March 15
3:55 p.m. – Caller was locked behind gate after driving up logging road from upper McDowell Creek Park. Told deputies he drove up the road to take photos of the falls. While he was there, the gate was closed and he was locked in. He was warned for going past the “No Public Access” sign. 43100 block McDowell Creek Drive.
March 16
9:08 a.m. – Deputy picked up female white Great Pyrenees-type dog in 41800 block Upper Calapooia Drive. Lodged at Animal Control. Report taken.
3:18 p.m. – Deputies investigated situation in which elderly female with dementia signed contract with company to do work on something she did not own. She stated she owned it. 41900 block Marks Ridge Drive.
7:14 p.m. – Tyler Horner, 31, of Sweet Home, arrested and lodged at Linn County Jail for fourth-degree assault-domestic violence. 42800 block Green River Drive. Report taken.
9:17 p.m. – Joshua Brian Lutz, 31, arrested on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of theft of services, Redmond Police Department.
10:12 p.m. – Hunter Ringheimer, 27, arrested for possession of heroin and arrested on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrants for failure to comply on an original charge of theft and failure to appear on an original charge of theft, 1540 Main St. Safeway. Arrested on Linn County Circuit Court warrant for resisting arrest and unlawful possession of meth. Arrested on Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for probation violation. Arrested on Oregon State Parole Board warrant for parole violation and possession of dangerous drugs. Shauna Harden, 27, cited and released on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for attempting to elude the police, cited and released on Linn County Circuit Court warrants for theft, unlawful possession of meth, failure to appear on an original charge of criminal citation X3. Cited and released on Linn County Justice Court warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of a citation. Cited and released on Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of criminal citation, 1540 Main St. Safeway.
10:12 p.m. – Hunter Ringheimer, 27, arrested for reckless driving, hit and run X2, criminal mischief, and criminal trespass, 1540 Main St. Safeway.
March 17
12:05 a.m. – Cody Isaiah Milligan, 24, arrested on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of harassment, Lebanon Police Department.
12:38 a.m. – Michael Peterson, 41, cited and released for driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving, 22nd Ave & Mountain View.
8:58 a.m. – Motor vehicle crash reported in 26300 block Old Holley Road. Vehicle owner and property owner, who were not identified, had already exchanged information by time deputy arrived. No citations. No injuries reported.
1:10 p.m. – Caller reports someone called claiming to be from Key Bank and emptied her bank account, 1830 18th Ave. Report taken, approximate loss of value $7,800.
1:23 p.m. – Caller reports car was damaged overnight, 1220 23rd Ave. Report taken for criminal mischief, loss of value $100.
9:24 p.m. – Lynette Johnson, 42, of Sweet Home, was arrested on multiple outstanding warrants after she allegedly caused a motor vehicle crash in 42500 block North River Drive. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Johnson was traveling westbound when she failed to see a vehicle being pulled from the ditch. She attempted to avoid the vehicle, but struck it at very low speed. According to the Sheriff’s Office, damage at the scene was minimal and no one was injured or transferred to medical.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Johnson was not intoxicated, but was cited for driving while suspended, driving without insurance, and failure to use IID. Report taken.
10:22 p.m. – Lynnette Irene Johnson, 42, arrested on Sweet Home Municipal warrant for failure to comply on an original charge of theft, Linn County Sheriff’s Office.
10:28 p.m. – Neil David Van Epps, 32, arrested on Sweet Home Municipal warrant for failure to comply on an original charge of theft, Linn County Jail.
March 18
2:44 a.m. – Caller reports pickup parked in front of location for over 6 months and it has expired tags, 345 18th Ave. Officer responded, vehicle posted for removal on March 22nd.
3:03 a.m. – Michael Hilton, 31, cited and released on Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of theft, 22nd Ave. Jr. High. Carlee Needham, 26, cited and released on Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of theft.
2:05 p.m. – Caller reports someone drove away with propane without paying for it, 3041 Main St. Officer responded, report taken for theft, value $10.37.
5:11 p.m. – Caller reported documents taken from their vehicle overnight. 38700 block Liberty Road.
March 19
12:44 p.m. – Deputy on patrol reported damage to logging gate at GP120, 45200 block Sunnyside Road. Reported to property owner.
2:05 p.m. – Deputy picked up black and tan German shepherd from Sweet Home Police Department, lodged the dog at Animal Control.
10:35 p.m. – Jesse Lane Davis, 25, cited and released on a Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants, an Albany Municipal Court warrant for contempt, and a Linn County Justice Court warrant for contempt, Chewy’s.
8:03 p.m. – Caller reported single-vehicle crash in 24500 block Brush Creek Road. According to Sheriff’s Office, Dasey Love, 22, of Cottage Grove, was traveling north on Brush Creek when she swerved to avoid a deer in the road, losing control of her vehicle and veering off the road, where she struck a tree. She was transported to Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital for “minor” injuries, while Scott Kivela, 22, of Creswell, a passenger, was uninjured, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
11:08 p.m. – Cheryl Lynn Perry-White, 54, cited and released on a Linn County Circuit Court warrant for possession of meth and a Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for theft, 18th Main. Veronica Sue Szuch, 24, cited and released on a Linn County Circuit Court warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants and a Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of theft.
March 20
12:19 a.m. – Allen Dale Ensley, 32, cited and released on a Linn County Circuit Court warrant for failure to appear on original charges of fourth-degree assault and possession of meth and failure to appear on two criminal citations, 1980 Main St. Bimart.
7:49 a.m. – Traffic hazard reported in 41900 block Marks Ridge Drive. Owner had been involved in crash on Highway 58 and private party tow left vehicle on the shoulder of the road, blocking a lane. The individual towing the vehicle returned later to resume the effort. Respondents able to get vehicle moved into driveway. Names not available in Sheriff’s log.
9:44 a.m. – Caller reports somebody siphoned gas and broke gas cap on unsecured vehicle, 2214 Nandina St. Officer responded, report taken for unauthorized entry into motor vehicle and damage to gas cap, value of $10. Unknown if gas was siphoned.
9:44 a.m. – Bryce McGowan, 37, cited and released on a Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of criminal driving, on a Clackamas County warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of a criminal citation and failure to appear on an original charge of giving false information to officer, on an Albany Municipal Court warrant for driving with a suspended license, and on a Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for disorderly conduct, 2240 Nandina St.
March 21
1:08 p.m. – Christopher Eugene Montez, 48, arrested on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of theft. Tulsa Blue Harden, 29, arrested on Sweet Home Municipal Court warrant for failure to comply on an original charge of theft, JCSO.
4:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to report of vehicle crash near milepost 26 on Quartzville Road. Vehicle went over embankment and ended up on its top. Occupants sustained minor cuts and bruises. Shaun Miles, 50, of Albany, issued citation for driving while suspended. Report taken.
7:05 p.m. – Justin Shaun Bottcher cited for speeding 64 in a 45, Wiley Creek Main.
7:37 p.m. – Denis Lee Parker, 41, cited for driving with a suspended license and illegal display of plates, PV & Main.
8:34 p.m. – Roseanna Lynn Myers cited and released on Lebanon Municipal warrant for harassment, 1314 Clark Mill Rd. Cited and released on Albany Municipal warrant for contempt of court.
11:20 p.m. – Shelby Keith Brigham, 54, arrested on Sweet Home Municipal warrant for failure to comply on an original charge of failing to report as a sex offender, Linn County Sheriff’s Office.