: a Stihl leaf-blower, sitting on a number of bags. K9 Grimm was present at the call, and is trained and certified to detect the odors of cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. Grimm alerted on the vehicle. Deputies quickly located methamphetamine in Ms. Johnson's purse. Meanwhile, Mr. Nichols turned out to be in possession of a stolen Pacific Pride gas card and heroin. Also, the leaf-blower turned out to be stolen -- possibly part of a spate of yard-tool thefts in the area during the county's state of emergency. Paul Nichols and Ms. Johnson were transported by Parole & Probation to the Clackamas County Jail without incident, and the vehicle was towed. Photos from the arrest are in the above-linked Dropbox folder. If you know of any other criminal activity involving Nichols or Johnson, contact the Sheriff's Office Tip Line at 503-723-4949 or https://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/tip , referencing CCSO Case # 20-019802. Dropbox link with photos and videos from patrol cases:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/19kyfmzmmv52yu1/AABvQ4qREfRTSuaHqOH3eyQMa?dl=0 [END UPDATE] EARLIER (Sept. 12, 2020, 9:57 p.m.) -- TALES FROM THE #CLACKAMASWILDFIRE PATROLS: HUNDREDS OF CALLS MET BY DOZENS OF DEPUTIES; RECENT ARRESTS DETAILED UPDATE: Additional clarifying language added to third paragraph re: number of patrol calls. Dropbox folder containing photos/video from CCSO Case #s 20-019434, 20-019515, and 20-019516:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/19kyfmzmmv52yu1/AABvQ4qREfRTSuaHqOH3eyQMa?dl=0 Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies continue to step up their patrols of impacted areas and evacuated zones during the #ClackamasWildfires, watching for potential burglaries and other criminal activity as they work to keep the county safe. Twenty-six deputies, two Multnomah County Sheriff's Office deputies and eight Oregon State Police troopers were working Level 2 and Level 3 areas last night (Sept. 11). From Sept. 8-10, deputies responded to nearly 330 calls in the county's Level 2 and Level 3 fire areas. This is a 405% increase over the number of calls fielded on Sept. 5-7. Most of these calls are related to reports of suspicious vehicles and people and concerns about potential burglaries. The vast majority were determined to be non-criminal in nature. From Sept. 5-10, the increased patrols in Level 2 and Level 3 fire areas resulted in the following totals: 31 incidents with case numbers, encompassing 47 different offenses;

incidents with case numbers, encompassing different offenses; 12 named suspects in 10 of those 31 cases;

named suspects in 10 of those 31 cases; and 10 arrests on 16 offenses -- including DUII, Theft I, Violation of Restraining Order, domestic violence (harassment and felony strangulation), possession of heroin and meth, and criminal trespass. Here's a roundup of a few recent arrests. Photos from all three cases are in the above-linked Dropbox folder. CCSO Case # 20-019515

Sept. 11, 2:35 p.m. TWO ARRESTED WHILE TRYING TO STEAL GOOD SAMARITAN TRAILER A Good Samaritan couple were traveling around affected areas of Clackamas County, helping people evacuating from Level 3 fire-evacuation zones. The couple got a flat tire on the trailer they were using to help others. They unhooked the trailer and went to get supplies to fix the tire, leaving the trailer on Judd Road in Eagle Creek. While they were gone, two suspects -- Buck Adam Nickel, 41, of Estacada, and Kimberlee Tipton, 52, of Milwaukie -- found the trailer and decided to help themselves. Our deputy contacted the suspects -- and quickly learned they were in the middle of stealing the trailer. The male suspect also had a concealed .357 handgun. Buck Nickel was arrested for Theft I and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. His bail was set at $12,500. A booking photo is in the Dropbox folder. Kimberlee Tipton was cited for Theft I. The owners of the trailer were reportedly very happy when they arrived back at the scene and saw the suspects in custody. CCSO Case # 20-019434

Sept. 10, 10:59 a.m. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE REPORT LEADS TO ESTACADA METH, HEROIN BUST Just before 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, an Estacada resident called to report a maroon SUV with three passengers in his driveway near Rainbow Road, in a rural part of Clackamas County. The subjects fled the scene when confronted. While en route to the scene, our deputies spotted the suspect maroon SUV leaving the area around 11:21 a.m. The deputy stopped the vehicle near SE Coupland Road and SE Porter Road. Two men and a woman were in the vehicle. The driver -- Trevor Irish, 42 -- had a suspended license for unpaid tickets. He was cited. The front passenger -- Andrew Eric Roberts-Nichols, 32, was found to be in possession of heroin. He was also on probation for mail theft. He was arrested and transported to Clackamas County Jail on a felony heroin charge. A booking photo is in the Dropbox folder, as well as video from the arrest. Back-seat passenger Holly Fawn Fay, 32, was cited for heroin possession and a warrant for possession of methamphetamine. She was also on probation for a drug conviction. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were also found in the SUV. The SUV was towed. CCSO Case # 20-019516

