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- Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in time for our weekly publication, are updated on our website as information becomes available. Addresses noted generally denote the location of the incident or arrest, occasionally indicating the origin of the call.
- 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. For circuit court reports, The New Era searches for local felony cases, and misdemeanors involving speeding 100+ mph, DUII and failure to report as a sex offender.
- A roman numeral indicates the degree of a charge: theft I (first-degree theft).
- Following is a list of abbreviations that may appear in our log reports:
AMC (Albany Municipal Court)
DU (Driving uninsured/without insurance)
DUII (Driving while intoxicated)
DV (domestic violence)
DWS (driving while suspended)
FTA (failure to appear)
FTC (failure to comply)
FTOTCD (failure to obey traffic control device)
LCCC (Linn County Circuit Court)
LCJ (Linn County Jail)
LCJC (Linn County Justice Court)
LCSA (Linn County Supervisory Authority)
LCSO (Linn County Sheriff’s Office)
LMC (Lebanon Municipal Court)
MIP (Minor in possession)
OSP (Oregon State Police)
OSPB (Oregon State Parole Board)
PV (probation violation)
SHMC (Sweet Home Municipal Court)
SHPD (Sweet Home Police Department)
SLCH (Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital)
Oct. 4
Sweet Home Police
12:12 a.m. – Cody Allen Bowman, 37, arrested on LCJC warrant for contempt of court. Cited and released.
8:26 a.m. – Multiple callers at Safeway, 1540 Main, reported male yelling in parking lot. Officer contacted male, who was upset about items going missing at location. Officer helped search for missing items, but was unable to locate them.
10:22 a.m. – Caller from FAC, 24th/railroad, reported male antagonizing guests at event. Officer counseled male on his behavior.
12:28 p.m. – Jerrime Jarome Urban, 47, arrested for disorderly conduct II, APSO and resisting arrest following report of male drunk male “harassing” female in 2400 block Main.
2:29 p.m. – Caller from 1000 block Mountain View reported her license plate sticker may have been stolen. Information noted.
4:38 p.m. – Caller from Taco Bell, 1502 Main, reports male in bathroom, possibly doing drugs. Officer trespassed two individuals from location.
5:46 p.m. – Caller from 1400 block 24th requested welfare check on male at that location who was “talking to the sun” and behaving out of the ordinary. Officer responded, male was given courtesy transport to SLCH. Linn County Mental Health advised.
10:24 p.m. – Caller reported finding explosives while checking on client at FAC Center in 1400 block 24th. Officer responded, report taken for possession of destructive device. Oregon STate Bomb Squad responded, seized item for further inspection.
Lebanon Police
Lebanon police had not submitted a log for this date in time for publication. When available, log will be updated at lebanonlocalnews.com.
LCSO/OSP Sweet Home/S. County
3:50 a.m. – Deputy contacted male camping in Pioneer Park, 100 block Pioneer Park Rd., Brownsville. Male agreed to move along.
3:14 p.m. – Deputies contacted male and female who were warned for trespassing in 36000 block Hwy. 228, Brownsville.
4:05 p.m. – Deputy contacted people camping illegally on U.S. Forest Service property, 51200 block Hwy. 20, Cascadia.
6:24 p.m. – Sexual offense reported in area of Brownsville Road/Washburn Heights, Brownsville. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
10:58 p.m. – Dallas Hensley, 25, of Brownsville, cited for DWS, Walnut/Fisher, Brownsville.
LCSO/OSP Lebanon
12:18 a.m. – Jeremiah Erz, 18, cited for speeding, 81/55, 30300 block Santiam Hwy.
3:14 p.m. – Mark Fox, 58, of Lebanon, arrested for failure to report as sex offender and for possession of meth. 200 block Russell. Report taken.
7:41 p.m. – Assault reported in 30300 block Butte Creek. Investigation conducted. Report taken.
8:49 p.m. – LCSO determined that vehicle reported stolen had not been stolen and that registered owner had initiated false report. SHPD assisted in locating vehicle. Report taken.
