SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2019 | 3A
On The Record
Florence man sentenced for
animal abuse of pit bull ‘Tink’
On Tuesday, June 11,
Preston Hancock plead-
ed no contest to animal
abuse charges at the
Florence Justice Court.
Hancock was arrested in
November 2018 by Flor-
ence Police for abusing
his female 7-year-old pit
bull mix, “Tink,” along
Highway 101.
On the day of Han-
cock’s arrest, Tink was
brought to Oregon Coast
Humane Society (OCHS)
to be taken care of and
kept as evidence pending
trial.
Upon receiving the an-
imal from police, OCHS
completed a veterinary
check-up and assessment
to determine the extent
of its injuries and gen-
eral condition. While it
had no broken limbs, the
animal was evaluated as
being “head shy,” mean-
ing it avoids hands com-
ing towards its head — a
reaction common among
dogs that have been
struck repeatedly and, as
a result, become fearful of
hands.
The dog was also pro-
nounced seriously un-
derweight. For its age and
breed, she was about 40
percent underweight.
The veterinarian also
noted that the dog was
emotionally distressed.
“With slow and careful
positive care, the OCHS
team built up Tink’s con-
fidence and trust,” said
OCHS Executive Direc-
tor Mark Curran. “The
team taught her to en-
joy pets and strokes and
worked on a carefully
regimented plan to slowly
get her up to her optimal
weight.”
In the subsequent
months, Hancock report-
edly missed court dates
and the dog remained in
the care of OCHS. Af-
ter three months, OCHS
worked with FPD and the
court to get permission to
have the animal spayed
and moved into a foster
home.
“Tink has thrived in
her foster home, enjoy-
ing a family and home,
as well as another canine
companion,” said Curran.
“Tink’s case is a great
example of how OCHS
works to fulfill its mission
and serve our communi-
ty,” said Jackie Parker,
OCHS Board Vice Pres-
ident. “We rescue, care
for and find responsible,
loving, forever homes for
homeless and at-risk dogs
and cats. Tink is a great
example of how we serve
our community.”
Hancock was sen-
tenced to 10 days in jail
(suspended), 2 years pro-
bation, 5 years of not be-
ing allowed companion
animals, and forfeiture of
the dog to OCHS.
To expedite the case,
and ensure prompt for-
feiture of Tink, OCHS
waived its fees for board-
ing of the animal, which
added up to more than
seven months of care.
“Having Tink forfeited
to the Humane Society so
we could find her a per-
manent, loving home was
much more important
to us than the boarding
fees,” said Curran. “An-
imal abuse is a serious
crime and must not be
ignored. We are here to
be the voice for these ani-
mals and were very happy
to speak up on Tink’s be-
half. The level of coordi-
nation and support Tink’s
case received from the
FPD, the court and prose-
cutors, her vet, her fosters
and the OCHS team is an
example of how we can
make a difference and
make our community a
safer and better place for
animals.
“Not every communi-
ty cares about animals
as much as ours, and we
should be proud of that.”
Upon conclusion of the
trial, the dog’s foster fam-
ily formally adopted her
Tink.
AMBULANCE/FIRE
Western Lane Ambulance District and Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue
Ambulance and fire call runs June 6-15
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Time
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Area
Type
Willow Lp E
Transport to PHH
Jonathan Ln
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10th St
FPD
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Willow Crest Ct
SVFR Transport
Medical, Phey Ln
SVFR Transport
1st Ave
Transport to PHH
Hadsall Creek Rd
SVFR Transport
Medical, 9th St
SVFR Transport
Medical, 12th St
SVFR Transport
MVC, Hwy 101
SVFR Transport
9th St
Transport to ALF
Hwy 101
Transport to PHH
Green Gate Rd.
SVFR Transport
F9th St
SVFR Public Assist
MVC, Hwy 101
SVFR Transport
Castaway Cove
Transport to PHH
E Mapleton Rd
Transport to PHH
Spruce St
Transport to PHH
9th St
Transport to RB
Upas St
Transport to PHH
FHwy 101
SVFR Public Assist
Friendly Acres Rd
Transport to PHH
Cloud Croft Ln
Transport to PHH
Fire, Hwy 101
SVFR Public Assist
Spyglass Ln
Transport to PHH
9th St
Transport to PHH
Hwy 126
Transport to PHH
Rhododendron Dr
Transport to PHH
Hwy 101
Transport to PHH
Oceana Dr
Transport to PHH
9th St
Transport to RB
1600 Rhododendron Dr Transport to PHH
Rhododendron Dr
Transport to PHH
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Time
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Area
Type
Mariners Ln
Transport to PHH
Hwy 101
Transport to PHH
Darling Lp
Transport to PHH
Ilegal Burn, Harvard St SVFR Public Assist
Hemlock St
Transport to PHH
North Lincoln Co.
