Lane County District Attorney

Lane County District Attorney Patty Perlow has ruled a recent shooting by an Oregon State Police Trooper during a traffic stop to be a justified use of deadly force.

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.

The Lane County District Attorney’s office says a shortage of prosecutors means some nonviolent offenders won’t be charged.

A Lane County Circuit Court Judge last month dismissed a case on grounds the District Attorney’s Office violated the rights of an individual based on their class.

Lane County District Attorney Patty Perlow Friday announced an officer involved shooting that occurred late last month was justified. It resulted in the…

The only woman on Oregon’s death row could get a new trial. A judge is expected to throw out the 2011 aggravated murder conviction of Angela McAnulty, a…

The Lane County district attorney announced Tuesday a Springfield police officer was justified in the use of deadly force when he shot and killed Stacy William Kenny on March 31st, 2019.

A new court launched this week in Lane County. It’ll divert people with mental illness away from the standard criminal justice system. KLCC’s Brian Bull…

Candidate Forum: Lane County Commissioner, North Eugene & Lane County District AttorneyA forum featuring candidates for:• Lane County Commissioner, North…

Oregon State Police is investigating a forensic analyst for tampering with drug evidence. The analyst has been placed on leave from her job at the…

The Oregon Court of Appeals has reversed the 2009 resisting-arrest conviction of a man who was tased by police at an anti-pesticide rally in Eugene. Ian…

Beginning Monday Lane County will have a new District Attorney. It’s the first time the job will be held by a woman.Oregon Governor Kate Brown appointed…