Roseburg Police
Roseburg, Ore., — During the month of August through the end of September the Roseburg Police Department will have extra patrols out working traffic enforcement, with a specific focus on safety belt use, distracted driving and speeding. These focused patrols are made available due to grants received from Oregon Impact and the Oregon Department of […]
Douglas County Sheriff responds to the new hiring standards for the Roseburg Police Department immediately pointing out that it was act introduced by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (Vermont) that would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to reduce the standard workweek from 40 hours per week to 32 hours per week. Letter from Douglas […]
Roseburg, Ore., — On April 3, 2024 at approximately 6:00 AM, the Roseburg Police Department responded to the 900 block of NE Willow Street regarding a reported stabbing. When officers arrived, they found a 50 year old Roseburg man was injured due to a stab wound and immediately began life-saving efforts. The injured male was […]
Roseburg, Ore., — Roseburg Police Officers will be participating in a traffic safety campaign focusing on DUII enforcement during August and September. There will be additional Officers working shifts to specifically target DUII drivers. This enforcement campaign was made possible through a grant received from Oregon Impact and the Oregon Department of Transportation. The Roseburg […]
ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Roseburg Police Department will be holding an in-service training for police officers during Roseburg School District’s Summer Break. The training will take place Monday, June 19th. The training will be held at the Roseburg High School and officers will participate in scenario based training. Continuing education hours keep officers current with […]
UPDATE The suspect in this case has been identified as 53 year old William Elliott Saffery of Roseburg. Saffery is currently lodged at the Douglas County Jail and charged with Assault in the First Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Menacing x2, Pointing a Firearm at Another x2, and Felon in Possession of a Weapon. […]
Roseburg, Ore., — Friday, Septembers 16, officers with the Roseburg Police Department responded to a reported disturbance in the 2700 block of W Jay Avenue. Officers arrested Lindsay Peterson after she broke a cane over her victim’s head, spit on him, and barricaded herself in his bathroom. The victim told Lindsay to leave but she […]
Roseburg, Ore., — On Saturday, September 17th, at about 9:00 pm, Roseburg police officers attempted to stop on a white, 2018 Nissan Sentra that was being operated by Jeff Reece (40), of Roseburg, after observing him commit several traffic violations and almost striking two pedestrians as he sped through a stop sign. Reece failed to […]
Roseburg, Ore – On September 9th, 2021 at about 8:00 PM, officers with the Roseburg Police Department responded to the 1300 block of SE Magnolia Street after it was reported John Kliestik (39) was attempting to light his parent’s home on fire while they were inside the residence. Officers on scene verified there were fires […]
Roseburg, Ore. – Roseburg police are currently investigating a bank robbery at U.S. Bank on Main Street in Downtown Roseburg Tuesday. On July 20th, 2021, at approximately 10:41 AM, Roseburg Police responded to US Bank (619 SE Main St, Roseburg, Oregon) for a report of a robbery. It was reported that a female entered the […]