Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Columbia press. (Astoria, Or.) 1949-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 11, 2022)
The Columbia Press 2 February 11, 2022 Public safety calls Warrants • Warrant service, 1:16 a.m. Jan. 31, Warrenton Marina. Bianca M. Cordero, 23, of Ocean Park, Wash., was arrested on a warrant issued by Columbia County. Thefts and burglaries • Theft of aluminum, 7:49 p.m. Jan. 22, 400 block Seventh Av- enue. A caller reported five bags of cans were stolen from his side yard. • Theft from motor vehicle, 5:55 p.m. Jan. 31, 400 block North- east Skipanon Drive. A woman reported the theft of $2,500 in cash, plus a black purse with credit cards and documents was stolen from her vehicle. • Shoplifting, 9:30 p.m. Jan. 31, Walmart. Richard J. Simmons, 56, of Warrenton was cited for third-degree theft after he allegedly attempted to steal mer- chandise from the store. • Attempted theft, 11:45 a.m. Feb. 1, Ocean Crest Chevrolet. Some- one did $1871 in damage to a Toyota Tacoma while attempting to steal the catalytic converter and other parts. • Shoplifting, 8:44 p.m. Feb. 2, Walmart. An unknown person stole a computer, drone and water purifier valued at $880 and left in a white BMW with Wash- ington license plates. 4, Tractor Supply. Levi Carter Holland, 28, of Kelso, Wash., was cited for second-degree theft after he allegedly left the store without paying for $525 in merchandise. • Theft, 8:14 p.m. Feb. 3, Wal- greens. An unknown person stole 12 tanks of propane valued at $720 from the store. • Shoplifting, 7:35 p.m. Feb. 5, Walmart. Nicholas S. Shelton, 27, of Longview, Wash., was cited for second-degree theft and criminal mischief after he allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for $165 in merchandise, including shoes, clothes and jewelry. • Stolen vehicle, 5:47 a.m. Feb. 4, Shilo Inn parking lot. A person reported their gold Chevy Silvera- do 1500 was taken. • Shoplifting, 6:35 p.m. Feb. 4, Walmart. Tyler Lane MacDicken, 23, of Astoria was cited for sec- ond-degree theft after he alleged- ly attempted to leave the store without paying for $83 in clothes and shoes. • Shoplifting, 7:49 p.m. Feb. 4, Big 5 Sporting Goods. Raven Brianne Groat, 25, and Levi Carter Holland, 28, both of Kelso, Wash., were cited for second-de- gree theft after they allegedly left the store without paying for $623 in clothes and drove away in a black Honda Accord. Items were recovered after another theft half an hour later (see below). • Shoplifting, 8:15 p.m. Feb. Clatsop County’s only independent weekly newspaper Published by Clatsop County Media Services LLC Send news or address changes to: 5 N Highway 101 #500, Warrenton OR 97146 Cindy Yingst, Publisher/Editor (office@dblcy.net) 503-861-3331 Peggy Yingst, Advertising Director (ads-TheColumbiaPress@outlook.com) 503-861-3331 D.B. Lewis, Circulation Director (circulation@dblcy.net) 503-861-3331 Postage paid at the Warrenton Post Office All content copyrighted by Clatsop County Media Services LLC • Identity theft, 12:05 p.m. Feb. 6, Fred Meyer, Astoria Ford and Walmart. Clarissa A.N. Almofti, 21, of Astoria was arrested on suspicion of fraudulent use of a credit card and identity theft at Walmart. Michael Kein Perez, 33, of Astoria weas arrested on suspicion of fraudulent use of a credit card, identity theft, and second-degree theft at Fred Meyer. • Robbery, 7:54 p.m. Feb. 6, Walmart. Tyler Lane MacDick- en, 23, of Astoria was arrested on suspicion of robbery, two counts of theft, criminal mischief, assaulting a public safety officer, resisting arrest and escape after he allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for $283 in tools, cigarettes, beer, and clothes. He was booked at Clatsop County Jail. Suspicious circumstances and disturbances • Aggressive panhandling, 4:10 p.m. Jan. 27, Youngs Bay Plaza. Jens Simon Peel, 39, no known address, was arrested on suspi- cion of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest when he refused to move along. • Disturbance, 3:06 p.m. Feb. 5, Fred Meyer. Michael E. Glover, 53, no known address, was ar- rested on warrants issued by Polk County and Washington County. Traffic • Traffic stop, 9:27 p.m. Feb. 2, Southwest Second Street at Alder Avenue. Driver cited for driving while suspended and having no insurance. • Traffic stop, 10:38 p.m. Feb. 2, North Main Avenue at First Street. Driver cited for driving while suspended and having no insurance. • Hit-and-run collision, 2:51 p.m. Feb. 3, Home Depot parking lot. An unknown vehicle struck at Ford F15 pickup, causing $1,100 in damage. • Traffic stop, 11:06 p.m. Feb. 3, Marlin Avenue at Highway 101. Driver cited for driving while suspended. • Traffic stop, 7:25 p.m. Feb. 4, Highway 101 at Alternate High- way 101. Driver cited for having no operator’s license. • Speeding, 10:25 p.m. Feb. 4, Highway 101 near Camp Rilea. Driver cited for going 83 in a 55 mph zone. • Traffic stop, 5:38 a.m. Feb. 5, Marlin Avenue near Les Schwab. Driver cited for driving while sus- pended and having no insurance. • Traffic stop, 12:17 a.m. Feb. 7, Highway 101 at Neptune Drive. Driver cited for driving while suspended. Medical calls Medical response, 7:31 p.m. Feb. 4, 91100 block Highway 101. Medical response, 8:26 p.m. Feb. 4, 1400 block Southwest Oak Avenue. Medical response, 10:44 a.m. Feb. 6, Warrenton Grade School. Medical response, 12:03 p.m. Feb. 6, 700 block Marlin Ave. Medical response, 10:46 a.m. Feb. 7, 700 block Alternate Highway 101. Medical response, 6:13 p.m. Feb. 7, 200 block Southwest Alder Avenue. Medical response, 10:15 a.m. Feb. 8, 800 block King Salmon Street. Medical response, 6:05 p.m. Feb. 8, 33200 block Sunset Beach Lane. Medical response, 9:36 p.m. Feb. 8, 0-100 block Northeast Skipanon Drive. The week ahead Many public meetings are held virtually. Information on how to connect is posted on each entity’s website. Monday, Feb. 14 • Valentine’s Day. Remem- ber those you love with a note, a card, or another simple gesture. • Warrenton Parks Adviso- ry Board, 4 p.m., City Hall, 225 S. Main Ave. • Seaside City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 989 Broadway. Tuesday, Feb. 15 • Port of Astoria Commis- sion, 4 p.m., via Zoom. Wednesday, Feb. 16 • Clatsop County Commis- sion work session, 10 a.m., via GoToMeeting. • WomenHeart Support Group for those at risk of heart disease, 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. For info or link call 503-338-8435. Thursday, Feb. 17 • Countywide Veterans Breakfast, 8 a.m., Port Light Cafe at Camp Rilea, 33168 Pa- triot Way. Buffet breakfast $7. The county’s veteran services officer will be on hand. • Spruce Up Warrenton, 11:30 a.m., City Hall, 225 S. Main Ave. • Warrenton Community Center Board, 4 p.m., City Hall, 225 S. Main Ave. • Grief Support Group, 4:30 p.m., Columbia Memorial Hospital conference room A, 2111 Exchange St., Astoria. • Fort Stevens VFW & Aux- iliary, 7 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 66 S.W. Fourth St.
