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Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sheriff John Hanlin welcomes you to the official page of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Oregon Thielsen in the Cascade Mountain range.

Douglas County is located in southern Oregon between the cities of Medford and Eugene. Our 5,071 square mile county stretches from the Pacific Ocean at Wi******er Bay, to 9,182 foot Mt. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office, located in Roseburg, Oregon, is made up of more than 100 law enforcement officers and 50 civilian members. In concert with other agencies and the citizens of Douglas County, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office strives to preserve the quality of life in our community by maintaining Douglas County as a safe place to live, work and visit.

𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐌 𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍LOOKINGGLASS, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is rele...
10/16/2026

𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐌 𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

LOOKINGGLASS, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is releasing the identity of the victim in Sunday's homicide investigation in Lookingglass.

The victim has been identified as 65-year-old David Nathan Danford of Lookingglass. Danford was found deceased inside a residence in the 7000-block of Lookingglass Road on Sunday, October 11, 2026, after deputies responded to a call for service at the home.

As previously reported, 57-year-old Matthew William Bronsert, was taken into custody in connection with Danford's death. Bronsert was lodged in the Douglas County Jail on charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

Detectives assigned to the Douglas County Major Crimes Team continue to actively investigate the circumstances surrounding Danford's death.

Detectives are asking anyone with information related to this crime, including the activites or whereabouts of either Danford or Bronsert leading up to the homicide, to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division at 541-440-4458. Callers are asked to reference case number 26-3196.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional details are available for release at this time.

Our hearts are with the Bend community this evening. As an agency and community that have experienced a similar tragedy,...
10/16/2026

Our hearts are with the Bend community this evening. As an agency and community that have experienced a similar tragedy, we stand in solidarity with the victims and their families, community members, first responders, and all those impacted by today’s incident at Silver Rail Elementary.

Sheriff Hanlin is currently in Bend to offer support to the responding law enforcement agencies.

Please join us in keeping the Bend community in your thoughts and prayers during this extraordinarily difficult time.

𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐅'𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐄 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐍 ROSEBURG, Ore. - A coordinat...
10/13/2026

𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐅'𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐄 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐍

ROSEBURG, Ore. - A coordinated search effort involving the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Douglas County Search and Rescue volunteers resulted in the successful location of a missing 73-year-old Roseburg man Friday evening.

On Friday, October 9, 2026, at approximately 2:10 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 2800-block of SE Booth Avenue after receiving a report of a missing man. The man's wife reported that her husband, who suffers from dementia and has limited mobility, had last been seen on the evening of Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

Deputies conducted an initial search of the property but were unable to locate the man. Due to concerns for his safety, particularly given his medical condition and mobility limitations, Douglas County Search and Rescue was activated to assist in locating him.

As search efforts expanded, a Douglas Alerts notification was issued to residents within a one-mile radius of the residence, providing a description of the missing man and alerting the community to the search.

At approximately 6:02 p.m., a Search and Rescue ground search team located a packed bag on a neighboring property. The man's wife confirmed the bag belonged to her husband. Search personnel relayed the location to a Sheriff's Office drone operator, who focused aerial search efforts on the surrounding terrain.

Just eight minutes later, at approximately 6:10 p.m., the drone operator located the missing man on a hillside. Search and Rescue personnel responded to the location and assisted him to safety. Deputies determined the man had fallen down a steep, dry grassy slope with an estimated grade of 35 to 45 degrees and had spent a night outdoors before being located.

The man was evaluated by ambulance personnel at the scene but declined further medical assistance. He was subsequently escorted back to his residence where he was reunited with his wife and daughter.

This successful mission highlights the importance of resource coordination, including technology.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office extends its appreciation to the Search and Rescue Volunteers, emergency medical personnel, and everyone who assisted with the search.

LOOKINGGLASS, Ore. - One man is dead and another in custody in an apparent homicide that took place in Lookingglass Sund...
10/12/2026

LOOKINGGLASS, Ore. - One man is dead and another in custody in an apparent homicide that took place in Lookingglass Sunday.

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, shortly after 3:45 p.m., 911 dispatchers received a call from 57-year-old Matthew William Bronsert of Lookingglass requesting assistance at a residence in the 7000-block of Lookingglass Road. Bronsert lived on the property in an outbuilding.

When deputies arrived, they were able to convince Bronsert to come outside to talk with them. Bronsert eventually came out of the residence at 5:53 p.m. At that time, he attempted to assault a deputy and was taken into custody. Deputies noted that Bronsert had blood on his clothing, which prompted them to conduct a welfare check on another male at the property.

