Daily Activity Log

Listed below are recent incidents responded to by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. This report does not reflect all Sheriff’s Office activities and is updated as time and personnel allow.

Any arrest and complaint information included below is based on the legal conclusion that, as with any criminal case, a charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

THEFT 3 – On April 22, 2025, at about 10:28 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a theft that occurred on Highway 20 at Norton Creek Road. Deputies contacted the caller who stated 10 gallons of diesel fuel was siphoned out of a Benton County Road grader.

UUV – On Sunday, April 20, 2025, at about 11:40 pm, deputies were dispatched to investigate a reported theft of a vehicle at 200 NW 53^rd Street, in Corvallis. A male told Dispatch a female known to him had stolen his 2006 Ford Taurus. The female acknowledged taking the vehicle and said she had done so to avoid a physical confrontation with the male. The Taurus was subsequently returned to the male without incident.

WARRANT ARREST – On April 20th, 2025, at around 4:24PM, deputies contacted Jacob Sokol, 49, in the parking lot of 621 Hickory Street, Albany. Sokol had an Albany Municipal Court warrant for Contempt. Albany provided a court date and time for Sokol to appear. Sokol was issued a criminal citation to appear on his warrant and was released.

WARRANT ARREST – On April 20th, 2025, at around 4:24PM, deputies contacted Christina Thomas, 45, in the parking lot of 621 Hickory Street, Albany. Thomas had an Albany Municipal Court warrant for FTA Criminal trespass II. The Albany Municipal Court provided a court date and time for Thomas to appear. Thomas was issued a criminal citation to appear on her warrant and was released.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3 – On 4/20/2025 at about 1:43 pm, deputies spoke with a resident who discovered the valve stem on the tire of his vehicle had been cut out sometime during the night before. No current suspects.

CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2 – On 4/20/2025 at about 10:00 am, deputies spoke with a resident regarding a trespass on her property. Her neighbor told deputies me he would try to keep his cows off her property.

WARRANT ARREST – On Sunday, April 20, 2025, at about 1:30am, deputies arrested Roscoe Guy Bills, 38, in Takena Landing Park in Albany on two misdemeanor warrants out of Linn County. At the request of the Linn County Jail, Bills was cited in lieu of custody and released.

FAIL TO APPEAR BENCH WARRANT – On Saturday, April 19, 2025, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a silver 2001 Dodge 1500 pickup for a traffic violation on 9th Street near Garfield Avenue. The driver, Thomas Miller, 48, was later arrested for a fail-to-appear warrant and issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody. Miller and vehicle occupants were provided with a courtesy ride to their residence.

CRIMINAL TRESPASS 1 – On April 19, 2025, at approximately 4:08 pm, deputies were was dispatched to the 24800 block of Evergreen Road for a report of people inside a vacant home. Joshua Tallman, 34, Richard Walls, 54, and Diana Payne, 56, were all contacted inside the residence and arrested for Trespass.

WARRANT ARREST – On 04/18/2025 at approximately 11:50 P.M., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a blue 2000 Dodge Neon in the area of NW Circle Blvd and NW Highland Dr in Corvallis. The driver, Shylea Thomas, 34, was subsequently arrested for an active warrant she had out of Linn County Circuit Court. Thomas was issued a citation in lieu of custody and was later released at the scene.

DWS MIS; WARRANT ARREST – On April 8, 2025, at approximately 9:00 PM, deputies stopped a green Subaru Impreza for expired vehicle registration near NW Buchanan Avenue and 9th Street, Corvallis. The driver, Patricia Ester Ball, 56, was arrested and cited in lieu of custody for a Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for Probation Violation for Theft 3, and a Albany Municipal Court warrant for failure to comply on a contempt of court charge. Ball was also arrested and cited into the Benton County Circuit Court for misdemeanor driving while suspended.

MENACING – On April 4th, 2025, at about 11:07 am, deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of NW Monroe, Corvallis, for a Disorderly conduct type call and later arrested Ronald James Baynum, 60, for menacing-disorderly conduct. Deputies walked him over to the jail where he was lodged and later released.

WARRANT ARREST – On April 3, 2025, at approximately 7:04 PM, deputies stopped a green sedan for a traffic violation near SW 3rd Street and SW Avery Avenue, Corvallis. The driver, Mittie Ann Leviticus, 48, was arrested on a warrant out of the Linn County Circuit Court for Larceny/Theft 3. Leviticus was issued a citation in lieu of custody with court date for her warrant and a traffic citation for violation driving while suspended and driving uninsured.

📌 On April 20, 2025, deputies arrested Natasia G Siagian, 24, of Corvallis, for DUII and Reckless Driving.
📌 On April 19, 2025, deputies arrested Emily Elizabeth Jennett, 35, of California, for DUII.
📌 On April 18, 2025, deputies arrested Tianna Lee Ann Wise, 49, of Mill City, for DUII.

THEFT 2; POSS METHAMPHETAMINE (MISD) PARAPHERNALIA; WARRANT ARREST – On April 18, 2025, at around 7:30 pm, deputies were dispatched to the 20400 block of Highway 34 for a theft in progress. A homeowner reported observing from security camera two individuals actively loading metal roofing materials into a green Chevrolet Silverado. Deputies contacted the Chevrolet nearby and spoke with the driver who reported she was told by a friend that they had seen a Craigslist Ad indicating free leftover construction materials at that address. Deputies later learned the Craigslist Ad was several weeks old and the material had already been taken. The driver was apologetic and returned the materials in lieu of charges being filed. The passenger, Anthony Davis, 52, was arrested at the scene and later issued criminal citations in lieu of custody for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and a Benton County Circuit Court warrant for Criminal Mischief 2.

RECKLESS BURNING – On April 16, 2025, deputies were dispatched to Coffin Butte Rd for two small fires that were extinguished by Republic Services Staff near the Coffin Butte Landfill. Deputies later spoke with the driver of a vehicle that was seen around the fires. The vehicle viewed at the scene was not involved. Currently the cause of the fires is unknown.

DWS MIS – On 4/15/2025 at about 2:56 pm, Dawn Penny (58) of Eugene, was criminally cited for driving while suspended-misdemeanor following a traffic stop on Highway 99W just north of Monroe.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3; FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES/DRIVER; RECKLESS DRIVING – On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at approximately 5:54 AM, deputies contacted Ila Grace Nielsen, 28, on Highway 20, milepost 8, where her vehicle was disabled. Deputies later determined Nielsen had been involved in a hit and run crash earlier that morning in the city of Albany. She was later arrested for Reckless Driving, Criminal Mischief 3, and Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver and released with a citation in lieu of custody. Her vehicle was towed from the scene.

WARRANT ARREST – On 4/13/2025 at about 11:10 am Justin Russell (49) of Monroe, was arrested on multiple outstanding warrants in the 600 block of Commercial St.

