Public Safety

Eugene and Springfield officials both say many residents who use e-motorcycles are likely unaware that they are breaking the law.

Police say about 30 teens were seen illegally riding e-motorcycles in the area.

Eugene Police said they arrested a man at the Eugene Airport early Thursday morning for trying to get through the security checkpoint without a boarding pass.

YMCA contacted Eugene Police, who investigated and made no arrests.

Eugene Springfield Firefighters said they put out a small fire that spread from a compost pile on Friday near Hendricks Park in Eugene. They say compost can heat up and combust if not properly maintained.

They cited tight finances and the need for formal public review.

The Thursday evening incident happened at 6th and G Streets.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says a 44-year-old man drowned in the North Umpqua River Tuesday.

A Lane County deputy who was arrested last week on child exploitation charges has resigned from the sheriff’s office.

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office says a man was shot by state police Monday during a confrontation on Highway 20 east of Sweet Home. The man, who police say was near the entrance of a youth camp, sustained non-life threatening injuries.

Springfield Police are looking for a driver that they said struck and injured a bicyclist Monday evening [UPDATED]

A Lane County Sheriff’s Deputy is facing child exploitation charges for allegedly exchanging sexually explicit messages with children under the age of 16.