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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Since You Asked: Wimer Dam fish salvage yields nada natives ... Possible links between dead Oregon man, missing women investigated ... Cemetery tour highlights drifters, saloon keepers ... Since You Asked: Wimer Dam fish salvage yields nada natives ... Possible links between dead Oregon man, missing women investigated ... Cemetery tour highlights drifters, saloon keepers ... Oregon traveler who was detained in East Timor headed home Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 3, 2015 at 9:59 AM Posted Mar. 3, 2015 at 9:59 AM » Social News PORTLAND — An American traveler detained for months in East Timor has been released by the government of that Southeast Asia country and has boarded a plane to begin her trip home, a U.S senator from Oregon said late Monday. Stacey Addison, 41, of Portland has gotten her passport back and has begun her return to Oregon, said Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. "This is terrific news for Stacey, for her family, and for all the Oregonians who have followed Stacey's story and helped support her from afar," Merkley said in a statement that was echoed by Sen Ron Wyden and Rep. Greg Walden. The globe-trotting veterinarian was released from prison in East Timor in late December. She was arrested in September after sharing a taxi with a stranger who asked the driver to stop so he could pick up a package. Police stopped the taxi, determined the package contained methamphetamine and took everyone to the station. Addison was released from jail after a few days, but was ordered to remain in East Timor during the investigation. Then, in October, a prosecutor persuaded a court to rescind Addison's conditional release, and she was taken to a women's prison despite not being charged with a crime. Merkley offered special thanks to Karen Stanton, the U.S. ambassador to East Timor, saying she had "worked tirelessly" to secure the release. He also thanked East Timor's ambassador to the United States, Domingos Sarmento Alves, and "other officials in East Timor who facilitated this wonderful outcome."   Walden spoke with President Barack Obama in January and last week with Secretary of State John Kerry about Addison’s situation. Bernadette Kero, Addision’s mother, lives in Klamath Falls. Walden met with her in December in Klamath Falls. After her release from prison, Addison was reported staying at the guest house of former President Jose Ramos-Horta. Addison has been traveling the world since January 2013, starting in Antarctica. — Associated Press MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 3, 2015 at 9:59 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501