- Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement and fire agencies. Addresses provided generally denote the location of the incident or arrest, occasionally indicating the origin of the call. 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. Also, due to space limitations in our paper editions, content may be restricted to the most recent information, and a more extensive version of the Public Safety Report will be available at sweethomenews.com.
- 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: L. (Lebanon), SH. (Sweet Home), B. (Brownsville) and H. (Halsey) following addresses; CSO (community services officer); LCSO (Linn County Sheriff’s Office); SHPD (Sweet Home Police Department); OSP (Oregon State Police); CTC (Cascade Timber Consulting); 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).
- B- Brownsville, H – Halsey, L – Lebanon, SH – Sweet Home, SV – Sodaville, WL – Waterloo.
Dec. 14
1:18 a.m. – Connor Provstgaar, 38, of Lebanon, arrested on outstanding warrant, Main/Walker roads, L. Report taken.
1:51 a.m. – Caller reported car and SUV driving in circles, drivers yelling at each other, S 7th/W D Sts., L. Jacob Brenner Reeder, 25, said he and his girlfriend were arguing. He was cited on LMC warrant for contempt of court.
7:08 a.m. – Caller reported dog barking and howling excessively, 38600 block Golden Valley Rd., L. Dog owner contacted regarding matter.
9:10 a.m. – Crash reported in area of Main Rd./Rock Hill Dr., L. Lebanon resident Dustin Lambert, 34, reported to have fled scene. Report taken.
11:24 a.m. – Caller reported that they had been in a physical altercation with another male concerning a dog in the area of 9th Ave./Dogwood St., SH. Report taken for Assault IV.
12:38 p.m. – Caller reported car “all over the road” and almost hit semi on Hwy. 34. Tyler Gene Dendy, 58, cited for no valid license
12:40 p.m. – Nathan Larkins, 38, of Albany, arrested on outstanding warrants, failure to report as sex offender, possession of controlled substance-meth and resisting arrest, 32800 block Berlin Rd., L. Report taken.
12:41 p.m. – William McRae, 59, of Lebanon, arrested on outstanding warrant, Berlin/Brewster roads, L. Cited and released. Report taken.
1:45 p.m. – Caller reported theft in 3200 block Main St. According to SHPD, approximately 10 lights were stolen from log trucks parked at that location. Officer responded, report taken for theft II. Investigation continuing.
2:12 p.m. – Alexander Abshere, 31, of Lebanon, arrested on outstanding warrants, 2300 block May Lane, L. Lodged at Linn County Jail. Report taken.
2:40 p.m. – Caller reported purse stolen out of vehicle in 300 block 11th Ave. Officer responded, report taken for unauthorized entry into motor vehicle, theft II. Loss valued at $120.
3:12 p.m. – Caller received chocolates delivered to her and found Apple AirTag in it, L. Will call chocolate company to find out who bought the chocolates.
3:24 p.m. – Caller reported juveniles riding dirt bike without helmets, 200 block Violet St., L.
3:44 p.m. – Caller reported theft of utility trailer, 29000 block Berlin Rd., SH. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
4:18 p.m. – Caller reported juveniles riding quads and mini bikes, S 10th/W Isabella Sts.
5:01 p.m. – Report taken for theft of toys and backpacks from Walmart, L. Sierra Faye Tagen, 24, cited for theft II, trespassed from store for life.
5:24 p.m. – Caller reported vehicle broken down in 52300 block Hwy. 20, Cascadia, while family was getting Christmas tree. Deputy responded, located family, called tow truck and stayed with daily until truck arrived.
6:08 p.m. – Caller reported intoxicated subject rolling on ground, yelling and acting crazy, near Dollar Tree, L. Transported to hospital for detox.
6:37 p.m. – Caller reported subjects appeared to be trying to get into vacant residence, 300 block B St., L. April Ann Thomas, 46, provided evidence she was independent contractor hired to look after and photograph properties. She was cited on Marion County Circuit Court warrant for FTA on original charge of harassment. Jacob Allen McLaughlin, 31, cited on LMC warrant for probation violation.
