Missing person near West Centennial, Veneta man arrested

On June 4, at about 9:30 a.m., Harold Bachelder, 70, of Springfield, was reported missing by his wife from his residence in the West Centennial area of Springfield. Stephanie Bachelder last observed her husband at home when she went to bed at around 11 p.m. on June 3. Harold is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Sundowner Syndrome. Officers checked the area both on the ground and by drone, but were unable to locate Harold.

Harold is a 6-foot-tall white male, approximately 180 pounds, with grey hair. If you think you have seen him, contact SPD at (541) 726-3714


Veneta man arrested for murder

At about 9 p.m. on June 3, LCSO responded to the report of a shooting in the 87000 block of Huston Road in Veneta. Deputies discovered one person deceased, identified as 40-year-old Mark Thomas Tierney. During the investigation, detectives arrested the shooter, 63-year-old Martin Grant Tierney, for Murder in the second degree and Unlawful use of a weapon. Martin Tierney was lodged at the Lane County Jail.

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