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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 6, 2002 Sheriff's Report The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reports handling the following business: Jan. 1: MCSO, Oregon State Police received a report from a caller that she heard loud banging noises by her shed. Officers were unable to locate any suspects. -M CSO deputy cited Salv ador Jimenez Toledo, 46, for Driving while License Suspended I, No Insurance. The vehicle was impounded. -Boardm an Police Dept, officer cited Dean Laroy Staten, 36, for DU11 (BAC .16), Driving while License Suspended and No Insurance. -MCSO received a report of a fire alarm at M J’s Motel in Boardman. Kids set off the fire alarm. The manager reset the alarm. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, received an hang-up 911 call from Boardman. Officers were unable to locate any suspects. -H eppner Police Dept, received a hang-up 911 call from a residence in Heppner. It was determined all was okay and the house was locked up. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, officers cited Alejandro Rodriguez Madrigal, for DUII (BAC .23). The vehicle was impounded. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, received a hang-up 911 call from Boardman. Upon call-back, the subject said no one called 911. The person had slurred speech and background noises were heard. It was possibly a MIP party. It was determined all was okay. -M CSO deputy cited Claudine Alice Deiro Velasquez, 21, for No Operator’s License, No Insurance. The vehicle was towed. -MCSO deputy cited Richard Grant Monette, 61, for Exceeding the Maximum Speed Limit, 89 mph in a 65 mph zone. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, received a report from a caller in Boardman the five or six kids with bb gun9 were shooting at targets. The BPD had been called out to that residence before; at that time one gun was taken away and the subject was told not to get another one. -MCSO received a report that three juveniles were discharging two shotguns (shooting them in the air) in the city limits. -MCSO received a report of a custody issue in Irrigon. The caller reported that his ex-wife would not return their daughters and he has legal custody. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, officers cited Isidro Isalas- Sanchez, 26, after the subject ran into a building in Boardman. The subject was cited for No O p erato r’s License and No Insurance. The vehicle was impounded. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Irrigon that money was stolen from her purse which was in her vehicle at the Irrigon 76 station. -MCSO received a hang-up 911 call from a residence in Irrigon. On recontact a juvenile spoken to said all was okay. It was confirmed that all was okay; a number was misdialed. -MCSO received a report of a gunshot or small explosion in Irrigon. The noise came from a burn barrel in the area. Joe Chapelle was cited by the Irrigon Fire Dept, for an illegal bum. -MCSO, Colum bia Basin Electric Co-op received a report of a power outage. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Irrigon of a loud popping noise. The same popping noise was heard in the area a few weeks earlier. The noise was coming from the Washington side of the river. Jan. 2: MCSO received a request for a welfare check from a caller in Pendleton to check on his daughter in Irrigon who was supposed to be have been in contact with him. The subject called back and said he contacted his daughter and everything was okay. -O regon State Police received a report of a pickup with a travel trailer driving 80+ mph and passing other vehicles. -MCSO received a report of a vehicle stolen in December from an 1-84 eastbound off-ramp. It was determined the theft occurred in LaGrande. -O regon State Police received a report from a caller he was involved in a two-semi motor vehicle accident. There were no injuries but the road was partially blocked. -MCSO deputy cited Lisa Kaylene Avina, 33, of Angwin, CA for Violation o f the Basic Rule, 77 mph in a 55 mph zone. -MCSO, Irrigon ambulance received a relayed message from the Hermiston Police Dept, that they had received a fourth party call of a female with chest pains in Irrigon. -M CSO, Boardm an Ambulance received a request for an ambulance from a 91-year-old female in Boardman who was having heart problems, shortness o f breath and was dizzy. The patient was transported to Good Shepherd M edical Center in Hermiston. -MCSO deputy arrested David A llen Ryan, 34, for Probable Cause charge of Theft I. He was lodged at the Umatilla County Jail. -M CSO, Boardm an Fire Dept, received a report of a fire in the garbage container behind C&D Restaurant in Boardman. It was determined to be a controlled bum. Dec. 16: MCSO received a report that John Eric Reddick II, 30, was cited for DUII (BAC . 