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, is often updated online 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 used in the 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); FTA (failure to appear); FTC (failure to comply).
March 23
6:47 a.m. – Stephanie Irene Starkweather, 37, arrested by Lebanon police on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear in theft case. Cited to appear April 23.
8:50 a.m. – Caller reported burglary at business in 200 block S. Main St., Brownsville. Coffee shop was entered and cash stolen. Investigation continuing. Report taken.
1:23 p.m. – Kennedy Duran Gonzales, 29, arrested on Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear in trespass case, Linn County Circuit Court warrants for failure to appear in multiple cases. 55th Ave./Main St. Cited and released.
5:41 p.m. – Guillermo Diaz Duriel, 30, cited for dog at large, 1600 block Tamarack St.
6:23 p.m. – Caller from Sun Motel, 3026 Main St., reported neighbor constantly harassing caller, waking “everyone” up at 4 a.m. Second caller reported that other residents are up all night, causing disturbances. Officer responded, counseled all parties for their actions. Both callers stated they were told by manager to call police. Management advised to stop telling residents to call police.
March 22
7:00 a.m. – Gilbert Alonzo Martinez, 49, arrested on Linn County Circuit Court warrants for possession of meth and resisting arrest. 3200 block Main St. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
10:48 a.m. – Lynnette Irene Johnson, 46, arrested on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrants for probation violation, driving while suspended. 2400 block Main St. Cited and released.
11:42 a.m. – Caller reported resident attempting to attack other residents and staff, Wiley Creek Memory Care, 4950 block Mountain Fir St. Second caller then reported that she was being harassed by staff. Officer responded, counseled female on behavior.
11:44 a.m. – Caller reported burglary in 44400 block Wiley Creek Dr. Owner of property realized that vacant house had been burglarized, items missing. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
12:31 p.m. – Ulexis Marie Cloonan, 23, arrested on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for failure to comply in trespass case, 3000 block Main St. Cited and released.
2:42 p.m. – Officer located graffiti at Northside Park, 1700 block 11th Ave. Report taken for criminal mischief. City Public Works Department advised.
2:51 p.m. – Crash reported in 46600 block Old Hufford Dr. Juvenile operator of vehicle blew tire out, struck rock. Non-injury, non-DVM reportable crash because it occurred on private property.
3:34 p.m. – Jessica Rae Deffenbaugh, 39, of Sweet Home, arrested on two outstanding warrants. 43700 block Wiley Creek Dr. Cited and released. Report taken.
4:42 p.m. – Miguel Alfredo Gutierrez, 42, arrested by Cottage Grove police on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear in providing false information case. Cited to appear April 9.
5:32 p.m. – Caller reported that someone vandalized his parking sign, 1890 Kalmia St. Officer responded, report taken.
6:18 p.m. – Caller reported fraudulent use of credit card, 900 block 13th Ave. $160 loss. Report taken.
7:23 p.m. – LCSO requested assistance in locating motorcycle that failed to yield for traffic stop, speeding over 120 mph. SHPD officer located speeding motorcycle, but not the one LCSO was seeking.
9:45 p.m. – Shay Cameron Kepler, 27, arrested by Lebanon police on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear in endangering a minor case. Cited to appear April 9.
March 21
5:23 a.m. – Crash reported on Hwy. 228 at Crescent Hill Rd. According to OSP, a Mazda MZ3 sedan operated by Ethan Michael Hawk, 23, of Sweet Home, was westbound when it attempted to pass a Chevrolet pickup driven by Daniel Earl Oldfield, 46, also of Sweet Home. The pickup attempted to turn left as the Hawk allegedly attempted the “unlawful” pass, according to OSP, and was struck by the Mazda. Both vehicles appeared to be totaled. Hawk cited for “multiple” violations, not specified in the police report.
8:32 a.m. – Brody Dylan Burright, 22, arrested on Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for probation violation in DUII case, 3000 block Main St. Report taken. Cited and released.
9:53 a.m. – Steven Lee Ballweber, 35, arrested on Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear in criminal citation case, Albany Municipal Court warrant for contempt of court, Linn County Justice Court warrant in criminal trespass case. 3100 block Main St. Cited and released.
1:56 p.m. – Caller reported stolen vehicle from 29200 block Lone Pine Rd., Brownsville. Suspect was known and vehicle was recovered that day and returned to owner. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
4:17 p.m. – Caller reported her phone number had been written on Weddle Bridge and people were calling her. Officer responded, contacted caller, who had already painted over the phone numbers.
