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, is often updated online 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 used in the 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); FTA (failure to appear); FTC (failure to comply).
April 13
11:06 a.m. – Michael Scott DeLay, 37, arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in driving while suspended case, Albany Municipal Court warrant for FTC-contempt of court. Officer encountered DeLay while on foot patrol at Sankey Park. Cited and released.
11:08 a.m. – Caller reported that Jeep stuck in area of Green River Rd./old mill property was vandalized. Officer responded, noted that a small fire had been kindled at location. Owner of vehicle will decide whether to pursue charges.
2:33 p.m. – Caller reported bank bag containing $200 stolen from 1100 block Long St. Officer responded. Report taken for theft II.
3:04 p.m. – Caller reported theft of cans, gasoline from outside residence in 600 block Calapooia Ave., Brownsville. Report taken.
3:20 p.m. – Cody Allen Bowman, 35, arrested for criminal trespass II, after officer encountered him at Police Department temporary shelter, 1950 Main St. Cited and released.
4:10 p.m. – Officer responded to neighborhood dispute in 3200 block Long St., in which various residents reported accusations of family disputes, harassment by neighbor, racial slurs. At least one individual trespassed from property in 3100 block Long St.
6:06 p.m. – Jeremy David Wayne Lakin, 42, arrested for disorderly conduct II after report of physical disturbance between four males at A&W, 621 Main St. Cited and released.
7:14 p.m. – Caller reported male stole items from Dollar General, 1937 Main St. Officer responded. Report taken for theft III.
7:36 p.m. – Anthony Daniel McGovern, 46, arrested for theft III after allegedly stealing a bag of charcoal from Dollar General, see above. 900 block Long St.
10:29 p.m. – Crash reported in area of Liberty Rd./Mountain Home Dr. According to LCSO, Elizabeth Emmons, 18, fell asleep and hit a road sign. Non-injury. Report taken.
April 12
12:48 a.m. – Andrew Parker, 38, of Halsey, arrested for DUII, reckless driving, on statewide warrant for failure to appear in burglary case and Albany Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. Lodged at Linn County Jail. 100 block W. Bishop Way, Brownsville. Report taken.
9:09 a.m. – Aleece Rochelle Woods arrested on SHMC warrants for FTA in two theft cases after officer located Woods at SHPD, 1950 Main St. Woods then arrested for criminal trespass II after allegedly entering Dollar General after being trespassed from the store. Cited and released.
11:15 a.m. – Raymond Dover, 44, of Philomath, cited on LMC warrant for contempt of court following report of illegal camping in 51100 block Quartzville Rd. Cited and released. Occupants of site warned for staying longer than 14 days on BLM land. Report taken.
11:25 a.m. – Wade Felton Lloyd arrested by Lane County Sheriff’s Office on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal driving case. Cited to appear April 23.
12:10 p.m. – Scott David Citro arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in reckless driving case. 1840 Tamarack St. Cited and released.
1:12 p.m. – Deputy checked on camp with pallets to make sure occupants weren’t planning to burn pallets, leave nails behind. 51200 block Quartzville Rd.
4:15 p.m. – Kyle Dawaye Roebuck arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in trespass case, 2300 block Main St. Cited and released.
5:25 p.m. – Caller reported juveniles shooting something over fence in 900 block 28th Ave. Officer responded, report taken.
6:21 p.m. – Callers reported that male hit their vehicle while it was parked in 5600 block Larch St. Officer responded. Report taken for hit and run damage under $2,500.
7:22 p.m. – Thomas Joseph Lee Burke, 46, arrested by Cottage Grove police on SHMC warrant for telephonic harassment. Cited to appear May 14.
8:30 p.m. – Landon Gregory Godell, 18, arrested for assault IV-domestic after caller reported his daughter told him she had been punched in the face by her significant other. Godell lodged at Linn County Jail.
April 11
12:37 a.m. – Jay Boyd Marsh, 60, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case. Cited to appear April 23.
10:26 a.m. – Caller reported motorcycle speeding up and down 44th Avenue “more than 15 times.” Officer responded, contacted male operating dirt bike, counseled him on his actions.
10:45 a.m. – Crash reported in area of Main St./Clark Mill Rd. According to SHPD, a 17-year-old female operating a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, was traveling south on Clark Mill and did not see a 1999 Chevy Tahoe driven eastbound on Main by Darryl Balkema, 71. Police said the driver of the Cherokee crossed Main and struck the Tahoe. Damage determined to be over $2,500. No airbags deployed. No citations issued.