7:17 p.m. – Caller reported three juvenile boys asked for money for school fundraiser, but were unable to provide answers about fundraiser, 700 block Glen Oak Dr., L. Caller also said the boys “ransacked” her neighbor’s snack bowl that is left out for delivery drivers.
8:58 p.m. – Nicholas Brady, 38, of Lebanon, cited for driving uninsured, careless driving, 200 block W. Airport Rd., L.
9:34 p.m. – Caller reported subject skip-scanned items at Walmart, L. Loss: $56.
10:05 p.m. – Overdose reported in 40900 block Hwy. 228, SH. Male recovered after several doses of Narcan.
11:07 p.m. – Paul Donaldson, 61, of Sweet Home, cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured, 1700 block Foster Dam Rd., SH.
11:43 p.m. – Carl Barrett, 43, of Lebanon, cited for driving while suspended, 32900 block Berlin Rd.
Dec. 13
12:48 a.m. – SHPD responded to female who reportedly took more than 20 pills and was cutting herself, 2000 block Ames Creek Dr., SH. Female transported to Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital by medics.
7:08 a.m. – Deputies investigated report of horse on private property in 29100 block Lone Pine Rd., Washburn Heights area, B. This has been recurring incident over several years, according to LCSO. Deputies unable to locate horse owner. Report taken.
8:02 a.m. – Crash reported in area of Main St./44th Ave., SH. Officer responded. Non-injury, damages under $2,500, air bags did not deploy, parties exchanged info.
9:18 a.m. – Kaila M. Clayton, 36, cited for trespassing at Walmart, L.
9:52 a.m. – Citizen visited SHPD, 1950 Main St., to report someone impersonating police officer. According to SHPD, the owner of the Dam Bar received a call from a female identifying herself as a sergeant with the police department. When the bar owner questioned her, the caller hung up. When a SHPD officer called the number, the female denied that it was she that had called. The officer cautioned the person on the consequences of calling and identifying themselves as a police officer. No further action was taken.
10:12 a.m. – Michael Joseph Savage, 39, cited on Washington County Circuit Court warrant for FTA on original charge of harassment, L.
10:26 a.m. – Deputy investigated report of hit and run crash, 27800 block Fern Ridge Rd., SH. An unknown car crashed into the caller’s fence overnight and was pulled out. Owner is still assessing the damage value. Report taken.
10:41 a.m. – Caller reported he was punched in the face by girlfriend and was told to leave the home where they were staying, L. He asked for ride to his “side piece’s” home. No charges are being pursued.
10:45 a.m. – LCSO responded to hit and run in 31800 block Berlin Rd., L. Non-injury, property owner did not want to pursue charges for hit and run. Driver was located, info exchanged. Report taken.
11:00 a.m. – Eric Antom Strom arrested on Clackamas County Circuit Court warrant for FTC in punitive contempt case. Arrest followed report of disturbance between two males in 1200 block 47th Ave., SH, which turned out to be verbal only. Strom lodged at Linn County Jail.
11:32 a.m. – Citizen visited SHPD, 1950 Main St., to report they were scammed. Officer responded, info noted.
11:35 a.m. – Subject at Lebanon 7-11 moving items around, bringing items to counter but not buying them. She was asked to leave.
1:14 p.m. – Jasmine Magdelano, 44, of Lebanon, arrested on active warrant after report of illegal camping in 32800 block Berlin Rd., L. Lodged at Linn County Jail. Report taken.
2:33 p.m. – Darrin Hill, 50, of Lebanon, cited on active warrant, 300 block Russell St., L. Report taken.
3:14 p.m. – Caller reported rape in 27600 block Liberty Rd., SH. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
5:57 p.m. – Kaila M. Clayton, 36, cited for trespassing, GameTime, L. Report taken.
8:07 p.m. – Male juvenile reported three juvenile girls harassed him, one slapped him, Lebanon High School.