Sept. 11, 2:12 p.m. DEPUTIES BUST GENERATOR/TOOL HEIST NEAR MULINO In the afternoon on Sept. 11, deputies on enhanced patrols were dispatched to a report of two suspicious individuals possibly walking onto a property on Ringo Road, near Mulino. Deputies arrived and contacted several subjects. Two of them were James Dean Shotwell, 34, and Sandy Faye Lenox, 34. After an investigation, deputies determined that Shotwell and Lenox had stolen two gas-powered generators, a box of hand tools including a cordless drill, two leaf blowers, and at least one gas can from a neighboring property. Shotwell and Lenox were each arrested and transported to Clackamas County Jail on charges of Theft I and Burglary II. Booking photos are in the Dropbox folder. During the call, a stolen John Deere Gator side-by-side utility vehicle was also located in a nearby wooded area. Shotwell had the key to this stolen utility vehicle in his pocket. The John Deere had been stolen out of Molalla, and Molalla PD made an additional arrest of another suspect in that case: Duane Schlip, 56, of Molalla. More stolen property has also been located at the address, including a Polaris Ranger side-by-side utility vehicle. Deputies are currently seeking to reunite stolen items with victims; contact the Sheriff's Office at 503-655-8211 or 503-723-4949 (referencing CCSO Case # 20-019516) if you're missing a Polaris Ranger side-by-side or have had other property recently stolen in the area. Photos and video from the three cases can be found in this Dropbox folder:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/19kyfmzmmv52yu1/AABvQ4qREfRTSuaHqOH3eyQMa?dl=0 [END] Attached Media Files: Taleina_Renee_Johnson.JPG , RecoveredTools.jpg , Paul_Theodore_Nichols.jpg , 20-019642-StolenVehicleRecovery2.JPG , 20-019642-StolenVehicleRecovery1.JPG , JustinValente.jpg , 20-019607-ArrestScene2.JPG , 20-019607-ArrestScene1.JPG , ArrestMap.png

Isidro_Aguilera_Jr_MCSO_Booking_photo.jpg Wilsonville PD deputy arrests murder suspect wanted out of Marion County (Photo) - 09/14/20

- 09/14/20 Please reference CCSO Case # 20-019616 On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 13, a deputy contracted to Wilsonville Police was on patrol when he observed a male along the side of SW Boones Ferry Rd. near SW Nike Dr. The deputy noticed the man was acting strangely and had a belt around his neck. The deputy attempted to contact the man in order to do a welfare check, but the male was uncooperative. While checking if the man was okay, the deputy noticed a distinctive tattoo on the man's face. The deputy recalled a recent information bulletin out of Woodburn, OR for a murder suspect with a matching face tattoo. The deputy identified the male as being the wanted murder suspect: Isidro Patricio Aguilera Jr., 38, of Woodburn. The deputy confirmed that Mr. Aguilera had a warrant for Murder, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm out of Marion County, Oregon. Mr. Aguilera was arrested for his outstanding warrant and transported to Clackamas County Jail. He is currently housed in Marion County Jail; his booking photo is attached. Complete booking info is here: https://apps.co.marion.or.us/jailrosters/mccf_roster.html# Please direct all follow-up questions to the Woodburn Police Department. Their original press release on Isidro Patricio Aguilera Jr. can be found below: https://flashalert.net/id/Woodburn-Police Three Clackamas County cities -- Happy Valley, Estacada and Wilsonville -- contract with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office to provide municipal police services. [END] ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASES FROM WOODBURN PD: UPDATE:Woodburn Homicide Suspect Arrested in Wilsonville. 09/14/20 Case # 20-9563 UPDATE 2: Monday, September 14, 2020 - Woodburn, OR - On Sunday, September 13 at 10:20 A.M., Wilsonville Police contacted Woodburn homicide suspect, Isidro Aguilera Jr., at South West 95th Avenue and Ridder Road in Wilsonville. Aguilera Jr. was arrested without incident. Woodburn detectives were notified and Aguilera Jr. was later transported to the Marion County Jail. The Woodburn Police Department is asking anyone with information about Aguilera Jr.’s whereabouts since September 5, 2020, to contact Woodburn police at 503-982-2345. UPDATE: 1 Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - Woodburn, OR - On September 5, at 11:45 P.M., the Woodburn Police Department (WPD) responded to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of Oswald Street in Woodburn. Officers arrived and found a 27-year-old male, later identified as Javier Montes-Reyes, who had been shot and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The suspect in the homicide has been identified as 38-year-old Isidro Aguilar Jr. (Photo included) WPD is asking anyone with information about the case or Aguilar’s whereabouts to contact Woodburn Police at 503-982-2345. ORIGINAL: Sunday, September 6, 2020 - Woodburn, OR - On September 5, at 11:45 P.M., the Woodburn Police Department (WPD) responded to a report of a shooting victim at the 200 block of Oswald Street in Woodburn. Officers arrived and found a deceased adult male at the location. The suspect in the shooting had fled the scene prior to police arrival. This is an active investigation and WPD is being assisted by the Marion County District Attorney’s Office and Marion County Medical-Legal Death Investigators. WPD is asking anyone with information to contact the department at 503-982-2345. ### Attached Media Files: Isidro_Aguilera_Jr_MCSO_Booking_photo.jpg