5:54 p.m. – Trespass reported in 40900 block Hwy. 228. Tenants who were evicted two months ago and who have been given supervised and coordinated opportunities to remove their property, were allegedly trying to prevent an evaluation on the property. According to LCSO log, individuals believe it is a conspiracy and that they have rights to the property, which is owned by someone else.
6:52 p.m. – Billy Wayne Hatch Jr. arrested on multiple warrants, after he turned himself in at Sweet Home Police Department, 1950 Main St., on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for failure to comply in criminal driving case, cited to appear April 9; on Linn County Circuit Court warrants in driving while suspended and theft cases; Albany Municipal Court warrant for failure to comply in contempt case; and Salem Municipal Court warrant in criminal driving case. Cited and released.
8:36 p.m. – Brandon Michael Gregory, 31, arrested near westbound Milepost 23 on Hwy. 20 after being stopped for speeding, 75/55. According to OSP report, trooper spotted what was suspected to be cocaine “in plain view” and Gregory was arrested for possession of controlled substance – cocaine. Family member arrived to pick up the driver’s juvenile daughter.
11:13 p.m. – Melissa Ann Dewar cited for driving while suspended, 1400 block Long St.
March 20
1:01 a.m. – Christian Michael Rogers, 30, arrested by Albany police on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear in theft case. Cited to appear April 9.
2:00 a.m. – Kevin Jay Crooks, 31, arrested by LCSO on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear in theft case. Cited to appear April 9.
6:26 a.m. – Draven Lee True, 24, of Sweet Home, arrested for fourth-degree assault near Milepost 20 on Highway 20 after OSP received report of domestic violence taking place in vehicle on the highway. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
10:43 a.m. – Leslie Musgrove, of Halsey, cited for dog at large, 500 block W. 4th St., Halsey. Report taken.
11:57 a.m. – Scott Citro, 49, of Sweet Home, arrested on outstanding warrants for first- and second-degree burglary, and second-degree criminal mischief, failure to appear in Sweet Home Municipal Court reckless driving case. Cited to appear April 9. Nina Wells, 44, of Sweet Home, arrested for first-degree burglary and endangering the welfare of a minor. 43800 block Lake View Way. Arrests occurred after LCSO got call reporting people in the residence at a vacant property. Deputy contacted them and learned they were trying to take over the abandoned house. Methamphetamine was located on a counter during the contact and children were present, according to LCSO.
12:46 p.m. – Catherine Jean Hampton, 35, arrested for possession of meth, on multiple warrants from Sweet Home Municipal Court (failure to appear in fraud case), Lebanon Municipal Court (failure to appear in driving while suspended case), Linn County Justice Court (contempt of court) and Linn County Circuit Court (failure to appear in resisting arrest case). Also cited for driving while suspended. Chance Daniel Holley, 25, arrested for possession of meth. Both cited and released. 4100 block Main St.
2:26 p.m. – Deputy took report of vandalism to vault toilet at Billings Park, 45000 block Quartzville Rd. Graffiti was found inside the vault toilet, on the walls. Report taken.
3:01 p.m. – Caller reported neighbor has been cutting landscaping on his property in 800 block Poplar St. Officer responded, contacted neighbor who was trespassed from location.
7:04 p.m. – Tod Allen Sindt arrested on Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear in criminal possession of marijuana case. Cited and released. 3000 block Main St.
7:45 p.m. – David Ralph Van Epps arrested for contempt of court after caller reported husband, who had no-contact release agreement, was outside residence in 1100 block 2nd Ave. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
8:00 p.m. – D. Jones, 21, of Junction City, cited for failure to obey traffic control device, 000 block W. 2nd St., Halsey.
10:24 p.m. – Hunter Gomez arrested by LCSO on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for failure to comply in theft case. Cited to appear April 9.
10:30 p.m. – Richard Dean Raisor arrested by LCSO on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrants for failure to comply in reckless endangering case and failure to appear in menacing case. Cited to appear April 9.
March 19
4:19 a.m. – Caller reported cat stuck in storm drain in 900 block Park St. Officer responded. Determined that Fire Department or Public Works would need to free animal.
7:43 a.m. – Ryan M. Newton, 30, of Sweet Home, arrested for reckless driving, three counts of reckless endangering, failure to perform the duties of a driver, driving uninsured, driving under the influence, and first-degree burglary, after Sheriff’s Office responded to report of suicidal subject in 1000 block Northside Rd. According to LCSO and OSP, Newton was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run on Hwy. 20, in which he allegedly twice struck another vehicle, containing an adult and two children, then left the scene without providing any information, and drove to his sister’s house, where he kicked the door down. Deputies were close by and arrested him soon after in the house. Report taken.
