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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 11,2013 Sheriff's Report Jul y 7: -H e p p n e r ambulance received a call regarding a 78-year-old female who was barely conscious but breathing. She got out of the hospital a couple of weeks ago from pneumonia. J u l y 8: -M C S O received a report that last weekend juveniles were ch a sin g a fte r deer, in vehicles, in the Heppner Cemetery. An extra patrol was requested. -A man in Irrigon called MCSO and advised his w ife w ouldn’t let him leave. Deputies responded and made contact with both parties; it was determined to be verbal only. -A man in Irrig o n advised that a male subject had left a th rea ten in g letter on his door. Deputy responded. -A man in H eppner reported that the house next door has been vacant and the yard is out of control and there is a rattlesnake in the yard and he is concerned about his grandchildren. -A man in H eppner advised MCSO that his neighbor was getting things out of the other neighbor's storage and throwing them into his own yard. The caller advised that this was the second time he had been over there that day; he was taking poles and other items and throwing them in the yard and the house is vacant, so it was unknown why he is throwing the items in the yard. A deputy m ade co n tact and the neighbor was supposed to be there doing some chores on the property. -A woman reported that there were people at the swimming pool in Heppner. She did not believe anyone should be there at that time of night; she thought it was a life guard because the doors were open. There were two people there that she could tell. She advised that she was concerned in case something should happen to them. J u l y 9: -A m an requested to talk to a deputy about going to a Heppner residence he was restrained from to get his belongings and turn the water off. -A woman in Boardman reported that a gun was stolen from her residence sometime in the past month. Stolen gun was entered into LEDS. -A woman in Irrigon called as advised that a male subject was assaulting her husband and she would like law enforcement to respond. MCSO and Irrigon am bulance resp o n d ed . A 52-year-old male was arrested by MCSO on charges o f A ssault IV, H arassm en t D o m estic Violence, and Disorderly Conduct II. -A caller in Heppner f reported that across from the museum a man was sleeping on the bench, fell off the bench and wasn’t moving. Caller though he was intoxicated but wasn't sure. A deputy responded and the subject was taken to a residence to sleep. Subject had fallen off the bench and had a cut on his shoulder; he was fine and refused medical. -Deputies in Boardman heard a gun shot. Subject was located during traffic stop and arrested for felon in possession of firearm. See following. -T ra v is E dm ond Samson, 32, was arrested by MCSO for Felon in Possession o f Firearm . Related to previous incident in which deputies heard gunshot. -A d eputy on 1-84 m ade c o n ta c t w ith a female asking if there was anywhere to sleep other than the westbound rest area. Female advised that it stinks there. J u l y I I : -M C S O received a report o f a suspicious vehicle out in a circle. Deputy advised lots of activity in the area, probably putting up hay. -A caller reported they observed a child driving a brown four-door in the Lexington area, a 12- or 13-year-old male. -A man in Irrigon called to report a trespasser on his property. David Ralph S tark w eath er, 51, was arrested on charges o f Criminal Trespass II. -MCSO arrested Jason Michael Garza, 23, on a Morrow County Circuit Court w arrant for probation violation. -A caller in Irrigon r e p o r te d th e y h e a rd gunshots north of the house, maybe two houses up. Third one ricocheted off some metal. July 12: -An MCSO deputy attempted to serve a warrant on Joshua James Kuta, 22, out of Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear on DUII, reckless driving. - A deputy attempted to serve a warrant on Lori L. Knudson, 54, showing three w arran ts: felony out o f MCSO, restricted out o f H e rm isto n PD and m isd e m ean o r out o f UCSO. Subject was arrested and lodged at Umatilla County Jail on Morrow County C ircuit Court warrant for Parole V io latio n /P o sessio n o f Methamphetamine, Irrigon Justice Court warrant for Failure to Appear/Assault and Disorderly Conduct, Umatilla County Circuit Court warrant for Failure to Appear/Driving While Suspended Misdemeanor, and Hermiston Municipal Court warrant