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2A • April 13, 2018 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com Bus shelter replaced after fatal crash One of the ‘busiest stops’ By R.J. Marx Seaside Signal Bus riders will now find some respite from the ele- ments in Seaside. Six months after a crash claimed the life of Robert Miles, 42, of Warrenton, and critically injured a 41-year- old Washington man, the northbound South Roosevelt Drive shelter was replaced. In early April contrac- tors resurfaced the ground in preparation for the shelter in- stallation. “That’s one of our busiest stops,” Paul Lewicki, opera- tions manager for the Sunset R.J. MARX/SEASIDE SIGNAL Contractor Eric Huntsman at work raking the area of the bus shelter in Seaside. Empire Transportation Dis- trict, said Monday. “It’s quite uncomfortable and inconve- nient for our riders to stand in the weather. We’re happy to do this now.” In September, Corrissa Barnett, of Seaside, alleged- ly crashed an SUV into the shelter. She is facing charges of manslaughter, assault and driving under the influence of intoxicants. The shelter, which costs about $8,000 when purchased new, was already among the inventory at the Sunset Em- pire Transportation District, Lewicki said. “We had one here that we had planned for replacement of another shelter, so we’re redirecting that one,” he said. “I feel bad it took us so long to get this done, but as with many projects, it has red tape, different municipalities and organizations involved.” LAWN CARE Free Estimates • Storm Clean-Up JIM’S LAWN CARE 503-325-2445 LAWNS • SHRUBS • GUTTER CLEANING BARK • BRUSH CLEARING & REMOVAL WEEDING • HAULING • MONTHLY RATES CONSTRUCTION Randall Lee’s 0% FINANCING AVAILABLE Window Treatments, Fabric, Designer Wallpaper, Visit Our Counter Tops, All Flooring and Miele Vacuums Outlet! Alcohol suspected in Highway 26 fatality 2311 N. Roosevelt Dr., Seaside, OR 97138 • 503-738-5729 rlflooring @ yahoo.com • www.RandallLeesFlooring.com waukie, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver, Sylvia L. Kearns of Vancouver, Washington, was sent to Providence Seaside Hospital to treat minor injuries. Alcohol use is being con- sidered as a contributing fac- tor, according to Oregon State Police. Highway 26 was shut down for about one hour then re- stricted for another three hours while the crash was being in- vestigated. Randall Lee’s Flooring Outlet • 3579 Hwy 101 Gearhart • 503-738-6756 By Brenna Visser Seaside Signal HAMLET VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT A fatal crash closed Highway 26 to both lanes of traffic Sunday. One person died and anoth- er was injured in a two-vehicle crash that closed Highway 26 Sunday morning. An initial investigation found the driver of a 2006 Audi appears to have lost con- trol while traveling westbound near milepost 13 and struck a 2009 Jeep Cherokee head-on. 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Par- ticipants will have an oppor- tunity to learn about each de- partment, tour facilities, learn about crime scenes, learn how to use the Taser and oth- er weapons, tour the jail and participate in confrontational scenarios that officers often handle on the job. Those interested must be 18 years old or older, and all applicants are subject to a criminal background check. To request an application, or for additional information, contact Cannon Beach Police Department at 503-436-2811. HIGH CLIMBING DANGER TREES PRUNING STUMP GRINDING JUSTIN J. DAY F REE E STIMATES (503) 338-5780 Warrenton, Oregon Licensed Bonded Insured CCB# 214256 WA#QUALITR831PO FLOORING POLICE LOG CCB# 205283 March 23 12:19 a.m., 900 block Avenue S: A person was arrested in possession of heroin. They also were charged with driving with a revoked or suspended license. 2:18 p.m., 400 S. Roosevelt: A concerned caller requested a welfare check on a family whose children looked to the caller “in need of a shower”; also reported in the family’s possession was a cat on a leash. Officers respond- ing located the woman and her children who appeared fine. No cat was seen. March 24 4:34 p.m., Avenue S and Alder- mill: Officers contacted subjects who were “acting like idiots” at the Recycling Center and told them to knock it off. 8:08 p.m., 400 block Avenue A: An assault was reported. 11:53 p.m., Caller reports receiving suicidal texts from a friend. The friend is contacted and says they have no intention of self harm. March 25 1:43 a.m., 12th and Prom: A person is arrested for driving under the influence of intoxi- cants; driving with a suspended or revoked license; reckless endangerment. 4:01 a.m., 300 block N. Prom: Police respond to a report of gunshots. They encounter a large group of people on the beach who admit to setting off fireworks. 9:03 a.m., Java Reef: Police ob- serve a fifth wheel trailer parked by Java Reef. The inhabitants say they are moving into Pine Cove the next day. They are warned about the unlawful lodging ordinance. 5:45 p.m.: A person is arrest- ed for being in possession of heroin; disorderly contact and interfering with a police officer. 