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Springfield Police assist Eugene Springfield Fire Department with hazmat incident

On December 20th, at about 4:30pm, Springfield Police responded to the 300 block of Main St regarding a welfare check request on a possible suicidal subject in a vehicle.  Upon arrival with ESF, it was determined there was an unknown hazardous gas coming from the involved vehicle.  The Fire Department worked quickly to remove the [...]

Springfield Police assist Eugene Springfield Fire Department with hazmat incident2022-01-05T12:39:07-08:00

Shots Fired Following Dispute

Incident:                     Shots Fired Following Dispute Location:                    1195 Main St, Springfield Oregon Case Number:           21-8873 Date/Time:                 December 18th 2021 / 01:31am More Information:    On Duty Watch Commander 541-726-3714 Completed By:          Sergeant Kirkpatrick NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT:  On Sunday Morning around 0130am Officers responded to a report of shots fired [...]

Shots Fired Following Dispute2022-01-05T12:37:26-08:00

Social Media Threats

Schools across the nation, including locations here in Springfield have experienced an increase in school threats, rumors of threats, and the spread of false information which has contributed to disruptions to the learning environments and created fear in our community. Here in Springfield, the safety and wellbeing of students, staff and families remains our highest [...]

Social Media Threats2022-01-05T12:36:27-08:00

Springfield Police arrest woman for Arson after lighting RV on fire in residential driveway

On 12/08/21, Officers responded to a report of a disorderly female subject breaking out the windows of a motorhome parked in the driveway of a residence near W D St and River Hills Dr.  As officers arrived on scene, they found the involved person to be inside the vehicle and attempted contact.  The woman was [...]

Springfield Police arrest woman for Arson after lighting RV on fire in residential driveway2022-01-05T12:38:11-08:00

Ryder Scott Dixon Arrested on Several Felonies

*UPDATE* Following a month’s long investigation into the incident listed below, an arrest has been made. Ryder Scott Dixon 26 year old White male of Springfield was lodged Wednesday afternoon at the Lane County Jail. During the investigation, Detectives uncovered evidence of additional crimes dating back to the summer months. He was lodged on [...]

Ryder Scott Dixon Arrested on Several Felonies2021-10-21T15:01:23-07:00

Springfield Police Participate in DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

On Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 from 10 am to 2 pm, Springfield Police will participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Springfield Police will have a collection site in the lobby of the Springfield Justice Center, 230 Fourth Street, Springfield, OR 97477. DEA: The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses [...]

Springfield Police Participate in DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day2021-10-19T10:52:39-07:00

Coffee With a Cop Scheduled for Afternoon on November 4th

Springfield Police to host Coffee with a Cop event As part of Springfield Police’s efforts to communicate more closely with the community, we are giving people the opportunity to stop, have a cup of coffee, and visit with Springfield Police Officers.  What: Coffee with a Cop Date/Time: Thursday, November 4th from 3 to 4 [...]

Coffee With a Cop Scheduled for Afternoon on November 4th2021-10-19T10:47:09-07:00

Springfield Police deescalate dangerous situation to arrest Springfield man for Menacing in McDonald’s drive-thru

On Sunday October 17th, 2021 at 4:26 am, Springfield Police officers responded to a menacing with a firearm report that occurred in the McDonald’s drive-thru at 3405 Gateway St., Springfield. It was reported that a man in a black Dodge Charger threatened another person in the drive-thru with a handgun. The suspect left the area [...]

Springfield Police deescalate dangerous situation to arrest Springfield man for Menacing in McDonald’s drive-thru2021-10-18T13:12:17-07:00

Springfield Police make arrest after shootings

On October 15th shortly before 6:00 pm, Springfield Police Detectives with assistance from Eugene Police Street Crimes Unit located Kyle David Debarros near the 3000 block or River Road.  Debarros had been identified as the suspect in a series of shootings that occurred in the Springfield area on Monday, October 11th. The initial shooting [...]

Springfield Police make arrest after shootings2021-10-18T12:56:59-07:00

Officers’ Quick Action Leads to Safe Arrest of an Armed Car Theft Suspect

Springfield Police Officers responded to the Gateway Mall located at 3030 Gateway Street near the Spirit Halloween shopping center because a caller said there was a man inside her coworker’s pickup trying to steal it. The suspect was later identified as Sebastian Bakari Bivens (01/15/1990). While traveling to the location dispatch was giving updates [...]

Officers’ Quick Action Leads to Safe Arrest of an Armed Car Theft Suspect2021-10-15T12:35:28-07:00
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