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New details on the incident. Two articles via KMED radio and the Bill Meyers show. Since the victims name was released in the media (the acticles themselves) I did not redact it.
http://www.kmed.com/pages/landing?3-9-10-EX-ODOT-EMPLOYEE-TAKEN-INTO-PROTE=1&blockID=194001&feedID=133
3-9-10 EX-ODOT EMPLOYEE TAKEN INTO PROTECTIVE CUSTODY AFTER MPD & SWAT MONITOR HIM SUNDAY FOR BUYING GUNS
Concerns about an Oregon Department of Transportation employee who purchased several guns after being placed on leave prompted law enforcement across Southern Oregon to step in. Negotiators and a SWAT team from Medford police safely took a man whose name wasn't released into protective custody Monday morning. He was taken to Rogue Valley Medical Center for a mental-health evaluation. The man recently had been placed on administrative leave from his job and was "very disgruntled," . ODOT Communications Director Patrick Cooney said there were administrative, personnel matters involved that limited what the department could discuss. Medford police Lt. Bob Hansen said in two days, the man bought a Heckler & Koch .45-caliber universal self-loading handgun, a Walther .380-caliber handgun and an AK-47 assault rifle, . All of those firearms were purchased legally, with required record checks by the Oregon State Police. Authorities were "extremely concerned" that the man may have been planning to retaliate against his employers.
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http://www.kmed.com/pages/landing?3-11-10-ODOT-WORKER-ASKS-POLICE-FOR-RETU=1&blockID=195693&feedID=133
3-11-10 ODOT WORKER ASKS POLICE FOR RETURN OF SEIZED GUNS
David Pyle, the Medford man involved in Monday's SWAT team action, is requesting the return of his seized firearms. In the Monday morning incident, Pyles was taken into custody for a mental health evaluation, and later released. His firearms were seized by Medford police, however no charges were filed.
Pyle was reportedly placed on administrative leave from his position at the Oregon Department of Transportation, and has been working from home. Law enforcement officials had expressed concerns regarding his mental state after the work action, and that he had purchased a number of handguns shortly thereafter.
Kevin Starrett of Oregon Firearms Federation tells KMED news that Pyle explained to him that he had received a tax refund, and had been in the market for the firearms for some time.
The following is the email text:
Dear Detective Sergeant Clauson & Detective Ford:
I am writing to respectfullyrequest and demandthe immediate return of the personal property I understand and allege was taken from my residence on Monday, March 8, 2010 by the Medford Police Department. I would appreciate the MefordPD's returning my personal property to me today at my home at your earliest convenience. If it is more convenient for you and the public tax payer's dime, I am also available after 5 p.m. today, to come down to the Medford Police Station to acquire my personal property.
I appreciate the Medford Police Department's immediate attentionto this request. Please replyby a written statement tothis correspondence,if you have questions regarding this e-mail. Thank you.
Respectfully,
David J. Pyle