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Statement from Missing 13-Year Old Samantha Dodson`s Parents

"A lot of worried people are out looking for you right now. Your friends are sharing their concern and spreading the word. And the community is doing everything they can to find you." - family statement

(CLACKAMAS) - Police say 13-year-old runaway Samantha Dodson is endangered. They believe she may have left with 40-year-old male Kelsey McCune. Authorities believe Dodson and McCune, age 40, may be using public transit.

They may also have camping equipment. The Sheriff's Office is concerned about Dodson's welfare because of the record-cold temperatures expected to last for days.

Clackamas Sheriff`s Office Seeks Endagered 13 Year Old Girl

Samantha Dodson may be in the company of a 40 year old male named Kelsey McCune. He is described as a white male, age 40, 6 foot tall and 170 lbs., with a glass eye and salt-and-pepper hair.

(OREGON CITY ) - The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is looking for an endangered 13 year old runaway, possibly in the company of a 40 year old male. Citizens are urged to call 911 immediately if they see her.

She is described as a white female, 5 foot 4 inch and 125 lbs., with brown eyes and a slim build. Her hair was recently dyed red.

Stars & Stripes: JPAC Admits to Phony Ceremonies Honoring `Returning` Remains

The ceremonies at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii are held up as a sign of the nation’s commitment to its fallen warriors.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The Department of Defense unit charged with recovering servicemembers’ remains abroad has been holding phony “arrival ceremonies” for seven years, with an honor guard carrying flag-draped coffins off of a cargo plane as though they held the remains returning that day from old battlefields.

The Pentagon acknowledged Wednesday that no honored dead were in fact arriving, and that the planes used in the ceremonies often couldn’t even fly, and were towed into position.

Deputies Searching For Missing Mill City Man

Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of Mr. Johnson is asked to contact Marion County Sheriff's Office at 503-588-5032.

(SALEM) - On September 30th Patrol Deputies responded to the 28300 block of Santiam Hwy SE near Mill City, on a report that Gregory D. Johnson age 54, left his residence on September 29th at 8:30 a.m., and he has not been seen or heard from since.

Gregory left his residence on foot and was last seen wearing a green camouflage jacket.

Update: Amber Alert Vehicle Found

Oregon's Amber Alert Will Stay in Effect

(SALEM) - San Diego County, California Sheriff's Department announced Friday morning that the dark blue 2013 Nissan Versa sought related to a multi-state AMBER Alert for a suspect and two missing children was found abandoned in a remote area of Valley County, Idaho.

The suspect and two missing children are still unaccounted for. Oregon's AMBER Alert will remain in effect at this time.
At this time, the location of Hannah Anderson, age 16; Ethan Anderson, age 8; and, suspect James DiMaggio, age 40, is not known.

Amber Alert Activation in Oregon in Search for Missing Children, Suspect Out of San Diego

If anyone sees the suspect vehicle in Oregon please call 9-1-1 or Oregon State Police at 1-866-5AMBER5.

(SAN DIEGO) - At the request of San Diego County, California Sheriff's Office, an AMBER Alert has been activated in Oregon for two children last seen August 3, 2013 that may be traveling with a 40-year old man from southern California who is a suspect in a homicide investigation.

A vehicle related to the AMBER Alert activation in California is believed to have been spotted Wednesday, August 7, in northern California along Highway 395/299 from Alturas northbound possibly toward Oregon or Nevada.

Update-Missing Juvenile Found

Matthew's family expressed their appreciation for the help provided them in looking for their son.

(SALEM OR) - The parents of Matthew Giddings reported that they had found Matthew walking along Liberty Street NE, headed toward Keizer on Monday evening.

Matthew told his parents he had been staying at a runaway shelter in downtown Salem and hanging out at the skateboard park on Front Street during the days.

Police Seek Help Locating Missing Endangered Juvenile

The boy was last seen Friday night in the area of River Road and Lockhaven Drive North in Keizer.

(KEIZER, OR) - Marion County Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile who suffers from emotional issues and may be endangered.

On Friday evening, Deputy Peter Walker was called by the juvenile's father, reporting him missing. The juvenile is identified as Matthew Giddings, 16, 5-8, 180, brown hair and hazel eyes.

Missing Man Case Becomes Homicide Investigation

A Reward Was Offered by the Man's Family to Help Investigators in This Case.

(WALLOWA) - One year after a 40-year old Coeur d-Alene, Idaho man was reported missing and presumed to be a homicide victim, law enforcement officers spread out in the Joseph, Oregon community Wednesday posting bulletins to help develop tips as Chief Joseph Days kicks into high gear in Wallowa County.

A reward was offered by the man's family to help investigators in this case.

Four Years Too Long for POW Sgt. Bowe R. Bergdahl

“A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.” - John F. Kennedy

(PHILADELPHIA) - This morning a large number of supporters for POW Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl got up early and traveled to downtown Philly setting up camp in front the studios of Fox 29 TV.

Our sole purpose was to speak out, educate and advocate that there is a “live” American soldier being held as a prisoner of war now for Four years too long! He needs to come home Now!