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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2017 POLICE LOG Florence Police Dec. 11 Dispute was reported in the 85000 block of Sweet Creek Road. Fraud was reported in the 1300 block of 11th Street. Burglary was reported in the 1500 block of 12th Street. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 3600 block of Highway 101. Hit-and-run accident was reported in the 1100 block of Ninth Street. Driving while suspended was reported on north bound Highway 101. Dec. 12 Theft was reported in the 3600 block of Highway 101. Theft of motor vehicle was reported in the 3600 block of Highway 101. Theft of motor vehicle was reported in the 1800 block of 42nd Street. Dispute was reported in the 3200 block of Munsel Lake Road. Harassment was reported in the 1500 block of 15th Street Theft was reported in the 100 block of Sand Dollar Drive Dec. 13 Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 900 block of Greenwood Street. Accident, with unknown injury, was reported at mp marker 25 on Highway 101. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 100 block of Harbor Street. Accident, with unknown injury, was reported in the 3600 block of Highway 101. Harassment was reported in the 100 block of Evergreen Lane. Dec. 14 Theft of motor vehicle was reported in the 1800 block of 42nd Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1300 block of Spruce Street. Dec. 15 Death investigation was con- ducted in the 100 block of Harbor Street. Dispute was reported in the 700 block of Highway 101. Hit-and-run accident was reported in the 1800 block of 37th Street. Fire was reported at Hemlock Street and Grand Avenue. Dec. 16 Shots fired was reported in the 85000 block of Highway 101. Harassment was reported at the Siuslaw Public Library. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 1300 block of Bay Street. Driving while suspended was reported in the 5000 block of Heceta Park Way. Dec. 17 Dispute was reported in the 2000 block of Willow Street. Dispute was reported in the 2500 block of Highway 101. Death investigation was con- ducted in the 300 block of Ninth Street. Dec. 18 Dispute was reported in the 900 block of Highway 101. Theft was reported in the 2800 block of Highway 101. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 1000 block of Highway 101. Theft was reported in the 1600 block of Highway 101. OBITUARY Dispute was reported in the 2400 block of Highway 101. Dec.19 Dispute was reported in the 3200 block of Munsel Lake Road. Fire was reported at Mercer Lake Road. Theft was reported in the 1100 block of Rhododendron Drive. Accident, without injury, was reported at mp seven on Highway 126. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 400 block of Laurel Avenue. Theft was reported in the 1800 block of Oak Street. Theft was reported in the 100 block of Park Village Court. Accident, without injury, was reported at mp 22 on Highway 101. Theft was reported in the 3200 block of Munsel Lake Road. Arrest, with warrant, was reported at Pine and 36th Streets. COURTS Florence Municipal Court Dec. 12 Eric Frank Church pleaded guilty to DUII and was sen- tenced to two days in Florence City Jail. He must pay $1,435 in fines. Amber Lynn Bojorcas pleaded guilty to criminal trespass. She must pay $425 in fines and not contact or be in or about the residence or place of employment of the victim. Elizabeth Ann Desmith pleaded no contest to theft and attempting to possess methaphetamines and was sentenced to two days in Florence City Jail. She must pay $705 in fines. Dakota Richard Hill plead- ed no contest to two counts of driving while suspended and was sentenced to 25 days in Florence City Jail. He must pay $2,380 in fines. Randall Barton Booth pleaded no contest to theft, criminal trespass and provid- ing false information to police. He was sentenced to six days in Florence City Jail and must pay $1,005 in fines. Nicholas Dale Pearson pleaded no contest to theft, criminal trespass and criminal mischief. He was sentenced to six days in Florence City Jail and must pay $1,187 in fines, and not contact or be in or about the residence or place of employment of the victim. Eric Dean Sexton pleaded no contest to theft and was sentenced to nine days in Florence City Jail. He must pay $830 in fines and not con- tact or be in or about the resi- dence or place of employ- ment of the victim. Anthony Jacob Modrzejewski pleaded guilty to criminal mischief and was sentenced to two days in Florence City Jail. He must pay $425 in fines. OSTERTAG—Ruth H Ostertag, 87, passed away peacefully at home in Florence on Dec. 