OSP Lead investigation into former KFPD Detective's arrest

OSP Lead investigation into former KFPD Detective's arrest

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On November 27, 2020, at approximately 3:58 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers were dispatched to a multiple-vehicle crash at the intersection of South 6th Street and Crater Lake Parkway. The driver that caused the crash, later identified as, Thomas Dwayne Reif (27) was driving a silver 2013 Dodge Avenger.

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Former KFPD Detective Arrested

Former KFPD Detective Arrested

On Friday, November 27, 2020, at 3:58 PM, Detective Thomas Reif with the Klamath Falls Police Department was on-duty and involved in a vehicle collision at S. 6th Street and Crater Lake Parkway. At the time of the collision, Det. Reif was operating an unmarked detective vehicle. Medics arriving on scene found Det. Reif unresponsive and not breathing. Det. Reif was rushed to the Sky Lakes Medical Center for treatment. We are thankful that …

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Simulated DUII crash stuns students

Simulated DUII crash stuns students

Over 1000 students from Mazama, Hosanna and Lost River High Schools watched as Operation Prom Night told a graphic story of a DUII crash. They saw events unfold right in front of them on Viking Field today.
Caution the photos inside this story are graphic.

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DUII Fatality on Lakeshore Drive

DUII Fatality on Lakeshore Drive

At approximately 1:23 AM, during the early hours of Friday April 12, 49-year-old Mike Fowler of Klamath Falls crashed his vehicle on Lakeshore Drive. Klamath County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched and upon arrival found that Fowler’s vehicle had rolled over and sustained extensive damage. His passenger, 58-year-old Dale Faust of Klamath Falls, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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Head On Crash near Rocky Point Injures Two, One Critical

Head On Crash near Rocky Point Injures Two, One Critical

A two-vehicle head-on crash occurred Friday, March 1, 2019, just after 6:00 PM along Highway 140 west of Klamath Falls, Ore.

Minutes before the crash, a driving complaint had been called into 9-1-1 on a Chevrolet Silverado reportedly driving in the oncoming lane. Shortly thereafter, a second call came into 9-1-1 reporting the crash near Varney Creek Road in Rocky Point.

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Early AM Crash Knocks Out Power to Thousands

Early AM Crash Knocks Out Power to Thousands

About 4am this morning, January 10, 2019, a traffic crash on Highway 39 near the Henley School Complex knocked out power to an estimated 5,500 customers. According to the Oregon State Police; Michael Lloyd Waver, 64 of Klamath Falls was traveling north on Highway 39 near Henley Road when the vehicle drove off the east shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle struck a power pole, shearing it at the ground. The vehicle also damaged…

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Traffic Accident at 6th and East Main Claims Life of Motorcyclist, Driver Charged with Manslaughter

Traffic Accident at 6th and East Main Claims Life of Motorcyclist, Driver Charged with Manslaughter

On Thursday, August 9, 2018 at approximately 10:06 pm, officers from the Klamath Falls Police Department responded to a traffic collision at South 6th Street near E. Main.  Officers arrived on scene and determined Brenda Ann Tobin was driving a Ford F350 east on South 6th Street and turned left, just east of E. Main Street directly in the path of two motorcycles approaching from the opposite direction.

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Teaching Real Life Through Tragedy

Teaching Real Life Through Tragedy

As a parent, one of my worst fears is getting a call that something has happened to one of my kids. All too often, teens are thrust into making adult decisions such as drinking & driving or even texting & driving. Operation Prom Night is an attempt to educate today's teens about the real dangers of driving impaired and distracted. 

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Sheriff Kaber Provides Update on Chiloquin Assault & DUII

Sheriff Kaber Provides Update on Chiloquin Assault & DUII

The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office responded to Chiloquin, Oregon late last night to investigate a reckless driving complaint. A later call reported a fight had taken place when the driver of the recklessly driven vehicle was confronted by witnesses who saw the vehicle almost strike a young boy and his family.

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Two Vehicle Fatal Crash in Marion County - 5 Dead

Two Vehicle Fatal Crash in Marion County - 5 Dead

Marion County, Ore. - Sad news out of Marion County this morning. Favian R. Garcia operating a Land Rover while under the influence of intoxicants kills 5 in a head on crash. Garcia collided with a Buick Century driven by Lisette Medrano-Perez. Perez and her four children (ages 2-8) were killed in the impact.

Garcia is lodged at the Marion County Jail under 5 counts of manslaughter, felony DUII, reckless driving, driving while suspended and unrelated warrants.

Our thoughts are with the Medrano-Perez family as they grieve over this senseless and unnecessary loss of life.

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