- 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).
June 29
12:49 a.m. – Craig Daniel Edgmand, 44, arrested by Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office on SHMC warrant for FTC in DUII case. Cited to appear July 23.
2:08 a.m. – Nicholas Motellang, 31, of Corvalis, cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured and failure to obey traffic control device, 27600 block Hwy. 99, Halsey. Report taken.
3:43 a.m. – Philip Mejia, 23, cited for driving uninsured, 1200 block Clark Mill Rd. Tow cancelled after driver obtained insurance.
1:07 p.m. – Marisa Rose Ross, 33, arrested on AMC warrant for FTA in theft case, 13th Ave./Kalmia St., following report of physical disturbance between male and female in that location. Officer determined it was verbal only. Ross cited and released.
1:45 p.m. – Deputy located illegal camp on Green Peter, 49700 block Quartzville Rd.
5:10 p.m. – Hit and run reported in 400 block N. Main St., Brownsville. According to LCSO, a Ford Maverick was backed into by a White Toyota Prius while parked in the alley. The Ford sustained damage along the whole passenger side. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
10:38 p.m. – Dylan Scott Gates, 30, cited for driving while suspended, 2400 block Main St.
10:59 p.m. – Aurora Rose Green, 19, cited for speeding, 47/25, 2000 block Main St.
June 28
1:54 a.m. – OSP trooper came upon Toyota Camry in ditch near Chevron station, Milepost 3 on Hwy. 228, Brownsville. According to OSP, trooper noticed signs of impairment and driver, a 25-year-old male from Fresno, Calif., whose last name was not available in the report, was arrested for DUII and taken to Lebanon jail, where he provided a BAC of .19%. He was cited and taken to the motel where he was staying. Vehicle towed.
8:26 a.m. – Kasi Savolt, 62, of Sweet Home, cited to appear at Linn County Justice Court following report of dog biting neighbor’s dog in 26700 block Rowell Hill Rd. Report taken,
10:57 a.m. – Caller reported that employee had not been in contact for more than a week and requested welfare check. Officer responded, contacted employee’s mother who reported she had seen him the night before and that he was staying at friend’s house and was OK. Employer advised.
12:37 p.m. – Deputy responded to report of disturbance in 40300 block Holley Heights Loop. Report taken for unlawful entry into motor vehicle and theft. According to LCSO, broken down Dodge work truck had been left on property while owner was in jail. When owner arrived to move truck, it was discovered that tools had been stolen out of it and the tool boxes damaged. Value of missing items still being calculated. Report taken.
1:35 p.m. – LCSO evicted two bats from residence in Cascadia, 48900 block Hwy. 20.
8:52 p.m. – David Tackett, 38, of Foster, cited for driving while suspended, Dew/Liberty roads.
June 27
7:15 a.m. – Resident flagged down officer to report that someone entered her yard in 1800 block Grape St. and stole cans valued at approximately $25. Report taken for theft III.
9:49 a.m. – April Denise Ferebee arrested by Baker County Sheriff’s Office on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case. Cited to appear July 23.
12:28 a.m. – Brent Anthony Prather, 37, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in trespass case, 3200 block Main St. Cited and released.
12:55 p.m. – Zachary David Allen, 19, cited for speeding, 4300 block Main St.
1:56 p.m. – Serchelle Dayton, of Sweet Home, arrested for DUII, reckless driving and reckless endangering, Brownsville Rd./Rock Hill Dr. Report taken.
2:47 p.m. – LCSO responded to incident in 43700 block North River Dr. which turned out to be adults engaged in yelling match about using the same area of lake shore and a dog getting loose.
4:47 p.m. – Vehicle burglary reported in 45000 block Quartzville Rd., east of Sunnyside Park. Estimated $3,000 to $5,000 worth of camping gear and other personal property stolen from vehicle while owners were swimming. Report taken.
6:25 p.m. – Andrew Edwin Amundson arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant for FTC in resisting arrest case. Cited to appear July 23.
6:48 p.m. – Deputy spotted illegal fire on bank of Foster Lake, 44700 block Quartzville Rd.
6:51 p.m. – Austin Jackson, 29, of Albany, arrested on outstanding warrant, 44700 block Quartzville Rd. Report taken.
7:46 p.m. – Scott Richard Fleury, 47, arrested for menacing – domestic, disorderly conduct II after report of disturbance in 2900 block Kalmia St. According to SHPD, Fleury allegedly attempted to fight his parents and threw items at them. Lodged at Linn County Jail. Report taken.
10:26 p.m. – Caller reported possible intoxicated driver who almost hit guard rail and multiple curbs. Officer and LCSO responded, located female in 1800 block Main St. who did not appear intoxicated, but may have been experiencing age-related issues, according to SHPD report. LCSO escorted driver home. Driver to be submitted for retest.
10:50 p.m. – Brian Scott Holden, 49, arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in driving while suspended case, 1800 block Kalmia St. Cited and released.
11:28 p.m. – Burglary reported in 51300 block Quartzville Rd. The Bureau of Land Management reported buildings broken into, solar panels and wiring had been stolen from the Yellow Bottom Campground. Report taken.
