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NEWS MyEagleNews.com Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Fire contained to single building at Allison Guard Station Fire near Juntura grows to 9,000 acres Blue Mountain Eagle A wildfire near Juntura grew rapidly after being reported Sunday afternoon, reaching 9,000 acres by Tuesday. The Indian Creek fire is burning northwest of Highway 20 about 13 miles east of Juntura, according to the Bureau of Land Management’s Vale District. It is 10% contained. A Type 2 incident management team took control of the suppression efforts Tuesday morning. Vale District crews worked well past midnight Sunday, extinguishing spot fires, cutting dozer lines and grading existing roads in the area to establish firelines. Nine aircraft dropped retardant to slow the fire’s spread on Sunday. The blaze was reported about 12:45 p.m. near Jonesboro. Its cause is under investigation. A5 The Vale District is seeking the public’s assistance regarding the fire’s cause. It started along Highway 20 near Milepost 203. If anyone saw the fire when it was very small, or noticed any suspicious activity in that area prior to the fire, or has factual information about the start of the fire, they are encouraged to call Vale BLM firefighters at 541- 473-6374. Or they can call the WeTip hotline at 1-800-472-7766. The call is toll free and anonymous. Volunteers from the Juntura Rangeland Fire Pro- tection Association initially worked on the fire, along with six single-engine air tankers, three multi-engine tankers, 10 fire engines, three bulldozers and two 20-person hand crews. Strong winds helped the fire grow from about 1,000 acres at 6:30 p.m. Contributed photo/Al Crouch to an estimated 5,000 acres by 9 p.m. The Indian Creek Fire on Sunday afternoon. Sunday. Blue Mountain Eagle No one was injured in a fire that was contained to a single building at a firefighter guard station Friday on the Malheur National Forest. Smoke was reported in the main bunk house at Allison Guard Station, which houses wildland firefighters through- out the summer, on the Emigrant Creek Ranger District at about 1:30 a.m. Friday, according to a press release. Employees began putting the fire out with fire extinguish- ers. The fire was contained to the main bunk house, which is pre- sumed to be a total loss, and no other buildings were damaged. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The forest requests that the public refrain from visit- ing the site until the investigation is completed. Allison Guard Station was one of many Forest Service facilities constructed during the 1930s by the Civilian Conser- vation Corps. It was originally a ranger station until the 1950s when it became a fire guard station. Before the fire, this was one of the most intact CCC-era ranger stations in the region, according to information from the Malheur National Forest. The fire warehouse, which became a bunkhouse, was likely constructed in 1937. COPS AND COURTS 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 Gregory L. Baxter, 58, pleaded guilty Aug. 13 to felon in possession of a firearm com- mitted on Feb. 19. He was sen- tenced to 30 days in jail. Robert L. Crosby, 33, pleaded guilty Aug. 13 to unau- thorized use of a vehicle and second-degree theft committed on Nov. 3. He was sentenced to nine months in jail, 24 months of supervised probation, 40 hours of community service and ordered to pay $8,626 in restitu- tion fees and $1,352 in compen- satory fines to Carl S. Stinnett. Counts of first-degree theft, sec- ond-degree theft and third-de- gree theft were dismissed. Kevin E. Mason, 26, pleaded guilty on Aug. 13 to strangula- tion constituting domestic vio- lence, fourth-degree assault constituting domestic violence, menacing constituting domes- tic violence, menacing, resist- ing arrest and second-degree disorderly conduct committed on July 25. He was sentenced to 110 days in jail, two years of probation and 180 hours of community service. Two counts of fourth-degree assault, a count of second-degree criminal mis- chief and a count of harassment were dismissed. Two counts of harassment against William J. Collier Jr., allegedly committed March 10, were dismissed on Aug. 13 based on a motion by Grant County District Attorney Jim Carpenter because the alleged victim no longer wants to