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A2 • Friday, February 22, 2019 | Cannon Beach Gazette | CannonBeachGazette.com Police incidents by the numbers Schermerhorn shares the data By CARA MICO For Cannon Beach Gazette Crime statistics in Can- non Beach in 2018 were, “pretty average” over- all, Chief Jason Schermer- horn said at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, with lots of weather-related inci- dents and false alarms. Of the 118 alarm calls, only one was in response to an actual burglary. While most minor offenses were down, total burglary reports increased from 10 incidents in 2017 to 15 last year. “Burglaries are higher than they’ve been in the past, but that’s cyclical,” Scher- merhorn said. Domestic disturbance calls were the highest they’ve been in six years, with 32 calls, more than dou- bling from 2017. The most signifi cant increase was for overnight camping warnings, going from fewer than 900 to over 1,300 occurrences, more than doubling since 2013. Cannon Beach Police Chief Jason Schermerhorn presented the department’s 2018 annual report to the Cara Mico Police Chief Jason Schermerhorn and emergency manager Mike Myers at the Cannon Beach City Council meeting Feb. 6. City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Crime statistics saw some drops. The rate of minors in possession of marijuana was the lowest in 20 years with only one incident in 2018 — down from 24 incidents in 2017 Police saw a drop of driving while under the infl u- ence of intoxicants arrests in 2018, with fi ve reported, down from 29 in 2017. Traffi c warnings and cita- tions were also down over 40 percent. There were no reports of counterfeiting — a prob- lem that brought six reported incidents in 2017. Traffi c violations, motor vehicle thefts and assaults all declined since the previous year; police reported no inci- dents of homicide, robbery or arson in 2018. Feb. 1 Feb. 2 12:17 p.m., Police head- quarters: A reporting par- ty from Swanson Health Products in Fargo, North Dakota, tells police a per- son named “John” called their offi ces over 100 times, making obscene comments. Caller ID indi- cated “John” was using a phone with a local prefi x. Police say the calls are not coming from a local land- line, and when tried, the number goes directly to an automated voicemail system. 6:32 a.m., Highway 101: A driver whose vehicle went into a ditch was pulled out by a tow truck. No injuries were reported. Feb. 3 8:59 p.m., Broadway: Po- lice assist Seaside police with a male subject re- ported to be attempting to start fi ghts outside bars in Seaside. 11:50 p.m., Highway 101: A courtesy ride was given to a woman who said she didn’t feel comfortable Police used force in seven cases, about half the number reported the prior year. Most involved the threat of the use of a taser; none resulted in complaints against the department. Community outreach events grew in scope with the hiring of community ser- vice offi cer Jenny Thomp- son-Kiefer. The introduction of the Coastal Community Festival in May, a partner- ship with the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce and other groups, joins Tip-A- Cop, the Safety Fair and Shop with a Cop, and coor- dination of the Sandcastle Parade. Other new hires include Cody Dietel, Jake Anderson, Josh Utley and reserve offi - cer Christian Salinas. Emergency manager MEMORIALS Saturday, March 9 Mike Myers joined the city in January. Myers served as Portland fi re chief for sev- eral years and is already enjoying Cannon Beach and spending time exploring the community. The city’s canine offi - cer, Gunner, has been hard at work, Schermerhorn said, with a January discovery of a pound of methamphetamine concealed in a vehicle in Seaside. Future plans for the chocolate Labrador retriever include search-and-rescue training and a new vehi- cle with specialized cooling fans. Both are slated for this year. In other City Council news: • Bob Lundy was appointed to a four-year term on the Farmers Market Com- mittee. Lundy, who recently termed out of the Planning Commission, has been a long-time volunteer of the committee and advocate for the market. • The City Council approved a resolution to adopt a new solid waste ordinance, amending the city code as part of the con- tract renewal with Recol- ogy Western Oregon Inc. The new 20-year agreement franchise agreement is simi- lar to the prior agreement but includes more fl exibility and a modifi ed fee schedule. MOORE, Wanda Mae — Celebration of life at 1 p.m., Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 320 First Ave. in Sea- side; reception follows at the American Legion, 1216 S. Hemlock St. in Cannon Beach. Moore, 70, of Manzanita, formerly of Seaside, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at home. Waud’s Funeral Home in Tillamook was in charge of the arrangements. CANNON BEACH FIRE RESPONSE The Cannon Beach Fire Department responded to seven calls this week. On Thursday, Jan. 31 at 11:20, they responded to an emergency medical call. On Friday, Feb. 1, at 7:20 p.m., fi refi ghters were dispatched for a lift assist in Arch Cape. On Saturday, Feb. 2, at 6:37 a.m., volunteers Cannon Beach Gazette Cannon Beach fi refi ghters at a training session. CANNON BEACH POLICE LOG driving on snow-covered refused a fi eld sobriety Feb. 8 test as well as the drug roads. Feb. 4 7:59 a.m., Beach: A dog who bit someone is lodged for observation. The victim wished the bite documented, but de- clined medical attention. Feb. 5 10:01 p.m., Holladay Drive: A person is arrested and charged with driving while under the infl uence of intoxicants, as well as defective lighting and expired plates. Driver Feb. 6 3:20 a.m., Highway 101 and Avenue S: Police re- quested by Seaside police regarding a report of mul- tiple males fi ghting; sub- jects cleared prior to Can- non Beach police arrival. 12:42 a.m., Roosevelt: Po- lice assist Seaside police with the canine unit on a call out. 5:30 p.m., Spruce Court: Telephone harassment is reported. Feb. 7 Feb. 9 2:15 p.m., Tolovana Park: A subject is warned for over- night camping. 9:51 a.m., Second and Beach: A sick person is at- tended to. test and was noticeably impaired. A warrant was granted and a blood draw conducted. 4:35 p.m., Highway 101: A woman walking along the highway is off ered a cour- tesy ride. Feb. 10 4:52 a.m., Highway 101: Police assist Seaside po- lice with a male subject said to have broken into the business Highway420; a foot chase ensued. 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