- 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. 26
12:30 a.m. – Joshua Kealohanui Ben Leslie arrested for criminal trespass II, 1600 block Long St. Cited and released.
11:27 a.m. – Caller reported female backed into his vehicle at Towne Pump, 890 Main St. Officer responded, parties exchanged information. Damage estimated at under $2,500.
2:54 a.m. – Caller reported female in roadway who tried to run in front of his car, Main St./22nd Ave. Officer responded, contacted female, who denied conduct described and declined courtesy transport.
3:35 p.m. – Caller requested extra patrol due to speeding vehicles in residential area of 200 block 1st St., Halsey.
4:25 p.m. – Bradley Allen Bowman, 29, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case, LMC warrant for FTA in criminal citation case, 700 block Long St. Cited and released.
4:53 p.m. – Robert Edward Hilliard, 55, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal driving case. Cited to appear Dec. 10.
5:34 p.m. – Caller reported burst pipe in area of 28th Ave./Juniper St. Officer responded, Public Works advised of situation.
6:04 p.m. – Caller from Sun Motel, 3026 Main St., reported that tenant stole towels, pillows and pillow cases. Officer responded, report taken for theft III. Value estimated at $99.
6:20 p.m. – Ashley Ruthann McCarthy, 28, arrested on AMC warrant for FTA in contempt of court case, 2000 block Main St. She was trespassed from location.
7:28 p.m. – Caller reported that he was walking in 1600 block Elm St. and dog was outside its yard and tried to bite his leg. Officer responded, contacted owner, who was warned for dog as public nuisance.
7:50 p.m. – Caller reported vehicle stuck on median in 2400 block Main St. Officer responded. Vehicle was 2010 Mercury Milan operated by Kenda Stevens. Damage estimated at under $2,500. Vehicle towed.
8:12 p.m. – Michael Joseph Cornish, 57, arrested on LCSO warrant for FTA in criminal citation case, supervisory authority warrant, LMC warrant for FTA in driving while suspended case. Pleasant Valley Boat Ramp. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
8:26 p.m. – Joseph Gene Salley, 53, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in trespass case, 1500 block Main St. Cited and released.
8:58 p.m. – Dalton Tenbusch, 25, of Halsey, cited for speeding, 78/55, 25900 block Hwy. 99, Halsey.
9:10 p.m. – Caller from 2300 block Harding St. reported neighbors outside yelling at each other and that female asked for police because male wouldn’t calm down. Officer responded, parties agreed to separate.
11:19 p.m. – Christian Michael Rogers, 30, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case. Cited to appear Nov. 12.
Oct. 25
12:27 a.m. – Kevin Austin Corrington, 27, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrants in criminal driving case, FTA in theft case. Cited to appear Nov. 12.
3:01 a.m. – Male reported he was assaulted in 3000 block Main St. Officer responded, report taken for assault IV. Male given courtesy transport from location.
7:42 a.m. – Caller from Coffee Hut, 2450 Main St., reported male jumping in front of vehicles, trying to touch them as they drove by. Officer responded, trespassed male from location. Although he was not a police officer hold candidate, he was given courtesy ride to Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital.
9:47 a.m. – Jordan Eric Brendle, 36, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal driving case, LMC warrant for probation violation in theft case, Oregon State Parole Board warrant, and for criminal driving, 800 block Main St. Lodged at Linn County Jail. Vehicle impounded.
10:03 a.m. – Shahala Lynn Stockwell, 22, arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in theft case, 890 Main St. Cited and released.
11:09 a.m. – Quentin Wyatt Quadros, 27, arrested, after he turned himself in at SHPD, 1950 Main St., on SHMC warrant for FTA in criminal driving case, AMC warrant for contempt of court. Cited and released.
1:06 p.m. – Domestic disturbance reported in 1000 block Pine St., Brownsville. Report taken.
2:00 p.m. – Downed tree reported in area of Oak Plane Dr./Potter Rd., Halsey. Road was cleared and tree will be taken care of later by county Road Department.