9:10 p.m. – Leslie Renee Maynard, 53, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in harassment case, 1200 block 13th Ave., SH. Cited and released.
10:10 p.m. – Sean Howser, 28, of Lebanon, cited for speeding, 75/55, in “extremely dense fog” in area of Hwy. 20/Cascade Dr., L.
10:15 pm. – Jamie Daniel Carpenter, 49, arrested after he turned himself in at SHPD, 1950 Main St, on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal driving case. Cited and released.
10:54 p.m. – Subject hitting Christmas lights with a guitar, S Main/W Sherman Sts., L.
Dec. 12
2:22 a.m. – Caller reported subjects trying to break into Gorilla Graphics, Lebanon, with crow bar.
7:55 p.m. – Caller reported person who had been sleeping in Clover Park, 1st Ave./Hwy. 20, SH, for several days. Officer responded, contacted male, who is moving along. He was advised of proper sleeping location.
8:38 a.m. – Caller reported female sitting near Wilco, cussing out customers. Officer found Pamela Jean Smith, 65, drinking tea. She was trespassed for life and cited on LMC warrant for FTA on original charge of trespass II.
9:31 a.m. – Caller reported subject laying on sidewalk, S 2nd St./W Airport Rd, L. Officer requested wrap. Johnathan James Wilson Matney, 39, taken into custody.
10:19 a.m. – Johnnie Catlin, 41, of Lebanon, arrested on multiple warrants, transported to Linn County Jail, Snow Peak Dr./Meridian Rd., L. Report taken.
10:35 a.m. – Daryn Hill, 33, of Lebanon, cited and released on LMC warrant, Park/Rose streets, L. Report taken.
10:38 a.m. – Brandi Simmons, 29, of Sweet Home, cited for failure to obey traffic control device, failure to renew vehicle registration, 200 block W. Airport Rd., L.
12:06 p.m. – Joseph Lee Shores, 53, cited on Benton County Circuit Court warrant for giving false information.
12:23 p.m. – Justin Jones, of Lebanon, cited and released on LMC warrant, 12700 block River Dr., L. Report taken.
12:34 p.m. – Fawn Burleson, 41, of Lebanon, arrested on outstanding warrants in escape case, possession of meth case, and trespass case. 32800 block Brewster Rd., L. Also arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in fraudulent use of credit card case. Lodged at Linn County Jail. Report taken.
12:39 p.m. – Report taken for theft II for theft of DeWalt battery pack on Nov. 26 in L. Loss: $260.
12:46 p.m. – James Leslie, 59, cited for speeding 45/20 school zone, Burdell Blvd./S Santiam Hwy.
12:47 p.m. – Female reported she was walking last night when a male was acting suspicious and followed her for a block and tried to engage a conversation, L. She told him she was armed, so he left.
1:11 p.m. – Kylee Baumgartner, 19, cited for speeding 37/20 school zone, S Main Rd./Kari Pl.
1:12 p.m. – Male on basketball court at Century Park, L, running at people and cussing at them. Officer witnessed event and subject left upon seeing officer.
1:23 p.m. – Morgan Peterson, 32, cited for speeding 35/20 school zone, S Main Rd./Sand Ridge Ct.
1:34 p.m. – Sophia Waldie, 20, cited for speeding 37/20 school zone, S Main/E Cedar Sts.
2:08 p.m. – Caller reported theft of wallet, sunglasses, keys and flashlight from unlocked car, 300 block S 8th St.
2:12 p.m. – Three subjects given 30-day exclusion from city parks for smoking at Ralston Park.
2:57 p.m. – Subjects threw a cup of water at students on the sidewalk, W Airport Rd./S 5th St.
3:20 p.m. – Caller reported damage to his clothing. He and his partner are breaking up. He went to pick up his belongings and found his nice clothes piled on bed, causing creases, and $500 cowboy hat in box, which bent it.
