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RECORDS Saturday, November 17, 2018 Saturday, November 17, 2018 Jesse Jasper Samuel Andy Age: 45 Sex: M Charge: Probation Violation (PV): Assault, harassment, strangulation Bail: No bail Last known location: Pendleton, OR Toni Lee Cox Age: 63 Sex: F Charge: Failure to Appear (FTA): DUII Bail: No bail Last known location: Richland, WA Cody Lee Farrens Age: 27 Sex: M Charge: PV: Burglary, theft, felon in pos- session of firearm, harassment Bail: No bail Last known location: Milton-Freewater, OR Michelle Dee Katruska Age: 30 Sex: F Charge: FTA: False swearing, giving false information on transfer of firearm Bail: $30,000 Last known location: Umatilla, OR Kimberly Hazel Mansfield Age: 49 Sex: F Charge: FTA: Failure to appear Bail: $20,000 Last known location: Hermiston, OR Chantel Rose Peters Age: 33 Sex: F Charge: FTA: Assault IV, disorderly conduct Bail: $12,500 Last known location: Wapato, WA NO PHOTO Gilberto Vera Rosendez Age: 41 Sex: M Charge: FTA: DUII, reckless driving Bail: $10,000 Last known location: Irrigon, OR Victorino Medina Sanchez Age: 36 Sex: M Charge: FTA: Possession of forged instrument Bail: $10,000 Last known location: Kettle Falls, WA Joseph Ray Stewart Age: 42 Sex: M Charge: PV: Assault, harassment Bail: No bail Last known location: Hermiston, OR Damien Scott Wilhelm Age: 40 Sex: M Charge: PV: DUII, reckless driving, failure to perform duties of driver Bail: No bail Last known location: Lexington, OR Warrants on the above persons were active at the time the list was created, however wanted status is subject to change at any- time. If whereabouts are known, please report immediately to law enforcement by calling our 24 hours dispatch center at 541- 966-3651 or by calling 911 if an emergency. Man pleads guilty to drug charges after explosion PORTLAND (AP) — An Oregon man who authorities say was burned in an explosion caused by combustible materials used to illegally make marijuana oil has pleaded guilty. The Oregonian/Ore- gonLive reports 35-year- old Eric Scully pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to endangering human life and illegally possessing and manufac- turing marijuana. Scully was treated for serious burns after a butane honey oil explosion at a storage facility in Cottage Grove in November 2017. Prosecutors say federal agents searched the facil- ity, finding a sophisticated and unlicensed hash oil extraction lab. Agents found more than 1,900 pounds of mari- juana, 728 plants and more than 80 pounds of mari- juana extract. Scully is scheduled to be sentenced in February. Under the plea deal, federal prosecutors will recommend a seven-year sentence in federal prison. Man collecting cans killed by car in Portland PORTLAND (AP) — Authorities say a man col- lecting bottles and cans in Portland was hit and killed by a car. KOIN reports that offi- cers responded to the scene in Northeast Portland shortly before 11:30 p.m. Thursday. An injured pedestrian was found at the scene and transported to a nearby hos- pital, where he later died from his injuries. Police identified the man Friday afternoon as 32-year-old Jason M. Barns of Tigard. According to prelim- inary information, the 23-year-old driver of a red Volvo sedan crashed into multiple, unoccupied parked cars as well as the pedestrian. The driver, Calum Bre- itenberg, was arrested at the scene on charges of second-degree man- slaughter, driving under the influence and reck- less endangering. It wasn’t immediately known if he had an attorney. Authorities added that they believe speed and alcohol were contributing factors. Page 7A PUBLIC SAFETY LOG Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office WARRANTS East Oregonian THURSDAY 6:17 a.m. - The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office and other emergency services responded to a vehicle that crashed into the canal off Pole Line Road at Sage Hollow Ranch, Boardman. