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Driver Sought Over Collision with Bicyclist Sunday in Clackamas

A driver who struck a man walking his bike Sunday is not in legal trouble, but police need to hear from her.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - Investigators in Clackamas have an unusual situation on their hands, and they need to hear from a driver whose car struck a bicyclist on Sunday.

Jim Strovink with the Clackamas County Sheriff says that just before 11:00 AM, 68-year old Howard Joel Dempsey was walking his bicycle in the intersection of SE Johnson Creek Boulevard and Bell Avenue, when he was struck by an oncoming automobile that had proceeded against the red light.

Clackamas Shooting Suspect Arrested in Tualatin

The suspect, Kenneth James Leeper, was arrested for two counts of Attempted Aggravated Murder.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office has arrested a shooting suspect believed responsible for the attempted murder incident that occurred Tuesday afternoon on SW 65th, in Tualatin.

Detective Jim Strovink with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office says that a result of this investigation, his office alerted law enforcement and new sources with suspect information related to this shooting incident.

13-Year Old Girl Struck By Truck On Highway 212

The girl suffered a crushed femur; undetermined back injuries; a concussion; and multiple abrasions. Fortunately, none of these injuries appear to be life-threatening.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - A 13-year old girl was struck by an oncoming pickup truck this morning at 8:40 AM while she was attempting to cross Southeast Highway 212, west of the controlled intersection at SE Armstrong Circle, investigators with the Clackamas Sheriff's Office report.

Spokesman Jim Strovink with the Clackamas Sheriff says the 13-year old is identified as Margret Kvach, who resides with her family on SE Davidoff Court in Clackamas.

IED Rocks Clackamas Near I-205 Freeway

Investigators are seeking information as to who is responsible for detonation of the explosive device.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - An improvised explosive device or 'IED' was ignited in Clackamas last night, on the bicycle path that runs parallel to SE Strawberry Lane today on the west side of the I-205 Freeway. Investigators say it went off just after 9:30 PM.

Detective Jim Strovink with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, says that at that time a uniformed patrol deputy was southbound on I-205 and witnessed an explosive flash. He said it "charged with enough significant force to propel this wafting explosive plume of light onto the southbound lane of travel onto I-205."

Escaped Prisoner from Columbia River Captured

Clackamas County Inter Agency Task Force Locate And Arrest

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - An escaped state inmate from a work crew was captured tonight by deputies from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. They say that at 6:00 PM, 29-year old Dustin Nyberg was located by an interagency team, passed-out inside his father's residence, located at 10145 SE B Street in Milwaukie.

Jim Strovink with the Clackamas Sheriff's Office says Nyberg's alleged stolen vehicle, used to facilitate his escape, was recovered a short distance from this residence on a side street in Milwaukie.

Police Pursuit of Sex Offender Ends in Injury Crash

The alleged driver is a registered sex offender currently on probation for tampering with a witness and eluding a police officer.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - A police pursuit began early this morning at about 4:08 AM, when a Clackamas County Sheriff's Deputy attempted to stop a black Cadillac on SE McLoughlin Blvd near Gladstone for a traffic infraction.

Detective Jeffrey Green with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, says the vehicle did not yield to the deputy and attempted to eluded the deputies and other units.

Two Murder Suspects Arrested by Clackamas County Sheriff`s

One suspect in the murder of Mohammed Jabbie was arrested in Gresham, the other in NE Portland.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - Members of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office arrested two suspects today believed responsible for the September, 2004 shooting death of Mohammed Khalifa Jabbie.

The victim in this case, Mohammed Jabbie, was murdered in his residence on the evening of September 24th. His body was discovered September 26th by Clackamas County Sheriff's Office patrol deputies, according to their Spokesman, Jim Strovink.

Car Smashes Into West Linn Home (PHOTOS)

The crash also caused a brief power outage.

(WEST LINN, Ore.) - A vehicle with two occupants crashed into a home at 655 S. Rosemont Road in West Linn today around 3:30 PM. Clackamas Sheriff Spokesman Jim Strovink says a Portland General Electric power pole was also struck and compromised as result of this crash.

He says emergency agencies headed for the scene, possibly expecting the worst. Instead, both people in the vehicle received only minor injuries.

Clackamas Robbery Suspect Busted After Hiding Weapons

The suspect faces two counts of first degree Robbery, measure eleven type crimes, with bail set at $500,000.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - Police say a suspect arrested in the wake of an armed robbery in Clackamas was a juvenile who had been carrying a knife and a handgun, which were later recovered.

Detective Jim Strovink with the Clackamas Sheriff's Office says the incident began Sunday evening at 8:40 PM when patrol personnel received a report of an armed robbery that took place at the Clackamas Food Market on SE 82nd Drive and SE St. Helens Street.

Oregon Military Job and Benefit Fair‏ Set in Clackamas

Hundreds of Oregon service members are expected to turn out.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - More than 800 veterans are expected to take part in the Military Job and Benefit Fair at Clackamas Community College on November 3rd from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Guard officials say that with the ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, many veterans have recently returned from deployments and need help finding jobs, accessing their veteran benefits, and furthering their education

"The soldiers returning know they have benefits but don't know where to get them," said Sgt. 1st Class Phillip Maas, who leads the Oregon National Guard's Career Transition Assistance Program in Salem. "We're trying to be that one-stop shop for service members and their families."