3:33 p.m. – Caller reported male who allegedly “drives as fast as he can” down driveway past caller’s residence whenever she is outside with her baby, 4200 block Main St., SH. Officer contacted caller, info noted and landlord is going to address issue.
3:41 p.m. – Suspects from earlier shoplifting case seen at Wilco. George Fetter, 44, and Autumn Pearson, 32, trespassed for life from store. Fetter arrested for prior theft case.
5:49 p.m. – Intoxicated male between Lebanon Liquor Store and Justice Center, bumping into things. Liquor store retrieved two bottles of stolen liquor. Loss: $35.10. Jerrime Jarome Urban, 47, declined medical treatment, given courtesy ride to Brownsville. Report for theft taken.
8:26 p.m. – Alexis True, 24, of Sweet Home, cited for speeding, 80/55, Hwy. 20/Dew Rd., SH.
9:07 p.m. – Caller lives nextdoor to her ex, who was watching their juvenile daughter while she was away. Daughter went to caller’s house and lit a wreath on fire inside the house, damaging the floor. Caller wants ex to pay for damage.
9:16 p.m. – Transient camp reported near railroad tracks near River Park, L. Transient fire caught the camp on fire. Fire was put out, but nobody was found.
9:50 p.m. – Meriah Lynn Crabtree, 32, arrested on Marion County Circuit Court warrant for FTA in harassment and trespass cases, Washington County Circuit Court warrant for FTA in unauthorized use of motor vehicle case at Mr. Lucky’s Deli, 1207 Long St., SH. According to SHPD, caller from Mr. Lucky’s reported that female came into location, refused to show ID and started pounding on door and yelling when asked to leave. Crabtree lodged at Linn County Jail.
10:33 p.m. – Deandre Morgan Ufford, 37, cited for driving while suspended.
10:37 p.m. – Caller reported male and female yelling inside residence, male threatened to kill female, 2600 block S 12th St. Female said her intoxicated grandson was yelling, he punched a hole in the wall and pushed her. He left out the back and jumped a fence.
Dec. 11
12:33 a.m. – Report taken for burglary II, theft III and criminal mischief II, Lebanon. Caller reported subject acting animated and strange lifted his shirt to reveal a gun, then cut lock off employee port-a-potty and stole lock and lantern from it. Police stopped suspect in vehicle. He semi-complied with police instruction, exited his vehicle, but then grabbed items off the ground and ran back to his vehicle. Police K9 used to challenge suspect, who then surrendered. Car towed, Samuel Marcus Hansen, 40, taken into custody.
2:14 a.m. – Caller reported “creeper van” in area with flashlights around and sound of trash cans being moved, looks like someone is loading up van, 600 block W Grant St.
2:21 a.m. – Deputy contacted couple with suspicious vehicle in area of Washburn Heights Dr./Sperry Rd. B. Non-criminal.
7:23 a.m. – Caller reported theft of car with keys inside while he was picking up DoorDash, near Cafe Rock, Lebanon. Car found at Cottonwoods Market. Samuel Marcus Hansen, 40, charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle and aggravated theft I. Report taken.
7:33 a.m. – Samuel Hansen, 40, of Beaverton, arrested after deputy spotted him at Cottonwoods store, 500 S. Main St. According to LCSO, Hansen had allegedly stolen a Hyundai sedan in Lebanon. Hansen was with Hyundai when deputy located him. According to LCSO, he admitted taking the car but said he intended to return it because he knew the owner was tracking it because the owner’s cellphone was inside the vehicle. 500 S. Main St., L. Report taken.
8:15 a.m. – Caller reported theft of survey equipment from back of car near Udell Engineering, Lebanon, earlier this morning. Loss: $20,000. Equipment found inside stolen vehicle and returned to owner. Suspect: Samuel Marcus Hansen, 40.
8:44 a.m. – Christopher Lance Turner, 30, arrested at Lincoln County Jail on SHMC warrant for FTA in unlawful dissemination of intimate image case. Cited to appear Jan. 14
9:05 a.m. – Alicia Kathleen Martinez, 41, arrested after she turned herself in at SHPD, 1950 Main St., SH, on SHMC warrant for FTA in DUII case. Cited and released.
