A
residence in the 4600 block of Marshall Avenue had been on the radar of Eugene
Police Street Crimes Unit and EPD Patrol for several months. The two units
combined efforts in the area and the eventual result was six suspects charged
and the seizure of two machine guns, handguns, a stolen gun, a trainer hand
grenade, drugs, and stolen property.
On May
30, at approximately 2 p.m., SCU and Patrol observed numerous people coming and
going from the location. The first arrest was of Alicia Kay Treon, age 45, who was found in
possession of methamphetamine. She was charged with Possession of a Controlled
Substance Methamphetamine.
A while later a
vehicle was observed parking at the house, then individuals loaded it with
boxes. SCU conducted a traffic stop at 5045 Barger Avenue for an
infraction. In the vehicle were the driver, Harley David Bichler, age 30, of Eugene, and passengers
Billy Ray Dickerson, age 59, of Eugene, and Rebekah Lynn Burrell, age 39. It turned out during an inventory search the boxes
containing numerous firearms (several handguns and long rifles to include two
fully automatic machine guns). One of the handguns was found to be stolen. In
addition to the firearms a "training" hand grenade was
found. Metro Explosives Disposal Unit responded to safely remove that as
well as a few other items. Information on charges for the three suspects
is below.
While this was taking
place a second vehicle was observed speeding to the Marshall Avenue residence,
then speeding away. SCU requested patrol assistance in locating the
vehicle, which had switched license plates. Patrol conducted a traffic
stop on Candlelight Drive near Royal Avenue. After contact with Daniel Steven Field, age 65, of Eugene, and further
investigation, he was charged with Unlawful Delivery and
Unlawful Possession of Heroin.
SCU along with several
patrol officers attempted to hail the remaining occupants of the Marhall
Avenue house and during this, Levi Justin
Strike, age 36, of Eugene, was observed by officers
trying to exit out the backyard and was taken into custody. He was
charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Theft I – Firearm, Unlawful
Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Machine Gun, Unlawful
Possession of a Controlled Substance Methamphetamine.
Patrol remained on
scene all night while SCU gained a search warrant and that warrant was served
today. Eugene Police Evidence Unit was on scene to process evidence. The SCU
located eight stolen items from seven separate case numbers. The stolen
property included laptop computers, cellular phones, power tools and a
bicycle. SCU also located what might possibly be a methamphetamine lab in
the garage, but this investigation is ongoing and has not been confirmed.
Arrest
Information:
Alicia Kay Treon, age 45, Possession of a Controlled
Substance Methamphetamine
Harley David Bichler, age 30, of Eugene, Unlawful Possession of a
Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Machine Gun
Rebekah Lynn Burrell, age 39, Unlawful
Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a
Machine Gun
Levi Justin Strike, age 36, of Eugene, Felon in Possession of a
Firearm, Theft I – Firearm, Unlawful Possession
of a Firearm, Unlawful
Possession of a Machine Gun, Unlawful
Possession of a Controlled Substance Methamphetamine
Billy Ray Dickerson, age 59, of Eugene, Carry a Concealed Weapon
Daniel Steven Field, age 65, of Eugene, Delivery of a
Controlled Substance Heroin ,Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance
Heroin. DCS Heroin
Eugene Police
Street Crimes Unit
The SCU has been focusing on prolific offenders, who are identified through intelligence-based policing, public tips and other sources. They have been proactively responding across the city to quality of life issues as they arise, using all available resources and partners such as community groups, neighborhood associations and city services.
The
unit makes a dynamic difference in a variety of public safety issues including
on emerging crimes and neighborhood livability issues. This team creates
capacity within the organization to address and solve problems throughout the
city of Eugene. SCU is a tangible outcome of the one-time,18-month bridge
funding by Eugene City Council that is dedicated to targeting immediate and
acute community safety system issues while working toward mission-critical
enhancements that need to be addressed through a longer-term and broader
community safety initiative. The unit currently consists of a lieutenant, a sergeant
and four officers. The team will expand to include another sergeant and four
additional officers as staffing allows.