A homeowner arrived home in the 1500 block of Jefferson at around 12:22 p.m. today to interrupt a burglary in progress. He confronted the suspect, who ran.
The homeowner kept ‘eyes on’ the suspect for a time and updated... Read more
The Police Commission is hosting key Lane County leaders for a State of Public Safety Forum on Thursday, June 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m, at the Eugene Public Library. Panelists will discuss the state of public safety,... Read more
From Monday, May 20, through Sunday June 2, Eugene Police issued 503 total citations as part of the Click it or Ticket Seatbelt enforcement.
The lack of seatbelts were not the only infractions noticed. In addition to 44... Read more
Don’t let today’s weather fool you! Summer is just around the corner! Eugene Police Activities League (PAL) Camp, in partnership with Pacific Source, Selco, Oregon Credit Union, and UO--------------------
Eugene... Read more
It’s estimated that of Eugene’s approximately 40,000 dogs, only 40 percent are licensed. With the help of local celebrities, the City of Eugene Animal Services Program is launching a campaign aimed at increasing the number... Read more
Police worked with the woman complainant and are releasing a basic sketch. If there are any relevant tips, please contact 541.682.5166.
On May, 7, around 10:30, a woman who lives in the River Road area reported she... Read more »
(61 & 62)The following are summaries of the two exclusion cases in the month of May.On the morning of May 7, a subject was observed wearing a hockey mask, walking in the traffic lane and flailing his arms in the area of... Read more
Fatal Pedestrian/Vehicle Crash – 4820 Goodpasture LoopCase No. 13-9193
A pedestrian has died after a pedestrian/vehicle crash that occurred at the Chevron Parking lot, 4820 Goodpasture Island Road. The low-speed crash... Read more
More people are out cycling, and based upon the current increasing numbers of thefts, EPD would like bicyclists to be aware of tips to protect their property.
There were 848 bicycles reported stolen in 2012 and 846... Read more
There were 1,038 child passengers under age four injured in Oregon traffic crashes last year. A third of these children were improperly restrained or unrestrained. Last year in Oregon, 61 people died in crashes and were not... Read more
Prediction and response are the keys to Eugene Police’s data-led policing strategy. EPD’s weekly crime stats show a significant property crime spike in the west Eugene neighborhood; specifically Barger-Roosevelt, N.... Read more
EPD Crime Analysis Unit reports that over the first three months of 2013 there has been a 33 percent increase in Weapons Offenses, with an 89 percent increase in weapons possessed illegally and a 19 percent increase in... EPD REPORT
Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. There is a... Read more
What: Eugene Police accident and safety program for children entering kindergarten When: Weekdays July 15 – July 26, either, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m., or 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. Where: Eugene Christian School, 2895 Chad Dr. (Across... Read more
LATEST(60) On April 10, around 11:30 a.m., a bike officer was patrolling in the area of the West Park block when he noticed a group of subjects sitting on the benches and standing under the covered area. While riding... Read more
Last night at 5:37 p.m., Police were called to Village Avenue Apartments after a woman reported glass breaking at her residence. It was reported that 28-year-old Matthew Scott Devinney of Eugene, had thrown material through... Read more
Eugene Police responded to calls about a man shooting off rounds into the air at the Walmart parking lot, 1040 Greenacres. Walmart employees reported Abdon had discharged his handgun numerous times at the streetlights behind... Read more
Last night, April 8, at around 11 p.m., Eugene Police responded to loud noise complaints from more than one citizen referencing 17tt and 18th/Mill St. Arriving officers found several loud parties in the area, but at 17th... Read more
NEWS RELEASE April 3, 2013Animal Services Contact:Paula Hunt, Acting Public Information Coordinator, at 541.682.5197, orMelinda McLaughlin, Public Information Director, at 541.682.5124Media: Animal Services Manager... Read more
At about 12:33 p.m., Sunday, March 31, an alert off-duty EPD officer spotted a vehicle he recalled as being reported stolen. He called it in to dispatch, and several EPD officers saturated the area. By the time the vehicle... Read more
Eugene Police are seeking a suspect in connection with a stolen vehicle that was involved in a single-vehicle hit and run crash on Royal Avenue at Oak Hill Cemetery Road on Sunday, March 31, between 4 a.m. and 4:15 a.m. The... Read more
Public Alert: Law Enforcement ImpersonatorCase No. 13-05754
On March 27, 2013 at 4:41 p.m., Eugene Police were dispatched to investigate a subject impersonating a police officer in the 700 block of Tyler Street. The... Read more
Scammers recently called at least one local hotel and asked to be transferred to the phone lines of various rooms. When a guest would answer, the scammer would tell the guest that they were the front desk clerk and they were... Read more
Police are seeking witness information about a crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist that occurred at W. 5th Avenue and Chambers Street shortly after 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27.
