- 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).
May 14
Custin J. Jones, 24, pleaded no contest to theft III – fine $401, probation 24 mos., work crew five days.
Dustin K. Coughran, 35, pleaded no contest to theft III – fine $904, probation 60 mos., work
crew 10 days, no contact orders.
Becky M. Foster, 51, pleaded no contest to criminal mischief II – fine $455, probation 24
mos., work crew five days, no contact orders; theft III dismissed.
Loa A. Branton, 35, guilty by default for violation driving while suspended or revoked – fine $2,015, suspend license; driving uninsured – fine $1,015, suspend license.
Branden J. Boettcher, 31, guilty by default for violation driving while suspended or revoked – fine $2,015, suspend license.
Shawn W. Ficken, 47, guilty by default for violation driving while suspended or revoked – fine $2,015, suspend license; driving uninsured – fine $1,015, suspend license.
Joshua G. Lackey, 41, guilty by default for operating a vehicle without driving privileges – fine $1,015, suspend license; driving uninsured – fine $1,015, suspend license.
Tamara L. LittleJohn, 47, guilty by default for violation driving while suspended or revoked – fine $2,015, suspend license.
David W. Samson, 64, guilty by default for driving uninsured – fine $1,015, suspend license.
Eric R. Shipp, 50, guilty by default for nuisance public health, debris or junk property – fine $1,400; open storage – fine $1,400.
Hollie L. Gregory, 69, guilty by default for open burning – fine $500.
Leslee G. Huerta-Fernandez, 39, guilty by default for dog at large – fine $500.
Randy D. Campbell, 68, pleaded no contest to violation driving while suspended or revoked – fine $475; driving uninsured, fine $265.
Jory R. Davis, 41, pleaded no contest for violation driving while suspended or revoked – fine $425.
Sharayah D. Ahlman, 35, pleaded no contest for operating a vehicle without driving privileges – dismissed with $150 fee.
April 23
Elisabeth R. Mahmud, 41, pleaded no contest for violation speeding 39/25 – fine $165.
Justin L. Smith, 44, pleaded no contest for driving uninsured, fine $300; violation driving while suspended or revoked – fine $440.
Tabatha R. Falco, 51, pleaded no contest for telephonic harassment – fine $301, probation 12 mos., no contact orders.
Cody A. Peterson, 38, pleaded guilty for failure to perform duties of a driver when property is damaged – fine $766, probation 36 mos., work crew 10 days, license suspension three mos.
Tonya J. Whitebird, 48, guilty by default for violation driving while suspended or revoked – fine $2,015, suspend license; driving uninsured – fine $1,015, suspend license.
David Graciano, 46, guilty by default for operating a vehicle without driving privileges – fine $1,015, suspend license.
Evan A. Gillespie, 17, guilty by default for speeding 55/45 – fine $265, suspend license.
Michael L. Woosley, 26, guilty by default for operating a vehicle without driving privileges – fine $1,075, suspend license; driving uninsured – fine $1,065, suspend license.
Violet G. Norris, 47, speeding 64/45 – fine $165.
Michele L. McMullen, 46, violation driving while suspended or revoked reduced to operating a vehicle without driving privileges – fine $265.
Aaron M. Pikaart, 39, Violation driving while suspended or revoked – fine $390; driving uninsured – fine $215.
Michael W. Rouse, 84, Speeding 35/25, fine $115.
April 9
Bethany S. Cook, 39, guilty by default for driving uninsured – fine $1,015, suspend license.
Rick Sommers, guilty by default for open storage – fine $280.
Naomi P. Nyberg, 59, pleaded no contest for DUII – fine $1,771, drug and alcohol evaluation and treatment, victim impact panel, license suspension one year, work crew 10 days, not use or possess alcohol or controlled substance; DUII – fine $1,771, drug and alcohol evaluation and treatment, victim impact panel, license suspension three years, work crew 10 days, not use or possess alcohol or controlled substance; criminal driving while suspended or revoked – dismissed.
Jack V. Townsend Jr., 57, pleaded no contest for DUII – fine $2,406, drug and alcohol evaluation and treatment, victim impact panel, license suspension one year, work crew 40 days, not use or possess alcohol or controlled substance; recklessly endangering another person – dismissed; failure to carry proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements – dismissed.
John P. Ohmer II, 62, pleaded no contest for operating a vehicle without driving privileges – fine $215; driving uninsured – fine $250.