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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, May 21, 2003 (Editor’s Note: Names, ages, addresses, incidents and charges are provided by official law enforcement agencies. All persons listed in this report are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.) *** Monday, May 5 *In the 100 block of Tracy Lane a man reported that someone had taken up resi- dence in a vacant house on the property behind his. Tuesday, May 6 *Phone harassment was reported in the 100 block of Hogue Drive. *In the 38000 block of Redwood Hwy. a man said that he continues to have tres- passing problems with his neighbor and her dog. *Eric C. Orr, 20, was ar- rested on charges of failure to perform duties of a driver, and reckless driving, in the 100 block of W. Palmer Street at 5:39 p.m. *There was a disturbance between family members in the 200 block of Schumacher Street. *There was a disturbance concerning a man who had been drinking in the 100 block of S. Redwood Hwy. *A welfare check was performed in the 100 block of Hogue Drive. Wednesday, May 7 *Police checked on an unsecured building in the 200 block of W. Lister Street. There were no signs of forced entry. *In the 100 block of Pat- ton Bar Road a woman com- plained of a prowler. The prowler turned out to be friends of the woman’s son, deputies reported. *A witness told deputies he saw a man on a bike riding away from Puff-N-Stuff after he allegedly kicked in the door and broke into the busi- ness at 5:02 p.m. *A citizen reported a stop sign was knocked down and the pole was broken at the intersection of Redwood Hwy. and River Street. *The same man reported a stop sign was knocked over at the intersection of W. River and Sawyer Avenue. *A broken window caused an audible alarm at River Val- ley Restaurant. *Two more stop signs were knocked down at the intersection of Kerby Avenue and Schumacher Street. *A fifth stop sign was reportedly knocked over at the intersection of Junction and East River. *An estimated $350 worth of damage was reported at Evergreen Elementary School. Three windows and a light switch cover were broken. *Rodger Lee Pernicka, 19, was cited on a charge of driving while suspended (DWS) at the intersection of S. Junction Avenue and Caves Hwy. at 11:01 a.m. *A woman called in a trespass complaint in the 500 block of W. River. *A citizen reported that 14 street signs were removed in Cave Junction and some were damaged. The total dam- age was estimated at $240. *Police opened an investi- gation on a possible suspect for criminal mischief in con- nection with nine damaged street signs at 1:11 p.m. *A horse was reported in the roadway at the intersection of Redwood Hwy. and O’Brien Road. The owner and friends searched the woods for the horse. *A citizen reported his day planner which contained his Social Security card and credit cards was stolen from a cart at Shop Smart at 1:57 p.m. *A man complained that his neighbor was playing mu- sic too loudly in the 400 block of Queen of Bronze Road at 4:21 p.m. *David Thomas, 37, was cited for DWS in the 17000 block of Redwood Hwy. *A highly intoxicated man carrying a case of beer climbed onto a man’s trailer in the 900 block of Reeves Creek Road. No charges were filed. *A parent complained that her child was out of control in the 100 block of S. Sawyer Avenue. Thursday, May 8 *A woman complained that a man used his vehicle to push hers out of the way at Illinois Valley High School. She didn’t notice any damage to her car. The man was warned by police. *An O’Brien landlord said that a man was growing a marijuana plant in the rear of a dwelling. The manager said the man has cancer, but does not have a medical marijuana card. When confronted, the man ripped the plant to pieces and threw it away. *In the 100 block of War- ren Road a man and a woman got into an argument over a computer. Police settled the dispute and no charges were filed. *A laptop computer and some keys were reported taken from inside a building in the 300 block of S. Caves Avenue. The suspect then used the keys to remove drills from two work trucks. *A citizen driving on Redwood Hwy. near Kerby Mainline Road complained that a man was slamming on his brakes and would not let his vehicle pass. *A woman said she lo- cated a bike that was taken from her residence the night before parked in front of Puff- N-Stuff. Police investigated and discovered it was not the bike in question. *A woman reported a stalking complaint from the 1200 block of Shepherd Hills Drive. *A juvenile girl was re- ported as a runaway from Kerby at 10:13 p.m. Friday, May 9 *A highly intoxicated woman was given a ride home by a deputy from the intersec- tion of Redwood Hwy. and Waldamar Road at 12:08 a.m. *A youngster heard noises and thought he saw the shad- ows of a prowler in the 2100 block of Laurel Road at 6:51 a.m. Deputies found no prowl- ers. *A man failed to leave his name at the scene after back- ing into a vehicle in the park- ing lot of Home Valley Bank. A witness identified the sus- pect vehicle and both parties agreed to a compromise. *A roll of insulation val- ued at $258 was said to have been taken from a construc- tion site in the 5000 block of Rockydale Road. *A dog that was possibly dropped off on the top of Hay’s Hill was chasing a car. *In the 2500 block of Caves Hwy. a man com- plained that someone was re- fusing to give him his prop- erty. Deputies helped the man get his property and told the resident to pursue further ac- tion through civil court. *A runaway juvenile girl returned home to Kerby at 4:34 p.m. *A citizen reported a boy was stealing a bike from a house in the 100 block of Hathaway Drive. The boy had permission to take the bike, deputies said. *In the 500 block of Pine- wood Way an intoxicated woman had a verbal disagree- ment with her husband. *A dead turkey in the road was a major traffic hazard in the 29000 block of Redwood Hwy. at 10:29 p.m. The turkey was moved off the roadway. *A dead deer was re- moved from the intersection of Redwood Hwy. and Laurel Road at 9:12 p.m. *David James Parker, 43, was cited and released on a charge of DUII at “Forks” Park at 9:21 p.m. *Several young people were advised of park hours at Page 13 “Forks” Park at 11:14 p.m. *A woman was given a ride home by a deputy from the 26000 block of Redwood Hwy. Saturday, May 10 *A resident in the 5000 block of Holland Loop Road was having difficulty breath- ing after being bitten on her neck. She was taken to Three Rivers Hospital. *At the O’Brien General Store a man complained that his whole body was shaking and his muscles were locking up at 9:28 a.m. He took a Zanex to try and calm down but it didn’t help. An EMT was called. *A fully submerged vehi- cle with a substantial oil leak was reported at 9:26 a.m. in the 900 block of Reeves Creek Road. A deputy used a blanket to control the oil spill and a tow truck was called. *At Lake Selmac, a pad- dle boat valued at $600 was said to be taken. The boat was located and recovered with $150 worth of damage. *In the 5000 block of Caves Hwy. a woman com- plained of hip pain after being pushed by her husband. No charges were filed. *In the 600 block of Beebe Drive a man threatened a woman. He packed his be- longings and left before a dep- uty could arrive. (Continued on page 15) Laurel Cemetery Association ANNUAL MEETING & POTLUCK Sunday, May 25 Meeting:10:30 a.m. at Laurel Cemetery Chapel Potluck - 11 a.m. at I.V. Senior Center 520 E. River, Cave Junction 1 mile south of CJ Rain or Shine! hosted in the ‘Grove’ by Tender Treasures Antiques & Collectibles 27767 Redwood Hwy, Cave Junction Sat., May 24 through Mon., May 26 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (R) Antiques - Collectibles - Artisan Booths Native American Silver & Turquoise Jewelry Home & Garden Décor - Stained Glass Mosaic - Furniture - Birdhouses - Pottery & much more!