- 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).
Aug. 14
9:18 a.m. – Teenage male, 17, cited for driving uninsured, 400 block N. Main St., Brownsville.
1:53 p.m. – Trevor Allison, 32, of Philomath, cited for driving uninsured.
4:13 p.m. – Crash reported near Milepost 13, 48600 block Quartzville Rd. Non-injury. Vehicle towed as hazard. Report taken.
5:33 p.m. – Carla Magee, 64, of Sweet Home, cited for criminal trespass II after deputy responded to report of female locked behind Cascade Timber Consulting timber gate, 44600 block Wiley Creek Dr. Report taken.
5:44 p.m. – Etta Holt, 61, of Lebanon, cited on two Corvallis Municipal Court warrants after deputy stopped at camp located at Milepost 19 in 51100 block Quartzville Rod. to warn occupants about overstaying 14-day limit. Report taken.
6:45 p.m. – Deputy located abandoned vehicle in forest, Quartzville Rd./Old Hufford Dr. Report taken.
6:47 p.m. – Andrew Parker, of Halsey, arrested for stalking, trespass II. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
11:12 p.m. – Deputy helped family located 19-year-old female who was missing in 45700 block Quartzville Rd. She was located, reunited with family.
Aug. 13
10:49 a.m. – Caller reported her brother put spyware on her phone and is trying to hack her accounts, and that she was seeing some unknown icons on her phone screen, 3100 block Main St. Officer responded, advised her about internet safety.
10:51 a.m. – SHPD conducted death investigation in 5300 block Main St. Report taken.
11:18 a.m. – Courtney Renae Baldinger, 39, arrested for contempt of court, 1950 Main St. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
11:30 a.m. – Theft of gas reported in 32900 block Hwy. 228, Halsey. Truck driver actually tried to pay for diesel before filling up, but there was a language-barrier communication difficulty between driver and employees. No license plate provided. LCSO will not investigate further.
11:49 a.m. – LCSO reported overdose at 1980 Main St. Officer responded, assisted.
3:48 p.m. – Andrew Benton Erickson, 54, arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrant in theft case. Cited to appear on undisclosed date.
5:13 p.m. – Caller reported someone posting what caller believed was her cellphone, but poster wanted caller to give her the passcode before she would identify the phone. Officer contacted caller, who had reported the phone stolen to LCSO and by this time had been blocked by poster. Information noted for time being.
7:23 p.m. – Robert Schlundt, 62, of Albany, cited for speeding, 26800 block Hwy. 99, Halsey.
7:54 p.m. – Callers reported trespasser on property who was stalking people. 000 block W. 1st Ave., Halsey. Report taken.
9:50 p.m. – Caller reported large group of teens using Thriftway parking lot for burnouts, parking in the bark dust. Officer responded, contacted five subjects and “made it very clear that the location is not a hangout spot.”
10:32 p.m. – Garret Vian cited for no insurance, Hwy. 228/Enos Dr., Brownsville.
11:30 p.m. – LCSO reported overdose in 2400 block Long St. that was believed to be intentional. Officer responded. Female transported by medics to hospital.
Aug. 12
12:05 a.m. – Douglas Allan Lathrop, 58, of Sweet Home, cited for speeding, 54/35, Bishop Way/Hume St., Brownsville.
1:13 a.m. – Stephanie Irene Starkweather arrested on AMC warrant for FTA in theft case, Long St./22nd Ave. Cited and released.
2:30 a.m. – Tony William Fitzwater cited for driving uninsured, expired registration, 700 block Long St.
4:17 a.m. – Richard Keil Reynolds, 72, of Sweet Home, cited for failure to obey traffic control device, Washburn St./Bishop Way, Brownsville.
7:54 a.m. – Crash reported in 42900 block Marks Ridge Dr. According to LCSO, 2015 Nissan Altima crashed in the area and pulled near a private timber gate. Nobody was with the vehicle. Deputy attempted contacts with the RO and nobody would answer. Under investigation. Report taken.
9:16 a.m. – Caller reported windows left at garbage disposal bin in SHPD parking lot, 1950 Main St. Report taken for theft of services.
11:18 a.m. – Vehicle burglary reported in 1100 block 55th Ave. Caller reported someone broke into his work vehicle, stole multiple items valued at $80. Officer responded, report taken for theft III.
