West Springfield Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, July 3

Good morning! It’s July 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds breaking for sun in West Springfield

Today will be low clouds followed by sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 82 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.

Looking ahead: Very warm from Sunday to Friday

Top news from nearby

Market of Choice CEO Rick Wright, who died at 62, significantly impacted Lane County through his business acumen, philanthropy, and mentorship, supporting local food businesses and founding the Angel Hair Foundation.

Friends, family remember how Market of Choice CEO Rick Wright quietly changed lives

By Vanessa Salvia

Jul 3, 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

• There was an assault incident near 3333 Riverbend Dr in Springfield at 1 a.m. on July 3.
   
• There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 100 block of Hayden Bridge Way at 11 p.m. on July 2.
   
• A person was arrested for being disorderly near 2900 Gateway St., Springfield at 10 p.m. on July 2.
   
• Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 2750 Gateway St. in Springfield at 10 p.m. on July 2.
   
• A trespassing incident occurred near the 4700 block of Franklin Blvd. at 9 p.m. on July 2.
   
• There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 1300 block of W Quinalt St. at 8 p.m. on July 2.
   
• A DUI arrest happened near 4095 Main St. in Springfield at 6 p.m. on July 2.
   
• A theft was reported near 215 W C St. in Springfield at 5 p.m. on July 2.
   
• There was a family custodial interference incident near the Lane County area at 5 p.m. on July 2.
   
• There was a motor vehicle incident with no injuries reported near South 8th Street and South A Street in Springfield at 3 p.m. on July 2.
   
• A theft was reported near 2525 Olympic St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on July 2.
   
• A person was arrested for criminal trespassing near 217 42nd St., Springfield, at 3 p.m. on July 2.
   
• There was a theft on July 2 at 2 p.m. near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield.
   
• There was a report of suspicious conditions near the 4100 block of Franklin at 2 p.m. on July 2.
   
• Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 36th Street and Commercial Avenue in Springfield at 2 p.m. on July 2.
   
• Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 1335 B St. in Springfield at noon on July 2.
   
• Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 310 42nd St. in Springfield at noon on July 2.
   
• An abandoned vehicle was found around noon on July 2 near the 1500 block of Fairview Dr.
   
• There was a criminal trespassing incident near the 1400 block of Harbor Dr at 11 a.m. on July 2.
   
• There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 1400 block of W Quinalt St. at 10 a.m. on July 2.
   
• A theft was reported near 1920 Olympic St. in Springfield at 10 a.m. on July 2.
   
• A person was arrested for criminal trespassing near Cardinal Way and Riverbend Dr in Springfield at 10 a.m. on July 2.
   
• A theft was reported at 8 a.m. on July 2 near 2730 Gateway St., Springfield.
   
• A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 3333 Riverbend Dr in Springfield at 8 a.m. on July 2.
   
• There was a threat and harassment incident near the 3200 block of Partridge Way at 6 a.m. on July 2.
   
• There was a report of criminal mischief near 714 W Quinalt St. in Springfield at 9 a.m. on July 1.
   
• Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 344 A St. in Springfield at 8 a.m. on July 1.
   
• A report about suspicious conditions was taken at 8 a.m. on July 1 near 4041 E 16th Ave., Eugene.
   
• There was a report of livestock running loose near Laurel Ave. at 8 a.m. on July 1.
   
• A theft from a vehicle was reported at 7 a.m. on July 1 near 2080 19th St., Springfield.
   

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. Detours are in place. Laura Street in Springfield is under construction from mile post .120 to .339 for utility relocations and upgrades, expected to finish by December 31. Southbound Laura Street is closed to through traffic until about August 31, with access from Lindale Drive also closed. Northbound traffic remains open, with detours and temporary signs in place. S 18th Street will be closed on July 19 for maintenance, with minimal traffic impact expected. From June to September, Lane County and the City of Springfield are applying a slurry seal to various streets to improve durability. The impact on traffic is expected to be low. Affected streets include: – 16th Street and cul de sac – Delrose Avenue – 17th Street – Vera Drive – 15th Street – Yolanda Avenue and cul de sac – Grand Vista Drive – 14th Street – Hayden Bridge Road and cul de sac – Otto Street – N 14th Place – Cheek Street – N 17th Place and cul de sac – Yenta Avenue – Rambling Drive – Fireside Court – Mellowood Court – Lawnridge Avenue – Greenbriar Street – Wemberly Way – Bradley Way – Harvest Lane – Bonnie Lane – Lomond Drive and Avenue – 23rd Street – Loch Drive – 20th Street – Firth Avenue – Ranch Corral Drive – Ranch Drive – Corral Drive – 27th Street – Canterbury Street – Burlington Avenue – 28th Street – 21st Street – Locust Street – El Bonita Place – Viewmont Avenue – Rhododendron Street – Daphne Street For a map of the affected streets, visit www.LaneCountyOR.gov/RoadConstruction.
   

Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.