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Multi-Agency Drug Investigation Leads to Numerous Arrests, Drug
and Firearm Seizures in Northeast Oregon/Southeast Washington
A one-year investigation into drug and
storage locker, and vehicles. The multi-agen-
• Nearly 800 prescription medication pills
firearm trafficking in Oregon and southeast
cy operation also sought to arrest several sus-
• 23 lbs. of processed marijuana
Washington led to the arrest of 29 people fol-
pects with outstanding warrants related to
• Approximately 200 marijuana plants
lowing the execution of multiple search war-
the one-year investigation. Officers also were
• Four indoor marijuana grow sites
rants by a large team of Federal, State, and
contacting at least 30 other locations.
• Eleven handguns and one silencer
local law enforcement agencies. The investi-
The investigation aims to dismantle a
• Ten long barrel firearms, including one
gation is ongoing.
Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) that has
assault rifle and one shotgun
Law enforcement and other agencies in-
According to Pendleton Police Chief Stu-
been operating in Umatilla, Morrow, and
art Roberts, Board Chair of the Blue Moun-
Union counties, as well as southeast Wash-
volved in the investigation and operation in-
tain Enforcement Narcotics Team (BENT), on
ington and southern Oregon.
clude: Blue Mountain Enforcement Narcotics
August 2, 2012, approximately 110 law en-
As of August 2, law enforcement officers
Team; Pendleton Police Department; Umatilla
forcement officers from Federal, State, and
seized the following related to this investiga-
Police Department; Hermiston Police Depart-
local agencies moved throughout northeast
tion:
ment; Umatilla County Sheriff's Office; Mor-
Oregon and southeast Washington to begin
• 6.5 lbs. of methamphetamine
serving 27 search warrants on residences, a
• 1/2 ounce of heroin
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President’s Post
senior Trooper Darrin Phillips
I am told that many of the troopers in
would have the freedoms and assurances
the field don’t think the Association does
that we have without someone fighting for
anything for them. They don’t have disci-
your rights?
plinary problems; they don’t use the Associ-
I commonly work with troopers from
ation to represent them when the Sergeant
states that are “right to work” states. They
wants to talk to them after a use of force, so
not only don’t have a collective bargaining
why do they need the Association?
contract, they don’t even have any right to
What I always remind our members of
dispute anything that management passes
when I travel around the state is that on
down. That means that they get paid what
the discipline front, you are only one crash,
they get paid, they come to work and do
one violent encounter during an arrest, or
what they are told without any input. They
one citizen complaint away from needing
merely trust that management will do the
representation. You are only one weak or
right thing.
Please let me know what is important to
vindictive supervisor away from needing
I truly trust OSP management (most of
you. I know we all want better wages and
someone to take your fight to the next level.
the time), but I would not want to work in
that will be a big part of our plan, but there
Realistically, though, most of you will
an environment where either side had no
are many other issues out there, and we
never use the Association in this manner.
boundaries.
won’t be able to address them without your
Most of you will never be facing discipline
input.
or retribution. What you will use the As-
sometimes forgets is how valuable the
sociation for is to guarantee that you have
resources of the Association are to them.
exists to support you and your family. If we
the most comprehensive bargaining agree-
Many of the things that the Association
can help in some way, please let us know. If
ment in law enforcement. I always try to
does for the members go unspoken. When
you don’t ask, we will never know that you
remind our members, especially the young
a trooper is suffering from Post-Traumatic
are in need, and I know that many of you
troops, that if you worked for Safeway or
Stress and faced with its aftermath, OS-
need our help.
The other thing that the membership
Always remember that this organization
Les Schwab, you would have a good “job,” POA is there for them. We sponsor them
but you would not be able to call your su-
for treatment at a state-of-the-art facility in
me with a leadership role in the OSPOA, and
pervisor an hour before your shift and take
California and have had great success with
I again commit to you that I will do every-
a “comp” day off because your wife’s family
helping officers either succeed in police
thing that is possible to make the Associa-
stopped by and you want to hang out and
work afterward or find another career path.
tion and your career with the Department
have a nice dinner. This is some of the flex-
There have been many of these cases that
better.
ibility that a strong Association creates for
most of you never hear about.
its members.
With the new programs we have in place,
in the near future. If you have any desire
I want to thank each of you for trusting
I will be announcing a bargaining team
In reality, we have far more freedoms as
we fully expect to substantially increase our
to participate, please send me an email at
a police officer than do most any other lines
scholarship program. When members’ chil-
the office ([email protected]) or let your
of work--though, of course, firemen don’t
dren can rely on OSPOA to help fund their
region representative know.
count. I believe that this is justified due to
college education, it will be a huge benefit
the fact that we work horrible hours, com-
for our members and their families.
care of each other.
monly lose sleep for a variety of reasons,
put our lives on the line, and in general
ing into contract negotiations once again. I
struggle on behalf of the criminal justice
believe we will prevail with a great contract.
system. With that said, do you think you
To do that, I will need your help and ideas.
Thanks again and until next month, take
We are a few months away from enterDarrin
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OSP Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of $70,000 Worth of Heroin
and the Arrests of Three People in Douglas and Yamhill Counties
They were later cited and released to appear
at a future date on the charges in Douglas
County Circuit Court.
The investigation led OSP Drug Enforce-
ment Section detectives and OSP troopers
to Newberg. With the assistance of Newberg
Police, OSP arrested Enrique Botello Sanchez,
age 31, from Vancouver, Washington, on September 2nd for an outstanding Fail to Appear
Warrant (DUII, Resisting Arrest). Charges are
pending for Sanchez related to the initial traffic stop and heroin seizure.
