Category Community

Jail Levy much-needed in Lane County

LORANE — Last week,  the Lorane Grange hosted a presentation by Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold to familiarize our community with the upcoming Lane County Jail Levy that will be on the May 16 ballot. Jim and I went to the meeting and were pleased…

Public Safety: week of April 4

SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT MONDAY, APRIL 24 (88 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (18), Dispute (5), Warrant service (5) 9:14 am: Criminal mischief, 4020 Main St. 9:36 am: Illegal camping, 3825 International Ct. 10:37 am: Missing person(s), 3752 International Ct. 11:09 am: Theft, 887 Oakdale…

Collared wolf seen in Mosby Creek area

COTTAGE GROVE – Collared wolf OR125 has recently been seen near Mosby Creek. OR125 is a wolf originally from the Indigo Pack, which is a resident  pack in Douglas County. This wolf was collared last June 2022.  The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife does…

Save the date

Coffee with a Cop will be held on Monday, April 29 at  10 a.m., in the Creswell City Council Chambers. Ask public safety questions that matter most to you. 

Jail tours open to public

EUGENE — The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is inviting community members to tour the Lane County Jail.  Tours are held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. You must be 18 or older to take the tour, and can reserve a spot at publicsafetylevy.org

Lafoca joins ranks in Creswell 

CRESWELL — A new sergeant has joined the public safety ranks in Creswell. Deputy Zack Lafoca started his first shift on April 16. He replaces Deputy Brandon Rich, who has returned to the Lane County Sheriff’s main office. Lafoca comes to Creswell from the LCSO…

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