- 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).
July 6
12:02 a.m. – Assault reported in 1400 block 60th Ave. Investigation continuing. Report taken.
12:09 a.m. – BLM gate found open in 51100 block Quartzville Rd. Lock appeared to have been broken off gate. Estimated damage $30.
12:36 a.m. – David Jason Skranak, 51, of Brownsville, cited for speeding, 57/35, 900 block N. Main St., Brownsville.
10:04 a.m. – Caller reported female on ground, lying in grass in 1200 block 49th Ave. Officer responded, contacted female, assisted her into clinic, where she was left alone with medical staff.
12:01 p.m. – Alexandra June Richardson arrested on AMC warrant for contempt of court, 900 block 1st Ave. Cited and released.
1:13 p.m. – Michale Todd Rosecrantz, 37, arrested on SHMC warrants for FTA in two theft cases, FTA in escape case, FTA in criminal misconduct case, and FTA in LCCC cases involving unlawful use of weapon, assault and possession of controlled substance, 1400 block 22nd Ave. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
1:40 p.m. – Theft reported in 44700 block Quartzville Rd. Cash stolen from wallet. Investigation continuing. Report taken.
2:47 p.m. – Caller from Mobil gas station, 2200 block Main St., reported that customer had been unable to pay for gas two hours previously and had promised to return to pay and had not done so. Report taken for theft III.
7:04 p.m. – Kyle Dawayne Roebuck, 30, arrested on SHMC warrant in trespass case, 600 block Main St. Cited and released.
7:13 p.m. – Theft reported in 32900 block Hwy. 99, Halsey, According to LCSO, EBT card was not accepted at the location and suspect, Tanner Nantz, 43, of Eugene, walked out with the items he wanted to purchase – ice cream and soda. Nantz arrested for theft III, transported to Linn County Jail. Report taken.
8:41 p.m. – Illegal camping reported in 47700 block Cascadia Dr., Cascadia. Vacant trailer found on side of road.
9:52 p.m. – Caller reported driver failing to maintain lane, speeding and nearly hitting pedestrian. Officer located driver, noted no signs of impairment. Driver was warned for failure to maintain lane, speeding. 4600 block Main St.
10:01 p.m. – Caller reported vehicle trying to leave Thriftway parking lot, 621 Main St., dragging items behind it. Officer responded, contacted female who refused to leave vehicle but handed over “white crystal-like substance” for disposal. Report taken.
10:10 p.m. – Caller from Safeway, 1540 Main St., reported female putting items in her purse. Officer responded, contacted female, who was trespassed from store.
July 5
7:35 a.m. – Crash reported in 3200 block Main St. No injuries, parties had already exchanged information, did not need officer. No report.
11:27 a.m. – Luke Murphy, 48, of Brownsville, cited for speeding, 93/55, 32100 block Seven Mile Lane north of Brownsville.
4:44 p.m. – Caller reported neighbor took out two of caller’s trees to put up fence in 1200 block Albatross Ct. Officer responded, determined it was civil issue.
5:38 p.m. – Disabled vehicle blocking part of NF11 in 51300 block Quartzville Rd. towed as hazard.
8:16 p.m. – Caller reported that neighbor had checked herself out of hospital and should not be home alone. 1800 block Fir St. Officer responded, assisted. Female refused transport.
8:51 p.m. – Juvenile from Corvallis cited for speeding, 60/35, 200 block E. Bishop Way, Brownsville.
9:32 p.m. – Malique Michael Foster, 26, of Eugene, cited for speeding, 57/35, 100 block W. Bishop Way, Brownsville.
10:42 p.m. – Deputy warned males who had campfire in 51200 block Quartzville Rd.
10:54 p.m. – Deputy located illegal camp in 51200 block Quartzville Rd. Male occupant warned.
July 4
7:42 a.m. – Donald Kay Flanigan, 36, arrested on LCCC warrants for probation violation in elude/reckless driving/FTA in criminal citation cases, LMC warrant for probation violation in theft case, 1100 block 10th Ave. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
11:32 a.m. – Caller reported someone cut hose at East Linn Museum, 746 Long St. SHPD to increase night patrols of area.
12:11 p.m. – Deputy investigated illegal camp set up on private property in 52600 block Hwy. 20. Report taken.
1:24 p.m. – Mica Deann West, 34, arrested by Wasco County Sheriff’s Office on SHMC warrant for FTA in DUII case. Cited to appear July 25.
2:05 p.m. – David Arreola, 37, of Redmond, cited for speeding 75/55, Hwy. 20/Dew Rd.
