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In the evening hours of Tuesday, November 28th, detectives with the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) arrested 39 year old Timothy Hobbs, of Glide, on drugs and weapons charges. Detectives were conducting an investigation into Hobbs’ activities and interrupted a suspected drug deal occurring in the parking lot of a...

Roseburg Police jailed a woman after an alleged trespass incident early Thursday. An RPD report said at 1:00 a.m. officers contacted the 34-year old at a business in the 700 block of Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard. She had been asked by employees to leave the premises, but had allegedly refused.

UPDATE, Nov. 29 at 11:47 a.m.: Police say today Gauge Douglas James Main is in custody after a week-long manhunt for allegedly shooting two men from Grants Pass in Riddle, Oregon, killing one of them November 20, 2023. Main was found in a house in Redding, California, at 10:15 a.m....

A transient tried to escape deputies at Cleveland Rapids Park northwest of Roseburg early Tuesday. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said shortly before 2:00 a.m. a deputy contacted 23-year old Skyler Trent at the park in the 200 block of Cleveland Park Road. Trent allegedly originally gave a false name, but was recognized. A deputy made contact again but Trent allegedly ran away, jumping into the Umpqua River and starting to swim downstream.

A Roseburg man was jailed Tuesday after two alleged harassment incidents at two stores. Information from RPD said at 7:20 a.m. 28-year old Joshua Eatherton was allegedly found lying on a display couch at Fred Meyer in the 900 block of Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard. A manager told Eatherton he had already been trespassed a week prior and needed to leave. Eatherton allegedly punched the manager and then fled the store.

Captain Rick Mabie of the Roseburg Salvation Army talks about the programs they have to help those in need in the community and special upcoming holiday activities. Click here to download for later listening: IDC 11 30 23.

The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement in effect from late Friday night, Dec. 1 through late Monday night Dec. 4. WHERE The beaches of Douglas, Coos and Curry Counties. WHAT An extended period of sustained wave...

A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for mountain areas in the region from Thursday afternoon through Saturday Afternoon above 4,000 feet. Forecasters at the National Weather Service said there is potential for heavy snow above 4,000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet are possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 miles per hour over exposed terrain.

Two people were jailed by Roseburg Police following an alleged store trespass incident on Tuesday. An RPD report said just after 12:15 p.m. officers responded to Sherm’s Thunderbird in the 2500 block of Northwest Stewart Parkway. Staff reported that a 30-year old woman had returned to the store after being previously trespassed. While looking for the suspect, a 30-year old man reportedly confronted the officer and began throwing paperwork at him.

A Roseburg woman was cited by Roseburg Police for driving under the influence of intoxicants and a misdemeanor count of driving while suspended on Monday. An RPD report said at 12:50 p.m. officers responded to a medical office in the 1900 block of West Harvard Avenue after the 64-year old had allegedly driven to the location while intoxicated. The woman reportedly refused to perform standard field sobriety tests. She was arrested and taken to Douglas County Corrections where she provided a breath sample.

Found the quilted heart at the cart area of Wal-mart. I had just seen a lady who reminded me of my mom who passed 2 1/2 years ago, so it seemed extra special! Thank you, I ❤️ it!

A Roseburg man was arrested and a juvenile was cited following a reported store theft on Monday. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said at 7:20 p.m. the 18-year old and 17-year old alleged stole two cases of hard seltzer from a store in the 4600 block of Carnes Road in Green. Deputies located the pair near the intersection of Carnes and Del Mar Drive. Both admitted to stealing the drinks.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — The Mercy Foundation's Festival of Trees is on their final day of preparation before their 4 days of events. Tickets are all sold out for their reserved events which include a luncheon and dinner with several auctions taking place where 600 ticket holders each have a chance to bid on hand decorated trees with themes centered around their gifts.

Roseburg Police jailed a man for a warrant following a trespassing complaint on Monday. An RPD report said at 11:30 p.m. officers contacted the 32-year old Portland man at a business in the 2800 block of Northwest Aviation Drive. Dispatch advised that the suspect had a Multnomah County warrant for his arrest.

In this piece, we explore four must-try burgers in Roseburg. Have you had the chance to savor any of these yet? We'd love to hear your thoughts, so feel free to share your experiences in the comments section below.

OAKLAND, Ore. – A Sutherlin woman died Saturday evening in a single-vehicle crash near Oakland, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The DCSO said they responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle crash shortly before 11 p.m. on November 25 in the 15000 block of Highway 99 North. Responding deputies determined that Jennifer Ann Levy, 52, was traveling southbound on Highway 99 when her vehicle, a 2012 Dodge Journey, left the roadway and crashed into a culvert, authorities said. Deputies said despite administering emergency lifesaving measures, Levy was declared deceased at the scene. She was not wearing her seat belt and alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash, authorities said.

Roseburg School Board issued the Heritage building back in 2022 to shut down after a community member brought information regarding the terrible state the building was in at that time. While this may have helped teachers and students from using the building in its poor state, it produces time of deterioration and infestation among the building itself and other buildings on campus such as Main, Commons, Arts, etc. The Heritage building that was once a stable of Roseburg High, has now turned into a abandoned piece of history left to rot. Having this building in the poor state that it is in will only create more problems for the community and Roseburg High until it completely collapses.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Douglas County held its 40th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony over the weekend, and the Roseburg Fire Department was on hand. "The Roseburg Fire Department would like to thank Mayor Larry Rich and Douglas County Government for the invite to the 40th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony this past Sunday," RFD said on social media.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Roseburg City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss downtown and Laurelwood parking on Wednesday, Dec. 6, the City said in a media release. The meeting, which will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at City Hall, 900 SE Douglas Ave., is open to the public. The Council is seeking public comments about the parking program and possible changes from those interested.

The Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights has opened its Holiday Village. It is located at Riversdale Grange at 4855 Garden Valley Road. Sponsored by Dutch Bros, it is open Thursday through Sunday nights. Hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays. It is open until 10:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. It remains open through December 24th.