Oct. 3
Sweet Home Police
12:24 a.m. – Jessey Allen Tenbusch arrested on LCCC warrant for FTA in contempt of court case, Main/55th. Cited and released.
4:33 a.m. – Crystal Marie Wiggins cited for DU, 1200 block 15th.
10:43 a.m. – Joshua Keaohanui Ben Leslie, 38, arrested by Albany police on SHMC warrant for FTA in trespassing case. Cited to appear Oct. 19.
11:55 a.m. – Caller from 800 block 7th reported fencing stolen from property. Information noted as caller declined to pursue charges.
12:20 p.m. – Caller from 2200 block Long reported people going through his mail. Officer was unable to locate them.
12:27 pm. – Caller from Dollar Tree, 2414 Main, reported male behaving “strangely” at location. Officer trespassed male from premises.
5:22 p.m. – Caller from 3200 block Main reported kids had been damaging his vehicles, causing issues in the neighborhood. Officer noted info, advised options.
6:21 p.m. – Caller reported items stolen from her at location in 1400 22nd. Officer responded, items were retrieved and returned to caller, who was trespassed. From location.
8:24 p.m. – Caller reported truck and car drifting in parking lot at Husky Field, 1012 22nd. Officer responded but was unable to locate participants.
9:05 p.m. – Caller reported neighbor hitting golf balls into her yard, 800 block Alder. Officer contacted neighbor, advised of complaint.
10:58 p.m. – Caller reported male in road in area of Long/49th, surrounded by people and vehicles. Police responded, located male who had fallen. He was transported by medics.
Lebanon Police
Lebanon police had not submitted a log for this date in time for publication. When available, log will be updated at lebanonlocalnews.com.
LCSO/OSP Sweet Home/S. County
12:19 p.m. – Littering violation reported in area of North River/Foster Dam Rd. Male picked up his trash.
12:55 p.m. – John Wenger, 72, of Montana, cited for DU, failure to renew vehicle registration, Hwy. 20/45th.
1:27 p.m. – Jordan Carter, 36, of Sweet Home, cited for DU, Main/15th.
9:51 p.m. – Markus Jones, 24, of Sweet Home, cited for equipment violation, Bishop/Washburn, Brownsville.
10:43 p.m. – Jackson Simmons, 20, of Cottage Grove, cited for equipment violation, Hwy. 228/Keeney, Halsey.
LCSO/OSP Lebanon
4:11 p.m. – Burglary reported in 700 block B. Tools missing. Investigation continuing. Report taken.
8:43 p.m. – Stephanie Hughes, 57, of Scio, arrested for assault IV, 34400 block Meridian. Lodged at LCJ. Report taken
11:00 p.m. – Birkramjit Singh, 23, cited for speeding, 86/55, 29200 block Santiam Hwy.
11:12 p.m. – Juvenile female, 17, cited for speeding, 86/55, 29200 block Santiam Hwy.
11:33 p.m. – Haley Fisher, 20, of Eugene, cited for speeding, 90/55, 29400 block Santiam Hwy.
11:55 p.m. – Michael McLaughlin, 18, of Lebanon, cited for speeding, 87/55, 29900 block Santiam Hwy.
Oct. 2
Sweet Home Police
12:07 a.m. – Travis Ray Wilmoth arrested for DWS, cited for DU, 3200 block Main. Also cited on SHMC warrant for FTA in DWS case, LCCC warrant for FTA in DWS case. Cited and released.
7:52 a.m. – Caller reported that male, whom she has no-contact order against, attempted to call her during previous night. 1600 block Main. Officer took report for violation of court stalking protection order.
9:28 a.m. – Caller reported dog barking “all day” in 400 block 10th. Code enforcement officer responded to find multiple dogs barking in area. Contacted owner of dog that prompted original call, who was to get the dog to quiet down.
9:37 a.m. – Caller from Albany and Eastern Railroad reported male broke into electrical box at railroad tracks/18th. Officer trespassed male from location.