No photographs are available for the two
suspects stopped in Douglas County.
Two pounds of heroin seized, valued at approximately $70,000.
A traffic stop by Oregon State Police (OSP)
milepost 102 for a speed violation. The two
troopers on Interstate 5 north of Canyonville
occupants were identified as driver Victor
led to the arrest of two men after the discov-
Hugo Barragan Alcazar, age 18, and passen-
ery of approximately two pounds of heroin
ger Armando Giovani Valencia, age 18, both
concealed in their vehicle. Follow-up inves-
from Vancouver, Washington.
tigation by OSP Drug Enforcement Section
detectives and troopers also led to the arrest
tance of an OSP drug detection canine led to
of a wanted person in Newberg.
the discovery of approximately two pounds
of heroin concealed in the car's trunk with an
On September 1, 2012, at approximately
Subsequent investigation with the assis-
7:09 a.m., an OSP trooper stopped a 2004
estimated value of $70,000.
Chevrolet Impala displaying Washington li-
cense plates northbound on Interstate 5 near
lawful Possession and Distribution of Heroin.
Both men were taken into custody for Un-
Enrique Botello Sanchez
U.S. Attorney for District of Oregon Announces Federal Indictment Charging
Suspects in Cody Myers Murder Investigation with RICO and Other Capital
Crimes in Furtherance of a White Supremacist Movement
Amanda Marshall, U.S. Attorney for the
ing in death, carjacking resulting in death,
of Lafayette, Oregon, on October 1, 2011, as
District of Oregon, announced the Federal
transportation of stolen vehicles, aggravated
well as carjacking, using a firearm during and
indictment of David Joseph "Joey" Pederson,
identity theft, credit card fraud, and being a
in relation to a crime of violence that resulted
age 32, from Portland, and Holly Ann Grigsby,
felon in possession of a firearm. The charges
in death, and interstate transportation of a
age 25, from Portland, for racketeering activ-
all stem from an alleged 10-day crime spree
stolen vehicle.
ity in violation of the Racketeer Influenced
that spanned from Everett, Washington, to
and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), RICO
Eureka, California, and included four mur-
office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of
conspiracy, using a firearm in a crime of vio-
ders. One of the cases involved the murder,
Oregon at (503) 727-1121.
lence that caused death, kidnapping result-
kidnapping, and robbery of Cody Faye Myers,
All questions should be directed to the
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Softball Tournament Generates Fun and Camaraderie
On August 4, 2012, many OSP troopers
Duncan described the tournament as
and their families from throughout the state
“an opportunity to gather current OSP fami-
gathered for the OSP Memorial Softball Tour-
lies together, enjoy each others’ company,
nament at the Skyline Sports Complex in
and honor those OSP members who have
Bend, Oregon. Trooper James Duncan of the
passed away.”
Salem Patrol Unit served as the coordinator
In the end, Team Northwest, headed
Consolation Champ: SWAT
for the event in addition to participating in
by Senior Trooper Walt Anderson, won the
Sportsmanship Award: SWAT
the games.
tournament 16-14.
Detective Mike Blank out of GHQ Criminal Division makes a run.
Jess Anderson at bat.
Champion: Team Northwest
2nd: Central Point
3rd: Klamath Falls
Sergeant Bob Charpentier out of the
Salem Patrol Office earns a hit.
Tim Holbrook out of the Bend Patrol Office prepares to take off from second.
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Walt Anderson out of the LaGrande Patrol Office watches the action.
Team members in the SWAT dugout enjoying the event.
Tournament organizer James Duncan out of the Salem Patrol Office makes a run.
Bear Bryant of the DP Unit tosses to a teammate.
The OSP Memorial Tournament is played to honor those troopers and their spouses who passed away in the preceeding year.
Never Forget-Troopers:
Gerald I. Goude 2/15/42 – 7/28/11
Daniel Johnson 5/23/12
Bonnie Jean Strahan Holcomb 5/16/18 –
John “Jack” Ritter 12/21/35 – 8/26/11
James A. “Jim” Bursell 5/24/12
12/20/11 (Holly Holcomb)
John “Jack” Schneider 3/16/34 – 10/5/11
Chris Matlock 7/22/12
Valda R. Heenan 8/8/22 – 1/10/12 (John
Mike White 2/22/51 – 10/19/11
Jim Grosjacques 7/29/12
Heenan)
Stephen Lee Watson 10/3/53 – 10/25/11
Claire E. Eckrich 6/58 – 2/7/12 (Jack Eckrich)
John P. Salle 11/51 – 12/23/11
Spouses of Troopers:
Aileen LaRaut Loomis 1/1/21 – 5/3/12 (Ralph
Larry R. Runk 12/42 – 12/29/11
Marvonne I. Frank 3/ 7/30 – 3/1911 (Les Frank)
Loomis)
David W. MacManiman 12/16/30 – 1/6/12
Noreen Sheets-Sherwin 2/2/50 – 8/24/11 (Mi-
Linda M. Angstrom 11/44 – 1/20/12
chael Sheets)
Robert Pendleton 1/21/12
Annette Ayres 9/27/60 – 11/ 6/11 (William
Vern D. Fowler 9/57 – 4/14/12
Ayres)
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SOFTBALL, continued from Page 5
The Roster for Team Northwest
Champions of the OSP Memorial Softball Tournament
2012
Stevie Schwartz
Mark Schoenborn
Casey Thomas
Tyler Thomas (MVP)
Tim Schwartz Jr.