9:06 a.m. – Caller reported fraudulent use of credit card in 41100 block Hwy. 228, SH. Multiple purchases had been made at various hardware stores, not by caller. Total of transactions about $1,602. Report taken.
10:09 a.m. – Bart Barron Preston, 59, advised he was camping illegally on private property, 32900 block Berlin Rd.
10:22 a.m. – Austyn Mitchell Clark, 31, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal driving case. Cited to appear Jan. 14.
10:30 a.m. – Daniel Ross Street, 71, cited for speeding 32/20 school zone, N 5th/Mary Sts.
12:07 p.m. – Chase James Blisseck, 20, cited for failure to use seatbelt, Lebanon.
12:28 p.m. – Christina Jean Abram, 57, arrested after she turned herself in at SHPD, 1950 Main St., SH, on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case, FTC in Linn County theft case, and Corvallis Municipal Court warrants for FTA in multiple illegal camping and probation violation cases. Cited and released.
1:06 p.m. – Caller expressed concerns about behavior of fox in area of Sodaville Cutoff Dr./Spring St., Sodaville. The fox was reported wondering on the road and was not afraid of vehicles or people. LCSO animal control technician was able to capture the fox and turned it over to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for testing.
1:24 p.m. – Ronald Kelley Nelson, 44, arrested on Columbia County Circuit Court warrant for FTA in possession of meth case, LCJC warrant for FTA in probation violation case and LMC warrant for FTA in driving while suspended case.4200 block Main St., SH. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
1:41 p.m. – Jeremy Scott Rockwell, 45, cited for speeding 41/25, W Airport Rd./S 9th St.
2:51 p.m. – Crystal Leeann Potter, 45, cited for driving while suspended, improper display and LMC warrant for FTA on original charge of driving while suspended.
2:57 p.m. – Caller complained about large equipment trucks operating without proper equipment, causing hazardous conditions in 35600 block Courtney Creek Dr., B.
3:12 p.m. – Denise Rene Armstrong, 59, arrested after she turned herself in at SHPD, 1950 Main St., SH, on SHMC warrant for FTA in hit and run case. CIted and released.
4:15 p.m. – Adrienne Barnes, 42, of Sweet Home, arrested for assault on public safety officer, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct II after deputies responded with Sweet Home Fire personnel to report of unconscious female in 27800 block Hwy. 20, Foster. After regaining consciousness, she refused medical care. A short time later, she allegedly entered active traffic lanes, creating a hazard. When deputies and assisting officers attempted to detain her for safety, she resisted, allegedly biting one officer and kicking another. Report taken.
6:14 p.m. – Caller reported 90-ton dump truck being operated on county road in area of Courtney Creek Dr./Timber Rd., B.
6:31 p.m. – Wayne Cooper, 44, of Foster, arrested for Assault IV-domestic violence, 47500 block Cascadia Dr., Cascadia. According to LCSO, this stemmed from domestic physical altercation that occurred in a trailer on the property. Report taken.
8:52 p.m. – Car crash into cement block of light pole in parking lot, 000 block E Airport Rd.
11:23 p.m. – Caller reported subject inside parked, running car at Lebanon 7-11, seems to have nodded off or worse.
11:32 p.m. – Multiple first responders assisted in call regarding female who got ran over, 000 block Market St., Lebanon. Female found bleeding, transported to hospital. Suspect Christopher Dee Wright, 33, detained at gunpoint in Jefferson, transported to jail.
Dec. 10
12:18 a.m. – Female banging on glass door at Lebanon Taco Bell, saying people are after her. Then she was laying on the ground. She was acting paranoid and told police she started feeling that way after smoking marijuana with friends at a bar. She refused help.
1:15 a.m. – Brandon Ryan Freeman, 31, arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in criminal citation case, 3100 block Main St., SH. Cited and released.
