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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Former corrections officer sentenced after sexual misconduct at Coffee Creek facility
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A former corrections officer at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility was sentenced to nearly two years after pleading guilty to sexual misconduct. According to the Washington County District Attorney's Office, on May 9, Levi David Gray was sentenced to 20 months after pleading guilty to two counts of first-degree custodial sexual misconduct. Officials said that in May 2023, Gray served as the supervisor of the Special Housing Unit at the Coffee Creek facility, where the 19-year-old victim had been moved into the only cell unit with no surveillance camera. Teen dead, two injured after late-Monday SR 14 crash During that time, authorities said that Gray committed sex acts against the victim in her cell, which were overheard by a witness who convinced the victim to report the abuse. Gray was immediately placed on leave after the report and later terminated. The victim was taken to a hospital where Gray's DNA was found on her body, and authorities said that Gray was also seen on video taking the victim to her cell by himself, which was a policy violation. He also stayed in the area of her cell for an extended period of time. In court, Gray was sentenced to 20 months, the maximum sentence based on guidelines. Gray was also ordered to serve three years of post-prison supervision, and he will undergo sex offender treatment and a mental health evaluation upon release. The DOC shared the following statement: The custodial sexual misconduct committed by former Correctional Sergeant Levi Gray is deeply troubling and disappointing. His actions violate the agency's mission and undermine the trust placed in it by the public, staff, and adults in custody. Sexual misconduct is unacceptable in any setting, but it is particularly egregious in a correctional environment where power dynamics must never be abused. DOC continues to work diligently to prevent such violations through staff training, reporting mechanisms, and technology. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Burglar sentenced for stealing $44,000 in items from Tualatin storage unit
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man was sentenced to five years in prison after burglarizing thousands of dollars worth of lithium-ion batteries and other items from a storage unit in Tualatin last year. According to the Washington County District Attorney's Office, Nicholas James Richmond broke into a locked and refrigerated trailer – as well as a separate shipping container belonging to a local robotics company – using a cutting torch back on Jan. 29, 2024. Bend man convicted for hitting Yellowstone National Park worker with vehicle He then proceeded to steal 40 lithium ion batteries worth $44,000, along with a riding lawnmower and other items, the DA's Office said. The owner of the stolen items alerted police after finding one of the batteries for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Investigators then set up a meeting with the seller, who had three of the stolen batteries with her. The woman claimed her husband and Richmond were hiding the other stolen items at another storage facility. US Attorney's Office files to recover $6.7M stolen in scam against City of Portland After obtaining a warrant, authorities searched the storage unit and found 12 of the missing batteries. They also searched Richmond's truck and found multiple firearms and, after searching his phone, found pictures of the stolen lawn mower. On May 2, Richmond was found guilty on charges of first-degree burglary (two counts), first-degree theft, aggravated first-degree theft, felon in possession of a firearm (four counts) and criminal mischief. Ten days later, he was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay more than $57,000 in restitution. Richmond was taken to the Oregon Department of Corrections to serve his sentence. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Mom put fentanyl pills in backseat, then toddler overdosed twice, OR officials say
National Mom put fentanyl pills in backseat, then toddler overdosed twice, OR officials say An Oregon mom was convicted of an assault charge in connection with her toddler's fentanyl overdose, officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto An Oregon mom accused of leaving fentanyl pills within reach of her 2-year-old was convicted in connection with the child's overdose, prosecutors said. Megan Elizabeth Meek was found guilty of second-degree assault, the Washington County District Attorney's Office said in a May 5 news release. She's scheduled to be sentenced in August. McClatchy News reached out to her attorneys May 6 and was awaiting responses. In 2023, Meek and her fiance smoked fentanyl while their daughter was with them, prosecutors said. 'Later that day, they planned to take the child to a babysitter so they could go shopping. They stopped at an area business along the way,' according to prosecutors, who said Meek went inside to buy something and then 'put her bag containing multiple fentanyl pills and other drug paraphernalia in the backseat' when she got back to the vehicle. The 2-year-old swallowed several pills, prosecutors said. Meek and her fiance saw that the toddler was overdosing when they got to their destination, and they told responding police that the child had swallowed fentanyl, prosecutors said. When police arrived, 'the child was unconscious, not breathing, and had no detectable pulse,' authorities said. Officers gave the girl two Narcan doses, 'but she overdosed again once she reached the hospital due to the sheer amount of fentanyl in her system,' according to prosecutors, who said she had to be on a Narcan drip for an entire day. Meek's fiance, Bret Mitchell Hollmann, was sentenced in 2024 to four years behind bars after he pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and unlawful possession of a schedule II controlled substance – substantial quantities, prosecutors said. He said he purchased the fentanyl, prosecutors said. Washington County includes Beaverton, which is about an 8-mile drive southwest from Portland. Sara Schilling mcclatchy-newsroom Email this person Sara Schilling covers real-time news for McClatchy. She is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University, where she studied communications and sociology. Previously, she reported for newspapers including the Tri-City Herald and The (Tacoma) News Tribune.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Washington County mom convicted in toddler's 2023 fentanyl overdose
