YCN Watch

01/07/2025

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01/07/2025

This week's precip forecast.

The ongoing winter storm in parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic wraps up. Heavy precip moves into the Gulf Coast. Some precip out West, mostly in mtn areas. The Southwest may finally see moisture but it won't be much. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)

01/07/2025

MVA unknown injury
9400 block of Worden Hill
Cross of Knudsen
Dundee
Newberg & Dundee en route

01/07/2025

Vegetation fire
99W & Mineral Springs
Lafayette
McMinnville & Lafayette en route

01/07/2025

Possible commercial structure fire
1300 block Main St
Sheridan
Sheridan, Grand Ronde & Amity en route

01/07/2025

Online S*x Crimes

Myrtle Creek Police Department

On November 10, 2024, Myrtle Creek Police began an investigation into a male subject who was having a graphic sexual conversation with an underage female. The male, identified as 23-year-old Bleu Blaze Donahue, of Eugene, agreed to meet the juvenile for sexual contact. Donahue drove to Myrtle Creek on December 29, 2024 to meet with the juvenile and was arrested as he pulled into a local mini mart. Donahue was charged with Online S*xual Corruption of a Child in the First and Second Degree, as well as Luring a Minor.

In an unrelated investigation, police began looking into another subject identified as 32-year-old Jacob Seth Canfield, of La Grande. Canfield carried on an online relationship with a juvenile female starting on November 18, 2024. Canfield also agreed to meet the juvenile for sexual contact, even renting a motel room for the two. On January 6, 2025, Canfield drove almost 8 hours from La Grande to meet the juvenile. Canfield was contacted and arrested, also charged with Online S*xual Corruption in the First and Second Degree. Canfield was also found to have a misdemeanor warrant out of Union County.

The Myrtle Creek Police Department would like to thank the following agencies who assisted in these investigations: Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Eugene Police Department, La Grande Police Department and the Oregon State Police.

We would like to remind parents to monitor your children’s online activities, as these cases show people meaning to do harm to children will travel to do so. Know who your kids are communicating with and monitor their internet usage.

01/07/2025

Fluffy here… It’s starting to get kinda cold at night. Please be sure to check your vehicle engines for pawssible kitties as we tend to seek warmth. We’d rather not end up all over your engine compartment…

01/07/2025

Congratulations on retirement Sheriff Landers and thank you for your years of service!

01/07/2025

With assistance from Yamhill County Sheriff's Office

01/07/2025

As of right now there is no need to worry but this time of year this is something that I try to keep my eye on.
Are you prepared for winter weather?

01/07/2025

Congratulations Sheriff Sam Elliot. It was a pleasure to meet you today.

🖐 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙎𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙣 𝘿𝙖𝙮! 🖐

Earlier today, January 6, 2025, Sheriff Sam Elliott was sworn in for his first elected term as Yamhill County Sheriff. First appointed as Interim Sheriff in December 2023, Sheriff Elliott was elected with 98% of the votes in November 2024 and begins his first four-year term.

Presiding Judge Ladd Wiles reminded all those sworn in today that they had a “public fidelity to the law. The oaths of office taken today represent a public declaration of your intention and commitment to service.”

After taking his Oath in front of approximately 100 witnesses, Sheriff Elliott thanked those in attendance for their support, recognized his staff and other law enforcement partners, and stated “I feel honored, on this momentous occasion, to serve as your elected sheriff.”

01/07/2025

Congratulations Chief Wood!

01/07/2025

We're hiring! TVF&R wants you to join our dedicated and dynamic team. Due to an upcoming retirement, we are looking to hire an experienced senior human resources information system (HRIS) analyst; a position that provides data and analysis so management can make data-informed decisions to advance the District’s mission and strategic plan. If you know someone who would be an ideal candidate, please share this career opportunity with them. The application window closes on February 4. For a complete job description and details about how to apply, visit https://ow.ly/juyI50UAMms.

01/07/2025

⚠️ Find alternate routes caution ⚠️

MVA unknown injury
18 & Lafayette Hwy
Dayton
Dayton & M10 en route

01/07/2025

MVA unknown injury
Hwy 18 & Old Scenic 101
Otis
NLF&R en route