Reedsport Police Department

06/14/2026

If you love them enough to bring them with you make sure they are not in danger. Don't leave them in hot car.

Don’t leave pets in vehicles during hot weather

Eugene Police and Eugene Animal Services is urging people to not leave their pets unattended inside a vehicle, even for a just few minutes. Temperatures inside a vehicle can rise quickly, easily causing an animal to experience heat stroke or brain damage, even with windows slightly open and the vehicle parked under shade. It is important to note animals do not have to experience distress or heat stroke for a person to be cited for animal neglect. To help investigate cases of animal neglect, the animal welfare officers and police officers are all equipped with digital thermometers.
• Heatstroke symptoms can include: restlessness, excessive thirst, heavy panting, lethargy, lack of appetite, dark tongue, vomiting, and lack of coordination. If your animal is overcome by heat exhaustion, consult your veterinarian right away.
• If you notice an animal in distress or unresponsive in a parked car, call 911. If an animal is not in distress and it is quicker to locate the owner you may consider that in addition to calling for help.
• Please take additional precautions to keep your pets safe at home or when traveling.
· Make sure pets have access to water bowls full of cool, fresh water.
· Keep pets inside during the heat of the day; do not leave them outside unattended. Dogs should not ride in uncovered pickup truck beds. The hot metal truck bed can burn your pet’s paw pads.
· When pets are outside, be sure to provide shaded areas for them to rest in and invest in a misting hose or kiddie pool for a cool place for your pets to play.
· Limit or skip on exercise and time at the dog park during the heat of the day.
· Always test the pavement or sand with your hand before setting out (too hot to touch is too hot for your pet), walk early in the morning or late at night when it’s cooler, carry water and take frequent breaks in shady spots. If you suspect your pet’s paws have been burned, contact your vet immediately.

06/05/2026

This morning we had a report of a fawn in middle of the road. 99.9% of the time Momma is near by and will return shortly.

Please dont touch the fawn ( eventhough its very tempting since they are so darn cute)

An Officer responded and the fawn moved itself off the road. Momma returned for her baby shortly after. All was well.

06/04/2026

*** owner located****

We had a set of keys turned in that were found in area of downtown. Please call to identify. Does contain a Ford key.

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Returned to owner

Are you missing your dog from area of Bowman ? If you are the owner or know who owns this little one please call PD at 541-271-2100

05/29/2026

Very nice meet and greet tonight at Discovery Center. Welcoming Chief Scoville, Lt. Mitchell to Reedsport. Introducing Officer Holstien who is our new School Resource Officer. Also, our most loved Officer K-9 Snow and his handler Corporal Snyder.

05/20/2026

Chief Gross will be greatly missed. He was always there for our department and community. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

The Seaside Police Department is saddened to report that retired Chief of Police Robert “Bob” Gross recently passed away after a battle with cancer.

Chief Gross served as Seaside’s Chief of Police from August 2005 to October 2014. Prior to coming to Seaside, he spent 27 years with the Kennewick Police Department in Washington, serving from January 1974 to March 2001 and rising to the rank of Assistant Chief. He then served as Chief of Police in Reedsport, Oregon, from April 2001 to July 2005. In total, Chief Gross dedicated 40 years to a distinguished law enforcement career.

Chief Gross was also a U.S. Navy veteran who served as a Radioman prior to beginning his career in law enforcement.

During his time in Seaside, Chief Gross brought a leadership style that helped strengthen retention and stability within the department. His decision-making philosophy centered on ensuring that actions were legal, ethical, and simply the right thing to do. Alongside department staff, he helped develop the Seaside Police Department’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statement, which remains in use today.

Chief Gross also worked to improve relationships with neighboring law enforcement agencies at a time when those partnerships needed rebuilding. He was an active member of the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police and served as a District Representative on its board. His involvement in local organizations helped strengthen the department’s connection with the community. Chief Gross was an active member of the Seaside Rotary Club and a regular attendee of the Seaside Downtown Development Association.

“Chief Gross played a significant role in my leadership development,” said Seaside Police Chief Dave Ham. “His training, mentoring, and support were important factors in my promotion to chief following his retirement.”

The Seaside Police Department offers its deepest sympathies to Chief Gross’s family during this difficult time.

Anyone wishing to offer condolences to the family may mail or drop off cards at the Seaside Police Department, and they will be forwarded to the family.

Seaside Police Department
1091 S. Holladay Dr.
Seaside, OR 97138

05/08/2026

***Returned to owner. Thank you for your help***

Are you missing your furry friend? If so, please call the Police Department at 541-271-2100.

04/18/2026

Nicely done, boys.

On April 17th, 2026, a traffic stop was conducted by Corporal Snyder on a Lexus with Washington plates near Highway 101 and Lighthouse Road in Wi******er Bay. The stop led to reasonable suspicion of narcotics possession. The driver, Benjamin Ledezma, 47, handed over a used methamphetamine pipe, stating he had a small quantity of methamphetamine for personal use. Ledezma was detained for possession of a controlled substance. K9 Snow, was deployed around the vehicle, resulting in a positive alert. The vehicle search yielded 143 grams of methamphetamine. Ledezma was arrested for possession and delivery of methamphetamine and booked at the Douglas County Jail.

04/16/2026

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With the month of April being distracted driving awareness month, the Reedsport Police Department will be joining other agencies around the nation in conducting increased patrols targeting distracted drivers. These increased patrols made possible through federal grants allow officers to work overtime to focus solely on distracted driving. So, here’s what ya need to know:

ORS 811.507 Operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device is a class B traffic violation for 1st time offenders. Get caught twice in a 10 year period, it becomes a class A violation. If ya get caught a 3rd time in those 10 years, it becomes a class B misdemeanor. That’s right, it’s criminal and not worth your text.

If ya HAVE to send that text, pull completely off the roadway, as simply stopping at the 🚦doesn’t count.

Please put the 📱down and do your part in keeping our roadways as safe as possible. The lives of you and your loved ones could depend on it.