2A • August 31, 2018 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com Family of Dean Case seeks review of shooting death Man shot outside his home remembered in Seaside By Brenna Visser Seaside Signal The staff at Gorilla Gas was sick of the silence. In late July, their co-work- er, Cashus Dean Case — known as “Deano” — was shot and killed by police out- side his home at Seasider RV Park after allegedly refusing an order to drop two black powder pistols. After the shock of the shooting wore off, gas station manager Jesse Jones was be- ginning to think the commu- nity had forgotten about his friend. “It just got quiet all of a sudden. The only reminder in town is our rest-in-peace sign,” he said. “We wanted to make a day for Deano.” To keep his memory alive, about 20 people held an in- formal celebration of life for Case on Thursday afternoon at Broadway Park. Some who attended, like Stephanie Babb, of Eugene, didn’t know Case personally but came to support the family as some- one who also lost a relative to a police shooting. “It’s hard when someone you love gets shot by police, because the first thing peo- ple ask is, ‘What did he do wrong?’” Babb said. “I just wanted the family to know there are other families feel- ing what they’re feeling, and they have a right to feel out- raged and sad.” In the background, the ra- ‘WE’RE ALL JUST SO CONFUSED. WE DON’T KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED.’ Jesse Jones BRENNA VISSER/SEASIDE SIGNAL A sign marks the celebration of life for Cashus Dean Case, who was killed last month in Seaside. dio station 93.3 FM boomed — a nod to Case’s habit of blaring rock ‘n’ roll music at the gas station during his shift. Around a barbecue, friends remembered a man who worked hard, and “would Gorilla Gas station manager give the shirt off his back,” to help anyone he thought need- ed it. They remembered his love for his green motorcycle, which always had a stuffed Gorilla on the back to show knew Case as a bombastic but ultimately sensitive and kind man — to imagine him dying this way. “We’re all just so confused. We don’t know why this hap- pened,” Jones said. “That’s what is killing me. Justified (shooting) or not, that’s what is getting us — the not know- ing. Could something have gone differently?” The shooting, which oc- curred after Case helped a man injured in a dog attack, remains under investigation. Case’s father, Ken Case Sr., said nothing will take away the pain he feels from losing his son. But getting some answers would help. “All I want is justice,” he said. “If that happens, I walk. But if I don’t get justice, and this isn’t done fairly, I won’t be quiet.” his company pride, and his extreme attention to detail when it came to making sure the store was spotless. “I’m the manager, and he was probably there more than I was,” Jones laughed. Now, the gas station is qui- et. “It went from alive to feel- ing stale. (Gorilla Gas) has lost a lot of energy,” said Ka- tie Kirtley, who owns the gas station. “He brought a lot of drive to make it better.” Case was scheduled to work the day he died. Jones and Kirtley remember hearing rumors of a shooting at the RV park where he lived, hoping it wasn’t their friend. After call- ing him repeatedly to no avail, Kirtley headed to the Seaside Police Department, where she was notified of Case’s death. It was disorienting for both Jones and Kirtley — who dispatchers Van and trailer submerged near Gearhart Seaside graduate academy Vehicle was The Daily Astorian halfway submerged by the time tow trucks arrived The Daily Astorian A van and travel trailer got stuck in the surf near the Del Ray Beach access in Gearhart on Aug. 22. The owner of the vehicle did contact several tow companies to remove the vehicle, however one was not able to arrive until the ve- hicle was halfway submerged in the ocean. On Aug. 24, members from Sons of Beaches 4x4 club along with Ben Olsen and Clean Sweep Excavation were able to A van and trailer got stuck in the surf around 4:30 a.m. Aug. 22 near Gearhart. remove the van. Two of Oregon’s 24 new dispatchers will work in Seaside. The Oregon Public Safe- ty Academy held a gradua- tion ceremony in Salem for its 110th Basic Telecommu- nications Class. Dispatch- ers Xin Chen and Brittany Nelson of the Seaside Po- lice Department are listed as two of the graduates. The two-week class teaches emergency call handling techniques, stress management, civil liabili- ty, ethics, criminal law and an overview of fire-rescue and law enforcement oper- ations. Chen and Nelson will spend a number of months learning from a field train- ing officer. FLOORING CCB# 205283 y ou ou r r w ep alk ut o at n io n POLICE LOG Aug. 10 12:33 p.m., Prom and Shilo: Police assist fire department with a BBQ explosion. 