Crime & Safety
The Eugene Police arrested a man in connection to stolen commercial vehicles
Eugene, OR – This man was arrested on December 7th in connection to stolen commercial vehicles, as well as possession of firearms in Springfield.
According to the police report, his name is Robert Michael Cross, 52. He was arrested in Springfield with the help of Eugene Police SWAT, EPD Drone Team, and K-9 teams, all of whom served a search warrant at a residence in the 1200 block of 30th Street in Springfield.
While serving the search warrant, detectives recovered Lane Electric’s stolen Polaris Ranger, along with a recently stolen Interstate Cargo trailer and a $14,000 commercial wood splitter. Additionally, detectives located three shotguns, four handguns, six rifles, and a gun silencer.
Detectives also located approximately a quarter pound of methamphetamine and additional items to support a commercial drug delivery case.
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