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01/23/2026

1/23/26 - Deputies continue to find impaired drivers in the new year The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have regular funding for a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes patrolling our roadways. 🚙 Plan your safe ride home ahead of time 🍺 If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason 🔑 If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive 💃 If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver 👍 And please, always wear your seatbelt! Drive safe in 2026 – or better yet, get a ride! On January 7th at 5 p.m., deputies responded to a crash into the water off E. Beacon Drive near Hileman Lane, Eugene. Deputies contacted the driver, Calla Lillian Sheffield, 26, of Eugene, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Sheffield was arrested for DUII. On January 9th at 11 p.m., deputies received a report of an intoxicated driver in a motorhome on Highway 126 west of Eugene. A deputy assigned to Veneta located the vehicle as it went through town and observed it driving poorly. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, John Walter Kolka, 38, of Florence. A passenger was also in the vehicle. After additional investigation, Kolka was arrested for DUII and Recklessly Endangering Another Person. On January 10th at 2 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly in the area of Chambers Street and W. 5th Avenue and initiated a traffic stop. The deputy contacted the driver, Alejandro Reyes Ramirez, 55, of Eugene, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Ramirez was arrested for DUII. On January 12th at 11 p.m., deputies and Eugene Police officers responded to a report of an intoxicated driver in the River Road area. Deputies contacted the driver, Melissa Anne Sullivan Hall, 40, of Eugene, after locating her in a neighborhood off Hunsaker Road. They observed signs she was impaired, and after additional investigation she was arrested for DUII. On January 16th at 9:30 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving recklessly in the area of E. Hunter Road and Lindsay Lane, Veneta. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Josua Ryan Diocson, 20, of Springfield, and observed signs of impairment. Three passengers were in the vehicle, one of whom was a juvenile. After additional investigation, Diocson was arrested for DUII, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor. On January 18th at 10 p.m., deputies responded to a crash into a power pole on Prairie Road near Meadowview Road, north of Eugene. The vehicle had powerlines down across it, and was occupied by Lance Allan Harris, 56, of Eugene, and a juvenile. Deputies contacted several witnesses. After additional investigation, Harris was arrested for DUII and Recklessly Endangering Another Person. On January 19th at 4 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly on Corliss Lane, Eugene. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Mizael Domingo Maldonado, 29, of Eugene. The deputy observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Maldonado was arrested for DUII. On January 22nd at 8 p.m., deputies responded to milepost 20 on Marcola Road for a report of a single-vehicle crash. A Linn County deputy arrived on scene first. Deputies discovered the vehicle had struck a guardrail before crashing into a tree. Deputies contacted the driver, Clark Allen Neilsen, 37, of Marcola, who was uninjured. They observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Neilsen was arrested for DUII, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, and Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor. At 11 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash off Marcola Road near Mohawk Road, east of Springfield. Springfield Police and Mohawk Valley Fire District also responded. The vehicle had struck a power pole, knocking out power to the area. The driver, Annette Suzanne Wizner, 47, of Marcola, was ejected and found in the roadway. Wizner was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Deputies observed signs of impairment, and after additional investigation, she was arrested for DUII, Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree, and Reckless Driving. Featured News by Lane County Sheriff
1/23/26 - Deputies continue to find impaired drivers in the new year The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have regular funding for a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes patrolling our roadways. 🚙 Plan your safe ride home ahead of time 🍺 If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason 🔑 If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive 💃 If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver 👍 And please, always wear your seatbelt! Drive safe in 2026 – or better yet, get a ride! On January 7th at 5 p.m., deputies responded to a crash into the water off E. Beacon Drive near Hileman Lane, Eugene. Deputies contacted the driver, Calla Lillian Sheffield, 26, of Eugene, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Sheffield was arrested for DUII. On January 9th at 11 p.m., deputies received a report of an intoxicated driver in a motorhome on Highway 126 west of Eugene. A deputy assigned to Veneta located the vehicle as it went through town and observed it driving poorly. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, John Walter Kolka, 38, of Florence. A passenger was also in the vehicle. After additional investigation, Kolka was arrested for DUII and Recklessly Endangering Another Person. On January 10th at 2 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly in the area of Chambers Street and W. 5th Avenue and initiated a traffic stop. The deputy contacted the driver, Alejandro Reyes Ramirez, 55, of Eugene, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Ramirez was arrested for DUII. On January 12th at 11 p.m., deputies and Eugene Police officers responded to a report of an intoxicated driver in the River Road area. Deputies contacted the driver, Melissa Anne Sullivan Hall, 40, of Eugene, after locating her in a neighborhood off Hunsaker Road. They observed signs she was impaired, and after additional investigation she was arrested for DUII. On January 16th at 9:30 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving recklessly in the area of E. Hunter Road and Lindsay Lane, Veneta. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Josua Ryan Diocson, 20, of Springfield, and observed signs of impairment. Three passengers were in the vehicle, one of whom was a juvenile. After additional investigation, Diocson was arrested for DUII, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor. On January 18th at 10 p.m., deputies responded to a crash into a power pole on Prairie Road near Meadowview Road, north of Eugene. The vehicle had powerlines down across it, and was occupied by Lance Allan Harris, 56, of Eugene, and a juvenile. Deputies contacted several witnesses. After additional investigation, Harris was arrested for DUII and Recklessly Endangering Another Person. On January 19th at 4 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly on Corliss Lane, Eugene. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Mizael Domingo Maldonado, 29, of Eugene. The deputy observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Maldonado was arrested for DUII. On January 22nd at 8 p.m., deputies responded to milepost 20 on Marcola Road for a report of a single-vehicle crash. A Linn County deputy arrived on scene first. Deputies discovered the vehicle had struck a guardrail before crashing into a tree. Deputies contacted the driver, Clark Allen Neilsen, 37, of Marcola, who was uninjured. They observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Neilsen was arrested for DUII, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, and Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor. At 11 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash off Marcola Road near Mohawk Road, east of Springfield. Springfield Police and Mohawk Valley Fire District also responded. The vehicle had struck a power pole, knocking out power to the area. The driver, Annette Suzanne Wizner, 47, of Marcola, was ejected and found in the roadway. Wizner was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Deputies observed signs of impairment, and after additional investigation, she was arrested for DUII, Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree, and Reckless Driving.
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01/23/2026

