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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, August 30, 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.) *** Sunday, August 20 *A fellow claimed that his house in the 100 block of Kinnikinnick Drive had been burglarized between April 1 and July 21, 2017. His 2011 GMC Sierra was vandalized as well. His list of missing items included household goods, tools, building supplies, bicycles, a motorcycle, a 10-22 Ruger rifle, and vending machines. He suspects the tacky thieves used his enclosed trailer to transport the goods. He waited a month to report the crime while he tracked down the serial numbers of the vehicles and trailer. *At 9:37 a.m. a guy wearing a green baseball cap was told to leave property in the 100 block of Finch Road. His response was to brandish a machete and say, “You don’t have to be a jerk.” He was later seen sitting on the curb behind Kerby Mart, drinking a beer, with his trusty machete by his side *Entrepreneurial panhandlers pushed the “walk” buttons repeatedly to stop traffic at S. Redwood Hwy. and Caves Hwy. at 1:12 p.m. *There was a motor vehicle accident involving a white Ford Bronco which rolled over near Hays Cutoff Road and Holland Loop at 3:40 p.m. Jessie Wolfe, 33, was charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants - alcohol, reckless driving, and operating a vehicle without driving privileges. He was cited to appear in lieu of arrest. *A guy was unloading his vehicle at a site just past Store Gulch Campground at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18. Between trips to his campsite, someone apparently helped themselves to his air mattress, power converter for auto, insurance papers and registration. Monday, August 21 *Squatters have returned to the Community Garden in the 100 block of S. Kerby Avenue, according to a call received at 11:06 a.m. They sprouted up in a small camp at the back of the property. *Between 2-8 a.m., an unlocked (why?) vehicle in the 200 block of Stevenson Street was broken into. Missing items include a black wallet containing a debit card, food card, driver’s license, and Social Security cards. A report was filed for unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle, second-degree theft, and criminal mischief. *There was a hen-fight between two gals parked in a vehicle on Woodcock Court at 12:59 p.m. They were yelling, screaming, and cursing at each other for at least 45 minutes. The disturbance seemed to be regarding a stolen vehicle, which was recovered in the 100 block WHERE’S THE ALARM? The volunteers and staff of the Illinois Valley Fire District Responded to these recent Emergency calls Monday 08/21/2017 800 blk S OLD STAGE RD, Grass Fire 300 blk ARROWHEAD DR, Open Burn Tuesday 08/22/2017 42.3099940000000000, -123.6087480000000000, Medical Emergency Wednesday 08/23/2017 200 blk N OLD STAGE RD, Small Vehicle Fire 42.3215050000000000, -123.5979680000000000, Traffic Accident of Tennessee View Lane. Victoria Jeanette Elliott, a.k.a. Culbertson, was detained in Josephine County Jail for a felony warrant from Lane County. She was charged with probation violation and dangerous drugs. Tuesday, August 22 *A fugitive was apprehended at Eight Dollar Bridge River Access at 12:06 p.m. Anthony Grebisz III, 29, was detained in Josephine County Jail for a misdemeanor warrant from Grants Pass Department of Public Safety. Grebisz was charged with felon in possession of a handgun. *Scott Hicks provided consent for law enforcement to search his backpack at 1:07 p.m. at 126 S. Redwood Hwy. A deputy found several loaded syringes, and Hicks admitted they contained methamphetamine. The drugs and paraphernalia were confiscated, and Hicks will have some explaining to do to his probation officer on Monday. *At 1:11 p.m. a resident in the 24000 block of Redwood Hwy. thought that the new neighbor looked a lot like a robber who was recently shown on video surveillance on a weekday newscast. (Eh, they all look alike.) *A rowdy guy was grabbing bottles and insulting an individual in the 25000 block of Redwood Hwy. at 2:57 p.m. A deputy encountered Justin Taylor at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, and subdued him using a taser. Taylor, 29, was detained in Josephine County Jail for second-degree disorderly conduct, possession of meth, and probation officer detainer. *Residents were concerned about renters in the 1000 block of Kirkham Road at 5:09 p.m. because a bully was hitting, choking, and kicking a woman who was holding a child. When she tried to escape, he told her “You’re not leaving with my baby.” The baby screamed as he dragged her around in her car seat in a tug-of-war. Johnnie Peters, 37, was transported and detained in Josephine County Jail, charged with domestic violence and fourth-degree assault. Wednesday, August 23 *A frantic pet owner was ranting and screaming for law enforcement at 10:19 a.m. in the 300 block of Caves Hwy. Apparently, he was upset because the veterinarian was not available. He was advised to make a follow-up appointment to obtain after-care instructions for his dog. *After a landlord evicted his tenant from the 100 block of Sanger Lane, he found a set of vehicle keys that he believed were stolen. He turned them in to Grants Pass Department of Public Safety (GPDPS). The discovery of the keys may have solved a case involving a silver-colored 2003 Honda Accord that was stolen from Club Northwest. *James Randolph Bellah, 39, was detained on a GPDPS felony warrant for failure to appear and failure to report as a sex offender. Bellah was apprehended at 213 S. Redwood Hwy. at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, August 24 *A resident in the 1600 block of Thompson Creek Road stated that someone cut the lock onto his property at 2:12 p.m. The trespassers were still on site with a trailer, so the clever home owner blocked the exit with his white older Dodge pickup truck until law enforcement could arrive. Robert Charles Breakfield, 53, was arrested on a Josephine County felony warrant, charged with failure to appear for felon in possession of firearm, unlawful possession of firearm, and felon in possession of a restricted weapon. Friday, August 25 *A dispatcher with Josephine County Sheriff Office overheard fools discussing drug deals during a 911 call at 2:21 p.m. from the 300 block of S. Junction Avenue. They were also complaining about being charged with “bogus” charges. Saturday, August 26 *A gal could be heard talking about someone sitting outside with a shotgun during a 911 call from the 400 block of Naue Way at 10:25 a.m. The situation escalated at 10:45 a.m. when rounds were fired, and an idiot sprayed lighter fluid through a window. Mark Steven Crutcher, 57, was cited for failure to appear on contempt of court charges. Friday 08/25/2017 23700 blk REDWOOD HWY, Medical Emergency 200 blk MILLIE ST, Medical Emergency 1200 blk ROUGH AND READY CREEK RD, Fire Assist to Public 25300 blk REDWOOD HWY , Grass Fire Saturday 08/26/2017 400 blk NAUE WAY, Fire Assist to Public 5000 blk ROCKYDALE RD, Traffic Accident 700 blk LONE MOUNTAIN RD, Medical Emergency 4900 blk HAPPY CAMP RD, Medical Emergency 500 blk S REDWOOD HWY, Medical Emergency Indoor Safety Outdoor Safety Sunday 08/27/2017 600 blk FREDERICK CT, Lift Assist 7200 blk HOLLAND LOOP RD, Grass Fire 4900 blk LAKESHORE DR, Medical Emergency Thursday 08/24/2017 24500 blk REDWOOD HWY, Medical Emergency 200 blk REAGOR LN, Medical Emergency LAUREL RD / E RIVER ST, Traffic Accident REDWOOD HWY / DRAPER VALLEY RD, Traffic Accident 4500 blk WALDO RD, Outdoor Smoke If you can hear thunder , you are with- in striking distance of lightning. Look for a shelter inside a home, large build- ing, or a hard-topped vehicle right away. Do not go under trees for shelter. 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