DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating 47-year-old Michael Paul Scholes who was reported missing on September 15, 2023. Associates report he hasn’t been heard from since June 17, 2023. He was last known to be living in his Dodge Caravan with Oregon license plate 575BQM. There is a large white/grey roof mounted cargo bin on the vehicle. Scholes is believed to be accompanied by his adult female Blue Heeler dog. He has been known to frequent the Drain, Yoncalla, and Cottage Grove communities. Scholes is described as 5’04”, 125 lbs, with brown/gray hair and blue eyes. Anyone who has seen Scholes or his vehicle is requested to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 440-4464 referencing DCSO Case #23-3658.