Ryan Howel
Dan Schwartz
Walt Anderson (Team Captain)
Luke Schwartz
Tim Schwartz
Mike Reel
Joe Skipper
Joe Skipper out of the Salem Patrol Office shows off his winning medal.
OSP Traffic Stop Leads to One Arrest Following Seizure of 55 Pounds of Heroin
egon area.
and Distribution of a Controlled Substance -
According to Sergeant
Heroin.
Jeff Allison, on August 23,
2012,
at
approximately
2:48 p.m., an OSP trooper
stopped a 2006 Cadillac SRX
sport utility vehicle displaying Oregon license plates
northbound on Interstate 5
near milepost 15 for a traffic
violation. The operator was
identified as Raul Mendoza,
Fifty-fifty pounds of seized heroin.
An Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop
led to the arrest of a Hillsboro, Oregon, man
and the seizure of approximately 55 pounds
of high-grade heroin on Interstate 5 north of
Ashland. The OSP Drug Enforcement Section
(DES) is continuing the investigation. DES detectives think this is the largest heroin seizure
by OSP in recent memory in the southern Or-
age 65, from Hillsboro.
Subsequent investigation related to the
traffic stop led to the discovery of fifteen individually sealed packages of heroin, approximately 55 total pounds, concealed within the
vehicle. An OSP drug detection canine was
utilized during the stop. The seized heroin
has an estimated value of $1.1 million.
Mendoza was arrested and lodged in the
Jackson County Jail for Unlawful Possession
Raul Mendoza
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A Message from the Vice President
Senior Trooper Mark Banks
Our 2013 open enrollment for insur-
members about who they have docu-
not to participate. Some were not able to
ance and other benefits is right around
mented as not completing the HEM for
participate because they were not able
the corner. Last year’s open enrollment
2012. We are already having members
to meet the requirements. For example,
brought a lot of changes and quite a
call and tell us that contrary to what Provi-
medical providers have to be capable of
few questions from the membership. I
dence says, they did complete the HEM.
maintaining electronic medical records.
contacted PEBB and met with them so I
Right now, it looks as if the only way to
Some providers just don’t have that capa-
could educate myself about the changes
challenge Providence records is to log into
bility. There are other requirements of a
this year. Much of that information is in-
your Providence account and look to see
medical home that some of these provid-
cluded here. The meeting also prepared
if it shows you have completed the HEM.
ers just aren’t able to or willing to meet at
me to field questions by the membership
If your account does show you completed
this time. I bring this up to let our mem-
through phone calls and emails.
the HEM, take a screen shot and send it to
bers know Providence has made an effort
The Providence health insurance plan
them. If your account page does not show
to contact every physician to bring this
for 2013 will remain very similar to the
you completed the HEM, you are out of
benefit to our members.
plan we had in 2012. Our deductibles
luck. I would encourage those of you who
and copays will remain the same with a
completed it but are being told you didn’t,
medical homes was updated, Providence
couple of exceptions. The prescription
to call Darrin Phillips or me, so we have an
had met with and would be including the
plan will now have a $1000 out-of-pocket
idea of how many members are in this po-
Grand Ronde Hospital in La Grande as a
maximum. The 2012 plan did not have
sition.
medical home. Providence was also in the
an out-of-pocket maximum. Those of you
process of meeting with providers in Baker
spending more than $84 monthly on pre-
recommend that everyone who completes
City and Ontario.
scription copays, or those of you having
the HEM capture a screen shot showing its
to purchase some of the more expensive
completion at the time of the completion.
fered to extend the same out-of-pocket
medications with high copays, will ben-
Hold the screen shot in your files through
savings to medical care providers that met
efit from this and will see reduced out-of-
the next calendar year, so you will have it
a State standard of requirements. This was
pocket expense.
in the event you need it as proof of com-
an effort to reduce out-of-pocket expenses
PEBB has offered a HEM (Health En-
pletion.
to those of us in areas where medical care
gagement Model) this year which includes
When I looked at the PEBB website,
providers couldn’t meet the Providence
a “carrot” and a “stick.” The carrot will be I noticed they have “Providence Choice
medical home requirements. I mention
In order to avoid this issue next year, I
I did learn that since their online list of
I also learned from PEBB that they of-
a monthly $17.50 incentive per mem-
medical homes.” When our members or
this to let our members know that PEBB
ber and a $35 incentive per member and
their families sign up for and use these
made additional efforts to help State em-
spouse or domestic partner who enroll in
medical homes, they receive reduced out-
ployees reduce their out-of-pocket medi-
and complete HEM. Both of you will either
of-pocket expense for their care. I looked
cal expenses.
have to enroll in the HEM or opt out of the
through their list of medical homes and
HEM. Those who choose not to participate
noticed they didn’t have any of these med-
health insurance administrator for State
in the HEM or do not complete the HEM
ical homes for the east side of the state. I
employees will being going out to bid
will get the “stick,” which is a $100 increase
also noticed the list of medical homes to
for 2014. This could open the door for
in deductible.
date leaves gaps of providers in other ar-
Regence-Blue Cross Blue Shield to come
This year, you will only have two
eas of the state.
