NEWPORT, Ore. — Police caught a Philomath man who escaped from custody on his way to jail. Asa Allan Williams, 24, appeared before a judge Tuesday morning regarding a DUII charge. He hadn’t yet been to jail. There the judge ordered Williams to stay at the Lincoln County Jail to await his next court date, … Continue reading »
Police Search for Escaped Inmate
ROSEBURG, Ore. — The search is on for a Springfield man who escaped from his cell at the Douglas County Jail overnight. Thomas Grimes has been an inmate at the Douglas County Jail since January 13, but he didn’t seem to want to wait until his June 26 trial date to get out of jail. … Continue reading »







