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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Oregon Coast safari park owner arrested after 44 guns, $1.6M cash, drugs found, police say
The owner of West Coast Game Park Safari, which was raided by law enforcement agencies May 15-18, was arrested May 27 on charges related to possession of drugs seized during the raid. Oregon State Police raided the Bandon facility along with local, state and federal agencies, executing multiple search warrants. They seized and relocated 310 animals to animal sanctuary and rescue facilities. The facility had been racking up violations since 2016 for offenses like a dead tiger kept in a freezer for months, animals found dead, sick, starving and never examined by a veterinarian, rotting food and rat droppings. The South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team participated in the search and found about 80 grams of methamphetamine, according to a Facebook post from the Coos County Sheriff's Office. A detective obtained an additional search warrant for evidence of controlled substance crimes at the same location, the post said. The additional search recovered 44 firearms, including one modified into a machine gun, about 8 grams of cocaine, and about $1.6 million in cash, cashier's checks, bonds and certificates, the post said. Bandon Police arrested the 52-year-old owner in connection with the narcotics investigation, the post said. He was taken to the Coos County Jail on charges of methamphetamine possession, manufacturing and attempted distribution. Court records showed no charges had been filed as of 4 p.m. May 27. Police said the investigation was ongoing. Isabel Funk covers breaking news and public safety for the Statesman Journal. Funk can be reached at ifunk@ or on X at @isabeldfunk This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Oregon's West Coast Game Park Safari owner arrested on drug charges
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Oregon Department of Emergency Management activates level 3 response for flooding
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management on Monday activated the State Emergency Coordination Center to level three in response to widespread flooding in western Oregon. Heavy rain has caused flooding of small streams, creeks and rivers, particularly in the south Willamette Valley, an OEM news release said. The rain has caused urban flooding and increased risk of landslides in areas with steep terrain, the release said. Multiple flood warnings have been issued and a flood advisory remained in effect, according to the release. Rain is expected to continue throughout the week. Level three signifies regional response, and local emergency operation centers are also activated, the release said. The activation "allows OEM to maintain situational awareness, facilitate information-sharing, and help fulfill resource requests." OEM advised Oregonians to check its flood dashboard for updated information. The agency also advised people to avoid travel if possible but to check for road conditions if they have to travel. Isabel Funk covers breaking news and public safety for the Statesman Journal. Funk can be reached at ifunk@ or on X at @isabeldfunk This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Oregon flooding: State activates emergency level 3 response
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Oregon Department of Emergency Management activates level 3 response for flooding
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management on Monday activated the State Emergency Coordination Center to level three in response to widespread flooding in western Oregon. Heavy rain has caused flooding of small streams, creeks and rivers, particularly in the south Willamette Valley, an OEM news release said. The rain has caused urban flooding and increased risk of landslides in areas with steep terrain, the release said. Multiple flood warnings have been issued and a flood advisory remained in effect, according to the release. Rain is expected to continue throughout the week. Level three signifies regional response, and local emergency operation centers are also activated, the release said. The activation "allows OEM to maintain situational awareness, facilitate information-sharing, and help fulfill resource requests." OEM advised Oregonians to check its flood dashboard for updated information. The agency also advised people to avoid travel if possible but to check for road conditions if they have to travel. Isabel Funk covers breaking news and public safety for the Statesman Journal. Funk can be reached at ifunk@ or on X at @isabeldfunk This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Oregon flooding: State activates emergency level 3 response
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Yahoo
33-year-old man found dead in car at Keizer Station In-N-Out
The body of a 33-year-old man was found Sunday in a parked car at the In-N-Out Burger at Keizer Station. Police responded to a call at about 9:40 a.m. Sunday of a suspicious car that had been in the parking lot at 6280 Keizer Station Blvd. for two days, according to a Keizer Police Facebook post. Officers determined the man, who had a registered address in California, died by suicide, police said. Next of kin had been notified. The In-N-Out parking lot and store were closed until officers cleared the scene at about 1:30 p.m., police said. Isabel Funk covers breaking news and public safety for the Statesman Journal. Funk can be reached at ifunk@ or on X at @isabeldfunk This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: California man found dead in car at Oregon In-N-Out parking lot
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Yahoo
Salem man arrested for alleged bias crime against Hispanic family
A 27-year-old Salem man was arrested Sunday after allegedly menacing a Hispanic family and shouting "racially-charged remarks," Salem Police said. Officers responded to a call shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday in the 2100 block of Coral Ave. NE of a man who police said "brandished a shotgun" at two adults and a young girl who were waiting for a tow truck. The man approached the family with the gun and shouted racial remarks, the release said. He was taken to Marion County Jail and was scheduled to be arraigned Monday on three charges of unlawful use of a weapon and three charges of bias crimes. Isabel Funk covers breaking news and public safety for the Statesman Journal. Funk can be reached at ifunk@ or on X at @isabeldfunk This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Salem man arrested for alleged bias crime against Hispanic family
