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(,*+7+HSSQHU*D]HWWH7LPHV+HSSQHU2UHJRQWednesday, May 1, 2024 6KHULৼ¶V5HSRUW 0&62-DQ WK 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW A black Chevy Equi- nox was reported speeding on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon, heading towards tenth. The Sheriff’s Office was ad- vised but out of position to respond. )LUHZRUNV&RPSODLQW 7ZRVKRWV¿UHGRU¿UH- works were reported in the area of Se Gilmore St LQ +HSSQHU 7KH 6KHUL൵¶V 2൶FHFKHFNHGWKHDUHDEXW was unable to locate the source. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW A black Dodge Cara- van was reported driving at a high rate of speed towards tenth on Se Utah Ave in Ir- rigon. The vehicle was also observed without any lights RQ7KH6KHUL൵¶V2൶FHZDV advised of the complaint. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW -A white Ford pickup truck with a long bed 4D and running boards was reported driving at a high rate of speed towards tenth on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon. The Sheriff’s Office was advised of the complaint. 7UHVSDVV A side-by-side vehicle was reported riding on the sand dunes on the north side of the bombing range on Summit Ln in Boardman. It was suspected that the vehicle was on naval prop- erty. The Sheriff’s Office responded to the report but was unable to locate the vehicle. 0&62-DQ WK :HOIDUH&KHFN A Sergeant at the Depart- ment of Corrections (DOC) called Frontier and requested a welfare check on a female inmate’s mother, as she had not been heard from since Wednesday. The Sheriff ’s 2൶FH 0&62 PDGHFRQWDFW with the concerned parties to investigate the situation further. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW A dark grey Dodge SUV was reported for speeding on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon, heading towards Seventh. MCSO was informed about the complaint but was cur- rently unavailable to respond. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW A motorist residing on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon reported a blue, yellow, and white motorcycle that revved its engine in front of their house. The MCSO was advised of the situation, but they were unable to immediately respond. 'RJ&RPSODLQW Heppner Market Fresh on N Main St in Heppner re- ceived a report of a brown and black medium-sized dog that entered the store and refused to leave. The MCSO promptly responded to the complaint and successfully returned the dog to its owner. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW A silver Nissan Altima was reported for speeding and running a stop sign on Seventh Street after traveling down Se Utah Ave in Irrigon. MCSO was informed of the in- cident, but due to their limited availability, they were unable to address the complaint in real-time. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW A silver Chevy pickup truck parked near a fence on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon abruptly left at a high rate of speed towards Hwy 730 going westbound upon spotting the reporting party. MCSO was immediately advised of the situation. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW A green Subaru Lega- cy with a small fairing was observed traveling at a high rate of speed towards Divi- sion Street in Irrigon. The driver was identified as a female. MCSO was promptly informed of the incident. ([WUD3DWURO On Miller Rd in Board- man, a concerned citizen no- tified the authorities about a pickup truck that drove through the area, parking at a neighbor’s house. The re- porting party requested extra patrol to monitor the situation for any suspicious activity. 'RJ&RPSODLQW A resident living on Crooked Rd in Irrigon re- ported that their neighbor’s dog entered their pasture and was chasing their horse. The dog was believed to belong to a person named Daisy, who OLYHVR൵3ULFNO\3HDU,Q7KH complaint was documented, and appropriate actions were taken by MCSO. 0&62-DQ WK ,QIRUPDWLRQ A female who threat- ened suicide was report- ed to the Morrow County Sheriffs Office. The only information available was the IP address. 'ULYLQJFRPSODLQW A blue Scion was re- ported for running a stop sign on 8th street and mak- ing a California stop on 7th street before heading to- wards Division. The caller requested that the driver be spoken to about her driving habits. 7KHIW5HSRUWHG A theft was reported at the sub station on High- way 730 in Boardman. The suspect broke into the sub station and stole tools and wire. A report was taken. 6XVSLFLRXV$FWLYLW\ A female came to a resi- dence on Clarks Canyon Rd in Lexington and claimed to be looking for “Kevin.” The female appeared to be in a dazed state with a blank look on her face. She was described as 30-40 years old, dressed in nice jeans and a gray jacket, with brown long hair. She was driving a small white car and left towards Munkers. The caller was concerned for the female’s safety. However, law enforcement was unable to locate her. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW A two-door Honda Civic with license plate 619LLV was reported for reckless driving in Irrigon. No action was taken in re- sponse to the report. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW A driver in a blue sleep- HU)UDWHOLQHUÀDWEHGWUXFN was reported for running a stop sign on 8th street in Irrigon. The driver was ad- vised about their behavior. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW A white Nissan Frontier was reported for failing to stop at a stop sign on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon. The driver was advised about their actions. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW A report was received of a white four-door Nissan pickup truck spinning its tires in front of a residence in Irrigon, running a stop sign off Brandon St, and heading towards the high- way. The incident was ad- vised, but law enforcement was unable to locate the vehicle. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW A white Ford F150 with temporary plates and a deal- er plate was reported for re- peatedly running stop signs on 7th street towards Depot Lane in Irrigon. The driver was described as a male Hispanic high school-aged individual. Law enforce- ment responded but was unable to locate the vehicle. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW A reckless driver in a white Ford F150 was reported for running stop signs. The driver was ini- tially observed on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon and was later seen on Highway 730. The report was cancelled. 6XVSLFLRXV$FWLYLW\ 6WXGHQWVÀDJJHGGRZQ a counselor at Java Junkies on Highway 730 in Irri- gon to report that a male was following them. The incident was reported and marked as completed. 1RLVH&RPSODLQW A resident on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon reported feeling harassed by a neigh- bor. The neighbor allegedly looked at the caller and punched their house. The caller also complained that the neighbor constantly revs their motor in front of their house. No action was taken in response to the complaint. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW A maroon four-door flatbed was reported as SDUNHGLQIURQWRID¿UHK\- drant in the wrong direction on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon. Law enforcement was un- able to locate the vehicle. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW A wrecker was reported IRU WXUQLQJ R൵ WKHLU KHDG- lights and heading towards Tenth street in Irrigon. The neighbor in front of the wrecker was pushing the speed limit while driving a Dodge pickup. Law en- forcement was unable to locate the vehicles. 0&62-DQ WK 6XVSLFLRXV$FWLYLW\ - Suspicious activity reported on E Main St in Lexington, OR. A white panel van with out of state plates was parked at the end of the driveway. Unable to locate the van. $QLPDO&RPSODLQW Animal complaint re- ported at Java Junkies on E Highway 730 in Irrigon, OR. A horse was in the mid- dle of the road. No further action taken. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW Driving complaint re- ported on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon, OR. The silver Subaru that had previously been tearing up the road was seen again. No further action taken. 8QDXWKRUL]HG(QWU\ Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle reported on E Main St in Lexington, OR. Someone had attempt- ed to break into the RP’s vehicle. Case completed. 'HDWK,QYHVWLJDWLRQ Death investigation re- ported at St Patricks Senior Center on N Main St in Heppner, OR. A tenant was found unresponsive with a dog guarding the entrance. Responding units complet- ed the investigation. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW Driving complaint re- ported on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon, OR. The silver Sub- aru was seen driving back and forth to harass the RP. Deputy unable to locate. 6XVSLFLRXV$FWLYLW\ Suspicious activity re- ported at Heppner Mobil & Circle Kon on N Main St in Heppner, OR. RP reported a subject making lewd com- ments to young girls. Case completed. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW Driving complaint re- ported on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon, OR. A green Ford Ranger was spinning tires and did not have a front plate. RP advised. 1RLVH&RPSODLQW Noise complaint re- ported on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon, OR. A flat black Chevy Blazer was revving its motor in front of the RP’s house. RP advised. -XYHQLOH&RPSODLQW Juvenile complaint ini- WLDWHGE\DQR൶FHUDW+HS- pner High School, Heppner, OR. A student had placed hands on another student, leaving red marks on his neck -XYHQLOH&RPSODLQW Juvenile complaint reported at Irrigon High School on Se Wyoming Ave in Irrigon, OR. Dean of Stu- dents requested a deputy to be present at a parent meet- ing. Deputy responded. :DUUDQW$UUHVW - Warrant arrest report- ed at Morrow County Sher- iffs Office on W Willow View Dr in Heppner, OR. Subject was arrested on a warrant and lodged at UCJ with no bail. Report taken. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW Driving complaint re- ported on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon, OR. A John Deere front-end loader was speed- ing on I-10th. No action taken. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW Driving complaint re- ported on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon, OR. A front- end loader was speeding through the area. RP wait- ing for them. No action taken. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW Driving complaint re- ported on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon, OR. A white Dodge Journey was speeding past the RP’s house. No action taken. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW Driving complaint re- ported on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon, OR. A yellow rental van was speeding towards Division and possibly did not stop at a stop sign. No action taken. 09$)LUH Motor vehicle accident ZLWK¿UHUHSRUWHGDW,UULJRQ Marina on Ne Seventh St in Irrigon, OR. The RP crashed their car into a post and airbags deployed. MCSO, IRRA, and IRRF responded. Report taken. 7KHIW&RPSODLQW Theft complaint re- ported on Gravel Pit Ln in Irrigon, OR. RP thinks their phone was stolen and wants contact from a deputy. Neg- ative contact made. -XYHQLOH&RPSODLQW Juvenile complaint re- ported at Heppner Elemen- tary School on Ne Stans- bury St in Heppner, OR. An 8-year-old student ran from the school towards the hos- pital. Under investigation. $QLPDO&RPSODLQW Animal complaint re- ported on Division Rd in Irrigon, OR. RP’s goose got loose in the neighbor’s yard and wants help getting it back. Goose returned to owner. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW Driving complaint re- ported on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon, OR. A newer Ford F-150 four-door 4x4 was speeding and ran a stop sign. Deputy unable to locate. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW Driving complaint re- ported on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon, OR. A black Chevy 4-door and a white Chevy 4-door were speeding to- wards Tenth. Advised. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW Driving complaint re- ported on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon, OR. A red Chevy pickup was speeding to- wards Tenth. Unable to locate. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW Driving complaint re- ported on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon, OR. A white dump truck and white Ford SUV with an equipment trailer were speeding. Sgt. made contact with subjects. Case completed. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW Driving complaint re- ported on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon, OR. A white Chevy four-door long bed pickup with a black cover, blacked- out windows, and black rims was speeding. Unable to locate. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW Welfare check request- ed at Cutsforth Park on Wil- low Creek Rd in Heppner, OR. Jeep and Dodge pickup parked for a week and a half without moving. Contact made, everything is okay. 'ULYLQJ&RPSODLQW Driving complaint re- ported on Se Utah Ave in Irrigon, OR. A blue Ford pickup was playing loud music. Advised. 0XVWDQJVKRVWPLGGOH VFKRROLQYLWDWLRQDO /XNH,PHVVHWDSHUVRQDO UHFRUGIRUWKHPUDFH Photo by Andrea De Salvo /L]]LH*LQQVHWDSHUVRQDO UHFRUGIRU6KRW3XWDQG /RQJ-XPS-Photo by Andria De Salvo Cold temperatures and a steady drizzle greeted participants at the Mustang Invitational in Heppner last Thursday. Nine teams attended the middle school WUDFNDQG¿HOGHYHQWZLWK more than 50 participants in some events. While the weather may have dampened moods and slowed times, it didn’t pre- vent several South Morrow athletes from taking top spots and setting personal records in their events. Several local athletes placed in the top five of their events against stiff competition. Aidden Ramos of Ione placed second in the 400 Meters, while Mustang .HWFK)HQQHUQSODFHG¿UVW in the 300m Hurdles. The Heppner men’s relay team placed second in the 4x200 Relay. Mustang Catherine /LQGVD\SODFHG¿UVWLQWKH 400 Meters and second in the 200 Meters. Mikalie Duncan of Heppner placed second in the 1500 Meters and fourth in both the 800 and 3000 Meters. Andee Lathrop placed second in WKHP+XUGOHVDQG¿IWK in the Long Jump, and the Heppner women’s re- lay team placed second in the 4x200 Relay. Mustang Abby Sumner placed third in Shot Put. Personal records were also in abundance. Charlie Mullins of Heppner set a PR in the 400 Meters. Mus- tang Luke Imes set a PR in the 800 Meters. Axton Hendricks of Heppner set a personal record in the 1500 Meters. Mustangs Samantha Lamb and Lakelie Thomp- son each set a PR in the 100 Meters. Mikalie Duncan of Heppner set a PR in the 1500 Meters. Andee Lath- rop of Heppner set a PR in the 300m Hurdles. Lizzie Ginn of Heppner set a per- sonal record in the Shot Put and the Long Jump. Aidden Ramos of Ione set personal records in the 100 Meters, 400 Meters. Cardinals Bryson Bailey and William License each set a PR in the 100m Hur- dles - 30”. WWW.HEPPNER.NET Sɲɟɪɦɱ1ɢɴɰ$ɡɳɢɯɱɦɰɦɫɤ $ɫɫɬɲɫɠɢɪɢɫɱɰ /ɢɱɱɢɯɰ7ɬ7ɥɢ(ɡɦɱɬɯ 6ɢɫɡ8ɰ3ɥɬɱɬɰ 6ɱɞɯɱ$1ɢɴ6ɲɟɰɠɯɦɭɱɦɬɫ 177 N. Main P.O. Box 337 Heppner, OR 97836 Chris@sykesrealestate.net Broker Chris Sykes 541-215-2274 $180,000 New Listing This charming bungalow is move-in-ready gem! 1HZÀRRULQJDQGOLJKW¿[WXUHV,WDOVRR൵HUVDRQH car garage with a utility room attached. The fenced backyard provides a serene view of Willow Creek, ZLWKWKHVRRWKLQJVRXQGVRIWKHFUHHNÀRZLQJDWQLJKW MLS#:24544788 - 310 W Union Ave Heppner 375 W Union Ave, Heppner $275,000 Broker Chris Sykes 541-215-2274 177 N. Main P.O. 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