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, reported no water was coming into the vehicle. 9:20 a.m. - The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle theft at MB & Sons Co., 82360 Couse Creek Road, Milton-Freewater. 9:53 a.m. - Pendleton police received a report of a suspicious person hanging around the Pioneer Humane Society’s pet shelter and store, 517 S.E. Third Place. Police scoped out the scene but found no one. 12:09 p.m. - A caller on North Prescott Street, Echo, reported the theft of her vehicle keys and cigarettes. 1:15 p.m. - A Hermiston resident of Northeast 10th Street asked police to help with the neighbors, who have been harassing her since she spoke to them about how they care for their dog. 4:31 p.m. - A Boardman resident on Meadow Loop reported seeing someone throw a “powdery subject” from the window of a two-toned blue vehicle and someone screamed inside the vehicle. 5:04 p.m. - A woman driving west on Highway 730 near milepost 180 crashed after a deer bolted onto the road. Her Chevrolet Camaro sustained moderate damage. There was no report on the deer. 5:10 p.m. - Another deer, another road, another collision. A man from Fall City, Washington, struck a deer while driving west on Interstate 84 near milepost 206, about a mile west of Pendleton. This time the deer was uninjured, but the Chevrolet pickup needed a tow. 6:46 p.m. - Pilot Rock police received a report of an assault at the city park on McGowan Drive. 8:24 p.m. - Pendleton police responded to a 911 report of a domestic disturbance on the 200 block of South Main Street. 10:52 p.m. - The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle theft at Locust Mobile Village, 1501 N. Elizabeth St., Milton-Freewater. ARRESTS, CITATIONS Sunday •The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jordan Nathaniel Leinbach, 23, of Milton-Freewater, for harassment and domestic violence assault, both misdemeanors. Thursday •Milton-Freewater police arrested Joel Torres, 29, no fixed address, on a state parole board felony warrant, felony methamphetamine possession and misdemeanor fleeing. •Pendleton police arrested Tommy Lee Calvin Strickland, 34, for felony domestic violence assault. •Oregon State Police arrested Daisy Rachel Hendershot, 40, of Milton- Freewater, for driving under the influence of intoxicants, interfering with a peace officer and resisting arrest. COURTS Sentences seeks $1,516.29. PENDLETON — The follow- ing felony sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: •Credits Inc. vs. Eric W. Han- sen of Hermiston: seeks $1,109.45. •Alejandro Flores Escalera, 22, Boardman, pleaded guilty to Assault III: sentenced to 3 years probation, 180 sanc- tion units, 90 maximum jail units, 100 hours communi- ty service, $500 fine, $1,500 fine-suspended and restitu- tion to be determined. •Dominique Braden Hardes- ty, 22, Pendleton, pleaded guilty to Rape III: sentenced to 5 years probation, 180 sanction units, 90 maximum jail units, 100 hours commu- nity service and $200 fine; pleaded guilty to two counts of Sexual Abuse II: sen- tenced to 5 years probation, 180 sanction units, 90 maxi- mum jail units and 100 hours community service for each count; pleaded guilty to two counts of Sexual Abuse III: sentenced to 5 days jail, 175 days jail-suspended, 5 years probation, 50 hours commu- nity service, $100 fine and $2,400 fine-suspended for each count, plus court costs and fees. •Jacob Michael Spaulding, 40, Umatilla, pleaded guilty to Fleeing or Attempt to Elude Police: sentenced to 180 days jail, 1 year post-pris- on supervision, $200 fine and 90 days driver’s license suspension; pleaded guilty to Reckless Driving and Reck- lessly Endangering Another: sentenced to $100 fine and 90 days driver’s license sus- pension for each count. Suits Filed PENDLETON — The follow- ing suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts (in- terest, court costs and fees not listed): •Credits