NEWS
MyEagleNews.com
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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
Sept. 9: Charges of unau-
thorized use of a vehicle and
unlawful entry into a motor
vehicle against David A.
McCanna, 56, of Redmond
were dismissed as part of a civil
compromise.
Sept. 28: Bucky Allan
Breck was found guilty of vio-
lating his probation for pos-
session or use of methamphet-
amine. Breck’s probation was
extended by one year or until
certain conditions were met.
He was ordered to serve 120
days in jail, with credit for
time served since his last arrest
and the possibility of credit
for completing a treatment
program of at least 90 days.
He was ordered to enter an
approved inpatient treatment
program by Oct. 25. If he com-
pletes the program, any remain-
ing jail time will be vacated and
his probation will end.
Oct. 8: Michael Dean Gib-
son, 57, appeared by phone
for a sentencing hearing after
pleading guilty on Sept. 28 to
charges of harassment and fur-
nishing alcohol to someone
under 21, both misdemean-
ors. Gibson was sentenced to
24 months’ probation, 40 hours
of community service or work
crew time, and 10 days in jail on
each count, with the sentences
to be served concurrently. He
was also fined $100 for each
count. As a condition of proba-
tion, Gibson is to have no con-
tact with any minor female other
than immediate family mem-
bers residing with him.
Oct. 11: Robert Lewis
Crosby II was found guilty of
violating his probation for a
second-degree theft conviction
from August 2020. The court
ruled that Crosby had failed
to notify his probation offi-
cer of a change of residence,
failed to complete his commu-
nity service work, failed to pay
his financial obligations and
failed to complete a behavior
modification course. He was
ordered to serve 30 days in
jail, with credit for time served
since his arrest on this charge,
and pay his outstanding fines
within one year of his release.
All other conditions remain
in place. His probation was
extended to Oct. 10, 2023, and
he was warned that his proba-
tion will be revoked if he com-
mits another violation.
Grant County Sheriff
The Grant County Sheriff’s
Office reported the following
for the week ending Oct. 6:
Concealed handgun licenses:
4
Average inmates: 12
Bookings: 11
Releases: 9
Arrests: 3
Citations: 0
Fingerprints: 3
Civil papers: 9
Warrants processed: 5
Assistance/Welfare check: 1
Search and Rescue: 1
Grant County Justice
Court
The Grant County Justice
Court reported the following
for the week ending Oct. 6:
Traffic citations: 10
Violation crimes: 1
Misdemeanors: 1
Small claims/civil: 0
Hearings held: 12
Persons on probation: 39
Community service
hours: 0
License suspensions: 14
To collections/DOR: 54
Warrants issued: 3
Violation of speed limit:
James Michael Valdez, 25,
San Jose, California, Sept. 22,
48/35 zone, fined $165; Timo-
thy Shaune Jackson, 35, Red-
mond, Sept. 24, 82/65 zone,
fined $265.
Violation of the basic rule:
Austin Angel Palmer, 31,
Bend, Sept. 6, 80/55 zone,
fined $265; Gary Dean Dol-
mage, 57, Grants Pass, Sept.
16, 82/55 zone, fined $265;
Donald L. Cato, 73, Med-
ford, Sept. 16, 73/55 zone,
fined $165; Melissa J. Web-
ster, 81, Walla Walla, Washing-
ton, Sept. 21, 75/55 zone, fined
$165; Randy Lynn Smith, 69,
Weiser, Idaho, Sept. 27, 75/55
zone, fined $165; Nancy Lynn
Campbell, 62, Baker City, Sept.
22, 73/55 zone, fined $165;
Michael A. Borden, 34, Red-
mond, Sept. 21, 80/55 zone,
fined $265; Adam Byran Cad-
dock, 28, Roseburg, Sept. 13,
62/35 zone, fined $265.
Open container: Jackie M.
Speed, 50, Athena, Sept. 24,
fined $265.
Oct. 6: In an eviction pro-
ceeding, Christy Phillips, 60,
was ordered to vacate her res-
idence at 222 S. McHaley Ave.
in Prairie City and return the
premises to Elaine Thompson.
Phillips was ordered to pay a
judgment of $243.
