Former paramedics charged in ‘selfie war’ with patients
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say two paramedics engaged in a “selfie war” by taking pictures with incapacitated patients. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says in a news release that...
View ArticleOSP forensic scientist accused of stealing pills
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A former forensic scientist assigned to the Oregon State Police Crime Lab is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing pills. Federal court documents claim Nika Larsen used...
View ArticlePolice: Driver speeding in crash that killed mom
SALEM, Ore. (KOIN) – A 19-year-old man is charged with second-degree manslaughter, second-degree assault and reckless driving after causing a crash that killed a young mother and injured her daughter,...
View ArticlePerson falls out of Dodge Neon during chase on I-205
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A person fell out of a silver Dodge Neon during a chase between cars along I-205 near Johnson Creek Boulevard Sunday morning, the Oregon State Police said. It’s unclear which...
View ArticleRoad rage leads to motorcycle crash, arrests
SCAPPOOSE, Ore. (KOIN) –A road rage incident lead to a motorcycle crash on Hwy 30 near Cornelius Pass Rd on Saturday. Oregon State Police said at least 2 cars and 2 motorcycles were involved in a road...
View ArticleKrude Rude Brood ‘torture chamber’ trial to begin
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A “Krude Rude Brood” gang member, who is accused of repeatedly stabbing an inmate in the eye with a shank, ultimately killing him; and using his gang’s torture chamber to...
View ArticleGreat-grandma killer gets life without parole
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KOIN) – A man convicted of aggravated murder was formally sentenced on Monday for killing his cousin’s great-grandmother with a sledgehammer. Micus Ward, whose IQ is 59, was convicted...
View ArticleHoover gang member stands trial for 2015 shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The trial of a 31-year-old man accused of attempted aggravated murder will begin Monday in Multnomah County Circuit Court. Security within the courthouse is expected to be tight...
View ArticleGang rape reported at reggae festival in Scio
ALBANY, Ore. (KOIN/AP) — A 21-year-old woman reported being raped by 5 men at a reggae festival in Scio, according to deputies in Linn County. A woman reported being raped at the Northwest World...
View ArticleTroutdale man accused of shooting dog to death
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 44-year-old man is accused of shooting his dog in the face, killing it, and then wanting to throw the dog’s remains into Multnomah Falls, according to court documents. Duane...
View ArticleLasers hit PPB air unit; 1 arrested, child warned
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two separate laser strikes hit PPB air units on Saturday, resulting in the arrest of one man and a police visit to the home of a 7-year-old. David Martinez, July 25, 2016...
View ArticleRecords: Man used shovel to hit neighbor in face
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 39-year-old man is accused of using a shovel to assault his neighbor, according to police and court documents. The incident happened on July 5 when Frederic Johnson became...
View ArticleBend officer’s husband arrested for Kaylee Sawyer death
BEND, Ore. (KOIN) — The disappearance of a 23-year-old Bend woman became a homicide investigation Tuesday morning, the same day a local police officer’s husband was arrested in connection with the...
View Article‘Excellent description’ leads to burglary suspect
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The “excellent description” provided by a teen who called 911 led Portland police to a quick arrest of a man for burglary. Themba Hasaan Kelley was taken into custody in the...
View ArticleCourt documents: Kaylee Sawyer hit by car, body dumped
BEND, Ore. (KOIN) — A college public safety officer was charged with murder Tuesday after he allegedly hit a 23-year-old woman with a car, dumped her body and fled to California where he was arrested...
View ArticleFamily: Salem teen abducted by Bend murder suspect
SALEM, Ore. (KOIN) — The family of a Salem woman caught up in a crime spree involving a Bend murder suspect told KOIN 6 News she was kidnapped. Aundreah Maes, 19, was released from jail hours after...
View ArticleSalem traffic stop becomes home invasion, arrest
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 27-year-old man who fled from a traffic stop was later arrested by Salem police after a home invasion and brief standoff. The scene of the home invasion in Salem, July 27...
View ArticleEx-southern Oregon reporter charged in uncle’s death
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) – An Oregon woman who worked as a newspaper reporter earlier this year has been charged in the shooting death of her uncle. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says deputies...
View ArticleAccused rapist awaits trial 1 year after arrest
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KOIN) — A year after being charged with a combined 15 first-degree felony counts of rape, sexual abuse, kidnapping and sodomy, Jose Omar Ortiz-Rico still awaits trial. The Washington...
View ArticleWho killed Eyo Nyong in 2005?
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Eleven years ago, Eyo Nyong was standing near the parking lot of J.D. Sports Bar in North Portland shortly before 10 p.m. Two men walked up and started talking with him. Leave a...
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