Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 16, 2020 -- SEVEN
Sheriff’s Report
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July 25: Morrow
County Sheriff ’s Office
received a report on Doo-
little Canyon Ln, Heppner
that his neighbor’s dogs are
barking.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Anson Wright Park,
Hwy 207 Spray, Heppner
of a cow out on 207 across
from Anson Wright. MCSO
contacted owner.
-MCSO received a re-
port on SE Utah Ave, Irri-
gon that there is loud music
coming from somewhere in
the area. Unable to locate.
-MCSO received a re-
port of a disabled vehicle
at Hwy 730, Boardman.
Individual has a flat tire.
-MCSO received a re-
port that Saul Erickson was
arrested by OSP on warrant.
-MCSO received a re-
port on I 84 W, Stanfield
of a white Toyota Tundra
that is swerving all over
the road.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Morrow County
OHV Park, Forest Service
21 Rd, Heppner of loud
music.
July 26: Morrow
County Sheriff ’s Office
received a report at Morrow
County OHV Park Day
Use, Forest Service 21 Rd,
Heppner that a vehicle went
off the roadway and into the
creek near the 21 28 road.
-MCSO received a re-
port on W Hwy 730, Irrigon
of a racer style motorcycle
that sped around RP into the
turn lane. Michael Lafay
Blais Jr was issued warning
for speed.
-MCSO received a re-
port on SE Utah Ave, Ir-
rigon that individuals at
the corner of SE Utah/SE
Division are harassing the
RP, calling him names and
what not.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Doolittle Canyon
Ln, Heppner that the neigh-
bor’s dogs are barking.
-MCSO received a re-
port that Jesse Thomas
Moore was arrested by
HPD on MCCC warrant.
Subject lodged at UCJ with
no bail.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Hwy 74, Heppner
of a single vehicle MVA,
red Traverse.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Oasis RV Park on W
Hwy 730, Irrigon that there
was a red pit bull in the park
that killed a cat.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Shaw Grade/Willow
Creek Rd, Heppner that RP
has family that is overdue.
There are a couple different
places they could be. All
are in south county near
Johnson Creek and Shaw
Grade. RP stated they were
camping off the 21-04 Rd
where you can dip down to
go to the river. RP advised
the family was located safe
and sound.
-MCSO received a re-
port on SE Gilmore St,
Heppner that RP is con-
cerned the chickens at the
location are not being taken
care of.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Hwy 207 Spray,
Heppner that RP found a
female border collie puppy
on Gale St.
-MCSO received a re-
port that Dario Trujillo Al-
barran was issued citation
for failure to appear by BPD
on MCCC warrant.
-MCSO received a re-
port on NW Oregon Ave,
Irrigon that her neighbors
are playing loud music.
Deputy responded and was
unable to locate any music
in the area.
July 27: Morrow
County Sheriff ’s Office
received a report at Ma-
ple Crest Apartments on
Wilson Rd SW, Boardman
that an intoxicated male is
trying to hit his daughter.
Made contact with all par-
ties who were separated.
No crime.
-MCSO received a re-
port at N First St/NE Wash-
ington Ave, Irrigon that
there is a guy on the ground
sleeping along the river.
Male was given a verbal
warning for camping on
CORP property and having
a campfire there. He was
advised next time he will
be charged for trespassing.
-MCSO received a re-
port at SE Eleventh St/E
Hwy 730, Irrigon that RP
located a wallet with DL,
visas and cash. Under in-
vestigation.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Doolittle Canyon
Ln, Heppner that dogs are
barking again. Would like
contact from deputy.
-MCSO received a re-
port at NE Court St/E Wil-
low St, Heppner that there
is a black pit bull with blue
eyes running loose and
attempted to bite RP and
her dogs when they walked
by. Owner has been given
verbal warning.
-MCSO received a re-
port that Breanna Mears
was arrested by MCSO.
-MCSO received a re-
port on SE Court St, Hep-
pner that a chow/pit bull/
lab mix dog chased after her
and her dog. RP states that
the dog is out of the fence
and it also tried to jump on
her car when she drove by
on her way to work.
-MCSO received a re-
port on E Main St, Lexing-
ton that RP made contact
with a couple who drove
through town dragging a
bike. They advised they
lost one coming back from
camping.
-MCSO received a re-
port on I 84 E, Boardman
that there is a large amount
of metal scraps in the right-
hand lane. MCSO cleared.
-MCSO received a re-
port on SE Utah Ave, Ir-
rigon that a silver Dodge
Neon was speeding through
Utah, ran stop sign at Sev-
enth. Unable to locate.
-MCSO received a re-
port on I 84 E, Boardman
of four juveniles walking
along the side of the road.
