- 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); 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).
April 27
12:11 a.m. – Kevin Austin Corrington, 26, arrested for disorderly conduct, two counts of assault on a public safety officer, resisting arrest, attempted assault on a public safety officer, and possession of a controlled substance – meth, 1200 block Main St., following report of disturbance at Downtown Lounge. Corrington also arrested on LCCC warrant for FTA in attempt to elude, criminal driving, reckless driving and unlawful possession of firearm case, and FTA in attempt to elude/criminal driving case. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
8:01 a.m. – Christopher Michale Lindner arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in driving while suspended case, Albany Municipal Court cite and release warrant for contempt of court, 1950 Main St. Cited and released.
8:07 a.m. – Janice Sanders, 41, of Coos Bay, arrested for driving while suspended, giving false information to police officer, 38500 block Glass St., Crawfordsville.
10:55 a.m. – Tayla Rose Duke, 26, of Lebanon, cited for illegal window tinting – alleged 4% TLT on all windows. Spaulding Ave./Main St., Brownsville.
11:14 a.m. – Julia Rose Marler, 74, of Sweet Home, cited for speeding, 52/35, 28100 block Brownsville Rd., Brownsville.
12:31 p.m. – SHPD conducted death investigation in 6200 block Main St. Report taken.
1:26 p.m. – Caller reported to police that he was visiting a friend and a family member of the homeowner came and started yelling at him and kicking everyone one. A second caller reported that a large group of teenagers were drinking at the location in 400 block 9th Ave. and she made them leave. Officer rescinded. Second caller reported male who appeared to be intoxicated and missing a shoe, staggering in the roadway and falling into a nearby yard, area of 14th Ave. and Fir St. Officer responded. Shortly afterward, third caller reported male trying to get into their window in 500 block 14th Ave.Officer responded. Male, 14, referred to Juvenile Department for criminal trespass II, criminal trespass III, and minor in possession of alcohol by consumption. Teen transported to Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, then released to parents.
1:52 p.m. – Leslie Wyne, 65, of Keizer, cited for failure to drive within lane following noninjury crash in area of Bishop Way/Pearl St. Report taken.
2:58 p.m. – LCSO responded to report of dog bite, 1300 block W. 3rd St., Halsey. According to LCSO, a neighbor came on to the dog’s property and was bitten on the arm, causing superficial wounds that didn’t require medical care. Dog was up to date on shots. Report taken.
3:27 p.m. – Issac Hood, 28, arrested for driving while suspended, failure to install ignition interlock device, illegal alteration/display of license plates and driving uninsured, Main St./Locust Ave., Brownsville. Lodged at Linn County Jail. Report taken.
4:37 p.m. – Jory Ryan Davis, 41, cited for driving while suspended, Main St./18th Ave.
5:11 p.m. – Timothy Loren Ames Jr. arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in criminal citation case, LCJC warrant for giving false information to police. 3200 block Main St. Cited and released.
5:57 p.m. – Nathanael Charles David, 25, of Brownsville, cited for failure to wear seat belt, Main St./Locust Ave., Brownsville.
8:30 p.m. – Thomas Daniel Elmer, 54, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case, 700 block Main St. Cited and released.
April 26
3:47 a.m. – Tamara L. Littlejohn, 46, cited for driving while suspended, 1500 block Tamarack St.
8:54 a.m. – Steven Lee Ballweber arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in hit and run case, LMC warrant for FTA in driving while suspended case, Albany Municipal Court warrant for contempt of court. 1500 block Main St. Cited and released.
3:33 p.m. – Caller reported people in garage, stealing items, 900 block 23rd Ave. Officer responded, contact male and female who were trespassed from location.
3:41 p.m. – Sean Ever Robinson arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in assault IV case, LCJC warrant for FTA in probation violation case. 1200 block 23rd Ave. Cited and released.
3:47 p.m. – Amber Dawn Barton arrested on Albany Municipal Court warrant for FTA in probation violation case, 2200 block Main St. Cited and released.
5:40 p.m. – Austin Holmes-Adam, 21, of Halsey, arrested for assault IV after report of domestic fight in 1000 block W. 4th St., Halsey. According to LCSO, argument between two adult brothers turned physical. Holmes was arrested for allegedly punching the victim. Report taken.
8:09 p.m. – Caller reported second-hand information that boxing match was taking place at skate park, 1900 block Long St. Officer responded, found juveniles who were not fighting when he arrived. Two had been wrestling. All left premises.
10:03 p.m. – Deputy conducted extra traffic patrol at intersection of Hwy. 99/American Dr. in Halsey. Approximately 65 vehicles were observed traveling through intersection. All stopped before proceeding. No violations observed.