SVFR Public Assist
9th St
Transport to PHH
9th Street
Transport to PHH
Kingwood St
Transport to PHH
9th St
Transport to ALF
SE of 6000 Davis Way SVFR Public Assist
Medical, 8th St
SVFR Transport
Mariners Ln
Transport to PHH
Medical, 12th St
SVFR Transport
Windjammer South
Transport to PHH
E Mapleton Rd
Transport to RB
Medical, S Canary Rd
SVFR Transport
Hwy 101
Transport to PHH
Spruce St
Transport to PHH
Medical, Skookum Dr SVFR Transport
Medical, 18th St
SVFR Transport
Medical, 9th St
SVFR Transport
Spruce St
Transport to PHH
Medical, Hwy 101
SVFR Transport
9th St
Transport to RB
E Shorecrest Dr
SVFR Transport
Medical, 2nd St
SVFR Transport
Hwy 101
Transport to PHH
Otiah Ct
Transport to PHH
25th St
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Medical, Hwy 126
SVFR Transport
9th St
Transport to RB
9th St
Transport to RB
POLICE LOG
June 9
• Theft was reported on
the 700 block of Highway
101.
• Animal abuse was re-
ported on the 100 block of
Harbor Street.
• Theft was reported on
the 400 block of Highway
101.
• Animal abuse was re-
ported on Bay Street.
• Assault was reported
on the 400 block of Ninth
Street.
Assault was reported
on the 1600 block of 16th
Street.
June 10
• No issues reported.
block of Highway 101.
• Accident, without in-
jury, was reported on the
2900 block of Oak Street.
• Hit and run was re-
ported on the 1800 block
of 17th Street.
• Hit and run was re-
ported on the 1800 block
of Highway 126.
June 12
June 14
• Theft was reported
on the 1800 block of 37th
Street.
• Theft was reported
on the 1600 block of 34th
Street.
• Harassment was re-
ported on the 3400 block
of Oak Street.
• Arrest, with warrant,
was reported on the 1300
block of Highway 101.
• Trespass reported on
the 2400 block of Highway
101.
• Harassment was re-
ported on the 300 block of
Highway 101.
• Fraud was reported on
the 1600 block of Siano
Loop.
• Trespass was reported
June 11
June 13
• Arrest, with warrant,
was reported on the 1000
• Harassment was re-
ported on the 700 block of
WEATHER DATA
D ATE
June 11
June 12
June 13
June 14
June 15
June 16
June 17
H IGH
L OW
R AIN
85
71
64
64
63
66
64
48
51
51
43
43
46
47
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Rainfall Week: 0.00”
Month: 0.31” Year: 37.35”
Courtesy of Roger Cunningham
Highway 101.
• Trespass was reported
on the 4700 block of High-
way 101.
• Harassment was re-
ported on the 3500 block
of Oak Street.
• Harassment was re-
ported on the 100 block of
42nd Way.
on the 2600 block of High-
way 101.
• Arrest, with warrant,
was reported on the 2100
block of Highway 101.
June 15
• Theft was reported on
the 700 block of Quince
Street.
• DUII was reported on
Bay Street.
• Trespass was reported
on the 1800 block of 37th
Street.
June 16
• Arrest, with warrant,
was reported on the 400
block of Highway 101.
• Theft was reported on
the 400 block of Kingwood
Street.
Dry weather puts early end to outdoor burning season
June 14 marked the last
day for outdoor burning
for most Lane County
residents until October.
The season closed one
day early this year due to
elevated fire danger; the
season will re-open Oct. 1
pending the end of wild-
fire season.
During the closed sea-
son, yard debris can be
disposed of at one of sev-
eral local debris collection
or recycling centers, such
as Lane Forest Products,
Rexius or Lane Coun-
ty’s transfer stations and
dump sites. Composting
and chipping are always
encouraged.
Residents who burn
during the closed sea-
son are subject to viola-
tions ranging from $50 to
$2,500 or more.
The Lane County Fire
Defense Board will decide
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
JUNE 22
JUNE 23
JUNE 24
JUNE 25
Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy
65°F
51°F
63°F
48°F
62°F
48°F
61°F
50°F
if the season will open on
time on the first of Octo-
ber or delay opening due
to high fire risks.
People can check on the
season’s status by going
online at www.lrapa.org
or calling the LRAPA dai-
ly open burning advisory
line at 541-726-3976.
Florence and Mapleton
area residents can call
541-997-1757.
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
JUNE 26
Showers
61°F
49°F
JUNE 27
FRIDAY
JUNE 28
AM Showers Partly Cloudy
62°F
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64°F
49°F
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