12:00 p.m. – Pedestrian-vehicle collision reported in 1200 block 15th. According to SHPD, Renee Shultz, 24, of Sweet Home, was driving southbound on 15th when she saw a pedestrian, 15, standing in the northbound lane. Several vehicles were in the northbound lane, waiting for the traffic light at the 15th and Main intersection. Shultz told police she believed the teen made eye contact with her and she slowed down slightly. She stated the pedestrian then entered her lane of travel, not in a crosswalk, and attempted to “jump” over her vehicle. She stated he hit her windshield. The vehicle had a shattered windshield and a dent on top of the roof. The teen told police he was not paying attention when he entered the roadway outside of a crosswalk. He suffered injuries to both elbows and his left knee. Report taken for injury crash. Damage under $2,500. Parties exchanged information.
12:20 p.m. – Caller reported that male, whom she has restraining order against, was sleeping in her back yard during previous night in 2400 block Long. Officer took report for restraining order violation.
12:54 p.m. – Caller reported male going through trash receptacles at Sweet Home High School, 1641 Long. Officer trespassed male from all school properties and warned him for digging through trash.
3:31 p.m. – Multiple callers reported disturbance in 100 block 8th. Officer contacted parties involved; they were not receptive to options presented.
6:12 p.m. – Multiple callers reported crash in area of Main/15th. Julia Hasket, 22, was driving a 2016 Toyota Corolla. Kyle Erickson, 38, was operating a 2003 Dodge Caravan. Details of what occurred were not available at press time. According to police, Hasket and a child were transported by medics. Erickson was cited for DWS, DU and failure to register vehicle. Report taken for injury accident.
7:10 p.m. – Multiple callers reported motorcycle speeding through 4300 block Long. Officer was unable to locate motorcycle. Callers were asked to call back if motorcycle reappeared.
9:44 p.m. – Adam Scott Lytle, 41, arrested at McDonalds on Florence Municipal Court warrant for FTA in DUII, hit and run, two counts of reckless endangering and reckless driving; LCCC warrant for FTA in contempt of court case, and LMC warrant for contempt of court in DWS case. 2000 block Main. Cited and released.
11:21 p.m. – “Very loud” party reported in 1200 block 49th. Officer contacted male, who was advised to keep it down.
Lebanon Police
Lebanon police had not submitted a log for this date in time for publication. When available, log will be updated at lebanonlocalnews.com.
LCSO/OSP Sweet Home/S. County
1:23 p.m. – Vehicle reported stolen from near Green Peter Dam. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
3:51 p.m. – Caller reported finding safe at end of driveway in 200 block W. Blaklely, Brownsville. Sentry floor safe was empty, unlocked. It was lodged at LCSO.
LCSO/OSP Lebanon
2:31 a.m. – Nolan Pendergast, 28, of Lebanon, cited for speeding, 71/55, Brewster/Snow Peak.
5:10 a.m. – LCSO located male sitting in wheelchair in private driveway in 38700 block Elk Lane, following report of trespass. Subject was stuck. Deputies gave him a ride home.
9:56 a.m. – Deana Paul, 56, of Lebanon, arrested for DUII-drugs, reckless driving, following crash in area of River Road/Perkins. Also cited for DWS, DU and failing to use ignition interlock device. Report taken.
12:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to request for welfare check on children in 1400 block Cascade. Children were found to be well and healthy.
2:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to report of people doing burnouts in church parking lot in area of Tangent/9th.
Oct. 1
Sweet Home Police
5:00 a.m. – Tara Sue Wilber, 30, arrested after turning herself in at SHPD, 1950 Main, on SHMC warrant for FTC in a failure to appear case. Cited and released.
9:06 a.m. – Caller reported individual sleeping on sidewalk in area of 13th/Long, blocking foot traffic. Officer contacted male, who moved along.
11:15 a.m. – Caller from Safeway, 1540 Main, reported male driving in circles with sign reading “Boycott Safeway.” Officer responded to find vehicle gone.
1:13 p.m.- Caller reported her bank account hacked, someone getting $46,000. Officer responded, advised caller of options.