Oct. 7: In an eviction pro-
ceeding, Sammy Guy, 41, and
Natasha Guy, 46, were ordered
to vacate 677 W. Main St.,
space 140, in John Day and
return the premises to River-
side Mobile Home Park. The
Guys were ordered to pay a
judgment of $243.
Oregon State Police
Sept. 28: After stopping
a tan Chevrolet Tahoe for a
possible traffic violation on
County Road 62 near Prai-
rie City at about 12:30 a.m., a
trooper arrested both occupants
of the pickup. The driver, Jere-
miah James Alsop, 40, of John
Day, was arrested on a misde-
meanor warrant out of Harney
County and a misdemeanor
charge of driving with a sus-
pended license. The passenger,
Tyler Duane Dehiya, 28, of Mt.
Vernon, was arrested on three
Grant County felony warrants
and one felony warrant from
the Oregon State Parole Board.
Sept. 28: A trooper
responded at 10:55 a.m. to a
report of an elk carcass dumped
behind Prairie Wood Products
in Prairie City. The trooper
found a partially decomposed
cow elk wrapped in a white
tarp. The quarters and back-
straps had been removed and
there was a possible wound on
the jaw, but the trooper could
not determine whether the elk
had been roadstruck or shot.
Investigation discontinued.
Sept. 29: At 3:14 p.m. a
trooper responded to single-ve-
hicle rollover crash involving a
green Toyota Corolla on High-
way 395C near milepost 6.
The driver, Thomas Harry Ste-
phens, 60, suffered minor inju-
ries but declined medical trans-
port. The car was towed and
Stephens was cited for careless
driving.
Oct. 2: At 4:38 p.m., troop-
ers responded to Highway 26
near milepost 161 for a report
of an elderly man slumped
over the wheel of a gray Chrys-
ler 300. The 84-year-old Salem
man appeared to be suffering a
medical event. The doors were
locked, so entry was forced
through a window. The man
was treated at the scene by
paramedics, and the driver was
transported by family members
to Blue Mountain Hospital for
evaluation.
Oct. 5: At 8:45 a.m. a
trooper responded to Com-
munity Counseling Solutions/
Grant County Health Depart-
ment for a report of a domestic
assault in the parking lot. The
suspect was taken into cus-
tody after reportedly becom-
ing combative. Glenn Ross,
57, was charged by John Day
police with fourth-degree
assault (domestic violence)
and harassment. Ross was
charged by the trooper with
disorderly conduct and resist-
ing arrest.
Oct. 5: A trooper responded
to Northwest First Avenue in
John Day just after 10 a.m.
Lori Moodie-Cotta, 19, of John
Day was arrested on a charge
of fourth-degree assault.
Dispatch
John Day dispatch worked
169 calls from Oct. 4 to Oct.
10, including:
• John Day Police
Department
Oct. 5: Responded with
Oregon State Police to a
domestic violence report on
First and Canton and arrested
Lori Moodie-Cotta, 19, of John
Day for fourth-degree assault.
Oct. 5: Responded to a
report of criminal mischief on
West Main Street.
Oct. 7: Responded to Step
Forward for a report of fraud.
Oct. 7: Cited Ahmadbahi
Vahora-Sarfarj, 36, of Lacy,
Washington, for speeding on
Highway 26 near milepost 163.
Oct. 8: Responded to a
report from the Leathers gas
station of a subject who drove
off with gasoline hose still
attached to their vehicle.
Oct. 9: Responded to a
report of theft at Subway.
• Grant County Sheriff’s
Office
Oct. 5: Arrested Christo-
pher Hoppe, 38, of John Day
on Humbolt for outstanding
warrants from Grant and Crook
counties.
Oct. 5: Responded with
John Day Police, John Day
Ambulance and Oregon State
Police to a 911 call for a
female, 57, with lacerations to
her fingers on East Main Street
and arrested Duane Ross, 57,
of Prairie City for assault and
domestic violence.
Oct. 5: Responded to a bur-
glar alarm on Highway 19.
Oct. 7: Responded to Nans
Rock Road for a livestock
complaint.
Oct. 8: Responded with
Dayville Fire Department,
U.S. Forest Service and Forest
Service law enforcement to a
report of a pickup fire on Fields
Creek Road.
Oct. 8: Responded to a
report of break-in on Front
Street.