Sheriff's Office sets up #ClackamasWildfires roadblocks for enhanced public, firefighter safety in active fire scenes - 09/14/20

- 09/14/20 The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office has set up four manned security roadblocks to enhance firefighter and public safety in areas of the county impacted by the current wildfires. Effective immediately, these roadblocks are in operation at: South Elwood Road at Hwy. 211;

South Shibley Road at Hwy. 211;

Hwy. 211 at Hwy. 224;

and Hwy. 224 east of Fall Creek. Law enforcement will not allow access through these roadblocks unless the person requesting entrance: Lives within the blocked area; Is assisting a person who lives in the blocked area; or Has another reasonable explanation for entering the area. Law enforcement will also advise those entering the area to drive slowly as they enter an active fire scene with fire personnel in roadways and on private property. [END]

UPDATE -- CHANGE IN CURFEW ZONES: Clackamas County establishes curfew during wildfire crisis - 09/13/20

- 09/13/20 UPDATE (Sunday, Sept. 13) -- CHANGE IN CURFEW ZONES The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is making adjustments to the curfew enacted on Thursday, Sept. 10. Effective immediately, the curfew will ONLY be in effect in the Level 2 ("Be set") and Level 3 ("Go") evacuation zones. These zones are indicated on the Clackamas County Wildfire Evacuation Zones web page. Level 2 is indicated by the yellow-colored zone, and Level 3 is indicated by the red-colored zone. Curfew hours in those zones remain the same, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The curfew is lifted in all other areas of the county NOT at Level 2 or Level 3. Although the weather predictions are in our favor, the fire conditions can change rapidly. The curfew will be based on the Clackamas County Wildfire Evacuation Zones map. Please check back to the linked map for the most current evacuation zones. Our goal is to lift the curfew as quickly and safely as possible. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office continues to have an increased patrol presence, with extra deputies patrolling the evacuation areas to enforce the curfew, protect people’s property, and hold offenders accountable. EARLIER (Sept. 10, 2020) -- Clackamas County establishes curfew during wildfire crisis; curfew effective immediately between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. In response to the wildfire state of emergency, Clackamas County is enacting a curfew, effective immediately. Today (Thursday, Sept. 10), in the interest of public safety, the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners has enacted a curfew in all areas of Clackamas County. This follows the BCC's Sept. 8 declaration of a state of emergency and this week's Level 3 evacuations covering much of Clackamas County. The curfew covers all areas of Clackamas County. From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting tonight (Sept. 10), no persons other than those working in life- and property-saving activities (or civilian employees at night-shift jobs) may be upon the streets or public places. The curfew does not apply to first responders and community members working to relocate during the wildfire evacuations. In addition to enforcing the curfew, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office will step up deputy patrols in Level 3 areas of the county where an evacuation order is in place. In addition, residents are urged to report any suspicious activity to the Sheriff's Office by calling 911 (as appropriate) or the Sheriff's Non-Emergency Line at 503-655-8211. Tips on suspected criminal activity can also be submitted to the Sheriff's Office Tip Line at 503-723-4949 or https://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/tip . “We know this is a stressful time for county residents, and we understand people’s concerns about possible increased criminal activity in evacuated areas” said Sheriff Craig Roberts. “We are stepping up our presence in response to the fires, and appreciate everyone's patience as we work together,” added Sheriff Roberts. “The curfew allows us to focus our patrol and evacuation efforts during this unprecedented wildfire crisis. I urge people to stay out of Level 3 evacuation zones -- for their own safety and the safety of others." A copy of the emergency declaration is attached as a PDF. [END] Attached Media Files: BCC-EmergencyDeclaration.pdf

#ClackamasWildfires UPDATE: Canby, Oregon City, Sandy reduced from Level 2 to Level 1 - 09/12/20

- 09/12/20 Effective immediately (Saturday evening, Sept. 12), the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is dropping the evacuation level for the Cities of Canby, Oregon City and Sandy from Level 2 ("Set") to Level 1 ("Ready"). The newly revised fire-evacuation map is here:

https://ccgis-mapservice.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=fe0525732f1a4f679b75a5ccf1c84b30 IMPORTANT: There are NO reductions in Level 3 ("Go") areas at this time. This decision was prompted by recommendations from the Riverside Fire Incident Management Team -- based on current fire activity and firefighter progress in securing hotspots near these communities. The Riverside Fire Incident Management Team includes personnel from: Riverside Fire Incident Management Team SWA Team 1

Office of the Oregon State Fire Marshal

Oregon Department of Forestry

United States Forest Service

Bureau of Land Management

Oregon Department of Transportation #ClackamasWildfires RESOURCE LINKS FOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY: Official updates on the Riverside Fire:

