- 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 16
12:58 a.m. – Caller reported disturbance in 1500 block Tamarack. Male party had left area. Officer responded, report taken for assault IV.
June 15
12:51 a.m. – Stephanie Nies cited for driving uninsured, failure to maintain lane, failure to signal, Main St./18th Ave.
7:12 a.m. – Crash reported near Milepost 12 eastbound on Hwy. 228, Crawfordsville. According to OSP, Ford F55 driven by Craig Michael Snyder, 47, of Albany, struck the guardrail and left the roadway, crashing through a fence. When OSP arrived, Snyder was arrested on warrant and cited for unspecified violations. Ford was towed.
12:18 p.m. – Timothy Zimmerman cited for driving while suspended, 2200 block Main St. Driver’s license seized.
3:59 p.m. – Caller reported that a male had strangled her in area of 2200 block Main St. Officer responded, report taken for domestic violence-strangulation and assault IV.
7:52 p.m. – Caller reported male stole chips from Dollar General, 1937 Main St. Officer responded, report taken for theft III. Estimated value $20.
11:13 p.m. – Brian Scott Holden, 49, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case, Main St./22nd Ave. Cited and released. Also advised to move van.
11:32 p.m. – Faron Walter Kennedy, 60, arrested on LCCC warrant for FTA in theft case, LMC warrant for probation violation in fraudulent use of credit card case, cited for driving while suspended, 7-Eleven parking lot, 2405 Main St. Cited and released.
11:35 p.m. – David Samson cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured, failure to maintain lane, east of city limits. Vehicle impounded.
June 14
11:06 a.m. – Aelisha Adrian Devine, 32, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTA in disorderly conduct case. Cited to appear July 9.
1:11 p.m. – Caller reported that female stole beer from Main Street Market, 1306 Main St. Report taken. Approximate value $7.20.
1:47 p.m. – Caller reported male shoplifting from BiMart, 1980 Main St., on multiple occasions. Value of missing items $99. Investigation continuing. Report taken.
4:16 p.m. – Caller reported shoplifting that occurred May 30 at BiMart, 1980 Main St. Approximate value $190. Report taken.
8:17 p.m. – Samantha Leann Stotz, 33, arrested after she turned herself in at SHPD, 1950 Main St., on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case. Cited and released.
June 13
No arrests, citations or reportable incidents in Sweet Home.
June 12
1:46 a.m. – Tod Allen Sindt, 65, arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in marijuana possession case, 1600 block Long St. Cited and released.
2:12 a.m. – Mollie Molene Anglim, 46, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case, AMC warrant in theft case, 1200 block 12th Ave. Cited and released.
2:54 a.m. – Aleece Rochelle Woods, 39, arrested on SHMC warrants for FTA in two theft cases, FTA in trespass case.Jordan Scott Carter, 35, arrested on SHMC warrants for FTA in unauthorized entry into motor vehicle case, FTA in theft case, and LMC warrant for probation violation in theft case, 2400 block Main St. Both cited and released.
12:47 p.m. – Justin Lee Matteson, 46, arrested by Stanfield police on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal driving case. Cited to appear July 9.
12:57 p.m. – ATV crash reported in 51200 block Quartzville Rd. According to LCSO, Owen Hopkins, 18, of Albany, crashed his ATV and sustained a head injury. He was transported by LifeFlight to a hospital with “life-threatening” injuries.
3:45 p.m. – Caller reported she let male borrow her Jeep and he stole it, 1000 block Vista Lane. Officer responded, investigation continuing.
3:46 p.m. – Caller reported someone stole her credit card and took $437 from her. 1000 block Vista Lane. Officer responded, investigation continuing.
4:01 p.m. – Austin Alton Wayne Jones, 28, arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrant for FTA in giving false information case. Cited to appear July 9.
7:12 p.m. – Cody Allen Bowman, arrested on SHMC warrants for FTA in two theft cases, FTA in trespass case, 1950 Main St. Cited and released.
8:43 p.m. – Jose Guadalupe Gutierrez-Ojeda arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in criminal citation, 1200 block 44th Ave. Cited and released.
June 11
12:29 a.m. – Thai Wells cited for warrant, 44600 block North River Dr. Report taken.
12:02 p.m. – Benjamin Philip Hyatt, 46, arrested by Lebanon Police on SHMC warrant for FTA in trespass case. Cited to appear July 9.
