A seminar this Thursday night will deal with the use of lethal force. The seminar will have a panel discussion related to carrying concealed weapons and when you can legally use deadly force.
Dunefest 2011 saw a larger crowd than normal for the biggest event of the year in western Douglas County. Sheriff John Hanlin says violations were down this year, despite more people on the sand.
Linda Lonie, 59, of Roseburg, was found safe after spending two nights in the woods near Hemlock Lake. Officials say the search ended the way it did in large part due to the amount of volunteers.
The Douglas County Sheriff has renewed contracts with timber companies for patrolling their timber lands. Commissioners approved the agreement Wednesday, that pays the Sheriff about $80,000 to fund the deputy.
A trial date has been set for a man accused of killing his neighbor in September of last year. Anthony McOwen, 52, is accused of shooting Ben Walker, 62, over an alleged property dispute.
After they finished up Tuesday, the Douglas County Budget Committee gave their approval for the overall budget, including an increase of around $275,000 in the Sheriff's budget due to PERS increases.
Defense attorney Daniel Koenig is finally commenting on the Dale Hill trial, just three days after his client was acquitted of murder and kidnapping charges in the death of Stephanie Condon.
Although the defense declined to comment, Sheriff John Hanlin made very clear his feelings on the case. It was an emotional day as Dale Hill left jail for the first time since 2009. Two years and a week after he was first arrested, Hill was set free.
The press conference with Sheriff John Hanlin and DA Rick Wesenberg shows the extreme disappointment from both law enforcement and the prosecution about the case. The defense declined to interview.