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7174/

Hotline: 541-638-0668 Clackamas County wildfire updates:

https://www.clackamas.us/wildfires

Hotline: 503-655-8224 Clackamas County wildfire evacuation map:

https://ccgis-mapservice.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=fe0525732f1a4f679b75a5ccf1c84b30 Clackamas County Disaster Management encourages people to sign up for PublicAlerts -- it allows county residents to opt-in to receive critical wildfire emergency messaging via email, phone call, and text. Sign up now at data://D4FA9F6F-2A7D-4ADD-A85D-946B67190974/Clackamas%20County%20Disaster%20Management%20is%20encouraging%20people%20to%20sign%20up%20for%20PublicAlerts%20--%20it%20allows%20county%20residents%20to%20opt-in%20to%20receive%20critical%20wildfire%20emergency%20messaging%20via%20email,%20phone%20call,%20and%20text.%20Sign%20up%20now%20at%20https:/www.clackamas.us/dm/publicalerts">https://www.clackamas.us/dm/publicalerts Wildfire resource from the State of Oregon — including a Fires & Hotspots Map, Air Quality Index info, a list of experts to follow, and more:

https://wildfire.oregon.gov Oregon Smoke Blog -- featuring air-quality updates across the state:

http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com Curfew information from the Clackamas County Commissioners:

https://www.clackamas.us/news/2020-09-11/clackamas-county-establishes-curfew-during-wildfire-crisis-the-curfew-is-effective-immediately-between-10-pm-and-6-am INFORMATION ON FIRE EVACUATION LEVELS: Level 1: BE READY for potential evacuation. You should be aware of the danger that exists in the area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system. Level 2: BE SET to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntary relocate to a shelter or with family and friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. This may be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates. Level 3: GO! Evacuate now! Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive. [END]

BookingPhoto-IgnatShchetinin.jpeg Sheriff's Office arrests suspect who set clothing on fire in Fred Meyer (Photo) - 09/12/20

- 09/12/20 Please reference CCSO Case # 20-019233 On Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 7), Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report that a suspect had ignited clothing articles on a merchandise rack at the Clackamas Fred Meyer (16301 SE 82nd Dr., Clackamas). Deputies obtained images of the suspect from store cameras. On Sept. 11, deputies spotted the suspect -- later identified as Ignat Shchetinin, 37 -- on Hwy. 212 and 82nd Dr. in Clackamas, near the same Fred Meyer. When contacted, Mr. Shchetinin confessed to interntionally igniting the clothing inside the Fred Meyer, using a purple Bic-style lighter. He told deputies he did this to get the attention of a person who wouldn’t speak with him. Deputies also discovered Mr. Shchetinin possessed a baggie of methamphetamine. Ignat Shchetinin was transported to Clackamas County Jail on charges including: ORS.164.325 - ARSON I

ORS.475.894-1 - PCS-METH Bail was set at $250,000. A booking photo is attached. Complete booking info can be found here: https://web3.clackamas.us/roster/#inmates Attached Media Files: BookingPhoto-IgnatShchetinin.jpeg

STATEMENT re: inappropriate comments made by Patrol deputy - 09/12/20

- 09/12/20 On the evening of Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office was made aware of inappropriate statements made by one of our Patrol deputies while he was on-duty and in uniform. Clackamas County is currently in a state of emergency due to several wildfires in our county. It appears the deputy was aware he made these comments while on video. At the time of the comments, the deputy was tasked with ensuring that residents knew of the wildfire hazards while he was patrolling the area. This deputy has been placed on administrative leave while our Professional Standards Unit investigates this potential violation of policy. STATEMENT FROM SHERIFF ROBERTS: "As soon as I was made aware of this incident, I moved swiftly to place this deputy on leave while we investigate. The Sheriff's Office mission is to provide calm and safety especially during unprecedented times such as these. I expect nothing less of our deputies, and apologize to all in our community."

#ClackamasWildfires press briefing set for 11 a.m. in Oregon City - 09/09/20

- 09/09/20 A #ClackamasWildfires press briefing is set for at 11 a.m. this morning (Wednesday, Sept. 9) at the Clackamas County PSB building (2051 Kaen Rd., Oregon City). The press briefing will feature personnel from: Clackamas Fire

Clackamas County Disaster Management

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Contact PIO Sgt. Marcus Mendoza to RSVP or with questions.



UPDATE -- CORRECTED NAME: #ClackamasWildfires press briefing set for 10 p.m. at C-COM - 09/08/20

- 09/08/20 UPDATE: Corrected name for Chief Fred Charlton below. A press briefing on Clackamas County's wildfires is currently set for 10 p.m. TONIGHT (Tuesday, Sept. 8) at: Clackamas County Communications (C-COM)

2200 Kaen Rd.

Oregon City, OR 97045 [ map ] Scheduled to be present at the briefing: Clackamas County Chair Jim Bernard

Clackamas Fire District #1 Chief Fred Charlton

Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts

Clackamas County Disaster Management Director Nancy Bush

WilhoitRoad2.jpg UPDATE -- ADDITIONAL VIDEO: B-ROLL VIDEO, photos for media of Tuesday, Sept. 8 Clackamas County fire response (Photo) - 09/08/20