Inc. vs. Christo- pher Foreman of Hermiston: seeks $513.97. •Credits Inc. vs. Eliodora S. Navarrete of Hermiston: •Credits Inc. vs. Mathew and Nicole Estabrook of Hermis- ton: seeks $484.19. •Credits Inc. vs. Anthony Moore of Hermiston: seeks $1,301.92. •Credits Inc. vs. Sierra M. Wells of Pendleton: seeks $748.23. •Credits Inc. vs. Michael Mar- tinez of Pendleton: seeks $1,684.01. •Credits Inc. vs. Nichole J. and Chad W. Childers of Umatilla: seeks $6,351.07. •Collection Bureau of Wal- la Walla vs. Manuel Borjas Reyes and Sandra Cardenas Romero of Milton-Freewater: seeks $677.51. •Collection Bureau of Walla Walla vs. Jasmin and Marcus Batterton of Pendleton: seeks $369.67. •Collection Bureau of Walla Walla vs. Beau Richard De- vore of Milton-Freewater: seeks $606.57. •Collection Bureau of Walla Walla vs. Norma Garcia (Sa- linas) of Milton-Freewater and Alexis Salinas of Pasco, Wash.: seeks $1,091.19. •Collection Bureau of Walla Walla vs. Mitcheal H. Thomp- son of Umatilla: seeks $353.21. •Bank of America N.A. vs. Michael F. Grove: seeks $4,643.88. •Discover Bank vs. Jack Richard Purchase: seeks $9,081.74. •Bank of America N.A. vs. Kimberley Ann Foote: seeks $21,256.21. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Luke Clark: seeks $846.01. •The Bluffs Owners Associa- tion Inc. vs. Noe Arevalo Gil: seeks $1,015.56. •United Finance Co. vs. Kris- ti Miller of Pendleton: seeks $10,000. Lara of Milton-Freewater: judgment for $3,943.74. •Nationwide Recovery Ser- vice Inc. vs. Monica A. Ben- efit of Pendleton: seeks $7,159.12. •Collection Bureau of Walla Walla vs. Jaime Torres Jr. of Milton-Freewater: judgment for $7,303.82. •Ray Klein Inc. dba Profes- sional Credit Service vs. Seli- na Riggs of Hermiston: seeks $455.54. •Collection Bureau of Walla Walla vs. Reyna Isabel Arani- va of Milton-Freewater: judg- ment for $1,660.32. •Credits Inc. vs. Bret A. Winks of Pendleton: seeks $856.35. •Collection Bureau of Walla Walla vs. Morgan Carter Al- len and Jonathan Ross Allen of Milton-Freewater: judg- ment for $1,220.31. •Ray Klein Inc. dba Profes- sional Credit Service vs. Misty L. Wilkinson of Herm- iston: seeks $1,535.32. •Ray Klein Inc. dba Profes- sional Credit Service vs. Jo- anne Williams of Umatilla: seeks $411.43. •Credits Inc. vs. Leilani A. and Lloyd Pratt of Hermis- ton: seeks $743.14. Judgments PENDLETON — The follow- ing judgments have been rendered in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Collection Bureau of Wal- la Walla vs. Malhia (Malia) and Michael J. Lieuallen of Weston: judgment for $782.38. •Credits Inc. vs. Robert and Jennifer R. Fossek of Pendle- ton: judgment for $1,603.17. •Portfolio Recovery Associ- ates LLC vs. Anita M. Craw- ford: judgment for $3,283.29. •Portfolio Recovery Associ- ates LLC vs. Jose Delapaz of Hermiston: judgment for $5,250.15. •Synchrony Bank vs. C. Martinez Gonzale of Mil- ton-Freewater: judgment for $2,326.33. •Credits Inc. vs. Peggy S. and Dean Harris of Umatilla: judgment for $1,996.57. •Collection Bureau of Walla Walla vs. Jeremy J. Rucker of Milton-Freewater: judgment for $2,514.44. •Collection Bureau of Walla Walla vs. Alejandro (Alex) •Collection Bureau of Walla Walla vs. Kelly and Jennifer Runnels of Athena: judg- ment for $448.72. •Collection Bureau of Walla Walla vs. Dennis Burks of Milton-Freewater: judgment for $303.69. •Credits Inc. vs. Julia Munoz of Hermiston: judgment for $5,045.45. •Credits Inc. vs. Teofilo C. Ruiz and Celina Gomez Ruiz of Hermiston: judgment for $6,061.86. •Credits Inc. vs. Natalia E. Rosales of Hermiston: judg- ment for $877.17. •Credits Inc. vs. Joseph A. Munkers of Irrigon: judg- ment for $598.35. •Credits Inc. vs. Saul Solorza- no and Norma Ceballos Sol- orzano of Hermiston: judg- ment for $3,074.07. •Credits Inc. vs. Juan C. Ceja of Hermiston: judgment for $1,083.53. Marriages PENDLETON — Marriage li- censes have been registered in Umatilla County for: Nathan Taylor Delano, 28, and