- 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). A roman numeral listed after a charge means that the charge is that numbered-degree: theft I (first-degree theft).
May 18
10:21 p.m. – Jacqueline Banta, 35, of Crawfordsville, cited for driving uninsured, illegal display of plates. 26400 Fern Ridge Rd.
10:52 p.m. – Caller reported violation of no-contact order in 1800 block Grape St. Officer responded, report taken for contempt of court.
6:26 p.m. – Caller reported male against whom she has restraining order keeps texting her despite her blocking him. Officer responded, report taken for restraining order violation. 2400 block Long St.
6:38 p.m. – Caller reported juveniles throwing “very large rocks” into street in area of 28th Ave./Juniper St. Officer responded. Juveniles cleaned up rocks, juveniles’ mother to be contacted.
7:29 p.m. – Suzanne Marie Stroud, 65, arrested on LCJC warrant for probation violation. 1900 block Main St. Cited and released.
9:37 p.m. – Caller reported items taken from porch in 1300 block 45th Ave. earlier in day. Officer responded. Report taken for theft III. Estimated value of loss $60.
May 17
3:08 a.m. – Deputy observed suspicious vehicle in 200 block W. Bishop Way, Brownsville. Turned out vehicle was out of gas. Deputy provided operator with ride to get gas.
9:13 a.m. – Trespassers reported on abandoned property where issue has been recurring, 29100 block Hwy. 20.
10:27 a.m. – Caller reported finding stolen lawnmower in his backyard. Officer responded, will attempt to locate owner.
12:16 p.m. – Gilbert Alonzo Martinez, 46, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTA in disorderly conduct case. Cited to appear June 11.
6:19 p.m. – Caller reported dog on loose with leash attached at Post Office, 1303 Long St. Officer responded. Bystander recognized dog and was to return it to owner.
9:20 p.m. – Caller reported dog who had been barking for several hours in area of 900 block 15th Ave. Officer responded, contacted responsible party who said they would move dog inside when they got off work and was warned for city ordinance violation.
11:38 p.m. – Jessica Gregorich cited for driving uninsured, 4300 block Main St.
11:49 p.m. – Carson Strasser arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in criminal mischief case, 3200 block Main St. Cited and released.
May 16
1:39 a.m. – Sean Ever Robinson arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in assault case, 1500 block Main St. Cited and released.
8:42 a.m. – Josef Lindstrom, 51, of Albany, cited for speeding, Hwy. 99/Lake Creek Dr., Halsey.
10:39 a.m. – Caller reported her mother had caused major damage to her vehicle, 1600 block 56th Ave. Officer responded, caller was given business card with non-emergency number and warned against using 9-1-1 improperly.
10:46 a.m. – Willam Rush, of Springfield, cited for speeding, Brush Creek/West Brush Creek roads.
1:42 p.m. – Caller reported fraud in 27700 block Riggs Hill Rd. Suspect reportedly had collected unemployment using the victim’s identity. Report taken.
2:21 p.m. – Jay Boyd Marsh arrested by Lebanon police on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case. Cited to appear June 11.
3:15 p.m. – LCSO conducted death investigation after 65-year-old male was discovered lying on flatbed trailer in 28500 block Seven Mile Lane, Brownsville. According to LCSO, no evidence of criminal activity. Male appeared to have died in his sleep. Report taken.
5:35 p.m. – Caller reported that citizen brandished firearm during road rage incident. 27800 block 18th Lane. LCSO investigation concluded the suspect was “more likely than not” “pointing his finger.” Report taken for documentation.
11:06 p.m. – Hunter Gomez arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case. Cited to appear June 11.
May 15
7:27 a.m. – James Everett Tagen, 50, arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in criminal citation case. 1500 block Main St. Cited and released.
10:07 a.m. – Kyle Hanscam, 32, arrested for contempt of court, cited on SHMC warrant for FTC in resisting arrest case, 28200 block Ridgeway Rd. Cited to appear June 11. Report taken.
10:21 a.m. – LCSO responded to report of fraud. According to LCSO, victim provided credit card information to a friend who allegedly purchased over $2,000 worth of tires, when they were only supposed to purchase one. Investigation continuing. Report taken.
1:20 p.m. – Caller reported that driver behind her in drive-through line rear-ended her vehicle at McDonald’s, 2000 Main St. Officer responded. Operators Deanna Mathia, in vehicle that was struck, and Jean Schofield exchanged information. Damage estimated at under $200.
2:33 p.m. – Callers reported that juvenile at Sweet Home High School started punching them, caused damage to vehicle. Officer responded, 16-year-old male referred to Juvenile Dept. for assault IV, unauthorized entry into motor vehicle, criminal mischief III.
5:05 p.m. – Shawn Stanley Pruitt, 52, arrested after he turned himself in at SHPD, 1950 Main St., on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal driving case. Cited and released.
5:21 p.m. – Caller reported she was scammed out of $2,938, apparently through a fake Paypal account, according to SHPD. Officer responded, determined it was a scam. Advised caller of options. 600 block 7th Ave.
9:25 p.m. – Dustin Andrew Clarneau arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal mischief case after Linn County Jail reported inmate with warrant. Cited to appear June 11.
9:56 p.m. – Morgan Lee Belcher, 31, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case. Cited and released. 1200 block 37th Ave.
10:27 p.m. – Roseanne Marie Wirth arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in trespass case after callers reported commotion in 800 block 18th Ave. Cited and released.
