Oregon woman sentenced for burglaries during wildfires

Published October 15, 2021 5:01 am

OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — A 35-year-old Oregon woman was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for her role in burglaries that happened while residents were evacuated from wildfires over Labor Day weekend in 2020. Sandy Faye Lenox pleaded guilty last month to burglary, theft, and attempted burglary. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation began on September 11, 2020, when deputies were patrolling evacuation zones during the wildfires. They found several suspects, including Lenox and James Dean Shotwell. Authorities say the two stole gas-powered generators, tools, leaf blowers, and a gas can. Both were arrested and charged with theft and burglary.

Article Topic Follows: AP Washington

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.