2:45 p.m. – In case referred by LCSO, caller reported friend’s grandfather creating “suspicious images” of her and him. Officer contacted both parties, determined no crimes had been committed – yet. Male advised to avoid further contact with female.
5:16 p.m. – Motorcyclist eluded officer after attempted traffic stop, 2300 block Main.
5:30 p.m. – Caller reported multiple tents and people in large field in 3200 block Main. Officer located multiple tents but no people. Night patrol to revisit situation.
6:40 p.m. – SHPD provided traffic control in area of house fire, 800 block 18th.
7:05 p.m. – Caller reported male texting, threatening him and his family, 4400 block Main. Officer contacted texter, who was warned for telephonic harassment.
9:41 p.m. – Caller reported male in vehicle in area of 23rd/Long, continuously honking, with female outside, crying. Officer determined disturbance was verbal only; parties separated.
Lebanon Police
Lebanon police had not submitted a log for this date in time for publication. When available, log will be updated at lebanonlocalnews.com.
LCSO/OSP Sweet Home/S. County
8:13 a.m. – Deputies assisted with lock-down drill at Central Linn High School/Junior High, 32400 block Hwy. 288, Halsey.
9:57 p.m – Jeffery McCorkhill, 37, of Halsey, cited for DWS, failure to install ignition interlock device.
10:21 p.m. – Hyrum Hovey, 31, of Halsey, cited for failure to renew vehicle registration.
10:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to report of found backpack in 35500 block Northern, Brownsville. Deputies located previous owners, who advised they’d donated it. Backpack seized as found property. Report taken.
6:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to disturbance in 38300 block Crawfordsville Dr. Verbal only, no mandatory arrest. Male half agreed to spend night elsewhere.
6:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to disturbance in 800 block 43rd. Verbal only, one half left before deputies’ arrival.
9:34 p.m. – Frank Swindall, 41, of Sweet Home, cited for failure for failure to renew vehicle registration, 28600 block Hwy. 20.
LCSO/OSP Lebanon
8:52 a.m. – Justin Jones, 37, of Albany, cited for failure to renew vehicle registration, 37300 block Hwy. 226.
1:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to animal complaint regarding dog breeding, 30500 block West View.
3:03 p.m. – Nickolas Shoulders, 37, of Lebanon, arrested on warrants, 32900 block Brewster.
Report taken.
3:32 p.m. – Timothy Beevers, 72, of McMinnville, cited for speeding in school zone, 42/20, 32100 block Berlin.
3:35 p.m. – Joseph Alvarez, 71, of Lebanon, cited for speeding in school zone, 46/20, 32200 block Berlin.
4:00 p.m. – Zoe Spring, 35, of Portland, cited for speeding in school zone, 43/20, 31700 block Hamilton Creek School Rd.
4:42 p.m. – Shaylynn Watkins, 32, of Sweet Home, cited for DWS, DU, and arrested on warrants, Santiam Hwy./Weirich. Vehicle towed. Report taken.
Sept. 30
Sweet Home Police
6:38 a.m. – Caller reported fraudulent use of credit card, 28100 block Riggs Hill.
8:46 a.m. – Allen Dale Ensley, 37, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in criminal mischief case, Oregon State Parole Board warrant for PV, 18th/Tamarack. Lodged at LCJ.
9:14 a.m. – Caller reported female yelling at imaginary people at A&W, 1010 Main. Officer responded to find female had moved on.
10:01 a.m. – Ryan Matthew Scott, 42, arrested on LMC warrant for FTA in DUII case. Officer had responded to report of encampment in 1100 block 12th. Cited and released.
10:05 a.m. – Caller from SHEM, 1115 Long, reported male who had been trespassed at location. Officer reminded male of trespass and he moved along.
12:10 p.m. – Oscar Junior Phillips, 55, arrested on Philomath Municipal Court warrant for FTA in DUII case. 3100 block Main. Cited and released.
