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News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, June 13, 2018 Sheriff’s office searching for person who illegally dumped medical items These medical items were found in an illegal dumpsite on the Prairie City Ranger District. Grant County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about an illegal dump site on the Malheur National Forest. Blue Mountain Eagle Grant County Sheriff’s Office is searching for some- one who illegal dumped med- ical materials in the Malheur National Forest. The sheriff’s office re- sponded to the North Fork of Bridge Creek area on the Prairie City Ranger District for an illegal dump site June 6, according to a press release from Sheriff Glenn Palmer. A5 The investigation re- vealed that a number of medical bags used in dialy- sis had been thrown over the bank. Evidence at the scene indi- cated the items were dumped before this past winter, Palm- er said. Anyone with informa- tion is encouraged to call the sheriff’s office at 541-575- 1131. Contributed photos C OPS AND C OURTS Arrests and citations in the Blue Mountain Eagle are taken from the logs of law enforcement agencies. Every effort is made to report the court disposition of arrest cases. Grant County Circuit Court Three misdemeanor charges against Nicholas A. Fitowski, 25, John Day, were dismissed after the district attorney’s office stated they had lost contact with the named victim. Fitowski had been charged with attempted fourth-degree felony assault constituting domestic vio- lence, menacing constituting domestic violence and ha- rassment, all committed on April 8. Travis Farr, 25, Mt. Ver- non, pleaded guilty June 6 to attempting to commit a class C/unclassified felony-coer- cion and menacing constitut- ing domestic violence, both misdemeanors committed on April 10. He was sentenced to 15 days in jail, 36 months probation, 50 hours commu- nity service and $300 in fines and fees. Two charges of at- tempting to commit a class A felony and one charge of second-degree disorderly conduct were dismissed. Two misdemeanor charges against Israel San- chez, 39, Pasco, Washington, were dismissed in the best interests of justice. Sanchez had been charged with two counts of second-degree dis- orderly conduct on May 24 after he allegedly was seen yelling, gesticulating at and making lewd hand gestures toward drivers and passers- by on a public highway. Grant County Sheriff The Grant County Sher- iff’s Office reported the fol- lowing for the week of June 6: Concealed handgun li- censes: 7 Average inmates: 21 Bookings: 7 Releases: 9 Arrests: 0 Citations: 4 Fingerprints: 3 Civil papers: 8 Warrants processed: 3 Asst./welfare check: 0 Search and rescue: 0 June 4: David Darling, 43, Canyon City, was cited for driving with a suspended license and no insurance and warned about speeding. June 4: John Dickerson, 66, Diamond Springs, Cali- fornia, was cited for speeding, 55/45 zone. June 6: Josiah Martin, 21, Mt. Vernon, was cited for vi- olation of basic rule, 75/55 zone. June 6: Raoul J. Delvoye, 66, Limbourg, Belgium, was cited for violation of basic rule, 95/55 zone, careless driving and failing to yield to emergency vehicles. Oregon State Police May 28: Responded to a single motor vehicle crash on Highway 395 near Magone Lake Road. A trailer became disconnected from a north- bound pickup truck while rounding a curve in the high- way. May 31: Responded to Highlan Terrace in Mt. Ver- non. Melinda J. Moss, 39, John Day, was arrested and charged with a warrant for contempt of court. June 1: Detected the odor of alcohol following a traffic stop on Highway 26 in Mt. Vernon. The passenger, Rob- ert L. Tooke, 52, was arrested for violating a no-intoxicant clause in his probation condi- tions. June 2: Responded to Highway 402 near Lone Pine Campground for a single mo- tor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. The 57-year- old woman from Burns was transported to Blue Mountain Hospital. Justice Court Violation of speed limit: John C. Dickerson, 66, Di- amond Springs, California, June 1, 55/35 zone, fined $100. Exceeding speed lim- it: Haley L. Olson, 24, Mt. Vernon, March 20, 82/65 zone, fined $225; Molly A. Weber, 38, Damascus, April 20, 76/65 zone, fined $265; Rudy E. Soliz, 48, Madras, May 27, 78/65 zone, fined $225. Violation of basic rule: Cheryl A. Neault, 59, Prairie City, May 14, 75/55 zone, fined $125. Driving uninsured: Chance R. Currey, 28, Mt. Vernon, Jan. 3, fined $235; Ryan G. Chapman, 44, John Day, April 20, fined $1,000. Driving while suspended: Jeramy F. Gibson, 31, John Day, May 11, fined $440; Ryan G. Chapman, 44, John T HE L AW O FFICE OF D ONALD J. M OLNAR A General Practice Law Firm • Wills, Trusts, and Estates • Divorce and Family Law • Contracts, Real Estate, Business • Personal Injury • Criminal Defense Day, April 20, fined $2,000. No rearview mirror: Ryan G. Chapman, 44, John Day, April 20, fined $250. Smoking in a motor ve- hicle while a child was present: Courtney R. John- ston, 27, Eagle Point, Idaho, March 18, fined $115. Failure to carry proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements: Courtney R. Johnston, 27, Eagle Point, Idaho, March 18, fined $265. Failure to notify state of change of name or address: Brittany C. Zirkel, 31, John Day, March 20, fined $115; Richard A. Acosta, 51, Burns, May 27, fined $115. No operator’s license: Michael F. Harer, 69, Dale, May 11, fined $265. Failure to install ignition interlock: Jacob M. DeRosi- er, 31, John Day, May 23, fined $440. Failure to stay within lane: Kathleen Hoffman, 59, Dayville, May 14, fined $225. Operation of unsafe vehi- cle: Michael A. Salanti: 61, Mt. Vernon, March 3, fined $240. Dispatch John Day dispatch worked 170 calls during the week of June 4-10, includ- ing: • John Day Police De- partment June 5: Following a traf- fic stop on South Canyon Boulevard in John Day, Eli- jah Humbird, 18, Canyon City, was cited for having studded tires on his vehicle. June 4: Responded to the Prairie Wood Products site in Prairie City for a suspi- cious vehicle. June 6: Made contact with a subject with mental issues at the police station. June 6: Responded to West Main Street in John Day for an intoxicated per- son. June 7: Following a traf- fic stop on Highway 26 near Pine Creek Road, Kevin Kimberling, 45, Prairie City, was cited for speeding, 91/65 zone, and careless driving. June 7: Following a traf- fic stop on Highway 26 near Bear Creek Ranch, Austin J. Catron, 16, Mt. Vernon, was cited for speeding, 78/65 zone. June 7: Received a report of a trespasser on Hillcrest Drive in John Day. June 8: Received a report of a possible restraining or- der violation in John Day. • Oregon State Police June 4: Received a report of a suspicious vehicle on Dog Creek Road. June 6: Advised of a bull creating a hazard on High- way 26 near Picture Gorge. • Grant County Sheriff’s Office June 4: Responded to a fraud report in Prairie City. June 4: Dispatched to a unit on Southwest First Street in John Day for a dispute. June 4: Responded to First Street in John Day for a dis- pute. June 4: Dispatched for a suicidal person. June 5: Received a report of a theft on Highway 402 near Monument. June 5: Following a traffic stop in Mt. Vernon, Raoul J. Delvoye, 66, Limbourg, Bel- gium, was cited for speeding, careless driving and failure to yield. June 5: Following a traf- fic stop at Highway 26 and Happy Valley Lane in Mt. Vernon, Josiah D. Martin, 21, Mt. Vernon, was cited for speeding. June 6: Investigated a re- port of illegal dumping on Forest Road 2612 near Bates. Attention Grant County Veterans: Did you know Grant County Veterans Services Officer is available to assist YOU in applying for all VA benefits you may be entitled to? See your Grant County Veteran Services Officer today for more information, located at Grant County Court House. Katee Hoffman 10am-4pm Monday-Friday • 541-620-8057 530 E. Main, Ste. 5, John Day, OR 49769 Formerly Oster Professional Group June 6: Responded with John Day police to Fox for a domestic report. June 7: Advised of cows loose on Highland Place in John Day. June 8: Responded to Rebel Hill Road in Canyon City for a domestic report. Christopher Schuetze, 44, Canyon City, was arrested and charged with assault. June 8: Dispatched to North Canyon Boulevard for a report of child abuse. June 9: Responded to re- port of a suicidal person un- der a bridge in John Day. June 9: Dispatched to a restaurant in John Day for a person who fell. • John Day ambulance June 5: Dispatched to Laycock Creek Road for an 83-year-old woman. June 5: Responded to Highway 26 near Loop Ranch Road for a 75-year- old man. June 5: Received a call for service on Screech Alley Loop in John Day. June 6: Responded to Screech Alley Loop for an 82-year-old woman in acute respiratory distress. June 7: Dispatched with Prairie City ambulance to Summit Prairie Road for a mushroom hunter who re- portedly had been lost for several days. June 7: Responded to Southwest Adam Road in Canyon City for a woman who had fallen and hurt her wrist. June 7: Dispatched to Bridge Street in Prairie City for a person who had fallen. June 8: Responded to Charolais Heights in John Day for a man who had fallen and felt dizzy. June 9: Dispatched to North Cozart Avenue in Prai- rie City for a 75-year-old man. June 9: Responded to Highway 395 North for an 84-year-old woman. June 9: Dispatched to Lamford Road in John Day for a 78-year-old woman. • U.S. Forest Service June 8: Report of a boul- der on the Middle Fork Road near milepost 17. • Prairie City fire June 9: Responded to Strawberry Road in Prairie City for a flue fire. • Monument fire June 7: Paged for a brush or equipment fire on Lost Hubcap Road near Monu- ment. June 8: Responded with Oregon Department of For- estry to Highway 402 for a grass fire. • Bureau of Land Man- agement June 6: Responded with Grant County Sheriff’s Office to Grant Union Ju- nior-Senior High School for a report of custodial interfer- ence. A woman was warned for disorderly conduct. Here's wishing a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to my family and friends who hosted and attended my 80th Birthday Party. It was overwhelming for me in every way. I just want all of you to know how TRULY BLESSED I feel, for all the cards and wishes given me. There are no words to express how much that means to me. 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