12:40 p.m. – Dustin Kyle Coughran, 34, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case, LCCC warrant for felon in possession of weapon, Albany Municipal Court warrant for FTC-contempt of court, LMC warrant for probation violation in theft case, Salem Municipal Court warrant for failure to carry/present license and Parole Board warrant for probation violation in assault case. 42nd Ave./Osage St. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
1:40 p.m. – Caller reported black bike left in area of Juniper St./29th Ave., which he believed was stolen. Bike placed in SHPD Property.
3:32 p.m. – Out-of-state caller reported inappropriate messages to son via XBox chat with male in Sweet Home. Officer responded to 900 block Elm St., counseled male for his actions.
3:42 p.m. – Kennedy Duran Gonzales arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant for FTA in disorderly conduct case. Cited to appear May 14.
4:48 p.m. – Katie Barr, 40, of Lebanon, arrested for criminal trespass I, possession of methamphetamine and contempt of court. Robert Cox, 45, of Albany, arrested for criminal trespass I. 29100 block Santiam Hwy. According to LCSO, they were trespassing on property they’ve been warned about multiple times and have refused to cooperate. Report taken.
April 10
12:58 a.m. – Fred Trisdale, 55, of Lebanon, arrested on multiple warrants, cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured, 1600 block 12th Ave. Report taken.
1:08 a.m. – Machelray Jensen, 44, arrested on SHMC warrants for FTA in trespass case, criminal mischief case. Cited and released, due to amount of belongings he had.
2:27 a.m. – Christian Michael Rogers, 30, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case.
2:50 a.m. – Warrant issued by SHMC for Kyle Dawayne Roebuck, 29, for FTA in trespass case.
6:48 a.m. – Benjamin Philip Hyatt, 46, arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrant for FTA in trespass case. Cited to appear April 23.
9:04 a.m. – Male determined to have mental health issues located by LCSO making effort to walk from Brownsville to Eugene. He was given a courtesy ride and family was made aware of his location. 29300 block Pine Grove Dr., Halsey.
9:07 a.m. – Randy Dean Campbell, 68, arrested on Albany Municipal Court warrant for FTC-contempt of court. 800 block 18th Ave. Cited and released.
9:36 a.m. – Jennifer Goodwin, 47, of Sweet Home, cited for driving uninsured, driving while suspended, 2400 block Foster Dam Rd. Also cited for Albany Municipal Court warrant and LMC warrant for FTA in a criminal case. Report taken.
10:51 a.m. – Ulexis Marie Cloonan, 23, arrested at SHPD, 1950 Main St., after she turned herself in for SHMC warrant for FTC in trespass case. Cited and released.
10:54 a.m. – William Lee Phillips, 42, arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case. Cited to appear April 23.
11:09 a.m. – Paulette Ann Tepper, 67, of Lebanon, arrested for violation of restraining order, violation of release agreement and resisting arrest.28400 block Ridgeway Rd. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
11:49 a.m. – Hannah Belle Naftaniel, 25, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in prohibited acts case. Cited to appear April 23.
12:20 p.m. – Caller reported juvenile with knife at Sankey Park, 800 block 14th Ave. Officer responded, counseled juvenile on behavior. Guardian advised.
12:58 p.m. – Report of speeding driver in 800 block Pebble St. Driver was contacted by LCSO, apologized to individual who made complaint.
8:14 p.m. – Katie Barr, 40, of Lebanon, arrested for criminal trespass I after report of burglary in 29100 block Santiam Hwy. According to LCSO, Barr was located inside of an abandoned building that she did not have permission to be in. According to LCSO, she was trespassing on property she had been warned about multiple times. Property owner wished to pursue charges. Report taken.
April 9
8:25 a.m. – Caller reported her 16-year-old son sent money via Venmo and she believed it was a scam. Officer responded, advised of options. 800 block 8th Ave.
8:41 a.m. – April Worsham, 44, of Brownsville, cited for failing to carry proof of insurance, 200 block W. 2nd St.
1:58 p.m. – Resident stopped by SHPD to report theft in 2400 block Long St. According to police, jewelry was reported missing from a storage room, believed to have occurred between October and January. Reporting party discovered it missing in January. Officer responded, report taken. Estimated value $1,500.
4:16 p.m. – Caller reported equipment stolen from logging site in Brush Creek/Hwy. 228 area. This was a small bulldozer that had been unlawfully driven off the logging site and down another road, where the batteries were stolen off of it, keys and fuel missing. Loss estimated
at between $500 and $1,000. Report taken.
4:36 p.m. – Ember Ann McAlpin, 41, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case. Cited to appear April 23.
