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Polk County News Polk County Itemizer-Observer • March 23, 2016 7A Investigation shows no proof of burglary Itemizer-Observer staf report By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer DALLAS — Two families, including five adults and eight children, displaced in a duplex fire in Dallas on March 15 are having to start over and are in desperate need of help. One family of five lost everything to the fire, but have been able to find a temporary home. The other family of eight didn’t lose all belongings, but much of its duplex unit suffered heavy smoke damage. According to their former landlord, Cheri Jacobsen, the family’s living situation is dire. They are in need of housing immediately. “They have nowhere to go and no income,” she said. Jacobsen said the father of the family is an artist, and selling his work provides the family’s only income. He created his art in the garage and would need a similar set up to continue bringing in money for his family. “The garage is not a want,” she said. “It is a need if they are going to make money.” Go Fund Me accounts have been set up for both families and a list of needs is on Grace Community Church’s Facebook page. The fire was reported at about 5:10 p.m. in the 300 block of Southeast Mill Street. When Dallas Fire & EMS arrived on the scene, fire- fighters found an attached garage of one of the duplex- es fully involved. Firefighters had the fire extinguished within approx- imately 30 minutes of their arrival. Prior to firefighters arriv- ing, one of the adult occu- 24 hour Service pants attempted to put out the fire with a garden hose, getting injured in the process. Dallas Fire & EMS trans- ported the victim to the hos- pital with injuries that were not life threatening. Also, two cats died in the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Dal- las Fire & EMS and estimat- ed loss is $150,000. Dallas Fire & EMS was as- sisted by Polk County Fire District No. 1, Dallas Police and The American Red Cross. Pick up & Drop Off March 26 Pre-Sale $8, 9am - 10am 10am - 4pm Kids 10 yrs & under Free Admission: Adults $5 Food Available Polk County Fairgrounds on site 520 Pacific Hwy W, Rickreall Dolls, Bears, Books, Toys, Miniatures & Related Items, Doll Stringing No Appraisals Sales Table Reservation $35 per table Arleta Day 503-581-1206 Sally Bradford 503-399-7679 Hwy 22 Rickreall Salem ★ Polk Co Fairgrounds I-5 Dallas families displaced by fire The son said the suspect ran out the back door of the house, into an alley and jumped over a fence lead- ing to an open field. Officers and multiple other law enforcement agencies searched the area, along with a canine track. The result of the canine track and search were un- successful. Officers did not locate a suspect, and the canine was unable to pick up a scent at the scene. A neighborhood can- vass was completed, as well as further scene pro- cessing, all with negative results. Officers found no evi- dence to corroborate the statements of the son. The investigation revealed that a suspect was never actual- ly seen by the son. The youth was referred to the juvenile department for initiating a false report. 99W LUKAS EGGEN/Itemizer-Observer Two families were displaced after a fire on March 15 in the 300 block of Southeast Mill Street in Dallas. MONMOUTH — A Mon- mouth juvenile has been referred to the juvenile de- partment for initiating a false report after Mon- mouth Police and officers from other agencies, in- cluding a canine team, were unable to find evi- dence to support his claim that he had confronted a burglar. At about 3:20 p.m. on March 16, officers were dis- patched to a burglary in progress in the 1600 block of Berkeley Lane East. The homeowner said his 16-year-old son, who was home alone, called him and told him that he had just confronted an un- known adult man in their home. The son also reported that he had fired one round from a gun at the burglar when he confronted him. RV Space Available Call us. The Itemizer Observer can help you expand your market share, and make your business more profitable. Call Heidi, Rachel or Karen at 503-623-2373. ADVERTISING THAT WORKS. In association with Dramatic Diference Ministries Friday March 25 6:30 pm Saturday March 26 2:30 pm & 6:30 pm hirty years ater Christ, Christians in Rome are under severe persecution. Deep in a prison cell, two men are waiting...to be set free! Free Admission Dessert reception to follow. Bridgeport Community Chapel 16930 Bridgeport Rd, Dallas 97338 Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/scarletchordtheater Directed by Matthew King ~ Written by Alan Niquette and Nathan Padilla
