- 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).
Aug. 10
7:32 a.m. – Verbal disturbance reported in 44300 block Whiskey Butte Dr. Male suspect located, trespassed from location.
9:25 a.m. – Caller reported agitated male swinging club, yelling in 1400 block 24th Ave. Officer responded, parties separated and did not want to pursue charges. Simply wanted club-wielding male to leave them alone.
10:56 a.m. – Individuals living in vehicle informed they could not be parked where they were in 43100 block North River Dr. They moved on.
12:18 p.m. – Larry Dean Bergstrom, 60, of Sweet Home, arrested on warrant, 5800 block Hwy. 20. Cited to appear. Report taken.
4:37 p.m. – Adrian Joseph Baseleon, 27, of Harrisburg, cited for speeding, 90/55, failure to carry proof of current registration and proof of insurance, Hwy. 99/Lake Creek Dr., Halsey.
7:03 p.m. – Caller reported that power outage was creating issues with traffic due to lack of signal at intersection of Hwy. 228/Hwy. 20. Public works set up temporary traffic control until power returned, about two hours later.
8:02 p.m. – Deputy on marine patrol on Green Peter located illegal camp at boat-in site, 45000 block Quartzville Rd. Campfire also detected, extinguished. Occupant, who was not identified in Sheriff’s log, cited.
Aug. 9
11:58 a.m. – Michael Butler, 34, of Harrisburg, cited for speeding, 76/55, 25500 block Hwy. 99, Halsey, near substation.
5:44 p.m. – Caller reported people camping on property in 4500 block Main St. Officer responded, contacted campers who were trespassed from location. They were given one hour to get their vehicles moved.
6:51 p.m. – Cherene Brawner, 46, of Sweet Home, arrested for outstanding warrant, 30200 block Bates Lane. Cited and released. Report taken.
7:53 p.m. – Kaitlin Chandra Lagene Lay, 29, of Lebanon, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant in endangering a child case, 2300 block Harding St. Cited to appear Aug. 27.
9:03 p.m. – Deputy responded to dog complaint in 1100 block Pine St., Brownsville. Elderly couple’s dogs were getting out. Deputy to check back and “see if I can help them fix a few things to keep the dogs in.”
11:26 p.m. – Caller reported male shot with airsoft gun, then hit in head with golf club in 2400 block Main St. Officer responded, male transported to Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital by medics, report taken for assault III. Police seeking suspect.
Aug. 8
9:59 a.m. – Caller reported someone scratched his car in BiMart parking lot, 1980 Main St. Officer responded, report taken.
1:14 p.m. – Multiple callers reported female yelling, cussing, chasing people away from bus stop in area of 13th Ave./Kalmia St. Officer responded. Female experiencing mental health issues. Report forwarded to Linn County Mental Health.
1:46 p.m. – Caller reported she left cash at Wells Fargo ATM, 500 block Main St., at around 5:30 p.m. previous day. Amount missing is $150.. Cash was missing at time of call. Officer responded, report taken.
2:09 p.m. – Bryce Taylor Keenon, 28, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTA in hit and run case, FTA in giving false information case. Cited to appear Aug. 27.
3:22 p.m. – Caller reported juveniles on motorcycles and bike in 600 block Elm St. Officer responded, contacted three juveniles who left location.
3:50 p.m. – Luke David Rice, 36, arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrant for FTA in disorderly conduct case. Cited to appear Aug. 27.
8:44 p.m. – Overdose/poisoning reported in 38200 block Courtney Creek Dr., Brownsville. Non-suicidal female was convinced to allow medics to transport her to hospital.
9:57 p.m. – Heather Mae Kelly, 45, arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrants for failure to appear in six theft cases, two trespass cases and a harassment case. Cited to appear Aug. 27.
10:53 p.m. – Caller reported elderly female walking without pants in 400 block Main St. Officer responded, contacted female, who was given courtesy ride home.
