Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation and seeking information to identify a vehicle and driver believed to have contributed to a critical injury crash Monday afternoon east of The Dalles. The crash critically injured a 69-year old Hermiston man and witnesses provided a partial description of an unknown Idaho registered vehicle of interest.

On March 15, 2010 at approximately 1:50 p.m. a 2001 Toyota Camry four-door driven by CHUONG NGOC DU, age 69, from Hermiston, was eastbound on Interstate 84 near milepost 98. Witness information indicates a black late model Nissan Maxima with unknown Idaho license made a quick, possible intentional move closely in front of the Toyota. DU lost control, crashed into and through the guardrail and traveled about 30 feet down a rocky embankment. The rear of the Toyota came to rest in a slew on the south side of the freeway with DU critically injured inside the car.

The Nissan was last seen eastbound without stopping. It was believed to be occupied by two people and the driver was described as an unknown age white male.

OSP Senior Trooper Elijah Preston arrived on scene and went inside the Toyota to help initially treat DU. Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue personnel arrived and helped prep DU for transport by LifeFlight to Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles. He was later transferred in a second LifeFlight helicopter to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland.

Eastbound lanes were closed briefly for LifeFlight landing and transport.

OSP troopers from The Dalles Area Command are continuing the investigation. Wasco and Sherman County Sheriff Offices, ODOT, and North Sherman County Volunteer Fire assisted with citizens who stopped to help.

Anyone with information regarding the other involved vehicle is asked to call OSP Northern Command Center dispatch at (541) 296-9646.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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SALEM, Ore. – Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon Military Department, ordered a complete review of the medical records for a Medford, Ore., soldier regarding his medical readiness, ability to perform the duties of a soldier, and continued full-time employment with the National Guard.

Sgt. 1st Class Scott Irving, 1st Battalion, 186 Infantry, who works for the Oregon National Guard as an Active Guard-Reserve (AGR) employee in Medford, is requesting he be discharged from the military and given a medical retirement due to medical issues he says prevent him from performing his duties as a soldier.

The Oregon National Guard is working with Active Duty Army doctors and Irving's civilian care providers to review the medical records and determine whether Irving is able to continue full-time service with the National Guard as an AGR employee.

The decision of whether to grant a medical retirement would need to come from an Active Duty medical facility.

Rees ordered a team of Oregon Military Department officials to meet with Irving and his family to review the situation and possible outcomes given the medical diagnosis from civilian and military doctors.

Once the review is complete, Rees said a final determination on Irving's status will be made.
Since 2007, the Oregon National Guard has referred Irving twice to the Madigan Army Medical Center; an Active Duty Hospital at Fort Lewis, Wash.

Doctors at Madigan found Irving to be "Fit for Duty" both times and released him back to the Oregon National Guard to continue his service.

The Oregon National Guard is working with Irving and his family to start a claim with the Veterans Administration should he qualify and need continued medical care.

Currently Irving is on full-time status and continues to receive all medical benefits and pay pending the full review of his medical readiness.

"It is the policy of the Oregon National Guard to assist every soldier in receiving all benefits they may be eligible to receive related to that soldier's service," said Brig. Gen. Mike Caldwell, Deputy Director, Oregon Military Department. "We fully intend to ensure that Sgt. 1st Class Irving and his family understand these benefits and can access the system to get them."

Officers with the Mountain Home Police Department are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Paul's Market on East Jackson in Mountain Home Wednesday evening at approximately 10:45 PM.

The store was in the process of closing when employees said that a white male wearing a ski mask and safety glasses in dark clothing approached a store employee at gun point informing them that they were being robbed.

The investigation continues as officers are attempting to locate the suspect. An in store video shows that the suspect had entered the store prior to closing, wearing the dark clothing as described with a dark colored ball cap.

After the robbery, the suspect was described as being a white male wearing a ski mask and safety glasses between 30 and 40 years of age, blue eyes, light colored hair, dark clothing with an orange t-shirt and approximately 5'8" tall. The suspect left the store in an unknown direction of travel with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Anyone with information about the robbery is being asked to contact the Mountain Home Police Department Investigations Bureau, Detective Ron Harmon, at 587-2101 or remain anonymous by using the police department website, www.mhpd.net, and click on the Silent Witness link to report the crime.