for Contempt o f Court/D U II, Driving I While Suspended, Failure to Renew Registration and Driving Uninsured. -M C S O a r r e s t e d a 25-year-old female in Irrigon for failure to carry and present, with verbal w arnings for failure to maintain lane, failure to properly restrain a child, impeding traffic and driving uninsured. -A woman in Irrigon rep o rted sev eral items that were taken from a residence after her father’s passing, including a pickup, pisto l, tools and other miscellaneous items. -MCSO was advised by Pasco, WA PD that they had recovered a stolen ATV. July 13: -A caller from Irrigon advised MCSO that he saw a person going through the glass bin at the recycling drop-off. Caller stated he saw him take some things. -MCSO received a call from a man near Irrigon who reported black hatchback car behind him having road rage. Caller stated he got into an incident with the subjects earlier. Caller would be at Shell station Irrigon for contact; did not see the vehicle any longer. Harley David Williamson, 33, was cited for reckless d riv in g . C ody W ayne Connell, 22, was cited for reckless driving. -A woman in Heppner advised MCSO that renters abandoned the house and took the keys, lawn mower, weed eater and left a lot of garbage. She also found some suspicious items. She would like contact to turn over the items and find out what her options are. Deputy made contact with subjects and they advised that they would return the property. -T ra c e y E liz a b e th Samson, 29, was issued a citation for OAR 250-021- 0031 (personal watercraft operating rules). -M C S O w a s o u t with a boat tow ing too many people. A 41-year- old subject was issued a citation. -A man in H eppner called MCSO, concerned a b o u t s e e in g s e v e ra l people coming and going at the vacant lot across the highway. Caller made contact with one o f the people he knew while on the line; they were getting ready for a yard sale. -M C SO re sp o n d e d to a report o f a fight in progress in Irrigon. A verbal w arning was issued for disorderly conduct; subjects were advised that, if they wanted to w restle, they need to be out o f the street. Marion Preston Sager, 34, Benjamin Jay Sager, 30, and Kenneth Dean Beets, 31, were arrested for disorderly conduct. -Heppner ambulance responded to a call regarding a male near Lexington with his finger caught in the top of a grain elevator. July 16: -A man in Boardman called to advise police that he had been awakened by a loud noise; when he w ent outside, someone had driven through his neighbor’s fence and property. He advised that they had left a license plate on scene. ATL was put out for vehicle and possible driver. BPD responded and MCSO assisted in the call. -A man in Irrig o n advised MCSO that his car had been taken; requested phone contact as he was not currently at home. Caller later found his car and talked to the subject who took it for a joy ride. He does not wish to press charges or sign it stolen. -MCSO received a call from a woman in Irrigon who advised she had seen a dune buggy headed up Washington to First. It was bright blue and new, with a young kid and a passenger, d riv in g it all over the road and onto everyone’s property. N either driver nor passenger was wearing helmets. Both were young boys. Saw it yesterday at a red-roofed house with a third boy. -A man from Irrigon called MCSO to file a theft report on an Owen 3500- watt generator stolen back in February or March. -MCSO cited Marisa Yori Villanueva Montes, 21, for failure to obey a traffic control device. -A w o m an in the Heppner area called MCSO to re p o rt th a t aro u n d milepost 18 on Highway 207 there were some cows and calves out on the road. Area is open range. -A man travelling on 1-84 called to report a road- rage incident. A white Ford Bronco pulled in front of him, slammed on its brakes and threw something onto the coller’s vehicle. MCSO out o f p o sitio n , caller transferred to OSP. -A w om an in lone called to advise that she saw a p ick u p d riv in g very slowly southbound on Highway 74 and he stopped and discharged a firearm on her property. Caller did not approach the suspect. Suspect last seen southbound on Hwy. 74. -MCSO received two calls from the court house advising that a male subject was up at the courthouse; second caller indicated that he was starting to get agitated with the circuit court. Deputy contacted c o u rt p e rs o n n e l, who indicated subject left before the deputy arrived; he had been argum entative and accusatory