2:23 p.m. – Caller reported tents set up in 1700 block 9th Ave., near river. Officer responded, contacted male who was advised of complaint and advised of legal places to camp.
4:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to verbal argument between family members in 35100 block Northern Dr, Brownsville. Determined it was continuation of ongoing civil dispute.
5:58 p.m. – Susan Marie Ausbun-Miller, 51, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTA in criminal mischief case. Cited to appear Dec. 10.
7:27 p.m. – Deputies contacted camper in Pioneer Park after hours, 100 block Pioneer Park Rd., Brownsville.
8:46 p.m. – Aelisha Adrian Devine, 32, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTA in disorderly conduct case. Cited to appear Nov. 12.
11:15 p.m. – Deputies conducted investigation involving misuse of firearm, 33100 block Hwy. 228, Halsey. Report taken.
Oct. 24
4:49 a.m. – Dustin Kyle Westling, 39, arrested by Marion County Sheriff’s Office on SHMC warrant for FTC in criminal driving case. Cited to appear Nov. 12.
6:34 a.m. – Caller reported male entered Hilltop Market, 4824 Main St., with his male anatomy on display, asking cashier to marry him. Officer responded, report taken for public indecency.
12:18 p.m. – Jordan Scott Carter, 35, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft and unauthorized entry into motor vehicle cases, Main St./41st Ave. Cited and released.
1:38 p.m. – Jamie Daniel Carpenter, 49, arrested on SHMC warrants for FTC in criminal driving cases, 4300 block Nandina St. Cited and released.
1:40 p.m. – Deputy located apparently abandoned camp on BLM property in 51100 block Quartzville Rd.
1:47 p.m. – James Colbert, 55, of Lebanon, cited for AMC warrant, also warned for overstaying BLM 14-day camping regulation, 51100 block Quartzville Rd. Report taken.
1:47 p.m. – Caller reported reckless driver near Brownsville. Deputy located suspect, but by the time that occurred, 400 block N. Main St., Brownsville, due to time that had elapsed, there was not probable cause to arrest driver.
2:23 p.m. – Larry Dean Bergstrom arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case, 3100 block Main St. Cited and released.
3:43 p.m. – Caller reported suspicious male trying to open car doors at Sweet Home Library, 1101 13th Ave. Officer responded, contacted Joshua Kealohanui Ben Leslie, who was excluded from city property for 30 days, cited for four SHMC warrants for trespassing. Cited and released.
4:18 p.m. – Allen Dale Ensley arrested, after he turned himself in at SHPD, 1950 Main St., on SHMC warrant for FTA in criminal misconduct cases, on Oregon State Parole Board warrant. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
4:37 p.m. – Tyler Cain, 26, of Sweet Home, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrant for FTA in strangulation case, and LMC warrant, 46400 block Quartzville Rd. Cited and released. Report taken.
5:30 p.m. – Connor Ray McMullen arrested, after he turned himself in at SHPD, 1950 Main St., on SHMC warrant for FTC in DUII case. Cited and released.
7:29 p.m. – Brandon Ryan Freeman arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in carrying concealed weapon case, FTA in trespassing case, and on Linn County probation violation warrant, Safeway, 1540 Main St. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
8:21 p.m. – Robert Allen Chastain, 67, arrested by Douglas County Sheriff’s Office on SHMC warrant for FTA in reckless driving case. Cited to appear Nov. 12.
Oct. 23
1:39 a.m. – Steven Kenneth Stitt, 41, arrested in area of 13th Ave./Kalmia St. on Oregon State Probation Board warrant for parole violation. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
2:38 a.m. – Stephanie Irene Starkweather, 38, arrested on AMC warrant for FTA in trespassing case, LMC warrant for FTA in criminal citation case, SHMC warrants for FTA in theft and trespassing cases, 1100 block 12th Ave. Cited and released.
9:56 a.m. – Steven Lee Ballweber, 36, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in hit and run case, LMC warrant for FTC in driving while suspended case, AMC warrant for FTC in contempt of court case, 43rd Ave./Osage St. Cited and released.
