September 23, 2023 6:30 a.m. 

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public in locating 47-year Michael Paul Scholes who was reported missing on September 15th.

Lieutenant Brad O’Dell said associates report that Scholes hasn’t been heard from since June 17th.

Scholes was last known to be living in his Dodge Caravan with Oregon license plate 575BQM. There is a large white/grey roof mounted cargo bin on the vehicle. Scholes is believed to be accompanied by his adult female Blue Heeler dog. He has been known to frequent the Drain, Yoncalla, and Cottage Grove communities.

Scholes is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 125 pounds with brown/gray hair and blue eyes.

O’Dell said anyone who has seen Scholes or his vehicle is asked to contact DCSO at 440-4464.