When deputies entered the residence, they located a deceased adult male inside of the main residence with multiple gunshot wounds. The nature of the death appeared to be of foul play, and the victim's name is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

Bronsert was later questioned and admitted to shooting the victim. He was lodged in the Douglas County Jail on charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

The Douglas County Major Crimes Team was activated and is currently leading the investigation, which remains active. There is no on-going threat to the public.

The Douglas County Major Crimes Team consists of investigators from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Roseburg Police Department and Oregon State Police working in consultation with the Douglas County District Attorney's Office.

In addition to the Major Crimes Team, assisting agencies included Lookingglass Rural Fire District, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Sutherlin and Winston Police Departments.

The investigation is ongoing, and no additional details are expected to be released at this time. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact investigators at 541-440-4458 referencing Case #26-3196.

HIRING PATROL & CORRECTIONS DEPUTY POSITIONS!We have scheduled local testing on October 10th. If you have been thinking...
09/29/2026

HIRING PATROL & CORRECTIONS DEPUTY POSITIONS!

We have scheduled local testing on October 10th. If you have been thinking about this career, now is the time to apply.

To attend our testing, submit an application at dcso.com/careers and we will contact you with more information.

Today we congratulate Patrol Deputy Stoffal on his graduation from The Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and ...
09/26/2026

Today we congratulate Patrol Deputy Stoffal on his graduation from The Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training’s (DPSST) Basic Police Academy.

Deputy Stoffal has completed 16-weeks of training and now returns to Douglas County where he will continue to receive agency specific training while he completes his Field Training Program.

Please join us in wishing him a long, safe, and successful career with DCSO!

Patrol. Corrections. Different roles - one team. You spend a lot of your time at work. Who you work beside matters. ...
09/21/2026

Patrol. Corrections. Different roles - one team.

You spend a lot of your time at work. Who you work beside matters. This work is not done alone. It is built on trust, teamwork and knowing the people beside you will show up when it counts.

We're building our team. Maybe it is time to find your place on it.

Patrol and Corrections Deputy positions available.

Corrections Deputy: $67,371-$86,008
Patrol Deputy: $68,619-$87,651

PLUS additional incentive pay, competitive benefits, and paid training.

See where you fit and apply today: dcso.com/careers.

09/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers and deputies, as well as members of Adapt’s Mobile Crisis Unit, for the annual Challenge of the Heroes.

It was a fun evening with our community and raising funds for Douglas County child abuse prevention initiatives.

A huge thank you to Abby’s Pizza for hosting us and to everyone who came out to support this important cause.

If you were not able to make it last night, there is still time to participate. You can follow the following link for information on how to donate:

https://mercyfoundation.ejoinme.org/.../873821/Default.aspx

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!Join us at Abby’s on Stephens Street in Roseburg for Challenge of the Heroes!Public safety agencies...
09/17/2026

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!

Join us at Abby’s on Stephens Street in Roseburg for Challenge of the Heroes!

Public safety agencies from across Douglas County are coming together for a little friendly competition – all while raising money for a great cause. We’ll be competing for your tips, with proceeds benefiting child abuse prevention initiatives right here in Douglas County.

Come out, grab some dinner, support your local public safety agencies, and help us make a difference in our community.

We look forward to serving you!

𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐅'𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐊𝟗 𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐒 DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office...
09/16/2026

𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐅'𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐊𝟗 𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐒

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office announces the retirement of K9 Eros, a German Shepard trained in patrol apprehension.

K9 Eros, a 8 ½ -year-old German Shepherd, has been a valued member of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office since November 2021. Eros was purchased by an anonymous community donor and gifted to the Sheriff's Office. The decision for retirement comes following medical advice of his veterinary care team.

Eros will continue to live with his handler where he will be a family dog for the remainder of his life.

Since joining the Sheriff's Office, Eros has been deployed more than 100 times in support of law enforcement operations. Those deployments have resulted in:

22 community demonstrations
11 felony arrests
9 misdemeanor arrests
21 felony case assists
19 misdemeanor case assists
39 total captures

During his tenure, Eros had two handlers; Retired Deputy Oscar Rosas and his current handler, Deputy William Maynes.

"Eros has been the best partner. He has been my best friend and my backup. He's loved his work and serving our great community", Deputy Maynes stated. "It has been my honor to have been his handler and now it's my continued honor to give him a home as a normal dog enjoying his retirement."

"Eros was and still is the best companion a K9 handler can have. He has no fear and unconditional bravery in any situation." Retired Deputy Rosas said. "Thank you for your service, buddy."

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office K9 program has been highly active since 2013. The program would not be possible without the continued support of community members, donors, and organizations such as the Friends of Umpqua Valley Police K9 Programs, and Bailey's Veterinary Clinic who provides medical care for the K9s at no expense.

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