- 09/08/20 UPDATE: One new video -- Here's additional dash-cam footage of our deputies clearing a downed tree, allowing campers to safely evacuate a potential fire zone east of Estacada: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hdmi5tf17vpph8i/DeputiesClearBrush.mp4?dl=0 EARLIER: B-roll video of Clackamas County fire response at three locations -- RSG Lumber Yard, Unger Road, and Wilhoit Road -- is now available at this Dropbox address: https://www.dropbox.com/s/cscd32ov0j1l9k8/2020-09-08-ClackamasCountyFireB-Roll.mp4?dl=0 Photos from the three fire locations are also attached. Attached Media Files: WilhoitRoad2.jpg , WilhoitRoad1.jpg , UngerRoad3.jpg , UngerRoad2.jpg , UngerRoad1.jpg , RSGLumberYard5.jpg , RSGLumberYard4.jpg , RSGLumberYard3.jpg , RSGLumberYard2.jpg , RSGLumberYard1.jpg

CrashScene10.jpg Sheriff's Office, Wilsonville PD respond to Sept. 6 two-car crash near Wilsonville; four injured, one deceased (Photo) - 09/07/20

- 09/07/20 Please reference CCSO Case # 20-019180 At about 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, Clackamas County Communications (C-COM) dispatchers received several 911 calls regarding a serious injury crash involving two vehicles and five people on SW Stafford Road and SW Newland Road, near Wilsonville. Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies, Wilsonville Police Department contract deputies, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) personnel, and American Medical Response (AMR) paramedics responded to the scene. First responders arrived at the crash scene and found two vehicles with extensive damage, as well as several injured persons. Authorities requested Life Flight out of Kelso, WA, and emergency crews closed SW Stafford Road between SW Mountain Road and SW Newland Road. Emergency crews worked quickly to triage the patients. It was clear that one passenger, a 16-year-old male, was the worst off. A deputy helped extricate the teen from the vehicle and began CPR. The 16-year-old was pronounced deceased a short time later, and Life Flight was canceled. Deputies then launched a crash investigation. The Clackamas County Traffic Fatality Team, Criminal Reconstruction and Forensic Technicians (CRAFT) (including officers from Milwaukie and Oregon City Police) and a Clackamas County deputy medical examiner responded the crash scene, and the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office and Sheriff's Office detectives were notified. A TVF&R chaplain also responded to the scene to support those involved. Preliminary findings are that a red 2001 two-door Acura was heading south on SW Stafford Road when it left the roadway to the right and the driver over-corrected. The red Acura then came back into the southbound lane and crossed over the center line into the oncoming lane -- directly into the path of a 2019 Audi SUV. The impact occurred on the passenger side of the Acura and the front end of the Audi. Photos from the crash scene are attached. The deceased was a passenger in the Acura that had crossed into the oncoming lane. The driver of the Acura was determined to be the "at-fault" driver. He is a 16-year-old male, and was transported to an area hospital with traumatic injuries. Further investigation revealed the driver may have been in possession of a small amount of drugs. Deputies submitted the drugs to the Oregon State Crime Lab for analysis. All three occupants of the Audi SUV were transported to the hospital -- two by ambulance, one by a family member. The calculations to determine the speed of the vehicles have not been completed at this writing. This case is considered active, and the names of those involved will not be released at this time. SW Stafford Road was cleared and re-opened around 1 a.m. [END] Attached Media Files: CrashScene10.jpg , CrashScene9.jpg , CrashScene8.jpg , CrashScene7.jpg , CrashScene6.jpg , CrashScene5.jpg , CrashScene4.jpg , CrashScene3.jpg , CrashScene2.jpg , CrashScene1.jpg

Search-and-rescue teams locate man, daughter, dog lost 48 hours, stuck in ravine near Kinzel Lake; B-roll video available - 09/04/20

- 09/04/20 Please reference CCSO Case # 20-018818 B-roll video and photos of rescue (.mp4 format):

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/f894uy2x3nv7d1f/AAD0U1wwr1uvApw8F9tSvjlPa?dl=0 Clackamas County search-and-rescue teams worked tirelessly to successfully locate a man, his 7-year-old daughter and their dog near Kinzel Lake in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Video and photos from the dramatic rescue operation are available. Around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, Camille Munro called 911 from the Devil's Peak trailhead to report that her husband -- Peter William Munro, 37, of Canby -- their 7-year-old daughter Leila, and their dog Buck had been missing for at least 24 hours. The previous evening (Tuesday, Sept. 1), Camille had arrived at their remote campsite at Kinzel Lake to join the rest of the family on a camping trip. Camille made it to the camp, but no one was there. She figured they were on a hike, but they never returned. On Wednesday morning she searched for them, but still could not find them. Camille finally found Peter's truck at the Devil's Peak trailhead. The keys were still in the truck, and the daughter's stuffed animals were inside the vehicle. Concerned, Camille called 911. Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue (SAR) Coordinators activated a rescue mission Wednesday afternoon. As seen in the above-linked photos and video, the search area featured challenging terrain, and the mission would soon involve volunteers from: Clackamas County Search & Rescue's (CCSAR's) Trail Running Rescue Team, search K9s, rope team and ground team;

