Three Arrested After Douglas County Meth Investigation
DINT says a months-long investigation in Roseburg led to the seizure of methamphetamine, firearms and cash.
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Three people were arrested Thursday after detectives with the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team concluded what the agency described as a months-long investigation into methamphetamine distribution in Douglas County.
According to DINT, the investigation began in early 2026 after detectives received information about suspected methamphetamine distribution by James Dean Stepp, 57, of Roseburg. Detectives said they later developed evidence indicating Stepp was distributing methamphetamine throughout Douglas County.
On July 2, DINT detectives served a search warrant at Stepp’s residence in the 300 block of Kermanshah Street in Roseburg. Stepp was arrested without incident, according to the agency.
During the search, detectives reported seizing methamphetamine, a large amount of U.S. currency, evidence consistent with methamphetamine distribution, and multiple firearms.
DINT said the following people were arrested:
James Dean Stepp, 57, of Roseburg
Five counts of unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine
Five counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine
Five counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine
Six counts of felon in possession of a firearm
Jesse Dean Stepp, 29, of Roseburg
Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine
Unlawful possession of methamphetamine
Unlawful possession of a firearm
Branden Michael Mohr, 57, of Roseburg
Warrant
Unlawful possession of methamphetamine
DINT said it remains committed to investigating and disrupting the distribution of illegal narcotics throughout Douglas County.
Anyone with information about illegal drug activity may contact DINT at 541-440-4474 or submit an online tip through the agency’s website.
The Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team is a multi-jurisdictional task force made up of members from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Roseburg Police Department, Oregon State Police, Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, Bureau of Land Management, and Winston Police Department. DINT is supported by the Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area and the Douglas County Board of Commissioners.
Cover image: Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team logo. Background DINT, file photo.