3:15 a.m. – John Pablo Scott II, 35, arrested on AMC warrant for contempt of court, 4100 block Main St., SH. Cited and released.
7:18 a.m. – Caller reported she was pulling into a parking spot at Lebanon 7-11 while another car was pulling out and made contact with her car, causing minor damage. The victim driver followed the suspect driver to get her information, but reported the suspect driver laughed and drove off. Police contacted the suspect driver who said she didn’t believe there was any collision, and she thought the driver was following her and screaming at her due to some mental condition. Her own car shows no damage.
7:30 a.m. – Caller reported suspicious subject near Fast Cash, Lebanon. Subject told police he was just looking through the rocks and picking up the ones he liked, and showed the officer a handful of rocks he collected.
8:23 a.m. p- Jason Caso, 33, of Sweet Home, cited on LCCC warrant, 44700 block North River Rd., Foster. Report taken.
8:27 a.m. – Car crash into tree, near S 12th St./ W Ash Pl., Lebanon. Driver said he spit out his window and it was running down his window so tried wiping it off and he drifted off the road and into the tree.
9:23 a.m. – Multiple vehicles and evidence of shooting within city limits on the flag lot south of Airport Road from Airway Road, Lebanon. Property owner asked for suspect(s) to be trespassed.
9:34 a.m. – Theft of wallet from unlocked car reported, 1800 block S 5th St., Lebanon.
10:00 a.m. – LCSO conducted death investigation in 27100 block Rowell Hill Rd., SH. Male, 87, ruled deceased of natural causes. Report taken.
10:26 a.m. – Caller reported vehicle parked in same spot without moving for more than two months, 1200 block Nandina St., SH. Referred to Code Enforcement.
11:09 a.m. – Couple have been arguing about a dying cat that they cannot afford to have put down, Lebanon. Male upset over female asking him many questions, and he threatened to “beat her to death.” Male denies allegations.
11:56 a.m. – Cynthia Dell Cole, 73, cited for speeding 34/20 school zone, S Main Rd./Market St.
1:00 p.m. – Karen Gail Jackson, 70, cited for speeding 38/20 school zone, 500 block Cascade Dr.
1:14 p.m. – Robert Scott McVay Jr., 34, cited for speeding 34/20 school zone, 500 block Cascade Dr.
1:56 p.m. – Caller reported vehicle that had been parked in same spot since July, 1200 block Evergreen Lane, SH. Officer responded, vehicle tagged for removal in 48 hours.
2:09 p.m. – Rifle reported lost, 1800 block Cascade Ave., L. According to LCSO, this was a Daniel Defense rifle that was taken to Polk County a year ago by the owner. The owner is now deceased, and the fiance of the owner wanted to report that they do not know where it is at. Report taken.
2:14 p.m. – Juvenile cited for speeding 38/20 school zone, 500 block Cascade Dr.
2:50 p.m. – Caller reported vehicle pushed into parking spot in front of Sweet Home Funeral Chapel, 1443 Long St. Officer responded, vehicle posted for removal in 48 hours.
3:06 p.m. – Theft of razor, phone charger, scrunchies and vitamins from Grocery Outlet. Loss: $30.
3:08 p.m. – Brenda Lou Smothers, 66, cited for speeding 41/25, S 12th/W Oak Sts.
3:19 p.m. – McKenzee Rae Benedict, 27, cited for speeding 38/25, S 12th/W Oak Sts.
3:32 p.m. – Joseph Andrew Anthony, 40, cited for speeding 43/25 and failure to carry proof of insurance, S 12th/W Oak Sts.
4:08 p.m. – Dawn Marie Meiel-Satcher, 53, cited for speeding 40/25, S 12th/W Oak Sts.
4:37 p.m. – Stacey Diane Stafford, 54, arrested for criminal trespass II after caller reported that female formerly trespassed was back at Sweet Home Physical Rehab, 646 Holley Rd., SH. Cited and released.
5:05 p.m. – Brenna Rae Candler, 45, arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in criminal citation case, 4900 block Main St., SH. Cited and released.