Pacific Northwest Search & Rescue (PNWSAR);

AMR's Reach & Treat (RAT) Team;

Mountain Wave Emergency Communications;

Portland Mountain Rescue;

Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM);

The 304th Rescue Squadron;

125th Special Tactics Squadron, a special forces unit of the 142nd Fighter Wing of the United States Air National Guard;

and the Hood River Sheriff's Office Air Unit. About 50 searchers ended up participating in the mission. Many of these volunteers deployed immediately following a prior full day of training. Searchers worked through the night, with additional resources from the 304th Rescue Squadron and 125th Special Tactics Squadron deploying to the field at about 2 a.m. to assist the tired crews. At approximately 6 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, searchers from the 304th Rescue Squadron were able to make voice contact with Peter. It took at least another hour for them to reach Peter, Leila and Buck due to the difficult terrain. The subjects were found northwest of the Kinzel Lake trailhead, in a ravine -- about 1.25 miles and approximately 1,200 feet below the starting point of their Tuesday hike. Perter was injured and unable to walk. Leila and Buck were in good spirits, but needed assistance. Crews quickly began to assess and provide first aid. They learned Peter had become lost and had been moving downhill to where he thought a trail was located -- injuring himself in the process. After stabilizing Peter in a litter, crews began the exhausting process of carrying him out of this remote location through difficult terrain. They reached a waiting medical crew on Still Creek Road -- about 7 miles from Highway 26, near Rhododendron -- at about 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3. Peter, Leila and Buck were stuck in the wilderness for over 48 hours without supplies. Peter was transported to an area hospital for his injuries. Buck and Leila were reunited with their family and are resting safely. Search crews want to offer special thanks to a nearby construction crew working on the Still Creek Bridge repair project. The construction crew sped up the rescue operation by using a crane to hoist the special forces’ vehicles over the river. Without this help, it would have taken an estimated additional four hours to take the longer route to reach the location. VIDEO AVAILABLE: B-roll video and photos from the rescue operation -- and the vehicle hoist -- can be downloaded from this Dropbox address:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/f894uy2x3nv7d1f/AAD0U1wwr1uvApw8F9tSvjlPa?dl=0 [END]

CrimeScene5.jpg Thieves ransack boats at Wilsonville marina, private dock; Sheriff's Office seeks tips (Photo) - 09/02/20

- 09/02/20 Please reference CCSO Case # 20-018350 The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking tips from the public as it investigates a multi-day theft spree in which suspects ransacked at least a dozen boats at a marina and a nearby private dock in Wilsonville. Between Aug. 25 and Aug. 27, the suspects targeted two locations: the Boones Ferry Marina (26173 Boones Ferry Crossing NE) and the Rivergreen Private Dock in Wilsonville. The thieves ransacked boats at Boones Ferry Marina, stealing stereo equipment and speakers out of the watercraft. Authorities also believe a Malibu boat may have been stolen from the Boones Ferry Marina, then driven to the Rivergreen Private Boat Dock to commit more thefts. Stereo equipment and speakers were stolen from four boats there. The thieves cut slipcovers to gain access to the boats. The stolen boat was found abandoned west of the Boones Ferry Marina, unsecured and with the keys in the ignition. TIPS SOUGHT: Anyone with information or images of the suspects is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office Tip Line — by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at https://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/tip . Please reference CCSO Case # 20-018350. [END] Attached Media Files: CrimeScene5.jpg , CrimeScene4.jpg , CrimeScene3.jpg , CrimeScene2.jpg , CrimeScene1.jpg

Joint Statement from Oregon Association Chiefs of Police (OACP) and Oregon State Sheriff's Association (OSSA) in Response to Governor Brown's Proposed Plan - 08/31/20

- 08/31/20 Joint Statement from Oregon Association Chiefs of Police and Oregon State Sheriff's Association in Response to Governor Brown’s Proposed Plan MEDIA RELEASE August 31, 2020 As law enforcement professionals we believe public safety is the foundation for safe, healthy and thriving communities. We are committed to the wellbeing of the communities we serve and support the right to assembly and free speech enshrined in our constitution. As statewide associations, we are deeply concerned about the criminal acts at recent protest events in Portland that have put community livability and personal safety at risk. We unequivocally condemn the violence and loss of life that occurred this past weekend. These are incredibly challenging times in Oregon and throughout our Country. Law Enforcement has clearly heard and recognizes the need to make improvements to ensure it is meeting the needs of all communities it serves. With that said, abandoning Law Enforcement or the need for policing, is not working. It has only shown that it undermines the rule of law and puts our community at greater risk. Over the weekend, members of our associations were approached to assist with policing in the City of Portland. Unfortunately, due to the lack of support for public safety operations, the associated liability to agencies who would be assisting in Portland and the lack of accountability for those arrested committing criminal acts, we cannot dedicate our limited resources away from the communities we serve. We know there will already be an additional burden on local law enforcement agencies as Oregon State Police Troopers are re-assigned to assist in Portland. We would propose the following as steps to bring an end to the criminal acts and violence in Portland beginning with a strong statement by elected leadership at all levels that criminal acts are not legitimate protest and that those who commit crimes will be held accountable. There must be support for Law Enforcement actions, through preventative detention and prosecution, when criminal violators are arrested. Finally, there must be publicly voiced support for Law Enforcement and its efforts to protect lawful protesters and hold criminal violators accountable in a very difficult environment. We will continue to monitor the situation in Portland and provide guidance and support to the exceptional men and women of the Portland Police Bureau, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State Police who during these challenging times have been there to keep the peace. ###