Attached Media Files: Suspect, Paul's Market

MEDIA ADVISORY
B-Roll Advisory# 100309-01
Date: March 09, 2010

Oregon National Guard Hosts Bangladesh Dignitaries
Oregon Military Department PAO

SALEM, Ore. – Video includes soldiers and airmen with the Oregon National Guard hosting dignitaries from the Bangladesh Military during a week-long visit for the State Partnership Program, which is designed to share knowledge and foster cultural exchange. Key figures in video include – Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon National Guard, Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh, and Willis L. Van Dusen, Mayor of Astoria. During March 8 visit, Bangladesh dignitaries visited the Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., and Camp Rilea on the Northern Oregon Coast.

Video can be obtained through the following link:
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Produced by Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Hartman, Oregon Military Department, Public Affairs Office

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Brig. Gen. Mohd Habibur Rahman Khan, Commandant of MIST, Military Institute of Science and Technology and other members of a top military contingent from Bangladesh make their way across the ramp after arriving at the 173rd Fighter Wing for the first visit of its kind to the Southern Oregon Base. Col. James Miller (left), the 173rd Fighter Wing commander showed the three members around the base as well as Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon, and other top leadership from the Oregon National Guard, March 7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Jeff Thompson, 173rd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office)


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Col. James Miller (left), the 173rd Fighter Wing Commander, explains Kingsley Field operations to Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh the top military member from Bangladesh. Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees (center), The Adjutant General, Oregon National Guard, accompanied the Bangladeshi military contingent during their visit, which was part of the State Partnership Program and the first visit of its kind for the Southern Oregon Base in Klamath Falls, Ore., March 7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Jeff Thompson, 173rd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office)



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Willis L. Van Dusen, Astoria Mayor, greets Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh, during a tour of Camp Rilea, Ore., March 8. The visit is part of a week long tour designed to foster relations between the Oregon National Guard and the Bangladesh military through the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Hartman, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs Office)



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Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon National Guard, welcomes Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh, to Oregon at the Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., March 8. The visit is part of a week long tour designed to foster relations between the Oregon National Guard and the Bangladesh military through the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Hartman, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs Office)



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Bangladeshi Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division shakes hands with Col. Ronald Kessinger, Chief of Staff, Oregon Air National Guard, during a visit to Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., March 8. Wadud is a member of the State Partnership Program, visiting Oregon as part of a week long tour designed to foster relations between the Oregon National Guard and the Bangladesh military. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon Military Department, Public Affairs Office)


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Capt. Charles Patzner, Rear Detachment Commander, Bravo Company, 141 Brigade Support Battalion gives Bangladeshi Brig. Gen. Mohd Habibur Rahman Khan, Acting Commandant, Military Institute of Science & Technology, a tour of a Mobile Kitchen Trailer at Kliever Armory in Portland, Ore., March 8. Khan is a member of the State Partnership Program, visiting Oregon as part of a week long tour designed to foster relations between the Oregon National Guard and the Bangladesh military. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon Military Department, Public Affairs Office)


Attached Media Files: Capt. Charles Patzner, Rear Detachment Commander, Bravo Company, 141 Brigade Support Battalion gives Bangladeshi Brig. Gen. Mohd Habibur Rahman Khan, Acting Commandant, Military Institute of Science & Technology, a tour of a Mobile Kitchen Trailer at Klie , Bangladeshi Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division shakes hands with Col. Ronald Kessinger, Chief of Staff, Oregon Air National Guard, during a visit to Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., March 8. Wadud is a m , Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon National Guard, welcomes Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh, to Oregon at the Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., March 8. The visit is part of a , Willis L. Van Dusen, Astoria Mayor, greets Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh, during a tour of Camp Rilea, Ore., March 8. The visit is part of a week long tour designed to foster relations between the Ore , Col. James Miller (left), the 173rd Fighter Wing Commander, explains Kingsley Field operations to Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh the top military member from Bangladesh. Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees (center), , Brig. Gen. Mohd Habibur Rahman Khan, Commandant of MIST, Military Institute of Science and Technology and other members of a top military contingent from Bangladesh make their way across the ramp after arriving at the 173rd Fighter Wing for the first visi

SALEM, Ore. -- The Oregon National Guard is hosting senior members of the Bangladeshi military during the State Partnership Program Workshop, Mar. 8-11, in Portland, Ore.

The workshop is designed to foster mutual interests and establish long-term relationships between Oregon and Bangladesh. Some of the topics covered during this workshop will be airport security, maritime port security, higher education and business opportunities.

Other dignitaries attending this historic event are James F. Moriarty, U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh; Akramul Qader, Bangladeshi Ambassador to the United States; and Gen. Craig R. McKinley, Chief of the National Guard Bureau.

Oregon Governor, Ted Kulongoski, is scheduled to have an audience with both ambassadors before attending portions of the workshop.