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her par- ents, George and Ida Ostertag; her brother, Erwin; and niece Janet Whitaker. She is Ruth Ostertag survived by her spouse, Rosemary Alden; sister, Hildegard Cole; nieces Ruth Pfeiffer, Eileen Allen and Susan Bovenzi; and her dear friend, Anita Archer. Ruth was born in Rochester, N.Y. in 1930. From 1949- 1971, she served with the reli- gious order of Mercy Sisters in upstate New York as Sister Mary Conrad, teaching and administrating as school prin- cipal. In 1973, Ruth moved to San Diego, Ca., where she took her PhD in Clinical Psychology at United States International University and established a successful practice at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, Ca., from 1980-1993. In her retirement, Ruth enjoyed traveling to Europe, South America (the Amazon River) and Japan, as well as RVing around the United States, fishing, hiking and reading. In 2004, Ruth settled in Florence, where she enjoyed small town living near the Pacific Ocean and the majestic forests of the Northwest. Private service will be held at St. Andrew’s labyrinth in Florence. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Sisters of Mercy of New York in Ruth’s name: Checks payable to “Sisters of Mercy — Memorial Donation for Ruth Ostertag,” 1437 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY 14610. Fred, One more year, One more tear. Love Mom, Cindy and Family Voice Your Opinion! Write to: EDITOR@THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM OSP asks motorists to travel safely for holidays Oregon State Police will be increasing patrols during the holidays Dec. 13 through Jan. 1, 2018. OSP’s emphasis will be on the Fatal 5 driving behaviors, which lead to serious injury and fatal crashes: Speed, Occupant Safety, Lane Usage, Impaired Driving and Distracted Driving. OSP is asking motorists to report dangerous drivers and those believed to be impaired. AAA projects a record-breaking holiday trav- el season this year with about a third of the population trav- eling for the Christmas and New Year holidays. That adds up to a whop- ping 107 million Americans including more than 1.3 mil- lion Oregonians. The vast majority — 91 percent — will take a holiday road trip. AAA expects to res- cue more than 901,600 driv- ers nationally and 12,000 in Oregon over the holiday trav- el period, with the primary reasons being dead batteries, flat tires, lockouts and vehicle tows. Make sure you and your vehicle are ready for winter driving conditions. Pack an emergency kit as well as food and water for you and your passengers, including your four-footed family members. Bring extra jackets, gloves, blankets and warm clothing. And don’t blindly follow your GPS — if it directs you to a road that doesn’t appear to be maintained or well-trav- eled, turn around. As with other holiday weekends, OSP is urging motorists to plan ahead, expect heavy traffic, expect poor driving conditions with rain expected at lower eleva- tions and snow in the moun- tain passes, and take your time. Know your route and the road conditions before traveling by going to www.trip check.com. Phone scammers claim to be from Sheriff’s office Lane Counrty Sheriff’s phone scam and have lost Office has learned that com- money as a result of the scam, munity members are again please report it to your local receiving calls saying they law enforcement agency. have warrants out for their If you did not lose any arrest for missing jury duty. money, you do not need to The callers are identifying call and report it. themselves as “Joshua Hart” Below are some tips to with the Lane County decrease your chances of Sheriff’s Office, and even go as far Report fraud to the as providing a fake Oregon Attorney badge number. In the reports received General’s Consumer so far, the commu- Hotline by calling nity members rec- 1-877-877-9392. ognized the call as being fraudulent and discontinued the call before any money becoming a phone scam vic- was lost. tim: These calls are a scam, and • Never provide personal community members should information to callers, includ- hang up immediately and not ing your name, address or engage with the caller. banking information. The sheriff’s office does • Be aware of callers who not make phone calls to com- are unprofessional, pushy or munity members regarding use scare tactics such as warrants or missed jury duty. threatening arrest if payment If you are the victim of a is not made. • Callers asking for pay- ment through wire transfer, cash cards such as green dot cards, or other non-trackable methods are signs of a scam. • Do check the caller’s information. 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