Bridgette Nichole Hayles, 24, both of Pendle- ton. Tony Eugene Berley, 29, and Stefani Kalon Aronson, 32, both of Milton-Freewater. Benjamin Lee McCarl, 28, and Ashley Madison George, 23, both of Umatilla. Fight over dinosaur fossils comes down to what’s a mineral By AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press HELENA, Mont. — About 66 million years after two dinosaurs died appar- ently locked in battle on the plains of modern-day Mon- tana, an unusual fight over who owns the entangled fos- sils has become a multimil- lion-dollar issue that hinges on the legal definition of “mineral.” The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the “Dueling Dinosaurs” located on pri- vate land are minerals both scientifically and under min- eral rights laws. The fossils belong both to the owners of the property where they were found and two broth- ers who kept two-thirds of the mineral rights to the land once owned by their father, a three-judge panel said in a split decision. Eric Edward Nord, an attorney for the property owners, said the case is com- plex in dealing with who owns what’s on top of land vs. the minerals that make it up and addresses a unique question of mineral rights law related to dinosaur fos- sils that no court in the coun- try has taken up before. His clients own part of a ranch in the Hell Creek For- mation of eastern Montana that’s rich with prehistoric AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File In this Nov. 14, 2013 file photo, one of two “dueling dinosaur” fossils is displayed in New York. Ownership of two fossilized dinosaur skeletons found on a Mon- tana ranch in 2006 are the subject of a legal battle over whether they are part of a property’s surface rights or mineral rights. fossils, including the Duel- ing Dinosaurs whose value had been appraised at $7 million to $9 million. Lige and Mary Ann Mur- ray bought it from George Severson, who also trans- ferred part of his interest in the ranch to his sons, Jerry and Robert Severson. In 2005, the brothers sold their surface rights to the Mur- rays, but retained the min- eral rights, court documents said. At the time, neither side suspected valuable dino- saur fossils were buried on the ranch, court records said. A few months later, ama- teur paleontologist Clay- ton Phipps discovered the carnivore and herbivore apparently locked in bat- tle. Imprints of the dino- saurs’ skin were also in the sediment. A dispute arose in 2008 when the Seversons learned about the fossils — a 22-foot-long theropod and a 28-foot-long ceratopsian. The Murrays sought a court order saying they owned the Dueling Dino- saurs, while the Seversons asked a judge to find that fossils are part of the prop- erty’s mineral estate and that they were entitled to partial ownership. It had wider implica- tions because the ranch is in an area that has numerous prehistoric creatures pre- served in layers of clay and sandstone. Paleontologists have unearthed thousands of specimens now housed in museums and used for research. But fossils discovered on private land can be privately owned, frustrating pale- ontologists who say valu- able scientific information is being lost. During the court case, the Dueling Dinosaurs were put up for auction in New York in November 2013. Bidding topped out at $5.5 million, less than the reserve price of $6 million. A nearly complete Tyran- nosaurus rex found on the property was sold to a Dutch museum for several million dollars in 2014, with the pro- ceeds being held in escrow pending the outcome of the court case. Other fossils found on the ranch also have been sold, including a triceratops skull that brought in more than $200,000, court records said. The 9th Circuit decision on Nov. 6 overturned a fed- eral judge’s 2016 opinion that fossils were not included in the ordinary definition of “mineral” because not all fossils with the same min- eral composition are consid- ered valuable.
