Date: 01/05/2016 09:26 AM
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Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) – Federal agents are seeking to keep firearms and cash seized in connection with a suspected marijuana growing operation on national forest lands in southern Oregon. The Mail Tribune reports the U.S. Attorney’s Office filed a request last week for the forfeiture of 14 firearms and nearly $50,000 in cash seized by DEA agents at the home of Alberto Rincon Martinez and a marijuana growing site in 2013. Martinez hasn’t been charged in the case.
TIGARD, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say a teen is facing an attempted murder charge in connection with an attack in Washington County that left a 59-year-old woman seriously injured. KOIN-TV reports that the 17-year-old was charged as an adult in court yesterday for the alleged attack that took place in Tigard on Saturday. The woman remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) – Police in Klamath Falls say they are searching for a murder suspect after finding the body of a man inside an apartment. The Herald and News reports that police found Rick William Aston dead when conducting a welfare check. A nationwide arrest warrant has been issued for Beaverton resident Matthew Reyes.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Zach Randolph had 26 points and 18 rebounds off the bench, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Trail Blazers 91-78 last night to spoil Damian Lillard’s return to the Portland lineup. Lillard missed seven games for the Blazers because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Lillard looked rusty at first and the Grizzlies took advantage, leading by as many as 20 early in the fourth quarter.
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