DWS MIS – On April 12th, 2025, at about 1:00 pm, deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 800 NW 9th Street parking lot on a 2010 BMW for expired registration. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Megan McCarthy, 37. McCarthy was criminally cited and released for Driving While Revoked Misdemeanor.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On April 12th, 2025, at about 9:15 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 5400 block of NE Highway 20 in Corvallis, for a report of a two-vehicle crash. A vehicle turning into Garland Nursery did not see another vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 20 and turned into it. Only minor injuries were reported, and both vehicles were towed.

WARRANT ARREST – On April 12, 2025, at about 5:00 AM, deputies were dispatched to suspicious person near 1400 SE Alexander Avenue in Corvallis. The person was described as a male wearing a large jacket, jeans, and a small backpack. Deputies located a male matching the description on SE Marion Street and SE Thompson Street. The male, identified as Patrick SUNDBERG, 34, returned with warrants for: two Albany Municipal Court warrants for Failure to appear, Failure to Appear- Theft of Mislaid Property; a Lebanon Municipal Court Warrant for Failure to Appear- Criminal Cite DWS; a Benton County Circuit Court warrant for Failure to Appear- Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance; and a Washington County Circuit Court warrant for Failure to appear- Unlawful Possession of Meth. Due to jail space, he was issued criminal citations for all warrants.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On March 12th, 2025 at around 2:19 PM, deputies were dispatched to a rollover crash near 444 NW Highland Drive, off Raider Way. The driver was a 16-year-old juvenile who had his license for one month. He applied too much gas leaving the school parking lot and spun out into the ditch resulting in the crash.

WARRANT ARREST – On Thursday, April 17, 2025, deputies were dispatched to the 24800 block of Evergreen Road for a possible trespass. A neighbor called to complain about people living at the address despite the “property owner” allegedly named “Mark” saying no one is supposed to be there. Deputies spoke to three people and informed them they may get kicked out. One of them, Joshua Tallman, 34, was cited and released for a Parole Violation warrant out of Lebanon Municipal Court. Lebanon Municipal Court, PV-Theft III, $10,000 Bail.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On 04/16/2025 at about 4:30 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Independence Hwy and NE Hwy 20, Benton County, for a possible motor vehicle crash. The vehicle left the scene and did not cause any damage. Unable to ID the vehicle or the driver.

WARRANT ARREST – On April 16th, 2025, at about 8:50 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the Parole and Probation office lobby at the Benton County Sheriff`s Office for a report of a warrant service. Dustin Manley-Johnson, 31, had turned himself in on a fail-to-appear warrant out of Philomath Municipal Court. Manley-Johnson was criminally cited and released.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On April 15, 2025, at about 2:37 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a multiple vehicle crash at Lewisburg Avenue and Highland Drive. A blue 2018 Subaru Crosstrek was turning left from the stop sign at Highland Drive onto Lewisburg Avenue when the driver failed to see a white 2017 Toyota Rav 4 that was traveling Eastbound on Lewisburg Avenue. The Driver of the Toyota was unable to stop in time and struck the Subaru on the driver`s door and front fender. Both drivers reported they had no apparent injuries. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

POSS FENTANYL – On April 15, 2025, deputies stopped JOHN CALDWELL, 31, for multiple traffic violations near NW Tyler Avenue and NW 2nd Street in Corvallis, Oregon. Deputies cited and released CALDWELL and his two passengers, Rachelle Marie GUESS, 38, and David Newman POWELL, 38, for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. They also issued CALDWELL a traffic citation for driving without an operator`s license.

DWS MIS – On April 14, at about 10:12 a.m., deputies were traveling north just passing Kiger Island Rd when they observed a grey 2018 Mercedes travelling South at 99 mph. Deputies initiated a traffic stop and the driver identified himself as Jordan Reeves, 35, of Corvallis. Deputies issued Reeves a traffic citation for speed, and a criminal citation for DWS revoked misdemeanor. Reeves was cited and released at the scene.

SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT(S) – On 04/14/2025 at approximately 2:00 A.M., deputies were dispatched to the Alsea Falls campground for a report of suspicious circumstances. A group of 9 young adults (ages ranging from 17-19) were camping in tents and heard strange noises outside. They believed that someone was walking around their tent while they were sleeping. Upon arriving, deputies did not see any individuals around their tent, nor did anything appear to be messed with at their campsite. The group decided to pack up their belongings and leave the campground and drive back to their residences in Portland.

WARRANT ARREST – On 04/13/2025 at approximately 11:30 P.M., deputies contacted Laura Bybee, 43, at Hyak Park in Albany. Bybee had an active cite and release warrant out of Albany Municipal Court for Failure to Appear at a hearing. Bybee was subsequently issued a citation in lieu of custody and advised her about park hours.

WARRANT ARREST – On April 13th, 2025, deputies arrested ROBERT KENNETH LAFOLLETTE, 42, on 2 confirmed misdemeanor warrants out of Washington County after contacting him in a broken-down car on Alpine Road near Alpine Cutoff Road in Monroe.

DWS MIS – On Sunday, April 13, 2025, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a white 2009 Lincoln on Villa Drive for a traffic violation. The driver, Hayden Bettelyoun, 19, was arrested for driving while suspended misdemeanor. Hayden was later issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody and released.

WARRANT ARREST – On April 12, 2025, at approximately 4:27pm, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a white 2016 Jaguar XJL for driving 89mph in a posted 55mph zone. The driver was identified as Leotis Henson, 33, who had a warrant out of Lane County. He was cited in lieu of custody at the request of LCSO.

DWS MIS – On April 11, 2025, at approximately 10:00pm, deputies were driving southbound on NW Kings Boulevard near the intersection of NW Circle Boulevard when they observed a black 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse pulling out of the Chevron parking lot. Deputies learned the vehicle was associated with Rebel Tester, 37, whose driving status was suspended at the misdemeanor level. He was cited in lieu of custody.

WARRANT ARREST – On April 10, 2025, at approximately 7:16 PM, deputies stopped a silver sedan driven by Titus Tarkwon, 38, for observed traffic violations near Highway 20 NE and Independence Road, Benton County. Tarkwon was arrested on a warrant out of the Clackamas County Circuit Court for DUII and a warrant out of Philomath Municipal Court for failure to appear on another DUII charge. The Benton County Jail was unable to lodge Tarkwon so he was issued citations in lieu of custody with court dates for his respective warrants.

WARRANT ARREST – On April 9, 2025, at approximately 11:55 PM, deputies stopped a white Ram 1500 for travelling 58 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour zone near Highway 20 NW and Scenic Drive NW, Albany. The driver, Cody Allyn Peterson, 38, was arrested and cited in lieu of custody for a Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for Probation Violation for driving while suspended (x5). Peterson was also issued traffic citations for driving while suspended, driving without an ignition interlock device, and driving without insurance.

