K9s catch two after car pursuit, foot chase SPRINGFIELD – Two men were arrested and charged after a multi-agency car pursuit and then a chase by K-9 officers on Sept. 27. The capture involved a spike strip on I-5, the Oregon State Police, Lane County Sherriff’s Office, and K-9s Kirby[Read More…]
Public Safety & Health
Public Safety: Week of Sept. 28
SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT MONDAY, SEPT. 18 (68 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (6), Warrant service (6), Assault (5) 12:58 am: Assault, 1014 Harlow Rd. 8:19 am: Hit & run, 3528 Gateway St. 10:32 am: Suspicious conditions, 225 5th St. 12:04 pm: Criminal trespass, Main St./Franklin Blvd., Eugene 1:13 pm:[Read More…]
Public Safety: Week of Sept. 21
SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT MONDAY, SEPT. 11 (74 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (21), Dispute (8), Criminal trespass (4) 6:38 am: Theft, 1134 7th St. 8:01 am: Burglary, 2672 26th Lp. 8:35 am: Dispute, 230 4th St. 9:32 am: Burglary, 2700 Pierce Pkwy. 12:40 pm: Stolen vehicle, 1326 B St.[Read More…]
Public Safety: Week of Sept. 14
Cops, canines, and community There was an increased presence of law enforcement in the Gateway area this week, Sept. 10-13 – but it wasn’t in response to any criminal activity. The Springfield Police Department K9 Team played host for the annual Oregon Police Canine Association seminar. Agencies from across the[Read More…]
Public Safety: Week of Sept. 7
Residents’ awareness helps SPD A motorcycle was reported stolen to SPD on Aug. 29. The owner shared that the motorcycle was partially disassembled in his driveway when it had been stolen overnight. That evening, SPD received a call from concerned community members who had attempted to purchase a motorcycle but[Read More…]
Public Safety: Week of Aug. 31
SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT MONDAY, AUG. 21 (90 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (22), Dispute (10), Criminal trespass (8) 12:58 am: Criminal trespass, 5515 Main St. 6:39 am: Criminal mischief, 3680 Jasper Rd. 8:48 am: Criminal trespass, 532 C St. 10:06 am: Criminal trespass, 4330 Franklin Blvd., Eugene 10:37 am:[Read More…]
Public Safety: Week of Aug. 24
SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT MONDAY, AUG. 14 (93 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (13), Theft (7), Driving while suspended (7) 1:51 am: Hold-up alarm, 1821 Pioneer Parkway East 5:02 am: Request K-9, 1507 Irving Rd., Eugene 7:58 am: Illegal camping, 5790 Main St. 8:21 am: ID theft, 797 S. 70th[Read More…]
Smoke & heat: High temps strike; fires rage nearby
Triple-digit temperatures and ominous creamsicle-colored skies are making for a tough go this week in the Southern Willamette Valley, prompting residents to lay low, avoid the smoke, and keep an eye on forecast and fire evacuation notices. Most cities in our area are suffering from “unhealthy” air conditions. By noon[Read More…]
Public Safety: Week of Aug. 17
Springfield Police Department MONDAY, AUG. 7 (89 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (12), Dispute (10), Warrant service (6) 12:35 am: Dispute, 6650 Thurston Rd. 6:31 am: Request K-9, 3520 Olympic St. 7:07 am: Vicious dog(s), 18th St./F St. 10:35 am: Criminal mischief, 1860 42nd St. 10:42 am: Criminal mischief,[Read More…]
Public Safety: Week of August 10
OHP members hit by data hack Following Performance Health Technology’s announcement last week that Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members are among those affected by a coordinated data hack, the state is urging OHP members to protect their personal information. The data breach did not involve or compromise state systems. PH[Read More…]
