EUGENE, Ore. — An external audit of the Eugene Police Department revealed that thousands of pieces of evidence are missing or unaccounted for. The Eugene Police Department says it’s trying to figure out how to improve its unit that handles evidence. According to an external audit, the department needs some major tuning up. “Our goal … Continue reading »
Students React To Party Citations.
EUGENE, Ore. –Eugene Police issue their first tickets to students violating the social host ordinance in a big party bust. EPD says more than 100 people were at a party Monday night. Trash is still visible outside the home near the University of Oregon on Tuesday afternoon. “We heard some people getting pretty ruckus … Continue reading »
UO Students Petition to Repeal Ordinance
EUGENE, Ore. — Students at the University of Oregon are petitioning to repeal the social host ordinance. They argue the Eugene ordinance is too harsh. The students are fed up with the ordinance, and have organized a campaign to repeal it. They say it just puts too much of a financial burden on those who … Continue reading »
Two Arrested for Stealing Vehicle
EUGENE, Ore. — Two people were arrested after an off-duty Eugene police officer spotted them driving a stolen vehicle. He called dispatch Sunday afternoon and police later found the vehicle in the 500 block of International Way in Springfield. Eugene police officers arrested Tyler James Gardner, 29, and Tiffany Honochick, 22, both of Eugene, for … Continue reading »
Cop Impersonator on the Loose
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene police say a man posing as an officer is trying to get into local homes. The person who reported the incident describes the suspect as a white male, 6’3” tall, 200 lbs, clean shaven, light brown or blonde hair and has a black gun in a brown holster. Officers said the … Continue reading »
Hotel Guests Targeted by Scam
EUGENE, Ore. — A scam targeting hotel guests has been reported in Eugene. The Eugene Police Department says scammers called at least one local hotel and asked to be transferred to phones lines of several rooms. When a guest would answer, the scammer pretends to be the front desk clerk. They tell the guest they’re … Continue reading »
Seniors on Patrol Protect Local Homes
EUGENE, Ore. — While spring break has patrol units paying extra attention to areas near campus, Seniors on Patrol work year round to make sure neighborhoods stay safe with their vacation check program. “It’s just a great way to partner with our senior community and really get some extra eyes and ears in the community … Continue reading »
Police Prevent Spring Break Break-ins
EUGENE, Ore. — Spring break is typically when crime activity increases near the University of Oregon. For anyone who hasn’t left town yet, the University of Oregon Police Department is reminding students to remove valuables from their cars and make sure their residences are secure–doors and windows locked. “We want to make sure people are … Continue reading »
EPD Unable to Locate Evidence
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene police says its property control unit has been inadequately operated for decades. A recent audit proved just that, revealing a long list of bad practice needing attention. Chief Pete Kerns says that attention is now being paid in the form of a brand new staff, a new protocol and two investigations. … Continue reading »
Eugene Man Arrested for Firearm Incident
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Police Department arrested a man after he allegedly loaded a pellet gun and pointed it at neighbors’ yards. Aroung 12:20 p.m., police officers were called to a home in the 2000 block of South Bertelsen Road. There they found the suspect sitting in a chair and he appeared to be … Continue reading »