DWS MIS – On 04/07/2025 at approximately 9:30 P.M., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a White Lincoln Navigator on 4th Street and Jefferson Avenue in Corvallis. The driver, Hayden Bettelyoun, 19, was subsequently arrested for Driving While Suspended at the Misdemeanor level. Bettelyoun was issued a citation in lieu of custody.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On April 1, 2025, around 4:05PM, deputies were dispatched to speak with a female about a motor vehicle crash that she was involved in near 4800 Highway 20, Corvallis. She reported that the other driver was acting off about exchanging information and ended up going to urgent care for some neck pain. I explained to both drivers that because an injury was alleged that a DMV Crash report would need to be done and provided them both with the case number.

📌 On April 5, 2025, deputies arrested Robert Joseph Turpin, 49, of Monroe, for DUII, Reckless Driving, and a warrant out of the State of Idaho.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3 – On Monday, April 7, 2025, at approximately 10:47 am, deputies were dispatched to a graffiti complaint at Beazell Park on Kings Valley Highway. According to dispatch notes, someone used bright orange spray paint to vandalize the restroom at the park the previous Friday.

LIVESTOCK AT LARGE – On April 9, 2025, a livestock owner was issued a citation for an ongoing issue of his goats running at large, onto the neighbor`s property and eating their shrubbery. The livestock owner resides in the 24600 block of Chicory Lane in Philomath.

FAIL TO APPEAR ON ORDINANCE VIOLATION – On April 11, 2025, at around 6:30pm, deputies contacted Erica Frakes, 33, at Michael`s Landing and later arrested and issued her a criminal citation in lieu of custody for a Corvallis Municipal Court warrant for FTA.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On April 11, 2025, at around 5:17pm, deputies were dispatched to NW Ryals Ave and NW Independence Hwy for a non-injury motor vehicle crash. Driver 1, who was turning north onto Independence Hwy from Ryals Ave in her grey 2018 Toyota Camry, collided with driver 2, who was driving south on Independence Hwy in his white 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. Grace was later issued a citation for Dangerous left turn. No injuries.

WARRANT ARREST – On April 12th, 2025, at about 3:02 pm, deputies were dispatched to the Benton County Sheriff`s Parole and Probation Office lobby. Mario Ibarra Cabuto, 25, was turning himself in on two Corvallis Municipal Court warrants. Ibarra Cabuto was criminally cited and released.

LITTERING – On April 11, 2025, a male called dispatch to report an abandoned white personal watercraft with a red or maroon-looking seat just north of the intersection of SW Reservoir Avenue and SW West Hills Road, in the brush by about 20 yards. Deputies advised the city of Corvallis Public Works about the illegal dumping on their property.

WARRANT ARREST – On 4/11/2025 at about 10:54 am, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a 1999 Ford Ranger near the intersection of Highway 99W and Granger Ave. The operator, Thai Wells (41) of Lebanon, was criminally cited for an active Lebanon Municipal Court warrant and for driving while suspended.

PROBATION VIOLATION – While in custody of Benton County Jail, Raymon Michael Heyer, 38, violated the terms of his probation.

BURGLARY 2 – On April 11, 2025, at about 6:56 a.m., deputies were dispatched to an attempted burglary in the 24500 block of Highway 20 in Philomath. Sometime during the night, a sliding bay door was pried open. The suspect(s) were likely scared away when an alarm should have sounded. No property appears to have been stolen at this time.

RECKLESS DRIVING – On April 5, 2025, at around 7:05 pm, deputies stopped a 17-year-old male for reckless driving on a pocket bike near SW Madison Ave and SW 4th St. He was later released to his father.

WARRANT ARREST – On 4/4/2025 at about 8:15 am Kenneth Lane (46) of Lebanon, was arrested for multiple warrants and transported to the Linn County Jail.

THEFT 1 FROM VEHICLE; CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2 – On April 9, 2025, at 4:49 pm, deputies were dispatched to the trailhead parking lot located on Blake Dr, near HWY 99w in Adair. A male reported sometime between 2:30 pm and 4:49 pm, an unknown suspect broke out the front passenger side window of his vehicle and stole approximately $1000 in various clothing and bicycle accessories.

THEFT 1 – On April 9, 2025, deputies spoke with a female in the 900 block of Wild Rose Dr regarding a Publishers Clearinghouse scam. She purchased two Amazon gift cards and one secure Visa card and later read the numbers from the back of the cards to a person claiming to be affiliated with the company. Each card had 500.00.

PROBATION VIOLATION – On April 8, 2025, deputies cited Kyle Steven Ropchan, 30, for probation violation while in custody.

CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2 – On April 8, 2025, deputies were dispatched to a female trespassing at Crescent Valley High School. Deputies contacted a female walking away from the school and advised her she was trespassed from CVHS.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2 – On April 8, 2025, deputies responded to Hyak Park for damage to the bathroom building. Sometime between April 4 and April 7, 2025, unknown person(s) spray painted the exterior of the bathroom at Hyak Park.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On Monday, April 7, 2025, at 11:56pm, deputies were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on Bellfountain Rd near mile post 1, Corvallis. A juvenile failed to negotiate a corner and crashed into a ditch off the east shoulder of Bellfountain Rd.

FOUND PROPERTY – On Friday, February 21, 2025, at about 10:45 A.M., deputies located a blue iPhone in a Pink case on the road in the 1700 block of NE Conifer Blvd. The phone was later entered into evidence as found property.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2; FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES/DRIVER – On April 7, 2025, at about 9:22 a.m., deputies were dispatched to SE Alexander Ave. for a report of a Motorcycle that was in the ditch in front of a house. Deputies arrived to find a KTM Duke 390 that had been struck by a vehicle the night before. The owner of the KTM was contacted and came to retrieve the motorcycle.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3 – On Monday, April 7, 2025, at approximately 10:47 am, deputies were dispatched to a graffiti complaint at Beazell Park on Kings Valley Highway. Someone used bright orange spray paint to vandalize the restroom at the park the previous Friday.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE INJURY – On April 7, 2025, at about 10:31 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Highway 34 at milepost 28 for a report of a single vehicle crash with unknown injuries. Deputies arrived to find a gold 2007 Ford Focus upside down blocking the westbound lane. The driver of the Ford was traveling west when a log truck traveling east, crossed the center line around a corner and the Ford crashed into the shoulder to avoid a collision with the truck. The log truck driver was issued citations for careless driving, and failure to drive within lane.