10:07 p.m. – Caller reported concerns about abandoned trailer in 51100 block Quartzville Rd., was fearful it contained dead body. Deputy investigated, found trailer only contained wood chips.
May 14
8:35 a.m. – Nicholas Nathan Nivison, 32, arrested after he turned himself in at SHPD, 1950 Main St., on LMC warrant for FTA in theft case. Cited and released.
8:38 a.m. – Caller reported losing firearm in woods in 28400 block Hwy. 20. Missing handgun described as 9 mm PSA Dagger.
11:24 a.m. – Non-injury crash reported in 100 block W. Park Ave., Brownsville. According to LCSO, elderly female had a flat tire, which caused her to hit a parked car with her passenger-side mirror.
12:39 p.m. – Crash reported in area of Hwy. 228/Falk Rd., Halsey. According to LCSO, William Clark, 50, of Texas was driving a work truck when he reached for his spit cup, left the roadway and rolled the truck. No injuries. Report taken.
2:25 p.m. – Natalie Aislinn Roberts, 36, arrested on Benton County Circuit Court warrant for DUII after she visited SHPD, 1950 Main St., to report assault. Cited and released.
3:16 p.m. – Joshua Kealohanui Ben Leslie arrested on LMC warrant for probation violation in theft case. Cited and released. 1400 block 24th Ave.
4:02 p.m. – Cameron Hostetler, of Brownsville, cited for speeding, 28900 block Seven Mile Lane, near Brownsville.
6:13 p.m. – Robert Anderson, 49, of Sweet Home, arrested for criminal mischief, 41900 block North River Dr. Lodged at Linn County Jail. According to LCSO, “intoxicated family dispute” ended with adult son arrested for allegedly breaking things in his parents’ house. Report taken.
6:18 p.m. – Bertha Rana Edwards, 55, arrested on LCCC warrant for contempt of court, 1800 Grape St. Cited and released.
6:37 p.m. – Aelisha Adrian Devine arrested for disorderly conduct II after caller reported camper on property in 1900 block Main St. Cited and released.
9:28 p.m. – Machael Ray Jensen arrested on SHMC warrants for FTA in trespass and criminal mischief cases. 12th Ave./Nandina St. Cited and released.
11:09 p.m. – Cody Allen Bowman arrested on SHMC warrants for FTA in two theft cases and trespass case. Aleece Rochelle Woods arrested on SHMC warrants for FTA in two theft cases, trespass case. 1400 block Nandina. Both cited and released.
May 13
10:04 a.m. – Wayne James Wilcox, 26, taken into custody for menacing, unlawful use of weapons after caller reported two males pulled gun on him in 300 block W. Holley Rd. Lodged at Linn County Jail. A firearm was recovered, and no injuries were reported. Case has been forwarded to the Linn County District Attorney’s Office for review.
12:39 p.m. – Tiffany Ann Bates arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case. Cited to appear June 11.
1:07 p.m. – Caller reported vehicle break-in in area of North River Dr./Sunnyside Rd. Items stolen. According to LCSO, caller left vehicle at intersection overnight and someone stole a dumbbell weight set out of the car. Value not available. Report taken.
1:30 p.m. – Landon Frank Gerard arrested after he turned himself in at SHPD, 1950 Main St., on SHMC warrant for FTA in trespass case. Cited to appear May 28.
1:37 p.m. – Caller reported someone stole window out of their RV, 2200 block Main St. Report taken for theft II.
2:10 p.m. – Caller reported juveniles on bridge at Sankey Park. Requested they be counseled to return to school. Officer responded, contacted students, who were turned over to care of administrators.
May 12
11:37 a.m. – Caller reported vandalism and theft in 3600 block Green River Rd. Officer responded, report taken for theft II. According to SHPD, yellow Romex wire was stolen from a house that is being built. Approximate value $200.
12:01 p.m. – Individual reported at SHPD loss of surveyor equipment valued at $1,100 in Sweet Home area. According to SHPD, the equipment – a bright yellow magnetic locator used for locating underground property markers – was last seen in the back of the reporting party’s pickup truck. The individual noticed the item missing while in the 200 block of Boulder Ridge Drive and believes it may have been stolen sometime prior. While no suspects were identified and no charges are being pursued, the incident was documented at the individual’s request in the event the item is recovered or reported to local pawn shops.
1:17 p.m. – Caller reported their former spouse broke into vehicle in 2200 block Nandina St., caused interior damage. Officer responded. Report taken for criminal mischief II. Approximate value $10.
1:20 p.m. – Caller reported juveniles stole alcohol from Thriftway. Officer responded, located female in area of Terrace Lane/Oak Terrace, who was given courtesy ride home. Report taken for theft II.
2:49 p.m. – Charles William Robison, 32, arrested on LMC warrant for contempt of court in driving without license, driving uninsured cases, Benton County Circuit Court warrant in false information case. Main St./Clark Mill Rd. Cited and released.
4:!3 p.m. – Caller reported male at Wiley Creek Memory Care fell and hit his head and was being violent with individuals at location, 4950 Mountain Fir St. Officer responded. Male transported by medics to Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital.
5:24 p.m. – Caller reported that she was scammed by females who had her pay for fake RV site with gift cards. Information noted.
7:43 p.m. – Michael Todd Rosencrantz, 37, arrested on SHMC warrants for FTA in theft cases, LCCC warrants for unlawful use of weapon, assault IV, possession of controlled substance. Arrest came after caller reported male running through back yard in 4400 block Main St. Rosencrantz cited and released.