- Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement and fire agencies. Addresses provided generally denote the location of the incident or arrest, occasionally indicating the origin of the call. 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. Also, due to space limitations in our paper editions, content may be restricted to the most recent information, and a more extensive version of the Public Safety Report will be available at sweethomenews.com.
- 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: CSO (community services officer); 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); FTA (failure to appear); FTC (failure to comply). A roman numeral listed after a charge means that the charge is that numbered-degree: theft I (first-degree theft).
Nov. 9
7:46 a.m. – Caller reported vehicle stolen from 4400 block Main St. Described as black 2007 Chevrolet Suburban with license plate 968QFN.
8:45 a.m. – Caller reported drones flying in front of his windows in 1600 block 13th Ave. Officer responded, was unable to locate drones.
12:38 p.m. – Chad Jeremy Horowitz, 54, arrested for possession of fentanyl and meth after caller reported driving complaint. Horowitz was located in a Hyundai Elantra in a parking lot in area of Milepost 3 on Hwy. 228, allegedly smoking illicit drugs when OSP trooper located him. He was cited and released to his wife, who arrived to collect the vehicle.
2:10 p.m. – Caller from Veterans Club, 580 Main St., reported female hit another female at location. Officer responded, female agreed to leave and was provided courtesy transport. Other female declined to pursue charges.
6:40 p.m. – Kyle Dawayne Roebuck, 30, arrested on LCCC warrant for FTA in mail theft cases, theft and trespass cases, and FTA in unlawful possession of meth case. Arrest followed report that male was knocking on caller’s door in 3000 block Main St. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
7:10 p.m. – Joseph Gene Salley, 53, arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in driving while suspended case. 18th Ave./railroad tracks. Cited and released.
Nov. 8
3:35 a.m. – Dustin Andrew Clarneau, 51, arrested at SHPD, 1950 Main St., on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal misconduct case, LMC warrant for FTA in trespassing case. Cited and released.
8:42 a.m. Caller reported concerns about traffic behavior in 1000 block North River Dr. Requested extra patrol.
9:37 a.m. – Katherine Marie Berghoffer, 44, arrested on AMC warrant for FTA in harassment case, 2000 block Main St. Berghoffer had asked bystander to call 911, stating she was having psychotic breakdown. She was cited and released and provided with a bus pass.
1:55 p.m. – Male told to leave county campground, after causing disturbance during previous night was slow to leave, but by time deputy arrived, he had departed. 45900 block Hwy. 20.
3:25 p.m. – Earl Clifford Goss, 67, cited for trespass II by OSP after troopers received trail camera photo of hunter on private property in 25300 block McClun Rd. According to OSP, Goss admitted to trespassing on the property.
4:06 p.m. – Medical emergency reported at 24th Ave./railroad tracks. Officer responded. Mental health issue, according to SHPD. Report taken.
4:26 p.m. – Caller reported female in 1500 block Tamarack St. having mental health crisis. Officer responded, 35-year-old female transported to Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital on police officer hold.
4:44 p.m. – Caller reported someone hit parked car in 1200 block Nandina St. Officer responded, investigation continuing.
5:31 p.m. – Hunter Gomez, 42, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case. Cited to appear Dec. 10.
Nov. 7
4:07 a.m. – Yining Wang, 51, of Eugene, cited for failing to obey traffic control device, 27600 block Hwy. 99, Halsey.
4:16 a.m. – Corrine Anne Miller, 37, of Brownsville, cited for speeding, 75/45, Bishop Way/Pearl St., Brownsville.
6:34 a.m. – SHPD responded to mental health situation in 4200 block Long St. Determined that subject was not police officer hold candidate, but will submit report to county Mental Health.
6:46 a.m. – Caller reported battery stolen from shuttle bus at Linn Transit, 880 18th Ave. OFficer responded. Report taken for theft II. Value estimated at $600.
6:51 a.m. – City code enforcement reported multiple water meters blocked blocked by briars, other debris in 5500 block Main St. Investigation ongoing.
7:01 a.m. – Caller reported ongoing issues with barking dog in 1800 block Vine St. CSO responded. Investigation pending.
7:02 a.m. – Caller reported garbage and overgrown vegetation at location in 1400 block Westwood Lane. CSO responded. Investigation pending.
7:04 a.m. – Caller reported presence of goat in 900 block 14th Ave. CSO responded, Investigation pending.
8:06 a.m. – CSO investigated downed fence in 1200 block 2nd Ave.
8:27 a.m. – Caller from Sweet Home High School 1641 Long St., reported theft of bicycle during previous night. Report taken for theft II. Value $700.
8:27 a.m. – Caller reported that someone was flying drone in 1600 block 13th Ave., hovering near his window. He agreed to call back when it was occurring. He called back at 5:29 p.m. Officer will be on alert.
9:52 a.m. – Caller from Sweet Home Library reported that female who had been excluded from location was back on property. CSO responded and requested that female be given opportunity to go to Family Assistance and Resource Center (FAC) homeless shelter in lieu of custody, but female refused FAC, stating she planned to live with parents. Officer agreed on condition that female be arrested if there are further violations.
