Crime & Safety
Community Safety Payroll Tax funds Eugene Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit to address high-impact criminal activity
Eugene, OR – According to the police officials, Eugene Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit plays a vital role in maintaining safety within the community, with support from the Community Safety Payroll Tax.
This specialized team focuses on tackling recurring criminal activity and high-impact crimes that threaten neighborhood safety.
Their efforts range from combating illegal drug distribution to apprehending prolific offenders who pose a significant risk to public safety.
The Street Crimes Unit works proactively to safeguard residents and improve the overall quality of life throughout Eugene.
Their contributions are part of the city’s ongoing commitment to crime prevention and ensuring that neighborhoods remain safe and secure.
Through its strategic initiatives, the unit is integral to Eugene’s broader mission of fostering a secure environment for all its citizens.
Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund opens Spring 2025 grant cycle for project proposals
Oregon – The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund has opened its Spring 2025 grant cycle and is now accepting project...
Eugene Police Department welcomes newest graduates to the force
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department has welcomed its newest class of police graduates, celebrating their achievement and commitment...
Eugene Springfield firefighters dedicate personal time to advanced training at Chemeketa Fire Conference
Eugene, OR – Fifteen Eugene Springfield firefighters recently attended the Chemeketa Fire Conference north of Salem, dedicating their own time...
48-year-old man taken into custody on multiple charges following altercation with TSA employees and EPD officer
Eugene, OR – TSA employees notified a Eugene Police Airport officer about a man who had passed through security and...
Teenage boys, aged 13 and 14, arrested after shooting at passing vehicles with realistic-looking airsoft gun
Eugene, OR – Eugene Police responded to a call reporting two teenage boys shooting at passing vehicles from the 4th...
Eugene Police address criminal trespassing by 14 individuals at Hwy. 99 location
Eugene, OR – On March 19, 2025, at noon, an officer with the Eugene Police Department (EPD) conducted a routine...
Eugene invites public comment on affordable housing proposals and funding requests
Eugene, OR – The City of Eugene is seeking public feedback on three new proposals and one additional funding request...
Woman who performed indcent acts nearby for her expIicit page while the man who hired her to engage in unconventional acts at his request was dying on the floor because he was unable to remove the wrappings over his head was charged
California – A California woman was taken into custody earlier this week and charged with second-degree murder following the death...
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality recognizes Estacada for effective use of EPA loan in wastewater treatment plant project
Oregon – According to the state officials, the City of Estacada was presented with a prestigious WATERS award by the...
17 new recruits undergo hose management training with Eugene Springfield Fire
Eugene, OR – Seventeen new recruits from the Eugene Springfield Fire Department are currently undergoing hose management training this week....
Woman used her position of trust and authority as a tutor to indcently assault a minor student before the school day started, then claimed any reference to lntimacy was specifically about her husband; charged
Illinois – An Illinois woman was taken into custody earlier this week and later charged with multiple charges, including aggravated...
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Crime & Safety1 week ago
Woman used her position of trust and authority as a tutor to indcently assault a minor student before the school day started, then claimed any reference to lntimacy was specifically about her husband; charged
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Crime & Safety1 week agoMan claims he thought his girIfriend was playing a joke on him after he found her on the floor covered in bIood and the only reason he reported her death was because the property owner was scheduled to check on their apartment the following day
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Crime & Safety6 days ago
Woman who performed indcent acts nearby for her expIicit page while the man who hired her to engage in unconventional acts at his request was dying on the floor because he was unable to remove the wrappings over his head was charged
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Crime & Safety1 week agoBabies, a newborn and a 1-year-old, were found in distressing conditions when neighbors heard their crying and called 911 after they were left unattended for 14 hours by their parent, who went out to drlnk; charges filed
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Eugene1 week agoEugene Springfield Fire thanks Brooks Towing and Off Road Recovery for providing retired school bus for extrication training
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Eugene1 week agoEugene Public Works and Parks teams respond to flooding, tree hazards following heavy rain
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Oregon1 week agoOregon State Police Pendleton Patrol Office hosts Scout Troop for hands-on evidence gathering experience
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Eugene4 days ago
Eugene Police address criminal trespassing by 14 individuals at Hwy. 99 location