12:27 p.m. – Christopher Frances Cuillo, 40, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case, LCCC warrants for FTA in four DUII cases, Albany Municipal Court warrants for FTC in FTA in theft case, LMC warrant for PV. Kelsey Nicole Cuillo, 39, arrested on LCCC warrants for FTA in unauthorized use of vehicle case,m FTA in five case(s) involving five counts of failure to perform duties of driver case(s), criminal misconduct and reckless driving. They were contacted at Midway Market, 3239 Main. Both cited and released. Kelsey Cuillo transported by medics to SLCH.
2:31 p.m. – Denise Rochelle Burrow arrested after turning herself in at SHPD, 1950 Main, on SHMC warrants for FTA in two trespassing cases. Cited and released.
3:48 p.m. – Caller from 3100 block Long reported her sons, 17 and 23, got into a fight and younger one had cut on his hand. Officer responded, younger son did not want to pursue charges. They agreed to remain separated.
4:22 p.m. – Caller reported wire stolen from power meter box in 3500 block Kalmia. Officer determined wire belonged to Pacific Power, which declined to pursue the matter. Info noted.
5:55 p.m. – Caller from 1200 block 23rd reported she located possible drugs. Officer seized items.
6:38 p.m. – Caller reported Dollar Tree outside location in 2400 block Main with something in and caller’s dog kept barking at it. Officer responded, determined contents were garbage.
Lebanon Police
Lebanon police had not submitted a log for this date in time for publication. When available, log will be updated at lebanonlocalnews.com.
LCSO/OSP Sweet Home/S. County
11:33 a.m. – Burglary reported at ________ restaurant, 100 block Spaulding. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
12:24 p.m. – Criminal mischief reported that occurred near Rocky Top Bridge, 49700 block Quartzville, in August. Victim’s vehicle sustained more than $1,000 worth of damage while victim was kayaking on Green Peter Lake. Report taken.
LCSO/OSP Lebanon
4:20 a.m. – Caller with mental issues wanted to speak with deputy in 41300 block Baptist Church. Caller spent time with two different deputies, “who listened attentively to the topics (the caller) wanted to discuss.”
11:14 p.m. – Deputies contacted several vehicles at Cox Boat Ramp, 31000 block 1st, Waterloo, and advised occupants to move along.
Sept. 29
Sweet Home Police
1:40 a.m. – Caller reported male at SHPD “agitated and yelling profanities, 1950 Main. Officer contacted male, who agreed to keep noise down.
8:16 a.m. – Multiple callers reported fraudulent use of credit card attempt in 1500 block Tamarack. Report taken for fraud.
11:22 a.m. – Caller from 1000 block Nandina reported neighbor had been threatening caller. Info noted.
1:43 p.m. – Caller from 1000 block Nandina reported loud music in area. Officer contacted individual at source of music, music was turned down.
3:49 p.m. – Thomas Michael Studer, 53, arrested by Monmouth police on SHMC warrant for FTC in failing to complete duties of driver case. Cited to appear Oct. 19.
3:56 p.m. – Joseph Gene Hubbard, 25, arrested for felony elude, reckless driving, reckless endangering and criminal driving. Officer located motorcycle traveling at high rate of speed in area. Arrest took place in 4800 block 48th Loop. Hubbard lodged at LCJ. Motorcycle impounded.
6:23 p.m. – Caller from 4500 block Airport Lane reported male stole something from neighbor’s vehicle. Report taken, investigation continuing.
Lebanon Police
Lebanon police had not submitted a log for this date in time for publication. When available, log will be updated at lebanonlocalnews.com.
LCSO/OSP Sweet Home/S. County
8:42 a.m. – Deputy received report of online bullying, Central Linn HS/JH, 32400 block Hwy. 228, Halsey. Parents to be notified. No crimes reported.
3:15 p.m. – Civil dispute reported in 1000 block Turbyne, involving deceased father’s property. Non-criminal.
4:03 p.m. – Deputy assisted SHPD with attempting to locate suspect who had just eluded on motorcycle. Nandina/48th Loop.
