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SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
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INCIDENT:                                        Robbery  1                              CASE # 10-883 

LOCATION:  Get N Go Deli
                        152 28th St.

DATE/ TIME:                         01/29/10  2003 hrs.
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SUSPECT:     WMA, 40, 602, thin build. 
                       Grey sweatshirt, blue jeans, dark stocking cap
                      
NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT: 

At about 2003 hrs. Springfield Police Officers responded to a robbery at the Get N Go Deli.  The suspect entered the business armed with a knife and confronted the female employee.  After taking an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register, the suspect fled on foot northbound on 28th St.  The area was checked by responding officers as well as a police K-9 but the suspect was not located.

The investigation is continuing.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Springfield Police Department at (541)726-3714.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:  Sgt. Tom Borchers  726-3718

NEWS RELEASE COMPLETED BY: Sgt. Richard Jones 726-3714


NEWS MEDIA RELEASE


SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

INCIDENT:  Springfield Municipal Jail Opening                                         

LOCATION: 344 A Street, Springfield, Oregon      

DATE/TIME: January 29, 2010 1700 hours

NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT:
The Springfield Municipal Jail is now fully operational and will immediately begin lodging suspects arrested in the City of Springfield.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sgt. Tom Borchers 726-3718 

News Release Completed By: Sergeant Tom Borchers 1/29/10 1700 hours


SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
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INCIDENT:   Assault 2/ Felony Hit & Run, DUII                CASE #  10-707

LOCATION:  Phil’s Clubhouse  1195 Main St.

DATE/ TIME:                           01/23/10  2231 hrs.
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ARESTED:    Bauer, Kirk Michael 092358
                        Eugene, Or

NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT:  Springfield Police responded to what was reported as a motor vehicle accident at Phil’s Clubhouse, 1195 Main St., where a vehicle had backed over a pedestrian.  It was learned that the driver of the vehicle, Kirk Bauer, had been asked by employees to leave the bar due to unacceptable conduct.  As he departed he backed his vehicle toward a group of people standing near the entrance to the business.  One female was unable to get out of the way and was struck by Bauer’s vehicle.  Bauer struck the building at the entrance door preventing him from backing over the victim further.  Her injuries were reported to be minor and she was taken to Riverbend Hospital for treatment.  As Bauer drove away another patron attempted to stop him and was drug through the parking lot before falling off the vehicle.  He received injuries that did not require treatment.

After officers and medics arrived Bauer drove into the area again and was pointed out by witnesses.  He was subsequently taken into custody and lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges of Assault 2, Attempted Assault 2 X3, Felony Hit & Run, DUII, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief 2 X2, Attempted Assault on Public Safety Officer.  

The case is being forwarded to the Lane County District Attorney’s Office.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:  Sgt. Tom Borchers  726-3718

NEWS RELEASE COMPLETED BY: Sgt. Richard Jones 726-3714


SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
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INCIDENT:         Assault 1st Degree / Stabbing

CASE NO:          2010- 0719

DATE/ TIME:     01/24/2010 at 1135 hours

LOCATION:      260 ‘D’ Street, Apartment #2
                            Springfield, Oregon 97477
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At 1135 hours, the 911 Communications Center received a call from a hysterical female reporting that a male had been stabbed at her residence located at 260 ‘D’ Street, Apt. #2.  Officers responded to that location and discovered an injured (54 year old) male lying in the living room of the apartment.  The victim had been stabbed several times in the back reportedly by another male wielding a small knife.  There was also evidence that the victim had been beaten with a billiard stick.  The suspect(s) in this assault had fled the area prior to the arrival of the officers. 

Springfield Fire & Life Safety responded to the scene.  The victim was stabilized and transported to Sacred Heart Hospital at Riverbend for treatment. 

SPD detectives were called in and are continuing the investigation. 

The victim was later identified as Robert Wayne Watson.  Watson lives at the apartment with his girlfriend and her daughter. 

Suspect information is still being developed by the detectives.  Preliminary information indicated that the victim may know the identity of his assailants.  
 