Aug. 7
8:49 a.m. – Gilbert Alonzo Martinez, 49, arrested on LCCC warrants for FTA in possession of meth cases, AMC warrant for FTA in theft case, 3200 block Main St. Cited and released.
9:15 a.m. – Caller reported propane tanks stolen from Sweet Home Rodeo grounds, 4000 block Long St. Officer responded, report taken for theft II. Approximate value $600.
1:06 p.m. – Callers reported that male was trying to take back multiple items he had given them as gifts, 100 block 9th Ave. Officer responded, contacted all parties, who were advised of options. Male trespassed from location.
8:02 p.m. – Jimmy Rodger Varner, 58, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case. Cited to appear Aug. 27.
8:04 p.m. – Lisa Marie Jones, 63, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant for FTC in failure to appear case. Cited to appear Aug. 27.
7:12 p.m. – Stolen vehicle recovered in 45600 block Quartzville Rd. Gray 2006 GMC Sierra was stolen in Lacomb area a couple of weeks previously. It was found parked on the side of Quartzville Road. Investigation ongoing.
7:51 p.m. – Jimmy Rodger Varner, 58, of Sweet Home, arrested on multiple outstanding warrants, and was cited for driving while suspended and driving without insurance, 24000 block Gap Rd., Brownsville. Marie Jones, 63, of Sweet Home, arrested for outstanding warrant. Cited and released. Report taken.
8:03 p.m. – Robert Brady, 39, cited for violation of fire restrictions, 51100 block Quartzville Rd., after deputy located him with campfire.
9:25 p.m. – Jeffery Clark, 55, of Eugene, cited for violation of fire restrictions, 51100 block Quartzville Rd., after deputy located him with campfire.
10:42 p.m. – Caller reported male pointing laser at dog in 3100 block Main St. Officer responded, contacted both parties. No crimes committed.
Aug. 6
1:27 a.m. – Juvenile caller reported that he and friend were riding bikes when teens in red Toyota Tacoma older-model pickup chased them from Safeway to 1200 block Long St., at one point knocking them down. Officer responded, report taken for reckless driving.
7:18 a.m. – Citizen visited SHPD, 1950 Main St., with suspicious package that had been delivered to her residence in 600 block 5th Ave. Item seized for destruction.
9:06 a.m. – Littering violation reported in area of Wiley Creek/Whiskey Butte drives. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
10:55 a.m. – Caller reported juveniles riding ATVs on Clark Mill Rd. near railroad tracks. OFficer responded, contacted juveniles, who were advised where they should be riding ATVs, which they pushed home.
11:49 a.m. – Fraud reported in 40600 block Dew Rd. According to LCSO, T-Mobile account was opened in the victim’s name using old addresses and phone numbers. Report taken.
12:05 p.m. – Kyle Dawayne Roebuck, 30, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in trespassing case, SHPD temporary shelter, 1950 Main St. Cited and released.
2:32 p.m. – Donald Ray Walkup Jr., 30, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTA in assault case. Cited to appear Aug. 27.
3:18 p.m. – Steven Andrew Williamson, 56, arrested at Linn County Jail on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case. Cited to appear Aug. 27.
9:21 p.m. – Caller reported group of juveniles speed racing in parking lot at Thriftway, 621 Main St. Officer responded, contacted juveniles, who moved along.
11:38 p.m. – Cassandra Marie Angulo, 36, arrested at SHPD, 1950 Main St., on LMC warrant for FTC in driving while suspended case. Cited and released.
Aug. 5
11:04 a.m. – Caller reported that parked RV was making it difficult for semis to exit Bi-Mart, 1980 Main St. Officer responded, unable to contact anyone in RV.
11:39 a.m. – Marcus Wesley Hesson, 53, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTA in resisting arrest case. Cited to appear Aug. 27.