No vehicles nearby and it
is hot outside. RP is con-
cerned they may need as-
sistance. Unable to locate.
-MCSO received a re-
port on I 84 W, Boardman
that a silver Ford Mustang
is straddling center lines in
both lanes and swerving.
RP advised they thought
they were drinking beer.
BPD and MCSO caught up
to the vehicle. No violations
observed.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Paul Smith Rd,
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Boardman that two males in
a silver 4-door VW parked
in his neighbor’s driveway
and were yelling insults at
his children.
-MCSO received a re-
port on SE Utah Ave, Irri-
gon that subject was driving
a green Chevy truck slow
up the street looking hard
at the vehicles and houses.
-MCSO received a re-
port on SE Utah Ave, Irri-
gon that a white Ford F150
keeps running through the
stop sign on Utah. He has
been doing it for the last
three days.
-MCSO received a re-
port on SE Park Pl, Irrigon
that female attacked her
husband with a machete.
No injuries. She threatened
to come back and burn
their place down. She had
a brown wig in a ponytail
that was knocked off during
the scuffle.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Irrigon Shell Station
on E Hwy 730, Irrigon that
a female in a wig and a
black hoodie and a male in
a black hoodie stole a little
over $100 in merchandise.
They hopped the fence be-
hind the store.
-MCSO received a re-
port on SE Fourth St, Irri-
gon that a vehicle appears
to have been gone through,
door open.
-MCSO received a re-
port on I 84 E, Boardman
that a deputy stopped a
vehicle going 146 mph.
Driver is in custody.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Columbia Ave NW/
Main St N, Boardman that
someone has crashed their
car. Cancelled.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Hwy 74, Lexington
that RP advised he is not
safe at home and would
like to speak to a deputy.
He has been abused and told
to leave many times by his
parents. He is currently safe
where he is at. RP is 17.
July 28: Morrow
County Sheriff’s Office re-
ceived a report at residence
on Doolittle Canyon Ln,
Heppner of dogs barking
at this location. Deputy
responded. No violation
observed.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Paul Smith Rd,
Boardman that they own a
farm near Boardman and
have reason to believe the
manager has created fake
employees. The checks
have been cashed. RP lives
in Troutdale, available by
phone.
-MCSO received a re-
port on SE Utah Ave, Ir-
rigon that a yellow dump
truck is going down the
road at a higher rate of
speed several times a day.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Willow Creek Water
Park on NW Riverside Ave,
Heppner that a silver SUV
with a trailer on the back
is parked at the swimming
pool with a dog in the ve-
hicle.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Cottonwood Loop,
Boardman that RP saw
a man with a tan jacket
and black backpack in the
wildlife refuge directly
behind her house. Advised
he was raising a rock and
slamming it down several
times on something. Unable
to locate.
-MCSO received a re-
port at W Hwy 730/SW
Second St, Irrigon that a
brown SUV is driving in
the opposite lane of travel.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Hwy 74, Heppner
that at 39.5 there is a cow
out in the roadway.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Sanford Canyon Ln,
Heppner that a gray Jeep
Liberty is going at a high
rate of speed, nearly hit
RP and his dog while they
were out running. Under
investigation.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Cain Ln, Irrigon
that a silver Nissan Armada
came down their road and
sat for about 15 minutes.
When the RP went outside,
they asked if they could buy
chickens. RP advised there
is no reason for someone
to be down their driveway
and the subjects were acting
very strange.
July 29: Morrow
County Sheriff ’s Office
received a report at Love’s
Travel Stop on Tower Rd,
Boardman that at the potato
sheds one of the truck driv-
ers is trying to start fights,
screaming and threatening
RP with a knife. Kevin
Blackett was arrested by
MCSO for menacing, dis-
orderly conduct and ha-
rassment. Lodged at UCJ
with bail of $15,000. BPD
also responded and assisted
MCSO.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Blue Jay Rd, Hep-
pner that neighbor has his
radio on and for the last
four nights he has left it on
all night.
-MCSO received
a report at N First St/D
Hwy730, Irrigon that RP
had a dump truck that re-
fused to yield to him at the
crosswalk, going approx.
45 mph.
-MCSO received a re-
port at SE Eighth St, Irrigon
of a car that is illegally
parked.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Bombing Range
Rd, Boardman of a vehicle
running, parked off the
roadway, female napping
inside.
-MCSO received a re-
port on S Main St, Heppner
that her daughter’s bike was
left at the bottom of the
driveway when they left
town two weeks ago and it
is no longer there.
