On April 30, 2023, a homicide occurred in the Green District of Roseburg, Oregon, resulting in the death of 52-year-old Tonya Cathleen Ball. The incident was reported around 2:30 p.m. when 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call about a homicide at a residence in the 4000-block of Carnes Road. Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, along with officers from the Winston and Roseburg Police Departments, responded to the scene.
Upon arriving at the residence, law enforcement officers
detained a man identified as 45-year-old William James Tiemann of Roseburg. Inside the residence, they found Tonya Cathleen Ball, who had suffered fatal injuries.
Tiemann was subsequently booked into the Douglas County Jail on a charge of Second-Degree Murder. The Douglas County Major Crimes Team, which includes investigators from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Roseburg Police Department, and Oregon State Police, is leading the investigation in consultation with the Douglas County District Attorney's Office.
In the course of the legal proceedings, Tiemann's charges evolved. He later pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter with a firearm, first-degree assault with a firearm, and second-degree assault in connection with Tonya Ball's death. The investigation and subsequent legal actions highlight the collaborative effort between local law enforcement agencies and the judicial system in addressing the homicide.