2:20 p.m. – Shayla Presto, 27, of Salem, cited for speeding, 75/55, Hwy. 20/Weatherly Lane.
2:43 p.m. – Deputy located and recovered stolen vehicle during patrol of Calkins Park, 44500 block Quartzville Rd. According to LCSO, 2002 Subaru Forester owned by Redmond resident was found parked at a boat ramp in a trailer spot.
4:02 p.m. – Emma Woods, 24, of Albany, cited for speeding, 78/55, 28900 block Hwy. 20.
4:36 p.m. – Hit and run reported in 37800 block Hwy. 228, Brownsville. According to LCSO, motorhome trying to get out of the park struck a car. Witnesses thought the male driver was intoxicated. Law enforcement could not locate the vehicle immediately. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
8:27 p.m. – Jade Amasa Waldon, 25, arrested on Jackson County Circuit Court warrants for FT in driving while suspended, DUII cases. Arrest followed report that female was using garden hose at Mobil gas station in 2200 block Main St. to bathe herself and refusing to leave. Report taken.
9:02 p.m. – Caller reported illegal fireworks in 700 block 9th Ave. Officer responded, contacted individual who agreed to stop the fireworks. This was the first of nine fireworks complaints reported during the evening.
9:22 p.m. – Jeremy Harris, 43, of Corvallis, cited on Benton County warrant after deputy located illegal camp east of Green Peter Dam, 46500 block Quartzville Rd. Report taken.
10:14 p.m. – Caller reported illegal fireworks at Sweet Home Inn, 800 block Oak Terrace. Officer responded, contacted out-of-state residents who told officer they were not aware that the fireworks were illegal in Oregon.
11:11 p.m. – Crash reported in 41800 block Marks Ridge Dr. Non-reportable because it occurred on private property, Parties exchanged information.
July 3
9:02 a.m. – Hunter Ariel Ringheimer, 31, arrested on SHMC warrants for FTC in theft case. 18th
Ave./Willow St.
10:20 a.m. – Homeowner cited for nuisance violations, 700 W. 3rd St., Halsey.
12:06 p.m. – Semi too tall to cross bridge in 100 block Main St., Brownsville, given assistance from LCSO in turning around.
12:36 p.m. – Caller reported male in 3000 block Main St. cutting up deer that caller believed was obtained illegally. Officer responded, determined that animal being butchered was pig.
12:38 p.m. – Caller reported large amount of blood near river in 1500 block Tamarack St. Investigation, which involved OSP fish and wildlife trooper, determined substance was not blood.
12:59 p.m. – Caller reported being scammed, sending $500 in gift cards to scammers. 1814 Fir St. Officer responded, provided caller with case number for her bank.
1:59 p.m. – Crash reported at Sunnyside Park, 44900 block Quartzville Rd. Camper crashed into fee booth at campground, damaging both camper and booth. According to LCSO, 2021 FRRV pulled by 2020 Ram 2500 driven by Vasiliy Chekhov, 61, of Salem, collided with the booth when entering the park.
2:13 p.m. – Robert Gardner of Sweet Home cited for driving while suspended, speeding 67/40, and failure to carry proof of insurance.
3:41 p.m. – Jessie Lane Davis, 29, arrested by Albany Police on SHMC warrant for FTA in DUII case. Cited to appear July 25.
4:39 p.m. – Hunter Gomez, 42, arrested by Corvallis police on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case. Cited to appear July 25.
7:19 p.m. – Caller reported male claiming to be law enforcement trying to enter Sunnyside Park, 44900 block Quartzville Rd. LCSO unable to locate individual.
8:02 p.m. – Caller reported barbecue was stolen from his residence in 2200 block Main St. two weeks previous.
8:55 p.m. – John Paul Smith, 52, arrested for criminal mistreatment 1 and assault IV – domestic, at SHPD, 1950 Main St. John Ross Smith, 22, arrested for assault IV – domestic. Both lodged at Linn County Jail.
9:28 p.m. – Heather Kelly, of Sweet Home, arrested on AMC warrant for FTA in unspecified case, 33100 block Hwy. 228, Halsey. Cited and released.
10:01 p.m. – Caller reported gun stolen from vehicle in 1400 block 24th Ave. Officer responded, report taken for theft I. Valued at $200.
July 2
9:39 a.m. – Gilbert Alonzo Martinez, 49, arrested on LCCC warrant for probation violation, 1500 block Tamarck St. Cited and released.
11:19 a.m. – Caller reported his tires were slashed while swimming, Calapooia/Upper Calapooia drives.
