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(UPDATE) Happy Valley Man Cleared in Woman`s Death

Detectives mistakenly arrested David Updike for Deborah Wallace's death.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - Yesterday, we reported that a Happy Valley man was arrested after a death investigation involving a woman he had lived with for some time.

Milwaukie Police Detective Arrested for Domestic Abuse

It has been a very dark week for police in Oregon.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - A Milwaukie Police detective was arrested for Domestic Abuse Tuesday morning, by deputies with the Clackamas Sheriff's Office.

Veteran Cop Revealed as Gunman in Murder/Suicide

Jeffrey Grahn was a patrol Sergeant with the Clackamas Sheriff's Office for the last 15 years.

(SALEM, Ore,) - A veteran Clackamas Sheriffs sergeant was the gunman who shot two people to death and wounded a third in a restaurant Friday, before turning the gun on himself.

Driver Reportedly Fled Traffic Stop on Foot and Fell From 100 Foot Bridge

Police say the man died after falling into Eagle Creek near bridge, in the darkness.

(EAGLE CREEK, Ore.) - Oregon State Police are investigating the death of a man in Eagle Creek whose body was found near the base of a bridge over the creek along Highway 224. Lt. Gregg Hastings with OSP, says troopers and detectives are investigating the case with the Clackamas County medical examiner.

Couple Arrested in Murder of 3-Year Old Child in Sandy

Four additional children of the arrested couple were taken by Child Custody officials.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - Clackamas County Sheriff's Office investigators continued their investigation of the the death of a three-year-old child in Sandy that was reported Saturday. Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Spokesman, Det. Jim Strovink, says officials are not releasing the name of the child.

Investigators say the child lived at the residence with the biological father, 27-year old Donald L. Cockrell.

Homicide Detectives Investigate Death of 3-Year Old Child

Several agencies are investigating

(SANDY, Ore.) - Sheriff's deputies and Fire Rescue personnel responded to a reported death of a three-year-old child Saturday at approximately 1:00 p.m. in rural Sandy.

It is expected that a forensic autopsy will be performed by the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office on the deceased child soon.

Sheriff Craig Roberts Reflects on Recent Mount Hood Mission

Oregon sheriff recalls tragic event that ended on December 16th‏.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - Making the decision to suspend a search and rescue mission is among the most difficult that I am required to make as Clackamas County Sheriff.

Unfortunately, that was how our rescue efforts for Katie Nolan and Anthony Vietti ended on December 16.

Good Samaritan Rescues Three from Willamette River

A vehicle on a point of land in the river was quickly overtaken by rain and a rising level.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - Members of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit and Dive Rescue Team responded to the Meldrum Bar Park area along the Willamette River today at 3:28 p.m. after being alerted of an occupied vehicle in the water, Sheriff's Office Spokesman Det. Jim Strovink said.

Manhunt Continues: Police Say Suspect Shot His Mother to Death Friday

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office identifies the deceased shooting victim in Sandy‏

(SANDY, Ore.) - The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office has completed all family notifications concerning the shooting victim on E. Fernwood Circle, in Sandy.

The deceased shooting victim is identified as 66-year old Vivian Faye Bighaus, who resided with her husband of 44-years –- 67-year old Phillip Bighaus, at their residence situated at 56560 E. Fernwood Circle, in Sandy.

The victim, Vivian Faye Bighaus, is the mother of the suspect identified as Michael Scott Bighaus.

Manhunt For Sandy Shooting Death Suspect Encompassing Wide Area

Clackamas County Sheriff's deputies want residents to know that they are out in force, attempting to locate the homicidal shooting suspect Near Sandy‏.

(SANDY, Ore.) - Clackamas deputies were called out to a shooting approximately 8 miles east of the City of Sandy, in rural Clackamas County Friday at 3:15 p.m. A woman was shot to death in her family home. The incident has sparked an ongoing manhunt in Sandy.