back as the company administering our
months to complete the HEM for 2013 be-
I contacted Providence to see what
plan. PEBB will continue to remain self-
ginning September 1, 2012, and closing
we could do to get more care providers to
insured, with whoever is awarded the con-
on October 31, 2012, so it’s important you
sign up as medical homes to reduce our
tract. Regence was a fully funded insur-
realize that by the time you read this arti-
out-of-pocket medical expenses. I learned
ance plan when we had them several years
cle, you’ll have about a month to complete
Providence sent information to clinics
ago, so even if Regence does end up with
the HEM requirements.
around the state and to every physician in-
the contract, don’t expect to see the same
dividually. Many did not respond or chose
Recently, Providence has notified our
While talking with PEBB, I learned the
See VP POST, Page 10
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Baker County DA Receives "2011 Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year" Award
Oregon sportsmen's groups, which con-
better understand the case being prosecuted
sist of several volunteer outdoor enthusiast
and traveled with a Fish and Wildlife Division
groups opposed to the unlawful and unethi-
lieutenant to meet with a contentious land-
cal taking of wildlife, sponsored the "2011
owner who was demanding prosecution on
Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year" award in part-
trespass cases during hunting seasons while
nership with the OSP Fish and Wildlife Divi-
failing to meet any basic standard of delin-
sion and ODFW.
eating property boundaries. DA Shirtcliff
Baker County District Attorney Matt Shirtcliff
Matt Shirtcliff was elected Baker County
took time to view the property and provide
District Attorney in 2001 and is currently
the landowner with legal tools for him to use
The Baker County District Attorney was
serving his third term. He is the primary pros-
to allow the DA's office to prosecute those
selected recently to receive the fifth presen-
ecutor for major felony cases in the county,
cases.
tation of an award to a prosecutor in Oregon
including several homicide prosecutions. In
for their support, hard work, dedication, and
addition to prosecuting these high profile
Fish and Wildlife Division could not be ac-
efforts in enforcing wildlife protection laws
crimes, DA Shirtcliff has prosecuted fish and
complished without the hard work and com-
and for their commitment to the preserva-
wildlife crimes with the same passion he has
mitment of Oregon's district attorneys. On
tion of Oregon's wildlife. Sponsored by Ore-
for other major crimes.
behalf of Oregon sportsmen's groups, DA
gon sportsmen's groups, the award was pre-
DA Shirtcliff is available to local Fish and
Shirtcliff was presented with a wildlife print in
sented August 16, 2012, by the Oregon State
Wildlife troopers despite his busy schedule,
appreciation of his professional achievement
Police (OSP) and Oregon Department of Fish
remaining accessible to troopers after hours
in this area.
and Wildlife (ODFW) at the Oregon District
and on weekends to review affidavits in sup-
Attorney Association (ODAA) 2012 Summer
port of fish and wildlife crimes. He has ac-
Conference held in Sunriver.
companied the local troopers in the field to
The mission of the Oregon State Police
The Oregon State Police Receives 500 Applications Online
During Recruitment Window
Oregon State Police (OSP) is preparing
in working for an agency such as the Oregon
that surpasses the printed recruitment stan-
to hire for several recruit trooper positions.
State Police," said Evans.
dards.
Starting September 13, 2012, at 9:00 a.m.,
the Department began accepting applica-
Oregon's E-Recruit electronic application sys-
portunity employer and strongly encourages
tions using the State of Oregon's E-Recruit
tem proved very successful in October 2011
women and minorities to apply. Information
electronic application system. After meeting
when the goal of 800 applicants was exceed-
about the agency, the different opportuni-
the initial goal by receiving 500 applications
ed in just six hours.
ties that are available, how the hiring process
in less than two days, the acceptance window
works, and updates to the hiring process can
was closed on September 14 at 1:00 p.m.
structions detailed on the OSP website to
be found at www.osptrooper.com.
OSP Superintendent Richard Evans an-
apply. The complete application for employ-
nounced the hiring effort nearly one year
ment will be comprised of the E-Recruit pro-
can be directed to the OSP Recruitment Unit
after the Department's last recruit class was
file, the supplemental questionnaire, and any
at (503) 378-4175.
sworn in and a statewide hiring freeze was
required attachments.
implemented in January 2012. The recruit-
ment is necessary because many long-time
tion with the Oregon State Police, it takes
troopers have retired over the last few years.
discipline and preparation. Applicants were
The Department's first use of the State of
Applicants were asked to follow the in-
For those interested in obtaining a posi-
"Our Department is excited for the op-
advised to visit the website, complete their
portunity to hire individuals looking to start
on-line profile, and begin training to the
their career in law enforcement or interested
highest possible level one can achieve even if
The Oregon State Police is an equal op-
Questions about the application process
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OSP Troopers Assist with Commercial Truck Fire
Interstate 84 westbound lanes were
trailer loaded with syrup caught fire after its
closed August 7, 2012, for three hours while a
driver stopped on the westbound shoulder of
50, from Fairfield, California, and co-driver,
commercial truck and semi-trailer burned on
Interstate 84 near milepost 365. OSP troopers
Tyler Windell, age 49, from Daly City, Califor-
the shoulder east of Huntington in eastern
and ODOT responded to the scene. The fire
nia, were not injured. They told troopers the
Oregon.
occurred outside of the local fire protection
fire appeared to start in the area of the truck's
According to Oregon State Police (OSP)
district so BLM fire response resources came
rear axle.