ANIMAL/DOG COMPLAINT – On April 6, 2025, at about 2:24 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Adair Village for a report of a dog attack that had happened back in October. Deputies spoke with a man who stated he was walking his Husky when a Pitbull attacked and bit his Husky in the neck. Only the Husky was injured in the attack.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE(S) – On April 5, 2025, at around 5:50 pm, deputies were dispatched to the area of 2600 NW Michelle Dr for a person spray painting his vehicle in the no parking area. Deputies located a male and determined no crime was committed.

WARRANT ARREST – On April 5, 2025, at around 5:30pm, deputies contacted Heather Johnson, 36, at Irish Bend Park and later arrested her on a Linn County Circuit Court warrant for Contempt of court and an Albany Municipal Court warrant for Contempt of court. Johnson was transported to the Linn County Jail where she was lodged.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On April 5, 2025, at around 3:48pm, deputies were dispatched to SW Airport Rd MP 3 for a possible motor vehicle crash. A driver got their blue 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser stuck in the soft shoulder when they pulled over to look at sheep. A local resident towed them back onto the roadway.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On 04/05/2025 at approximately 4:00 A.M., deputies were dispatched to Highway 99W near Milepost 90 for a report of a non-injury single vehicle crash. When they arrived, they spoke with the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle who said he was driving home from Salem and had fallen asleep behind the wheel. No other vehicles or property were damaged as a result of the crash.

DOG BITE – On April 4, 2025, a dog residing in the 200 block of Cedar Lane in Adair was placed on a ten-day bite quarantine. The dog was at large and attacked a neighbor`s dog. As the victim was trying to protect his dog, he was bitten on the wrist.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On March 30, 2025, at approximately 4:04pm, deputies were dispatched to the area of Highway 34 and Milepost 47 for a report of a single vehicle crash. The caller, a juvenile male, crashed his car, a 2016 Toyota Corolla, in the north side ditch of the highway facing eastbound. There were no injuries.

RECKLESS DRIVING; ELUDE VEHICLE – On Saturday, March 29, 2025, at around 11pm, deputies were driving west on Highway 20 near Mile Post 44 located in Philomath when they attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding. The driver attempted to elude, resulting in a crash at Highway 20/MP 48. Jose Gomez, 26, driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, was issued citations for reckless driving and attempting to elude.

THEFT 3 FROM VEHICLE – On March 25, 2025, at approximately 11:50 AM, deputies responded to a residence on N 7th Street, Monroe where a homeowner reported his vehicle`s fuel tank had been drained overnight. No suspects at this time.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 23, 2025, at approximately 2:30 PM, deputies arrested Heather Leanne Johnson, 36, on a traffic stop near SW 3rd Street and SE Goodnight Avenue, for a warrant for contempt of court issued by the Linn County Sheriff`s Office for failure to appear to serve time. Johnson was transported to the Linn County Jail where she was lodged on her warrant.

BURGLARY 2; CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 1 – On March 9, 2025, deputies responded to a cold burglary at the scale house at Coffin Butte landfill. A masked and gloved man forced entry through a sliding glass door. No suspects at this time.

CONTEMPT OF COURT – Kyle Ropchan, 30, violated the terms of his court ordered No Contact Order fifteen times between February 14, 2025, until February 18, 2025 and was cited for contempt of court while in custody.

DWS MIS – On Saturday April 5, 2025, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a white 2013 Honda Pilot on 3rd Street and Twin Oaks Circle. The driver, Benjamin Lieberthal, 21, was later arrested for driving while suspended misdemeanor. Lieberthal was issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody.

WARRANT ARREST – On April 5, 2025, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a green 1997 Honda Civic for trespassing in the 28700 block of Highway 34. The driver was identified as Nathaniel Patrick Shuman, 44, who was the subject of an active cite and release warrant. He was issued a new court date.

DWS FEL; WARRANT ARREST – On Friday, April 4, 2025, at approximately 1:15 pm, deputies were driving north on NW Highland Drive when they saw a blue 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee preparing to turn north from NW Spruce Avenue. Deputies stopped Samuel A. Monroe, 47, for not having a front license plate as required. Monroe had a felony revoked DL; deputies cited and released him for driving, and for a warrant.

WARRANT ARREST – On April 4, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., Caitlin McElmurry, 32, was arrested outside her home for four outstanding warrants. Three of the warrants were issued by the Benton County Circuit Court for failure to appear, and one was issued by the Philomath Municipal Court for failure to appear. McElmurry was criminally cited and released on all warrants.

IMPROPER USE OF 911 – On April 4, 2025, at approximately 11:20pm, deputies were dispatched to the 5300 block of SW Whitby Avenue for an argument. David Andrew Carter, 32, was arrested for misuse of 911.

DWS MIS; WARRANT ARREST – On April 3, 2025, at around 6:40 pm, deputies stopped a black 2000 Honda Civic involved in a hit and run as reported by OSP. Deputies later issued Thomas McCarthey, 61, a criminal citation for Driving while suspended- misdemeanor, and a criminal citation for a Lebanon Municipal Court warrant for Probation violation. OSP arrived and investigated further.

VEHICLE RECOVERED FOR OTHER AGENCY – On April 3, 2025 at 5:47 pm, deputies located a 1996 Mazda B30 parked in a gravel lot on the west side of Independence Hwy, just north of Springhill. Records showed the vehicle had been entered as stolen by Albany Police Department on 3/31/25. Deputies contacted the victim who recovered it.

CUT/TRANSPORT FOREST PRODUCT – On April 3, 2025, at around 4:30 pm, deputies contacted several individuals at a red 2004 Chevrolet Silverado on a BLM road in T14S R7W Section 35. Deputies later issued criminal citations to Mariano Martin Hernandez, 33, and Cristino Reynaldo Martin Pablo, 30, for unlawful cutting of special forest products and seized 121 bouquets of prepared salal.

IDENTITY THEFT – On April 3, 2025, at 2:19 pm, deputies spoke with a male by phone who reported in December 2023, an unknown individual took out an unsecured loan using an unknown amount of his personal information. The loan was from Upstart Network Inc for $55,630. The loan has since defaulted and has affected his credit rating. He is working with a credit restoration company, who requested a police report.

PERMITTING A DOG TO RUN AT LARGE – On April 4, 2025, a dog owner residing in the 31300 block of Peterson Road in Philomath was issued a citation for their dog running at large and menacing a neighbor.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE INJURY – On April 2, 2025, at 6:22 pm, deputies were dispatched to 53rd and Reservoir for a vehicle vs pedestrian, injury traffic crash. Witnesses reported a pedestrian was crossing 53rd St, eastbound, in the crosswalk, when he was struck from behind by a driver. The driver was issued a citation for Failure to Stop for Pedestrian.

DWS MIS – On April 2, 2025, at about 11:30 a.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop on a grey 1996 Toyota Camry. The Driver, Brandon Bennett, 41, was issued a citation in lieu of custody for driving while suspended misdemeanor in the 2200 block of NW Professional Dr, Corvallis.

