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Posted on: September 20, 2023

Detective’s proactive work leads to search warrant recovery of firearms and charges for father, son

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A Eugene Police Property/Financial Crimes Unit detective was conducting some proactive, self-initiated work and uncovered information an Elmira resident, Howard Todd Floyd, age 57, and who is a felon, was in possession of guns, body armor, and gun manufac...

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Officers respond to stabbing, one injured

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At 8:28 p.m. on September 16, Eugene Police officers were dispatched to a report of a stabbing incident in the 600 block of Van Buren. A suspect, who also lives in the neighborhood, was reported to have run at a couple with a knife as they returned home. ...

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Posted on: September 15, 2023

Seeking tips in Champs Robbery

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Eugene Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with the identification of two suspects. On September 14, Eugene Police Department responded to the report of a robbery that occurred at Champs Sporting Goods, located at Valley Rive...

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Posted on: August 4, 2023

Now hiring - Eugene Police Captain

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We are looking for a leader for one of our major operational or administrative divisions who will instill trust in the services with the community, develop and implement plans to achieve the mission and vision of the department, and inspire employees to p...

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Posted on: July 10, 2023

Man Arrested for Harassment, Resisting Arrest

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At approximately 12:10 p.m. on July 7, Eugene Police received a call of a trespasser at the 700 block of Willamette Street.

 

Markus Sterling Fletcher, age 48 was seen shoving items through a mail slot and had previously been trespassing. When conf...

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Posted on: November 17, 2022

Come serve with us - Join the Eugene Police Department

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If you are someone who can perform multiple tasks with ease, you are calm under pressure, you are a good communicator and you care about people, you may have the skills necessary to be a good police officer. The Eugene Police Department is currently seeki...

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Posted on: November 17, 2022

Vehicle Crash and Fire on Ferry Street Bridge – DUII Arrest

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At 9:36 p.m. on November 16.  Eugene Police officers were called to respond to a single-vehicle crash at Coburg Road and East 6th Avenue. The involved vehicle, a Nissan Pathfinder, was on fire. Upon arrival, police found the Pathfinder h...

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Posted on: June 26, 2020

Eugene Police Department: Accountability

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Eugene Police Department: Accountability

Message from Chief Chris Skinner

 In our profession, which we have chosen to serve our community, we are aware of a longstanding nationwide incidence of injustice to community members and communities of colo...

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Posted on: August 19, 2020

Recent Theft From Vehicle Incidents at Popular Outdoor Areas

In recent weeks, police have received information of several Theft from Vehicle incidents at Ridgeline trailheads in the Fox Hollow and 52nd Street/Willamette areas. The cases involve suspects who broke windows of vehicles and stole valuables that were le...

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Posted on: August 17, 2020

Rape Reported off Oakway Road

On August 17 at 5:17 a.m., police responded to report of an unknown problem after a female called 911 and the line was disconnected. The victim called back and reported being raped by a male she did not know in the 200 block of Oakway Center.

The suspect i...

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Posted on: August 5, 2020

Several Arrests Made From Riot During Last Weekend of May

On the night of Friday, May 29, and into the morning of Saturday, May 30, a peaceful protest in downtown Eugene devolved into a riot. While not everyone who participated in the original peaceful protest participated in the riot, several hundred individual...

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Posted on: July 31, 2020

Police looking for help identifying adult suspect and presumed juvenile victim

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Following the events that took place on July 25, and arrests made during the riot downtown, police have continued to investigate information and video posted online of an additional incident involving an adult male and apparent juvenile male victim. Durin...

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Posted on: July 28, 2020

Arrest information - Protest Turns to Riot

The following is information regarding arrests made on the night of June 25, during the riot. There is one arrest that is being depicted on social media that needs some context and that information is provided first, with the rest of the information about...

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Posted on: July 22, 2020

Police Respond to Shots Fired/Armed Subject call near W. 12th and Lawrence

On July 21, 2020 at 7:09 p.m., police responded to the area of W. 12th Avenue and Lawrence Street for the report of shots fired. Multiple callers also reported a male running through the neighborhood, armed with a handgun. It was the second armed subject/...

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Posted on: July 22, 2020

Police looking for information in stabbing

On
July 18, at approximately 11:14 p.m., police responded to the area of W 18thAvenue and Chambers Street following information of an unknown suspect who
stabbed the 24-year-old victim on the side of his upper body, and then rannorthbound on Chamber...

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Posted on: July 1, 2020

EPD Initiates 1st Set of Policing Reforms in Wake of George Floyd's Death in Minneapolis

Eugene Police Department is deeply committed to taking a look at its policies and practices for racial equity and justice. In the wake of the George Floyd death in Minneapolis, local marches and rallies, and calls for police reform, we have considered wha...

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