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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Page A-7 Tales from the Rural Patrol (Editor’s note: Factual information for ‘Patrol’ is provided by official law enforcement agencies. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.) *** Monday, Jan. 23 *A deceased 71-year-old man was found in the 31000 block of Redwood Hwy. at 9:03 a.m. *At 10:20 a.m. a deputy drove by the 2500 block of Westside Road. *The 3200 block of Waldo Road was patrolled at 10:36 a.m. *A deputy checked the area from Sherier Road to Fern- wood Drive at 10:59 a.m. *The driver of a Chevy pickup truck was warned for violation of the basic rules of the road on Redwood Hwy. at Pinewood Way at 11:35 a.m. *Indian Creek Road and Draper Valley Road passed inspection at 12:01 p.m. *A Facebook fan saw a post that a black VW Golf was stolen, and reported one matching the description heading towards Grants Pass on Hwy. 199 at 12:10 p.m. An older male in his late 40s was driving the suspicious-looking vehicle. *Lake Selmac was patrolled at 12:23 p.m. *A landlord requested extra patrol of property in the 200 block of Caves Avenue at 2:23 p.m. The property owner had been told that many unsavory characters, including sex offenders and thieves, were staying at the trailer. They had tapped into someone else’s electricity, and they were cited for stealing water services from the city of Cave Junction. An eviction was in the works. *A motorist in a black car with no license plates was warned for failure to carry registration paperwork at 3:13 p.m. in the 23500 block of Redwood Hwy. *Hussey Avenue and Schumacher Street were clear at 3:52 p.m. *The operator of an off- road vehicle was warned for being on the roadway near the O’Brien County Store at 4:29 p.m. *A deputy did not locate an Isuzu Trooper at 126 S. Red- wood Hwy. at 4:29 p.m. *At 4:52 p.m., a deputy was out with an individual at N. Caves Avenue and E. Lister Street. Outside the Valley *Twenty-one incidents. Tuesday, Jan. 24 *At 10:54 a.m., it was reported that food and cases of meat were taken overnight from the 25000 block of Red- wood Hwy. The front window was broken, and a campfire had been built outside. The brazen burglars took time to cook and make coffee. A report was filed for second-degree charges of burglary, theft, and mischief. *A busy-body thought a WHERE’S THE ALARM? The volunteers and staff of the Illinois Valley Fire District Responded to these recent Emergency calls Monday 1/23/17 31200 blk REDWOOD HWY, Medical Emergency Tuesday 1/24/17 3000 blk FISH HATCHERY RD, Structure Fire 100 blk SHADYWOOD DR, Structure Fire 2016 Harley Davidson motor- cycle in a workshop in the 100 block of Shadywood Drive was stolen. Law enforcement determined that the resident rightfully owned the bike. *Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) assisted with an arrest at 202 S. Redwood Hwy. at 12:25 p.m. A probation of- ficer transported the subject to Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass. *Recently installed equip- ment was reportedly stolen from a marijuana processing facility in the 2600 block of Holland Loop between Jan. 13-17. Security cameras were disabled due to snow and pow- er outages during that time, so there is no record of the theft. Missing items included an Ideal brand air humidifier worth $3,600; two 220 V dual humidifiers valued at $5,600; and Siemens electrical panels. *An employee with the Jose- phine County Public Defend- er’s Office went to interview an individual in the 600 block of Sherwood Avenue at 2:39 p.m. When a guy opened the door, a gal locked a sliding door, preventing access. *A deputy investigated in the 200 block of S. Old Stage Road at 3:24 p.m. *Michael Tucker, 38, was cited for third-degree theft at 4:26 p.m. in the 1100 block of Waldo Road. *At 4:42 p.m. a fellow in the 200 block of S. Old Stage Road was questioned regard- ing the theft of an extension cord, but he denied it and had no recollection of the incident. The case was referred to the Josephine County District At- torney for charges. *A chocolate Labrador retriever bit someone near Fir Drive and Old Stage Road at 4:56 p.m. The wounded pass- erby claimed that the pregnant owner of the canine was in a house with a chain-link fence. Law enforcement could not locate anyone with a dog matching the description. *Investigation continued in the 300 block of N. Sawyer Avenue at 5:35 p.m. Outside the Valley *Twenty-seven situations. Wednesday, Jan. 25 *A 1993 Chrysler New Yorker was abandoned half a mile up Suncrest