DWS MIS – On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a black 2019 Toyota Tacoma, for a vehicle violation. The driver, Nicholas Greiner, 44, was later arrested for driving while suspended misdemeanor. Greiner was later issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody.

FELON IN POSS OF RESTRICTED WEAPON; POSS METHAMPHETAMINE (< 2G); WARRANT ARREST – On March 30th, 2025, at around 1:55 p.m., deputies made a traffic stop on a grey Kia. The driver, Sara Webb, 41, had a statewide parole board warrant. She was also in possession of methamphetamine and was also a felon in possession of a restricted weapon. She was cited on her local charges and transported to the Lane County Jail on her warrant.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On March 29, 2025, at around 1:56 pm, deputies were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash at Hwy 99W and Bruce Rd. Driver 1 was traveling south on Highway 99 when he crashed a 1995 Freightliner truck while avoiding a black 2022 Chevrolet Silverado being driven north on Highway 99 driver 2, who made an unsafe left turn in front of driver 1. The Freightliner was towed from the scene. Driver 2 was issued a citation for Careless Driving.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 28th, 2025, at approximately 7:24 am, RUSSELL, Justin was cited at the jail for FTA- Unlawful Possession of Meth and Criminal Trespass II. Russell was released with a new court date and time for him.

WARRANT ARREST – On 3/28/2025 at approximately 6:00 AM, Erik Anthony Bos, 56, turned himself in to the Benton County Jail for FTA DWS. Bos was cited and released.

WARRANT ARREST – On 3/26/2025 WARD, Joshua turned, 36, himself in on a warrant for FTA-DUII. WARD was given a new court date and time to appear.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 21, 2025 @ approximately 2:29 pm, HOLMAN, Doran, 56, turned himself into the jail on a warrant for FTA Criminal Trespass 1. A new court date and time was given to appear.

POSS FENTANYL (>=1G/5PILLS); WARRANT ARREST – On 3/21/2025 at about 11:55 am, Matthew Breeden, 38, was arrested for outstanding warrants and misdemeanor possession of fentanyl in the 400 block of NW 2nd St, Corvallis.

WARRANT ARREST – On 3/20/2025 CHILCOTE, David, 51, was cited on 3 FTA warrants at the jail.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 20th, 2025, at approximately 10:03 am, GEORGE, Delvis, 38, turned himself in to the jail on an FTA warrant for interfering with a peace/parole and probation officer. A new court date and time was given to appear.

WARRANT ARREST – ON MARCH 19, 2025, ROBERT KENNETH LAFOLLETTE, 42, TURNED HIMSELF IN AT THE JAIL ON A WARRANT FOR FTA DWS. A NEW COURT DATE WAS GIVEN AND SUBJECT WAS RELEASED.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 13th, 2025, at approximately 3:05 pm, BOYD, Clark, 55, was cited on a warrant for FTA Dis Con 2. A new court date and time was given to appear, and he was released from the jail.

PAROLE VIOLATION WARRANT – ON FEBRUARY 28, 2025, AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30 AM, DEPUTIES CITED SCOTT, JESSIE LEE, 35, FOR WARRANTS PRIOR TO RELEASE FROM THE JAIL.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE INJURY – On April 2, 2025 at 6:22 pm, deputies were dispatched to 53rd and Reservoir for a vehicle vs pedestrian, injury traffic crash. Witnesses reported a male pedestrian was crossing 53rd St, eastbound in the crosswalk, when he was struck from behind by a vehicle. Witnesses also stated the male had 15 seconds left on the crosswalk timer. The driver reported she was attempting to turn north onto 53rd St and didn`t initially see the pedestrian until it was too late to avoid a collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the pedestrian reported having back pain. The driver was issued a citation for Failure to Stop for Pedestrian.

POSS METHAMPHETAMINE (MISD) PARAPHERNALIA; PROBATION VIOLATION – On April 1, 2025, at about 1:17 p.m., deputies were on patrol on Third Street in Corvallis when they initiated a traffic stop on a tan 2004 Ford Taurus. The passenger, Kyle Giron, 36, was arrested for violation of his probation, charged with possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia, and lodged at the Benton County Jail.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2; ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On April 1, 2025, at approximately 5:38 am, deputies responded to an injury crash in the 3600 block of NW Highland Dr. Corvallis. The driver, Conner Pettit, 18, lost control of his vehicle and crashed through fences and bushes. Conner and the passenger were not injured. Both were wearing seatbelts, and the airbags did not deploy. Conner was cited for Driving While Uninsured and cited in lieu of custody for Criminal Mischief 2.

PAROLE VIOLATION – On March 31st, 2025, at around 2:00 p.m., deputies made a traffic stop on a gray Hyundai accent. The driver, Seth Arnett, 43, had an Oregon State Parole Board warrant for abscond Assault II. The jail was not able to lodge him, and he was given reporting instructions by the Oregon State Parole Board and released from the scene.

WARRANT ARREST – On Monday, March 31, 2025, at approximately 1:05 pm, deputies were driving east on Highway 20 when they. I saw a red 2001 Ford F150 turn on to NE Granger Avenue from Highway 20 when they stopped the vehicle for having an expired registration. The driver, Wesley Smith, 41, was cited and released for a warrant and for Driving While Suspended.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 31, 2025, at about 11:03 p.m., deputies were on patrol on SW Third Street in Corvallis when they contacted Levi Gruenhagen, 44. Levi had two warrants out of Benton County Circuit Court. Levi was subsequently cited and released on the scene.

THEFT 2 – On March 30, 2025, at about 2:47 PM, deputies were dispatched for a reported theft. Deputies spoke with the reporter, who informed deputies that her brother-in-law had stolen $535.00 from their mother. Deputies spoke with the mother, who did not wish to be a victim.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE INJURY – On March 29, 20245 at 2:27 pm, deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle, injury traffic crash on 53rd St just north of Reservoir Ave. Driver 1 had just turned north onto 53rd St. It was reported by the driver that during the turn, several glass bottles on the passenger seat, were banging together. They reached over to prevent the bottles from breaking and their vehicle veered to the left, jumped the raised median and collided with a tree.

HARASSMENT – On March 27, 2025, deputies spoke with a male regarding a telephonic harassment with his company in the 700 block of NW Calloway Dr, Corvallis.

WARRANT ARREST – On Thursday, March 27, 2025, deputies contacted Cody Michael Lee near the 200 block of NW 5th Street, Corvallis. Lee had a warrant for his arrest out of the Lebanon Justice Court for FTA- PCS Marijuana, $10,000.00. Deputies later cited and released Lee for the warrant and explained the citation to him. Lee was cited to appear at the Lebanon Justice Court.

