October 26, 2026 10:40 a.m.  

Roseburg Police jailed a man for a reported assault incident on Saturday night.

An RPD report said at 10:00 p.m. officers responded to a disturbance involving the 26-year-old suspect and a victim near the intersection of Southeast Stephens Street and Southeast Blakely Avenue. The suspect had allegedly pushed the victim resulting in her hitting her head on the concrete sidewalk. The suspect ran from the scene and was later found by officers. He was ultimately apprehended and transported to CHI Mercy Medical Center after a taser deployment by a deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

The victim was also transported to Mercy for her injuries. After being medically cleared, the suspect was transported to corrections. He was charged with fourth-degree assault and violation of a release agreement. The man was detained without bail.