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POLICE/BUSINESS A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 Murder suspect transferred to county jail Cops nabs three wanted men, A murder suspect arrested in September in Boardman was transferred to the Umatilla County Jail last week from the Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility, The Dalles. David Alexander Alvarez was transferred from the juvenile facility on Wednesday because he turned 18. Alvarez was indicted for the murder of Evencio Salas Birrueta, 27, of Irrigon, on Sept. 11, 2016. Alvarez’s pretrial hearing is scheduled for March 2 at 8:15 a.m. The shooting happened around 9 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the Wilson Road Mobile recover three stolen vehicles Home park in Boardman. Police arrived and found Salas shot in the “shoulder area of the arm.” Salas died from the injuries. Alvarez turned himself over to police in Washington state on Sept. 12, and was lodged at the juvenile facility in the Dalles. David Alexander Alvarez Hermiston calls for reserve officers The Hermiston Police Department is currently looking for volunteer reserve police officers, and will accept applica- tions until 5 p.m. April 3. Reserve officers’ duties are similar to those of full-time police officers, but in a volunteer role. Reserve officers must volunteer a minimum of 12 hours per month, or 36 hours every three months. To qualify for the role, applicants must be U.S. citizens, 21 years old, high school graduates, and have clean records and good moral and ethical character. All selected applicants will be subject to a variety of assessments and tests, as well as a background check. Additionally, candidates attend Reserve Officer Academy, which is two evenings per week and several Saturdays. “Historically, we have had great successes with hiring from our reserve officer program,” said Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston. “Of the 27 offi- cers we have now, nine or 33 percent are former HPD reserve officers.” Applications are available at the Hermiston Police Department, 330 S. 1st St., or at the city of Hermiston web- site. Safe driving blitz underway on local roads The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies are running extra patrols to crack down on unsafe driving. The Oregon Department of Transportation is funding the effort as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign. Participating agencies are putting an emphasis on enforcing laws on the use of seatbelts and child restraints, texting and speeding. The safe driving blitz runs Feb. 6-19. Motor vehicle crashes nationwide are the leading cause of death for children 1-12, according to the statement from the sheriff’s office. Seat belts reduce fatality risk by 45-60 percent, and child safety seats reduce fatality risk for infants by 71 percent and for toddlers by SAFETY LOG TUESDAY, FEB. 7 12:37 p.m. - A caller at East Sunset Drive, Hermiston, reported that her 18-year-old daughter is out of control, tearing things up. 5:42 p.m. - A caller reported that a suspicious male subject had been banging on his door at West Sunland Avenue, Hermiston. 6:53 p.m. - A caller reported a woman parked in a truck at Bi-Mart on South 1st Place, yelling, “Give me my brother.” 8:27 p.m. - A female at Southwest 10th Street and Eskimo Avenue, Hermiston, was hitting a tower and crying, refusing to talk. 10:59 p.m. - A caller reported that her friend showed up at her house after being assaulted at West Orchard Avenue. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8 9:39 a.m. - A caller at East Highland Avenue, Hermiston, said she is being harassed on the phone by a man against whom she has an expired restraining order. He has blocked his number and is calling her, and she wants him to stop. 1:19 p.m. - A caller said a dog at Country Squire Estates is in a chain- link kennel, and the tarp has caved in — the dog cannot get out of the elements. 1:25 p.m. - A male was causing a disturbance in front of the emergency room at Good Shepherd Community Hospital on Northwest 11th Street. 2:38 p.m. - A 10-year-old caller reported that someone tried to kick in the door of their home on Southwest 11th Street, Hermiston. 