THEFT 1 DECEPTION – On March 26, 2025, at about 7:41 PM, deputies were dispatched for a reported theft. Deputies spoke with a resident in the 26000 block of Caton Ln, Monroe, who reported someone posing as an employee of the Benton County Sheriff`s office and had her pay her warrants at a Bitcoin machine. No suspects.

POSS METHAMPHETAMINE (< 2G); DWS MIS – On March 26th, 2025, at around 1:45 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop on a white 1995 Toyota Corolla. The driver, Nicholas Hochstatter, 46, was issued a citation in lieu of custody for driving while suspended-misdemeanor, and possession of a controlled substance-meth.

THEFT 3 – On March 24, 2025, at approximately 10:36 pm, deputies were dispatched to a cold burglary in the 24400 block of Territorial HWY Monroe, OR. A resident had both his license plates stolen off his vehicle and one license plate stolen off his RV.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 20th, 2025, at about 10:08 am, James Sanney, 62, was arrested in the parking lot of 621 Hickory St in Albany, for a Contempt of Court Warrant out of Albany Municipal Court. Sanney was criminally cited and released.

SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT(S) – On March 8, 2025, at approximately 1:40 PM, deputies responded to a residence on NW Mountain View Drive, Corvallis for a suspicious person. It was later determined the individual in question was a door-to-door salesman. No crime.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 8, 2025, at approximately 2:35 PM, deputies contacted Jenna Summer Smith, 40, on a traffic stop. Smith was arrested on two warrants out of the Benton County Circuit Court. Smith was issued a citation to appear in lieu of custody for her warrants.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On March 4, 2025, at approximately 10:18 AM, deputies contacted a person with a disabled vehicle on the west side of Highway 99W south of NW Mountain View Drive. The driver said they were waiting for a tow after their vehicle was in a crash several hours prior. The driver requested the crash be documented for insurance.

📌 On March 29, 2025, deputies arrested Chien-Hua Lin, 27, of Corvallis, for DUII and Reckless Driving.
📌 On March 31, 2025, deputies arrested Cyrus Daniel Parsons, 47, of Monroe, for DUII.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On 03/30/2025 at approximately 9:00 P.M., deputies were dispatched to the 6800 block of NW Mountain View Drive for a report of a single vehicle non-injury crash. When deputies arrived, they spoke with the driver of the vehicle who explained that he had swerved slightly due to hand tinnitus and struck a garbage can at slow speeds. He was not impaired by intoxicants, there was no observable damage to car or trash can. No citations were issued.

ASSAULT 2; ASSAULT PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER ATTEMPTED SIMPLE ASLT; DISORDERLY CONDUCT 2; HARASSMENT AGGRAVATED; RESISTING ARREST – On Saturday, March 29, 2025, at about 8:00pm, deputies were dispatched to investigate a reported fight at 1284 N 19th Street in Philomath. Chandler Ray Herndon, 18, was in an argument with a female that escalated to a physical fight after Herndon punched her in the face. Herndon resisted arrest and was subsequently booked into the Benton County Jail on multiple charges including Assault in the Second Degree, Aggravated Assault, and Attempted Assault on a Public Safety Officer.

DWS MIS – On 3/29/2025 at approximately 3:52, pm Bryan Watts (50) of Lebanon, was criminally cited for driving while suspended during a traffic stop on NE Granger Ave. near Elliott Circle.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 28, 2025, at 10:39 PM, deputies stopped Jeffery Tyler, 59, on NW Hickory Street near NW Springhill Drive in Albany for Expired Vehicle Registration. Tyler had a confirmed cite and release warrant out of Albany Municipal Court for Failure to Appear/ Contempt of Court, Bail $6,250. Tyler was additionally cited for Driving While Suspended Violation and Driving Uninsured.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 1 – On March 28, 2025, at around 12:08pm, deputies were dispatched to the LEC Lobby for a reported criminal trespass. A homeowner reported she discovered someone had kicked open the door to a vacant house she owns, located in the 3700 block of NW Highland Drive.

RECKLESS DRIVING – On 03/28/2025 at approximately 2:00 A.M., deputies observed a black Infinity G35 traveling at 93 miles per hour in a 55 zone on Hwy 99W, north of Corvallis. Deputies conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle and ultimately issued the driver, Abderrahmane Rhandouri, 21, a criminal citation for Reckless Driving and a speeding citation.

BURGLARY 2; CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3 – On Thursday, March 27, 2025, at about 7:30pm, deputies were dispatched to investigate a report of a cold burglary in the 20000 block of Alsea Highway, Alsea. A homeowner reported someone broke into a detached garage on the property sometime between March 9 and March 27 and stole $800-1000 worth of tools and fishing tackle.

DWS MIS – On Wednesday March 26, 2025, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a gold 2006 Chevy Trailblazer on Harrison Boulevard and 2^nd Street. The driver, Janet Fowler, 71, was later arrested for driving while suspended misdemeanor. Fowler was later issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody.

CONTEMPT OF COURT – On March 25, 2025, deputies arrested Daniel Hardy, 23, for Contempt of Court for violating a Conditional Release Agreement while in custody at the Benton County Jail.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2 – On March 26th, 2025, between 12:15 P.M. and 1:38 P.M., an unknown person in an unknown vehicle likely backed into a parked car, causing minor damage to the driver side back door and rear quarter panel of her silver Subaru Legacy. This happened in the parking lot of the east entrance to the natural area hiking trail at 24645 Cardwell Hill Drive in Philomath.

DOG BITE – On March 26, 2025, a dog owner residing in the 100 block of NE Columbia Ave in Adair was given a warning. The warning was for his dog biting a boy (not breaking skin) while a group of kids were playing in the park.

WARRANT ARREST – On 03/25/2025 at approximately 11:10 hours, deputies drove through the 53rd Street Flats where they saw David Olsen, 60, standing outside a white SUV. Deputies learned he had 3 active warrants. Olsen was issued citations for all 3.

ANIMAL ABUSE 2 – On March 22, 2025, at around 5:14pm, deputies were dispatched to a trailhead near Hwy 99W and Blake Drive for a suspicious circumstance. No crime found.

LITTERING – On March 21, 2025 at approximately 7:45 am, deputies located a pile of rubbish that had been dumped on the east side of Adair Frontage Rd, approximately midway between Kiwi Ln and Hwy 99W. Upon investigation, deputies determined Travis William Ferguson, 46, dumped the rubbish. Ferguson was later issued a citation for offensive littering.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On March 18, 2025, at about 10:08 p.m. deputies were dispatched to a non-injury traffic crash on Highway 20, east of Shrike Way. A silver Nissan Maxima was eastbound when it left the roadway for mechanical reasons according to the driver.

