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UOPD on lookout for robbery suspects

The UOPD is looking for suspects involved in a robbery on campus early Friday, Nov. 1.

The victim was attacked by a group of six men in Pioneer Cemetery near 18th Ave at 1:40 a.m.

The suspects knocked the victim to the ground and fled north with his wallet and phone.

The suspects are described as white males in dark clothing and possibly in their early 20s.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Eugene Police Department at 541-682-5111. Any updates on the case will be posted on police.uoregon.edu.

 

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EPD crime log from Halloween night

The Eugene Police Department has increased patrols for the night of Oct. 31. Below is a list of some calls that the EPD has responded to throughout the night.

Open Container, 450 East 14th Ave., 1:05 a.m.

Assault of a Public Safety Officer, East 13th and Hilyard St., 12:33 a.m.

Drug Overdose, 12:25 a.m.

Shots Fired, 2010 Primrose St., 12:10 a.m.

Loud Noise, 2346 Adler St., 11:48 p.m.

Loud Noise, East 20th and Hilyard St., 11:38 p.m.

Wrong Way Driver, West 8th Ave. and Willamette St., 11:37 p.m.

Minors in Possession, Ferry St. and East 15th Ave., 11:33 p.m.

Subjects Screaming, 1180 Willamette St., 11:29 p.m.

Alarm, 211 East 7th Ave., 11:23 p.m.

Minors in Possession, East 14th Ave. and Patterson St., 11:22 p.m.

Loud Noise, East 15th Ave.  and Mill St., 11:10 p.m.

Loud Noise, 2290 Harris St., 11 p.m.

Open Container, 950 Patterson St., 11:06 p.m.

Minors in Possession, East 17th Ave. and Hilyard St., 10:36 p.m.

Suicidal Subject, 10:21 p.m.

Subject Screaming, East 24th Ave. and Amazon Parkway, 9:52 p.m.

Wrong Way Driver, 669 W Seventh Ave, 9:24 p.m.

Disorderly Subject, 1100 Willamette St., 9:04 p.m.

Shots Fired, Blair Boulevard and 2nd Ave., 8:39 p.m.

Drunk Driver, Willamette St. and 24th Ave., 8:36 p.m.

Criminal Trespass, 445 Coburg Rd., 8:00 p.m.

Criminal Mischief, 5341 Olympic Circle, 7:38 p.m.

Disorderly Subject, 330 W Seventh Ave., 7:34 p.m.

Shots Fired, Arbor Drive  and  Denis Drive, 7:28 p.m.

Theft from Vehicle, 400 E 19th Ave., 7:18 p.m.

Theft from Vehicle, 400 E 19th Ave., 7:18 p.m.

Shots Fired, 1699 N Terry St., 6:50 p.m.

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Club locks for vehicles are available through EPD

In order to cut down on vehicle thefts, the Eugene Police Department has expanded its program of selling club locks wholesale.

The locks are now available at the Downtown sub station (960 Olive St.) and the West University station (791 E. 13th Ave.) for $12.50, in addition to the EPD’s headquarters (300 Country Club Rd.).

According to the city of Eugene’s website, “no cars have been stolen with the Club installed,” although “in the past two years more than 1,000 vehicles were reported stolen to the Eugene Police Department.”

More information on the program, as well as vehicle safety tips, can be found here.

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Halloween safety tips from the EPD

The Eugene Police Department has issued a list of safety tips for this Halloween.

From the Oct. 29 press release:

*       Motorists should drive extra cautiously on Halloween evening, as excited youngsters may forget some of their safety rules and dart out in front of cars.

*       Residents are urged to have a well-lighted doorstep and yard, and to remove all obstacles from their lawns and steps to prevent children from being injured.

*       Use small flashlights or disposable chemical lightsticks in place of candles in Jack- O’-Lanterns. Keep matches, lighters and open flames away from children’s reach. Do not place candles on porches, in walkways, or near combustible materials. A fire could start, or children’s clothing could ignite and burn. Keep all decorations away from light bulbs and open flames.

*       Pets and trick-or-treaters are safer, and the pets are less stressed, if the two are kept separated-if you live with a dog, keep him or her inside the house and away from the entryway during trick-or-treating time.

*       Don’t want trick-or-treaters, or ran out of candy? Turn off lights and remove Halloween decorations from your porch to send the right signals.

The EPD also advises parents to take extra caution, including trick-or-treating in low traffic neighborhoods, and to emphasize that vandalism and bullying is not acceptable.

There will be additional police patrols on Halloween night throughout Eugene.

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‘Night of the Living Debt’ to host music and message

In response to increases in tuition in fees for University of Oregon students, the League of Educators and Students Slashing Tuition are hosting the “Night of the Living Dead” awareness event tomorrow, Oct. 30, in the EMU.

