Oregon

Doorbell Camera Video Captures Kidnapping

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A chilling incident unfolded in Hillsboro, Oregon, when a doorbell camera captured a woman’s desperate plea for help before she was forcibly taken away by a man. The Hillsboro Police Department released footage from the incident, which occurred around 10:45 p.m. on Sunday at a residence located at Southeast 32nd Avenue and East Main Street. The video depicts a bespectacled woman rushing towards the door, screaming for assistance. A man, identifiable by his beard and …

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Man Tragically Crushed to Death by Tree Stump in Backyard Accident

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A tragic incident unfolded in Portland, Oregon, when a man was fatally crushed by a 1,200-pound tree stump he was attempting to remove from his backyard. The incident, which took place on Tuesday night, has been described by officials as a “catastrophic accident.” The identity of the victim has not yet been disclosed. The man was a resident of the Russell neighborhood in Portland and had embarked on the task of removing the massive tree …

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Man Narrowly Escapes Death as Runaway Saw Blade Crashes into Store

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In a shocking incident, an Oregon man narrowly avoided a potentially fatal accident when a runaway saw blade from a nearby construction site tore through a parking lot and embedded itself in a building. The man, Shane Reimche, was entering Quicktrips Neighborhood Market in Eugene last Thursday when the nearly four-foot concrete saw blade broke free from its moorings. Surveillance footage captured the harrowing moment. Reimche can be seen casually entering the store, unaware of …

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Father Accused of Drugging Daughter’s Friends at Sleepover

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An Oregon father is facing multiple charges after allegedly drugging his daughter’s friends with sedative-laced smoothies during a sleepover, according to local law enforcement. The incident occurred in Lake Oswego, a city located just south of Portland, and involved three 12-year-old girls. One of the girls sent a distressing text message to her mother around 1:45 a.m., expressing her fear and asking to be picked up from the house. The text message indicated that she …

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Former Pro Wrestler Accused of Wife’s Murder

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Former professional wrestler, William “Billy Jack” Haynes Jr., is under suspicion for the fatal shooting of his 85-year-old wife, Janette Becraft, in their Portland, Oregon residence. Portland Police Bureau officers were dispatched to the scene on Southeast 100th Avenue shortly before 10 a.m. on Thursday, following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers attempted to engage with Haynes, 70, who refused to cooperate and instead barricaded himself within the property. In response, the Special Emergency …

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Six-Year-Old Boy Mauled to Death by Dogs Before Leaving for School

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A tragic incident unfolded in Portland, Oregon, on Tuesday when a six-year-old boy was fatally attacked by two dogs at a family friend’s residence. The boy was preparing to leave for school when the incident occurred. Responding to an emergency call, police arrived at the scene around 7:40 a.m. to find a woman, a friend of the boy’s grandmother, covered in blood. The woman informed the officers that her two large Great Dane-Mastiff mix dogs …

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Elderly Oregon Man Assaulted by Homeless Teen He Aided

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In Seaside, Oregon, an act of kindness turned tragic when an 80-year-old man was viciously assaulted by a homeless teenager he had endeavored to assist. The Seaside Police Department reported that Isaiah James Thompson, 18, brutally attacked the elderly man after he was offered help. The victim, known for his generosity, had previously encountered Thompson on the streets of Astoria and purchased McDonald’s food for him. Their recent encounter escalated when the teenager requested the …

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Mom Jailed for Waterboarding Baby, Placing Him in Freezer

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An Oregon woman has been sentenced to 30 days in jail after subjecting her infant to waterboarding and placing him in a freezer, according to court documents. The woman, identified as 30-year-old Sharday McDonald, reportedly committed these acts to test the child’s father’s concern for their son. McDonald’s sentencing took place on Tuesday, where she received not only a month-long jail term but also three years of probation. She was convicted on charges of criminal …

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Remains of Missing Woman Found in Landfill

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The remains of a missing Oregon woman, Kara Taylor, 49, were discovered at a landfill site approximately 70 miles from her home, which was found covered in blood. Taylor had been missing since late July, and her remains were found at the Coffin Butte Landfill in Corvallis after an intensive search by the Oregon City Police. The search, which lasted three days and involved moving between 4,000 to 7,000 tons of waste, was led by …

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College student falls over 300 feet to his death on hike

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On Monday, the life of 21-year-old college student Joel Tranby was tragically cut short when he fell several hundred feet down a rocky ravine while hiking in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains. His girlfriend, who was with him at the time, called for help but was unable to locate him. Sgt. Tom Speldrich of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office revealed that Tranby stopped responding verbally before rescuers arrived. His girlfriend was rescued by helicopter, while a search …

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