10:00 a.m. – James Alan Wood, 40, arrested on LCCC warrant for FTA in possession of meth case, 1100 block 55th Ave. Caller had reported white Dodge Caravan parked in the middle of the street, possibly with a dog inside. Officer contacted Wood and vehicle was removed from roadway. Wood cited and released.
11:42 a.m. – Alan Courtney Eisele, 49, arrested for disorderly conduct II and for Cottage Grove police warrant for FTA in trespassing case. Callers reported male throwing his walker into traffic in area of Hwy. 20/Wiley Creek Dr. Cited and released.
2:14 p.m. – Joshua Kealohanui Ben Leslie Jr. arrested for criminal trespass II after caller from Sweet Home High School reported male in wood shop area who had been previously trespassed from location. Cited and released.
5:52 p.m. – Caller from Sun Motel, 3026 Main St., reported male at location throwing things. Officer responded, contacted male, who was given courtesy transport from location.
6:34 p.m. – Caller reported ATV accident in 2000 block Main St. Incident actually took place on property between 1980 Main St. and 1900 block Tamarack, involving stolen side-by-side. Officer responded, contacted involved teens. Investigation continuing for burglary II, criminal mischief II, criminal trespass II and unlawful use of motor vehicle. Three 15-year-old females, one 15-year-old male, and one 17-year-old male referred to Linn County Juvenile Department for charges.
Nov. 6
2:58 a.m. – Caller reported trailer stolen from area of Hwy. 20/Moose Creek Lane. Described as black and white Colman 18-foot trailer. Owners have been living in the woods in two trailers, and one was stolen while they were away. Value $500. Report taken.
8:37 a.m. – Caller reported firearm stolen within past couple of months from 4300 block Main St. Report taken for theft 1. Missing firearm described as Baretta APX pistol valued at $449.
11:01 a.m. – Caller from Sweet Home RV Center reported batteries stolen from RVs parked at 4691 Main St. Requested extra patrol. Caller was advised of options.
12:55 p.m. – Alan Courteny Eisele excluded from Sweet Home Library premises after caller reported intoxicated male trying to fight with another male, 1101 13th Ave.
1:35 p.m. – Callers reported male yelling and cursing in 1200 block Long St. Officer responded, contacted male, who was given stern warning that next time he interfered with traffic or trespassed, he would be arrested. He left the area.
3:11 p.m. – Caller reported phone that had been stolen was pinging at McDonald’s. Officer responded, was unable to locate phone, then learned that theft actually occurred in Lebanon. Caller advised to contact LPD.
3:29 p.m. – Becky Marie Foster, 52, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal misconduct case, LCSO warrant for FTC in criminal misconduct case (had not completed sentence), 1500 block Main St. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
5:25 p.m. – Caller reported that a white Jeep Cherokee backed into her vehicle, then left location in 2000 block Main St. Officer responded, report taken for hit and run.
5:31 p.m. – Crash reported at Main St./24th Ave. where involved parties were reported to be fighting. Report taken for crash involving injury to pedestrian. Operator was John Vincent Marano, 78, driving a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. Pedestrian Tommy Lee Matlock Jr., 35, transported by medics to Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. Further details unavailable at press time.
6:36 p.m. – Richard Ray Tressel, 63, cited for take/possession of buck deer after OSP received information regarding a male who allegedly had shot a deer near private property. Troopers interviewed Tressel, who, OSP reported, admitted that he was standing on the highway when he shot the deer, which was in the ditch of the road. Address listed was 24900 block Crescent Hill Rd. Deer and rifle seized as evidence and deer was donated to Lebanon Soup Kitchen.
6:39 p.m. – Caller reported vehicle stolen from 1800 block Cedar St. Officer responded, report taken for unauthorized use of motor vehicle. The 2006 Pontiac G6 four-door was later recovered by LCSO on a logging road outside Lebanon.
7:38 p.m. – NAthaniel Jordan Agee, 24, arrested at Linn County Jail on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case. Cited to appear Dec. 10.
10:00 p.m. – Chastin Marjaya Morton, 27, arrested on AMC warrant for FTA in theft case. Caller from Safeway, 1540 Main St., reported woman trying to leave store with bag full of items she had not paid for. Morton also trespassed from Safeway. Cited and released.
11:00 p.m. – Caller reported vehicle driving up and down road in 2200 block Ironwood St., flashing lights in people’s windows. Officer responded. Operator turned out to be DoorDash driver looking for an address.
11:34 p.m. – Bambi Funk cited for speeding, 46/30, driving while suspended, and failure to install ignition interlock device, Long St./38th Ave.
Nov. 5
7:08 a.m. – Caller reported male kissed her previous night without her consent, 3000 block Main St. Officer responded, contacted male, who was advised to stay away from female.
7:31 a.m. – Caller from Sweet Home Barber Shop, 2200 Main St., reported male in bathroom at location who caller wanted to leave. Officer responded, trespassed male from location. He moved along.
11:14 a.m. – Irate Brownsville citizen followed deputies in area of 200 block N. Main St., verbally harassed them. He was identified, but had committed no crimes.