Initiative to ban transgender athletes from female sports certified in Olympia Featured News by Oregon Today News
Initiative to ban transgender athletes from female sports certified in Olympia
IL26-638 was certified by the Secretary of States Office on Thursday More

01/23/2026

Portland man pleads guilty to series of violent sexual assaults: 'Young lives have been shattered' Featured News by Oregon Today News
Portland man pleads guilty to series of violent sexual assaults: 'Young lives have been shattered'
Damani Anderson 20 admitted to raping multiple girls and women he met online often holding... More

01/23/2026

Oregon Democratic lawmakers targeted by union-backed group Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon Democratic lawmakers targeted by union-backed group
An Oregon group backed by the states powerful labor unions is targeting at least four Demo... More

01/23/2026

Free Sweeps Coins can be found at these sweepstakes casinos this weekend (Jan. 23-25) Featured News by Oregon Today News
Free Sweeps Coins can be found at these sweepstakes casinos this weekend (Jan. 23-25)
Gold Coins are the fun currency at sweepstakes casinos but Sweeps Coins are the real game ... More

01/23/2026

Democrats are crushing Republicans in this new poll, and Trump’s approval numbers tell the whole story Featured News by Oregon Today News
Democrats are crushing Republicans in this new poll, and Trump’s approval numbers tell the whole story
Democrats appear to have an early advantage over Republicans with the 2026 midterm electio... More

01/23/2026

TikTok star with nearly 1M followers found dead in Thailand Featured News by Oregon Today News
TikTok star with nearly 1M followers found dead in Thailand
Police arrested one person in connection to the 25-year-olds sudden death and are still in... More

01/23/2026

Watch ‘On Patrol: Live’ Jan. 23 and 24 streaming free, Live PD Reelz on demand Featured News by Oregon Today News
Watch ‘On Patrol: Live’ Jan. 23 and 24 streaming free, Live PD Reelz on demand
On Patrol Live the police reality TV show returns with new episodes to Reelz tonight Frida... More

01/23/2026

Differing thresholds mean one Portland area county likely won’t open cold weather shelters this week Featured News by Oregon Today News
Differing thresholds mean one Portland area county likely won’t open cold weather shelters this week
Multnomah County has not opened additional warming centers or severe weather shelters nor ... More

01/23/2026

Slackline nearly snared 2nd helicopter after deadly crash that killed Oregon family, NTSB says Featured News by Oregon Today News
Slackline nearly snared 2nd helicopter after deadly crash that killed Oregon family, NTSB says
Slackliners whose valley-stretching cable led to a deadly helicopter crash in Arizona earl... More

01/23/2026

Oregon governor chooses new head of public defense agency Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon governor chooses new head of public defense agency
Gov Tina Kotek selected Ken Sanchagrin to direct the states Oregon Public Defense Commissi... More

01/23/2026

The Dalles’ mayor called OPB’s data center story inaccurate. Here are the facts Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Dalles’ mayor called OPB’s data center story inaccurate. Here are the facts
Last week OPB published an investigation into The Dalles efforts to expand its water reser... More

01/23/2026

Gov. Kotek names Ken Sanchagrin as head of Oregon Public Defense Commission Featured News by Oregon Today News
Gov. Kotek names Ken Sanchagrin as head of Oregon Public Defense Commission
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has announced that she has appointed Ken Sanchagrin to be the p... More

01/23/2026

Pressure campaign by Oregon unions targets Democratic lawmakers Featured News by Oregon Today News
Pressure campaign by Oregon unions targets Democratic lawmakers
Over the last decade the union-backed political outfit Our Oregon has made a habit of spla... More

01/23/2026

Bishop Gorman Nevada vs. Rolling Hills Prep California: Watch boys high school basketball Nike Extravaganza showdown live Featured News by Oregon Today News
Bishop Gorman Nevada vs. Rolling Hills Prep California: Watch boys high school basketball Nike Extravaganza showdown live
Two-time defending Nevada 5A state champion Bishop Gorman 13-7 will face one of its stiffe... More

01/23/2026

Cold snap in Oregon, Southwest Washington this weekend Featured News by Oregon Today News
Cold snap in Oregon, Southwest Washington this weekend
The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory from Southwest Washington ... More

01/23/2026

Best bets for Super Bowl 60 you can place now ahead of Championship Sunday Featured News by Oregon Today News
Best bets for Super Bowl 60 you can place now ahead of Championship Sunday
Championship Sunday is always a treat for football fans and bettors The day starts with th... More

01/23/2026

Portland police ask community to keep sending in tips amid search for suspect who shot two officers Featured News by Oregon Today News
Portland police ask community to keep sending in tips amid search for suspect who shot two officers
The search for the gunman is still ongoing but a spokesperson said Portland police will co... More

01/23/2026

Former Orangetheory coach pleads guilty to stealing thousands in charity donations Featured News by Oregon Today News
Former Orangetheory coach pleads guilty to stealing thousands in charity donations
Ryan Tong coached at the Orangetheory studio in Slabtown until a KGW investigation exposed... More

01/23/2026

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