1:57 p.m. – Crash reported 43000 block North River Rd. According to LCSO, driver Mallory Murray, 18, of Sweet Home, told respondents that her Ford F-150 pulled her in the opposite lane of travel (stated there’s a history of it) and she overcorrected. Non-injury. Murray cited for operating unsafe vehicle.
2:09 p.m. – Scott David Citro, 49, arrested by Corvallis police for resisting arrest, LCCC warrant for FTA in burglary case. 18th Ave./Tamarack St. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
2:46 p.m. – Jared Louis Brennan, 39, cited for no operator’s license, driving uninsured and failure to register vehicle, 4200 block Main St.
4:04 p.m. – Nicholas Scott Warren, 45, arrested at Linn County Jail for offensive littering. Was lodged on prior charges,
4:18 a.m. – Leopoldo Hernandez-German, 30, of Albany, cited for speeding, 56/35, Bishop Way/Hume St., Brownsville.
5:42 p.m. – Darrell Gene Mullenix, 51, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrants for FTA in criminal misconduct, multiple trespassing and theft cases. Cited to appear July 23.
8:09 p.m. – Kaylie Jasmyn Gaylord, 32, arrested for criminal mischief, resisting arrest and attempted escape, 1717 9th Ave. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
10:30 p.m. – Deputy warned people about trying to secure spots in Pioneer Park when park was not open, 100 Pioneer Park Rd., Brownsville. Advised them that they were technically trespassing. Individuals confirmed they understood.
11:06 p.m. – Fawn Marie Burleson, 40, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant for FTA in fraudulent use of credit card case. Cited to appear July 23, 2025.
July 1
8:48 a.m. – Erik Hutton, 56, of Sweet Home, arrested on multiple warrants, 27900 block Fern Ridge Rd. Lodged at Linn County Jail. Report taken.
11:39 a.m. – Tina Charlene Holt arrested in Safeway parking lot, 1540 Main St., on LMC warrant for FTA in theft case, LCJC warrant for contempt of court. Cited and released.
12:38 p.m. – Caller reported male standing outside vehicle with a gun, talking to female. Officer responded, contacted male who, it turned out, was holding a lighter in the shape of a firearm – not realistic. No crimes. 1980 Main St.
1:25 p.m. – Caller reported male in park cutting down bushes in Northside Park. Officer responded, contacted male who admitted to cutting bushes. He was advised to clean it up.
2:31 p.m. – Theft reported in 1000 block Vista Lane. Caller reported relatives came to visit and caller caught one going through caller’s medicine and asked them to leave. Officer responded to verbal dispute over female moving out. While there, officer took report for alleged theft of jewelry, valued at $6,000.
4:51 p.m. – Caller reported male hit her vehicle in parking lot in 1500 block Main St. Officer contacted caller by phone, learned there was no visible damage to vehicle, but caller was concerned about male’s demeanor.
8:03 p.m. – Johnny Lee Stone, 32, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrants for FTC in initiating false report case, FTA in trespass case. Cited to appear July 23.
11:52 p.m. 0- Roberta Lee Griffiths, 55, arrested by Lake County Sheriff’s Office on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case. Cited to appear July 23.
June 30
7:49 a.m. – Sierra Forester, 23, of Albany, cited for speeding, 91/55, Hwy. 99/Powerline Rd.
11:31 a.m. – Corey Chad Everett Thompson, 35, arrested on Parole Board warrant for parole violation, 800 block Main St. Lodged at Linn County Jail. Also cited for driving while suspended.
2:24 p.m. – Caller reported that she had purchased a vehicle and later learned it had been stolen in Georgia. Officer responded, advised her of her options.
3:36 p.m. – Deputy located illegal camp on Cascade Timber Consulting property, 47000 block Hwy. 20. Occupants told to move along or be arrested.
4:58 p.m. – Caller requested welfare check on male in 1800 block Kalmia St. who was not answering his door. Police responded, performed death investigation. Two firearms and various documents seized for safekeeping. Report taken.
8:12 p.m. – Jeromie Tenbusch, 43, of Sweet Home, cited and released on two warrants, 47000 block Hwy. 20. Report taken.
9:52 p.m. – Deputies conducted death investigation on 79-year-old male, 1100 block Turbyne Rd. Death appeared to be of natural causes.
9:55 p.m. – Caller reported bicycle stolen from 1300 block Main St. Officer responded, report taken. Value $80.
11:31 p.m. – While responding to report of disturbance in 28100 block Hwy. 20, deputies discovered evidence of unlawful use of vehicle, felony insurance fraud. Further details unavailable. Investigation continuing.