12 ). -B oardm an Police Dept, cited a male juvenile for Violation of the Basic Rule, 50 mph in a 40-mph zone. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, received a report from the Boardman Texaco of a possible domestic situation involving two males and one female. The parties were separated. -M CSO, Boardm an City Crew, Boardman Fire Chief, Cascade Gas Co. received two reports from a callers in Boardman that a w ater main break had occurred and washed out half of a road and there was 3" o f water. C ascade Gas responded as there was a new gas line in the area that may have been damaged. -MCSO deputy cited Clifford Gary Olsen, 57, for Violation of the Basic Rule, 72 mph in a 55- mph zone. -Oregon State Police Game Dept, received a report from a caller in Boardman that while at the park he found a beaver that had been stuck and was possibly injured. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Boardman that someone threw a beer bottle through their window while they were gone. -MCSO received a report of loud music at a residence in Boardman. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Boardman of hunters on property behind a residential area, shooting toward the houses and domestic animals. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Irrigon that a vehicle that had been trespassing tore up irrigation pipe the previous night. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Irrigon that her cat had been killed sometime the previous night, possibly by a dog. -MCSO received a report of an audible alarm at a residence in Boardman. It was determined all was okay; the house was clear and the alarm reset. -MCSO received a report of an alarm at the Irrigon Clinic. It was determined all was okay; the building was secure. -MCSO received a report of a brand-new mattress for a child’s bed found on Highway 207. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Irrigon o f a bicycle stolen som etim e the previous night. -MCSO received a report of a fire alarm at Sam Boardman Elementary School in Boardman. It was a false alarm. -B oardm an Police Dept, officer cited Joel Mendez for U nreasonable Sound Amplification. -MCSO deputy cited Jerry Pruiett for Violation of the Basic Rule, 75 mph in a 55-mph zone. -Heppner Police and Fire depts. received a report o f a outbuilding structure on fire in Heppner. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, received a report o f a possible MIP party in Boardman. There was no MIP party. -MCSO received a report of an unattended fire in Irrigon. It was determined all was okay. -MCSO deputy cited Joseph Aaron Steinbruck for Violation of the Basic Rule, 75 mph in a 55- mph zone. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, officers cited Richard Marcelle Erevia for DUII (BAC .16), Excessive N oise, No O p erato r’s License and No Insurance. The vehicle was impounded. -MCSO received a report of information from a caller in Irrigon who was to be evicted at midnight. H er law yer was to file an extension the next day, so she reported she will wait to move out. -MCSO received a report from C entral Red Apple in Heppner that a male subject left his wallet at the store. -MCSO received a report of a construction trailer broken into and a generator and hand com pactor stolen som etim e during the end of December. -MCSO received a request from a subject to file a complaint against a neighbor for driving recklessly in the neighborhood. -MCSO received a request for assistance from a male subject who has a restraining order against him but who wanted to go to a residence and pick up personal belongings. -MCSO cited Earl Dawson Bonner for Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver (x2). -O regon State Police received a report of a fully-loaded semi that was disabled and blocking the westbound lane of I- 84. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, received a report from a caller in Irrigon that she was being knocked down and thrown out of the house. The phone call was cut off. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, received a report of two vehicles speed racing on Wilson Road from the g o lf course. Officers were unable to locate the vehicles. Jan. 3: MCSO received a report that Isidrio Islas Sanchez was cited for No O p erato r’s License and No Insurance. The vehicle was impounded. -MCSO received a report from the owner of a construction company of the theft of additional tools. DEADLINE EXTENSION “Morrow C ounty M oods” - A Q uilt Block C o n test deadline is ex ten d ed from Feb. 8 th to Feb. 2 5 th The con test is co-sponsored by tw o Heppner m erchants: Fabrics, Etc. - 676-5241 and Q u itter’s Round-Up - 676-8282 E ntry fo rm s and co n test rules m ay be p ick ed up a t eith er business All skill levels are encouraged to enter... 7 great prizes available! It doesn't tafe long to mafy one block] -H eppner Police Dept, received a request for officer contact from a caller in Heppner regarding an on-going dog problem. -Irrigon Fire Dept, received a report of an illegal bum. -MCSO received a report that a boxer dog had been stolen. The caller wanted the information logged in case the dog was found. -MCSO received a report of two large strobe lights seen about 20 miles west o f the caller’s residence. The caller was advised they were possibly the w indmills going up in Gilliam County. -MCSO received a hang-up 911 call from Boardman. On recontact, the person advised that a number was misdialed. -O regon State Police received a report of a vehicle off 1-84 westbound with a female subject attempting to wave down vehicles. -O regon State Police received a report of a disabled vehicle on 1-84 with a male drivei. It may have been the same vehicle as the previous report. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, received a request for a welfare check on a woman the caller had been unable to contact. It was determined the resident was not at home. Jan. 4: M CSO, O regon State Police, Boardman ambu lance received a report of a one- vehicle rollover on 1-84 west bound. Hermiston ambulance was dispatched. One subject was injured. Hermiston ambu lance transported the patient. -MCSO, Oregon State Po lice received a report of a motor vehicle accident. It was a non injury, non-blocking accident. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, received a report from the Boardman Texaco of a male sub ject who fueled his vehicle with out paying. -Boardman Police Dept, of ficer cited Daniel James Daltoso, 35, for Failure to Renew. -OSP, ODOT received report of a large boulder in the middle of the lane on 1-84. -M CSO, H eppner Police Dept, received a report from a caller in Lexington that he is hav ing trouble with his tenant. -MCSO, Hermiston Police Dept, received a report from a caller in Irrigon that her husband had assaulted her the previous night and took her vehicle. The incident occurred in Hermiston. -Boardman Police Dept, of ficer cited Joseph Ray Coyle, 22, for Furnishing Alcohol to Minors. -MCSO deputy cited a Brittney A. Crist, 18, for No Op erator’s License and Failure to Use Seatbelt. -MCSO received a request from Irrigon Sentry Market for a deputy to stop by and pick up nonsufficient funds checks. -MCSO deputy cited Keith E. Elward, 23, for Careless Driving. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, received a report from a caller in Irrigon that her boyfriend struck her with an axe. She did not need m edical attention. Patrick Joe, 36, was arrested for Assault IV Domestic and Men acing. He was lodged at the Umatilla County Jail with $ 12,000 bail. -MCSO received a report from a deputy of a suspicious ve hicle at the end of California Lane in Irrigon. -MCSO received a report of an abandoned vehicle on High way 730 and Patterson Ferry Road. It appeared as if the vehi cle was “hot wired.” Jan. 5: MCSO deputy ar rested Kevin Martin, 19, on a Morrow County warrant for Fail ure to Pay Fine/Driving while Li cense Suspended. He was lodgedroofed Jan. 6: Boardman Police Dept, officer cited David Hancock, 39, for DUII (BAC .14). -MCSO received a report from a deputy of a subject trying to elude on foot in Irrigon. Offic ers were unable to locate the sub ject. -MCSO deputy gave a ride to a female subject. -M CSO, H eppner Police Dept, received a report from a caller in Heppner that the male subject who had trespassed on his property last night was back this morning. While on the line, an of ficer received an additional call advising of a possible domestic situation in progress at the ad dress. William Jay Devin, 40, was arrested for Criminal Trespass 1 (x2), and for w arrants from LaGrande for Failure to Appear/ Driving while License Suspend ed and Failure to Appear/Desch. Work Crew. He was lodged at the Umatilla County Jail with $ 10,000 bail. -MCSO received a request for deputy contact from a caller in Boardman regarding a restrain ing order and picking up his per sonal belongings. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, received a report from a caller in Boardman regarding neighbors fighting and a female “flipping out”. -MCSO, Oregon State Police received a report of a vehicle on 1-84 eastbound in the Boardman area that was swerving all o v e r, the road. at the Umatilla County Jail. -MCSO, Boardman Police Dept, received a report from a caller in Boardman that she heard noises outside her residence. An officer investigated. -MCSO deputy arrested Marilyn Jane Lienig, 49, for a Washington warrant for Theft and Trafficking in Stolen Property. She was lodged at the Umatilla County Jail with $50,000 bail. -MCSO received a report from a caller in Irrigon that two horses that don’t belong to her are in her pasture. -Boardman Police Dept, re ceived a report from a caller of a vehicle that spun its tires and threw gravel. The caller wanted the driver warned not to do that. -MCSO received a report from lone o f a suspicious, scruffy-looking male driving a dark-colored vehicle. -MCSO, Oregon State Police received a report from a caller at the Boardman Texaco that a ve hicle drove off without paying for $10 of gasoline. -Heppner Police Dept, re ceived a request for officer con tact in Heppner regarding a male subject going to the caller’s house after he was asked not to. -MCSO deputies arrested Delfino Juarado Jimenez, 38, on an Irrigon Justice Court warrant for Failure to Appear/Driving while License Suspended and Driving Uninsured, and cited for Driving while License Suspend ed and Driving Uninsured. He was lodged at the Umatilla County Jail with $6,000 bail. -M CSO, H eppner Police Dept, received a request for of ficer contact in Heppner regard ing the welfare of a male subject. -MCSO received a report from a caller in lone that his ex- wife had called him two more times that night. He related that there is a restraining order against her. M O LLY (A G E SO) is from Eightmile; and then she went off and traveled for awhile. She came back with a smile because she decided It would be a thrill to become Mrs. Rill, and to farm; now she’s a school marm. All was fine for twenty-some years, but now our Molly is in tears, because the poor lady has gone OVER THE HILL! H A P P Y B IR T H D A Y fro m y o u r fa m ily a n d frie n d s “FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS” MATHENY BENEFIT Sat., Feb. 16 at 5:30pm Hermiston Community Center Dinner • Auction • Entertainment SO C IA L HOUR 5:30 pm • PRIME RIB DINNER 6:30 pm Entertainment will be provided by singer and songwriter Lindy Gravelle! Tickets- $25/ dinner Make all C hecks payable to: BPOE #358 Special C haritable Fund Donations can be m ailed to: Friends Helping Friends PO Box 381 Lexington, OR 97839 ______________________________ _ . Hermiston: Heppner: Pendleton: Lexington: TICKET OUTLETS: RoeMarks and Wilcox Furniture Gardner's Men's Wear Milarkey's and Loftus Jewelers Morrow County Grain Growers For info 1-800-452-7396 or 541-989-8221 AUCTION 7: 30 pm • Pheasant Hunting Packages • Deer Hunting Packages • Steamboat Springs, Colorado Ski Vacation (5 nights/6 person) • Puerto Vallarta Trip ( I week/6 person) • Weekend Golf Packages/Lodging • Browning 7min Collector's Ritle Limited Edition • Farm-City Pro-Rodeo Box Seats • Pendleton Round-Up Saturday Tickets • PBR Tickets • Scaly Posturepedic Bed • 100X Black Stetson Hat • Rich Boyer Hand-tooled Saddle • Portland Yacht Club Cruise • 1986 Cadillac (loaded) • OSU Football Tickets • U of O Football Tickets • 50 Tamarack Poles • 500 Gallons of Round-Up • 20 Tons of Hay • Sun River Vacation • Jet Boat Trip • Ostrich Boots • Quarter Horse Breeding • Bothum Custom-made Hearth • Century Wire Welder • Pendleton Blankets • Fishing Trips • Much more... Dave Matheny. a local a rea'farmer, was injured September 9, 2001 in a horseback riding accident. \ll donations and proceeds from this event will help with the many projects underway to help bring him home. We invite you and your friends to join u s for this worthwhile event.