- 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); 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 6
2:30 a.m. – Caller reported group of teens circling building, knocking on windows in 1500 block Main St. Officer responded, all juveniles picked up by guardians, and one counselled for behavior. 15- and 16-year-old females referred to Juvenile Department for curfew violations.
2:46 a.m. – Brandy Lee Dozier, 39, arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrant for FTA in criminal driving case. Cited to appear April 23.
1:05 p.m. – Hope Panages, 49, of Sweet Home arrested on outstanding warrant, 1000 block Pleasant Valley Rd.
6:57 a.m. – Thomas Junior McCarthey, 61, of Sweet Home, cited for driving while suspended, Hwy. 20/228.
7:56 a.m. – Officer located vehicle dumping large quantities of trash in Dumpster at Police Department temporary shelter, 1950 Main St. Report taken for theft of services.
April 5
2:31 a.m. – Caller reported that three individuals were in her back yard in 1300 block Poplar St. When her husband went out to confront them, they started to hit him, she reported. Officer responded, unable to locate anyone in area.
7:45 a.m. – Hit-and-run reported in 400 block N. Main St., Brownsville. Damaged to parked vehicle occurred during night. Report taken.
8:55 a.m. – Caller reported two large decorative garden panels stolen from her yard in 1500 block 13th Ave. Officer responded. Report taken for second-degree theft. Estimated value $40.
9:21 a.m. – Officer spotted graffiti on bathroom wall at Northside Park, 1700 block 11th Ave. Report taken for second-degree criminal mischief.
9:47 a.m. – Kirk La Neil Jackson, 68, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant in criminal driving case. Cited to appear April 23.
2:48 p.m. – SHPD noted that fruit stand in 1500 block Main St., which had been ordered to close due to code violations, was still open. Officer responded, operator was warned for operating without permit. She was closing down and told to contact City Hall on Monday.
7:44 p.m. – Terrance William Culbertson, 44, arrested on LCCC warrant in felon in possession of weapon case, 1300 block 43rd Ave. Cited and released.
9:23 p.m. – Caller reported juvenile activity in 46600 block Old Hufford Dr. According to LCSO, this was a large bonfire on private property, and participants were trespassing. When deputy arrived, individuals were gone but damage to area was apparent.
9:39 p.m. – Crash reported in area of Falk Rd./Lake Creek Dr., Halsey. According to LCSO, a car approached a T intersection, which surprised the driver, who drove out into the field. No vehicle damage, no injuries, just needed help out of the field. No signs of impairment, no property damaged. Injury reported. Information about driver or vehicle not available.
10:30 p.m. – Caller reported tire slashed on his vehicle at Downtown Lounge, 1200 block Main St. Officer responded, report taken for second-degree criminal mischief. Damage valued at $150. Caller given courtesy ride home.
April 4
8:49 a.m. – Lisa Dawn Johnson arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case. Cited to appear April 23.
12:19 p.m. – Caller reported fight among teens at Sankey Park. Officers responded. According to SHPD, it was determined that a physical altercation had occurred between two individuals after interviews with multiple juveniles who were present. Approximately six to eight juveniles were present, according to police. No arrests were made at the scene and investigation is ongoing. Video evidence and statements from witnesses identified a primary aggressor, who was referred to Linn County Juvenile Department for review of possible harassment at the request of the other involved party.
12:54 p.m. – Caller complained about logging trucks failing to maintain lane, driving too fast in area of Upper Calapooia Dr./McClun Rd.
3:27 p.m. – Caller reported that someone had put dead rat in mailbox in 1300 block Long St. Information noted by SHPD.
6:56 p.m. – Crash reported in 28600 block Liberty Rd., but LCSO was unable to locate.
9:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to report of crash in 27900 block Liberty Rd. When they arrived, they learned that a neighbor had backed into a parked work vehicle, which caused a small scratch on a bumper.
10:51 p.m. – Caller reported dog hit by vehicle in area of Long St./23rd Ave. Officer responded. Dog owner and individual who struck the dog were planning to take it to vet in Corvallis.
April 3
12:06 a.m. – Shawn Stanley Pruitt, 52, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal driving case. 1200 block Long St. Cited and released.
1:49 a.m. – Michael Evan Matthews, 40, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in trespassing case, 1500 block 40th Ave. Cited and released.
5:14 a.m. – Sheri Bower, 52, of Albany, arrested for three warrants, cited and released. 43500 block WIley Creek Dr. Report taken.
11:42 a.m. – Crash reported in area of Brownsville Rd./Washburn Heights Dr., Brownsville. According to LCSO, 17-year-old female was driving a 2004 Ford Expedition when she became lost, started to pull off the side of the road and misjudged the shoulder, which caused the car to go into the ditch. No damage, and no injuries. Report taken.
5:10 p.m. – Ethan Dajnowicz, 20, of Springfield, arrested for DUII and reckless driving after crash in 23600 block Brush Creek Rd. According to LCSO, Dajnowicz, driving a 2013 Nissan Versa, attempted to pass a vehicle on Brush Creek. He lost control, left the roadway and rolled several times. Report taken.