9:00 p.m. - A female tried to sell a resident bread in exchange for cash to buy a phone card, at A Quiet Living Mobile Home Park on Northwest 11th Street, Hermiston. THURSDAY, FEB. 9 5:26 p.m. - A caller at East Wilshire Avenue, Hermiston, reported a domestic disturbance — her husband kicked her in the foot. 9:46 p.m. - A caller on Northeast Aspen Drive, Hermiston reported that her juvenile brother made suicidal comments. FRIDAY, FEB. 10 4:09 p.m. - A caller at West Ridge- way Avenue, Hermiston, reported a silver vehicle tried to run over a male and then left toward Holiday Inn Express. 6:13 p.m. - A woman reported her 18-year-old nephew is in the Good Shepherd emergency room after a gold Nissan tried to run him over 30 minutes before. He couldn’t say where the incident occurred. 6:54 p.m. - A counterfeit $20 bill was reported at Eastside Market on East Main Street, Hermiston. 8:59 p.m. - A woman on North Overlook Drive, Hermiston, reported her adult son has not been heard from since 1:30 p.m. SATURDAY, FEB. 11 7:18 p.m. - A caller requested help with a child pickup, and said the child’s father is threatening to harm her if she arrives. 9:25 p.m. - A caller at Northeast Willow Court reported a runaway. SUNDAY, FEB. 12 4:23 a.m. - A caller at Cassens Mobile Home Park on Northeast 4th Street, Hermiston, said someone has been knocking on her doors and windows for the last 30 minutes. 2:57 p.m. - A woman reported that her vehicle was egged on East Hurlburt Avenue, Hermiston. 8:25 p.m. - A woman reported her car was broken into while parked at Walmart on North 1st Street, Hermiston. 8:57 p.m. - A caller at Southwest 10th Street reported her foster daughter had run away about two hours ago. 10:54 p.m. - A caller on West Linda Avenue, Hermiston said his friend stated that he is suicidal and planned to kill himself that evening. MONDAY, FEB. 13 8:46 a.m. - A caller reported someone keyed his car at Armand Larive Middle School on Southwest 9th Street, Hermiston. 9:39 a.m. - A caller reported that her male mule got out of the yard on West Punkin Center Road some time the previous night, and the mule is missing. 7:25 p.m. - A woman reported a runaway from her home at East Dogwood Avenue. the odds of surviving ejection are just one in four. Oregon law requires all occupants to use safety restraints and children weighing less than 40 pounds to use a child seat or harness. 59 percent. The sheriff’s office also reported traffic studies show unbelted or improperly restrained occupants are five times more likely to be ejected from a vehicle, and MEDICAL DIRECTORY FAMILY DENTISTRY Family Dentistry ~ N ew Patients Welcome~ 541-567-8161 995 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston Ryan M. Wieseler, D.D.S . VISION CARE Eye Health & Vision Care Robert D. Rolen , O.D., LLC Optometric Physician 115 W. Hermiston Ave. Suite 130 541-567-1837 COUNSELING URGENT AND FAMILY CARE HERMISTON FAMILY MEDICINE & URGENT CARE Sports & Dot Physicals • Minor Injuries • Family Care • Minor Surgeries We accept Medicare & some Advantage Medicare plans NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 7:30am-7:00pm 541-567-1137 236 E. Newport, Hermiston (across from U.S. Bank) Echo announces changes in downtown businesses Some changes are occur- ring in the business com- munity in Echo. City administrator Diane Berry reports Pamela and Dana Reese will be open- ing a new coffee shop in the former Wheat & Barley Pub on Main Street. Their hours will be from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will serve sandwiches and baked goods. In addition, Gathered Over Time Antiques has been purchased by Connie Ramsay and she re-opened Feb. 2 as Rendezvous Vin- tage. Also, Brandi George of Echo Station has expanded SAGE Center hosts job fair People can learn about career opportunities and meet with employers who are actively hiring during the Agriculture & Energy Job Fair. The event is Wednesday, March 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Board- man. Participants can also learn about education and training for high demand positions. For more information call 541-481-7243 or go to www.visitsage.com. Community The Full Gospel Home Church 235 SW 3rd • Phone 567-7678 Rev. Ed Baker - Rev. Nina Baker Sunday: Sunday School........10:00 am Worship...................11:00 am Evening Service........7:00 pm Wednesday Service..7:00 pm “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Pet. 5:7 St. Johns Episcopal Church Join Us On Our Journey With Jesus. LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232 Pastor David Dever Scripture, Tradition and Reason Family service 9am Sunday N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston Fr. Dan Lediard, Priest. PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm www.hermistonlmbc.com