- Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement and fire agencies. Incident details, which may not always be available from agencies in time for publication in our weekly paper edition, are often updated online at sweethomenews.com as information becomes available. Addresses provided generally denote the location of the incident or arrest, occasionally indicating the origin of the call.
- It is crucial to emphasize that our reporting of an individual’s arrest or citation for a crime does not imply guilt. Determination of guilt can only be established through legal proceedings in court. We commit significant effort to following through as cases move through the judicial process.
- Following is a list of abbreviations that may appear in our log reports: LCSO (Linn County Sheriff’s Office); SHPD (Sweet Home Police Department); OSP (Oregon State Police); LCCC (Linn County Circuit Court); LCJC (Linn County Justice Court); SHMC (Sweet Home Municipal Court); LMC (Lebanon Municipal Court); AMC (Albany Municipal Court); LCS (Linn County Supervisory), OSPB (Oregon State Parole Board), FTA (failure to appear); FTC (failure to comply), DV (domestic violence). A roman numeral listed after a charge means that the charge is that numbered-degree: theft I (first-degree theft).
July 26
12:53 a.m. – Suzanne Marie Stroud, 65, arrested on LCCC warrant for FTA in attempted assault case, 1400 block Long St. Cited and released.
9:31 a.m. – Caller reported trail camera stolen from 1200 block 47th Ave. Officer responded, report taken.
12:44 p.m. – Caller reported she was suffering from Alzheimer’s, 1500 block Tamarack. Officer responded, caller transported to hospital by medics.
1:03 p.m. – Johnny Lee Stone, 33, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrants for FTC in initiating false report case, FTA in trespass case. Cited to appear Aug. 27.
6:40 p.m. – Caller reported spotting cougar in area of 1200 block 40th Ave. Officer responded, unable to locate animal.
9:23 p.m. – Caller reported female camping in Sankey Park, 877 14th Ave. Officer rescinded, advised female of where she could camp for night.
11:12 p.m. – Caller reported male violating restraining order, 1400 block 24th Ave. Officer responded by phone, report taken. Investigation continuing.
July 25
12:55 a.m. – David Arroyo-Sandoval, 44, arrested on LMC warrant for probation violation in theft case, 3000 block Main St. Cited and released.
1:14 a.m. – Caller reported that his friend had just been chased by two cougars in area of Mountain View Rd./Jefferson St. Officer responded but did not locate animals.
3:54 a.m. – Leslie Renee Maynard, 52, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in harassment case, 1100 block 13th Ave. Cited and released.
12:51 p.m. – Lynette Irene Johnson arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal driving case. Cited to appear Aug. 13.
2:06 p.m. – Lorea Bier arrested on LCSO warrant for contempt, AMC warrant for contempt, Marion County warrant for FTA in attempted aggravated harassment case, 3500 block Juniper St. Cited and released.
4:22 p.m. – Caller reported female driver hit fence in 1500 block 47th Ave., then left scene.
8:00 p.m. – Corey Alan Smith, 60, arrested on SHMC warrant for failure to perform duties of a driver, LMC warrant for contempt of court in driving while suspended case, AMC warrant for FTC in contempt of court case, LCCC warrant for FTA in possession of controlled substance case. 1500 block Main St. Cited and released.
10:30 p.m. – Caller reported juveniles drinking alcohol in parking lot at Thriftway, 621 Main St. Officer responded, contacted group who were counseled for their behavior, advised to leave.
July 24
1:07 a.m. – Kristina Larizza Boswell, 40, arrested on LMC warrant for probation violations, 100 block Holley Rd. Arrest followed report that female had broken into a home and was refusing to leave. Cited and released.
6:42 a.m. – Dalton Rhys Orr, 29, cited for city noise ordinance violation, 5500 block Nandina St.
11:09 a.m. – Hunter Ariel Ringheimer, 31, arrested on SHMC warrants for FTA in theft case, FTC in hit and run case, and contempt of court, and LCJC warrant for driving while suspended. Bradley Allen Bowman, 29, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case, LMC warrant for FTA in theft case. Clark Mill Road/railroad tracks. Both cited and released. During arrest officer located drug paraphernalia. Report taken.
2:19 p.m. – Caller reported cellphone stolen in Sweet Home area. Report taken for theft I.
3:36 p.m. – William Lee Phillips, 42, arrested at Skate Park on LCCC warrant for FTA in criminal misconduct case, AMC warrant for FTA in trespass case, 1957 Long St. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
8:20 p.m. – Caller reported individual walking around parking lot at Mr. Lucky’s Deli, 1207 Long St., carrying firearm. Requested extra patrol.