11:38 a.m. – Billy Wayne Hatch, 48, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal driving case. Cited to appear Dec. 10.
12:29 p.m. – Joshua Kealohanui Ben Leslie, 37, arrested for criminal trespass II at Sweet Home Library, 1101 13th Ave., after caller reported presence of male who had previously been trespassed. Cited and released.
4:06 p.m. – Caller reported individuals set up camp and cut fence in 3100 block Main St. Officer responded, report taken for criminal mischief I. Damage estimated at approximately $1,000.
4:34 p.m. – Caller reported male drinking on property at Sweet Home Library, asked that he and anyone else with him be trespassed. Officer responded, did not witness any violations, but advised male of city ordinance.
4:57 p.m. – Crash reported in 2000 block Main St. Officers responded. Operators were Hunter Woodham, 18, of Sweet Home, driving a 2024 Nissan Frontier pickup, and Kamerson Baszler, 19, of Fall Creek, operating a 2012 Ford Fiesta sedan. According to SHPD, Baszler was traveling east on Main Street and Woodham was pulling out of the Dollar General parking lot, intending to turn left onto Main Street to travel west. Woodham did not see Baszler and pulled out in front of her. The Fiesta suffered heavy front-end damage and the Frontier was heavily damaged on the driver’s side. Baszler was transported by medics. Both vehicles were towed.
7:16 p.m. – Lynette Irene Johnson, 61, arrested at Linn County Jail on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal driving case. Cited to appear Dec. 10.
9:10 p.m. – Caller reported continued telephonic harassment from ex-spouse, 25000 block Brush Creek Rd. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
Nov. 4
2:16 a.m. – Overdose reported in 1000 block Vista Lane. Female transported by medics to Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital.
3:20 a.m. – Corrine Anne Miller, 37, of Brownsville, cited for speeding, 65/45, Bishop Way/Pearl St., Brownsville.
9:15 a.m. – Cynthia Marie Pointer, 40, cited for open storage, declaration of public nuisance and limited parking/permit parking. 2000 block Long St.
10:26 a.m. – Quentin Wyatt Quadros, 27, arrested for driving while suspended, driving uninsured, Main St./42nd Ave. Vehicle impounded.
2:34 p.m. – Bradley Allen Bowman, 29, arrested on LCCC warrants for FTA in possession of fentanyl case, FTA in multiple theft cases, and possession of meth case, 1500 block Main St. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
8:28 p.m. – Caller reported people trying to get into vehicle with Slim Jim at Downtown Lounge, 1234 Main St. Officer responded, contacted female who was locked out of vehicle. Officer was not able to assist because she was not registered owner.
10:21 p.m. – Riley Shane Huntoon arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrant for FTC in DUII case. Cited to appear Dec. 10.
Nov. 3
5:25 a.m. – Caller reported male screaming in area of SHPD, 1950 Main St. Officer contacted male, who was yelling at himself. Male left area.
5:33 a.m. – Justin Lee Denherder, 39, arrested for driving while suspended, cited for driving uninsured, 2100 block Main St. Cited and released.
9:23 a.m. – Deputy responded to report of possible campers at Cascade Timber Consulting gate in 28700 block Scott Mountain Rd. Deputy located vehicles, but determined they belonged to hunters. Left notes reminding operators not to camp and not to block gates.
9:30 a.m. – Faron Walter Kennedy, 61, arrested on multiple warrants, 1200 block 49th Ave.: LMC warrant for FTA in criminal citation case, LCCC warrants for FTA in theft and reckless driving cases, LCJC warrant for cutting and transporting forest products. Cited and released on all warrants. Also cited for driving while suspended.
11:52 a.m. – Johnny Lee Stone, 33, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrants for FTC in initiating false report case, FTA in trespassing case. Cited to appear Dec. 10.
12:11 p.m. – Stephanie Irene Starkweather, 38, arrested on LCCC warrant for FTA in case involving two counts of possession of meth, two counts of possession of fentanyl;. Cited and released. Also trespassed from location in 3200 block Main St.
1:04 p.m. – Isaac Booker Justham, 26, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case. Cited to appear Dec. 10.
1:23 p.m. – Caller reported side-by-side drove into bushes between two businesses in 1900 block Main St. Officer responded, located vehicle and contacted two occupants, who were advised of the complaint, were to be moving vehicle.
6:19 p.m. – Deputy took report of lost firearm in mountains, 49700 block Quartzville Rd. According to LCSO, Smith and Wesson M&P pistol went missing while hunter was in the woods.
5:35 p.m. – Caller reported her parked vehicle was struck by a white GMC in 1700 block Long St. Officer responded. GMC operator was Shyla Malinda Lambert, 35. Other vehicle owned by Alyssa Doty. Officer responded, determined that damage was over $2,500. Parties exchanged information.
11:35 p.m. – Crash reported on Hwy. 228 near Milepost 8, Brownsville. OSP troopers responded to find a Ford pickup driven by Jason Charles Nelson Jr., 19, of Terrebonne, overturned on the shoulder. Nelson consented to field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUII, according to OSP. He was transported to Linn County Jail. The Ford was towed.