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Stoned Roseburg Man Accused of Shooting at Cars on I-5 Before Police Stop Him With Spike Strips Crime & Courts By Lucille McNamara On Mar 11, 2026 ROSEBURG, Ore. — A “stoned” man, who told police that cars were following him, allegedly began shooting at vehicles on Interstate 5 in Roseburg on Saturday night. Three vehicles were involved in the shooting, and the driver of one reported that a bullet had lodged just above his seat and that his back window had been shot out. State Police and Sheriff’s Deputies were Involved in a High- Speed Chase After the shooting incident, Roseburg resident, John Deptuch (57) was then involved in a high-speed chase before Oregon State Police and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies managed to stop him using spike strips. Tidings Insight The chase mattered because police were trying to stop a driver accused of firing at traffic on Interstate 5, not just a routine impaired driving case. Deptuch was taken into custody and is now facing multiple charges, including first-degree attempted assault and driving under the influence of intoxicants. Tidings Context In Oregon, attempted first degree assault means prosecutors allege a substantial step toward causing serious physical injury with a deadly or dangerous weapon. Law enforcement officers seized a bong, dabs, and a bag of marijuana from Deptuch’s vehicle. Douglas County Roseburg Southern Oregon Share Twitter Facebook ReddIt WhatsApp Pinterest Email