West Springfield Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, July 8

Good morning! It’s July 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and hot in West Springfield

Today will be mostly sunny and hot; possible danger of dehydration and heatstroke while doing strenuous activities. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 93 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11).

Looking ahead: A heat wave starting Friday

West Springfield news

Recent rescues on the Willamette and McKenzie rivers underscore their dangers. Swift currents and hidden debris pose risks. Authorities stress wearing life jackets, as misconceptions about river safety persist. Education and proper gear are crucial for safety.

Holiday weekend rescues underscore wild dangers of city rivers 

By Ashli Blow

Jul 8, 2025

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents

Read on to see the details about each item…

Community crime report

• A person was arrested for criminal trespassing near Cardinal Way and Riverbend Dr in Springfield at 3 a.m. on July 8.
   
• A person was arrested for driving with a suspended license near I-105 Westbound and Mohawk Boulevard in Springfield at midnight on July 8.
   
• A motor vehicle incident with no injuries was reported near the 4197 block of Franklin Blvd. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on July 7.
   
• Police are trying to find information about an incident that happened at 10 p.m. on July 7 near 31st Street and V Street in Springfield.
   
• Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 12th Street and Main Street in Springfield at 10 p.m. on July 7.
   
• There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 1500 block of Hayden Bridge Rd at 9 p.m. on July 7.
   
• There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 1400 block of W Quinalt St. at 9 p.m. on July 7.
   
• Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 75 D St. in Springfield at 8 p.m. on July 7.
   
• There was an animal complaint near the 35200 block of Camp Creek at 7 p.m. on July 7.
   
• Police found illegal items on July 7 at 6 p.m. near 2211 Laura St., Springfield.
   
• A theft by deception was reported at 3 p.m. on July 7 near the I-105 eastbound off-ramp and 42nd Street in Springfield.
   
• A hit and run was reported near 1499 Mohawk Blvd. in Springfield at 3 p.m. on July 7.
   
• A theft was reported near 987 Kruse Way in Springfield at 3 p.m. on July 7.
   
• A report of lost property was made near 4168 Richland St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on July 7.
   
• There was a report of criminal mischief near 1145 35th St. in Springfield at noon on July 7.
   
• A theft was reported near 355 S A St. in Springfield at 11 a.m. on July 7.
   
• Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 344 A St. in Springfield at 11 a.m. on July 7.
   
• A found property report was made at 11 a.m. on July 7 near 3725 Jasper Rd, Springfield.
   
• There was a motor vehicle incident with no injuries reported near 14th Street and E Street in Springfield at 8 a.m. on July 7.
   
• A theft from a vehicle was reported around 8 a.m. on July 7 near the 400 block of Depue St. in Springfield.
   
• A nuisance vehicle was towed near 28th St. and R St. in Springfield at 7 a.m. on July 7.
   
• A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 1300 Mohawk Blvd. in Springfield at 8 p.m. on July 3.
   
• There was a hit-and-run reported near Mohawk Blvd. and G St. in Springfield at 6 p.m. on July 3.
   
• A vehicle was towed due to a traffic incident near the 3100 block of Partridge Way at 5 p.m. on July 3.
   
• There was a report of an unknown motor vehicle incident near 5000 Franklin Blvd. in Eugene at 2 p.m. on July 3.
   
• There was a car crash with unknown injuries near Franklin Blvd. at 2 p.m. on July 3.
   
• There was an assault reported near 3333 Riverbend Dr in Springfield at 1 p.m. on July 3.
   
• There was a disturbance involving a dispute around noon on July 3 near the 4700 block of Franklin Blvd.
   
• A traffic incident blocked a driveway near the 400 block of E 19th Ave. at noon on July 3.
   
• Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 1836 S A St. in Springfield at 11 a.m. on July 3.
   
• An abandoned vehicle was found near the 2300 block of Rose Blossom Dr at 11 a.m. on July 3.
   
• There was a motor vehicle incident with no injuries reported near the 2100 block of Centennial Blvd. in Springfield at 11 a.m. on July 3.
   
• A vehicle hit a pedestrian near 650 Q St. in Springfield at 10 a.m. on July 3.
   
• A criminal trespassing incident happened around 10 a.m. on July 3 near the 1400 block of Mississippi Ave.
   
• There was a report of an unknown motor vehicle incident near 2659 Olympic St. in Springfield at 10 a.m. on July 3.
   
• There was a report of a disorderly person near D Street and Pioneer Parkway West in Springfield at 9 a.m. on July 3.
   
• A found property report was made at 8 a.m. on July 3 near Pioneer Parkway East and D Street in Springfield.
   
• There was a family criminal mistreatment incident near Lane County at 8 a.m. on July 3.
   
• Police served a warrant and made an arrest near Main St. and 16th St. in Springfield at 7 a.m. on July 3.
   
• A forgery report was made near 1279 35th St. in Springfield at 6 a.m. on July 3.
   
• A person was stopped and given a warning near 230 4th St. in Springfield at 2 p.m. on July 2.
   
• Police served a warrant at 5 a.m. on July 1 near 6 Hayden Bridge Way, Springfield.
   
• A person was stopped by the police near Franklin Blvd. at 1 a.m. on July 1.
   
• There was an illegal fire reported near E 15th Ave. at 11 p.m. on June 30.
   
• There was a criminal trespassing incident near the 4700 block of Franklin Blvd. at 9 p.m. on June 30.
   

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

• Long-term projects: Mill Street is currently one-way northbound between Main Street and Centennial Boulevard due to reconstruction work, with detours in place. On Laura Street in Springfield, construction is affecting the area from milepost .120 to .339, with southbound traffic closed from June 16 to about August 31. Northbound traffic remains open, and detours are available. S 18th Street will be closed on July 19 for maintenance, with minimal traffic impact expected. From June to September, a slurry seal will be applied to 20th Street and nearby streets, with low traffic impact. A map of affected streets is available online.
   

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