6:25 p.m. – Caller reported theft of Stihl chainsaw valued at $900 and Honda generator valued at $200 from 38400 block Glass St., Crawfordsville. Report taken.
7:58 p.m. – Caller reported mattress burned near forest gate in 42800 block Marks Ridge Rd.
10:34 p.m. – Tabatha Renee Falco, 51, arrested by Newport police on SHMC warrant for telephonic harassment. Cited to appear April 23.
April 2
12:50 a.m. – Caller reported male stole tip jar and shoved employee at Mr. Lucky’s Deli, 1200 block Long St. Officer responded, checked area. Report taken for third-degree robbery, fourth-degree assault, third-degree theft – value $55, and second-degree criminal mischief – value $60.
6:31 a.m. –
Aleksandr La Forge-Velasco, 26, of Sweet Home, cited for speeding, 65/35, Hwy. 228 near Hume St., Brownsville.
9:18 a.m. – Caller reported mail theft in 600 block Washburn St., Brownsville. Report taken.
2:22 p.m. – Caller reported people shooting in area posting “no shooting,” 38700 block Crawfordsville Dr.
3:15 p.m. – Christopher Barreras, 44, of Sweet Home, arrested for violation of stalking order, second-degree trespass. Amanda Plaugher, 27, of Sweet Home, arrested for second-degree trespass. 40900 block Hwy. 228. Report taken.
5:41 p.m. – Caller reported someone hooked up his trailer with his side-by-side on it and drove off from 1300 block 47th Ave. Officer responded, property returned to rightful owner, who declined to press charges of unauthorized use of vehicle.
6:32 p.m. – Cory Harold Lawrence, 57, arrested on LCJC warrant for probation violation. 18th Ave./Kalmia St. Officer had responded to report of male living in his vehicle. Property owner confirmed that permission had been granted for Lawrence to park in location. Cited and released.
7:58 p.m. – Joshua Woods, 42, of Lebanon, cited for speeding, 81/55, 28800 block Hwy. 20.
10:01 p.m. – Klayton Arthur Tessmer, 19, of Brownsville, cited for speeding, 53/35, 900 N. Main Rd., Brownsville.
11:51 p.m. – Joseph Gene Salley, 52, arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in driving while suspended case, 1200 block Long St. Cited and released.
April 1
11:48 a.m. – Caller reported juvenile with vape at Hawthorne School, 3200 block Long St. Vape turned out to be nicotine. School handling discipline, mother of juvenile advised.
12:31 p.m. – Caller reported two males came to his house in 1600 block Dogwood St., saying they were with the city and that they needed access to caller’s house. Caller said he contacted city and learned that was false. Info noted.
2:30 p.m. – Luis Colon-Gandrud, 20, cited for following too closely, 1100 block 55th Ave.
3:56 p.m. – Marus Wesley Hesson arrested for failure to register as sex offender, on Benton County Circuit Court warrants for FTA in resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and criminal trespass cases, and Albany Municipal Court warrant for FTA in harassment case. 300 block W. Holley Rd. Cited and released.
5:53 p.m. – Kelsey Ciullo, 38, of Sweet Home, cited and released on multiple warrants. Christopher Ciullo, 39, of Sweet Home, cited and released for multiple warrants, 40100 block Hwy. 288. Report taken.
7:58 p.m. – Kelsey Nicole Ciullo, 38, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant for FTA in failure to perform the duties of a driver case. Cited to appear April 23.
8:48 p.m. – Christopher Francis Ciullo, 39, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case. Cited to appear April 23.
March 31
9:30 a.m. – Caller reported that juvenile had left Foster Elementary School, 5500 block Poplar St. Officer responded. Juvenile had been located prior to officer’s arrival and returned to school. Juvenile’s guardian advised.
12:17 a.m. – Justin Lee Smith, 43, arrested on LMC warrant for probation violation, cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured, 2400 block Main St. Cited and released.
2:23 a.m. – Damion Michael Aragon, 28, arrested on LMC warrant for probation violation, 1100 block Long St. Cited and released.
2:37 p.m. – Fallon Christine Gohr, 19, cited for failure to stop for bus lights, 4100 block Main St.
5:08 p.m. – SHPD conducted death investigation in 4207 block Main St.
5:29 p.m. – Caller reported three juveniles had ripped screen off a back window at Fir Lawn Lutheran Church building in 100 block W. Holley Rd., crawled through it. Officer responded, contacted juveniles, who were sent on their way after owner declined to press burglary charges.
6:50 p.m. – Caller reported vehicle break-in near Marks Ridge Dr./Ridgeway Rd. Emperor 12-gauge shotgun taken from Chevy Malibu at location. Report taken.
March 30
8:17 a.m. – Christopher Barreras, 44, of Sweet Home, arrested for misuse of 9-1-1, transported to Linn County Jail. 40900 block Hwy. 228. Report taken.
9:44 a.m. – Cody Allyn Peterson arrested by Portland police on SHMC warrants for FTC in criminal driving case and FTA in failure to perform duties of a driver case. Cited to appear Ap[ril 23.