Senior leaders in the Oregon National Guard, including Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, are taking the Bangladeshi military members on a tour of Oregon, including the Oregon Military Department, Anderson Readiness Center and Army Aviation Support Facility in Salem; the Portland Air National Guard Base in Portland, Ore., and Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls prior to the workshop.

The group is scheduled to meet with directors and staff at the Port of Portland, Portland International Airport, and Portland State University. Event organizers say the tours will allow the visitors to get a good grasp of Oregon's military resources, in addition to civilian, business, and educational offerings in the state.

The State Partnership Program currently provides 61 partnerships between states and nations. The program continues to grow, and is endorsed at both the National Guard Bureau level and the State Department.


Photo Caption:
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Willis L. Van Dusen, Astoria Mayor, greets Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh, during a tour of Camp Rilea, Ore., March 8. The visit is part of a week long tour designed to foster relations between the Oregon National Guard and the Bangladesh military through the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Hartman, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs Office)


Attached Media Files: Willis L. Van Dusen, Astoria Mayor, greets Maj. Gen. Abdul Wadud, Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh, during a tour of Camp Rilea, Ore., March 8. The visit is part of a week long tour designed to foster relations between the Ore

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Army National Guard OH-58 helicopter assisting the Union County Sheriff's Office in a search and rescue operation returned to the Salem Army Aviation Support Facility.

Searchers located the body of 13 year old Nathan Cain in a remote area of Union County at 11:40 a.m. on Monday, March 1st.

See the attached press release from the Union County Sheriff's Office for details.


Attached Media Files: Union County Sheriff's Office Press Release

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers' enforcement of Oregon's new cell phone law banning most uses of mobile communication devices while driving a motor vehicle noted nearly twice as many citations issued during February in comparison to the number issued during January.

Updated enforcement statistics indicated OSP troopers issued drivers 72 citations and 233 warnings during February. During the new law's first month, OSP troopers issued 41 citations and 259 warnings. In total, OSP troopers have cited 113 drivers and warned 492 others since the new law went into effect January 1, 2010.

With some exceptions, it is unlawful in Oregon for a driver to use a cell phone without using a hands-free accessory while operating a motor vehicle. Violation of the cell phone law is a primary offense, meaning that a police officer may stop a driver solely for observing the violation, and is a class D traffic violation with a minimum base fine of $142.

Additional information about this law is available on our website at:

http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/docs/OSP_Cell_law.pdf

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Attached Media Files: 2010-03/1002/CellPhoneLaw.Message.JPG

SALEM, Ore. -- The Oregon Army National Guard is supporting Union County Sherriff's Office in a search effort using an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter in the Horseshoe Prairie area near Elgin, Oregon, Umatilla National Forest.

The OH-58 launched from the Army Aviation Support Facility #2, in Pendleton, at 8:30 a.m. to assist in the search for a 13 year old cross country skier who was reported missing Saturday afternoon.

Union County Sherriff's Office is the lead agency coordinating for all search efforts.

"Our helicopter and crew will continue to support the search and rescue operation as long as the Union Sheriff's Office requests our help," said Col. Todd Farmer, Oregon State Army Aviation Officer.

There are approximately 3,100 soldiers and airmen from the Oregon National Guard deployed around the world in support of federal missions leaving approximately 5,700 guard members along with a variety of equipment to support domestic needs.

For the Army Fact File on the OH-58 Kiowa go to: http://www.army.mil/factfiles/equipment/aircraft/kiowa.html

Coos County District Attorney Paul Frasier announced Monday morning, February 22nd that Gabriel Morris, age 33, was taken into custody without incident by police in Prince William County, Virginia. Gabriel Morris was wanted in connection with the murder of two people in Bandon, Oregon on February 8, 2010. His wife, Jessica Morris, age 33, was also taken into custody on a material witness warrant, and their 4-year old daughter, Kalea, was found and not harmed.

The information provided to District Attorney Frasier at this point is sketchy, however, he was informed that the Morris family had been staying for the last few days with a person who they met online and who lived in Virginia. That person became suspicious of some of the things Morris was telling him and decided to check by looking up Morris on the Internet. During that search, the person discovered Morris was wanted for murder in Oregon and then contacted police in Prince William County.

The police checked out the residence earlier today and saw their Ford Taurus parked in front of the home. Police then summoned their special weapons and tactics team, made contact and found all three of the Morris family. No one was injured during the arrest.

Later today, District Attorney Frasier and several detectives will be flying out to Virginia to conduct further investigations as needed. He anticipates that Gabriel and Jessica Morris will be held in custody and they will be entitled court hearings in Virginia.