5:32 p.m. – Crash reported in area of Brownsville Rd./Rock Hill Dr., L. According to LCSO, Janine De Paz, 57, of Brownsville, driving a Subaru Legacy, was approaching a stop sign. She stated she didn’t see the stop ahead in time, and swerved into the ditch to avoid hitting a car stopped at the sign. Car was towed, and she was not injured.
6:16 p.m. – Deputy located female runaway, gave her ride home. 2500 block Primrose St., Leb
7:01 p.m. – Shane Phillips, 28, of Lebanon, cited for failure to renew vehicle registration, 2nd St./Walker Rd., L.
8:40 p.m. – Lisa Jones, 63, of Sweet Home, cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured, North River/Northside drives, SH.
8:50 p.m. – Rockie Eugene Morse, 52, arrested for assault II, 2200 block Long St., SH. According to SHPD, officers had responded to a report of an assault on Dec. 7 in the 1000 block of Mountain View. Cheray Norman, 32, received head trauma from a metal object thrown at her. The assailant had already left the scene prior to officer arrival. Norman was transported by Sweet Home Medics to the hospital. Officers developed probable cause to arrest Morse. He was located in the 4300 block of Nandina St. and was lodged at Linn County Jail.
11:24 p.m. – Caller from Wiley Creek Community, 5050 Mountain Fir St., SH, reported resident hit another resident, causing injury. Officer responded, parties separated, female transported by medics but declined to pursue charges.
Dec. 9
12:24 a.m. – Ryan Ray Helms, 37, arrested on SHMC warrant in assault case. Cited and released. Main St./12th Ave., SH.
12:38 a.m. – Caller reported a subject called and threatened to kill her, and she saw him staring at her from the fence around her apartment patio, 1800 block Stoltz Hill Rd. Officer checked area.
1:18 a.m. – Paul Lester Herzberg, 38, arrested on AMC warrant for contempt of court, 600 block Main St., SH. cited and released.
2:42 a.m. – Caller reported overdose in 1000 block Mountain View Rd., SH. Officer responded, male declined transport, was trespassed from location.
3:04 a.m. – Callers reported three juveniles yelling slurs and breaking bottles near Oak Street Market, L.
3:37 a.m. – Scott Kevin Heinz, 38, arrested for criminal trespass II after caller in 1000 block Mountain View Rd., SH, reported male who had been trespassed had returned.
7:46 a.m. – Julia Tremain, 30, of Brownsville, cited for speeding, 30000 block Seven Mile Lane, Shedd.
8:57 a.m. – Caller reported package stolen from front porch in 1200 block 38th Ave., SH. Officer responded, report taken for theft III. Approximate value of loss $90.
11:34 a.m. – Vincent Keiser, 48, of Sweet Home, arrested for driving with revoked driver’s license. Deputy intercepted Keiser in Brownsville after receiving notification from OSP that it was receiving complaints about vehicle Keiser was operating.
1:25 p.m. – Bell ringer reported suspicious subjects in L BiMart parking lot, pushing something into the firewood wood pile.
1:56 p.m. – Caller reported male pounding on door in 1900 block Kalmia St., SH. Officer responded, contacted male, who agreed to leave residents alone.
2:16 p.m. – Monte Dale Lee, 54, excluded from L city parks for 30 days for smoking at Ralston Park.
2:56 p.m. – Jordan Eric Brendle, 36, arrested for driving while suspended, Long St./13th Ave., SH. Cited and released.
3:11 p.m. – Employee at Lebanon Justice Court thought she had gum under her desk and accidentally pushed the panic alarm button.
4:23 p.m. – Single-vehicle crash reported in 41800 block North River Dr., SH. According to LCSO
Lyllien Allen, 18, of Sweet Home, was driving a Ford Fusion when she swerved to avoid water over the roadway. She lost control and struck a power pole, Vehicle was towed, no injuries. Report taken.