According to preliminary... Read more
Correction: The bicyclist was travelling southbound on Chambers in the northbound lanes; the white Dodge was westbound on 5th attempting to turn northbound on Chambers.The bicyclist is a 25-year-old male. The vehicle was... Read more
Police are seeking witness information about a crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist that occurred at W. 5th Avenue and Chambers Street shortly after 2:15 p.m. today.
Eugene Police Department is rebuilding its Property Control Unit (PCU) following findings from an audit it commissioned to look into problems flagged by a new PCU supervisor
Case No. 13-5170
At 11:24 this morning a 1997 Mitsubishi Montero going southbound on river road crossed into the northbound lanes, went up over a curb and hit the northwest corner of an apartment building at 1649 River... Read more
At 2:18 this afternoon, the Key Bank at 1380 Coburg Road was robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash after the suspect displayed a note.
The suspect is described as a white male in his 20-30s, with a thin build, short... Read more
Case No. 13-04862At 12:24 p.m. today (March 13, 2013), police responded to an armed subject call in the 2000 block of S. Bertelsen Road. When they arrived, they observed the suspect sitting in a chair and he appeared to... Read more
On March 6, around 3:00 p.m. Eugene Police bike officers observed subjects selling marijuana near the east emergency exit of the LTD Downtown Service Center at 1080 Willamette Street. When they contacted the suspects,... Read more
On March 6, around 6:00 p.m. our bike officers saw two people sell marijuana on the corner of Broadway and Olive Street. When they contacted the suspects, officers were able to establish probable cause to arrest both for... Read more
On March 6, around 12:30 p.m. Eugene Police bike officers observed subjects selling marijuana in the breezeway connecting Willamette and South Park Streets. One of the suspects is a known downtown drug dealer, who the team... Read more
March 6, 2013At about 1 a.m. on Saturday March 2, a Downtown Bicycle Officer rode into the alley at Willamette and Broadway, where he found a subject smoking marijuana from a glass pipe. During contact with the subject... Read more
Eugene Police arrested 26 year old Springfield resident Kelly Gresham for Assault in the First Degree and Possession of Methamphetamine. The Assault charge is related to a shooting incident that has been under investigation since November 26, 2012.
Eugene Police Arrest 23 after Being Called to a Disorderly Party on Alder Street, Campbell Club.
Eugene Police Department has a new, free course specially designed to help women interested in law enforcement careers with EPD.
Eugene Police Women in Blue is one of the department’s strategic goals to recruit, retain... Read more
Beginning Monday, February 11, and running through Sunday, February 24, the Eugene Police Traffic Enforcement Unit will be participating in a statewide traffic safety campaign called “3-Flags.” The 3-Flags Traffic Safety... Read more
Police make an arrest in a sex abuse case from August 2012 near the University of Oregon campus.
Eugene Police are seeking Dustin Wayne Renfroe, age 28, who is wanted for Assault in the First Degree-Failure to Comply, after he did not appear for court today.
Renfroe was arrested for Assault in the First Degree on... Read more
A 14-year-old boy with special needs who left Monroe Middle School early today was located at Gateway Mall around 5:30 p.m. He is safe and EPD is thankful for the public's help.
