Near LEBANON, Ore. – A report of a suspicious device in a car forced crews to close Highway 34 at milepost 14 just west of Lebanon. Oregon State Police was called to assist Linn County deputies and Lebanon Police with the investigation. Deputies say Matthew Reniff from Eugene said he had an explosive device in … Continue reading »
Casino Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat
FLORENCE, Ore. — The Three Rivers Casino in Florence was evacuated late Saturday night after it received a bomb threat. Casino officials say it happened around midnight. Everyone exited the building while police and fire crews did a thorough search of the area. No evidence of a bomb was found and guests were able to … Continue reading »
Lane County Courthouse Evacuated
EUGENE, Ore. – A string of bomb threats led to the evacuation of 17 Oregon courthouses, including Lane County’s. Oregon State Police say the calls started coming in around 2:30 p.m. Monday afternoon. Troopers say they appear similar to multiple reports received in Washington and Nebraska over the past two weeks. So far, no suspicious devices … Continue reading »
Eugene Bomb Threat Suspect Sentenced
MEDFORD, Ore. — The man who called in a threat to bomb the downtown Eugene post office won’t spend any more time in prison for the crime. The judge handed down a year-long sentence to Patrick Smoly Tuesday, but he got credit for time served. Back in November 2010, Smoly parked his white van outside … Continue reading »
Robbery Surveillance Video Released
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Springfield Police Department has released surveillance video showing a man suspected of robbing a deli early Sunday morning. An employee of Patty’s Deli says she got a call from a man who claimed that a bomb was planted outside the building. The man allegedly demanded that money be left outside the … Continue reading »
