EUGENE, Ore. — A bomb scare had EPD clearing the streets along the Sacred Heart University District Hospital near 13th and Hilyard Friday night. Officers say 30-year-old Michael Cole walked into the hospital claiming to have explosives in his backpack. The Metro Explosives Disposal Unit was called to the scene. Using a robot, the team set … Continue reading »
Eugene Police Respond to School Threat
EUGENE, Ore. — Churchill High School went into a modified lockdown Monday after a gun threat. A teacher heard third-hand information that two students were planning to bring guns to school on Friday and possibly harm others. EPD says it didn’t want to wait on this threat and immediately went into action. Lieutenant Doug Mozan … Continue reading »
Officer Locates Juvenile, Toy Guns
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — [UPDATE: 1:00 PM] A school resource officer located the juvenile. Police say the weapons appear to be a toy air soft type gun and a BB gun. The officer spoke with the juvenile about the situation. He determined no crime was committed. [UPDATE: 9:51 AM] The lockdown has been lifted after police … Continue reading »
