Three Arrested in Florence
Three people were arrested Wednesday morning after Lane County Sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant at a Florence residence tied to multiple burglary investigations. Authorities say the warrant was served around 7 a.m. at a home in the 2200 block of 12th Street by the Sheriff’s Special Response Team, detectives, Florence Police, and Oregon State Police. Investigators say the primary suspect, 35-year-old Jason Scott Sprinkle of Florence, attempted to flee on foot while armed with a knife. A detective deployed a taser, and Sprinkle was taken into custody without further incident. During the search, deputies located stolen property connected to several cases. Sprinkle was arrested on multiple charges including theft, burglary, criminal mischief, possession of a stolen vehicle, and failure to report as a sex offender, along with several warrants. Also arrested were 29-year-old Skeyla Aireann Wardrobe of Mapleton and 34-year-old Kurt Dillon Eskildsen of Florence.
Florence Man Arrested in Dunes City
A Florence man was arrested Wednesday after a reported trespassing and reckless burning incident in Dunes City. Lane County Sheriff’s deputies say the call came in around 11 a.m. in the 83700 block of Clear Lake Road after a resident reported a man entered their property, set a brush pile on fire, and threatened the property owner. Deputies identified the suspect as 34-year-old Dustin Steven Lafrance of Florence, who was also wanted in other cases. When a deputy attempted to detain him nearby, Lafrance reportedly pulled out a knife and then ran north on Clear Lake Road. A Florence Police officer later located Lafrance on Huckleberry Lane and deployed a taser, and with help from Oregon State Police, he was taken into custody. Lafrance was lodged at the Lane County Jail on multiple charges, including resisting arrest, menacing, unlawful use of a weapon, trespass, reckless burning, theft from a prior case, and probation violations.
Travel Oregon Survey
Travel Oregon is asking residents to share their thoughts on tourism across the state. The Travel Oregon Resident Sentiment Survey is now open through March 31 and takes about 15 minutes to complete. Officials say the anonymous survey will help guide responsible tourism planning and better understand how tourism impacts Oregon communities. Participants who complete the survey may also be entered for a chance to win up to $1,000 in Amazon gift cards.
EMAC Speaker Series
The City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee is launching a new Speaker Spotlight Series next week. The first event will be held Wednesday, March 11, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lane Community College Florence Center on Oak Street. The inaugural presentation will feature Justin Gast from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Materials Management Program. Gast will discuss where Oregon’s recycling goes after it leaves the curb and explain the role of responsible end markets under the state’s Recycling Modernization Act. The event will also include snacks, educational materials, and prize drawings. Organizers say the program is open to all community members. More information is available through the City of Florence.
New Date for Easter Egg Hunt
The Interact Club and the Rotary Club of Florence are inviting families to an early Easter celebration later this month. The Happy Easter Miller Park Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, March 28 at 10 a.m. at Miller Park. Organizers say the event is usually held the Saturday before Easter, but this year it has been moved one week earlier. Children in Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to search for colorful eggs, including special golden eggs with prizes. Concessions will also be available during the event. More information is available at theflorencerotary.org.
