Morning Lookout: Details on 4J school psychologist accused of selling drugs online

Good morning, Lookout Eugene-Springfield,

Federal prosecutors presented more details about their case against a 4J school psychologist and two other women accused of running an online site selling methamphetamine pills and cocaine, among other drugs. All three pleaded not guilty to the charges. Jaime Adame reports.

’Tis the season for porch pirates. But data actually show a drop in property crimes in Eugene and Springfield, mirroring national trends. Michael Zhang crunched the numbers.

James Edmunson of Eugene was a state legislator and later served as chairman of the Democratic Party of Oregon. His influence and behind-the-scenes work helped tilt the state’s balance of power into Democratic hands. He died last week at age 74, and Ben Botkin spoke to several people who saw Edmunson as a mentor and friend.

Ben also sat down for a conversation with property appraiser Kimberly Westwang, who works for Lane County.

In case you missed these stories published Monday…
• Ducks’ offensive coordinator Will Stein announced as next Kentucky head coach
• As e-bike popularity zooms ahead, cities address confusion, concerns
• Community Voices: Smears of Lane County Commissioner David Loveall are attempts to silence an unconventional politician

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Judge keeps 4J school psychologist in custody in drug case

By Jaime Adame

A federal judge in Ohio on Monday, Dec. 1, ordered that a psychologist with the Eugene 4J School District be kept in custody after prosecutors presented evidence about an online site selling illicit drugs she’s alleged to have helped run with her wife from their home in Lebanon.