9:57 p.m. – Thomas Daniel Elmer, 54, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case, 3200 block Main St. Cited and released.
10:09 p.m. – Skyler Steven Daniel Sills, 23, arrested for speed racing, 70/45, and Daven Lee True, 24, cited for speed racing, 70/45, arrested for criminal driving, Main St./42nd Ave. Both cited and released.
July 23
1:46 a.m. – Shay Cameron Kepler, 28, arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in theft case, 800 block Mountain View Rd. Cited and released.
7:49 a.m. – Taylor Ray Plummer arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal conspiracy case. Cited to appear Aug. 13.
3:23 p.m. – Caller reported that friend had pulled a firearm and threatened him an hour before and friend’s mother was now threatening him. 1000 block 13th Ave. Officer responded. Report taken for menacing. Investigation continuing.
8:39 a.m. – Jered Douglas Roebuck, 28, arrested on LMC warrant for probation violation in driving while suspended case. 1500 block Main St. Cited and released.
10:29 a.m. – Caller reported neighbor hit his trailer, took off. 3100 block Main St. Officer responded, report taken for MVC-non-injury. Damage under $2,500. Information exchanged.
3:23 p.m. – Caller reported that a friend had threatened him with a firearm and he was now receiving threats over the phone, 1000 block 13th Ave. Officer responded, investigation continuing. Report taken.
5:03 p.m. – Landon Frank Gerard, 49, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in trespassing case. SHPD, 1950 Main St. Cited to appear Aug. 13.
5:52 p.m. – Timothy Dean Morgan, 23, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in trespassing case, SHPD, 1950 Main St. Cited to appear Aug. 13.
July 22
8:36 p.m. – Multiple callers reported large amounts of black smoke in area of 1600 block 18th Ave. Smoke was from vehicle on fire in area of Pleasant Valley Rd./Red Baron Lane, to which Sweet Home Fire responded.
10:49 a.m. – Caller reported that female has been calling him again and asked for officer to speak with her, 1600 block Elm St. (Daily calls to police recorded pertaining to this location in logs over past five days, most involving reports of telephonic harassment.) Officer responded. Report taken for telephonic harassment.
12:48 p.m. – Crash reported in area of Main St./Clark Mill Rd. Motorcycle and vehicle. Operators were Robert Campbell and Gertrude Collingwood. Campbell transported by medics. Report taken for MVC-injury. Estimated damage over $2,500.
2:44 p.m. – Robert Clyde Lott, 64, arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in DUII case, 1100 block 12th Ave., after caller reported individuals setting up camp under gazebo in that area. They were told to move along. Lott cited and released.
3:22 p.m. – Jason Dale Roy Avery, 32, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant for FTC in harassment case. Cited to appear Aug. 13.
4:52 p.m. – Caller reported bike stolen from 1900 block Main St. Officer responded, report taken for theft II. Black BMX bike estimated value $800.
9:22 p.m. – Zachery Todd Pickle, 21, arrested for criminal mischief II, Hwy. 228/1st Ave. Arrest came after caller reported male punching mailboxes in area. Cited and released.
July 21
8:43 a.m. – Caller reported burglary in 1200 block 46th Ave. Missing were dog clippers and box with cash, valued at estimated $900. Officer responded, report taken for burglary I, theft II.
12:49 a.m. – Female warned for illegal camping, 51100 block Quartzville Rd.
12:51 a.m. – Illegal camp issued warning. 51100 block Quartzville Rd.
9:26 a.m. – Nikolas Mikol Teoli, 22, arrested for theft III after caller reported individuals stole candy bars valued at $9 from Thriftway, 621 Main St. Teoli trespassed from location, cited and released.
3:11 p.m. – David Ralph VanEpps, 66, arrested on LCCC warrant for probation violation in assault case and two LCCC warrants for FTA in contempt of court cases, following report from Sun Motel that individual was harassing female at that location, 3026 Main St. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
4:29 p.m. – Caller reported male hit him with his vehicle, then left scene, 500 block Surrey Lane. Report taken, investigation continuing.
7:25 p.m. – Caller reported he put cover on his chickens and a neighbor cut it. Officer responded, information noted at request of caller.
8:01 p.m. – Kyle Zane Overson arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal driving case. Cited to appear Aug. 13.