It is not known when they will be returned to Coos County. If they decide to contest extradition, it could be several weeks or months before they are returned. If they waive extradition then their return could be in as little as a couple weeks.

District Attorney Frasier thanked all who helped in this investigation, including nationwide media for helping inform the public of this investigation and subsequent search for the Morris family.

Additional Note:

Information from the US Marshals Service advises that the arrest was made by the US Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Task Force (CARFTF) near a residence on Dominion Drive in Dumfries, Virginia.

Gabriel Morris was in Dumfries, Virginia staying with a local resident when community members recognized Morris from an America's Most Wanted episode that aired on February 20th. The tip was called in to the Prince William County Sheriff's Office and was referred to the CARFTF. At the time of the arrest, Morris was armed with a .45 caliber handgun and was driving in a Ford Explorer accompanied by the female homeowner of the residence where he was staying. Morris' wife, Jessica, and their daughter were located in the Ford Taurus. Both vehicles were leaving the residence together when arrested.

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Several investigations during the last four months by members of the Baker County Narcotics Enforcement Team during the last four months led to the arrest this week of 14 people. One of the investigations focused on a major methamphetamine supplier in Grant, Crook and Baker counties that linked ten of the suspects arrested to the main supplier.

In the fall of 2009, Baker County Narcotics Enforcement Team and John Day Police Department identified RODNEY ALEN ROOKSTOOL, age 49, from John Day, as a major supplier of methamphetamine in Grant, Crook and Baker counties. The Baker County Narcotics Enforcement Team started an investigation to not only target the ROOKSTOOL, but also to identify individuals receiving narcotics from him. A series of undercover drug purchases led to the issuance of search warrants for ROOKSTOOL's person, residence and vehicles.

On January 4, 2010, ROOKSTOOL was stopped near North Powder, Oregon just after exiting Interstate 84. Detectives executed search warrants for him and the vehicle that subsequently led to the seizure of about 1/4 pound of methamphetamine, about 1/2 pound of marijuana, a .45 handgun, and about $1900 cash. A Bend-area female identified as CHRISTINE DILLON, age 46, was with ROOKSTOOL and cited and released to appear on a charge of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine.

Additional search warrants were served during the following days at ROOKSTOOL's John Day residence where detectives found and seized $25,000 cash, thousands of dollars worth of stolen property, and a small amount of methamphetamine.

Subsequent to this ongoing investigation and evidence seized while serving the search warrants, ROOKSTOOL has been indicted by Baker County and Grant County grand juries for nearly 40 felony crimes ranging from methamphetamine trafficking to stolen property.

In connection with the ROOKSTOOL investigation, the following nine persons have been arrested this week:

* Michael Robbins, age 42, from Baker City, arrested February 16th for three counts of Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine and three counts of Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine.
* Duane Chandler, age 40, from Baker City, arrested February 16th for Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine and Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine.
* Destiny Dawn Burril, age 26, from John Day, arrested February 17th for Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine and Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine.
* Debra Burril, age 54, from John Day, arrested February 17th for Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine and Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine.
* Tina Day Couey, age 40, from John Day, arrested February 17th for two counts of Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine and two counts of Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine.
* Theresa Placencia, age 46, from John Day, arrested February 17th for Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine and Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine.
* Etoile Benge, age 36, from Canyon City, arrested February 17th for three counts of Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine, three counts of Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor.
* Ingo Wedde, age 50, from Prairie City, arrested February 17th for Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine and Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine.
* Curtis Heard, age 42, from Canyon City, arrested February 17th for Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine and Solicitation to Deliver Methamphetamine.

Christine Dillon was also arrested February 18th at ROOKSTOOL's residence for Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine within 1000 feet of a School, and Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine.

Members of the Baker County Narcotics Enforcement Team investigating these cases are comprised of detectives from the Oregon State Police Drug Enforcement Section, Baker County Sheriff's Office, and Baker City Police Department. Important assistance was provided by officers from John Day Police Department, Baker City Police Department, Baker County Sheriff's Office, Grant County Sheriff's Office, Oregon State Police, and Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) team.

A separate undercover narcotics investigation by the Baker County Narcotics Enforcement Team also led to three more arrests this week for the following individuals:

* Jesse Linscott, age 24, from Baker City, arrested February 15th for Unlawful Deliver of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine.
* Jeffrey Sult, age 37, from North Powder, arrested February 15th for Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine.
* Jake Fischer, age 26, from Baker City, arrested February 16th for Unlawful Delivery and Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine.