POSS METH – On 03/16/2025 at approximately 8:00 P.M., deputies contacted Banjamin Jazmin, 25, who was inside of a parked vehicle on Highway 20 near Blossom Lane, in Albany. Following an investigation, Jazmin was subsequently arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (2.3 grams of Methamphetamine). Jazmin was later released at the scene and issued a citation in lieu of custody.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On March 25, 2025, at about 8:05 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Marys Peak Road for a report of a single vehicle that had left the roadway and struck a tree. Deputies located a Blue 2004 Jeep Liberty that was unoccupied. The driver was later contacted by phone and reported he was uninjured and was not aware he needed to file a report before he left the vehicle. There were no injuries reported, and the owner of the vehicle arranged for a tow.

CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2; WARRANT ARREST – On March 24, 2025, at around 7:14 pm, deputies were dispatched to a reported trespass in the 3700 block of NE Highway 20. Christian Victoria Andersen, 32, was later arrested and lodged at the Benton County Jail for two warrants and two counts of Criminal Trespass.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 24th, 2025, at about 4:37 p.m., deputies observed a red 1998 Lexus GS3 leave the parking lot of a store on 9th street at a high rate of speed, breaking traction and creating smoke from the tires. The driver, William Spann, 54, was issued a citation in lieu of custody for a Lebanon Municipal Court warrant. Spann was also cited for driving while suspended.

DWS MIS – On March 24th, 2025, at about 4:10 p.m., deputies made a traffic stop on a green 1999 Chrysler sedan on North 9th street in Corvallis. The driver, Alex Ramos, 24, was issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody for driving with a suspended license-misdemeanor.

FAIL TO APPEAR ON CRIMINAL CITATION – On March 24th, 2025, at around 12:44 p.m., deputies located two individuals on OSU property on the south side of Harrison Blvd near 53rd Street. One of the individuals located, Ryan Seib, 28, had two warrants. He was issued new court dates on his warrants and released.

DWS MIS – On 3/24/2025 at about 10:28 am, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 Jeep Cherokee near the intersection of Highway 99W and Bruce Rd and subsequently issued the operator, Heather Leann Johnson (36) of Corvallis, a criminal citation for driving while suspended-misdemeanor.

DOG BITE – On March 24, 2025, a dog residing in the 600 block of NW Calloway Drive in Corvallis was placed on a ten-day bite quarantine at a shelter.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On 3/23/2025 at about 1:37 pm, deputies responded to the intersection of SW West Hills Rd/SW 53rd St. for a vehicle versus bicyclist crash. Deputies learned the male on the bicycle crashed into the driver`s side of a vehicle due to faulty brake pads. There was minimal damage to the vehicle, no injury to either party, and they exchanged information.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 23, 2025, at about 12:50 p.m., deputies made a traffic stop on a Maroon 2010 Ford Expedition. The driver Mickala Birdsell, 30, was issued a citation in lieu of custody for a Warrant out of Albany Municipal Court for Failure to appear on a traffic offense. Birdsell was also issued a citation for driving with a suspended license.

THEFT 3 – LOST/MISLAID PROP – On March 17th, 2025, at around 12:00PM, deputies were dispatched to investigate a possible theft that occurred at the Benton County Jail. An AIC’s significant other dropped off clothing for him, which was left in the vestibule. When another AIC was released, he believed the clothing was for him and took them with him.

📌 On March 25, 2025, deputies arrested Lacy Eileen Barrick, 43, of Eugene, for DUII and Reckless Driving.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – On March 24, 2025, at approximately 2:30am, deputies saw a male looking into a vehicle in the parking lot of 1597 NW 9th Street Corvallis. The male ran on foot, and deputies were unable to locate him. There did not appear to be damage to the business or vehicle.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 23, 2025, at around 9:26 pm, deputies stopped and arrested Meghan Striplin, 27, after she walked away from a traffic stop, for her Albany Municipal Court warrant. She was cited at the request of Albany PD.

WARRANT ARREST – On 03/22/2025 at approximately 1:00 A.M., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a Black SUV on NW 15th Street and NW Tyler Avenue in Corvallis. The driver, Pedro Tecpile, 24, was subsequently issued a traffic citation for driving while suspended at the violation level and was also issued a criminal citation for an active warrant he had out of Linn County Circuit Court for FTA. Tecpile was later released at the scene.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 22, 2025, at approximately 12:28 am, deputies performed a traffic stop on HWY 99W milepost 71, in Corvallis. The driver, James Johnson, 37, had a warrant out of Linn County Circuit Court for Failure to Appear-Contempt. James was cited for Driving While Suspended-Violation and cited in lieu of custody for his warrant.

DWS MIS; WARRANT ARREST – On 03/21/2025 at approximately 11:40 P.M., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a Black SUV on Harrison Blvd near NW 15th Street in Corvallis. The driver, Jason Walter, 49, was subsequently arrested for Driving While Suspended at the Misdemeanor level and an active warrant for his arrest out of Deschutes County. The Jail declined to house Walter on his custody warrant, so he was ultimately issued a citation in lieu of custody for driving while suspended at the misdemeanor level as well as the warrant for his arrest.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On March 21, 2025, at 3:00 pm, deputies were dispatched to the 23000 block of Harris Rd. The caller resident explained her father-in-law just returned home with a flat tire. Upon further inspection, she found he had unknowingly crashed into something. The father-in-law suffers from dementia, and she wanted deputies to confiscate his driver`s license, due do decreasing mental state. Deputies explained to resident that they were unable to confiscate his driver`s license but would contact the DMV for a retest.

FAIL TO REGISTER SEX OFFENDER – On March 20, 2025, deputies contacted Brian Lewis Richardson, 44, on Highway 99W near Stow Pit Road. Richardson was wearing hospital scrubs and no shoes. Richardson was walking with traffic when deputies contacted him and later issued him a citation for Fail to Register as a Sex Offender for his annual registration.

ANIMAL/DOG COMPLAINT – On March 20, 2025, deputies located a stray male hound dog. The dog was not chipped. He was found running at large near Bull Run Road/Bellfountain Rd in Monroe. The finder is holding onto the dog until an owner is found.

