Motel

Two Charged in Fatal Robbery at Bend Motel; Arrests Linked to January Homicide

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BEND, Ore. – Authorities in Bend have charged two individuals with second-degree murder following the discovery of a man’s body at a local motel early last month. Officials identified the deceased as Robert Lewis Treher, 34, who was found at the Holiday Motel on SE 3rd Street on January 3. Jessica Mae Sanders, 30, from Clearlake, California, and Jason Newton Loun, 38, from Redmond, face charges not only for the murder but also for first-degree robbery, unlawful weapon use, and third-degree theft, as per the details shared by Bend Police. Further investigations revealed that Sanders, … Read more

$6.4 Million Awarded in Tragic Motel Fire Lawsuit, Family Seeks Justice for Lost Loved One

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Redding, CA — A tragic incident at a local motel that claimed the life of a Redding woman has led to a significant jury verdict. The Sundial Lodge was found liable in a wrongful-death lawsuit following a fire that killed Jenell Foster, a 67-year-old resident of the motel. The Shasta County jury awarded approximately $6.4 million in damages to Foster’s four adult children, marking a notable case that underscores issues of safety and accountability in lodging facilities. The case, which highlighted critical lapses in safety standards, centered around the absence of a functioning smoke detector … Read more

Lincoln City Police Officers Cleared by Grand Jury in Fatal Shooting Incident at Local Motel

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Lincoln City, Oregon — A Lincoln County Grand Jury ruled on November 19, 2024, that three Lincoln City police officers acted justifiably when they used lethal force in an encounter with 36-year-old Francisco Campos on October 19, 2024. The verdict came after the jury examined evidence including testimony from nine witnesses, photographs, and video footage provided by the Oregon State Police, who spearheaded the investigation. The critical incident unfolded at a local Motel 6, where police were called to a domestic disturbance involving Campos and a female companion. According to witness statements, motel staff had … Read more

Lincoln City Police Deemed Justified in Fatal Shooting Incident at Local Motel

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Lincoln City, Ore. — A grand jury in Lincoln County recently ruled the use of deadly force by three local police officers as justified in the October shooting death of a 36-year-old Woodburn man, Francisco Campos, during an incident at a Motel 6. Officials from the Lincoln County District Attorney’s office confirmed the decision earlier this month. The incident began shortly after noon on October 19 when a motel employee reported a confrontation involving Campos and a young woman who were both staying as guests. According to authorities, a dispute between the two escalated, capturing … Read more