7:58 a.m. – Oregon State Police and LCSO report male attempting to break into residence for firearm in 1000 block Northside Dr. SHPD officer responded, assisted.
10:18 a.m. – Caller reported vehicle had been struck sometime in previous week in 4400 block Live Oak. Report taken for hit-and-run. Damage amount unknown. .
1:52 p.m. – Deputy spotted motorcycle traveling at least 100 mph in 4000 block Hwy. 20. Motorcycle being operated “extremely unsafely” and deputy was forced to discontinue pursuit. Report taken.
2:21 p.m. – David Ralph Van Epps arrested for fourth-degree assault, 1100 block 2nd Ave. Caller had reported assault, which had allegedly occurred previous night, at 1:20 pm. Van Epps transported to Linn County Jail.
2:52 p.m. – Caller reported male who came onto his property in 1000 block 14th Ave., asked caller if he wanted to know what a bullet feels like. Caller requested that male be trespassed if located.
4:10 p.m. – Caller reported fence cut and trailers broken into at South Fork Trading Co., 4309 Main St. Officer responded. Report taken for second-degree criminal mischief, unauthorized entry into motor vehicle. Investigation ongoing.
March 18
1:40 a.m. – Anthony Vestel, 48, of Lebanon, cited for warrant after deputies investigated accidental structure fire in 24700 block of West Brush Creek Rd. Report taken.
8:40 a.m. – Caller reported juvenile appearing to be under influence at Sweet Home High School, 1641 Long St. Officer responded, determined juvenile was under influence of marijuana extract received from another juvenile, who was not identified. Juvenile consigned to care of parent.
10:59 a.m. – Caller reported people burying tires and other rubbish on a property in 38400 block Glass St., Crawfordsville. Deputy contacted individuals, explained they could not do that. Individuals will be removing items from the hole.
2:38 p.m. – Sean Ever Robinson, 41, arrested on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear in assault case, 43rd Ave./Long St. Cited and released.
2:59 p.m. – Crash reported in 1500 block Tamarack St. Parties exchanged information. Parents advised, opted to handle civilly.
4:00 p.m. – Thomas Ray Pimentel, 27, arrested on Linn County Circuit Court warrant for probation violation in mail theft case, 3000 block Main St. Cited and released.
4:20 p.m. – Shauna Ray Harden, 31, arrested on Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for probation violation in a driving while suspended case, a Linn County Justice Court warrant for a probation violation in a failure to appear case, Sweet Home Municipal Court warrants for failure to appear in a theft case and an attempt to elude case, and Linn County Circuit Court warrants for probation violation in a burglary case and failure to appear and probation violation in a possession of meth case. Cited and released from Probation Office. 1950 Main St.
4:48 p.m. – Larry John Follett, 49, arrested on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant in criminal trespass case, Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for probation violation, and Linn County Justice Court warrant for probation violation and failure to appear after Follett turned himself in at the Police Station, 1950 Main St. Cited and released.
8:40 p.m. – Anthony Duty cited for failure to obey traffic control device, 1500 block Main St.
March 17
7:53 a.m. – Bryanna Sue Harley, 33, arrested by Linn County Sheriff’s Office on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear in two theft cases. Cited to appear April 9.
12:57 p.m. – Kyle Dawayne Roebuck, 29, arrested on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear in criminal trespass case, after officer located transient camps in area of 24th Avenue and railroad. Roebuck cited and released.
1:42 p.m. – Multiple callers reported crash in 1500 block Main St. Damage estimated at over $2,500. Reinaldo Garcia cited for unlawful left turn. Other operator was Samuel Ramirez. Injury.
2:01 p.m. – Caller reported fraudulent charges on bank account. Officer responded. Investigation continuing. 1100 block 10th Ave.
3:00 p.m. – Caller reported missing child in area of G St./2nd St., Halsey. Caller found child two minutes after initial report.
5:27 p.m. – Caller reported seven gallon propane tanks stolen from 1300 block Clark Mill Rd. Report taken. Loss valued at $120.
7:16 p.m. – Caller in 25200 block Gap Rd., Brownsville, reported that dog is in his yard and had previously killed his animals. Dog is subject of ongoing investigation by Animal Control.
7:21 p.m. – Douglas Baxter cited for driving uninsured, BiMart parking lot, 1980 Main St.
8:10 p.m. – Anderson Rodriguez-Rodriguez, 28, of Eugene, cited for speeding, Hwy. 99/Seefeld Dr.