6:44 p.m., 700 block S. Wa- hanna: Seaside police assist Gearhart police transporting a mental patient back to the hospital. March 27 12:17 a.m., Pocket Park: A person is charged with using marijuana in public. 1:32 a.m., 300 block S. Edge- wood: Police assist the fire department with a structure fire. 10:03 a.m., 1800 block S. Co- lumbia Drive: A person is arrest- ed and charged with possession of meth. 4:18 p.m., Nike parking lot: Two women were having a verbal altercation in the parking lot outside the Nike outlet store. Items were tossed from a vehicle. Police offered one of the adult females and her daughter a courtesy ride to the police de- partment where arrangements were made to get them back to Portland. 11:52 p.m., Turnaround: Police responded to a report of a distressed, possibly intoxicated man walking into the ocean; police located the subject who was walking near the water, was not intoxicated, and was not in any distress. No further action was taken. March 28 1:52 a.m., Convention Center: Officer on patrol observed a car with its doors and hatch open. Because of recent break-ins in the area, officer came closer. Inside the vehicle were three youths, one who owned the ve- hicle. They told police they had driven to Seaside “on a whim,” and were just resting and would shortly return to Portland. 12:53 p.m., 400 block S. Holladay: A deceased person is reported. gave permission for them to go in to retrieve belongings and cats. 9:46 p.m., First Avenue: A felony assault is reported. The subject is also charged with criminal trespass in the second degree and harassment. 10:43 p.m., Spruce Drive: A person is arrested and charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants. March 30 12:01 a.m. 300 block S. Edge- wood: Police assist a person retrieving cat from a building after a fire. 2:23 p.m., 1100 block N. Holla- day: Responding to a report of a disturbance, police charge a subject for being in possession of alcohol, as well as creating a verbal disturbance. March 31 2:47 p.m., 1600 block Broadway: A person is arrested and charged with assault in the fourth degree, as well as harassment. 10:43 a.m., 2100 Lewis and Clark Road: Theft of a bicycle and a motorized scooter were reported. April 4 10:44 a.m., 2600 block Mill Creek Lane: Bloody rags found outside a maintenance shed are collected by police as possi- ble evidence in a criminal case. 3:26 p.m., 300 block S. Edge- wood: Caller reported an open window in a burned out house that is leading to criminal tres- pass. The window is secured. 3:28 p.m., 12th and Roosevelt: Caller reports a limping dog outside a business. Police ad- vise caller they know the dog and it is old and arthritic. 7:53 p.m., Avenue A: A minor in possession of alcohol is charged. April 5 April 1 1:39 a.m., Avenue G and Downing: Police respond to a report of unknown individu- als setting off mortars on the beach. The subjects took off when they saw police coming. Police were unable to locate. The resort where the subjects were staying was notified of their guests’ behavior. March 26 March 29 2:16 a.m., Post office: A subject is arrested for being in posses- sion of methamphetamine and hydrocodone. 10:04 a.m., Beach Marker #10: A third party reports a half a case of beer on the beach. By the time officers arrived, the beer was gone. 12:54 p.m., 300 block N. Edgewood: Anonymous caller reports two former tenants of a condemned building entering the building. Subjects tell police the building official 8:38 p.m., 500 block Beach Drive: A person was arrested and charged with misuse of 911, disorderly conduct in the second degree, and resisting arrest. 7:46 a.m., 1200 block N. Franklin: After being caught for unlawfully entering a motor vehicle, a subject is arrested and charged for robbery in the third degree and assault in the fourth degree. April 3 5:12 p.m., Shilo Inn/Ocean Shores: A child reported missing is reunited with its parents. 11:40 p.m., N. Downing: A subject who passed out in a bar was lucid and talking when police offered them a courtesy ride home. y ou ou r r w ep alk ut o at n io n 10:58 p.m., 1000 blocks S. Downing: A disturbance is reported. 9:23 p.m., Turnaround: Caller reports a fight in progress. When officers arrive, several witnesses describe two males physically fighting. Both parties were gone on police arrival. 2:33 a.m., Highway 101: Seaside police assist Gearhart police with a subject, apparently intox- icated and presenting injuries consistent with having been in a recent fight, walking on the highway. Subject refused medi- cal attention. A taxi was called to drive them home. 4:35 p.m., Forest Drive: A miss- ing person is reported. April 2 12:35 p.m., 2500 block S. Roo- sevelt: A death investigation is conducted. 7:29 p.m., 400 block S. Roos- evelt: Police respond to a re- port of a man in a truck yelling and cussing. The vehicle left the area before police arrival; the complainant said the man was angry with two females who had just been in the area. 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