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NEWS MyEagleNews.com Wednesday, October 16, 2019 A5 COPS AND COURTS 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. tronic device: Tye A. Rook- stool, 38, Canyon City, Aug. 27, fined $0. Pass in no passing zone: Brian A. Kenwell, 33, Orlando, Florida, Sept. 2, fined $265. Grant County Circuit Court Oregon State Police Deana K. Steach, 56, of John Day was convicted Oct. 11 for driving under the influence of intoxicants com- mitted on April 15, 2017. She had pleaded guilty July 26, 2018, and entered diver- sion, which was terminated Oct. 10 for failure to com- plete treatment. She was sen- tenced to two days in jail and 18 months of probation, and was fined $1,000. Her license was suspended for one year. Grant County Sheriff The Grant County Sher- iff’s Office reported the fol- lowing for the weeks of Oct. 2 and Oct. 9: Concealed handgun licenses: 15 Average inmates: 19 Bookings: 12 Releases: 16 Arrests: 3 Citations: 1 Fingerprints: 0 Civil papers: 31 Warrants processed: 6 A s s i s t a n c e / We l f a r e check: 0 Search and Rescue: 0 Sept. 26: Aaron Klefman, 24, of John Day was cited for driving uninsured and illegal display of plates. Justice Court Violation of basic rule: Daniel M. Redmond, 65, Portland, Sept. 16, 75/55 zone, fined $165; Matthew B. Freeman, 43, Bend, Sept. 18, 80/55 zone, fined $265; John P. Jarecki, 49, Wenatchee, Washington, Sept. 28, 80/55 zone, fined $265; Daniel B. Kemp, 40, Bend, Sept. 18, 71/55 zone, fined $165. Violation of speed: Alex- ander S. Martin, 39, Miami, Florida, June 6, 40/25 zone, fined $165; Margaret H. Musgnung, 99, Forest Grove, Aug. 31, 61/35 zone, fined $265; Bobby D. Castaneda, 58, Vancouver, Washington, Sept. 6, 43/25 zone, fined $140; Julie A. Bowling, 31, Canyon City, Sept. 12, 75/65 zone, fined $265; Steven R. Fletcher, 73, John Day, May 29, 85/65 zone, fined $225; Lamarr F. Hastings, 46, Clatskanie, Sept. 30, 79/65 zone, fined $265. Driving uninsured: Thomas E. Aspiazu, 48, Can- yon City, July 24, fined $265; Jason D. Phillips, 42, Cine- bar, Washington, Sept. 4, fined $265. Failure to register vehicle: Latasha L. Smarr, 27, Prairie City, July 6, fined $115. Driving motor vehicle while using mobile elec- Sept. 29: Accompa- nied Trooper McCosker to recover a cooler full of meat in Mt. Vernon. Trooper McCosker received a tip that the cooler had been found on Highway 26 in the Ochoco Mountains. A 25-year-old man and a 53-year-old man admitted to removing the cooler from the highway to keep it for themselves. The men surrendered the cooler that was worth approxi- mately $300 and an addi- tional $200 worth of content inside. Attempts to determine the owner of the cooler have been unsuccessful. Sept. 29: A John Day Fish and Wildlife trooper was contacted by a hunter who found a set of car keys on County Road 32. The keys were logged into evi- dence as found property for safekeeping. Sept. 30: A John Day Fish and Wildlife trooper responded to a report of tres- passing on a ranch in Kim- berly. Ryan L. Courtney, 35, and Ann C. Houpt, 31, were issued citations for criminal trespass. Oct. 1: A John Day Fish and Wildlife trooper assisted a U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer on a report of a pelican at mile- post 4 on Fields Creek Road. The pelican appeared to have a broken wing and was cap- tured and turned over to the ODFW in Canyon City. The pelican received care in Can- yon City and then was trans- ferred to a raptor recovery center in Pendleton. Oct. 2: Responded to assist the undersheriff for Scott Lee, 23, of John Day on a Grant County felony warrant, reported to be in the area. The undersheriff said he located the subject inside a vehicle and had the sub- ject at gunpoint. Placed the subject in handcuffs with- out an incident. Transported the subject to the Grant County Jail on request of the undersheriff. Oct. 4: Responded to a report of two paint horses in the northbound lane near milepost 62 on Highway 395B. Arrived on scene, and it was apparent that the horses had fallen out of a horse trailer traveling south. A veterinarian was called to look at their injuries. The vet was unable to get close enough to catch the horses. The vet said the horses were injured but did not need to be put down at this time. The horses were put onto a For- est Service allotment behind a barbed wire fence near the location where they fell out of the trailer. An alert was put out to law enforcement agencies to try to locate the owner. Oct. 6: A John Day Fish and Wildlife trooper responded to a complaint of trespassing on Top Road in Monument. Daryl G. Hager, 42, and Jaunita Hager, 34, were apprehended, their deer was seized and they were issued citations for hunting on the enclosed land of another and for aiding in a game violation. Oct. 11: Assisted Grant County and Baker County law enforcement officers in conducting drug interdic- tion stops in Grant County. A vehicle was stopped on Highlan Drive in Mt. Ver- non. A search of the pickup was conducted after a drug canine alerted to the pres- ence of illicit drugs. During the search, over seven grams of methamphetamine and about $500 were seized. George Voyels, 58, of Mt. Vernon was arrested for possession and delivery of methamphetamine. Dispatch John Day dispatch worked 179 calls during the work of Oct. 7-13, including: • John Day Police