Sergeant Mark Duncan, at approximately
to the scene to help suppress the fire. Both
9:30 p.m., a 2000 Volvo truck pulling a semi-
vehicles were destroyed.
12:30 a.m.
The truck's driver, Sukhwinder Kang, age
Both westbound lanes were closed until
Public’s Help Sought in State Police Homicide Investigation
Isaac Lee Roberts
to the victim’s location.
County Sheriff's Office
Isaac Lee Roberts, age 40, was reported
and OSP Criminal Inves-
missing by his wife to Wallowa County Sher-
tigation Division have re-
iff's Office on July 29, 2012. Roberts trav-
quested assistance from
eled to the area for Chief Joseph Days on
the FBI.
his motorcycle. After arriving in the area, he
Roberts is described
is believed to have been in the company of
as a white male, 6'3",
at least two Union County residents who are
215 lbs., ash blonde hair,
considered persons of interest in the investi-
green eyes, with a long
gation. Their names are not being released at
goatee and no mous-
this time.
tache. He has an up-
Unconfirmed information indicates Rob-
per right arm tattoo (see photo) and was last
erts may have traveled to Lewiston, Idaho
known to be wearing a gray t-shirt with the
with one of the persons of interest. Investi-
words "Lone Wolf Harley" on the front left up-
gators believe he went missing during his
per chest and back, a black Harley-Davidson
return trip to Oregon, under suspicious cir-
vest, blue jeans, black boots, and a black
Roberts’s tattoo
cumstances.
"skull cap / do-rag" with Harley-Davidson
Oregon State Police, with the assistance
The missing person investigation has
logo on front.
of the Wallowa County Major Crime Team and
now evolved into a homicide investigation
Wallowa County District Attorney's Office, is
for which the Major Crime Team (composed
whereabouts of Roberts is asked to call OSP
asking for the public's help in a homicide in-
of representatives from Oregon State Police,
at (541) 963-7174 or email tips to crimetip-
vestigation that initially began as a missing
Wallowa County Sheriff's Office, La Grande
[email protected].
person case involving a Coeur d'Alene, Idaho,
Police Department, Union County Sheriff's
ing this case should be directed to Wallowa
man. The victim's family is offering a $10,000
Office, and Wallowa County District Attor-
County District Attorney Mona K. Williams at
reward for information leading investigators
ney's Office) is being activated. The Wallowa
(541) 426-4543 ext. 640.
Anyone with information regarding the
All questions regard-
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OSP Officers Make 51 DUII Arrests and Lead Investigation into Three Separate
Traffic Deaths Occurring over the Labor Day Holiday Weekend
Preliminary information indicates three
mas County. Two others were seriously in-
down from 70 arrests reported last year. OSP
people died in three separate traffic crashes
jured. A blown tire is a possible contributing
offices reporting three or more DUII arrests
on Oregon roadways during the 2012 Labor
factor. OSP is the lead investigating agency.
were:
Day holiday period as Oregon State Police
• On Sunday, September 2, at approximate-
• Portland Area Command office - 9 DUII
(OSP) troopers, along with county deputies
ly 12:50 a.m., a 22-year-old male passenger
arrests
and city officers, concluded a national DUII
died in a single vehicle rollover crash along
• Central Point Area Command office - 7 and traffic safety enforcement effort.
Highway 31 near Silver Lake in Lake County.
According to ODOT's Fatality Analysis
One other person was injured and the inves-
• Klamath Falls Area Command office - 4 Reporting System (FARS), fatalities average
tigation is continuing to positively identify
seven each year in Oregon for this holiday
the driver. Alcohol is a possible contributing
• Roseburg Area Command office - 4 DUII period, which is historically the second dead-
factor in this crash. OSP is the lead investigat-
arrests
liest major holiday period of the year. Last
ing agency.
• Salem Area Command office - 3 DUII
year, three people died in two separate traffic
• On Monday, September 3, at approxi-
arrests
crashes.
mately 6:03 a.m., an 81-year-old female pas-
• Albany Area Command office - 3 DUII
Between 6:00 p.m., Friday, August 31, and
senger died in a collision involving a pas-
arrests
11:59 p.m., Monday, September 3, the follow-
senger vehicle and flatbed trailers along
• Springfield Area Command office - 3 DUII ing fatal crashes were reported:
Highway 82 near Wallowa in Wallowa County.
arrests
DUII arrests
DUII arrests
• On Saturday, September 1, at approxi-
One other person was seriously injured and
• North Plains work site - 3 DUII arrests
mately 12:53 p.m., a 74-year-old male passen-
the cause is still under investigation. OSP is
Questions regarding local OSP holiday
ger died after he was ejected from a vehicle
the lead investigating agency.
weekend activity should be directed to your
along Interstate 5 near West Linn in Clacka-
OSP troopers reported 51 DUII arrests,
local OSP office.
I am currently in the process of meet-
VP POST, continued from Page 7
ing with other State of Oregon labor associations. I have and will continue to have
plans we had. They will simply be admin-
discussions with them regarding how
istering the plan and benefits established
their membership feels about the service
by PEBB, which is what Providence does
they receive from Providence. If there is
now.
truly a problem with the service we are
receiving, then we are not the only ones
I do hear a lot of complaints regarding
Providence’s administration of our current
noticing it.
health plan. I hear even more complaints
about the plan benefits, but those are set
addressing our concerns with other labor
by PEBB and are not something we can
associations supporting us rather than
bargain. I do think we have a right to ad-
trying to address them as individual mem-
dress our concerns with customer service,
bers. Conversely, if I fail to receive docu-
wrongly denied claims, and general prob-
mentation from the membership detailing
lems with the administration of the plan.
concerns and the other associations aren’t
Therefore, I am asking those who have
getting negative feedback, then maybe
problems with the above listed issues or
the complaints I’ve heard are isolated inci-
others difficulties with Providence to write
dents. This would suggest our efforts are
me letters documenting these issues and
better spent elsewhere.