Police responded to a vehicle/bicycle crash around 7 a.m. at Fox Hollow Road and Sprague Street. The crash occurred when a 1992 Lexus 300 driven by Stanley L. Fleming, age 61, of Eugene, was southbound on Fox Hollow Road... Read more
Downtown Public Safety Zone case summaries are sent to Mayor and Council, and there have been requests by public members for making it available through the Internet. As there are exclusion activities, these are posted... Read more
Eugene Police are looking into any connection between five commercial burglaries with similar style modes of entry from overnight January 21
Eugene Police are offering a training to area property owners and property managers on current laws, the most frequently requested information and ways to keep your property safe.
We're recruiting! Come to the career night this week to find out from the professionals what the job is really like and learn tips to be a successful applicant.
Eugene Police have rescheduled the public property viewing for January 10, 2013. Truck loads of stolen property were recovered and will be available to victims to identify.
Eugene Police will be cheering on the Ducks in tonight's Fiesta Bowl along with the rest of Eugene, but want to make sure the celebrations are safe and enjoyable for all.
Eugene Police Detectives are reminding the public to keep a keen eye on their 20 dollar bills as they are the most commonly counterfeited bill.
A Eugene Police K-9 unit recovers a weapon thrown by suspects after the theft of the firearm was discovered.
Eugene Police received twice the average number of reports of thefts from vehicles. Officers urge citizens to remember a locked vehicle is not a safe storage location.
Slick driving conditions are being reported in the South Eugene area. Police are including driving tips for adverse weather conditions.
Parents, teachers, and all interested community members are invited to a free symposium on January 12 to learn about gangs in our area, sort myth from fact, address stereotypes, learn what prevention techniques work in other... Read more
Eugene Police have completed their investigation into a November 29 fatal traffic crash and have issued the driver a citation.
After several months of investigation two are arrested in connection with burglaries of local post office locations.
With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, remember to obey all traffic laws while you are out and about - whether you are walking, riding a bike or driving a car.
Due to traffic violations observed and reported by... Read more
Police responded to 3rd and Washington at 1:43 p.m. to investigate a fatal train/pedestrian crash. Multiple witnesses say the train was traveling through when they saw a man intentionally place his head on the train tracks.... Read more
Police are releasing a composite sketch in this case. The description is of a white male, age 17 or 18, and 5’6” to 5’10” tall, of slim build with muscles, and some acne on chin, nose, and forehead.
If anyone has... For Sketch go to link
Eugene Police send staff out in the West University area to discuss crime prevention with neighbors.
Last chance to catch one of this series of Crime Prevention Presentations tomorrow and Thursday.
FULL STORY: Police Respond to Attempted Abduction
Around 1 p.m. today, Police were called to Yujin Gakuen Japanese Immersion Elementary School, 250 Silver Lane, after a 9-year-old female student attempting to use a... Read more
Officers are reaching out to the public to identify the appropriate owner for a late 1960s diary that was located last month.
Churchill area is host to the next Crime Prevention Presentation, but all are welcome to attend! There are only a few presentations left find one that works for you.
Eugene Police Criem Prevention Staff will once again be out in force throughout areas populated by students reminding them to take care to protect their property while away on winter break.
Toys for Tots collection event to be held this Sunday, Nov. 20, at Shopko on Chad Drive in Eugene.
Tips to ensure that your carefully selected purchases end up in the hands of the intended recipient and not in the hands of thieves.
After receiving multiple tips Eugene Police have arrested the woman who assaulted a bus driver last month.
Eugene Police and the FBI are hoping you can help in identifying the suspect pictured in surveillance photos from this morning's bank robbery
TOMORROW! Eugene Police Crime Prevention Unit will be speaking to the Active Bethel Citizens neighborhood association.
An observant citizen called in a suspicious subject and responding police confirm he was involved in a bank robbery earlier in the day.
After a three and a half month investigation Eugene Police Detectives arrest Jackson Harpol, 31, for a home invasion robbery and sexual assault from July of this year.
After an alert security guard reported suspects inside the Peace Village Charter School police respond and arrest the three involved.
Eugene Police arrested Crummett without incident, with the assistance of the University of Oregon Police Department on the UO Campus, where he is employed. Although he is an employee of the University of Oregon, the crimes... Read more
A bronze medallion was stolen from the Fern Ridge Bike Path. Do you have information on its location?
Eugene Police have received an influx of reports of exceptionally aggressive door-to-door sales teams and are looking into any connection to crime trends.
