- 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), DV (domestic violence). A roman numeral listed after a charge means that the charge is that numbered-degree: theft I (first-degree theft).
Sept. 7
12:08 p.m. – Jason A. Scott, 38, cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured, failure to register vehicle, Main St./40th Ave.
3:44 p.m. – Steven Young, 49, of Sweet Home, cited on Linn County warrant in criminal mischief case, North River Dr./Foster Dam Rd. Report taken.
6:43 p.m. – Tara Sue Wilber, 29, arrested for criminal trespass II, 1100 block 1st Ave. Cited and released. ‘
12:31 p.m. – Dean Wendell Robb, 36, arrested on LCCC warrant for FTA in harassment case and for parole violation, Long St./10th Ave. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
1:10 p.m. – Caller reported that neighbor’s “aggressive” dogs “escape their yard all the time” in 500 block 14th Ave. Officer responded, female warned for dog at large.
11:21 p.m. – Juvenile, 16, cited for speeding, 57/35, 600 block Main St.
11:34 p.m. – Christopher Scott, 19, cited for driving uninsured, 12th Ave./Nandina St.
11:58 p.m. – Landon Frank Gerard arrested at Safeway, 1540 Main St., on SHMC warrant for FTC in trespass case.
Sept. 6
12:24 a.m. – Caller reported locating gas can in dead grass that was burning, with no one around in 28700 block Liberty Rd. Sweet Home Fire responded and extinguished fire. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
8:48 a.m. – Katharine Hazen, 22, of Junction City, cited for speeding, 26800 block Hwy. 99.
10:06 a.m. – Littering reported in area of North River Dr./Foster Dam Rd. Deputy contacted individuals believed responsible, who were asked to clean up and move along.
10:26 a.m. – Cody Allen Bowman, 36, arrested at Linn County Jail on SHMC warrant in trespass case. Cited to appear Oct. 22.
10:31 a.m. – Jhenna Marie Lance, 31, arrested by LCSO on SHMC warrants for FTA in two trespassing cases. Cited to appear Sept. 24.
10:58 a.m. – Motorcycle crash reported in 36400 block Northern Dr. Operator and passenger, who were not identified in Sheriff’s log, transported by medics. Report taken.
12:57 p.m. – Registered owners of two vehicles found blocking access to Cascade Timber Consulting gate in 28600 block Jones Rd. cited for illegal parking.
3:25 p.m. – Caller reported neighbor screaming at her in 1200 block 44th Ave. as caller was cleaning ditch on her own property. Officer responded, contacted alleged screamer, who was trespassed from caller’s property.
11:33 p.m. – Kevin Michael Osberg arrested by Corvallis police on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case. Cited and released.
Sept. 5
10:33 a.m. – Caller reported dog in 1100 block 1st Ave. attacked his dog, caused his wife to fall and hit her head. Officer responded, advised caller of options but was unable to contact offending dog’s owner.
11:21 a.m. – Caller from O&M Tire Factory, 4420 Main St., reported male yelling at location, doing burnouts in parking lot. Asked that male be trespassed. Officer responded, unable to contact male by phone. Will follow up.
2:58 p.m. – Caller reported daughter was kicked by another juvenile on school bus. Requested that offender be counseled on actions. Officer to attempt to contact offender.
3:43 p.m. – Caller from McDonalds, 2000 Main St., reported male causing disturbance, needed to be trespassed. Officer responded, trespassed male.
3:51 p.m. – Caller reported vehicle pulling trailer from which trash was blowing onto highway in eastbound 400 block Main St.. Officer responded, located vehicle, warned operator of violation. Operator will tarp load next time.
5:19 p.m. – Deputy warned individual about shooting in cemetery, 35700 block Kirk Ave., during high fire danger and on city/private timber property.
5:36 p.m. – Deputy warned illegal camper on BLM land in 49800 block Quartzville Rd., near Milepost 15.
Sept. 4
2:03 a.m. – Franklin Luster Cutbirth, 44, arrested by Eugene police on SHMC warrant for FTA in criminal misconduct case. Cited to appear Sept. 24.
6:59 a.m. – Adam Scott Lytle, 40, arrested on two counts of violating a restraining order after caller reported him violating the restraining order by being within 100 yards of her. Lytle also arrested on LCCC warrant for two counts of contempt of court, LMC warrant for probation violation in driving while suspended case, and Florence Municipal Court warrant involving DUII, reckless driving, hit and run and two counts of reckless endangering, 2400 block Long St. Lodged at Linn County Jail.
8:55 a.m. – Deputy warned campers on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property in 44700 block Quartzville Rd.
9:01 a.m. – Caller reported males camping in 1200 block 15th Ave. Officer responded, trespassed multiple people from location.
11:08 a.m. – Caller reported someone hit his vehicle while parked in 6300 block Main St. Officer responded, report taken for hit and run. Damage estimated at under $2,500.
11:12 a.m. – Caller from Sweet Home High School, 1641 Long St., reported backpack containing Chromebook laptop had been stolen. Officer responded, report taken for theft II. Approximate value $400.
1:07 p.m. – Alicia Kathleen Martinez, 41, arrested for DUI after caller reported vehicle failing to maintain lane in 1500 block Main St. Also cited for failure to maintain, no operator’s license. Cited and released.
3:16 p.m. – Jackson Valentine, 27, of Corvallis, cited for open container in vehicle, failure to register vehicle, 42600 block North River Dr.
5:09 p.m. – Anthony Neil Warren, 42, of Sweet Home, arrested for driving while suspended, speeding, 53/35, and failure to use ignition interlock device, Main St./North Ave., Brownsville. Cited and released. Report taken.
6:38 p.m. – Caller from Dollar Tree, 2414 Main St., reported that male had stolen items, asked that suspect be trespassed when located.