4:53 p.m. – Felishia M. Hill, 39, cited for driving while suspended, L.
5:07 p.m. – Nicholas Hanson 42, of Lebanon, cited for driving without insurance, Truman/Parkway streets, L.
6:03 p.m. – Caller reported XBox stolen from 3200 block Main St., SH. Officer contacted caller, report taken for theft II, burglary I and criminal trespass I. Investigation continuing.
7:28 p.m. – Domestic disturbance, 1900 block S 2nd St., L. Male subject said female subject started argument over video games, trapped him in the office and punched him in the face. Female jumped over balcony to elude police. Report taken. Caden Jason Scotty King, 28, cited on LCCC warrant for failure to perform duties of driver to injured persons.
7:30 p.m. – Patrick Wood, 48, of Albany, cited for speeding, 90/55, Hwy. 99/Lake Creek Dr., H.
8:18 p.m. – Caller reported she believes her ex-boyfriend broke two of her cat’s legs while they were living together. She recently moved out.
8:57 p.m. – Christopher Fawson, 18, of Lebanon, cited for minor in possession after caller reported seeing Fawson hiding in a bush and screaming in a yard in 600 block W. Airport Rd., L. Fawson warned for trespassing, taken home by his father, according to LCSO. Report taken.
9:57 p.m. – Caller reported male stumbling around in field at Sweet Home High School. Officer responded, contacted male, who told officer he was gathering worms for fishing bait.
10:33 p.m. – Theodore Shinall, 47, cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured, Hwy. 20 at east SH city limits.
Dec. 8
12:01 a.m. – Robert Clyde Lott, 65, arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in DUII case, 3100 block Zelkova St., SH. Cited and released.
12:12 a.m. – K. Wolf, of Central Point, cited for driving while suspended, 2nd/D streets, Halsey.
12:29 a.m. – Caller reported female came into his residence in 1100 block 55th Ave., SH, stating that someone had hurt her. Officer responded, determined that situation was the victim, Kimberly Harnden, 43, had been bitten on the arm by a dog. According to SHPD, she was transported by medics. The owner of the dog, a rottweiler, Heather Kelly, 46, was issued a quarantine order.
2:47 a.m. – Caller reported loud vehicle that “they leave running all night” in 3100 block Main St., SH. Officer responded, contacted male who was advised of complaint and said he was going to leave area.
4:04 a.m. – Caller reported male broke into his vehicle in 1900 block Long St., SH. Officer responded, contacted male, who was trespassed from area. Report taken for unauthorized entry into motor vehicle and criminal mischief II. Investigation continuing.
9:16 a.m. – Douglas Barnes, 74, of Albany, cited for speeding, 85/55, 1800 block Hwy. 99, Halsey.
10:18 a.m. – Caller reported several bags of household trash left in vicinity of Rocky Top Bridge campsite, 49700 block Quartzville Rd., Foster. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
10:21 a.m. – Caller reported customer had fuel stolen out of side-by-side at Mr. Lucky’s Deli, 1207 Long St., SH. Caller declined to pursue charges but asked that gas can be returned if located.
11:46 a.m. – Chris Swisher, of Sweet Home, cited on multiple warrants. David Rood, 50, of Lebanon, arrested on two outstanding warrants, cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured and switched license plates. 1000 block Red Baron Lane, SH. Reports taken.
3:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to report of online dispute between gamers in which one threatened to “doxx” the other. Information documented. 800 block W. 5th St., Halsey.
4:31 p.m. – Everett Chase, 53, of Brownsville, cited on two counts of dog at large and two counts of failure to license dog, 37600 block Mountain Home Dr., SH. Report taken.
4:38 p.m. – Deputy cut up large tree that had fallen across southbound lane in area of Quartzville Rd./Hwy. 20, Foster.
9:53 p.m. – Justin Lee Walker, 38, arrested by Corvallis police on SHMC warrants for FTA in two trespass cases, FTA in public indecency case and FTA in trespass case. Cited to appear Jan. 14.