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News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, June 20, 2018 C OPS AND C OURTS Arrests and citations in the Blue Mountain Eagle are taken from the logs of law enforce- ment agencies. Every effort is made to report the court dispo- sition of arrest cases. Grant County Circuit Court Allan N. MacMillan Jr., 58, Prairie City, was convicted May 24 of refusing to take a test for intoxicants on Feb. 9. He was ordered to pay a $400 fine. A charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants was dismissed. Tyler D. Dehiya, 24, Mt. Vernon, pleaded guilty May 24 to felony conspiracy to commit a Class A felony and misdemeanor possession of methamphetamine committed on March 1 and misdemeanor possession of methamphet- amine committed on March 29. In an amended judgment, he was sentenced to prison for 16 months and 36 months proba- tion after failing to enroll in the Pacific Northwest Adult and Teen Challenge Program. Mathew P. Walker, 34, John Day, pleaded guilty June 13 to felony possession of metham- phetamine committed on April 16. He was sentenced to prison for 18 months, probation for 24 months and a $200 fine. A charge of attempting to commit a Class B felony was dismissed. Clayton C. Lewis, 39, Prai- rie City, pleaded guilty June 14 to misdemeanor menacing constituting domestic violence committed on May 1. He was placed on bench probation for 18 months and ordered to com- plete 60 hours of community service and pay a $200 fine. A charge of interfering with mak- ing a report was dismissed. Grant County Sheriff The Grant County Sheriff’s Office reported the following for the week of June 13: Concealed handgun licens- es: 3 Average inmates: 19 Bookings: 10 Releases: 7 Arrests: 2 Citations: 2 Fingerprints: 2 Civil papers: 15 Warrants processed: 2 Asst./welfare check: 0 Search and rescue: 0 June 12: A 17-year-old from Mt. Vernon was cited for care- less driving. Oregon State Police June 10: Following a traffic stop at Edgewood Drive and East Main Street in Canyon City, Ryan C. Platte, 30, John Day, was arrested and charged with DUII and failure to obey a traffic control device. June 11: Received a report of a juvenile female who re- ceived unsolicited sexually ex- plicit photos from an unknown Instagram user. June 16: Travis A. Palmer, 27, Mt. Vernon, was arrested on North Mountain Boulevard in Mt. Vernon and charged with a warrant for failure to appear. Justice Court Exceeding speed limit: Robert J. Hassmiller II, 40, Prairie City, May 16, 74/65 zone, fined $165; Heather L. Hart, 46, West Linn, May 17, 48/35 zone, fined $165; Thomas D. Rambo, 71, Stock- ton, California, June 4, 58/30 zone, fined $265; Gretchen E. Wilson, 56, John Day, June 5, 84/65 zone, fined $265. Violation of basic rule: Casey D. Branham, 39, Jack- sonville, April 17, 71/55 zone, fined $115; Raoul J. Delvoye, 66, Limbourg, Belgium, June 1809 First Street • Baker City • (541)523-5439 BARGAIN MATINEE IN ( ) Adults $7 ALL FILMS $6 ON TIGHTWAD TUESDAY $9 Adult, $7 Senior (60+), Youth 63625 MOVIE SCHEDULE JUNE 22-28 JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM (PG-13) When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event. FRI-THURS (4:00) 7:00 9:40 INCREDIBLES 2 (PG) Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is left to take care for Jack-Jack while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world. FRI-THURS (3:50) 6:50 9:35 TAG (R) A small group of former classmates organize an elaborate, annual game of tag that requires some to travel all over the country. FRI-THURS (4:10) 7:10 9:45 5, 95/55 zone, fined $440. Driving uninsured: Josie C. Prophet, 29, Canyon City, April 24, fined $220; Ashton M. Reno, 32, Donnelly, Idaho, April 17, fined $265. Driving while suspended: Michael J. Brennan, 23, Mitch- ell, Jan. 19, fined $440. Careless driving accident: Daniel J. Curtis, 24, April 15, fined $375. Careless driving: Raoul J. Delvoye, 66, Limbourg, Bel- gium, June 5, fined $225. Open container of alcohol: Ben A. Scott, 77, Sumpter, May 12, fined $265. Driving a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device: Melissa L. Ramsey, 38, Somerset, Kentucky, May 24, fined $265. Leann