12:11 p.m. – Caller requested welfare check on neighbor who, it turned out, had passed away months ago, 300 block W. 4th St., Halsey.
12:46 p.m. – Caller reported that background check done on him returned to another person. Officer responded, report taken.
3:18 p.m. – Katherine Marie Berghoffer arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case. Cited to appear July 11.
3:21 p.m. – Caller reported bike stolen from 400 block 7th Ave. Officer responded, report taken for theft II. Approximate value $300.
3:51 p.m. – Lloyd Wade Felton arrested by Junction City police on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal driving case. Cited to appear July 9.
4:44 p.m. – Caller reported female was attacked at Taco Bell, 1502 Main St. Officer responded, report taken for assault IV. Juvenile referred to Juvenile Dept.
5:13 p.m. – Juvenile reported they were attacked by another juvenile, 800 block 14th Ave. Officer responded, contacted all parties involved, including parents, who will be handling situation, given age of juveniles.
7:25 p.m. – Jhenna Marie Lynn Lance arrested by Corvallis police on SHMC warrants for FTA in two trespass cases. Cited to appear July 9.
10:08 p.m. – Caller reported gun and methadone taken from her locked bedroom, 600 block 7th Ave. Officer responded, report taken for theft I.
10:44 p.m. – Shauna Ray Harden, 31, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in eluding case, 18th Ave./railroad tracks. Cited and released.
June 10
7:37 a.m. – Guillermo Tlehuacltle Rason, 28, of Salem, cited for speeding, 82/55, 25300 block Hwy. 99, Halsey.
7:46 a.m. – Zackery James Morgan, 40, arrested for criminal trespass II after officer spotted him in area from which he had previously been trespassed, Husky Field, 22nd Ave. Cited and released.
12:26 p.m. – Caller reported juvenile made threats to shoot her son. Officer responded, counseled and trespassed juvenile from location in 1700 block Fir St. Parent of offending juvenile advised.
1:21 p.m. – Jack Edward Counts, 36, arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrant for FTA in fraudulent use of credit card case. Cited to appear July 9.
2:03 p.m. – Kendra Davis cited for speeding, 43/20, 5900 block Main St.
4:22 p.m. – Jimmy Rodger Varner arrested after he turned himself in at SHPD, 1950 Main St., on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case. Cited and released.
8:16 p.m. – Crystal Wiggins, 49, of Sweet Home, cited for criminal trespass II, 44900 block Quartzville Rd. Report taken.
June 9
8:00 a.m. – Citizen experiencing mental health issues given courtesy ride by LCSO to hospital, 28000 block Pleasant Valley Rd.
12:14 p.m. – Male found dead after apparently rock climbing in area of Hwy. 20/Canyon Creek Rd. According to LCSO, Miles Wedemeyer, 23, from California, was rock climbing a small rock face when he fell from the location. He was found deceased by other climbers who arrived in the area. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
12:42 p.m. – Caller reported that juvenile does burnouts “every day” during lunch time in cul-de-sac,1700 block Grape Ct. Officer responded, information noted.
3:11 p.m. – Crash reported in 44000 block North River Dr. Occupants transported to local hospital. Details were not readily available at press time. According to LCSO, a Lexas RX3 crashed at the location and two occupants, who were not named, were transported to Good Samaritan hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
5:30 p.m. – Albany police recovered license plate stolen from Sweet Home.
5:46 p.m. – Crash reported near Milepost 10 on Hwy. 228, Brownsville/Crawfordsville. According to OSP, Chevy pickup driven by Joslynn Gurtie Fae Maynard, 22, of Brownsville, failed to yield before crossing Hwy. 228 and was struck by a Toyota Tacoma pickup drive by Kaden Christopher Murphy, 23, of Pendleton. Maynard was cited for failure to yield, according to OSP. The vehicles were towed.
5:59 p.m – Heather Mae Kelly, 45, arrested by Albany police on multiple SHMC warrants for FTA in six theft cases, FTA in harassment case, and FTA in two trespass cases. Cited to appear July 9.
9:46 p.m. – Assault reported in 100 block E. Bishop Way, Brownsville. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
11:56 p.m. – Bryan James Watts, 50, of Sweet Home, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant for FTC in an FTA case. Cited to appear July 9.