LATEST(51) NEWS RELEASEOctober 30, 2012For further information, contact:Jenna McCulley, Public Information Coordinator, at 541.682.5197, orMelinda McLaughlin, APR, Public Information Director, at 541.682... Read more
The school year is in full swing, but do you know who your resources are? Meet the school resource team and learn who you contact with questions.
The 25-year-old victim reported to police that she was outside of the bar, when she was approached by a man who offered her a cigarette. The victim reported that she followed the man around the corner, where he assaulted and... Read more
On the heels of the success of a prevention presentation to Bethel neighbors, the Crime Prevention will be holding forums throughout the City of Eugene.
The fleet of bikes, along with other equipment and the trailer they were in, were stolen over the weekend from Prairie Mountain School in the Bethel School District. The “Bike Friday” bikes, valued at $32,000, are owned by... Read more
Police took Jacob Morton Berk into custody after a bystander intervened and detained him following an assault.
Criminal Mischief was reported by the owner of Wrap City from over the weekend and police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect.
Eugene Police are hoping the public can assist in identifying two suspects who assaulted and robbed a paper carrier in the early morning of Friday, October 12.
Eugene Police responded to an attempted theft at the Wells Fargo Bank on Polk. Can you identify the suspect?
Can you help identify the suspect in these photos who assaulted a LTD on October 4th?
Eugene Police are hoping the public can help locate a stolen bicycle intended to be the primary transportation for a new food cart company.
Exclusion Request – Case SummaryNote: Downtown Public Safety Zone case summaries are sent to Mayor and Council, and there have been requests by public members for making it available through the Internet. As there are... PDF version
Eugene Police wrap up target outreach with a Crime Prevention Presentation to community members Tonight, October 3 at 7 p.m. at Fairfield Elementary School.
In response to an identified increase in property crime, the prevention unit jumps into action.
LATEST(49) On the afternoon of September 20, Officers received a citizen complaint of a subject selling hashish in the Broadway Plaza by holding up a sign that read “HASH” on it to certain passersbys. Officers watched as... Read more
Eugene Police have released the name of the Eugene man killed by a train yesterday evening near 8th Avenue and Hilyard.
On the heels of last year's spike in car break-ins during football games, EPD's Crime Prevention team has ramped up education efforts and it's working.
Members of the Eugene Police Crime Prevention Unit are hitting the streets once again to welcome students back to the area and provide Crime Prevention tips.
To prevent and respond proactively to potential alcohol and behavior problems related to partying, Eugene Police will be proactively working in the West and South University area this coming weekend. As in the past, EPD will... PDF
LATEST(47) 8/23/2012 In the afternoon of August 23, a downtown bike officer was patrolling in the area of 300 W 8th Ave. The officer observed two men between parked vehicles in a parking lot posted with “No Trespassing”... PDF version
Downtown Public Safety Zone Exclusion Case Summaries 2012(1) 08/25/2011 Officer observed hostile verbal dispute between two subjects, upon attempted contact subject ran then stopped turned around and raised both arms... Read more
After more than two years of planning, design and construction the Eugene Police Department is officially moved into the newly remodeled 300 Country Club Police Headquarters
The suspect appears to be a white male adult, thin build, with collar length hair, beard/mustache, and wearing a baseball cap and light colored zip up sweater, and carrying a dark colored backpack.
Police are seeking... Read more
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012On The evening of September 1, a Downtown officer was patrolling in the area of 10th & Willamette when he observed a man on a bicycle run a red light. The subject consented to a search and the officer... Read more
Police believe the father has or is trying leave the state and in addition to the child, may be travelling with an adult female. He is Angelo Muniz, age 47, from Lebanon, Oregon. He is described as an Hispanic male, 5’7”,... Read more
The Eugene Police Department wants to remind citizens that though they can’t control the outcome of the football game, they can play a role in protecting their property while they cheer on their team. Any event that draws a... Read more
Eugene Police provide tips to ensure a smooth game day.
At about 1:30 a.m. on August 16, police responded to a complaint of a disorderly subject in the area of Broadway & Olive. Officers contacted the 39-year-old man, who yelled obscenities as he drank from a bottle. He became... Read more
Eugene Police and Lane County Sheriff's Office release details of the arrest of three suspects charged with Murder.
