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Couple Rescued from Sinking Boat in Clackamas River

The couple was unfamiliar with navigating this section of the river.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - Rescuers plucked a Milwaukie couple from their 15-foot propeller driven, fiberglass boat after it struck a rock and began taking-on water in the Clackamas River. Rescue crews were called to the scene at 4:00 PM Tuesday afternoon.

63-year old John Dean Caldwell and his wife, 46-year old Ana Caldwell of Milwaukie, were on a fishing excursion when they attempted to navigate up the Clackamas River from the Willamette River.

Clackamas Deputies Apprehend Fleeing Carjack Suspect

Deputies in Clackamas County appear to have used used notable restraint in not shooting a carjacking suspect.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - A spokesman for the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office says patrol deputies executed "exemplary firearms restraint on two occasions while engaging a fleeing felon -- thought to be armed with a firearm."

Jim Strovink, Detective with the Clackamas Sheriff, says the situation involved multiple attempted carjackings. At one point the suspect tried allegedly tried to steal a car driven by a high school girl.

Death Threats on MySpace Lead to Mental Evaluation for Oregon Student

Clackamas County Sheriff's respond to threatening information by taking subject into custody on a 'police officer hold' for a mental evaluation.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - A student at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City is undergoing a mental evaluation after police say he left threatening messages on his MySpace page.

College officials notified the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office that the student had been posting what are described as threatening and disturbing comments on his site.

Clackamas Deputy in Fatal Shooting Incident Identified

The Clackamas Sheriff's Office says the deputy is an admired member of the Office and in good standing.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Patrol Deputy who was recently involved in a shooting incident on SE 132nd Avenue over the weekend is formally identified by the Sheriff's Office as 30-year old Brian Lister.

Spokesman Jim Strovink says Lister resides in Clackamas County and was hired as a Deputy Sheriff by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office on January 25th, 2007.

Oregon Medical Examiner Releases Autopsy Results in Police Involved Shooting

The name of the Clackamas County Sheriff's deputy directly involved in this shooting will be released later this week.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - The Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office has performed an autopsy on the armed male subject who died as a result of an armed confrontation with Clackamas County Sheriff's Patrol personnel on Saturday, February 9th, on SE 132nd Avenue, in Clackamas.

The forensic autopsy was conducted by Dr. Larry Lewman in Clackamas. The deceased is identified as 31-year old Aaron Damien Ganon.

Armed Suspect Shot And Killed In Clackamas County

Investigators say the man had a history of prior suicide attempts in the past.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - A report of a ‘man with a gun call' in Clackamas led to a deadly police shooting Saturday night at the Twin Creek Apartments, 11500 SE Sunnyside Road, in Clackamas. The report of a domestic disturbance was received by dispatchers at approximately 11:00 PM.

Jim Strovink with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office says patrol units responded to the area where they found the suspect in a vehicle leaving the area.

Medical Examiner Labels Clackamas Inmate Death a Suicide

Officials at the jail say they are reviewing all policies and procedures pertaining to the occurrence.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - Information from the Medical Examiner in Clackamas County reveals suicide as the cause of death of Brian Hebener in the county jail. Last night, corrections deputies performing routine checks on inmates observed Mr. Hebener in a ligature and immediately began medical care to save his life.

Emergency medical services responded to the jail where medical treatment continued. The valiant efforts of corrections deputies and EMS were unsuccessful. After the passing of Mr. Hebener, the medical examiner was notified and an investigation began, as is normal procedure.

Detectives Investigate Death at Clackamas County Jail

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office has released the name of the person found deceased in the Clackamas County Jail.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - Detectives from the Clackamas County Sheriffs' Office are currently investigating a death within the jail. Detective Jeffrey Green with the Clackamas Sheriff says the death appears to be non-criminal in nature.

The Sheriff's Office has now released the name of the person found deceased in the Clackamas County Jail. 51-year old Brian Truman Hebener was found dead in a cell, alone, at about 7:30 PM on Sunday.

Deadly Conditions on Oregon Roads and Highways (PHOTOS)

A fatal crash and many more spin outs have officials concerned and hoping drivers use extreme caution.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A fatal, weather related traffic crash at 9:30 AM this morning on South Spring water Road left one driver dead. It happened one-quarter-of-a-mile east of Bakers ferry Road, in Oregon City.

Investigators say a 1982 red Toyota pick-up truck was eastbound on S. Spring water road, east of Bakers ferry road and lost control on the icy pavement. The pick-up truck fished tailed and traveled directly into the westbound lane of travel.

Driver Comes Forward Following Bicycle Crash

"Well…yes, we do have compassionate and extraordinary citizens among us." - Detective Jim Strovink

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce the female driver believed responsible for a collision with her automobile and a bicyclist on Sunday morning has come forward.

Less than four minutes after listening to talk show host "Lars Larson" broadcasting information addressing the unfortunate accident involving bicyclist Howard Dempsey, the father of two teenage daughters, contacted the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office offering pertinent information linked to this regrettable incident.