Department Oct. 10: Received a report of a barking dog on Canton Street. Oct. 10: Received a report of a dog in distress due to being tangled in a leash. Oct. 11: Dog complaint on West Main Street. Oct. 12: Called for a pos- sible domestic dispute on Hillcrest Drive. • Oregon State Police Oct. 9: Advised of cows on the road on Highway 26. Oct. 11: Dispatched on a call for a driving complaint. Oct. 11: Hope 4 Paws was advised of two dogs Thank you to all who helped make our October 4th and 5th “Find a Treasure” sale a success. We appreciate everyone who donated, purchased, helped set-up, helped cleanup, priced items and staffed the sale. The funds raised help keep the Grant County Genealogical Society Library and Research Center open for Genealogical Research. ~Grant County Genealogical Society Tha u n ! k yo The Eagle/Rudy Diaz Kimberly Neault announced the district attorney’s office received a Violence Against Women Act grant. Grant County receives large grant to help victims of abuse DA’s office again receives Violence Against Women Act funds By Rudy Diaz Blue Mountain Eagle Kimberly Neault, the Victim Assistance direc- tor for Grant County Dis- trict Attorney’s Office, announced to the Grant County Court Oct. 9 that the county received a grant from the Violence Against Women Act. The 2019-2022 VAWA rural grant awarded $452,544 to fund a full- time victim intervention specialist, 75% of an advo- cate position to hire in Grant County, community outreach programs, train- ing and supplies. Neault also shared that the final allocations for the Child Abuse Multidisci- plinary Intervention grant is $51,737. This pays for part of the director posi- tion over multidisciplinary teams. It will also cover training, travel and the county’s contract with Mt. Emily Safe Center. The county also received grants from the Criminal Fine Account and the Victims of Crime Act. There are no specific allo- cations from those grants at this time. In other county court news: • Grant County Court accepted the applications of Burke O’ Brian, Billie Jo George, Doug Ferguson, Haley Olson, Jim Bahren- burg, Judy Kerr, Pat Voi- ght, Dan Becker and Scott McDonald for the Natural Resources Advisory Com- mittee. There will be fur- ther review of Steven Bald- win’s application because he is a part-time worker for the county. • The court approved a request from the road department to add a dollar to the hourly rate for a lead flagger in case there are several flaggers on site. A lead flagger will earn $17 an hour while other flag- gers will make $16 an hour. Happy National Boss Day Sean! ~ Alix, Angel, Kim, Makenna & Rudy 1809 First Street • Baker City • (541)523-5439 I got screened. Now, I’m talking about it. BARGAIN MATINEE IN ( ) Adults $7 ALL FILMS $6 ON TIGHTWAD TUESDAY MOVIE SCHEDULE OCT. 18 - OCT. 24 MALEFICENT (PG) Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them. FRI & SAT (4:00) 6:50 9:30 SUNDAY (4:00) 6:50 MON- THURS 6:50 ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP (R) A snarky makeshift family faces off against evolved zombies and fellow survivors in the American heartland. FRI & SAT (4:10) 7:00 9:35 SUNDAY (4:10) 7:00 MON- THURS 7:00 THE ADDAMS FAMILY (PG) The first family of Halloween is back on the big screen in the first animated comedy about the kookiest family on the block. FRI & SAT (4:20) 7:10 9:40 SUNDAY (4:20) 7:10 MON-THURS 7:10 Screening can prevent colorectal cancer or catch the #2 cancer killer early when it’s highly treatable. Most people get screened because they’re encouraged by someone they know and trust. So if you’ve been screened, please talk about your experience. And encourage others to get screened too. 146461 $9 Adult, $7 Senior (60+), Youth running on Highway 26. Oct. 13: Advised of a possible drunk driver on Highway 26. • Grant County Sher- iff’s Office Oct. 7: Received a report of an injured animal on Highway 395B. Oct. 9: Received a report of theft on Humbolt Street. Oct. 10: Received a report of animal abuse on Franks Creek. Oct. 12: Received a report of theft on Washing- ton Street. • John Day ambulance Oct. 7: Dispatched for an elderly man to transport to the hospital. Oct. 8: With Seneca ambulance, paged for an 86-year-old woman needing a lift assist. Oct. 8: Responded to an 84-year-old man who had fallen and needed lift assis- tance on Charolais Heights. Oct. 9: Dispatched for an elderly woman that fell on McHaley Avenue. Oct. 9: Called for an 84-year-old man that fell. Oct. 10: Dispatched to an elderly man that fell. Oct. 11: Paged for a 59-year-old man that fell and couldn’t get up. Oct. 11: Responded to a patient who was having chest pains after falling on Johnson Street. Oct. 12: Paged for an unconscious woman on Moore Street. Oct. 12: Responded to a 76-year-old man with flu symptoms on Main Street. Oct. 13: Called for a 53-year-old man who had difficulty breathing. • Dayville fire Oct. 8: Report of a grass fire on Highway 26. • Monument ambulance Oct. 9: Dispatched with Monument fire and John Day ambulance for a woman vomiting. • Prairie City ambulance Oct. 11: Responded to a 74-year-old woman who fell. COLORECTAL CANCER The cancer you can prevent. TheCancerYouCanPrevent.org Happy October Birthday to the one, the only King of the Hill, our friend, Dennis Dahl Jenelle Moulton Canyon City, Oregon A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-funded campaign