On August 4 at about 2 a.m. a bouncer working in a bar at Broadway and Olive saw a subject that he recognized enter the establishment. The subject, who has a history of committing crimes such as Disorderly Conduct,... Read more
The Eugene Police Department welcomes the community to join with thtem in officially opening the building and this historic new chapter in service to our citizens!
Eugene residents, students and workers have the opportunity to learn more about law enforcement and how their local police department works this fall. Starting in September the 26th Citizens' Police Academy will hold... Read more
EPD's records service counter (Police Records Unit) at City Hall will be closed on Saturday, August 11, 2012, at 3 p.m. and will reopen to the public at the new police headquarters at 300 Country Club on Sunday, August 12... Read more
On July 19, a downtown officer saw a subject he recognized and who he was aware had violated a restraining order during a recent incident. Two officers contacted the subject and verified that he had violated the order and... Read more
Ryan Lee Hayes was taken into custody Tuesday without incident thanks to multiple tips from the public.
Shortly after 12:00 p.m. this afternoon a single male suspect entered the bank and presented the teller a note, leaving on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Captain Durr comes to EPD from his former position as major with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office where he commanded the Homeland Security Bureau, Emergency Operations, Aviation, Emergency Field Force, Explosive... Read more
Shortly after 4:00 a.m. Eugene Police were called to a Coburg Road area home in response to a home invasion that had just occurred.
On July 18, an adult man mingling with a number of teenagers in the Park Blocks was contacted when he violated one of the posted park rules. The 26-year-old man had a warrant forhis arrest. It was also determined that he... Read more
In a few of the cases, the victim’s came home while the suspect was inside. In one case, a female victim was menaced after she encountered the suspect exiting the home. Antone Forrest Deedward Owens, age 21, of Eugene, was... Read more
Michael Allen Eastman, 1/2/85, no residential address, was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges of Rape I, Kidnap 1. Eastman was spotted at 11:45 last night by Eugene Police in the area of Sorrel Ponds in... Read more
The first artistic elements commissioned for EPD’s new headquarters will be installed beginning Thursday, July 12. The artwork honors the service of EPD while creating a dignified sanctuary for people who need the services... Read more
A 16-year-old former 4j student has been charged in connection with last month’s computer breach of a 4j system.
The male attacker, approached a 18-year-old female who had been sleeping in the field and forcibly beat and sexually assaulted her.
The suspect is described as a white male in his 20s, 5’8” to 6’ tall, 175 pounds, with... Read more
Eugene Police receive the Special Olympics Torch this morning from Springfield Police and will run it through the Eugene area.
Downtown Public Safety Zone case summaries are posted online and sent to media. This is a case summary for activity on July 10, 2012.
The information is unverified, but credible and due to the seriousness of the information, Eugene Police Department is advising residents and visitors in the area to observe personal safety precautions as well as to report... Read more
On July 7, a Eugene Police officer was driving by the Park Blocks when he heard what sounded like an argument and a subject being slapped. As a security officer waved the officer over, the Eugene police officer saw a man... Read more
Around 9:00 p.m. on June 29, a police sergeant was bicycling through the park blocks when he noticed a subject smoking marijuana. The suspect, when contacted by the sergeant provided a name that officers later learned was... Read more
July 4 is a day of celebration, and sometimes the celebration can start early and end late. For pets this can be a frightening, and potentially dangerous, time. Fireworks, loud noises and large gatherings of family and... Read more
Greenhill Humane Society and the City of Eugene on Track for a Smooth Transition in Animal Services. Several changes will take place in animal services for Eugene starting this Sunday, July 1. With a fresh contract in place... Read more
NEWS RELEASEMay 31, 2012For further information contact:Jenna McCulley, Public Information Coordinator, at 541.682.5197, orMelinda McLaughlin, APR, Public Information Director, at 541.682.5124
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NEWS RELEASEMay 29, 2012For further information, contact:Jenna McCulley, Public Information Coordinator, at 541.682.5197, orMelinda McLaughlin, APR, Public Information Director, at 541.682.5124
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