We will have a much stronger voice
mail those letters to me at the OSPOA office.
Mark Banks
MULTI-AGENCY, continued from Page 1
row County Sheriff's Office; Union County
Sheriff's Office; Milton-Freewater Police Department; Umatilla Tribal Police Department;
Oregon State Police Drug Enforcement Section, Criminal Investigation Division, Patrol
Services Division, Fish & Wildlife Division,
SWAT, and Evidence Technician; Tri-Cities
Metro, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
(HIDTA) Interdiction Team; Drug Enforcement
Administration; U.S. Marshals; Immigration &
Customs Enforcement; Central Oregon Drug
Enforcement (CODE); Interagency Narcotics
Enforcement Team (INET); Union/Wallowa
Drug Task Force; Baker County Narcotics Enforcement Team; Umatilla County District Attorney's Office; U.S. Attorney's Office, Oregon
and Eastern District of Washington; Oregon
Department of Justice; and Department of
Human Services.
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Four Arrested Following Lincoln County Interagency Narcotic Team Investigation
From the left: Nagl, Hammons, Hanson, and Robertson
Four people were arrested on drug-relat-
a.m., OSP SWAT team served a search warrant
• Derek Chase Hammons, age 30
ed charges following a several-month-long
at 74 1/2 Durette Drive just off North Bank
• Nicholas Ryan Hanson, age 29
investigation by the Lincoln County Inter-
Road in Otis. Two adult males and two adult
• Anna Marie Nagl, age 25
agency Narcotic Team (LINT). The arrests oc-
females were at the residence and detained.
• Andrea Robertson, age 26
curred when LINT, Lincoln City Police Depart-
A search with the assistance of an OSP drug
ment, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and
detection canine led to the seizure of a quan-
livery, Manufacture and Possession of a
Oregon State Police SWAT served a search
tity of heroin, methamphetamine, scales, and
Controlled Substance - Heroin. Hanson and
warrant related to the sale of heroin at a resi-
other evidence.
Robertson were also arrested for Unlawful
dence in Otis.
Arrested on drug-related charges and
Possession of a Controlled Substance - Hero-
lodged in the Lincoln County Jail were:
in.
On August 9, 2012, at approximately 5:00
All four were arrested for Unlawful De-
DUII Stop in Klamath Falls by OSP Trooper Leads
to Arrest of Portland-Area Bank Robbery Suspect
A DUII traffic stop by an Oregon State Po-
hicle, Trooper Ellena noticed that the woman
is suspected of recent robberies of the U.S.
lice (OSP) trooper in Klamath Falls led to the
appeared to be under the influence of cen-
Bank on S.W. Tualatin Valley Highway, the
arrest of a Hillsboro-area woman wanted on a
tral nervous system stimulants. A check for
Wells Fargo in Aloha, the U.S. Bank on N.W.
federal Bank Robbery warrant.
warrants revealed Langwell was wanted on a
188th in Hillsboro, and the U.S. Bank on S.W.
On August 31, 2012, at approximately
felony warrant held by the FBI charging Bank
Terwilliger Boulevard in Portland.
11:54 p.m., OSP Trooper Derek Ellena stopped
Robbery.
a 2005 Hyundai Elantra on Lodi Street near In-
dependence Avenue following a traffic com-
failed it, and was arrested.
plaint of erratic driving. The driver was iden-
Trooper Ellena also discovered a small
tified as Jennifer Colleen Langwell, age 33,
amount of cocaine, methamphetamine, and
from Hillsboro. Trooper Ellena reports that
marijuana.
the driver pulled into the driveway of a resi-
Langwell was lodged in the Klamath
dence that turned out not to be her own, got
County Jail on the following charges:
out of her car, and began to walk away from
• Robbery in the First Degree (warrant)
her vehicle. When the trooper ordered the
• DUII
woman to stop, she did so, offering a variety
• Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Sub-
of unlikely reasons why she’d left her vehicle.
stance - two counts
While questioning Langwell at her ve-
According to The Oregonian, Langwell
The driver agreed to a field sobriety test,
Bank robbery suspect
Jennifer Langwell
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Trooper Events and Announcements
In Memory of Richard L.
“Dick” Gray
OSPOA Trooper News Online
Access
Dick Gray passed away early on the morn-
ing of August 22, 2012. His family decided not
to hold memorial services per his wishes. At
recovering from surgery for a broken hip. Dick
was 81 years old. He worked Fish & Wildlife
enforcement in the Portland area at the time
of his retirement in June 1987.
Cards may be sent to: Ruth Ann Gray and
Family, 16850 Lucky Lane, Nehalem, Oregon, In Memory of Richard L.
Verbeck
Richard L. Verbeck died on September 4,
2012. His funeral was held September 8th at
ospoa.com/publications to find the cur-
When:
rent newsletter or read back issues.
If you prefer to have the publica-
tion mailed to you, there is a small fee.