pur- sue the case and is protected by no longer being in a relation- ship with the defendant, along with a lack of state resources and calendaring concerns due to COVID-19. A count of fourth-degree assault constituting domes- tic violence and two counts of fourth-degree assault, allegedly committed June 3, were dis- missed on Aug. 13 based on a motion by Carpenter because it was in the best interests of justice. A count of second-degree criminal trespass committed Nov. 15, was dismissed on Aug. 12 based on a motion by Car- penter because it was in the best interests of justice. A count of first-degree fail- ure to appear committed June 16, was dismissed on Aug. 13 based on a motion by Carpenter because plea negotiations warrant that this matter be dismissed. Valerie N. Hendrix violated her probation conditions for failure to complete community service work, failure to pay and failure to complete anger man- agement. On Aug. 17, she was sentenced to engage with treat- ment, community service work and enter a payment plan within seven days of judgment. Her probation was also extended 12 months. Grant County Justice Court Violation of the basic rule: Brieanna E. Sumey, 21, Day- ville, March 12, 72/55 zone, fined $140; Christina M. Dav- enport, 48, Bend, May 25, 74/55 zone, fined $165; Matthew H. Katakura, 36, Redmond, July 17, 75/55 zone, fined $165; Brogan C. McKrola, 21, Logan, Utah, July 7, 75/55 zone, fined $165; Chad J. Spring, 26, Battle Ground, Washington, May 25, 84/55 zone, fined $265; James E. French, 58, Terrebonne, Aug. 5, 71/55 zone, fined $165; Jer- emy E. Lien, 45, Salem, July 9, 72/55 zone, fined $140. Exceeding speed limit: Tyler R. Cornell, 34, Mt. Vernon, Washington, July 29, 45/25 zone, fined $165; Matthew M. Phlaum, 34, Baker City, July 8, 78/65 zone, fined $265; Sarah L. LeClaire, 40, Prairie City, March 12, 76/55 zone, fined $165; Tommy J. Skiens, 73, John Day, July 16, 35/25 zone, fined $115; Clayton L. Hughet, 26, Seneca, July 13, 75/65 zone, fined $165; Gregory A. Wells, 61, Moses Lake, Washington, July 20, 39/25 zone, fined $165; Hernan C. Mendoza, 41, Pasco, Washington, July 13, 75/60 zone, fined $225. Driving uninsured: James R. Morris, 48, Stockton, Califor- nia, July 18, fined $265; Cher- ryl A. Rankin, 50, Mt. Vernon, March 12, fined $265. Failure to use safety belt: Lori Moodie-Cotta, 18, John Day, June 1, fined $115. Careless driving—accident: Jay J. Moore, 24, John Day, July 24, fined $440. On Aug. 7, the court granted a judgment for Ray Klein Inc., Professional Credit Ser- vice, against Shanley Cobb for $776.01. On Aug. 7, the court granted a judgment for Ray Klein Inc., Professional Credit Service, against Isaac A. Moore of Mt. Vernon for $1,048.82. On Aug. 7, the court granted a judgment for Ray Klein Inc., Professional Credit Service, against Andrew M. Johnson for $995.88. On Aug. 7, the court granted a judgment for Ray Klein Inc., Professional Credit Ser- vice, against Harlan Egli for $2,572.54. Oregon State Police Aug. 9: OSP conducted a traffic stop on a known sus- pended driver. During this con- tact, evidence of criminal activ- ity was observed. The driver consented to a search of the vehicle. The search yielded a .357 revolver in a hidden com- partment, user quantities of methamphetamine, two digital scales with methamphetamine residue, packaging material and other drug-related parapher- nalia. The driver also had two small daggers concealed. The driver, Steven L. Simmons, 41, is a convicted felon. Addition- ally, the driver had $360 cash on his person. The driver’s pas- senger, Kristy L. Freilinger, 40, of Creswell had a misdemeanor warrant for a probation violation out of Lincoln County. Lincoln County requested Freilinger be cited and released with a future court date. The vehicle was left with Freilinger. OSP trans- ported Simmons to the Grant County Jail where OSP lodged him for felon in possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of methamphetamine—com- mercial drug offense and felon in possession of a restricted weapon. OSP also issued Sim- mons citations for a driving while suspended violation and driving uninsured. Aug. 10: While completing a vehicle tow release, OSP con- ducted a computerized records check on Mackenzie R. Clark, 24, of Prairie City and learned that he had a warrant for his arrest. Dispatch called and