J. Musgrove, 38, Canyon City, pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution. She was sentenced to 48 hours in jail, 18 months probation, 40 hours community service and $200 in fines and fees. A charge of re- fusing to assist a peace officer was dismissed. Chase M. Rapien, 26, Bend, pleaded guilty to second-de- gree forgery. He was sentenced to 48 hours in jail, 18 months probation, 40 hours community service and $290 in fines and fees. A charge of third-degree theft was dismissed. Dispatch John Day dispatch worked 138 calls during the week of June 11-17, including: • John Day Police Depart- ment June 11: Received a report of a hit-and-run crash on Main Street in John Day. June 11: Received a report of suspicious circumstances on East Main Street in John Day. June 12: Received a report of a vehicle vs. deer crash east of John Day. June 12: Received a tres- passing report at an apartment complex on East Main Street in John Day. June 12: Following a traffic stop on Highway 26 near Pine Creek Road, Brandon Mersich, 24, San Clemente, California, was cited for speeding, 80/65 zone. June 12: Advised with sher- iff’s deputies of a trespassing complaint on Southwest Brent Drive in John Day. June 12: Responded to Hill- crest Drive in John Day for a report of speeding and reckless driving. June 13: Dispatched to West Main Street in John Day for a report of telephonic harassment. June 14: Following a traffic stop on South Canyon Boule- vard and Second Street, a driv- er was warned for use of a cell phone while driving. June 15: Received a report of a possible squatter on East Main Street in John Day. • Oregon State Police June 11: Advised of a horse loose on Highway 26 near Chil- dress Loop west of John Day. June 12: Received a report of horses running at large on Highway 26 near Picture Gorge. June 15: Responded to Highway 26 near Dog Creek Road for a hazard cow. • Grant County Sheriff’s Office June 11: Received a fraud report from Patterson Drive in Canyon City. June 11: Advised of cows on Marysville Road in Canyon City. June 11: Received a report of minors cruising on the Third Street extension in John Day. June 12: Advised of fraud on Day Spring Road in John Day. June 12: Received a report of two female juveniles hitch- hiking on Highway 26 near Crown Ranch. June 13: Received a report of a suspicious person at the gas station in Canyon City. June 15: Received a fraud report from Roper Road in Mt. Vernon. June 15: Received a report of a domestic in Monument. June 15: Responded to Ap- ple Road in John Day to check on the welfare of a child left alone in a vehicle. June 16: Dispatched to Highway 26 near Pine Creek Road for a single-vehicle crash. June 17: Responded to a re- port of a prowler at an outfitter’s business. June 17: Received a report of suspicious circumstances in Monument. June 17: Received a report of a noninjury motor vehicle crash at a grocery store in John Day. June 17: Received a report of telephonic harassment on Osborne Lane in Fox. • John Day ambulance June 11: Responded to a mo- tel in John Day for a 57-year-old woman. June 11: Dispatched to North Johnson Avenue in Prairie City for a 59-year-old woman. June 12: Responded with Monument fire and ambulance to Highway 19 in Monument. June 13: Dispatched to an apartment complex in east John Day for a 50-year-old man. June 14: Responded to Screech Alley Loop in John Day for a 76-year-old woman. June 14: Dispatched to Highway 26 and Long Box Ranch Road for a 75-year-old man. 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 118 S. Washington Street, Canyon City, OR 97820 (541) 620-5127 60998 June 15: Responded to a se- nior living facility in John Day for an 85-year-old man with chest pain. June 16: Dispatched to East Main Street in John Day for a 66-year-old man who had fallen and injured his arm. June 16: Responded to Lam- ford Road in John Day for a 78-year-old woman who had fallen. June 16: Dispatched to Northeast Dayton Street in John Day for a person with a medical alarm. June 16: Responded to a se- nior living facility in John Day for a 65-year-old woman with a back injury. June 17: Dispatched to East Main Street in John Day for a 66-year-old man who had fallen and injured