Where: Seven Feathers Casino,
To have the publication mailed to your
home, send a check in the amount of $25
Cost: $30.50 per person
State Police Officers Association, Atten-
tion: Erin Reyes, 3905 River Road North, special rate of $95 per night. Call 1-800-
Keizer, Oregon, 97303.
548-8461 for more information about Ca-
You are also reminded that if you
sino lodging.
have a login and password, you may
access the “Members Only” side of the
the number of people attending to Mark at
website. If you haven’t registered, go to
[email protected] or 541-944-2718. after 32 years of service. He is survived by his
Retiree Lt. Mike Hays Has
Recuperated
wife of 57 years, Dorothy Verbeck; children,
Holly Welch and her husband Larry, Richard
Nera.
Cards may be sent to: Dorothy Verbeck
and Family, 2795 Argyle Dr S, Salem, Oregon,
97302.
Donations in his memory may be
made to Fallen Troopers Memorial, Wounded
Warriors Foundation, or Habitat for Humanity.
Richard was interred at the Silverton Cem-
etery.
Please RSVP by September 16th with
Reassignments
Detective Brandi Zeckman, Criminal Oregon State Police as a Lieutenant Colonel
Katrina Seus and her husband Joe, and Nick
Lodging at the Casino is available at a
for that also.
Sublimity, Oregon. Richard retired from the
beck and his wife Samantha, Rayna Verbeck,
Canyonville, Oregon
forgot your password, there is an option
Richard Lee Verbeck, Sr., 76, was born in
her husband Andy; grandchildren, Alex Ver-
6:00 p.m. Social
7:00 p.m. Dinner
register. If you registered in the past but
egon.
Verbeck, Jr. and his wife Karla, Merry Nera and
September 21, 2012
the “Members Only” area where you can
Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Salem, Or
Join the festivities for Mark Byrd’s Re-
(per year) payable to OSPOA to: Oregon
97131.
tirement Party!
Simply go to the OSPOA website at www.
the time of his death, he was in a rehab facility
OSPOA reminds everyone that the
OSPOA Trooper News can be read online.
Retirement Party for Mark
Byrd
Lt. Mike Hays, 1991 retiree, has recuper-
ated from his major surgery in July 2012. A
(MCS), Pendleton, to Senior Trooper, Patrol, Pendleton
Senior Trooper Derek Bischoff, Lottery, Gaming, to Patrol, Capitol Mall
Trooper Matt Gordon, Patrol, Capitol Mall, to Patrol, Bend
tumor was successfully removed from his
chest cavity and the pathology proved it
to be benign. His sternum seperation has
healed well and he feels so fortunate to
have this life-threatening episode behind
him.
Lt. Hays and his family are very thankful
for the support and prayers, especially from
the OSP family. Ella Mae Hays said, “Words
cannot convey what this has meant to us
during this time.” For those who did not know, they moved
several years ago to 1208 Oak Knoll Court, Newberg, Oregon, 97132.
Retirements
Mark A. Byrd, Sergeant First Class, Central Point
Daniel B. DeHaven, Senior Trooper, The Dalles
Richard C Leber, Administrative Specialist 1, LEDS
Garland F. Oriet, Senior Trooper, North Plains
Richard M. Pileggi, Lieutenant,
Ontario
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OSPOA TROOPER NEWS
Trooper Events and Announcements
When:
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Central Point OSP Faciility
4500 Rogue Valley Highway
Jason Lindland, Senior Trooper, Patrol, Fraser Wick, PSR3, ID Services, Salem
Les Kipper, Senior Trooper, Fish & Wildlife, Services, Salem
Computer Services, Salem
Thomas Cain, Policy and Operations Central Point
Analyst III, Central Records Unit, GHQ
The Dalles, to Sergeant, Patrol, The Dalles
Matt Atkinson, ISS3, Computer Services, to ISS6, Computer Services, Salem
Andy Heider, Lieutenant, Salem, Fish & Wildlife, to Captain, SW Region, Patrol
Eric Altman, Lieutenant, Salem, Patrol, to Injections and nasal mist will both be
Retiree Funds Transferred to
Fallen Trooper Memorial Fund
at the front desk the day of the clinic.
You must have your insurance ID card
Portland, to Sergeant, Patrol, Portland
Patrick Meaney, ISS4, Computer
available. Consent forms will be available
Julie Senn, PSR3, ID Services, Salem
Olesksan Bilobrovchuk, ISS4,
Where: Training Room
Promotions
New Hires
Flu Shot Clinic Available
Again This Year at the Central
Point OSP Facility
Many years ago, the OSP Retirees created
Captain, NW Region, Patrol
David MacManiman, Lieutenant, La Grande, Patrol, to Captain, East Region, Patrol
with you to show the nurse or you will be
a fund to use for various OSP Retiree matters,
charged for the service.
primarily postage for mailing a Retiree News-
Flu shots will be free to all PEBB mem-
letter. The computer age and electronic mail
bers and covered dependents. However,
(email) replaced the mailing, and the fund
children must be at least 9 years of age.
Sergeant Keith Taylor, Patrol, Bend/La
has been dormant in the bank. The remain-
Several other insurance plans are ac-
ing funds in the Oregon State Police Retirees’
cepted, including Medicare. If not cov-
Trooper James Koehler, Patrol, Coos Bay bank account were transferred to the Fallen
ered by insurance, the fee will be $30.
Trooper Memorial fund. These funds amount-
Trooper Anthony Jennings, Lottery, ed to $1,340.08.