Drive from Waldo Road at 9:17 a.m. The former owner spotted the Facebook post of the car, and reported that she had sold the Chrysler as a junked vehicle to someone in Selma. The car was difficult to remove because it was stuck in mud. *There was a harassment issue in the 200 block of Ollis Road on Dec. 20, 2016. It was reported Jan. 24, and the peace-disturber was trespassed from that location. *A gal was bleeding from the mouth in the 7200 block of Rockydale Road at 9:43 a.m., but she declined medical treatment. She claimed that her boyfriend assaulted her, but she was gone when law enforcement arrived. *It was all about the bass for a neighbor in the 9300 block of Takilma Road who did not appreciate amplified music, drumming, and barking dogs from 1-3:30 a.m. *On Jan. 24, a resident in the 200 block of Circle W Drive returned home to find an un- known construction company was hanging wire on poles across his property. *Law enforcement patrolled the 3200 block of Waldo Road at 1:53 p.m. *A dude in a black hat and camo hoodie broke into a blue house in the 200 block of S. Caves Avenue at 2:15 p.m. A deputy arrived with a writ for the property and posted trespass warnings. *An abandoned 911-call was received at 3:13 p.m. from the 600 block of Humming- bird Road. A prior call from this number was regarding a complaint about cannons in Nov. 2016. *A guy in a camo jacket and black hat was in a red Isuzu when it pulled into a driveway near Waldamar Road at 3:18 p.m. The driver was not locat- ed, but a 17-year-old passenger was released to his mother. *A bully appeared to be impaired when he threatened to kill people at 120 N. Red- wood Hwy. at 3:54 p.m. His girlfriend was not concerned for her own safety because her beau gets drunk and says things, but he doesn’t follow through. *At 4:18 p.m., an obnoxious female wearing paisley stretch pants and a green beanie was 100 blk PINE TREE WAY, Medical Emergency 24500 blk REDWOOD HWY, Lift Assist DICK GEORGE RD / HOLLAND LOOP RD, Outdoor Smoke/Odor 600 blk S JUNCTION AVE, Medical Emergency Sunday 1/29/17 200 blk NE D ST, Structure Fire 200 blk S JUNCTION AVE, Open Burn-Illegal Material 27500 blk REDWOOD HWY, Medical Emergency 100 blk HOGUE DR, Medical Emergency 300 blk ESPEY RD, Medical Emergency 100 blk ELWOOD LN, Lift Assist 18000 blk REDWOOD HWY, Medical Emergency 200 blk S CAVES AVE, Open Burn-Illegal Material Wednesday 1/25/17 200 blk DOGWOOD LN, Medical Emergency Thursday 1/26/17 No Calls 4600 blk TAKILMA RD, Lift Assist Friday 1/27/17 900 blk CAVES HWY, Lift Assist Outside the Valley *Twenty entries. Thursday, Jan. 26 *A neighbor complained again regarding loud, ampli- fied bass in the 9300 block of Takilma Road. This offense occurred from 10:45-11:30 p.m. Jan. 25. *A forthcoming chap heard that law enforcement went to the 2100 block of Rockydale Road to talk with him regard- ing the theft of a camp trailer. At 10:44 a.m. he provided his current location to make him- self available for questioning. *At 12:54 p.m. a motor- ist was warned for failure to obey a traffic control device (FTOTCD) at the intersection of Hanby Lane and Redwood Hwy. *The driver of a Honda was stopped at 1:10 p.m. at W. River Street and N. Hussey Avenue. He was warned for switched plates and FTOTCD. SEE PATROL ON A-8 Thank You So Very Much for your donations to our annual awards banquet! Saturday 1/28/17 8800 blk DEER CREEK RD, Lift Assist 18100 blk REDWOOD HWY, Traffic Accident causing trouble with custom- ers. She urinated in the parking lot at 121 S. Redwood Hwy., then scurried down the alley carrying a pink plastic hand- bag. Jennifer Thomas, 45, was detained at Josephine County Jail on a warrant from Ashland for failure to appear for driving under the influence of intoxi- cants. She had another warrant from Grants Pass Department of Public Safety for failure to appear on trespass charges. Augustino’s vineyard McGrew’s Steakhouse Bridgeview Winery Callahan’s Mt. Lodge Field’s Home Center I.V. Trophy Kate’s Bar & Grill Oregon Caves Chevron Out’n’About Treehouses Parapraxis Designs Oregon Caves Chateau Tree House Florist Valley Girl’s Quilters Vertical Horizon’s Mr. & Mrs. Hoke Mocks Ford Napa Auto Parts Special Thanks to those Individuals who helped with the set-up and take-down of the banquet. It was greatly appreciated…. VISIT IVFD ONLINE AT ivfire.com or facebook.com/ivfire I.V. GUNS & AMMO 541-592-3349 Exclusive dealer of Viper Tactical Arms Southern Oregon Sanitation Inc. Serving Southern Oregon for over 50 years! 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