10:00 a.m. – Caller from Foster School reported children dropped off at school on day when there was no school. Parents did not answer phone. Officer responded, contacted male and female, who were advised to come get their children. They were on their way at last report.
10:10 a.m. – Carson Albert Strasser, 35, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case, LCCC warrant in forgery case, 43rd Ave./Osage St. Cited and released.
11:51 a.m. – Deputy located vehicle with switched plates. Plates were seized. Quartzville Rd./Old Hufford Dr.
3:39 p.m. – Michael Anthony Bly, 53, arrested, after he turned himself in at SHPD, 1950 Main St., on SHMC warrant for FTC in trespassing case. Cited and released.
6:49 p.m. – Lauraina Ann Dearden, 37, cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured, 1400 block Long St.
7:05 p.m. – Multiple callers reported crash in area of Long St./38th Ave. According to SHPD, Nidia Jean Bellon, 43, was driving 2017 Jeep Cherokee eastbound, turned northbound onto 38th and struck the front driver’s side of a 2003 Chevy Tahoe driven by James Nick Goble, 31.. Medics responded but no one was transported. Bellon arrested for DUII, reckless driving and criminal driving. Cited and released. Both vehicles towed.
7:24 p.m. – Deputy rescued male locked behind timber gate in area of McDowell Creek Dr./Sunnyside Rd.
Oct. 22
5:18 a.m. – Daniel Joseph Maurice, 59, arrested by Salem police on SHMC warrant for FTA in criminal driving case. Cited to appear Dec. 10.
7:18 a.m. – Robyn Marie Adams, 41, cited for driving uninsured, 5300 block Main St.
8:52 a.m. – Caller reported that she had received information that her mother killed her dog by blowing Fentanyl smoke in its face. 300 block W. Holley Rd. Officer responded, contacted female who advised that the dog had passed due to old age. No proof otherwise.
9:32 a.m. – Caller reported group of juveniles took shopping cart to Skate Park, damaged it. Officer responded, report taken for criminal mischief II, forwarded to county Juvenile Department.
10:02 a.m. – Deputy located three young men driving on Cascade Timber Consulting property not open to the public in 43000 block McDowell Creek Dr. They were warned for trespassing.
1:41 p.m. – Good Samaritan turned over two credit cards to deputies that had been found in 32900 block Lake Creek Dr., Halsey. Report taken.
1:47 p.m. – Fraud reported in 1000 block Epps Lane. Caller was advised not to send money to scammers.
4:51 p.m. – Caller reported that daughter stole her medications, 5100 block Redwood St. Officer responded, report taken for theft III. Value $35. Report to be forwarded to District Attorney’s Office.
5:37 p.m. – Ryan Shelton, 32, of Sweet Home, arrested for assault IV, criminal mischief, 43600 block Wiley Creek Dr. Report taken.
6:07 p.m. – Caller reported that male broke into his garage in 100 block W. Holley Rd. during previous day, stole items. Officer contacted caller, report taken for theft I.According to SHPD, missing items included miscellaneous stereo equipment, power tools, motorcycle helmets and an electric scooter. Estimated value $1,800.
6:39 p.m. – Caller reported female took his phone and stole money from his wallet, 700 block 23rd Ave. Officer responded, report taken for burglary I, robbery III.
6:22 p.m. – Laird McCabe, 45, of Sweet Home, arrested on strangulation, assault IV-domestic, menacing and unlawful use of a weapon following a report of an armed disturbance in 29800 block Berlin Rd. Report taken.
11:23 p.m. – Noise disturbance reported in 44700 block Quartzville Rd. Neighbors were being loud, but had gone to bed when deputy arrived.
Oct. 21
9:47 a.m. – Caller reported female abandoned cat with kittens in 1200 block 49th Ave. Officer responded. Investigation continuing.
9:49 a.m. – Ervin Larry Smith cited for dog at large as public nuisance, 2400 block Cedar St. following report of dog and puppies that had shown up at residence in area.
