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A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018 NEWS Police to respond to fire alarms By JADE MCDOWELL STAFF WRITER If you see police showing up to a Hermiston school in tactical gear, it may be noth- ing more than a false alarm. Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston announced Friday that from now on, available on-duty and patrol officers will respond to any local school, public or pri- vate, that has an unexpected fire alarm go off. He said he’s aware that people driving by may be alarmed to see multiple offi- cers arriving at a school and donning protective helmets, vests and rifles. But past school shooters — includ- ing the recent high school shooting in Parkland, Flor- ida — have pulled fire alarms as a way to draw more people into the hall- ways, and the new policy could cause the move to backfire on someone intend- ing to harm students by bringing law enforcement to the school before the first 9-1-1 call. “Our focus is the safety of the students,” Edmiston said. The downside is from time to time local schools do have false alarms, either accidentally or as a result of a student purposely pulling an alarm when there is no fire. Hermiston schools are well-equipped with cam- eras, Edmiston said, and if a student pulls an alarm HH FILE PHOTO Hermiston High School students and teachers enter the Hermiston High School building in August 2014 on the first day of school. because they think it is funny they could be charged with disorderly conduct. “It’s like yelling fire in a movie theater or yelling bomb on a plane,” he said. “There’s some things you just don’t do.” Whether it’s a false alarm or not, the public can help by treating the appearance of police seriously and not interfering with officers. If it turns out the fire alarm was from an actual fire, police can then help with traffic and crowd control as the fire department does its job. Edmiston said when law enforcement arrives at a school, likely ahead of the fire trucks, they will not prevent fire personnel from entering the building before police have made contact with a school administrator to find out what is going on. He said he notified Umatilla County Fire District 1 of the plan and will have a sit- down to discuss it in-depth next week. “I told them, we’re not going to call a false alarm, that’s your job,” he said. “And we’ll try and park out of the way, let them do their job.” Edmiston has also worked with Hermiston School District Superin- tendent Tricia Mooney and director of operations Brad Wayland on plans for future fire alarms. Maria Duron, communications officer for the school district, said in an email the district supports the police department’s decision to respond to fire alarm activations. They also plan to make the department aware of scheduled drills ahead of time. “Should the fire alarms go off in our schools unplanned, we will be investigating the cause, staff and students will fol- low safety procedures and we will notify the public,” she said. Edmiston said there has been some concern in recent years about the “mil- itarization” of police but the vests, helmets and rifles that police will put on over their regular uniforms would help protect them and give them a better chance against an active shooter. POLICE LOG WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 8:33 a.m. — A motor vehicle crash was reported on Hermiston Avenue. 10:43 a.m. — Someone reported that their mother was a victim of a scam and lost $3,199 1:58 p.m. — An assault was reported on Southwest Ninth Street in Hermiston. 4:11 p.m. — A break-in was reported on West Donna Avenue. 7:22 p.m. — A domestic distur- bance was reported on East Jennie Avenue. THURSDAY, MARCH 8 9:29 a.m. — A domestic distur- bance was reported on East Jennie Avenue. 1:41 p.m. — A woman requested an officer come with her to repos- sess a car that is in her name but her ex has been driving. 2:38 p.m. — A drunk driver was reported on West Sunland Avenue. 3:18 p.m. — A domestic distur- bance was reported on Southwest Debra Court. 3:58 p.m. — A visitor to the police station reported that some- one was sending them texts threat- ening to kill them and their family. 4:44 p.m. — A drunk driver was reported on Northwest 11th Street and Elm Avenue. FRIDAY, MARCH 9 12:47 a.m. — A drunk driver was reported on East Main Street. 1:08 a.m. — A domestic distur- bance was reported on Northwest 12th Street, Hermiston. 2:55 a.m. — A caller reported two juveniles pushed him off his skateboard and stole it on Northwest Sixth Street. 11:02 a.m. — A caller reported her white Nissan pick-up was stolen from her parents’ residence on West Theater Lane. 6:09 p.m. — A domestic distur- bance was reported on West Orchard Avenue. SATURDAY, MARCH 10 6:30 a.m. — A car was stolen from East Hurlburt Avenue. 10:36 a.m. — A domestic dis- turbance was reported on Kennedy Avenue. 1:50 p.m. — A domestic distur- bance was reported on Northwest 10th Street. 5:23 p.m. — A rollover motor vehicle crash was reported on The- ater Lane and Northeast 10th Street. SUNDAY, MARCH 11 1:25 a.m. — A domestic distur- bance was reported on Northeast 10th Street. 7:25 p.m. — A driver reportedly hit a bicyclist while backing out of their driveway and the bicyclist was very upset. 9:28 p.m. — A domestic distur- bance was reported on Southwest Oak Drive. 