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Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Yahoo
Missing Oregon toddler found dead in river died from drowning, authorities say
The Brief Missing 2-year-old Dane Paulsen was found dead in an Oregon river. Authorities confirmed he drowned, according to the state medical examiner. His body was discovered over a week later, three miles from his home. SILETZ, Ore. - Authorities said a missing toddler who was found dead in an Oregon River had drowned. According to FOX 12, 2-year-old Dane Paulsen the cause of death was made by the state medical examiner. The backstory Dane Paulsen was reported missing around 4:25 p.m. March 1, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said. More than a week later, his body was found in the Siletz River approximately 3 mile RELATED: Missing Oregon toddler found dead in Siletz River, authorities confirm Authorities said Juan Heredia, with Angels Recovery Dive Team, offered their services to the toddler's family and began searching the river along with a guide. What they're saying "Our thoughts are with the family, who are facing an unbearable sorrow," Sheriff Adam Shanks previously said in a Facebook post. "We are deeply grateful for the support and dedication shown by the search teams and our communities throughout this difficult time, though we wish it was under different circumstances." The Source The information in this story comes from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, which provided details about the discovery of Dane Paulsen's body and the investigation, including a statement from Sheriff Adam Shanks. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Yahoo
New information sought in 1984 unsolved murder of Oregon Coast teen
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Officials in Lincoln County are asking the public for new information on the murder of a teenage girl which has gone unsolved for over 40 years. On March 9, 1984, authorities said 17-year-old Kelly Disney was reported missing after being last seen walking eastbound on Highway 20 near U.S. 101 in Newport. The death of Dane Paulsen: New details of body found in Siletz River In July 1994, over 10 years after her disappearance, Disney's skull was found in an abandoned vehicle near Big Creek Reservoir outside of Newport. Her death was ruled a homicide after officials said, 'It appeared her skull had recently been placed at that location.' The Lincoln County District Attorney's Office said they have reason to believe members of the community have information in the investigation and are encouraging them to come forward. Information can be submitted anonymously at (541) 265-0069 or online at FindKellyDisney@ 'If you knew Kelly or heard about her disappearance, we want to hear from you,' the Lincoln County District Attorney's Office said in a news release. 'Whether you experienced something firsthand or heard information thirdhand, that information is valuable. No matter how insignificant you feel the information might be, we still want to hear from you.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Gresham police seek teen suspect in fatal shooting of 17-year-old boy
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Gresham police are looking for a suspect who remains at large after a that killed a 17-year-old boy, officials announced Thursday. Authorities responded to an 'apparent unprovoked attack' on the Vance Park futsal court just after 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, and found , 17, had been shot and killed, police said. The death of Dane Paulsen: New details of body found in Siletz River Officers identified Camerino Vides, 16, as a suspect but have not been able to find him. 'I understand that incidents like this can cause fear and uncertainty,' Gresham Police Chief Travis Gullberg said. 'In response to the challenge of gun violence, we recently launched Ceasefire Gresham, a partnership using a collaborative approach to address this crisis.' Anyone with information about Vides is encouraged to contact Gresham police. However, police say not to approach Vides in case he is armed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Oregon gun control law is constitutional, according to state appeals court
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A controversial gun control law has been deemed constitutional in the Oregon Court of Appeals, effectively lifting the hold on gun safety protections in the state. Oregon voters , but it was quickly placed on hold due to a that the law violated the state constitution. Measure 114, , requires that someone must have a permit as well as a completed criminal background check before buying a gun. In order to receive a permit, one must complete a gun safety course and prove that they are not a danger to themselves or others. Search ends for Dane Paulsen after volunteer diver recovers body The law also limits the legal magazine capacity to 10 or fewer rounds — though there are exceptions for police and the military. According to Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, this change is long overdue. 'Oregonians voted for this, and it's time we move ahead with common-sense safety measures,' Rayfield said. 'Today's decision is a big step forward for gun safety in Oregon. This measure gives us the tools to make sure gun buyers go through background checks and get proper permits, helping to keep firearms out of the wrong hands and making our communities safer.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The law is expected to go into effect in 35 days. However, the law's challengers — including the Gun Owners of America — can further appeal the law by bringing it to a federal court. More to come, stay with KOIN 6 News as this story develops. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Yahoo
Toddler found dead in river 10 days after vanishing, Oregon cops say. ‘Little angel'
A missing 2-year-old boy was found dead in an Oregon river after 10 days of extensive searching, deputies said. Dane Paulsen's body was discovered at about 11:15 a.m. March 11 in the Siletz River, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post. He was found about 3 miles downstream from his home near Siletz by diver volunteer Juan Heredia of Angels Recovery Dive Team, deputies said. Heredia, from Stockton, California, heard about the missing child when he was on vacation in Mexico, he told KOIN. He drove 12 hours to help search for the child and was in the water for two hours before finding him, the news outlet reported. When Dane first disappeared, rescuers began scouring the area around the home, McClatchy News reported. Search efforts included a boat combing 14 miles of the river, underwater sonar and drones and hundreds of miles covered by ground teams. Additionally, police dogs, drones, numerous agencies and over 200 community volunteers all looked for Dane. After days of searching, teams then turned their attention to the river after discovering evidence linked to the water, deputies said in another post. 'Our thoughts are with the family, who are facing an unbearable sorrow,' Sheriff Adam Shanks said on Facebook. 2 yr old Dane Paulsen has been found deceased in the river. Diver Juan Heredia, who had been working at the scene... Posted by Heather Tripp on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Many are grieving Dane. 'Though Dane is gone, his spirit will never leave Siletz. He brought people together. And in that way, he will always be home,' Theresa Smith wrote on Facebook. 'But now your smile Dane has now touched the whole world baby Dane, and you will be forever remembered in our hearts, on our minds,' Amber Lambert said in a Facebook post. 'RIP little angel. This child was found not because one specialized resource came in on day 11, but because of the hard, caring dedicated and professional work of Lincoln County Sheriff's Office's planning and operational deployments,' Sharon Ward wrote on Facebook. Siletz is about an 80-mile drive southwest from Salem. 14-year-old snowmobiler seriously hurt after crashing into tree, Oregon rescuers say Dog walker finds body of man missing for 16 months near his home, Nebraska cops say Body of 33-year-old woman found 2 weeks after she vanished with dog, Montana cops say