Investigation is continuing.    
                                                             
NEWS RELEASE COMPLETED BY: Sgt. John King / Day Watch Commander
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Sgt. Tom Borchers 726-3718


    SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
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INCIDENT: Kidnapping 1/Attempted Rape 1/Assault 4                  CASE # 10-672

LOCATION: Fireside Laundry 5126 Main Street, Springfield

DATE/ TIME:                         January 22, 2010 at 2049 hours  

ARRESTED:  David James Rogers, 19 year old white male from Culp Creek Oregon
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NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT:  On the above listed date and time Springfield Police Officers responded to Fireside Laundry at 5126 Main Street to a reported Kidnapping and Assault. Upon arrival, Officers found the 61 year old female employee of the business had been assaulted.  She was able to provide a description of her assailant, saying that he came in as she was closing and asked to use the restroom.  Once inside the Laundromat, the suspect assaulted her and dragged her to a different room inside the business.  The victim fought with the suspect, who eventually gave up his attack and ran from the business.  The victim was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital at Riverbend for medical treatment for injuries she sustained in the attack.

At 2155 hours, the same evening, Springfield Police Officers responded to a disorderly person call at 14th and Main Street.  The description of that person matched the description of the earlier assault suspect.  Officers located David James Rogers a short distance away.  He was subsequently positively identified as the suspect in the assault at Fireside Laundry and arrested.

David James Rogers was lodged at Lane County Jail on charges of 1st degree Kidnapping, Attempted Rape in the 1st degree and Assault in the 4th degree.

The investigation is continuing.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:  Sgt. David Lewis 726-3728

NEWS RELEASE COMPLETED BY: Sgt. David Lewis 726-3728


  SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
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INCIDENT: Robbery in the 1ST Degree                    CASE # 10-608

LOCATION:  Patty’s Café 1830 Pioneer Parkway West, Springfield

DATE/ TIME:                         January 21, 2010 at 0158 hrs.

SUSPECT: Unknown race and age male 5’ 11” with a thin to medium build.  Last seen wearing
all black clothing and a black ski type mask.  Suspect was armed with a hammer

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NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT:  On the above listed date and time Springfield Police Officers responded to Patty’s Café after receiving an alarm from the business.  The subsequent investigation revealed that the above-described suspect entered the business brandishing a hammer.  The suspect demanded cash and left the business after receiving an undisclosed amount. The suspect was last seen running away from the business in southerly direction, towards Q Street.

Officers searched the surrounding area, but the suspect was not located.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Springfield Police Department at (541) 726-3714

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:  Sgt. David Lewis 726-3728

NEWS RELEASE COMPLETED BY: Sgt. David Lewis 726-3728


SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
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INCIDENT: Robbery in the 1ST Degree                    CASE # 10-605

LOCATIOON:  1891 Pioneer Parkway East, Springfield

DATE/ TIME:                         January 20, 2010 at 2325 hrs.

SUSPECT 1: White male in his early 20’s with a medium build.  Last seen wearing a white
T-shirt, white and red jacket and a baseball cap.  Armed with a tire iron.

SUSPECT 2: White male in his early 20’s with pierced ears and wearing a black baseball hat.

SUSPECT VEHICLE: A tan SUV that was lifted and very muddy.

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NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT:  On the above listed date and time Springfield Police Officers responded to the parking lot located at 1891 Pioneer Parkway West after receiving a Robbery call.  Upon arrival, Officers spoke with two juveniles who reported that they were approached by the above described suspects, who were in the above-described vehicle.

Suspect #1 got out of the vehicle armed with a tire iron and demanded property from the juveniles.  Suspect # 2 was the driver.  After taking property from the juveniles, Suspect #2 got back into the vehicle and drove away.  The vehicle was last seen travelling north on 2nd Street.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Springfield Police Department at (541) 726-3714

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:  Sgt. David Lewis 726-3728

NEWS RELEASE COMPLETED BY: Sgt. David Lewis 726-3728


 SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
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INCIDENT:                                        Attempt to Elude        CASE #  09-11794 

LOCATION:  36000 block of Jasper Road

DATE/ TIME:                           122509 / 0552
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ARRESTED:

Peterson, Rachel L  DOB/113070
Unknown address

NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT:

On this date at 0552 Officer Rick Smith attempted to stop a SUV traveling on 41st, south of Main.  The vehicle failed to yield and drove south on Jasper Road.  The vehicle failed to negotiate a corner at the 36000 block of Jasper Road and struck a power pole.  The driver fled through thorn bushes towards the river.  The female passenger was detained at the vehicle and then transported to McKenzie Willamette Hospital where she was treated for minor injuries.  A subsequent investigation showed the vehicle to be stolen.  The female passenger A/Peterson was charged with UUV.  She was cited and released at McKenzie Willamette.  A search of the area for the male driver was unsucessful and his identity is still unknown.  If anyone has any information regarding this suspect, please contact Springfield Police.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:  Sgt. John Umenhofer  726-3714

NEWS RELEASE COMPLETED BY: Sgt. John Umenhofer


 
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