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Response to Governor Brown's Proposed Plan - 08/31/20

- 08/31/20 The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office will not be sending our staff into the City of Portland. We will assist the Oregon State Police with their calls for service in Clackamas County as needed while their resources are deployed in Portland. Statement from Sheriff Roberts On Sunday, August 30th, I read that Governor Kate Brown announced a new plan to address the lawlessness happening in Portland. I was surprised to read that the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office was part of the plan since the Governor’s Office never contacted me. Had Governor Brown discussed her plan with my office, I would have told her it’s about changing policy not adding resources. Increasing law enforcement resources in Portland will not solve the nightly violence and now, murder. The only way to make Portland safe again, is to support a policy that holds offenders accountable for their destruction and violence. That will require the DA to charge offenders appropriately and a decision by the Multnomah County Presiding Judge not to allow offenders released on their own recognizance, and instead require bail with conditions. The same offenders are arrested night after night, only to be released by the court and not charged with a crime by the DA’s Office. The next night they are back at it, endangering the lives of law enforcement and the community all over again. For all of us in law enforcement, keeping our community safe is our first priority. Had Governor Brown asked me, I would have told her that no amount of human resources will stop the “cycle of violence” (her term) that is making Portland unsafe. For that to occur, the criminal justice system will need do its part and hold offenders accountable. Governor Brown’s unified law enforcement plan can be read here. https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/Pages/NewsDetail.aspx?newsid=37211

click-it-or-ticket-logo.png Sheriff's Office participates in grant-funded DUII, safety-belt enforcement campaigns (Photo) - 08/26/20

- 08/26/20 The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office continues to participate in grant-funded campaigns designed to enhance road safety. Throughout August 2020, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office continued to provide additional patrols in part of a coordinated national effort to prevent impaired driver crashes, reduce distracted driving crashes, improve safety belt usage, and enforce speed regulations. From July 1-31, Clackamas County deputies successfully removed 47 suspected impaired drivers from the roadways within our community -- in addition to enforcing speed violations, distracted-driving laws (mostly involving smartphone use) and safety-belt violations. The Sheriff's Office is participating in two national campaigns to protect drivers: The first is a national impaired-driver campaign: "Drive Safe, Get Pulled Over." This enforcement campaign continues from Aug. 21 through Sept. 7, 2020.

This enforcement campaign continues from The second is the "Click It or Ticket" campaign -- a safety-belt and child-seat enforcement effort running from Aug. 24 through Sept. 6. Throughout Auguest, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office has provided increased patrols with the emphasis on reducing crashes. The goal of these extra patrols: zero traffic fatalities during this month. The Sheriff's Office once again reminds Oregon residents that everyone can play a role in preventing impaired drivers. If you or those around you drink alcohol and/or consume other impairing substances -- including marijuana -- please make responsible transportation plans. And if you witness impaired driving, don't hesitate to report it to your local authorities -- it may save a life. 'CLICK IT OR TICKET' SAFETY BLITZ FAST FACTS: • ODOT crash data for 2017 shows lack of safety belt or child restraint use was a factor in 22% or 64 of a total 285 motor vehicle occupant fatalities. • During the campaign, enforcement agencies throughout Oregon are using federally funded overtime to educate the public about safety belt and child seat laws -- including a recently passed law increasing safety for children under age 2. • Motor-vehicle crashes are the leading nationwide cause of death for children ages one through twelve years old. In 2017, 1,906 children under 12 were injured in Oregon traffic crashes, and 9 percent were reportedly not using a child restraint system. It is estimated that car seats may increase crash survival by 71% for infants under 1 year old and by up to 59% for toddlers ages 1-4. Booster seats may reduce the chance of non-fatal injury among 4- to 8-year-olds by 45% compared to safety belts used alone. • Safety belts used correctly can reduce the risk of major crash injury or death by up to 65 percent. • In 2017, an Oregon law was passed requiring children to ride in a rear-facing safety seat until they are at least 2 years old. A child over age two must continue to ride in a car seat with harness or in a booster until they reach age 8 or 4'9" in height and the adult belt fits them correctly. • The recent law -- which extended the rear-facing requirement from the previous age 1 to age 2 -- better protects the child's head, neck, and spine from potential crash injuries. This is because a rear-facing seat spreads crash forces evenly across the seat and child's body while also limiting forward or sideways motion of the head. • For help selecting or installing child car seats, consult the seat manufacturer's instructions, your vehicle owner's manual, or visit a local child seat fitting station listed at: https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats#inspection-inspection or at http://oregonimpact.org/ . [END] Attached Media Files: click-it-or-ticket-logo.png , DUIItest.jpg