but left when he saw personnel calling law enforcement. Subject stated he would return tomorrow morning. MCSO contacted DA to determine if subject should be trespassed from courthouse except for court- ordered business. Pending. -M C S O is s u e d a citation to M ichael Ray Snyder Jr., 42, for Driving While Suspended violation. -W illiam Raym ond Gibson, 46, for Driving While Suspended violation. -A man in H eppner called and stated that someone had shot a window out of a church parsonage on Cowins Street and he would like to report it. A deputy responded and took photos of the damage to the window. Due to the angle of the hole and the intervening shrubbery in front of the window, it appeared that whatever projectile struck the window came down at a 45 degree angle from east of the house. Probably not crim inal in nature; most likely accidental. For insurance purposes only. -M ale subject from earlier in the day was back in the co u rth o u se, not causing a disturbance at this time but they would like a deputy to respond. Deputy responded and was unable to locate the subject. -A woman in Irrigon called to report an arrow in her backyard, coming from the people who live directly to the south of them. -A man in H eppner called to advise MCSO that there was yelling and fighting going on about five houses down; they were using profanity and saying, “Don’t do this to me.” Deputy made contact and it was verbal only. July 17: - A woman in Heppner called MCSO to advise that she hears someone in her basement or upstairs; advised that she is home alone. Deputy searched house, no sign o f forced entry or other persons. Caller admitted taking oxycodone tablets that day as well as Ritalin and other medications. Also stated that she has Hepatitis C. Deputy unloaded 9 mm pistol carried by caller, advised her to keep it with round not in chamber and with safety on. -M C S O is s u e d a citation to Rebecca Nichole Webb, 24, for VSL 83/65. -MCSO cited Victoria Diane Bjorklund, 44, for VBR 73/55. -M CSO cited Jean Betty Remus, 56, for VBR 76/55. -A woman in Irrigon reported a car pulling up and parking in the road. A female got out of the car and walked to the single wide across the street and was looking in the house; then walked back to the car. Caller asked the woman if she needed help, the woman said no; said her name was I Willow Becker, and was w earing glasses, a blue shirt, and blue jeans. Car was a Geo Prism, light tan, and a different color on the driver side. Caller said that she walked into her house and when she came back, the female was gone. Caller thought this odd and would like the area checked out. J u l y 18: -M C S O arrested M iguel A ngel Gutierrez, 42, on charges o f assault IV - Domestic Violence. -A m ale in Irrig o n reported two trailers parked at the boat ramp that were being gutted; advises his night watchman saw them burning insulation last night. Caller would like a deputy to check it out, as he thinks it is probably illegal to burn the item s. The parties responsible were spoken to, and told that they have until noon to clean it up or be charged with Offensive Littering within 100 feet of a waterway. -MCSO was advised that Umatilla County Jail arrested Gary Dean Killion on a Morrow County Circuit Court warrant for Failure to Appear on Sexual Abuse II, Rape HI, Sodomy III and Sexual Abuse III. -Morrow County C ircuit C ourt called to advise that a dog had been barking all morning; it was com ing across on their court recordings. -A caller from Irrigon stated that he believed he saw a trailer that went missing five years ago. -MCSO was advised that a blue station-wagon- type car had been parked in front of the grocery store in Heppner for a few days and no one knew who it belonged to. C aller did not need co n tact, ju s t wanted to alert police in case it was stolen. Owner was contacted and the car moved. -M iguel Angel Gutierrez, 42, was arrested by MCSO on charges of A ssault IV - D om estic Violence. -MCSO was advised that Portland PD arrested M ark Alan N elson, 33, on local charges with a hold place for M orrow County charges. Subject to be lodged at Multnomah Co u n t y Jai l on lo c a l charges. July 19: -MCSO issued a citation to Robert Wade Eastep, 53, for Driving Wh i l e S u s p e n d e d - Violation. -MCSO cited Sabrina Pa t r i c i a Mi n n i c k fo r Driving While Suspended - Violation. -A woman in Heppner went i nt o M CSO and reported that her sister- in-law assaulted her and chased her out o f the -Continued on PAGE EIGHT )
