- 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: SHPD (Sweet Home Police Department); LCSO (Linn County Sheriff’s Office); OSP (Oregon State Police); SHMC (Sweet Home Municipal Court); LMC (Lebanon Municipal Court); AMC (Albany Municipal Court); LCCC (Linn County Circuit Court); LCJC (Linn County Justice 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).
Oct. 19
3:49 a.m. – Multiple mailboxes destroyed along multiple roads in the Crawfordsville area. Investigation ongoing. Property owners were notified. Report taken for criminal mischief.
8:22 a.m. – Caller reported large number of puppies running in street in 500 block Surrey Lane; was concerned that they might be hit. When officer arrived, dogs had been returned to owner. Caller asked that information be noted.
9:03 a.m. – Raymon Littell, 49, of Sweet Home, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in criminal driving case, Quartzville Rd./Old Hufford Dr. Cited to appear Nov. 12. Report taken.
8:30 a.m. – Mailbox reported destroyed in 43200 block North River Dr. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
1:29 p.m. – Caller reported large number of people living in RV on property in 1800 block Vine St. and that their dogs are running loose “all the time.” Officer responded, contacted resident, who was advised of complaint.
4:12 p.m. – Caller reported “cat hoarding issue” in 1500 block Tamarack St. Officer contacted caller, who was advised of options. Local cat rescue operatives to be notified.
5:33 p.m. – Caller reported male left dog at residence in 1100 block 43rd Ave. and does not plan to return for animal. Officer responded, advised caller of options. Report taken for animal abandonment.
6:02 p.m. – Caller reported male backed into his trailer at Foster Lake Inn, 6281 Main St. Officer responded, determined that damage was under $2,500. Driver of 2003 Ford Focus was Donald Allen Kiesel, 72. No injuries, no airbags. Parties exchanged information. No citations.
8:47 p.m. – Caller reported bicycles stolen from Safeway, 1540 Main St. Described as blue and black, unknown brand, and black BMX bicycle, also unknown brand. Value $250.
Oct. 18
4:38 a.m. – Callers reported female yelling, threatening to jump fence and fight them in 4400 block Long St. Officer responded, contacted female, who was trespassed from locations.
10:37 a.m. – Caller reported van parked at old City Hall in 1100 block 12th Ave. for more than a week. Officer responded, vehicle posted for removal on Oct. 20.
11:38 a.m. – Caller reported male in middle of street at Main St./22nd Ave., waving his arms. Officer responded, male counselled for actions and advised to only use crosswalk to cross street.
1:16 p.m. – Caller reported male harassing people in McDonalds parking lot, 2000 S. Main St. Officer responded, contacted male’s mother who will take him home.
3:49 p.m. – Deputy responded to hunters stuck behind gate, Wiley Creek Dr./Cedar Creek Rd.
4:08 p.m. – William Lee Phillips, 42, arrested on SHMC warrants for FTA in theft cases, LMC for probation violation in trespassing case. Arrest followed report of strange man watching children in 2400 block Long St. and that he mooned them. Cited and released.
4:27 p.m. – Crash reported in 28900 block Brownsville Rd., Brownsville. Report taken
4:34 p.m. – Crash reported in area of Gap Rd./Ranch Dr. No further information available. No report.
4:45 p.m. – Overdose reported in 2200 block Main St. Female transported by medics to Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital.
6:40 p.m. – Caller from Dollar General reported that vehicle backed into fenced area at store, 1937 Main St. Officer responded, report taken. Damage estimated at $500.
8:13 p.m. – Caller reported motorcycle was stolen by a male and female, 100 block W. Holley Rd. Officer responded, established that the motorcycle had been loaned to someone who had not returned it. The caller did not wish to report the motorcycle as stolen. information noted at caller’s request.
9:16 p.m. – Caller from 7-Eleven reported that customer tried to used fake military ID and attempted theft. Officer responded, information noted at request of caller, who asked that suspect be counseled, if located.
9:46 p.m. – Caller reported male walked through apartment in 2400 block Long St., then second caller reported male ran into roadway, stopping in front of vehicles. Officer responded, located male, who was advised to stay away from apartments.