PortaJohnDestroyed3.JPG Happy Valley PD arrests suspect who plowed stolen vehicle through porta-potty, into ditch (Photo) - 08/26/20

- 08/26/20 Please reference CCSO Case #s 20-018168 Shortly after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, Sheriff's Office deputies contracted to Happy Valley PD responded to a report of a Ford Crown Victoria that had driven into a ditch after crashing through a "porta-potty." The Crown Victoria was on SE Foster Road near SE Hemrich Road in Happy Valley. The suspect white male driver -- Brian Adam Gallagher, 29, of The Dalles -- had fled the vehicle after driving it into the ditch. Gallagher had then reportedly tried to jump into the passenger seat of a passerby vehicle that had stopped to check on him, then tried to jump in the pickup bed of another vehicle, and then began running through people's yards on Hemrich Road. Deputies arrived and spotted the suspect. Mr. Gallagher ignored commands to stop and took off on foot, jumping a fence and hiding in a creek bed inside thick blackberry brush. Gallagher was quickly located, but taking him into custody took a little effort. He reportedly growled and snarled at deputies while crawling around on all fours looking for an escape route; refused to walk out of the brush on his own; waved a stick at deputies; and attempted to bite a deputy on the leg as authorities finally physically carried him out of the blackberries. The Crown Victoria was reported stolen by Gresham PD, and towed to its true owner. Brian Gallagher was fitted with a "spit shield" and transported to an area hospital, then booked at Clackamas County Jail on charges including: UNAUTH USE OF VEHICLE (ORS.164.135) (2 counts)

ATTEMPT ELUDE POLICE OFFICER (ORS.811.540-1) (2 counts)

FAILURE TO PERFORM DRIVER-PROP (ORS.811.700) (2 counts)

ASSAULT IV (ORS.163.160-1)

FUGITIVE (ORS.133.747-1)

RECKLESS DRIVING (ORS.811.140) Bail was set at $100,000. A booking photo is attached. Complete booking info can be found at https://web3.clackamas.us/roster/#inmates The porta-potty was utterly destroyed. Photos from the scene are attached. Three Clackamas County cities -- Happy Valley, Estacada and Wilsonville -- contract with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office to provide municipal police services. [END] Attached Media Files: PortaJohnDestroyed3.JPG , PortaJohnDestroyed2.JPG , PortaJohnDestroyed1.jpeg , StolenCarInDitch4.JPG , StolenCarInDitch3.JPG , StolenCarInDitch2.jpeg , StolenCarInDitch1.jpeg , bookingphoto-BrianAdamGallagher.jpeg

RescueMission4.JPG Clackamas County SAR teams deploy to help runner who fell ill during 40-miler around Mt. Hood (Photo) - 08/24/20

- 08/24/20 At 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a woman who was having medical issues while running on the Pacific Crest Trail, near Timberline Lodge. Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue (SAR) Coordinators were notified. They initiated a rescue operation. The subject -- Adena Vivanco, 40, of Hillsboro -- was on a 40-mile run around Mt. Hood. About 33 miles into the run, she reportedly became dizzy and felt sick, and her lips began turning blue. Fortunately, Vivanco had a running partner with her -- Jenny Marietta, 43, of Forest Grove -- who was able climb to a point where she had cell-phone reception to call for help. The SAR coordinators used Marietta's GPS coordinates to determine that she and Vivanco were likely located above Ramona Falls and below Paradise Park. Members of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office SAR Trail Running Team started from Timberline Lodge toward the likely location of the subjects. Meanwhile, members of CCSO SAR's ground team deployed to Ramona Falls, hiking up from there. Mountain Wave Emergency Communications sent a volunteer to assist with communications, and American Medical Response's Reach and Treat Team also responded to help with the search. Patient Adena Vivanco was located about 7 miles from Timberline Lodge, at about 4,200' elevation. She was being kept warm by some campers in the area. Temperatures had dipped into the 40s overnight at that location. Rescue teams administered fluids, and Vivanco began to recover. Vivanco was able to cross two rivers and hike out with rescuers, making it back to Timberline Lodge shortly before 8 a.m. on Sunday morning (Aug. 23). This rescue had a good outcome: The patient was wisely running with a partner who was able to call for help. In addition, the increasing numbers of people recreating in the wilderness made it possible for Vivanco and Marietta to find others to help them stay warm. Searchers had just come off another all-day SAR on Saturday. Because of these back-to-back missions, some rescuers found themselves ending a 26-hour day at the close of the Vivanco rescue mission. Photos from the mission are attached. [END] Attached Media Files: RescueMission4.JPG , RescueMission3.JPG , RescueMission2.JPG , RescueMission1.JPG