Arrested on 33 Counts, Sept. 26

On July 19th, 2017, an Oregon State Trooper (OSP)stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Due to evidence found during the traffic stop, an investigation was conducted on the driver and his recent activities. The Trooper, with the assistance of OSP Criminal Detectives, determined the man had been shoplifting and returning “Abreva” cold sore medication for cash at numerous Bi-Marts throughout Oregon and Washington. The investigation gathered evidence in paper documents, surveillance video and a search warrant for the suspect’s computer. The evidence showed the suspect made at least 33 returns of stolen Abreva to Oregon Bi-Mart stores, to the value approximately $4,281.00. On September 23rd, 2017, the suspect, 74 year old Terrence Lee LIDDELL, a Lane County resident was interviewed and admitted to the shoplifting and returns. He also showed the investigators the printer and stolen Bi-Mart printer paper he used to produce the forged receipts for the returns. The man was arrested and lodged on 33 counts of Theft I, Forgery I and Possession of a Forged Instrument.