con- firmed the arrest warrant, but due to the COVID-19 situa- tion OSP was asked to cite and release the subject. The subject was issued a citation to appear on Aug. 24 before the Grant County Justice Court for the arrest warrant. Aug. 11: OSP took Clif- ford L. Nelson, 39, into cus- tody without incident in Day- ville. Nelson had two felony arrest warrants for his arrest along with three Class A mis- demeanor arrest warrants out of Jackson County. Nelson had also absconded from Jackson County Probation Department. He was transported to the Grant County Jail and lodged on the warrants. Aug. 12: OSP was advised by Oregon Department of Transportation of a cold motor vehicle crash versus an elk on Highway 395C at milepost 34. ODOT told OSP no one was around the vehicle, and the crash had occurred sometime during the night. A check of Grant and Harney county dis- patch centers revealed no driv- ers reporting the crash or the disabled Chevrolet pickup. The vehicle was later towed from the scene by Frontier Towing as a hazard/abandoned vehicle. Aug. 13: OSP investigated a noninjury, two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 near milepost 174 in the city limits of Prairie City. A driver was issued a citation for failing to yield right of way at an uncontrolled intersection. Both units involved were driven from the scene. disorderly conduct on Canyon Boulevard. Aug. 14: Responded to a noninjury crash on Southeast First Street. Aug. 14: Cited Jessica A. Resch, 28, of Bend for driv- ing while suspended and for no insurance on Highway 26 near milepost 161. Aug. 15: Cited Ibrahim Jar- daneh, 47, of La Grande for speeding, 51/25 zone, on High- way 26. Aug. 15: Cited Ernest W. Dawson III, 45, of Pendleton for driving while suspended and no insurance at a business on West Main Street. Aug. 16: Received a report of theft on Ford Road. Aug. 16: Cited Natalia E. Yazzie, 28, of Canyon City for driving without a license. • Oregon State Police Aug. 14: Received a report of a rollover crash with no inju- ries on Highway 26 near mile- post 134.5. Aug. 14: Received a report of domestic dispute on High- way 26. Aug. 14: Advised of a motorist that needed assistance on Highway 395 near milepost 65. • Grant County Sheriff’s Office Aug. 10: Received a report of theft on Highway 26 in John Day. Aug. 11: Jamey A. Macke- bon, 41, of Seattle, Washing- ton, was arrested on a Grant County warrant on South Hum- bolt Street. Aug. 12: Received a report of an assault on North Johnson Street. Aug. 13: Received a report of a noninjury crash on North Main Street on Highway 26. Aug. 13: Received a report of theft in Prairie City. Aug. 14: Received a report of animal abuse on Dan’s Creek on Bates Highway. Aug. 14: Responded to a search for a 93-year-old woman with dementia on Highway 26. • John Day ambulance Aug. 10: Responded to an infant who was not breathing on Ingle Street. Aug. 14: Responded for a 23-year-old man who was vom- iting blood on Northwest Third Avenue. Aug. 15: Dispatched for a man with high temperature and high blood pressure on East Fifth Street. Aug. 15: Dispatched for a man with dizzy spells on Valley View Drive. Aug. 15: Responded for a 71-year-old woman with low blood pressure on South Bridge Street. Aug. 16: Along with Prairie City ambulance, responded for an 84-year-old man with stroke symptoms on North River Road. • Monument ambulance Aug. 10: Responded for a 54-year-old man with a reaction to a bee sting on Manny Neal Road. • Mt. Vernon Fire Aug. 14: Fire chief responded to a report of an ille- gal fire on Highway 26. • Granite fire Aug. 11: Responded to a wildfire in the Granite area. Dispatch John Day dispatch worked 201 calls during the week of Aug. 10-16, including: • John Day Police Department Aug. 10: Arrested Valerie N. Hendrix, 44, of Seneca on a Grant County warrant during a traffic stop on Highway 26 near milepost 166. Aug. 10: Cited Juan Vargas of John Day for maintaining a residence as a nuisance on Can- yon Boulevard. Aug. 12: Cited Sean C. McGee, 23, of John Day for Steel on the inside where it matters most. Shops Garages Commercial Industrial www.WSBNW.com 855 • 668 • 7211 Sandy, OR S199191-1 TOM CHRISTENSEN CHRISTENSEN TOM CONSTRUCTION (541) 410-0557 • (541) 575-0192 CCB# 106077 For all back t your o scho supplie ol s. 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