11:20 a.m. – Candi Lagene Sparhawk, 56, cited for public nuisance and open storage, 2300 block Harding St.
12:36 p.m. – Denise Rene Armstrong, 59, arrested for hit and run at SHPD, 1950 Main St. According to SHPD, arrest followed report of hit and run that occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 11, in which a female driving a silver 2014 Chrysler 300 four-door allegedly ran over two private driveway signs at 1715 9th Ave. and then left the scene. Armstrong cited and released.
12:52 p.m. – Hunter Ariel Ringheimer, 32, arrested on LMC warrant for FTA , Linn County Justice Court warrant for driving while suspended, 4200 block Main St. Cited and released.
1:45 p.m. – Thomas Junior McCarthey, 62, arrested by Lebanon Police on SHMC warrants for FTA in two criminal driving cases. Cited to appear Nov. 12.
3:48 p.m. – Sara Kay King, 34, arrested at SHPD, 1950 Main St., on Salem Municipal Court warrant for FTA in trespassing case, LMC warrant for contempt of court in driving while suspended case. Cited and released.
5:41 p.m. – Caller reported neighbor moved boundary marker buckets in 1700 block 9th Ave. Report taken for criminal trespass II, criminal mischief III. Second caller reported neighbor blocking caller’s driveway in 1700 block 9th Ave. and is not following survey line. Officer responded, parties separated. They were advised of civil options.
9:43 p.m. – Brent Anthony Prather, 37, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in trespassing case, LCJC warrant in trespassing case, SHPD, 1950 Main St. Cited and released.
Oct. 20
8:39 a.m. – Caller reported check stolen from rent payment drop box 1200 block 23rd Ave. Officer responded, report taken.
10:22 a.m. – Caller reported trespass issues at Sweet Home Fire Department, 1099 Long St. Officer responded, contacted male who was trespassed from all Fire Department property.
11:01 a.m. – Amie Jill Ferdani cited for violations of city ordinances, 1800 block Vine St. Declaration of public nuisance, open storage, limited parking. According to SHPD, declaration of public nuisance stemmed from “the excessive amount of broken and discarded vehicles parked on the property” and the “open storage” citation stemmed from “the excessive amount of garbage and debris spread throughout the property. Violation of limited parking was due to the fact that residents have been living in a travel trailer on the back of the property, reportedly for over a year.
11:49 a.m. – Caller reported male at McCool Millworks, 1400 18th Ave., throwing rocks at equipment. Officer responded, contacted male who was trespassed from location.
1:17 p.m. – Caller reported being scammed, 4100 block Osage St. According to SHPD, victim reported she was scammed by an unknown person on Facebook. She said she sent that person $150 and now that person was threatening to have her arrested if she did not send an additional $2,000. She was contacted by an officer, who advised her of options and encouraged her to educate herself about online safety.
1:50 p.m. – Caller reported he was assaulted with a skateboard by a friend of his grandson, 1900 block Long St. Second caller reported he was attacked by his friend’s grandfather. Officer responded, determined that altercation was mostly verbal. Both juveniles were escorted back to school campus.
1:59 p.m. – Caller reported possible scam from business not associated with Better Business Bureau, 41900 block Marks Ridge Dr. After investigation, deputy concluded it was not a scam, reassured citizen.
3:53 p.m. – Caller reported crash in 1300 block Main St. Officer responded, contacted vehicle owners who declined law enforcement involvement and will be handling on their own. Damage estimated at under $2,500.
7:04 p.m. – Caller reported physical disturbance in 2500 block Birch St. Officer responded, determined altercation was mostly verbal. Parties separated for night.
7:37 p.m. – Bart Colby Jeppsen, 60, of Sweet Home, cited for failure to obey traffic control device, driving while suspended, 100 block W. Bishop Way, Brownsville.
8:30 p.m. – Breana Janel Harless, 30, of Eugene, cited for speeding, 56/35, Bishop Way/Washburn St., Brownsville.