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Eugene Police Street Crimes Unit assisted the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team in a drug investigation that resulted in multiple arrests, substantial drug seizures, and the discovery of a weapons cache

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Eugene, OR – In a significant operation, the Eugene Police Street Crimes Unit (EPD SCU), funded by the Community Safety Payroll Tax, assisted the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) in a drug investigation that resulted in multiple arrests, substantial drug seizures, and the discovery of a weapons cache.

**Investigation Overview**
In October 2024, EPD SCU collaborated with DINT to track a suspect involved in methamphetamine distribution. Surveillance led to the identification of a key location in the 2700 block of Elysium Avenue in Eugene. Following the suspect’s apprehension in Douglas County, DINT seized two pounds of suspected methamphetamine. This development spurred a month-long investigation culminating in the execution of three search warrants on November 18, 2024, in Lane County.

**Warrant Executions and Arrests**

1. **1800 Block of M Street, Springfield**
– **Suspect**: Heather Lee Brown, 39
– **Seizures**:
– Over 500 grams of suspected methamphetamine
– More than 250 grams of suspected heroin
– Scales, packaging materials
– Approximately $16,000 in U.S. currency
– **Charges**: Unlawful delivery and possession of methamphetamine and heroin, substantial quantity; two counts of first-degree child neglect.

2. **2700 Block of Elysium Avenue, Eugene**
– **Suspect**: Andrew George Solomon, 40
– **Seizures**:
– Over 100 grams of psilocybin mushrooms
– U.S. currency
– **Charges**: Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine; unlawful possession of psilocybin mushrooms.

3. **300 Block of Rutledge Street, Eugene**
– Believed to be a stash house for Solomon’s drug operations.
– **Seizures**:
– Four pounds of methamphetamine
– One pound each of heroin, cocaine, and MDMA
– Seven firearms
– Digital scales and packaging materials

**Additional Charges Pending**
Solomon faces pending charges for unlawful manufacture and delivery of multiple drugs, first-degree child neglect, felon in possession of a firearm, and conspiracy to manufacture and deliver controlled substances.

**Other Individuals Referred for Charges**
– **Stephen Scott Rochelle, 62**: Charges include unlawful possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, and conspiracy to manufacture and deliver controlled substances.
– **Tina LouAnn Rochelle**: Similar charges related to possession and conspiracy.

**Investigation Assistance**
The operation was supported by DINT, the Eugene Police Special Investigations Unit, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

**SCU’s Role**
The EPD SCU focuses on prolific offenders and quality-of-life issues, using intelligence-based policing and collaboration with community partners. Their proactive approach addresses immediate safety concerns while working toward long-term enhancements.

For this case, SCU’s efforts have not only removed significant quantities of drugs from circulation but have also disrupted a network involved in large-scale narcotics trafficking and illegal firearms possession.

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