-MCSO received a
report on Wagon Wheel
Loop, Irrigon that there are
ongoing issues around his
mother’s residence. Either
today or yesterday someone
broke in and stole items.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Hwy 207 Echo,
Lexington of a disabled ve-
hicle. The vehicle is pulled
way over into the ditch and
there is someone sitting
in the passenger seat with
door open. Deputy respond-
ed. No one was with the
vehicle. Referred to other
agency.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Hwy 207 Echo,
Echo that is another dis-
abled vehicle at 14B. Ad-
vised it has been there for
a couple days. Referred to
other agency.
-MCSO received a
report at Boardman Se-
lect Market on Main St S,
Rep. Smith looks for
shortfalls in state
budget
‘We’ll need to prepare for the
worst situation and tighten our
belts’
By Andrew Sykes
Oregon Representative
Greg Smith, speaking to the
Port of Morrow, has voiced
concerns about looming
state revenue shortfall and
the inevitable reduction of
state and local budgets.
Due to the economic
shutdown as a response to
the spread of COVID-19,
future revenue to the state
will be greatly diminished.
“Life as we know it, for
public funding, has been
turned upside down,” said
Rep. Smith, projecting a
20-25 percent reduction
in available funding. Ore-
gon’s constitution requires
a balanced budget and to
meet the balanced budget
requirement. “We will have
to reduce services,” he said.
Future budget negotia-
tions will determine which
services are to be reduced
and by how much. Lot-
tery income has been par-
ticularly affected by the
slowdown in economic
activity, and the state is
predicting $250,000,000 to
$500,000,000 reduction in
lottery revenues. Which, in
lottery revenues, amount to
approximate five percent of
the state’s revenue. Accord-
ing to Available Revenues
2019-21 - Legislatively
Adopted Budget (www.
oregon.gov) the top uses
Boardman that a male in
a gray Yukon is requesting
law enforcement. Unknown
what they need. BPD made
contact.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Hwy 730, Irrigon
that at the pump station RP
says his girlfriend’s boy-
friend tried to assault him.
Male down at this location.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Willow Creek Rd/
Western Route Rd, Heppner
of a single vehicle MVA on
53 Rd. Everyone out of the
vehicle. Brady Earl Amos
was given verbal warning
for operating commercial
vehicle without a CDL.
Patient refusal. Woodpeck-
er Towing responded and
towed the vehicles.
-MCSO received a re-
port on SE Utah Ave/SE
Tenth St, Irrigon that a gray
Jeep Grand Cherokee is
driving down SE Utah. RP
was put on hold and chose
to disconnect. Unable to
locate.
July 30: Morrow
County Sheriff ’s Office
received a report on SE
Utah Ave, Irrigon that a
silver van flew pas the stop
sign on Seventh. Unable to
locate.
-MCSO received a re-
port on Doolittle Canyon
Ln, Heppner that RP is ad-
vising of barking dogs that
have woke him up.
-MCSO received a re-
port that Justin Don Connell
was arrested by BPD on
UCCC warrant. Subject
lodged at UCJ with no bail.
-MCSO received a re-
Greg Smith
for lottery funds are: (1) De-
partment of Administrative
Services, (2) Department
of Education, (3) High-
er education coordinating
commission, and (4) Parks
and Recreation. “The actual
amount of budget reduc-
tion will not accurately be
known for 12-24 months,”
said Smith. “We’ll need to
prepare for the worst situa-
tion and tighten our belts,”
he added.
In addition to the bud-
get woes caused by the
COVID-19 economic lock-
down, the recent fires will
exacerbate the existing bud-
getary shortfalls. Head Start
remains a high priority for
funding, and Rep. Smith
has worked to secure Head
Start funding for Morrow
County. There are approx-
imately 80-100 children in
Morrow County in the Head
Start program.
port on Spring St, Ione
that RP advised of possible
location for subject that is
on P&P out of Polk Coun-
ty and is not reporting.
Polk County was contacted
and advised of possible
location. Subject is not cur-
rently out of compliance.
Referred to other agency.
-MCSO received a re-
port on I 84 E, Boardman
that a yellow Penske semi
driver is possibly falling
asleep, all over the lanes
and rumble strip. Mearibe
Pkeovelishvili was issued
warning for failure to main-
tain lane.
-MCSO received a re-
port at NW Gale St/NW
Water St, Heppner that RP
advised she found a bike
under the Willow Creek
bridge. Deputy checked
area, unable to locate bike.
-MCSO received a re-
port on I 84 W, Boardman
that a semi, off white cab
is speeding and swerving.
Unable to locate.
-MCSO received a re-
port that Zachary James
Steagall was arrested by
MCSO on UCCC warrant.
-MCSO received a re-
port at Sage Center on Ol-
son Rd NE, Boardman that
property was found at the
spray park.
-MCSO received a re-
port of a disabled vehicle on
I 84 E, Boardman, Vehicle
parked off the roadway.
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