EUGENE, Ore. — A former Eugene police officer has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to domestic violence-related charges stemming from an off-duty incident in 2024, the Lane County District Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday.
Joshua Lucas West, 40, was charged with strangulation and recklessly endangering another person following a domestic violence incident on September 7, 2024, at his home in Springfield. According to prosecutors, the victims included West’s then-girlfriend and another family member. At the time of the incident, West was employed by the Eugene Police Department but was not on duty.
West was arrested by Springfield police shortly after the alleged assault and subsequently entered a three-month inpatient treatment program designed for law enforcement officers and veterans dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues.
On April 17, 2025, West pleaded guilty to one count of misdemeanor strangulation and one count of recklessly endangering another person. Prosecutors said the felony charge of strangulation was reduced to a misdemeanor in part because West took responsibility for his actions shortly after his arrest, including sending a message to family members apologizing and acknowledging his wrongdoing.
At a sentencing hearing held on April 23, West was sentenced to 10 days in jail and three years of supervised probation. As part of his plea agreement, West also agreed to forfeit his certification with the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST), which is required to serve as a police officer in the state. Additionally, he surrendered all firearms and agreed to abide by conditions related to domestic violence and alcohol abuse treatment during his probation period.
West is no longer employed by the Eugene Police Department. His departure and the resolution of his case mark the end of his career in law enforcement.
The Lane County District Attorney’s Office emphasized that the plea deal ensures West will no longer serve in any policing role in Oregon and subjects him to accountability measures while also recognizing his efforts to seek treatment and take responsibility for his actions.
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