1:17 p.m. – Resident visited SHPD to report items stolen from his boat, parked in front of the owner’s home on Kalmia Street. Sometime between July 19 and 26, someone removed the cover and took two wakeboards (a Hyperlite and a Liquid Fluid), a two-person Airhead tow tube, and a tow rope. Estimated loss is about $900. Officer responded, report taken for theft II.
5:06 p.m. – Crash reported in areas of Pleasant Valley Rd./Northside Dr. Zaylee Egner, 20, cited for following too closely. Report taken.
6:24 p.m. – Possible hit and run reported in 100 block Stanard Ave. Under investigation. Report taken.
10:04 p.m. – Caller reported male was hit with “rock-hard pastry” thrown from vehicle, 4800 block Main St. Officer contacted male, who said he was fine.
11:54 p.m. – Erin Elizabeth Barstad, 45, arrested for assault IV-domestic, interfering with making report after caller contacted 911 and told dispatcher he wanted female out of house in 700 block 29th Ave. According to police, female, identified as Barstad, took phone and told Sweet Home Police dispatcher to disregard. Barstad lodged in Linn County Jail.
Aug. 4
8:49 a.m. – Caller reported female screaming at Dollar General, 1937 Main St. Officer responded, female transported by medics. Property secured for safekeeping.
8:54 a.m. – Caller reported her daughter was receiving messages from random numbers, 1600 block Dogwood St. Officer responded, contacted two senders who were warned for telephonic harassment.
10:26 a.m. – Caller reported two vehicles parked in 4900 block Maple St., one reportedly for a year, the other for three months. Officer responded, posted both for removal.
10:26 p.m. – Benjamin Farkash, 40, of Anchorage, Alaska, cited for driving while intoxicated, 1000 block W 1st St., Halsey. Report taken.
10:57 a.m. – Caller reported missing cattle in 25500 block Gap Rd. According to LCSO, there was no evidence of them being stolen, just missing off of a very large acreage of property. Neighbors keeping an eye out in case they’ve wandered onto neighboring properties.
1:15 p.m. – Caller reported 37-year-old male missing from 600 block E. 1st St., Halsey. Last seen July 30, last heard from previous day. According to LCSO, the subject’s vehicle was found in Tillamook County by a deputy. As of Friday, Aug. 8, Search and Rescue personnel were actively searching the area to locate him. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
1:49 p.m. – Single-vehicle crash reported in 42100 block North River Dr. Driver Christopher Rentz, 52, of Sweet Home, cited for driving while suspended. No injuries reported. Report taken.
5:54 p.m. – Caller reported he was hit by car about 45 minutes previously, Main St./22nd Ave. According to SHPD, the victim was not seriously injured and reported only minor soreness. The vehicle was described as a green pickup truck. Officer responded, report taken for hit and run. If anyone has information about a green pickup seen in that area around the time of the incident, police would like to hear from them.
6:39 p.m. – Kevin Michael Osberg, 37, arrested by OSP on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case. Cited to appear Aug. 31.
6:51 p.m. – Sara Kay King, 33, arrested, after she turned herself in at SHPD, 1950 Main St., on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case. Cited and released.
9:31 p.m. – Caller reported aunt took multiple pills to try to kill herself, 3200 block Main St. Officer responded, female transported to hospital by medics.
10:11 p.m. – Caller reported juveniles walking past her residence in 3200 block Main St., kicking her fence and yelling. Officer responded, unable to locate juveniles, report taken for criminal mischief III for damaged fence.
10:27 p.m. – Juan Gerardo Sanchez Jr., 38, cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured, Hwy. 228/Valley View Dr.
10:45 p.m. – Five juveniles, ages 14-17, referred to Linn County Juvenile Department for curfew violation at 12:44 a.m. on Aug. 2. SHPD, 1950 Main St.
10:47 p.m. – Officer observed juveniles throw fireworks into street in area of 18th Ave./Mountain View. Officer contacted parents, who secured fireworks.