Oct. 8: Was advised of pos-
sible domestic violence on Cot-
tonwood Street.
Oct. 8: Grant County Jail
was advised of a request for
contact from a mental health
facility.
Oct. 8: Received a driving
complaint near the Outpost Bar
and Grill on Main Street.
Oct. 8: Arrested Jeremiah
James Alsop, 30, of John Day
on a Grant County Warrant on
Humbolt Street.
Oct. 8: Advised of a harass-
ment complaint on Pine Creek
Road.
Oct. 8: Responded to a report
of break-in on Front Street.
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• Oregon State Police
Oct. 7: Assisted a motorist
on Highway 26.
Oct. 8: Received a report of
illegal hunting in Greenhorn.
Oct.8: Received a report of
illegal hunting in Spray.
• John Day ambulance
Oct. 5: Responded to Hum-
bolt for a male, 53, who cut his
foot on broken glass.
Oct. 5: Responded to High-
way 26 for a male, 52, with a
diabetic problem.
Oct. 7: Responded to High-
way 26 for a female, 86, who
had fallen down.
Oct. 7: Responded to High-
way 26 for a report of a possi-
ble stroke.
Oct. 7: Responded to South
Canyon Boulevard for a medi-
cal alarm.
Oct. 7 Responded to Hum-
bolt Street for a female, 91,
with flu-like symptoms.
Oct. 8: Paged to West
Main Street for an 87-year-old
female.
Oct. 8: Responded with
John Day Police for a female,
91, with rapid pulse, high blood
pressure and chest pain.
Oct. 8: Responded to High-
way 395 in front of Grant
Union High School for an acci-
dent with injuries.
Oct. 8: Transported a
male, 17, with rib pain in
front of Grant Union High
School.
Oct.9: Dispatched to Green
Acres Lane for a female, 72,
with breathing problems.
Oct. 9: Dispatched to West
Main Street for an 82-year-old
female who fell.
Oct. 10: Responded to
West Main Street for a female,
65, with chest pain and
lightheadedness.
• Long Creek Fire
Department
Oct. 10: Responded to East
Main Street for an electrical
fire.
• U.S. Forest Service
Oct. 8: Report of a possi-
ble forest fire on Highway 395
South.
Oct. 9: Received a report of
smoke from D Avenue, but was
a prescribed burn southeast of
Seneca.
• Oregon Fish and Wildlife
Oct.9: Received a report
of a redtail hawk that needed
transport to a refuge.
• Canyon City Public
Works
Oct. 6: Responded to a bro-
ken water line near a residence
on East Main Street.
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You get a page on the Chamber’s website
(which is currently being updated and
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You can participate in the Chamber’s
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At our last board meeting, the Chamber
Board decided to join the booster clubs
for our County High Schools. We are
having banners made for each community
to support and encourage our high school
students and athletes.
Don’t forget, Business Enhancement
Grants and Transient Room Tax Grants
are available.
Stay healthy and safe!
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A Redmond man is facing
charges of forcible rape and
seven other sex crimes in Grant
County Circuit Court.
Sae Hoon Kang, 27, was
arraigned before Judge Robert
S. Raschio on Thursday, Oct.
7, and charged with first-degree
rape, third-de-
gree
rape,
four counts
of fourth-de-
gree
sod-
omy and two
counts of sec-
ond-degree
Sae Hoon
sex abuse.
Kang
All
the
crimes
are
alleged to have happened in
Grant County on or about Oct.
6. The alleged victim, who is not
identified in court documents,
is a 15-year-old girl who Kang
allegedly knew through social
media.
The most serious charge,
first-degree rape, is a Mea-
sure 11 offense with a man-
datory minimum sentence of
eight years and four months on
conviction.
According to Grant County
District Attorney Jim Carpenter,
Kang was located with the girl
at a local motel, where he was
arrested by officers from the
Oregon State Police and John
Day Police Department.
Carpenter will be the lead
prosecutor in the case with
assistance from Chief Deputy
District Attorney Riccola Voigt.
Strawberry Mountain Law
has been appointed to represent
Kang.
Kang was being held at the
Grant County Jail on $100,000
bail. His next scheduled court
appearance is a status check
hearing set for Oct. 20.
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