7:16 p.m. – Caller reported group of people in vacant field appearing to be setting up camp, 3200 block Main St. Officer responded, contacted three individuals who agreed to gather belongings and move on.
9:39 p.m. – Caller reported dog had been barking “near constantly for the week” in 400 block 10th Ave. Officer responded, contacted female and advised her of complaint.
Sept. 3
6:33 a.m. – Caller reported rooster in area of 1700 block Long St. Officer responded, contacted resident who was advised of complaint, will be working to rehome rooster.
7:40 a.m. – David Radu, 48, of Gresham, cited for failure to obey traffic control device, 33000 block Hwy. 228, Halsey.
8:09 a.m. – Gilbert Alonzo Martinez, 49, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in disorderly conduct case, AMC warrant not clearly identified in police log. Cited and released. 1400 block railroad tracks.
9:14 a.m. – Caller from Thriftway, 621 Main St., reported male in store who needed to be trespassed. Report taken for theft III. Loss estimated at $5.
9:32 a.m. – Caller from Pacific Power reported male cutting trees broke power lines in 25000 block Springer Rd.
11:14 a.m. – Caller reported backing into vehicle in area of 13th Ave./Kalmia St., causing very little damage but being unable to contact owner. Officer contacted owner. Parties to work things out.
3:44 p.m. – Caller reported tenants were evicted from residence in 1600 block 56th Ave., and that they had stolen the stove, washer, dryer, bathroom sink and mirror, and had spray-painted the fence. Officer responded, report taken for theft I. Approximate value $2,250.
9:53 p.m. – Steven Dale Myers, 56, arrested on LMC warrant for probation violation/FTC in proof of insurance case. Cited and released. 42nd Ave./Osage St.
10:35 p.m. – Christopher Francis Ciullo, 39, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTA in theft case, LCCC warrant for FTA in DUII case and LMC warrant for probation violation in driving without a license case. Also cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured. Hwy. 20/Harmony Rd. Cited and released.
Sept. 2
12:12 a.m. – Corey Dean, 51, of Brownsville, cited for warrant following traffic stop in area of Hwy. 20/Dew Rd. Report taken.
4:43 a.m. – Caller reported dog tied to pole in 1200 block Main St. Officer responded. Dog did not have chip. Caller attempting to locate owner.
10:34 a.m. – Portland police reported locating vehicle reported stolen out of Sweet Home. Owner advised and provided with recovery information.
11:47 a.m. – Caller reported people camping on Freedom Hill Church property, 2470 Main St. Officer responded, contacted males, who were advised of trespass and agreed to pick up their trash and move on.
11:50 a.m. – Caller reported her purse had been stolen the day before and her credit card used at Hilltop Market and Midway Grocery. Officer responded, report taken for fraudulent use of credit card, investigation ongoing.
12:30 p.m. – Derrick James Freeman, 29, arrested on SHMC warrant for FTC in theft case, 1900 block Main St. Cited and released.
12:57 p.m. – Caller reported deceased individual in 1200 block 44th Ave. Officer responded, report taken.
1:21 p.m. – Nicholas Gaskey cited for failure to purchase dog license, 1100 block Ironwood St.
2:25 p.m. – Caller from Dutch Bros., 540 Main St., reported burglary and theft of register till contents. Officer responded, report taken for burglary II, theft II. Value estimated at $350.
9:29 p.m. – ____________ cited for driving while suspended, failure to install ignition interlock device, 1700 block Main St., after traffic stop involving, according to SHPD, failure to stop for emergency vehicle and speeding. Female passenger took over driving.
11:55 p.m. – Kyle Dawayne Roebuck, 30, arrested for criminal trespass II and on SHMC warrant for FTA in trespass case. Freedom Hill Church, 2470 Main St. Cited and released.
Sept. 1
1:28 a.m. – Kristian Winney, 20, of Sweet Home, arrested for assault IV, strangulation, after LCSO responded to report of domestic disturbance in 41000 block Valley View Dr. Report taken.
7:15 a.m. – Sten Weld, 30, of Sweet Home, cited for speeding, 25500 block Hwy. 99, Halsey.
9:50 a.m. – Caller reported hundreds of nails in roadway in area of Main St./49th Ave. Officer responded, cleared majority of nails from roadway. ODOT advised.
10:57 a.m. – Citizen flagged down officer to report street sign knocked over in area of Long St./29th Ave. Officer found stop sign down with no obvious signs of intentional damage. Public Works advised.
1:13 p.m. – Disturbance reported in 41900 block North River Dr. Couple who had been in relationship advised by deputy to make better choices in future.
2:34 p.m. – LCSO reported male shooting out of vehicle window eastbound on Main St. in area of Pleasant Valley Rd. Officer responded, located vehicle, which was popping because it has tuned turbo and pops at high revolutions. No weapons located in vehicle.
4:09 p.m. – Jeramy Kisler, 35, of Salem, arrested for parole violation following disturbance reported in 44400 block North River Dr. Report taken.
4:32 p.m. – Caller reported someone flying drone over his house in 700 block 7th Ave., looking in his window. Officer responded, info noted.
7:09 p.m. – Caller reported her bike stolen from 3000 block Main St. Report taken for theft III.
7:26 p.m. – Caller reported that a male had used her Oregon Trail Card at Safeway, 1540 Main St. Officer responded, info noted.
9:11 p.m. – Benjamin Ray Davidson, 37, cited for driving uninsured, 1500 block Main St. Vehicle parked, operator walked home.
9:47 p.m. – Diana Lynn Hall, 68, arrested on Linn County warrant in offensive littering case, LMC warrant for probation violation, SHMC warrant for failure to comply in offensive littering case. 1500 block Main St. Lodged at Linn County Jail.