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JUNE 1, 2017
Sunday, May 7
• Several medical calls came through the 911 system.
• Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies requested Tribal police respond
as backup to a reported fight in progress on Sawtell Road. Officers and
deputies responded and determined that a fight did not occur.
• A male was arrested on several outstanding felony warrants during a
traffic stop on Hebo Road. The male also was cited for criminally driving
while suspended.
• A wallet was stolen out of a bathroom in the 27000 block of Salmon River
Highway. Officers are investigating.
• A new iPhone was stolen in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway.
Tribal police investigated and recovered the phone, which was returned
to the owner.
• A guest made suicidal comments to an employee in the 27000 block of
Salmon River Highway. Tribal police responded and spoke to the guest,
who denied being suicidal and refused further assistance.
• A medical call was received in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway.
Tribal police responded and assisted medics, who were performing CPR.
The patient was revived and transported to a hospital.
Monday, May 8
• Tribal police assisted U.S. Marshals and Oregon State Police with a drug
investigation.
• A female was cited for failure to surrender a suspended driver’s license
during a traffic stop.
• A counterfeit $20 was passed in the 27000 block of Salmon River High-
way. Tribal police investigated and took a report.
• Tribal police continued to investigate several previous cases.
Tuesday, May 9
• Tribal police arrested a suspect in a sex case and lodged them in Yamhill
County Correctional Facilities.
• Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Tribal
police responded to Willamina to assist a deputy with arresting a com-
bative suspect.
• Tribal police responded to the area of Sawtell Road to provide cover to
a Polk County deputy who wasn’t responding to the radio.
• A citizen called in a possible sex abuse of their children. Tribal police
investigated and determined it was a mental health issue and referred
the case to Tribal Children & Family Services personnel.
• Tribal police assisted Polk County Sheriff’s deputies with a reported
domestic disturbance on Fort Hill Road.
• A citizen flagged down Tribal police and Polk County deputies to report a
disturbance in the area of Blacktail Drive. Officers and deputies responded
and assisted a female with a mental health issue.
Wednesday, May 10
• Tribal police continued to investigate a fraud case that was reported. After
the investigation, Tribal police arrested a male suspect on theft and fraud
charges.
• West Valley Fire requested assistance from Tribal police with an illegal
burn.
• Tribal police assisted Yamhill County deputies with an investigation by
identifying a person of interest.
• A driving complaint was received. Tribal police were unable to locate the
driver.
• Another complaint was received regarding the mental health issue from
May 9.
Thursday, May 11
• Tribal police investigated a state Department of Human Services com-
plaint.
• The mental health patient from May 9 continued to call. Relatives were
given resources.
• A female suspect was arrested on a parole violation on Grand Ronde
Road.
• Tribal police conducted a welfare check regarding children being left
unattended.
• A concerned citizen called in regarding a family member in the 27000
block of Salmon River Highway. Tribal police conducted a welfare check
and determined the person was OK.
Friday, May 12
• Tribal police received another state Department of Human Services
complaint.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River
Highway.
• A domestic disturbance was reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River
Highway. A female was arrested and taken to the Polk County Jail on
assault charges.
Saturday, May 13
• A license plate was reported stolen in the 27000 block of Salmon River
Highway. Tribal police investigated and determined the theft occurred
elsewhere.
• A driving complaint was received regarding someone driving and drinking
beer. Tribal police were unable to locate the vehicle.
• A complaint was called in regarding an intoxicated subject getting in
their vehicle and driving on Salmon River Highway. Due to the delay in
reporting, Tribal police passed the information on to the Yamhill County
Sheriff’s Office.
• A vehicle was reported stolen. Tribal police took the report.
• An underage gambler was reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River
Highway. Tribal police assisted with removing the person.
Sunday, May 14
• A threat was called in to the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Tribal
police are investigating.
• A firearm was located in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway and
returned to the owner.
• Tribal police assisted Oregon State Police with a welfare check in the
29000 block of Salmon River Highway.
• A driving complaint was received by Tribal police.
• Tribal police located a vehicle with another vehicle’s license plates. After
an investigation, the driver was cited.
• Yamhill County deputies requested assistance for a domestic in progress.
Tribal police responded. Deputies cancelled the request before Tribal
police arrived.
• Tribal police assisted Oregon State Police with attempting to locate a
male on Hebo Road who was reported to be stumbling in the roadway.
Tribal police searched the area but no one was located.
• Polk County deputies and Tribal police responded to the area of South
Street and Grand Ronde Road for a domestic assault. A male was ar-
rested.
• A citizen located a lost wallet and gave it to Tribal police, who returned
it to the owner.
Monday, May 15
• A vehicle was towed from the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde
Road.
• A 911 hang-up was reported on North Street and Grand Ronde Road.
Tribal police responded and learned it was an accidental dial by a child.
• Yamhill County deputies requested Grand Ronde police and Polk County
deputies respond to assist with a domestic disturbance in Willamina. The
request was cancelled before arrival.
Tuesday, May 16
• A trespass was reported at Big Buck Campground. Tribal police respond-
ed.
• A runaway juvenile was located in the 27000 block of Salmon River
Highway and reunited with a guardian.
• Polk County deputies and Tribal police responded to South Street and
Grand Ronde Road for a domestic disturbance and determined a crime
had not been committed.
• A theft was reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Tribal
police investigated and contacted the suspect. The stolen money was
recovered and returned to the victim.
• A domestic assault was reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River
Highway. Tribal police investigated and determined a crime had not been
committed.
Wednesday, May 17
• Tribal police assisted Yamhill County deputies with a disturbance in the
29000 block of Salmon River Highway.
• A citizen contacted Tribal police to answer questions regarding an eviction.
• A suspicious person was called in to Tribal police in the 27000 block of
Salmon River Highway. Tribal police contacted the person and determined
that a crime had not occurred.
• A former employee made concerning statements. Tribal police were
contacted and the information was given to a crisis team.
• A citizen called to complain about an argument between them and a
neighbor. Tribal police responded and determined a crime had not oc-
curred. The parties were warned to stay away from each other to avoid
further disturbances.
• Tribal police located a railroad tie on Highway 18 and removed it.
• Yamhill County deputies and Tribal police were called to the area of
Hebo Road and Grand Ronde Road for a prowler. Deputies and police
searched the area and did not locate anyone.
• A marijuana complaint was reported to police on Raven Loop. The mar-
ijuana was seized for destruction.
• Tribal police and Polk County deputies assisted Yamhill County deputies
with a traffic crash in Willamina.
• Tribal police were requested to assist Yamhill County deputies with a
disturbance in Sheridan.
Thursday, May 18
• A driving complaint was reported to Tribal police, who located the driver.
The driver was cited.
• Tribal police assisted Polk County deputies with a suspicious person call
in the Willamina/Sheridan area. A male was arrested for violating a no
contact order.
• Tribal police and West Valley Fire assisted a disabled vehicle on Highway
18.
• A possible theft was reported to Tribal police, who are investigating.
• Tribal police assisted Oregon State Police with attempting to locate in-
dividuals jumping into traffic, but no one was in the reported area.
See POLICE LOG
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