10:17 p.m. – Glenna Dianne Adams, 71, arrested for harassment, criminal mistreatment III, 1300 block Nandina St. According to SHPD, Adams and neighbor had argument over horn honking. Adams allegedly threw dirt from a plant onto neighbor and neighbor’s vehicle. Initially, the neighbor didn’t want to press charges but later changed her mind. Adams was cited to appear in SHMC May 14 and released.
11:40 p.m. – Markus Cross, 22, of Junction City, cited for speeding, 51/35, near intersection of 2nd and J streets, Halsey, as deputy conducted extra traffic patrol in that area. Approximately eight other vehicles passed through at speeds ranging from 27 to 38 mph.
April 25
4:22 a.m. – Jonathan Hilchey, 29, cited for failure to obey traffic control device, Long St./Mountain View Ave.
9:49 a.m. – Jaime Castro-Hernandez arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTC in DUII case. Cited to appear May 28.
11:00 a.m. – Female reported at SHPD, 1950 Main St., that male was following her. Officer contacted male who denied allegation. He was advised to cease contact.
8:20 a.m. – Adolfo Duarte, 45, of Brownsville, cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured, 200 block W. Blakely Ave.
1:34 p.m. – Caller reported that they had watched railroad crossing arm come down on semi trailer, 1st St./Hwy. 228, Halsey. No damage.
3:01 p.m. – Gilbert Alonzo Martinez, 49, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in disorderly conduct case and for Albany Municipal Court warrant for theft II. SHPD, 1950 Main St. Cited and released.
3:33 p.m. – Shantell Watkins, 28, cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured, 2400 block Foster Dam Rd.
4:33 p.m. – Caller reported someone hit power pole in vicinity of Long St./38th Ave., causing it to lean. Officer responded, report taken. PacifiCorp notified.
4:55 p.m. – Michael Evan Matthews, 40, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in trespass case, LMC warrant for FTA in driving while suspended case. 3200 block Main St. Cited and released.
6:12 p.m. – Sheri Yvonne Bower, 52, arrested on Albany Municipal Court warrant for FTC in contempt of court case and LCCC warrant for FTA in possession of meth case. 800 block 14th Ave. Cited and released.
8:52 p.m. – Trevor Mac Wilson, 21, arrested for violating restraining order, 3000 block Long St. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
9:31 p.m. – Aurora Faye Bechtel cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured, 1200 block 12th Ave.
11:30 p.m. – Cody Allen Bowman, 35, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft cases. 700 block Long St. Cited and released.
April 24
2:51 a.m. – William Lee Phillips, 42, arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrant for FTZ in theft case. Cited to appear May 28.
6:29 a.m. – Crash reported in 4800 block Main St. Non-injury. According to SHPD, Antal Mizsei was turning onto Main Street from 49th Avenue and collided with a truck driven by Roger Rasmussen. They exchanged info at the scene. Damage estimated at over $2,500, so both were advised to file DMV crash reports. No citations were issued.
10:33 a.m. – Gary Sparhawk, 49, of Sweet Home, cited for speeding, 46/30, 26900 block Gap Rd., Brownsville.
10:38 a.m. – Thomas Studer, 51, of Sweet Home, arrested on LCCC warrant for FTA in possession of meth case, 45200 block Hwy. 20. Lodged at Linn County Jail. Report taken.
12:00 p.m. – Chelly Bouferrach, 55, of Crawfordsville, cited for driving while operating a mobile communication device. Moyer St./Bishop Way, Brownsville.
1:45 p.m. – Caller reported physical disturbance between two juvenile males at Sankey Park, 800 block 14th Ave. Officer responded to find one participant drifting in and out of consciousness. Male, 15, to be referred to Juvenile Department for disorderly conduct II. Second male, 16, transported by medics and will also be referred to Juvenile Department for disorderly conduct II.
2:00 p.m. – Kaylee Rugh, 25, of Brownsville, cited for speeding, 38/25, Locust Ave./Main St., Brownsville.
4:16 p.m. – Kimbre Andersone, 66, of Lebanon, cited for speeding, 36/25, 400 block N. Main St., Brownsville.
4:53 p.m. – Kaycee Rater, 21, of Monroe, cited for speeding, 39/55, Oakview Dr./Brownsville Rd., Brownsville.
5:01 p.m. – OSP responded to two-car crash at Hwy. 20 and Knox Butte Rd. A Sweet Home man was turning eastbound from Knox Butte in front of a Lebanon driver who was driving eastbound. Moderate damage to both cars noted.