June 26
1:17 a.m. – Caller reported juveniles headed toward town on Holley Rd. from 3rd Ave. Officer located them eastbound on Main St. near 18th Ave. Juveniles were warned for curfew and all returned home or were retrieved by parents/guardians.
3:56 a.m. – Overdose reported in 400 block Kay Ave., Brownsville. Report taken.
9:46 a.m. – Erik Hutton, 56, of Sweet Home, arrested for unauthorized use of motor vehicle, possession of meth, trespass II; Farrin Geise, 41, of Sweet Home, arrested for trespass II; Patricia Geise, 70, of California, arrested for trespass II; Alyssa Tenorio, 20, of California, arrested for trespass II after report of trespassers in 27900 block Fern Ridge Rd. Report taken.
10:07 a.m. – Justin Lee Smith, 43, cited for driving uninsured, expired registration and improper display of plate, Towne Pump.
12:08 p.m. – Kolby McBeth, 35, of Brownsville cited for failure to carry proof of insurance, failure to drive on right on highway, failure to wear seatbelt in 37600 block Northern Dr.
12:27 p.m. – Officer located vehicle in parking lot at 1950 Main St. after allowable hours. Vehicle towed.
1:43 p.m. – Miguel Alfredo Gutierrez, 42, arrested by Eugene police on SHMC warrant for FTA in giving false information to police officer case. Cited to appear Aug. 13.
2:56 p.m. – Devin Robbie Ward, 28, arrested on LMC warrant for driving while suspended, 1950 Main St. Cited and released.
5:13 p.m. – Deputies conducted death investigation in what LCSO described as apparent suicide of 75-year-old male from Bend. 48800 block Quartzville Rd. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
5:19 p.m. – Dustin Andrew Clarneau arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case. Cited to appear July 23.
5:29 p.m. – Sara Kay King, 33, arrested after she turned herself in at SHPD, 1950 Main St., on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case, LMC probation violation warrant. Cited and released.
6:12 p.m. – Thomas Junior McCarthey, 61, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrants for FTA in criminal driving cases. Cited to appear July 23.
6:54 p.m .- Jason Auten, 49, of Sweet Home, arrested for assault IV-domestic following disturbance in 400 block 50th Ave. Report taken.
7:38 p.m. – Diana Lynn Hall, 68, of Sweet Home, arrested on multiple warrants for contempt of court, offensive littering and parole violation after she flagged down OSP officer while hitchhiking (using a walker) near Milepost 24 on Hwy. 20. Hall cited and released. Friend arrived to give her a ride to town.
7:58 p.m. – Crystal Ann Gonzalez, 37, arrested on LMC warrant for contempt of court, 3200 block Main St. Cited and released.
8:10 p.m. – Diana Lynn Hall, 68, arrested by OSP on SHMC warrant for offensive littering. Cited to appear July 23.
10:44 p.m. – Christian Michael Rogers, 30, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant in theft case. Cited to appear July 23.
11:29 p.m – Theft reported in 33100 block Hwy. 228, Halsey. Samsung cellphone stolen from the bar. $100 value. Report taken.
June 25
1:06 a.m. – Renee Ruth Carr, 59, arrested on LMC warrant for driving while suspended, 1500 block Tamarack. Cited and released.
2:39 a.m. – Nicholas Scott Warren, 45, arrested for escape III, resisting arrest, attempted assault on public safety officer, aggravated harassment, criminal mischief III, depositing trash within 100 feet of waterway, two counts of offensive littering and three counts of criminal trespass, 1100 block 10th Ave. According to SHPD, Warren was reportedly trespassing at downtown businesses. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
9:09 a.m. – Caller reported dirt biker blowing through stop signs in area of 7th Ave./Dogwood St. Officer unable to locate rider following report.
11:23 a.m. – Deputy warned two males for trespassing on Calapooia Tree Farm, 43000 block Upper Calapooia Dr.
11:45 a.m. – Deputy warned group of people who had set up camp on Giustina land, 43000 block Upper Calapooia Dr.
12:20 p.m. – Assault reported near Green Peter Lake, 45000 block Quartzville Dr. According to LCSO, this was a physical fight that was reported to have occurred several days prior at campsite on Quartzville Rd. Investigation continuing.. Report taken.
12:56 p.m. – Crash reported in 28100 block Brownsville Rd., Brownsville. According to LCSO, Alix Osinga, 19, of Lebanon, driving a Ford Ranger, over-corrected while looking down at the radio and drove off the roadway onto the shoulder. After Osinga over-corrected a second time, the truck rolled onto its roof. Osinga was transported to the hospital for evaluation and cited for careless driving. Report taken.
