- 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: SHPD (Sweet Home Police Department); LCSO (Linn County Sheriff’s Office); OSP (Oregon State Police); SHMC (Sweet Home Municipal Court); LMC (Lebanon Municipal Court); AMC (Albany Municipal Court); LCCC (Linn County Circuit Court); LCJC (Linn County Justice 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).
Oct. 12
8:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to report that dog was shot in 41600 block Upper Calapooia Dr. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
11:12 a.m. – Deputy located vehicle blocking timber gate in 28000 block Scott Mountain Rd. Hunters were returning to vehicle and moved it.
2:16 p.m. – Caller reported that her ex came to her residence in 1200 block Nandina St., threatened to spit in her face and took a cell phone. Officer responded. Report taken.
4:49 p.m. – Kailee Laureen Mason, 25, of Lebanon, cited for speeding, 58/35, 100 block Depot Ave., Brownsville.
5:07 p.m. – William Curtis Phillips, 19, cited for driving uninsured, Main St./18th Ave.
6:11 p.m. – Caller reported transient camp in 600 block Main St. Officer responded, contacted camper and advised them to move along.
9:28 p.m. – Caller reported that female, who had been trespassed from location in 1800 block Kalmia St., re-entered and started to caller’s friend. Officer responded, report taken.
11:50 p.m. – Intoxicated citizen reported her car was stolen, 200 block N. Main St. Deputy determined that the situation was a civil dispute and the vehicle was located. Report taken.
Oct. 11
7:20 a.m. – Chase Lee Davis, 33, arrested on multiple warrants from LMC, Oregon State Parole Board. Arrest came after caller reported male knocking on front door in 3500 block Juniper St. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
10:00 a.m. – Deputies recovered drugs found at gas station, 33100 block Hwy. 228, Halsey.
11:46 a.m. – Patrick Garrett Wood, 48, cited for speeding, 73/55, Hwy. 99/Lake Creek Dr.
12:08 p.m. – Deputies helped Corvallis police and Benton County Sheriff’s Office personnel in search for and arrest of robbery suspect, 1100 block Ash St., Brownsville. Further details unavailable.
12:57 p.m. – Caller reported ID was cut up at location in 1200 block 23rd Ave. Officer responded, report taken for criminal mischief II. Damage estimated at $60.
4:57 p.m. – Caller reported strange vehicle parked in driveway at Timber Landing Mobilehome Park, 3137 Main St. Officer responded, searched area but was unable to locate vehicle owner. Park manager given private property tow form to post vehicle for removal.
6:48 p.m. – Kyle Dawayne Roebuck, 30, taken into custody for mail theft that was reported on Oct. 2. Cited and released. 3000 block Main St.
7:34 p.m. – Kyle Dawayne Roebuck, 30, arrested on SHMC warrants for FTA in two trespassing cases. Cited and released at SHPD, 1950 Main St.
Oct. 10
4:52 a.m. – Overdose reported in 2500 block Long St. Officer responded. Female transported to hospital by medics.
8:11 a.m. – Kagen Joe Coweart, 22, arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrant for FTA in menacing case. Cited to appear Nov. 12
8:47 a.m. – Criminal mischief reported in 40200 block Crawfordsville Dr. Report taken.
9:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to disturbance in 45200 block Wiley Creek Dr. Incident involved “heated argument about hunting.” Both parties described the other as the aggressor, but neither could provide evidence of that, according to LCSO. No further action.
10:35 a.m. – Deputies took report of missing female in 37400 block Hwy. 228, Brownsville. Investigation ongoing. Further details not available.
10:46 a.m. – Caller reported someone hit her car in parking lot at Safeway, 1540 Main St. Officer responded, contacted parties, information exchanged. No injuries reported. Damage under $2,500.
1:25 p.m. – Caller reported someone spray painted her fence in 1900 block 18th Ave. Officer responded, report taken for criminal mischief II.
2:06 p.m. – Caller from Sweet Home Liquor Store reported female had tried to pass fake bill and then had moved to Main Street Market, across the street, 1300 block Main St. Officer responded, contacted female, seized bill. Caller declined to pursue charges.
2:59 p.m. – Caller reported person passed out in white Toyota Corolla with violation sticker on it for past hour, at least, behind Downtown Lounge, 1234 Main St., and that another person had been asleep in a silver four-door car “all day.” Officer responded, contacted both individuals, who moved on.
3:03 p.m. – John Burton Hamacher Jr. arrested by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case. Cited to appear Nov. 12.
6:00 p.m. – Caller from Foster Lake Mall, 5480 Main St., reported shoplifter. Officer responded, report taken for theft III. Loss value approximately $40.
10:01 p.m. – Hit and run reported in 34300 block Lake Creek Dr., Brownsville. Deputy investigated. Report taken.
10:38 p.m. – Sheri Yvonne Bower, 53, arrested by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office on SHMC warrant for FTA in offensive littering case. Cited to appear Nov. 12.
Oct. 9
2:45 a.m. – Caller reported male sprayed in eyes with unknown substance, 3200 block Main St. Officer responded, report taken for assault III, unlawful use of pepper spray and attempted robbery II.
8:20 a.m. – Vehicle reported stolen from 1200 block W. 5th Ave., Halsey. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
9:51 a.m. – Deputy assisted property owner in getting vehicles removed that were blocking property access gate in 28900 block Santiam Terrace Rd.
10:03 a.m. – Caller reported dog attacked two children in area of 14th Ave./Elm St. Officer responded, contacted dog owner who presented video evidence that no one had been bitten. Owner warned for dog at large.
10:19 a.m. – Brian Lee Lindsay, 37, arrested for hit and run property after crash in 1200 block 46th Ave. Also cited for driving while suspended.
