K-9 persuades Ore. burglary suspect to give up
Associated Press GRESHAM, Ore. — A burglary suspect holed up in an Oregon deli refused police commands to come out, but changed his mind after hearing from a police dog. Gresham police say the police dog persuaded 31-year-old James Patrick Brennan III to surrender early Wednesday because the man was worried its bite would be […]
Former Marine found after 2 days in Ore. snow
Author: PoliceOne Senior Editor Doug Wyllie Associated Press ROSEBURG, Ore. — A former Marine sniper who suffers from panic attacks and fled on foot following a minor traffic accident in Oregon was found after two days in the snow. Jason D. Cooper, 37, of Temecula, Calif., was found Wednesday in a remote wooded area lying […]
Inmate rips Ore. governor for execution halt
Associated Press SALEM, Ore. — A condemned inmate who was scheduled to be executed next month is slamming Gov. John Kitzhaber for giving him a reprieve, saying the governor didn’t have the guts to carry out the execution. Two-time murderer Gary Haugen had voluntarily given up his legal challenges, saying he wants to be executed […]
Police, ‘Occupy’ protesters head for Ore. showdown
By Terrence Petty and Jonathan J. Cooper Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — Anti-Wall Street protesters and their supporters flooded a city park area in Portland early Sunday in defiance of an eviction order, and authorities elsewhere stepped up pressure against the demonstrators, arresting nearly two dozen. Crowds converged on two adjacent downtown Portland parks where […]