 | LCSO creates new online CHL appointment scheduler
The Lane County Sheriff's Office says the number of people coming in for Concealed Handgun Licenses has gone way up this year. Video
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 | Lane County Search and Rescue volunteers wrap up training
After ten weeks of rigorous training, Lane County Search and Rescue volunteer recruits wrapped up their final training mission over the weekend.
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 | Lane Commissioners vote 4-1 to put jail & juvenile detention levy on May ballot
After months of studies, debate, public hearings and discussion, Lane County Commissioners finally made their move Tuesday approving a plan to put a 55 cent public safety property tax levy on the May ballot. Video
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 | Lane Commissioners continue work toward long-term public safety funding plan
As Lane County staff works toward drafting a new levy to fund the jail and the juvenile detention facility for five years, commissioners are also looking toward the future and how to fund public safety in the long-term. Video
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 | Lane County Sheriff encouraged by public safety levy survey results
As the Lane County Board of Commissioners is on the cusp of making a decision whether or not to pursue a levy to help fund the Sheriff's Office, we're getting a sharper picture of what the levy may look like with results of a second public opinion survey. Video
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 | LCSO navigates extradition of attempted murder fugitive complicated by budget woes
A Lane County fugitive in an attempted murder case has been captured in California, but as he makes his way back to Oregon, many are wondering if Lane County will be able to keep him locked up. Video
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 | Lane Commissioners move forward with drafting 55 cent jail and juvenile detention levy
Lane County is moving forward with crafting a 55 cent levy for the May ballot after a unanimous vote from the county’s Board of Commissioners on Wednesday. Video
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 | FBI arrests Springfield attempted murder suspect in California
A man wanted for attempted murder in a 2011 Lane County shooting has been taken into custody in California by the FBI.
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 | Police consider serial killer in Lane County double murder
Lane County Sheriff's Office detectives are now looking into a 2005 double murder that might be linked to an Alaskan serial killer who recently committed suicide. Video
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 | Lane County Sheriff's deputy and wife in critical condition after hit -and-run
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is asking for support tonight after a Sheriff’s Deputy and his wife were critically injured while on vacation out of the country. Video
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 | Lane County District Attorney responds to latest jail bed closures
With another 35 jail beds closed at the Lane County Jail on Thursday, the lack of jail space is not only a big concern for the Lane County Sheriff's office but also the District Attorney's office in making sure that it can prosecute crime. Video
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 | Lane County Sheriff's Office projects more jail bed cuts, possible loss of all patrol service
A major announcement came Thursday from the Lane County Sheriff's Office and a team of local law enforcement agencies as new budget projections show even more cuts could be on the way for the county's jail and police services. Video
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 | 3 fishermen rescued from McKenzie River after current pulls boat on log jam
A water rescue on the McKenzie River Saturday after a group of fishermen got their boat got stuck on a log jam. Video
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 | Lane County DA clears deputy in Cedar Flat shooting
The Lane County District Attorney's Office has cleared a sheriff's deputy four days after shooting a woman who was allegedly armed with a gun. Video
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 | Poll: Lane County voters would support 50 cent property tax for jail
While Lane County Sheriff Tom Turner offers up his last planned public question-and-answer session about budget cuts on Tuesday night, he is also sharing his thoughts on the future funding picture and a recent study saying voters would support a levy. Video
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 | Lane County Sheriff's Office reserve deputy program doubles in size
With just over dozen deputies on patrol at the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, the office has turned to volunteers to help and so far, there's been a big response with reserve levels climbing to new heights.
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 | UPDATE: Arrest made in death investigation at South Eugene property
A death investigation continues on a huge piece of property just south of Eugene where one person has been confirmed dead, another injured. Video
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 | Nearly 400 inmates released from the Lane County Jail in one month
One month after the Lane County Sheriff’s Office made its last major cut from the Lane County Jail's budget, there’s new information detailing the number of inmates who have been released. Video
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 | Man arrested after shooting near Deadwood
A wanted felon is in Lane County Jail after a non-injury officer-involved shooting in western Lane County on Friday night.
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 | UPDATE: One dead & one sought in OSP SWAT shooting near Yachats, deceased subject ID'ed
The Lane County Interagency Deadly Force Investigation Team is investigating a fatal shooting involving members of the Oregon State Police SWAT team during an incident south of Yachats. Video
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 | Lane County Jail to close more jail beds due to down U.S. Marshals revenue
Low revenues from the U.S. Marshals Service is forcing Lane County Sheriff's Office to make another cut to the jail, reducing the number of beds for local offenders again.
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 | Lane County Sheriff's Office seeks help in solving missing person homicide case
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office has hit a major break in a cold case missing person investigation they now believe is a homicide.
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 | Lane County Jail releases 31 more inmates, one re-arrested 55 minutes later
Another round of inmate releases from the Lane County Jail took place Thursday morning with one inmate rearrested as the Lane County Sheriff's office shuttered another wing of the facility in response to budget cuts. Video
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 | River Road murder / arson suspect and victim both father children with same woman
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office has released new information in a murder and fire investigation on River Road showing the suspect and the victim both had a relationship and children with the same woman. Video
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 | Lane County Sheriff's Office delays patrol cuts by two months
The Lane County sheriff's Office gets a temporary reprieve from cutting its patrol services in half, one day away from major staffing cuts. Video
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 | Lane County Search & Rescue trains new group of volunteers to survive & help
Dozens of Lane County Search and Rescue volunteers are honing their skills in the wilderness this weekend to help save lives likely in the near future. Video
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 | "America's Most Wanted" to feature Springfield-area shooting suspect
The Lane County Sheriff's Office is hoping another round of national television exposure will help detectives find a suspect in a nearly one-year old Springfield shooting.
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 | Veneta sees large spike in car break-ins
A large spike in car break-ins in the Veneta area has the Lane County Sheriff’s Office warning drivers to take action and now leave anything behind when you’re parked outdoors. Video
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 | Investigators identify body found in Springfield park.
Frank Cross was found dead at Dorris Ranch by Springfield police who were searching for him after his family reported him missing Sunday. Video
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 | Suspect sought after armed robbery at Santa Clara area market
Police and deputies are looking for an armed man accused of robbing a Santa Clara area market Sunday evening.
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 | Renewed timber payment proposal may bring millions back to Lane County |
 | Names still pending release in Cedar Flat Road deputy-involved shooting
The investigation continues while names have yet to be released in a deputy-involved shooting east of Springfield in which one woman was shot . Video
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 | Deputy-involved Cedar Flat shooting stretches Lane County Sheriff's Office to breaking point
New details have emerged in a deputy-involved shooting east of Springfield. The incident is another example of how Lane County Sheriff patrols have been stretched to their limit. Video
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 | Sheriff prepares for drastic Lane Co. budget cuts
Sheriff Turner says the cuts will be deep and are potentially disastrous. Video
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 | Woman wounded in Lane County Sheriff's deputy-involved shooting
A woman is recovering from at least one gunshot wound after a deputy-involved shooting east of Springfield.
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 | Burglary suspect runs after high speed Barger-area car chase
Lane County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man who abandoned a truck after a police chase Saturday night through Eugene. Video
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