11:18 a.m. – Deputy assisted with car fire in 300 block E. Blakely Ave., Brownsville.
11:49 a.m. – Caller reported being convinced by scammer to buy gift cards, 1100 block 26th Ave. Officer responded, advised caller of options.
12:22 p.m. – Deputy located litter pile on BLM land in 25100 block Little Valley Lane. Report taken.
1:40 p.m. – Stolen vehicle recovered in 200 block W. 2nd St., Halsey. Juvenile, who turned out to be runaway from Washington, arrested for unauthorized use of vehicle, criminal mischief II and was lodged at Juvenile Detention.
6:28 p.m. – Paul Donaldson, 61, cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured, 1500 block Main St.
8:44 p.m. – Caller reported that male stole soda from Thriftway, 621 Main St. Investigation continuing.
10:21 p.m. – Caller reported people arguing in area of 9th Ave./railroad tracks. Juvenile, 17, referred to Juvenile Dept. for MIP-alcohol, harassment. Transported to hospital by medics.
10:55 p.m. – Jason Allen Caso, 33, arrested for criminal mischief II after caller reported neighbor threw air conditioning unit on mother’s vehicle, 500 block Surrey Lane. Cited and released.
Oct. 8
8:04 a.m. – Jhenna Marie Lynn Lance, 31, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrants for FTA in two criminal trespassing cases. Cited to appear Nov. 12.
8:29 a.m. – Caller reported theft from 1400 block Strawberry Ridge. Officer did not find any evidence of forced entry. Caller declined to pursue theft charges.
3:23 p.m. – Kyle Zane Overson, 30, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal driving case. Cited to appear Nov. 12.
5:33 p.m. – Caller reported times stolen from mailbox, 1300 block Elm St. Report taken. Value of missing items $27.
6:11 p.m. – Belle Anway, 18, of Brownsville, arrested for DUII, reckless driving and minor in possession after she crashed her vehicle on Seven Mile Lane, west of Harrison Rd. Report taken.
6:28 p.m. – Christopher Michael Lindner, 53, arrested on LMC warrant for failure to appear, AMC warrant for contempt of court. 13th Ave./Kalmia St. Cited and released.
6:45 p.m. – Caller reported juveniles throwing rocks at new residences in area of 47th Ave./Live Oak St. Officer responded, contacted one of perpetrators and their parent, who were counseled for behavior.
8:12 p.m. – Physical altercation between male and female reported in 51400 block Quartzville Rd. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
Oct. 7
8:42 a.m. – Matthew Carl Martin arrested at Marion County Jail on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case. Cited to appear Nov. 12.
8:45 a.m. – Logan Rosenbaum, 19, of Lebanon, cited for criminal trespass while in possession of a firearm, 42200 block McDowell Creek Dr. Report taken.
9:27 a.m. – Caller from The Storage Depot, 4199 Main St., reported tent at location and asked to have occupant trespassed. Officer responded; tent unoccupied. Will check back later.
9:49 a.m. – Caller reported tents containing glass on roadway in Narrows on Hwy. 20 west of Sweet Home. Officer responded, removed items and cleaned glass off roadway.
10:49 a.m. – Steven Ballweber arrested at Safeway, 1540 Main St., on AMC warrant for FTC in contempt of court case. Cited and released.
10:58 a.m. – Kristian Winney, 20, of Sweet Home, arrested for probation violation, 46100 block Hwy. 20. Transported to Linn County Jail. Report taken.
10:59 a.m. – Caller reported vehicle driving on rim, lacking tire, in area of 1300 block Evergreen. Officer responded, unable to locate vehicle during search of area.
4:12 p.m. – Caller reported dog attacked delivery driver in 500 block Surrey Lane. Officer responded. Driver had not been bitten and did not stay till officer arrived.
4:42 p.m. – Caller reported fire in area of 17th Ave./Dogwood St. Officer responded, located fire in burn barrel. Fire was extinguished.
8:05 p.m. – Caller reported ongoing code violations in 1800 block Vine St., including vehicles on property, number of dogs on property (kennel), and vegetation issues. Violations reported to have been going on for years. City code enforcement involved.
10:53 p.m. – Deputy investigated possible trespassing in 27000 block Weber Rd., Brownsville. Situation turned out to be mental health crisis and deputy arranged with male’s family to take him to Corvallis hospital for evaluation.
Oct. 6
12:44 a.m. – Desirae Johnson, 33, of Sweet Home, and Breanna Mansell, 32, of Sweet Home, arrested on outstanding warrants, 45900 block Hwy. 20. Report taken.
3:01 a.m. – Bradley Bowman, 29, of Sweet Home, arrested on several outstanding warrants, transported to Linn County Jail. Cited to appear Oct. 22 on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case. 45200 block Hwy. 20. Report taken.
12:16 p.m. – Kayak found in 44500 block Quartzville Rd. lodged at LCSO. Report taken.
12:34 p.m. – Caller reported presence of male, who had been trespassed, in 2200 block Tamarack St. Officer responded, contacted male, who may have been experiencing mental health issue. Linn County Mental Health to reach out. Male advised to move along.
2:42 p.m. – Caller reported needle containing liquid on sidewalk in 1200 block 46th Ave. Officer responded, seized item for disposal.
3:17 p.m. – George Allen Jr., 19, of Lebanon, cited for speeding, Hwy. 20/Fairview Rd.
4:31 p.m. – Caller from Mr. Lucky’s Deli reported finding wallet with baggies appearing to contain drugs. 1207 Long St. Officer responded, items seized. Investigation ongoing.
7:04 p.m. – Caller from Chewy’s Pub and Grub reported male entered establishment bleeding and reporting he was punched. OFficer responded, report taken for assault IV.