1:23 p.m. – Crash reported on Hwy. 228 at I-5 exit (216). According to OSP, an Infiniti QX6 driven by Michael James Konkolis, 37, of Philomath, was northbound on I-5 and exited, then proceeded through the intersection to re-enter the freeway. According to OSP, Konkolis failed to stop at the stop sign and rolled through the intersection. A Volkswagen driven by Donald Terri Mohr, 29, of Sweet Home, was westbound on Hwy. 228 and T-boned the Infiniti. At least one passenger, Megan McCarthy, 37, was involved but report was unclear regarding which vehicle she was in. No one was transported. Konkolis was cited for multiple violations unspecified in the OSP report, as well as driving while suspended. Vehicles were towed.
2:06 p.m. – Vehicle vs. pedestrian crash reported in area of Mountain View Rd./22nd Ave. Officers responded and learned that it wasn’t a crash. Male occupant of wheelchair had fallen out when female operator of vehicle came to hard stop. No injuries. Declined medics. No damage.
2:10 p.m. – Caller reported someone had left two bikes in 1700 block 54th Ave. Officer responded, bikes seized.
2:14 p.m. – Caller reported someone left bike in 4300 block Main St. Officer responded, bike placed in property.
2:39 p.m. – Larry Dean Bergstrom, 60, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant in theft case. Cited to appear July 23.
7:25 p.m. – Jacob Robert Langley, 34, of Eugene, cited for speeding, driving uninsured and failure to register vehicle, Hwy. 228/Walker Lane, Brownsville. Report taken.
8:55 p.m. – Caller reported multiple people at Northside Park “yelling, doing drugs and one male polishing a BB gun.” Officer responded, individuals left except for two, who were advised of park hours and would be packing up.
9:59 p.m. – Joseph Gene Salley, 52, arrested on SHMC warrant in driving while suspended case, 1600 block Long St. Cited and released.
June 24
9:14 a.m. – Stephanie Irene Starkweather arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case. Cited to appear July 23.
9:16 a.m. – Caller reported suspicious vehicle that appeared to be burned, had bullet holes in front in 800 block Main St. Officer responded, report taken.
1:44 p.m. – Caller reported that husband was being scammed, 1700 block Spruce St. According to SHPD, scammer asked intended victim to send money via Paypal (for an unknown purpose), but no money was actually sent. Officer responded, advised caller of options.
2:44 p.m. – Kenneth George Adair II arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in driving while suspended case, 800 block Main St. Cited and released.
4:57 p.m. – Crash reported in 29800 block Brownsville Rd. A Toyota Sequoia left the roadway for an unknown reason and rolled. Driver Angela Hoffman, 56, of Lebanon, was treated for minor injuries. Report taken.
5:54 p.m. – Citizen stopped in at SHPD to report bike theft in 1800 block Tamarack St.
7:28 p.m. – Caller reported Tahoe and Nissan racing, passengers hanging out of windows, 2200 block Main St. Officer responded, contacted Tahoe driver who was warned for speeding and to drive more safely. Nissan not located.
8:52 p.m. – Caller reported daughter was assaulted by other children earlier in day. Officer responded, contacted juveniles and parents, who were all counselled for behavior. 3200 block Main St.
9:04 p.m. – Caller reported neighbor shooting arrows in 1200 block 45th Ave. Officer responded, contacted female who was warned about city ordinance violation.
June 23
6:24 a.m. – Derald Kenneth Baze, 34, arrested for theft III after caller reported that male stole alcoholic beverage from Main Street Market, 1810 Main St. Cited and released.
1:05 p.m. – Deputy located lost vehicle in 43900 block Wiley Creek Dr. According to LCSO, owner of large property thought someone had talent their GMC truck. Deputy located it on the property about 200 yards up the road. Report taken.
1:43 p.m. – Caller reported someone had left bags of clothing on his porch in 1400 block 42nd Ave. Officer responded, items placed in property.
1:49 p.m. – Burglary reported in 44600 block North River Dr. about $3,000 with of miscellaneous items reported missing: kiln, hitches, jack stands, angle brackets, motor, jumper cables, propane weed torch, grease gun, and piano key gauge. Deputies have identified a suspect. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
2:35 p.m. – OSP reported vehicle speeding, passing unsafely and tailgating. SHPD officer responded, unable to locate vehicle but contacted business that owns vehicle. Driver will be counseled. 5400 block Main St.
4:00 p.m. – Caller reported male who has been banned from business continues to show up and is following female employees from work, 4300 block Main St. Officer responded, female employees to call if they want to pursue charges.
4:09 p.m. – Camping trailer found parked at Holley Elementary School, 40400 block Hwy. 228. Also left was note saying owners would return.
9:43 p.m. – Nicholas Scott Warren, 45, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in Contempt of Court case after officer located him allegedly setting up camp on property from which he had been told to leave in 1200 block 10th Ave. He was trespassed.
11:16 p.m. – Joseph Francis Mance, 40, arrested on LCCC warrant for FTA in DUII case following traffic stop, 18th Ave./Tamarack St.
11:53 p.m. – Robert Whitton, 71, cited for driving uninsured, failure to maintain lane and speeding, 1200 block 49th Ave. Vehicle impounded.
11:55 p.m. – Michael Evan Matthews, 40, arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrant for FTA in trespassing case. Cited to appear July 23.