10:02 p.m. – Justlin Lee Walker, 37, arrested by Corvallis police on SHMC warrant for FTA in public indecency case. Cited to appear May 14.
April 23
1:05 a.m. – Jamie Crystal Glass, 32, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case. Cited to appear May 28.
6:45 a.m. – Loa Ann Louise Branton arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case and LMC warrant for FTA in driving while suspended and driving uninsured case, 600 block Main St. Cited and released. Officer had responded to report of vehicle parked in lot at that location for several weeks and two people were “messing around” inside. Female claiming she was owner of the vehicle said she was retrieving her belongings before vehicle was towed.
10:35 a.m. – Franklin Cutbirth cited for dog bite that occurred in 41800 block Upper Calapooia Dr. According to LCSO, Cutbirth and the victim live on neighboring properties and Cutbirth’s dog entered victim’s property and bit victim on the ankle. Cutbirth was cited for failure to register a dog, and keeping a potentially dangerous dog. Report taken.
5:59 p.m. – Sheri Yvonne Bower, 52, arrested for criminal trespass II and on SHMC warrant for FTA in two trespass and one offensive littering cases. Cited and released. 1500 block Main St.
7:30 p.m. – Raymond Lyle Tressell, 29, arrested by Lebanon police on SHWMC warrants for FTA in trespassing case and in unauthorized use of motor vehicle case. Cited to appear May 14.
7:36 p.m. – LCSO conducted fraud investigation, which is ongoing. 200 block Spaulding Ave., Brownsville. According to LCSO, victim was contacted by phone by a scammer, who convinced the victim to download apps on her phone which gave scammer access to victim’s accounts. Victim had transferred $100,000 to a money market account that they did not have control of. Deputies assisted by contacting bank, attempting to stop transactions, but bank policy said they could not reverse the transfers. Report taken.
April 22
10:57 a.m. – Caller reported graffiti on her building and neighboring buildings in 1000 block Main St. Officer responded, report taken for criminal mischief II.
3:04 p.m. – Caller reported their mailbox was damaged in 3200 block Main St. Officer responded, he and caller agreed that caller would attempt contact with individual believed to be responsible.
4:37 p.m. – Caller reported that he was driving in area and a group of people yelled at him to slow down. When he stopped to see what they were yelling about, he said they threatened to punch him in the face. Officer responded, contacted caller and advised him of options to avoid further conflict. Also contacted other party and did same. No crimes/violations.
5:07 p.m. – LCSO conducted death investigation for elderly male, 1000 block Pleasant Valley Rd. Report taken.
8:22 p.m. – Jackie Anthony Harden, 31, of Crawfordsville, arrested on outstanding warrant, cited for multiple traffic violations, 200 block Spaulding Ave., Brownsville. Report taken.
9:21 p.m. – Nicolas Scott Warren, 45, arrested on SHMC warrant for contempt of court, LCJC warrant for probation violation in giving false information to police case. 1500 block Main St. Cited and released in field.
9:58 p.m. – Carson Albert Strasser, 35, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in criminal mischief case, 1500 block Main St. Cited and released.
11:26 p.m. – Thomas Ray Pimental, 27, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in a hit and run case. Cited to appear May 28.
April 21
9:59 a.m. – Caller reported graffiti in 800 block 14th Ave. Officer responded, contacted two of three juveniles and parents of all three. 15-year-old referred to Juvenile Department. Two juveniles returned to location to clean and paint over graffiti.
11:41 a.m. – Elden Becker, 72, of Crawfordsville, cited for failing to carry proof of insurance, Main St./Hausman Ave.
2:52 p.m. – Anthony Doner, 25, lodged on a Yamhill County warrant on charges of attempt to elude fleeing (vehicle) and failure to appear, and cited on a Marion County warrant, 9th St.
3:13 p.m. – Morgan Lee Belcher, 31, arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case, cited to appear May 14.
4:40 p.m. – Caller reported graffiti in Sankey Park,. Officer responded, report taken for criminal mischief II, 800 block 14th Ave.
4:50 p.m. – Elderly female with dementia wandered away from home, 3rd/J streets, Halsey. Deputy assisted her with return to her home.
9:03 p.m. – Male visited SHPD, 1950 Main St., stating that he had a fishhook embedded in his hand. Medics transported him to hospital. His belongings were stored at Police Station for safekeeping.
April 20
8:11 a.m. – Caller reported transients sleeping in vehicles on Cascade Timber Consulting property, 46900 block Old Hufford Dr. They were gone when LCSO arrived.
8:51 p.m. – Ryan Gibson, 38, of Halsey, arrested for assault II following report of domestic disturbance in 100 block E. C St., Halsey. Report taken.