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A Washington County mother has been convicted for her role in her 2-year-old daughter's overdose after she swallowed several fentanyl pills, the Washington County District Attorney's Office announced Monday. On May 1, a jury found Megan Meek guilty of second-degree assault. The case stems from March 13, 2023, when Meek and her fiancé, Bret Hollmann, started the day smoking fentanyl pills purchased by Hollmann, according to the Washington County District Attorney's Office, noting their 2-year-old daughter was with them at the time. VIDEO: Driver 'intentionally' sideswipes motorcycle on Hwy 26 before fleeing Later in the day, Hollmann and Meek planned to take their daughter to a babysitter so they could go shopping, and stopped at a business on the way, officials said. Meek went inside the store, and when she returned to the car, she put her bag – with multiple fentanyl pills and other drug paraphernalia – in the backseat within reach of the toddler. According to the Washington County District Attorney's Office, the 2-year-old ended up swallowing several fentanyl pills. Bodies found in Portland area rivers 'pretty normal occurrence' After they arrived at their destination, Meek and Hollman noticed the child was overdosing, and when Beaverton police responded to the scene, she was unconscious, not breathing and had no detectable pulse, authorities said, noting officers told the parents their child needed her stomach pumped because she swallowed the pills. Officers were able to administer two doses of Narcan, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, and 'saved her life,' the District Attorney's Office said, noting she overdosed again at the hospital because of the 'sheer amount of fentanyl in her system.' Officials said hospital staff had to keep the child on a Narcan drip for a full day to keep her alive. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Hollmann admitted to officers that he bought the pills and was later caught smoking fentanyl at the hospital while his daughter was undergoing treatment and had to be removed from the facility, officials added. Hollman was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree assault and unlawful possession of a schedule II controlled substance – substantial quantities. In a press release announcing the conviction, the Washington County District Attorney's Office commended the life-saving efforts of Beaverton Police Department, Tualatin Fire & Rescue and hospital staff. A sentencing hearing is slated for August 20, 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
Oregon man convicted decades after estranged wife was found dead in trunk
*Attached video: Homicides in Cleveland in recent years HILLSBORO, Ore. (WJW) – An Oregon man has been convicted in the death of his estranged wife, whose death has remained a cold case for decades. According to a press release from the Washington County District Attorney's Office, 70-year-old Robert Atrops was found guilty of murder on April 17, following a three-week trial in the 1988 murder of his estranged wife, Deborah Atrops. 'Tremendous world leader': NE Ohio priest visiting Rome speaks on Pope Francis' death At the time of Deborah's murder, she was separated from Robert and making plans for divorce, the release stated. The couple shared an infant daughter they had recently adopted. According to the release, the separation was caused by marital problems, including physical abuse. 'Leading up to her murder, friends and coworkers witnessed concerning domestic violence behavior,' the release said. 'She had also started a new relationship with a coworker and told friends that the defendant had confronted her about the relationship and that she was worried he would kill her.' According to the release, Deborah left her job for a 5:15 p.m. hair appointment on Nov. 29, 1988. She then left the salon at about 7 p.m. with plans to go to Robert's house to pick up their daughter. US flags to fly at half-staff for Pope Francis At about 9:30 p.m., Robert began calling friends, family and 911 to report Deborah missing, the release stated. 'He claimed he made these calls from his home phone, but there was no record of the calls. Investigators believe he was not at home when he made these calls,' according to the release. Deborah's body was eventually found inside the trunk of her vehicle on Dec. 1, 1988. According to the release, police were called to a remote construction site after multiple reports of a suspicious vehicle with no plates, frosted windows and an open window with keys inside. That is where Deborah's body was found. 'Her clothing was covered in mud, and the car had noticeable amounts of mud smeared on the hood, steering wheel, gear shift and front right tire. Mud samples were collected from the car, the body recovery location and the defendant's home,' the release stated. Streetsboro man charged with trying to kill relative on Easter Sunday According to the release, the cause of death was determined by the Oregon State Medical Examiner to be strangulation. According to the release, Robert told police he never saw Deborah that night, but his 'alibi was not fully confirmed.' The case remained cold for decades until 2020, when cold case detective Kevin Winfield reviewed the case. According to the release, Winfield completed an investigation with the help of the Washington County Sheriff's Office. He was able to find additional witnesses and new information about the circumstances surrounding Deborah's murder. Eventually, Robert's DNA was connected to the coat Deborah was wearing when she was killed. The FBI also found that the mud collected from the victim's vehicle was indistinguishable from the mud collected at Robert's home. It also came to light that Robert sold roofing materials at construction sites near where Deborah's body was found. Pope Francis' cause of death, burial plan released 'The defendant was interviewed by Detective Winfield in 2022, and there were significant discrepancies from his version of events in 1988,' the release said. Robert Atrops was indicted by a grand jury and arrested for murder in the second degree on March 23, 2023. He was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a Washington County jury on April 17. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for May 20. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