Photograph Source: (Rookstool) Baker County Sheriff's Office

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Attached Media Files: Rookstool

SALEM, Ore – Oregon Emergency Management (OEM) and Senate President Peter Courtney announced today that letters have been sent to public entities that were selected to receive the first round of seismic rehabilitation grants.

Thirteen public education buildings and 11 emergency services facilities will receive funds totaling $15 million dollars. The Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program (SRGP) provides funds to strengthen public school and emergency service buildings. This will ensure the safety of students and staff in the event of an earthquake and allow emergency service facilities to remain functional.

In 2002, Oregon voters approved Ballot Measures 15 and 16 amending the Constitution to allow the state to issue general obligation bonds for seismic rehabilitation of public education buildings and emergency services buildings. Subsequently, Courtney sponsored a series of companion bills directing a statewide seismic risk assessment, methodology and direction to implement the Seismic Grants Program.

"We know the big one is coming. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when," Courtney said. "These grants will mean more of Oregon's schools and emergency facilities will be prepared for that day while creating hundreds of jobs throughout the state."

The committee made its recommendations for funding to Ken Murphy, Director of Oregon Emergency Management who, after thorough review, approved their recommendations.

"This is a very positive step towards saving lives and property in Oregon and could not have been accomplished without Senator Courtney," Murphy said. "We owe him a debt of gratitude."

A 2007 report from Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries shows over 1,000 school and emergency services buildings at high or very high risk for collapse during an earthquake.

For more information about the SRGP, visit Oregon Emergency Management's website at: http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/index.shtml

The following news release is forwarded to Oregon media for Washington State Patrol:

(Long Beach)-- Overnight Martin A. Jones, 45, of Seaview, WA was arrested in Long Beach and booked into the Pacific County Jail in South Bend, on charges of Attempted Murder and Assault in the 1st degree in the shooting of Trooper Scott Johnson.

Search warrants are currently being sought in an attempt to obtain important evidence.

While we have a suspect in custody the investigation continues.

Investigators still need tips from the public regarding associates, vehicles, firearms, and structures associated with Mr. Jones.

If you have information please call 1-800-283-7808 or outside Washington State 1-360-405-6650.

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The following Washington State Patrol news release is being sent to Oregon media at their request:

(Long Beach)—The Washington State Patrol announced this morning that a person of interest has been detained in the shooting of Trooper Scott Johnson. Investigators developed information about an individual overnight.

The person was located in the early morning hours of Monday, February 15, 2010 and detained. Investigators are now seeking search warrants for locations that may be relevant to the case.

"We are not focused solely on this person," said WSP Chief John R. Batiste. "While we believe this person is certainly worth a deeper look, we are continuing the broader investigation. We have talked to many people so far, and we will continue to contact individuals who might have information about Saturday's shooting."

WSP is still seeking tips from the public. In Washington, people can call 1-800-283-7808. Outside Washington, callers can provide tips at 1-360-405-6650.

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The following news release is forwarded at the request of Washington State Patrol announcing a new TIP line number for calls from outside of Washington. Washington State Patrol established the number to handle a surprising number of calls from Oregon that the 800-number previously publicized did not connect outside the state of Washington.

Note TIP line numbers:

Outside Washington: 1-360-405-6650
Washington State Tip Line: 1-800-283-7808

(Long Beach) – Investigators from the Washington State Patrol and several other law enforcement agencies worked through the night following up leads regarding Saturday's shooting of Trooper Scott Johnson.

Many of the leads were developed based on tips from the public. While none has led detectives to the shooter, WSP Captain Steve Sutton is confident the right information will eventually be forthcoming.

"Some of the leads we're following are based on a combination of two tips received in different calls," Sutton said. "People should not hesitate to call with information, even if they think it's minor or irrelevant. Paired with information from other calls, that minor tidbit could be the case-breaker."

Johnson was shot shortly before 1:00 a.m. Saturday in the town of Long Beach, while inventorying the contents of a car that was about to be towed. A man walked up and a short conversation ensued. As Johnson returned his attention to the car, the man fired two shots at the back of Johnson's head.

Johnson is currently is good condition at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland.

WSP has been surprised at the number of tips coming in from Oregon, and learned overnight that the 800-number previously publicized does not connect outside the state of Washington. WSP has established a regular ten-digit number for calls from out-of-state. The number is 1-360-405-6650. WSP is also working to expand the coverage area of the existing 800-line.

"If you live in Oregon and tried to call in a tip, please try again at our new number. We very much want to hear from you," Sutton said.

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