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Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Yahoo
Leader of Lane County drug ring sentenced after record bust
Following the largest single seizure of methamphetamine in Oregon State History, the leader of a Lane County drug trafficking cell was sentenced to 15 years in prison on June 3. According to court documents, the Eugene Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration began investigating what was referred to as the "Manzo-Mares" cell in October 2020 for its role in trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine from California to Oregon to sell and distribute in Lane County. On Sept. 13, 2021, Martin Manzo Negrete, 51, a Mexican national who was unlawfully residing in Lane County, and his five associates were charged by criminal complaint with conspiring to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Oregon, Negrete has a long history of drug trafficking offenses. He previously served 14 years in federal prison after he was caught selling several pounds of methamphetamine to street-level dealers on a weekly basis. He was identified as the cell's leader and was responsible for coordinating the receipt, storage and distribution of drugs in and around Lane County. During an ongoing investigation, law enforcement officials executed federal search warrants at multiple Lane County locations, including a storage unit containing 384 pounds of methamphetamine. They also seized 14 firearms, some of which were stolen and more than $76,000 in cash. Manzano Negrete and associates were arrested. On March 4, 2025, Manzo Negrete pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute Methamphetamine, and his five co-conspirators pleaded guilty to other drug charges and were sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in the scheme. He was sentenced to 180 months in prison and five years of supervised release. Haleigh Kochanski is a breaking news and public safety reporter for The Register-Guard. You may reach her at HKochanski@ This article originally appeared on Register-Guard: Oregon's biggest-ever meth bust ends in Eugene courtroom
New York Post
06-05-2025
- New York Post
Madman wielding rifle-shaped bong inside grocery store parking lot locks down part of Oregon town: cops
A man waving around what looked like a rifle while screaming threats at people in an Oregon grocery store parking lot was arrested Friday afternoon, only for cops to realize the 'weapon' was a massive bong. 'The object he was carrying turned out to be a bong in the shape of a semi-auto rifle,' police said, according to KEZI 9 News. Cops initially received calls that the 47-year-old suspect, Jacob John Daniels, was stalking the parking lot of an Albertson's and a Bimart Membership Discount Stores at 12:21 p.m., threatening to kill people and motioning with what was initially believed to be a long gun, according to police and reports. Advertisement A man waving around what looked like a rifle while screaming threats at people in an Oregon grocery store parking lot was arrested Friday afternoon, only for cops to realize the 'weapon' was a massive bong. Google maps The Eugene Police Department responded in full force, flooding the scene with patrol officers, the Drone Team and a Bearcat armored vehicle. Eugene Springfield Fire teams also staged nearby. Residents were told to shelter in place and police warned motorists to avoid the area. Advertisement After cops arrived, they approached Daniels and demanded he drop the weapon. 'At one point, he sat on a curb and was cooperative, putting the object down, but then he refused commands to move away from it,' Eugene police said. Officers then fired off a 'sponge round' to neutralize Daniels without serious injury, according to KMTR. Cops initially received calls that the 47-year-old suspect, Jacob John Daniels, was stalking the parking lot of an Albertson's and a Bimart Membership Discount Stores at 12:21 p.m. Eugene Police Department Advertisement 'Officers deployed 40mm less lethal when he got up and started walking toward the object,' police and reports said. They then arrested the faux gunman and retrieved the bong. After he was in custody, Daniels told investigators that he staged the stunt as a ploy to kill himself, telling investigators that he wanted to be shot, KEZI reported. Advertisement Police charged Daniels with disorderly conduct. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or go to
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Yahoo
Eugene man accused of downloading child sex abuse videos
PORTLAND, Ore. () — A Eugene man was arrested for allegedly downloading child sex abuse videos, authorities said. Kolton Warren Schneider, 22, was lodged in the Lane County Jail and faces 13 charges of first-degree encouraging child sex abuse, the Eugene Police Department said. OR bill would ban 'forever chemicals' in household items Police investigated a home in the 2300 block of Irwin Way after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Endangered Children that the video was being downloaded at the address. 'For approximately a year, a suspect had been downloading videos depicting sexual abuse of young children,' Eugene police said in a press release. Though several people were living at the location, an investigation narrowed down the suspect, officials said. A warrant was granted and executed on Friday morning with the help of the Eugene Police Violent Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Schneider was arrested and the home was searched. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