9:33 p.m. — A domestic distur- bance was reported on Northeast 10th Street. WORSHIP COMMUNITY Suspect eludes arrest after chase HERMISTON HERALD A wanted man eluded police for the second time in less than two weeks, and authorities are warning he could be armed and dangerous. Police spent much of March 7 searching for Nay- than Olney, 36, near Umatilla. Shortly before 9 Olney a.m. that day a caller reported seeing Olney at 78626 Agnew Road, Herm- iston. He is wanted from a Feb. 24 incident in which he fled a traffic stop in Hermis- ton in a stolen vehicle, injur- ing officer Doug Gill in the process. Umatilla County sher- iff’s deputy Chris Daugh- erty responded to the call March 7, according to a new release from the sheriff’s office, and set up near the house while he waited for backup. As Daugherty waited, Olney sped away from the house in a stolen white 2017 Chevy Sil- verado, the release said. Daugherty gave chase down Agnew and Westland roads with his lights flash- ing, and Olney drove the Silverado through a field onto Bridge Road headed west, where Daugherty was unable to follow. A Umatilla police offi- cer found the vehicle soon after and picked up the pur- suit, which again went off road through crop circles off Powerline Road and toward Interstate 82. Olney abandoned the truck near Milepost 2 and went on foot toward the Umatilla River. The Silver- ado, reported stolen from a farm in Morrow County, sus- tained some damage but was recovered and processed. Multiple agencies set up a perimeter and began a foot search, and shortly after the sheriff’s office drone was deployed to scour the area. Both Umatilla High School and Clara Brownell Middle School were locked out during the early parts of the search as a precaution, according to superintendent Heidi Sipe. Olney has been known to carry a handgun, according to the press release, and any- one who spots him should not approach him but call 9-1-1 immediately. He has a criminal his- tory for theft in Clackamas County dating back to 1998, according to state records, and a pending case for auto theft in Umatilla County from November 2017. He was also an honor roll stu- dent at Blue Mountain Com- munity College for three terms in 2014 and 2015. First United Methodist Church Hermiston 191 E. Gladys Ave , Hermiston OR Sunday Worship 11am • 541-567-3002 Nursery available • Check us out on Face Book Worship Livestream at herfumc.com Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Rev. Dr. Jim Pierce, pastor LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232 Pastor David Dever Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm www.hermistonlmbc.com MEDICAL DIRECTORY COUNSELING Grace Baptist Church 555 SW 11th, Hermiston 567-9497 FAMILY DENTISTRY Family Dentistry 541-567-8161 995 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston Ryan M. Wieseler, D.D.S . MENTAL HEALTH URGENT AND FAMILY CARE LET US BE THE ONE THAT HELPS! HERMISTON FAMILY MEDICINE & • Adult, Child and Family Therapy • Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment • Mental Health and Crisis Services • Confidential and Professional Care LIFEWAYS PENDLETON Crisis Phone: LIFEWAYS HERMISTON 331 SE 2nd St., 595 NW 11th St., 866-343-4473 Pendleton, OR 97801 Hermiston, OR 97838 Office: 541-276-6207 WWW . LIFEWAYS . ORG Office: 541-567-2536 PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Call Today! 541-289-5433 1060 W. Elm, Suite #115, Hermiston, OR (across from Good Shepherd Medical Center) www.apd4kidz.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm URGENT CARE Sports & Dot Physicals • Minor Injuries • Family Care • Minor Surgeries We accept Medicare & some Advantage Medicare plans NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 7:30am-7:00pm 541-567-1137 236 E. Newport, Hermiston (across from U.S. Bank) Scripture, Tradition and Reason Family service 9am Sunday N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston t. PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. Echo Community Church 21 N. Bonanza Street, Echo OR Phone: (541) 376-8108 Sunday School • 9:30am Worship • 10:45am Children’s Church • 11:15am Potluck & Communion ~ First Sunday of the Month Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church NEW BEGINNINGS DAILY MASS: Monday-Friday ...............................English 7:00 am Thursday...............Spanish 6:00 pm SATURDAY:.........English 5:00 pm ...............................Spanish 7:00 pm SUNDAY:..............English 9:00 am ..........................Bilingual 11:00 am ..............................Spanish 1:00 pm Offi ce..............................567-5812 First Christian Church “Proclaiming the Message of Hope, Living the Gospel of Love” Sunday School 9:15am Worship Gathering 10:30 am Children’s Church 10:30 am 567-3013 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston VISION CARE Seventh-day Adventist Church Eye Health & Vision Care Robert D. Rolen , O.D., LLC Optometric Physician Saturdays Sabbath School........9:30 a.m. Worship Service......11:00 a.m. English & Spanish Services 115 W. Hermiston Ave. Suite 130 541-567-1837 567-8241 855 W. Highland • Hermiston To advertise in the Medical Directory, please call: Jeanne at 541-564-4531 or Audra at 541-564-4538 Join Us On Our Journey With Jesus. Nursery provided for all services Sunday School - 9:30 AM Worship - 10:45 AM 6:00 PM Wed Prayer & Worship - 7:00 PM “Proclaiming God’s word, growing in God’s grace” 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. ~ N ew Patients Welcome~ St. Johns Episcopal Church CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Worship Service 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Pastor J.C. Barnett Children’s Church & Nursery Available 700 West Orchard Avenue P.O. Box 933 Hermiston, Oregon 541-567-8441 The Full Gospel Home Church 235 SW 3rd Phone 567-7678 Rev. Ed Baker - Rev. Nina Baker Sunday: Sunday School........10:00 am Worship...................11:00 am Evening Service........7:00 pm Wednesday Service..7:00 pm “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Pet. 5:7 1520 W ORCHARD AVE Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am Classes for Kids @ 9:15 am SEEKING JESUS, SHARING LIFE, SERVING PEOPLE www.hermistonnazarene.org To share your worship times call 541-278-2678
