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Report by child's family led to Eugene man's arrest in Veneta in sex crime case
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crime19h ago

Report by child's family led to Eugene man's arrest in Veneta in sex crime case

  • Squires was sentenced to 205 months for sex crimes against a child, to run consecutive to a 70-month assault sentence.
  • The crimes involve rape of a child and related sex offenses against a victim under 12.
  • Authorities traced the arrest to Veneta after the victim’s family confronted Squires at his residence.
  • A collaborative effort by Eugene Police and Lane County Sheriff's Office located Squires in Veneta and secured his arrest.
  • Squires was taken into custody near a public pool in Veneta after providing a false name.
  • The incident included an assault on a female corrections deputy while Squires was in custody.
  • Another inmate stopped the assault, aiding responders in restraining Squires.
  • Squires faces lifetime sex offender registration and 20 years of post-prison supervision after release.
  • The case involved multiple agencies including the Eugene Police, Violent Crimes Unit, Street Crimes Unit, and Lane County Sheriff’s Office.
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State law change prompts proposal to shift lodging tax toward Lane County patrol services
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politics15h ago

State law change prompts proposal to shift lodging tax toward Lane County patrol services

  • Lane County Budget Committee explores using Transient Lodging Tax funds for increased sheriff patrol services.
  • State law changes earlier this year allow local governments to expand TLT use beyond tourism.
  • Travel Lane County warns reduced TLT could delay a new multi-sport indoor facility.
  • Lane County says tourism funding will actually rise despite shifts in TLT usage.
  • County officials say without funding for patrolling, patrol services would decrease in eastern and western Lane County.
  • The county plans to continue seeking additional funding sources to stabilize sheriff’s office funding.
  • The sheriff’s office would still receive support for patrolling if TLT allocations shift.
  • Travel Lane County fears reduced resources could affect project timelines.
  • Budget proposal aims to maintain patrol presence in both eastern and western Lane County.
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