9:47 p.m. – Caller reported trespassers on property in 42200 block Ames Creek Rd., concerned it might be burglary. LCSO and SHPD responded. Trespassers not located.
9:55 p.m. – Caller reported armed disturbance in 400 block W. Bishop Way. After investigating, deputy determined that a rock had been thrown through a window of a home from the west side of the residence. Investigation ongoing. Report taken for criminal mischief.
Oct. 17
8:56 a.m. – Caller received telephone call purporting to be from LCSO, stating that caller had warrant. Caller sent money, then realized it was a scam. 39800 Crawfordsville Dr. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
9:35 a.m. – Caller reported child bit by neighbor’s dog, 1300 block Poplar St. Officer contacted caller, who advised that quarantine form had been filled out at hospital and that caller just wanted information noted.
10:25 a.m. – Caller from Sweet Home High School reported that student needed to speak to officer about situation involving another student who had been offered money to commit violence. Officer responded, information noted.
1:43 p.m. – Stephanie Rhoades, 47, of Heolley, arrested on outstanding warrant for failing to report as sex offender. 24800 block Springer Rd. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
2:22 p.m. – Fawn Marie Burleson arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant in fraudulent use of credit card case. Cited to appear Nov. 12.
2:39 p.m. – Jade Amasa Waldon arrested on Jackson County Circuit Court warrant for FTA in driving while suspended and DUII cases. 3100 block Main St. Cited and released.
5:10 p.m. – Caller reported possible theft of money, other items occurring in 4500 block Live Oak St. Officer noted information.
10:33 p.m. – Joshua Kealohanui Ben Leslie, 37, arrested for criminal trespass II, and for LMC warrant for probation violation after caller reported male who had been trespassed walking around naked on property in 2200 block Tamarack St. Cited and released.
Oct. 16
1:08 a.m. – Shawn C. Bland arrested at Lane County Jail on SHMC warrant for FTA in trespass case. Cited to appear Nov. 12.
9:02 a.m. – Caller reported people sleeping on sidewalk in area of 13th Ave./Kalmia St. Officer responded, contacted several individuals who moved along.
10:42 a.m. – Kyle James Elmer arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case, on LCCC warrant for FTA in felon in possession of weapon and possession of fentanyl case, on LJC warrant for contempt of court, and for AMC warrant for FTA in theft case, 43rd Ave./Nandina St. Cited and released.
10:42 a.m. – Jordan Scott Carter arrested on AMC warrant for FTA in theft case, LMC warrant for probation violation in theft case, and charged with possession of meth. 43rd Ave./Nandina St. Cited and released.
12:17 p.m. – Caller reported female yelling at people walking in area of 13th Ave./Kalmia St. Officer responded, female was excluded from city property and moved along, officer seized her abandoned property.
1:17 p.m. – Steven Dale Myers arrested at SHPD, 1950 Main St., after he turned himself in, on LMC warrant for probation violation in driving while suspended case. Cited and released.
4:11 p.m. – Donald Wayne Ames arrested at SHPD, 1950 Main St., after he turned himself in, on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal driving case. Cited and released.
5:29 p.m. – Deputy let hunter out from behind locked gate, 26900 block Dobbin Creek Rd.
6:36 p.m. – Caller reported someone cut fence at O&M Tire Factory, 4420 Main St. Officer responded, information noted for time being. Caller requested extra patrol.
11:43 p.m. – Caller reported males banging on her door, yelling for help in 1200 block Nandina St. Officer responded, male, who was suffering medical issue, transported to hospital by medics.
Oct. 15
5:43 a.m. – Caller from 4200 block Main St. reported finding small welder that appeared to be stolen. Officer responded, item placed in property at SHPD.
7:48 a.m. – Nathan Johnathan Robert Periman arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant for initiating false report. Cited to appear Nov. 12.
10:48 a.m. – Caller reported neighbor throwing glass at her house in 500 block Surrey Lane. Jason Allen Caso arrested for criminal mischief I, criminal trespass II and resisting arrest. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
11:03 a.m. – Callers reported people living in shed in 1400 block 24th Ave. Officer responded contacted male, who moved along.
12:37 p.m. – Deputy warned male who was target shooting at Mark Ridge rock pit, 42900 block Marks Ridge Dr.
