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Henry Hagg Lake being tested for possible toxic algae bloom
The Oregon Health Authority started testing the water after learning a family s dog that had been swimming in the water later died. Author: Devon Haskins Updated: 6:24 PM PDT July 19, 2021
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. Oregon health officials are testing the water at Henry Hagg Lake for elevated levels of a blue green algae bloom.
The testing follows the report of a dog that died while swimming in the waters at the popular boating and swimming lake in Washington County. Couple different groups went out and took samples on Friday, said Curtis Cude with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
Detective dives into South Umpqua River to retrieve tossed drugs
Detectives with the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team arrested a California man on Tuesday after he allegedly tried to dispose of more than a pound of meth during a traffic stop.
Posted: Apr 7, 2021 12:09 PM
Posted By: Jamie Parfitt
MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. A Douglas County detective dove into the South Umpqua River to retrieve a bag full of methamphetamine during an attempted drug bust on Tuesday, according to the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT).
DINT detectives were following 60-year-old Robert Paul Muniain of Oakdale, California as part of an ongoing drug investigation, the team reported. Working with deputies from the Sheriff s Office, detectives tried to pull Muniain over on I-5 northbound near Myrtle Creek.
Detective jumps into South Umpqua River to recover large amount of meth
After a suspect threw a bag out his window during a car chase, a narcotics detective jumped into the river, recovering more than a pound of methamphetamine.
Posted: Apr 7, 2021 1:40 PM
Posted By: Chelsea Hunt
MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. – A Douglas County narcotics detective jumped in after a bag containing a large amount of methamphetamine to recover evidence in a drug case, authorities say.
It happened at the bridge over the South Umpqua River in the Myrtle Creek area on Tuesday.
Robert Muniain, 60, of Oakdale, California, was arrested for drug crimes following a long car chase.