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Press Releases NEWS MEDIA RELEASE August 20, 2010 Incident: Violation of the Speed Limit Location: Belt Line Road and the Interstate 5 overpass The Oregon Department of Transportation is in the midst of the reconstruction of the Interstate 5 and Belt Line Road interchange. Specifically the Interstate 5 on and off ramps on the Springfield side of Interstate 5 (project numbers Belt Line Unit 2 and Gateway Unit 1). ODOT has re-configured the speed limit on Belt Line Road from 45 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour. The 35 speed zone begins on the west side of the Interstate 5 overpass and continues east to Belt Line Road and Game Farm Road. The 35 speed zone for eastbound traffic begins at Game Farm Road and continues to the west side of the Interstate 5 overpass. Warning signs and regulatory 35 mile per hour speed signs have been placed on Belt Line Road. In the past three days the Springfield Police Department has issued 27 traffic citations in the construction/highway work zone for Violation of the Speed Limit. The Springfield Police Department is asking motorists to slow down to the posted 35 mile per hour speed limit while driving through the construction area. Completed by: Officer Brian Gay/Traffic Unit For further information: Sergeant Rich Charboneau 541-726-3728 SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT: Bicyclist vs. Vehicle Accident CASE # 10-6635 LOCATION: W. Centennial Blvd. & Anderson Ln. DATE/ TIME: 073010 0745 hrs. BICYCLIST: Carlson, Patrick Michael 122186 WM VEHICLE NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT: Springfield Police responded to a bicyclist vs. vehicle accident on W. Centennial Blvd. just west of the intersection of Anderson Ln. A 2007 Honda Accord being operated by Dana Singh was eastbound through the construction zone for the Centennial Blvd. / I-5 bridge raising project when she struck a bicycle operated by Patrick Carlson. Carlson sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Sacred Heart Riverbend Hospital for treatment. Singh and the two children in her car were not injured. It appears Carlson was crossing through the lanes of travel when he was struck. There is no indication that speed or alcohol was involved in the accident. The accident investigation is being conducted by the Springfield Police Major Accident Investigation Team. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Sgt. John Umenhofer 726-2326 NEWS RELEASE COMPLETED BY: Sgt. Richard Jones 726-3714 SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT: Murder Arrest CASE # 10-2009 LOCATION: 828 Raintree Way, Springfield DATE/ TIME: July 30, 2010/0700 hours VICTIM: Wiggins, Andrea Nicholson, 62 yrs. ARRESTED: Wiggins, William Murray. 61 yrs. NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT: On the above listed date and time Springfield Police Detectives arrested William Murray Wiggins for the murder of his wife, Andrea Nicholson Wiggins. The arrest culminated a lengthy investigation by the Springfield Police Department, Lane County District Attorney’s office and the State Medical Examiner’s office. The case started on March 5, 2010 at 2301 hours, when Springfield Police and Springfield Fire and Life personnel were called to the Wiggins’ home after receiving a 911 call about the discovery of Andrea Wiggins’ body in a hot tub. She was pronounced dead upon the arrival of emergency personnel. An autopsy ruled the death of Andrea Wiggins a homicide. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Sgt. David Lewis 726-3721 NEWS RELEASE COMPLETED BY: Sgt. David Lewis 726-3721 July 30, 2010 SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT: Stolen Vehicle with Special Circumstance CASE # 10-6505 LOCATION: 3315 Gateway- Super 8 Motel DATE/ TIME: 7/26/10 1613 hrs. INVOLVED VICTIM: Souza, Wayne 38 YOA NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT: With the assistance from a person who saw this news story in the media, the involved vehicle has been located and recovered in Eugene on Matt Drive. Electronics (iPOD, cell phone, etc.), cash and a purse are missing, but the medical records and prescription drugs for the victims’ daughter as well as their clothing was recovered in the car. The person reporting the cars location stated it showed up during the night and there is currently no suspect information. The victims were still in the area and responded to take possession of the car. Thank you to all media who assisted with presenting this story. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Sgt. John Umenhofer 726-3729 or On-duty Watch Commander 726-3728 NEWS RELEASE COMPLETED BY: Sgt. Richard Jones 726-3714 SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT: Stolen Vehicle with Special Circumstance CASE # 10-6505 LOCATION: 3315 Gateway- Super 8 Motel DATE/ TIME: 7/26/10 1613 hrs. INVOLVED VICTIM: Souza, Wayne 38 YOA NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT: Springfield Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating the above stolen vehicle. V/ Wayne Souza, his wife and their 16 year old daughter were traveling from their home in Willits, Ca to the Seattle Children’s Hospital in Seattle, WA for a surgery needed for their daughter. On 7/25/10 they stopped at the Super 8 Motel, 3315 Gateway, to visit with friends who were also traveling through the area. Souza inadvertently left the keys in their car and found the car gone when they returned a few minutes later. The family had all their clothing and other items for their trip and extended stay in Washington in the car. This included cash and the daughter’s medical records. SPD units searched the area for the vehicle and notified area law enforcement agencies. As of this press release the vehicle has not been located. Anyone who locates the vehicle is asked to contact their local law enforcement agency. Anyone with information may also call the Springfield Police Department at 726-3714. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Sgt. John Umenhofer 726-3729 or On-duty Watch Commander 726-3728 NEWS RELEASE COMPLETED BY: Sgt. Richard Jones 726-3714 INCIDENT: Robbery I CASE #: 10-6324 LOCATION: 4202 Main St, Springfield Oregon 97478 DATE/ TIME: July 20th, 2010 / 2342 hrs SUSPECT: BMA, 5’9 - 6’, stocky build Suspect was wearing a blue checkered long-sleeved jacket with a hood, black t-shirt, black shoes, black jeans & black ski-mask NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT: On July 20th, 2010 at 2342 hrs, Springfield Police Officers responded to a report of a robbery at the AM/PM, 4202 Main St in Springfield. The lone black male suspect entered the business and purchased a 40 oz bottle of Old English Beer. As the employee was making change for the beer purchase the suspect displayed a small, chrome colored handgun demanding money. The employee closed the register and ran around the counter away from the suspect. The suspect acquired the beer and left the store. The suspect fled the business northbound on 42nd St from the store. The suspect did not obtain any money. Officers of the Springfield Police Department responded to the area but were unsuccessful in locating the suspect. Detectives of the Springfield Police Department were called to assist in the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Springfield Police Department at (541)726-3714. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Sgt. Dave Lewis 726-3721 NEWS RELEASE COMPLETED BY: Sgt. Tom Rappe’ 726-3714 SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT: Gunshot wound CASE # 10-6225 LOCATION: 1190 South A Street, Springfield DATE/ TIME: July 17, 2010/0304 hours. VICTIM: Brogdon, Harry Deontay, 23 year old Springfield resident.
NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT: On the above listed date and time Officers from the Springfield Police Department responded to report of a shooting at the apartment complex located at 1190 South A Street. Once on the scene Officers located Harry Brogdon, who had suffered a single gunshot wound. Officers also located two other adult males they determined to be involved. Weapons were recovered at the scene. Harry Brogdon was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital at Riverbend, where he is listed in serious condition. The investigation is continuing.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Sgt. David Lewis 726-3721 NEWS RELEASE COMPLETED BY: Sgt. David Lewis 726-3721 July 17, 2010 SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT: Robbery Arrest CASE # 10-5709 LOCATION: 3033 Gateway Blvd, Apt. #62, Springfield DATE/ TIME: June 30, 2010/1830 hours ARRESTED: Smith, Henry James. 29 year old black male of Springfield
NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT: On the above listed date and time Springfield Police Detectives located Henry James Smith inside apartment #62 at 3033 Gateway Boulevard in Springfield. Smith had been developed as a suspect in the armed robbery of the Castle Superstore located at 3270 Gateway Boulevard in Springfield. That robbery occurred on June 24, 2010 at 2343 hours. Mr. Smith was taken into custody without incident and lodged at the Lane County Jail on two counts of Robbery in the Second Degree, two counts of Menacing and on a Parole Violation warrant stemming from a 2003 conviction for Robbery in the Second Degree. The investigation is continuing.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Sgt. David Lewis 726-3721 NEWS RELEASE COMPLETED BY: Sgt. David Lewis 726-3721 July 1, 2010 |