1:50 p.m. – Caller reported a child at Foster School threatening to bring knife and kill her child and their friends. Officer responded, school had been investigating the incident. Juvenile male did not have weapons and did not have access to any at home. Parent contacted.
5:34 p.m. – Caller reported someone sleeping under covered picnic pavilion at Sankey Park, 877 14th Ave. Officer responded contacted two individuals who packed up and moved along.
6:43 p.m. – Caller reported female threatening to rip down lights caller had put up in 1200 block Nadina St. Officer responded, report taken for criminal mischief II. Approximate value $30.
7:46 p.m. – Caller reported large dogs barking for hours in 900 block 13th Ave. Officer responded. No one seemed to be home. Officer left card advising of complaint.
Oct. 14
7:31 a.m. – Harold Sherrett, 76, of Lebanon, cited for speeding, 79/55, in 32100 block Linn West Dr.
8:35 a.m. – LCSO conducted death investigation in 28000 block Pine View Rd. after female found her 79-year-old husband, who had colon cancer, deceased.
2:56 p.m. – Kirene Leslie, 22, of Sweet Home, arrested on outstanding warrant, 27300 block Rowell Hill Rd. Report taken.
3:21 p.m. – Caller from Sweet Home High School reported that student stole speaker from location, 1641 Long St. Officer responded, report taken for theft II. Approximate value $150.
3:23 p.m. – Caller reported four shopping carts in 1900 block 18th Ave. Officer responded, items were placed in property at SHPD.
5:50 p.m. – Caller reported neighbor climbing her wall, screaming at her in 1100 block 18th Ave. Officer responded, determined disturbance was verbal. Parties agreed to stay separated for the night.
6:03 p.m. – Darrel Gene Mullenix arrested by Albany police on multiple SHMC warrants for FTA in trespassing, criminal mischief and theft cases. Cited to appear Nov. 12.
6:59 p.m. – Crash reported in 1300 block Main St. According to SHPD, Charles Dooney, 65, was was traveling in the far right eastbound lane as a pedestrian, 16, was crossing from the south side of Main Street to the north side, within the crosswalk. Witnesses indicated they believed that Dooney did not see the pedestrian step off the curb. The pedestrian was evaluated at scene by medics but not transported. Dooney cited for failure to stop and remain stopped for pedestrian. His vehicle had very minor fender damage, estimated to be around $500.
Oct. 13
9:28 a.m. – Officer located vehicle that was in violation of city code in 2800 block Kalmia St. Vehicle tagged with 24-hour tow notice.
9:35 a.m. – Caller reported male tried to hit her and her son on sidewalk with his car in 1100 block Nandina St. Officer responded, caller requested that male be counseled.
11:00 a.m. – Deputy contacted occupant of vehicle parked at Cascade Timber Consulting gate in 44100 block Whiskey Butte Dr. Occupant agreed not to park at gate.
1:03 p.m. – Caller reported that two dogs had entered her yard, killed her chickens, 4100 block Main St. Officer responded, was unable to locate dogs, but took report for dog as public nuisance.
3:24 p.m. – Males lost rifles from bed of their pickup truck after sighting the guns in on Marks Ridge Dr. One valued at $1,200; the other $1,800.
3:47 p.m. – Caller reported loose dog trying to attack caller, 12th Ave./Polar St. Officer responded, searched area but was unable to locate dog.
4:02 p.m. – Jesse Lane Davis arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTA in DUII case. Cited to appear Nov. 12.
5:05 p.m. – Caller reported that dogs jumped on caller’s vehicle, damaging paint at Lewis Creek Park in 44400 block North River Dr. Dog owner then reportedly got into their vehicle and left scene after refusing to exchange information. Investigation ongoing.
5:10 p.m. – Caller reported that neighbor was busting out windows in 500 block Surrey Lane. Officers contacted neighbor, determined he was damaging his own property. Determined he was not candidate for police officer hold.
7:28 p.m. – Caller reported being locked behind private timber gate in area of Hwy. 20/Doe Mountain Rd. They were warned for trespass and let out by deputy.
9:09 p.m. – Caller reported disturbance involving verbal argument among adults that scared children in 28800 block Sheep Head Road, Brownsville. Parties agreed to separate for night.