4:55 p.m. – Danner Levi Massey, 22, arrested on 31 counts of encouraging child sexual abuse II, 2500 block Long St. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
6:23 p.m. – Caller reported husband was charged by two small dogs and fell off bike in 1100 block Tamarack St., sustaining “serious” injury. Patient transported by ambulance. Officer responded, contacted dog owner who was warned for dog at large.
6:35 p.m. – Crash reported in 31000 block Berlin Rd. Heather Kem, 39, of Sweet Home, crashed vehicle, was transported to hospital for further evaluation. Arrested on outstanding warrant. Report taken.
7:54 p.m. – Deputy launched sex abuse investigation. 100 block E. H St., Halsey. According to LCSO, this is abuse investigation of alleged incident involving a juvenile victim that occurred years prior. Detectives are investigating. Report taken.
10:01 p.m. – Adolfo Duarte, 45, of Brownsville, cited for driving while suspended, failure to obey traffic control device, 400 block Washburn St.
April 8
12:39 p.m. – Tamara Laraine McNeeley arrested for theft II after caller reported female stole items from Thriftway, 600 block Main St. Cited and released.
1:05 p.m. – Danner Levi Massey, 22, arrested on 12 counts of encouraging child sexual abuse I. 1900 block NW 9th St. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
1:56 p.m. – Johnny Lee Stone arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrants for FTA in criminal trespass case, FTC in initiating false report case. Cited to appear April 23.
2:39 p.m. – Caller reported her credit card had been used by tow truck driver. Report taken for fraudulent use of credit card. Investigation ongoing. Value $40.13.
3:48 p.m. – Crash reported near MP2 on Hwy. 228. According to OSP, a Ford F35 driven by Wyatt Andrew Reed, 19, of Scio, failed to slow and rea-ended a Mazda MZ3 driven by Schuyler Louis Short, 43, city of residence unavailable. Neither vehicle was drivable but only one was towed, due to location. Short complained of pain and told OSP he would go to the hospital.
4:24 p.m. – Caller reported her dog was poisoned previous Saturday night and had died. 3100 block Main St. SHPD determined no crime had occurred. Information noted.
5:42 p.m. – Gilbert Alonzo Martinez, 49, arrested for disorderly conduct II after multiple reports of male allegedly stopping traffic and acting erratic in roadway in 2300 block Main St. Cited and released.
8:40 p.m. – Sheri Yvonne Bower, 52, arrested on SHMC warrants for FTA in two trespass cases, and FTA in offensive littering case. Also arrested on LCJC warrant in trespass case. 6100 block Main St. Cited and released.
11:10 p.m. – SHPD responded to report of female in severe pain, who was unable to care for her children, who ran to get help. 2500 block Long St. Female was transported to hospital by medics and neighbor agreed to watch children until significant other returned home.
April 7
9:29 a.m. – Steven Lee Ballweber arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in hit-and-run case, 1900 block Main St. Cited and released.
10:25 a.m. – Craig Jay Roadhouse, 78, arrested for criminal trespass II in 28900 block Liberty Rd. following report of civil dispute. Report taken.
12:07 p.m. – LCSO responded to report of stolen vehicle in 000 block W. 2nd Ave., Halsey. Vehicle described as red Ford F250 with a black flatbed stolen from the property previous night. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
12:12 p.m. – Caller reported trailer stolen from 1100 block 4th Ave. Described as homemade trailer, black in color. Report taken for theft I. Value estimated at $2,500.
2:35 p.m. – Caller reported that several juveniles had jumped his nephew’s friend in 400 block of Oak Terrace. Officer determined disturbance was mostly verbal and informed Oak Heights School staff about ongoing issues between the parties.
3:58 p.m. – SHPD conducted death investigation in 4100 block Osage St. Report taken.
4:20 p.m. – Caller reported tax fraud, 1700 block Dogwood St. Officer responded, noted information. Caller advised to contact IRS.
9:51 p.m. – Crash reported in Hwy. 228/Brush Creek Rd. According to OHP, driver Marcus Andrew DeLong, 34, of Sweet Home, failed to stop at stop sign coming off Brush Creek and crashed into westbound ditch. According to OHP, DeLong showed “multiple signs of impairment” and was arrested for DUII. He was transported to SHPD, where he provided a breath sample of .17% BAC. He was cited for DUII and reckless driving, and was released at his residence. No injuries reported. Report taken.
9:48 p.m. – James Jonathan Scott Georgelis, 42, arrested by Lebanon police on SHPD warrant for FTA in hit-and-run case. Cited to appear April 23.
10:41 p.m. – Deputy responded to report of subject going door to door, knocking, in 26400 block Kirk Rd. Investigation determined subject was runaway juvenile asking to have his father contacted. Juvenile was reunited with family.