his arm and head. June 17: Responded to North Johnson Avenue in Prairie City for an 89-year-old woman with a bloody nose. June 17: Dispatched with sheriff’s deputies and Monu- ment fire and ambulance to Sec- ond Street in Monument for a suicidal person. June 17: Responded to a se- nior living facility in John Day for a woman who had fallen and had hip pain. • Monument ambulance June 15: Responded to Wil- son Street in Monument for a 76-year-old man. • U.S. Forest Service June 16: Received a report of a 30-by-30-foot forest fire on Road 24 north of Monument. • John Day fire June 11: Report of an electri- cal fire on West Main Street in John Day. • Grant County road de- partment June 16: Received a report of flooding on Marysville Road in Canyon City. A5 Ethics violation a warning to others Blue Mountain Eagle A former Prairie City City Councilor recently admon- ished by the Oregon Gov- ernment Ethics Commission cautions others to maintain a paper trail. Viola Rose was accused by the commission of failing to file annual statements of economic interest by April 15 as required in 2013 and 2015, but she told the Eagle she did send them in on time. Each instance could have carried a fine of up to $5,000, but no fines were issued. In- stead of a civil penalty, the matter was settled with a let- ter of education, according to the stipulated final order. Rose signed the settlement but maintained she sent the documents — multiple times. “It was really stupid. Ri- diculous, really,” she said. One year, she said she tried to send the documenta- tion in three times. At first, the commission informed her it had not re- ceived the statement, Rose said, but the commission lat- er stated the document may not have been signed or a question may not have been answered. During her final year in office, Rose said she began paying the extra fee at the post office to confirm de- livery of the documents. “When you send them in, send them in return receipt requested,” she said. “I didn’t. I just sent them regular mail, and they didn’t get to the right department, I’m sure.” Two arrested on burglary, theft charges Blue Mountain Eagle Two people have been arrested on burglary and theft charges from a building near Prairie City. Thomas Grant Pifher and Heather Dawn Lee Carter were both indict- ed May 30 on charges of second-degree burglary and first-degree theft of con- struction tools and equip- ment valued at more than $1,000. The crimes alleged- ly occurred between Dec. 25, 2017, and May 1 at a res- idence on North River Road southeast of Prairie City, ac- Thomas Pifher Heather Dawn Lee Carter cording to court documents. Pifher, born in 1962, lives at a residence in Haines, and Carter, born in 1987, is home- less from Baker City, accord- ing to court documents. Both are scheduled to enter pleas July 19 in Grant County Circuit Court. Committees are formal public bodies required to comply with Oregon Public Meetings Law ORS 192.610. ORS 341.019. Seven members plus three ex- officio members serve three year terms and meet monthly to promote local educational opportunities and identify educational needs within the local community. ORS 215.020. Nine members serve four year terms and two alternates serve two year terms, meeting as needed to review land use and zoning applications and discuss city and county growth issues and the siting of new facilities. Members must be residents of various geographic areas within the county and no more than two voting members shall be engaged in the same kind of business, occupation, trade or profession with agriculture designations of livestock / forage crop production and horticulture / specialty crop production. Commissioners serving in this capacity must file an Annual Verified Statement of Economic Interest with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. Members must re-apply to the County Court before their term ends if they wish to be re-appointed. ORS 410.210. Five members serve three year terms and meet semi-annually to define the needs of older adults, promote special interests and local community involvement, and represent senior citizens as an advocate to the local, state and federal government and other organizations. 64140
