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Local resident was jailed on firearm and drug charges

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Eugene, OR – According to the police officials, Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy contacted Jesse Day at a parking lot just off of Salmon Harbor Drive in Winchester Bay.

His vehicle was illegally parked and was blocking access to the parking lot.

The deputy found a methamphetamine pipe and over 2.8 grams of meth.

The 62-year-old man reportedly admitted to having a rifle inside of his truck.

He was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, for a misdemeanor count of unlawful possession of meth and for a parole violation.

The suspect is being held without bail.

This story will be updated when new information is available. 

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