The event starts at 5 p.m. and will feature three local bands as well as dedicate time for students to express how tuition and debt has affected them.

According to their press release, LESS-T aims to increase awareness of how tuition and fees are determined by the university and get more students involved in the process. They are also working with the ASUO to set up a student Tuition and Fee advisory committee to make suggestions to the Oregon University System.

“Tuition has been going up for decades and has doubled in just the last 10 years.  Student Debt has skyrocketed past $1 Trillion and something needs to be done,” according to LESS-T’s press release for the event.

More information can be found on the event’s Facebook page.

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Amber Alert issued for missing newborn

Jamie Martini

Jamie Martini, 20, is believed to have fled with her newborn daughter, Annabelle, earlier today, Oct. 25.

An Amber Alert has been issued for Annabelle Martini who was born in Mill Creek on Oct. 25.

Police believe her mother, Jamie Martini, 20, fled with the baby shortly after giving birth. The infant is in need of medical treatment for life-threatening medical conditions.

Jamie Martini is described as a blonde-haired Native American who is 5-foot-3 and weighs about 135 pounds. There is no description of a possible vehicle.

Any information should be directed to the police at 425-921-5771.

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EMU evacuated Monday night

The Erb Memorial Union was evacuated after a fire alarm around 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 21.

A fire truck was seen responding, but left quickly.

Students were allowed to re-enter the EMU around 6:40 p.m.

The cause of the alarm is unknown. The UOPD said at 6:53 p.m. they did not know the cause of the alarm.

 

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Government shutdown ended as bill is passed

President Obama has signed legislation ending a 16 day shutdown of the federal government hours before exhausting borrowing authority, which would have brought the country close to a default on its loans.

Speaker John Boehner said the House would “not block a bipartisan agreement reached in the Senate that yielded virtually no concessions to the Republicans,” according to the New York Times.

The proposal was approved with a large majority in the Senate, and the House passed the deal a few hours later. The bill was signed about 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 17.

Under the new deal the debt ceiling will be raised until Feb. 7, and the government will be funded through Jan. 15. A separate motion will be made to reach a long-term plan for tax and spending policies in the next decade, which is expected to be reached on Dec. 13.

 

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Indigenous Solidarity Week brings music, speakers to UO campus

“For Americans to live, Columbus must die,” reads a sign propped against the main table for Indigenous Solidarity Week, which began Oct. 14 in the EMU amphitheater.

Ada Ball, one of the co-directors of the Native American Student Union and a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, said the event is meant to encourage students to “stand up for your identity and your people.”

Traditionally, the event has been a single day to highlight their opposition to the recognition of Columbus Day, and was often abbreviated as Anti-Columbus Day. This year, NASU was able to extend the event over an entire week.

On Monday from noon to 3 p.m., onlookers and supporters gathered in the EMU as speakers such as Gordon Bettles, the Many Nations Longhouse steward, voiced their opposition to the recognition of a day that largely represents oppression to them, as well as hope for the future.

Bettles referred to sentiments of indigenous peoples “not having souls,” during Columbus’ time, but expressed thanks for his tribe’s elders. “I want to be as smart as the elders for future generations,” he said.

At 4 p.m. a salmon feed will be hosted in the Many Nation Longhouse, and at 6 p.m. Hugo Morales, founder of Radio Bilingues, will talk on the power of social media for social movements in the Global Scholars Hall Great Room.

On Oct. 15 through 17, various panels will be hosted in the Many Nations Longhouse on the topics of indigenous languages, violence against women in indigenous cultures. On Oct. 18 there will be a concert in the EMU with hip-hop acts Quese IMC and Tribal Thought starting at 7 p.m.

Anti-Columbus Day began as a nation-wide movement in the 70s, and has been celebrated by NASU for many years since the group’s inception in 1969.

The week-long events are meant to bring together non-native and indigenous students. ”We believe in instilling a sense of community,” Ball said. “We’re really welcoming.”

According to the Eugene Weekly, there are “171 American Indian or Alaska Natives on campus, but that counts only allows people to check off one ethnic affiliation, so a student cannot be listed as both Native American and Hispanic.”

More on Indigenous Solidarity Week can be found on the event’s Facebook’s page.

 

 

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EPD search for US Bank robbery suspect

The US Bank on 99 East 17th Ave. was robbed at 1:30 p.m. today, Oct. 11.

According to its statement, the Eugene Police Department is looking for “a white male, in his 40s, 5’7″ tall, with a medium build, salt and pepper beard, and last seen wearing a plaid grey/black/burgundy flannel hooded sweatshirt.” No weapon was seen.

The suspect was seen leaving the scene on a gold bike. The amount of money stolen was undisclosed.

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