Echo Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church 21 N. Bonanza Street, Echo OR Phone: (541) 376-8108 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. Community Church DAILY MASS: Monday-Friday ...............................English 7:00 am Thursday...............Spanish 6:00 pm SATURDAY:.........English 5:00 pm ...............................Spanish 7:00 pm SUNDAY:..............English 9:00 am ..........................Bilingual 11:00 am ..............................Spanish 1:00 pm Offi ce..............................567-5812 Grace Baptist Church NEW BEGINNINGS 555 SW 11th, Hermiston 567-9497 Nursery provided for all services Sunday School - 9:30 AM Worship - 10:45 AM 6:00 pm Wed Prayer & Worship - 7:00 PM “Proclaiming God’s word, growing in God’s grace” CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Worship Service 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Pastor J.C. Barnett Children’s Church & Nursery Available 700 West Orchard Avenue P.O. Box 933 Hermiston, Oregon 541-567-8441 URGENT AND FAMILY CARE GIFFORD MEDICAL 541-567-2995 Columbia and Family Care Professional • Urgent Weekdays 8am-6pm Plaza Saturdays 9am-3pm 1050 W. Elm Ave. Ste 110 Hermiston, OR 97838 Walk-Ins Welcome Joseph Joseph R. Gifford, Gifford, M.D. M.D. Milton J. Johnson, Jr., M.D. David P. Martinez, M.D. Angie L. Hays, FNP Angie Hayes, FNP Candace L. Degenstein, FNP Davies, Jr., FNP M.D. Milton Michele J. Johnson, • In-House X-Rays • Adjacent Lab LET US BE THE ONE THAT HELPS! her shop into the back part of the Mercantile Building, which allows more space for antiques and collectibles. 1230 Ridgeway Ave., Hermiston, was behind the wheel of the Honda, so Westmoreland arrested him for possession of a stolen vehicle and for out- standing warrants. The other men, Rigo- berto Tena Rosales, 22, of 230 E. Dogwood Ave., Hermiston, and Luis Al- berto Roman, 21, 423 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston, also had warrants, and Rosales faces a charge of possession of a stolen vehicle for the Chevro- let, which also was from Hermiston. Littlefield said all three men had meth- amphetmine, so Westmo- reland added a drug pos- session charge to each. And that license plate belonged to a third stolen vehicle, Littlefield said, which deputies found at Pantoja’s residence. Littlefield said it was good police work. Panto- ja, Rosales, and Roman remained in the Umatilla County Jail, Pendleton, as of Friday. Worship Sunday School • 9:30am Worship • 10:45am Children’s Church • 11:15am Potluck & Communion ~ First Sunday of the Month MENTAL HEALTH BIZ BRIEFCASE An officer who stopped to help motorists Thurs- day afternoon near Herm- iston instead arrested three suspects who led to the recovery of three sto- len vehicles. Umatilla County under- sheriff Jim Littlefield said Loren Westmoreland, an officer with the Umatilla County Community Justice Department, was driving on South Cabana Road near Johnston Lane, Hermiston, when he saw a Honda Civ- ic and a Chevrolet Celeb- rity with their hoods open. Westmoreland stopped to see if he could help, Little- field said. Three men were in the Honda, and Westmoreland ran the licenses plates of the cars and discovered the Honda was stolen several weeks ago from Atkinson Staffing, 80796 N. Highway 395, Hermis- ton. The officer also found the license plates on the Chevrolet belonged to an- other car. Jesus Pantoja, 26, of • Adult, Child and Family Therapy • Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment • Mental Health and Crisis Services • Confidential and Professional Care LIFEWAYS PENDLETON Crisis Phone: LIFEWAYS HERMISTON 331 SE 2nd St., 595 NW 11th St., 866-343-4473 Pendleton, OR 97801 Hermiston, OR 97838 Office: 541-276-6207 WWW . LIFEWAYS . ORG Office: 541-567-2536 1255 Hwy. 395 S. • 567-5834 oasisvineyard.us Worship 10:00 AM “come as you are” Seventh-day Adventist Church First Christian Church “Proclaiming the Message of Saturdays Hope, Living the Gospel of Love” Sabbath School........9:30 a.m. Bible School: 9:15am Worship Service......11:00 a.m. Worship Gathering: 10:30am 567-8241 567-3013 855 W. Highland • Hermiston 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston PEDIATRIC DENTISTY Call Today! 541-289-5433 1060 W. Elm, Suite #115, Hermiston, OR (across from Good Shepherd Medical Center) www.apd4kidz.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm To advertise in the Medical Directory, please call Jeanne at 541-564-4531 or Audra at 541-564-4538 To share your worship times call Terri Briggs 541-278-2678