Christopher Parosa

It’s been two months since the possession of small amounts of drugs became a crime in Oregon once again. In Lane County, law enforcement officials said around 130 people are now being charged each month.

Low-level drug possession is once again a jailable offense in Oregon. The change went into effect on September 1, after a three-year experiment with decriminalization.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has appointed chief deputy, Christopher Parosa. He was set to take on the role anyhow since he won the election last month.

After two elected terms as Lane County District Attorney, Patty Perlow is retiring from office. Seeking to fill the position of top prosecutor are two contenders with very different backgrounds and experience.