Administrative Specialist 2 Jacqueline If you have any questions, please con-
tact Luann Allison at 541-618-7960.
A big thanks to Danny Bisgaard who dis-
Transfers
Pine, to Patrol, Prineville/Madras
to Patrol, LaPine
Salem, to Fish & Wildlife, Klamath Falls
covered the bank statement in GHQ. U.S.
Inman, Sex Offender Registration/GHQ Bank was going to turn the money over to the
to Accounting Technician 3, Account
State as the account was inactive. Thank you,
ing Services/GHQ
Danny, for making sure the money went to a
worthy OSP cause.
Upcoming Events
September 21, 2012
Seven Feathers Casino, Canyonville, Oregon
RSVP by September 16th to Mark at [email protected] or 541-944-2718
October 3, 2012
Training Room, OSP Central Point Facility
Contact Luann Allison at 541-618-7960
Mark Byrd’s Retirement Party
Flu Shots Available at Central Point Facility
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OSP Trooper Finds Missing 22-Month-Old Boy During Search
of Remote Lane County Campground
A joint search effort evening ended joy-
Layng Creek. Another camper left the camp-
to thank Oregon State Police for their efforts
fully for a family when their 22-month-old
ground to find cell phone service in order to
in helping to locate the missing child and
boy was found safe after being reported
called 911.
reuniting him with his family. Lane County
missing from a remote campground south-
Four forest deputies, a Search and Res-
Search and Rescue reminds those recreating
east of Cottage Grove in Lane County.
cue deputy, and Lane County Sheriff's Office
outdoors to keep an eye on small children
On August 30, 2012, at approximately
Search and Rescue volunteers responded to
and to call for help if you notice your child
6:28 p.m., Lane County Sheriff's Office re-
assist with the search. Two Oregon State Po-
is missing. In remote areas, first responders
ceived a report of a missing 22-month-old
lice troopers also responded to assist. By the
can be several minutes away; the sooner you
boy who was camping with his family at
time the first responders arrived, the child
call for help the sooner we can arrive to assist
Rujada Campground southeast of Cottage
had been missing for approximately an hour.
you.
Grove near the community of Disston. Sev-
eral families and children were recreating
OSP Fish and Wildlife Trooper Ed Imholt
Carrie Carver, Lane County Sheriff's Office
when the boy wandered off. When the par-
found the missing child in the brush along a
Public Information Officer, at (541) 682-4179.
ents and other campers noticed the boy was
trail, and the boy was reunited with his fam-
missing, they began desperately searching
ily.
the area around the fifteen campsites near
Fortunately, at approximately 7:52 p.m.,
Questions should be directed to Sergeant
Lane County Sheriff's Office would like
An OSP Memory: Oregon State Police Medford Office, early 1970s.
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SEPTEMBER 2012
A no t e f r o m t h e E d i t o r
The Trooper News Wants to
Publish Your Articles, Letters,
and Photos
Dawn Plechl
September is a time of change: summer ends, fall begins, and children return
to school. As the Trooper News enters fall,
statewide. Articles, letters, and photographs
tos and articles highlighting individual OSP
that are appropriate and in good taste are
troopers and departments at work. If there
accepted from members and nonmembers
is a department, a duty, or even an individual
alike. It is desired that articles be limited to
trooper that you feel should be featured in
approximately 500 words except by agree-
your Trooper News, please let me know. If
ment with the editor. Advice and publishing
the Trooper News is not geared toward the
guidelines can be obtained by contacting
interests of troopers, then it is not fulfilling
the editor.
its purpose.
On another note, we do not have a Letters
again receiving a print version.
feature in the News as of yet. When letters or
emails begin to arrive, I will look forward to
have; I am always looking for ways to make
including them in the monthly Trooper News.
the TN useful and interesting to the OSP.
I am happy to say we have officially tran-
sitioned to both an online and a hardcopy
version of your Trooper News. This allows
you, the troopers, and your families to share
what’s happening with the Oregon State
Police with more ease and flexibility. The
archive of issues remains available online for
easy access, but sometimes it’s just nice to
have the news in hand to share with a visitor
or proud loved one. We hope you will enjoy
This newspaper is your means of com-
municating with other OSPOA members
look for more original stories featuring pho-
WWW.OSPOA.COM
OSPOA TROOPER NEWS
Please contact me with any feedback you
You can also contact the editor about
developing an idea you might have that you
would prefer assistance in writing.
The receipt deadline for articles is the
25th of the month that precedes the month
The Trooper News is an official
in which the articles would be expected to
publication of the Oregon State
appear. Submit articles to:
Police Officers’ Association.
It
is produced monthly for active
and retired OSPOA members.
Articles and letters appearing
Editor, Trooper News
[email protected]
503 881-0283
herein do not necessarily reflect
the views of the OSPOA, its officers, or its editor.
Contact OSPOA and Trooper News
President
Darrin Phillips
[email protected]
Mark Banks
[email protected]
Treasurer
Devon Sommer
[email protected]
Secretary
Jim Ragon
[email protected]
Region 1 Rep
Tom Hatch
[email protected]
Region 2 Rep
Ray Stallsworth
[email protected]
Region 3 Rep
Robert Gorman
[email protected]
Region 4 Rep
Tim Thomas
[email protected]
Region 5 Rep
Stephanie Gourley
[email protected]
Dawn Plechl
[email protected]
Erin Reyes-Smith
[email protected]
Vice-President
Editor, Trooper News
Editor, Trooper Magazine
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