11:55 a.m. – Nathaniel Jordan Agee, 24, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant in theft case. Cited to appear Sept. 10.
12:36 p.m. – Caller reported motorhome parked next to power grid in 5400 block Spruce St. for past three days. Officer responded, contacted male and advised him of city ordinances. He was to move along.
2:36 p.m. – Kathleen Lorraine Poe, 32, cited for driving while suspended following report of disturbance in SHPD parking lot, 1950 Main St. involving two individuals yelling at each other from their vehicles. According to police, disturbance involved argument over money.
3:46 p.m. – Vehicle burglary reported in area of North River/Marks Ridge drives. Tools valued at $500 reported stolen. According to LCSO, owner of 2018 Toyota Camry was swimming in the area and returned to his vehicle to find someone had rummaged through it. Craftsman toolbox containing miscellaneous tools and $5 in change. Report taken.
7:31 p.m. – Target shooting reported on Cascade Timber Consulting property in 27800 block High Deck Rd., where target shooting is prohibited. Shooting had stopped by time deputy arrived.
8:29 p.m. – Caller reported her dog got out and neighbor hit it with metal pole for chasing cats in 1300 block 12th Ave. Officer contacted male, who was counselled. Item was broom handle.
10:11 p.m. – Heather Rachel Greenwalt arrested on Oregon State Parole Board warrant for probation violation, Marion County Circuit Court warrant for FTA in possession of heroin case, and for giving false information to police. Main St./12th Ave. Taken to Linn County Jail, but later cited and released due to medical condition.
Aug. 11
9:46 a.m. – Braden Oreilly Wasson, 30, arrested on Benton County Circuit Court warrant for FTA in DUII and reckless driving cases, Corvallis Municipal Court warrant for FTA in violent conduct case and failure to appear case. Wasson had turned himself in at SHPD, 1950 Main St. Cited and released.
10:42 a.m. – Caller reported son was refusing to get haircut, not listening to his mother, 4500 block Long St. Officer responded, advised caller that this was not law enforcement matter, and that it needed to be addressed by parents.
1:12 p.m. – James Everett Tagen, 50, arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in criminal mischief case, 13th Ave./Main St. Also cited for driving while suspended. Cited and released.
3:20 p.m. – Gregory Allen Tibbs, 57, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant in theft case. Cited to appear Sept. 10.
3:49 p.m. – SHPD conducted death investigation in 300 block W. Holley Rd.
4:46 p.m. – Katherine Mrie Berghoffer, 44, arrested by Corvallis police on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case, cited to appear Sept. 10.
8:00 p.m. – Adrianna Lee Coombs, 37, of Reedsport, cited for speeding, 54/35, Depot Ave./Main St., Brownsville.
8:04 p.m. – Caller reported campfire in Northside Park, 1700 block 11th Ave. Officer responded, located fire and advised responsible party of dangers.
9:00 p.m. – Fire reported in 3700 block Green River Rd. Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District, SHPD responded.
9:31 p.m. – Officer located couple having relations in van in 1500 block Main St. They were “heavily counselled” and moved along.
8:33 p.m. – Male discovered lying near roadway in 600 block Kirk Ave. Deputy assisted male to his feet and to safe location. Further details not available.
9:44 p.m. – Crash reported at Calkins Boat Ramp, 44500 block Quartzville Rd. Vehicle did minor damage to parked vehicle. Deputies assisted with information exchange between drivers.
Aug. 10
3:19 a.m. – Alarm reported at Chewy’s Pub and Grill, 1200 block 12th Ave. Officer responded, determined flags inside building were moving due to air conditioning.
3:32 a.m. – Caller reported two men on bicycles looking into vehicles, riding in driveways in 500 block Oak Terrace. Officer responded, contacted two bicyclists who were warned for improper lighting. They denied allegations.
5:15 a.m. – Alarm reported at A&W restaurant, 1010 Main St. Officer contacted representative of business who stated that officers did not need to respond because alarm was likely caused by fans.
6:44 a.m. – Caller reported finding credit cards in 100 block Main St. Officer responded, items placed in property.
6:48 a.m. – Caller reported offensive items left at Sunshine Espresso, 1209 Main St. Officer responded, report taken.