7:01 p.m. – Caller from 33100 block Hwy. 228, Halsey, reported former employee at location who had been trespassed. Deputy contacted subject, who left willingly.
9:29 p.m. – Garret McFarland, 33, of Springfield, cited for speeding, 200 block S. Main, Brownsville.
LCSO/OSP Lebanon
7:32 a.m. – Crash reported in area of Sand Ridge/Denny School. Kayla Hamilton, 28, of Albany, cited for DU, improper braking. Report taken.
8:18 a.m. – Jeremy Moore, 49, of Lorane, cited for DWS, DU and illegal alteration/display of plates, Hwy. 99/Seefeld, Halsey. Vehicle towed as nuisance. Report taken.
8:29 a.m. – Caller reported fraudulent charges on debit card totaling $4,097.94, 32400 block Bellinger Scale. Report taken.
3:10 p.m. – Kevin Santana, 55, of Albany, arrested for disorderly conduct II, Berlin/Hilltop. Report taken.
5:42 p.m. – Caller found handgun on roadside in 37800 block Middle Ridge. Seized by LCSO as found property for safekeeping. Report taken.
5:48 p.m. – Assault reported in 1600 block S. Main. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
8:29 p.m. – Dustin Clarneau, 52, of Lebanon, arrested for theft II, criminal trespass II. Grove/Oak. Cited and released.
8:47 p.m. – Heather Hess, 46, of Lebanon, cited for speeding, Hwy. 226/Montgomery.
Sept. 28
Sweet Home Police
8:30 a.m. – Caller from Sweet Home High School, 1641 Long, reported that someone may have been living in a sawdust bin at that location. Officer noted info.
9:07 a.m. – Caller from 3106 Main reported individual walking around property at that location. Officer trespassed male from location. Male left property and was advised to obtain permission from property owner to retrieve his vehicle.
11:28 a.m. – Caller visited SHPD to report his bike and other items stolen from Dollar Tree, 2414 Main. Info noted.
2:19 p.m. – Caller reported female in 4200 block Long who was suffering from severe abdominal pain and was contemplating suicide. Officer responded, female was transported to SLCH by medics.
5:58 p.m. – Caller reported trespassers at Blue Wolf Storage, 1298 45th. Officer trespassed female from location. Property resecured.
7:57 p.m. – Caller reported fight in 4500 block Airport Lane. Officer responded to what turned out to be minor physical altercation. Parties separated.
Lebanon Police
Lebanon police had not submitted a log for this date in time for publication. When available, log will be updated at lebanonlocalnews.com.
LCSO/OSP Sweet Home/S. County
11:07 a.m. – Randall Miler, 60, of Halsey, cited for speeding, 25700 block Hwy. 99, Halsey.
2:02 p.m. – Package reported stolen from front porch in 40300 block Holley Heights Loop. Approximate value $150.
3:38 pm. – Deputy visited residence at request of city regarding “large outdoor project” in 500 block Calapooia, Brownsville.
6:16 p.m. – Domestic disturbance reported in 44700 block Quartzville. Two adults who had been arguing calmed down when they learned that LCSO had been contacted. A later call from the same location reported that adults had gotten drunk and “said things to each other that were not very nice.”
6:30 p.m. – Olivia Marie West, 20, of Corvallis, arrested for trespass II, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, following report of active trespass in 28800 block Pine Grove, Halsey. Lodged at LCJ. Report taken.
8:13 p.m. – Crash reported in area of Seven Mile/Linn West, Brownsville. Trever Davisson, 26, of Albany, cited for DWS, driving while using cellphone, careless driving and DU after single-vehicle injury crash. Report taken.
LCSO/OSP Lebanon
10:26 a.m. – Graffiti reported on vacant commercial building in 3600 block S.Santiam Hwy. Report taken for criminal mischief.
1:34 p.m. – Deana Paul, 56, and Daniel Looper, 52, arrested on outstanding warrants. Both were camping in a motorhome at Cox Boat Ramp, 31100 block 1st, Waterloo. Report taken.