3:55 p.m., Holladay and Ave- nue G: A person is arrested for possession of methamphetime; an outstanding warrant; and interfering with a police officer. 4:12 p.m., Avenue A: An assault is reported. 6:15 p.m., Police headquarters: A person comes in to register as a sex offender. Aug. 11 2:41 a.m., 12th and Franklin: A person is arrested and charged with driving under the influ- ence of an intoxicant; reckless driving; and motor vehicle hit and run, resulting in property damage. 12:29 p.m., Broadway: A boy approached a police officer to say he lost his mom. Shortly afterwards, mother and son were reunited. 2:51 p.m., 300 block S. Holla- day: Caller reports two dogs in a truck with no water; the windows were cracked. One of the dogs was yelping. Both dogs were gone from the truck when police responded. 5:07 p.m., 400 block S. Roos- evelt: Caller reports a subject abusing their dog in a store. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate. Aug. 12 1:23 a.m. 800 block Necani- cum: An assault in the fourth degree is reported. The assailant was taken into police custody and also charged with disorderly conduct in the second degree. 4:14 a.m., Turnaround and Ocean Shore: Criminal mischief in the third degree is reported. 8:53 p.m. 300 block S. Roo- sevelt: Officers respond to a report of possible drug use. Upon arrival, no drugs are lo- cated, but the group is warned to clean up their mess. Aug. 13 1:26 a.m., Avenue A: Police respond to a report of a man screaming on the top level of a parking lot. The man said he’d been using meth and mari- juana and said he was having a panic attack. He refused medical treatment and was given a courtesy ride home. He was also trespassed from the property for 30 days. Roosevelt: Burglary and theft are reported. Aug. 17 7:00 p.m., Beach and Sema- phore: An elderly man reported missing on the beach was located prior to police arrival. 10:38 a.m., Wahanna: A needle found in the church parking lot was disposed of by police. Aug. 14 12:21 p.m., 700 block S. Co- lumbia: Burglary and theft are reported. 2:09 p.m., 200 block N. Holladay: Police assist Cannon Beach police with a subject needing transport to Seaside Providence Hospital. The subject was combative and verbally abusive when police attempted to remove him from his residence; he was finally put in handcuffs and taken to the hospital where he suddenly became very cooperative. 3:05 p.m., 500 block S. Down- ing: Caller reports his long board was stolen off the front deck of his bungalow. No sus- pects are known. Police say the case has been suspended. 5:05 p.m., S. Wahanna: A man with his pants around his an- kles is told to pull them up and keep them up. 10:48 p.m., Dutch Brothers: A deceased person is reported. Aug. 18 1:54 a.m., 700 block S. Wahan- na: A person is arrested for pos- session of methamphetamine and criminal trespass. 2:44 p.m., Avenue G Bridge: A person reported as being under the bridge was actually beside it. Officer cleared. 6:49 a.m., 300 block S. Wah- anna: A person is arrested and charged with disorderly con- duct, trespassing, and resisting arrest. 7:47 a.m., The Cove: Police respond to a report of an airstream taking up 7 parking spots and a mobile home parked over rocks and on the curb. Subjects are advised of the complaint and warned of illegal overnight camping; they agree to move along. Aug. 21 8:57 a.m., Rite Aid parking lot: Two male subjects smoking marijuana are cited for public use of marijuana and tres- passed indefinitely from the area. 12:33 p.m., Safeway: A man dressed all in black who had been trespassed was reported for returning to the property. Police were unable to locate him in the area. 9:47 p.m., Broadway School: Subjects reported on the school roof got down when po- lice arrived; they were warned for criminal trespass. Aug. 22 Aug. 19 10:45 a.m., 2400 block Ocean Vista: A street preacher using an amplified speaker is warned of code violations and also blocking the sidewalk. 22:50 p.m., The Cove: A found wallet is turned in to police. Aug. 15 12:46 p.m., 800 block S. Roosevelt: A person is arrested and charged for possession of heroin. Avenue, Gearhart: Police assist Gearhart police with a verbal disturbance. Aug. 20 12:28 p.m., 2500 block Mill Creek Lane: Police take a report of suspicious circumstances be- lieved to have occurred on Aug. 18 in the vicinity of the Clatsop Shores apartments. 9:50 p.m., Oceanway re- strooms: Graffiti is reported. 9:59 p.m., 1100 block Marion 11:40 p.m., Broadway: Police assist a citizen in getting a cab to take her home. 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