HARASSMENT PHYSICAL – On March 19th, 2025, deputies arrested a juvenile in Monroe, for Harassment after he punched his brother, causing pain.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 12, 2025, at approximately 1:57 PM, Justice Ortiz, 28, was arrested for an outstanding failure to appear warrant in the area of 5th Street and Monroe, Corvallis. Due to overcrowding at the jail, she was booked and released.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 16th, 2025, at around 12:04PM, deputies arrested Donny Gibboney, 38, near HWY 20 and Blossom Lane. Gibboney had a cite and released Albany Municipal Court warrant for FTA – Contempt of court. Gibboney was issued a criminal citation to appear on his warrant.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 16th, 2025, at around 11:41AM, deputies made a traffic stop on a 1999 Subaru Forester near NE HWY 20 and Blossom Ln, Albany, and contacted the driver, Mitchell Reed, 44. Reed had an Albany Municipal Court warrant for Failing to comply – Contempt of court. He was issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody. Reed was also issued a traffic citation for driving uninsured.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 13th, 2025, at around 11:14AM, deputies observed David Whitney, 33, near 1st Street behind the Rodeway Inn. Deputies contacted Whitney, who had a cite and release warrant out of Albany Municipal Court for Contempt. He was issued a new court date to appear on his warrant.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On March 19th, 2025 at about 5:46 P.M., deputies responded to a non-injury crash on Highway 99W at Llewellyn Road in Corvallis. A passenger car rear ended an SUV that was stopped for a vehicle turning onto Llewellyn Road in rainy/wet conditions. Both drivers were sober and both vehicles were quickly moved off the roadway.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 18, 2025, at about 2:45 p.m., deputies located Bryce Oglesby, 35, at Planet Fitness on NW Ninth street in Corvallis. Oglesby was arrested for a statewide felony warrant out of Benton County for Theft in the first degree. Oglesby was cited and released for his warrant.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 17th, 2025, at about 7:10 pm, Ismael Nelson, 42, was arrested near the intersection of NW Sequoia and NW Fairlawn St in Corvallis, Oregon. Nelson had a Fail to Appear Warrant out of Lebanon Municipal Court. Nelson was criminally cited and released.

On March 18, 2025, deputies arrested Brittney Michelle Ettinger, 23, of Corvallis, for DUII and Reckless Driving.

On March 14, 2025, deputies arrested Crystal Adina Butler, 22, of Albany, for DUII and Reckless Driving.

On March 13, 2025, deputies arrested Mason Patrick Lee, 18, of Madras, for DUII and Reckless Driving.

On March 8, 2025, deputies arrested Wendell L Iness, 63, of Corvallis, for DUII, Reckless Driving, and Reckless Endangering.

WARRANT ARREST – On 3/16/2025 at about 1:03 pm, Eleuterio Gervacio (49), of Corvallis, was criminally cited for multiple warrants following a traffic stop near the intersection of NW 27th St. and NW Polk Ave.

On February 28, 2025, deputies arrested Steven Kenneth Derlacki, 43, of Albany, for for DUII and Reckless Driving.

On March 1, 2025, deputies arrested Corey Alan Smith, 60, of Sweet Home, for DUII.

On March 3, 2025, deputies arrested Ricardo Esaw Holmes, 22, of Lebanon, for DUII and Reckless Driving.

On March 6, 2025, deputies arrested Brennan Jake Pool, 22, of Brownsville, for DUII and Reckless Driving.

On March 6, 2025, deputies arrested Armando Erick Machuca Hernandez, 50, of Newport, for DUII and Reckless Driving.

On March 8, 2025, deputies arrested Steven Brian Velazquez, 23, of Independence, for DUII and Reckless Driving.

WARRANT ARREST – On 3/15/2025 at 2:20 pm, Michael Wells (41) of Albany, was arrested for multiple warrants near Kings Valley Highway and Cardwell Hill Drive. He was lodged at the Linn County Jail.

POSS METHAMPHETAMINE (< 2G); WARRANT ARREST – On March 14, 2025, at about 11:45 a.m., deputies went to a residence in Blodgett for follow up. Shawn Newport, 57, of Blodgett, was arrested for a warrant out of Benton County for violating his post-prison supervision agreement. Newport was also charged with possession of a controlled substance-Meth. Newport was taken to Benton County Jail where he was lodged.

THEFT 2 – On 3/14/2025 at about 10:00 am, deputies spoke with a resident in the 2200 block of Rosecrest Dr, regarding a theft. The male had approximately $150-$200 in quarters and 20-30 silver dollars stolen sometime in the last month. No current suspects at this time.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 14th, 2025, at about 1:00 pm, Shawn Burleson, 31, was arrested in the 3400 block of NE Oxford Circle in Corvallis, for a Parole Board Warrant out of Linn County and two Lebanon Municipal Court Warrants. Burleson was transported and lodged at the Linn County Jail.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On March 12, 2025, at about 8:57 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 5000 block of Springhill Drive for a reported crash. A female drove her 2010 Volkswagen Bug into the ditch. There were no injuries. The car did not appear damaged. Her dad intended to remove the car from the ditch.

WARRANT ARREST – ON 3/12/2025, DAVIS-WILLIAMSON, DALTON JAMES, 34, TURNED HIMSELF INTO THE JAIL FOR A MISSED COURT DATE FOR 3 BENTON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT WARRANTS. THE SUBJECT WAS RELEASED WITH A NEW COURT DATE AND TIME.

DWS FEL – On March 13th, 2025, at about 1:45 pm, Thomas Miller, 48, was arrested in the 1100 block of NE Circle Blvd for Driving While Revoked Felony. Miller was criminally cited and released. Deputies gave Miller a courtesy ride.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On 3/10/2025 at 1:52 pm, deputies responded to Highway 34 near Yewwood Ln. for a single vehicle traffic crash. The vehicle was off the roadway and the driver arranged his own tow.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 10, 2025 @ 10:26 am, Malone, Marcel, 21, turned himself into the Benton County Jail on a warrant for Unlawful Use of Weapon and Menacing.

WARRANT ARREST – ON 3/7/2025, CLARK, LOREN, 54, WAS CITED ON AN ALBANY MUNI WARRANT FOR FTC-DWS. CLARK WAS GIVEN A NEW COURT DATE AND TIME FOR THIS WARRANT.

WARRANT ARREST – On 03/04/25 McMakin, Sara, 41, turned herself in at Benton Co Jail on a Corvallis Municipal warrant for FTA Littering.

WARRANT ARREST – On 03/03/25, at 1:58 hours, ALVARADO, MICHAEL, 33, turned himself in to the Benton County Jail on a warrant out of the Benton County Circuit Court for Failure to Appear for Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree and Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree. The warrant was served on ALVARADO and he was released with a court date and time.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE INJURY – On Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, at approximately 6:30 PM, deputies responded to a reported motor vehicle crash on Highway 34, milepost 38. There were minor injuries.

WARRANT ARREST – On 02/21/25, at 1:36 pm, GRANT, SHASTA MISSFITS, 45, turned himself into the Benton County Correctional Facility (BCCF) on a warrant for Failure to Appear for Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked. Security for the warrant was set at $3,000. The warrant was served on GRANT and he was released with a court date and time.

FAIL TO APPEAR-BENCH WARRANT – ON 2/19/25, DEPUTIES CITED SHIRKEY, DYLAN, 32, FOR A DALLAS MUNI COURT WARRANT. IT WAS SERVED ON SHIRKEY WHO WAS LOCATED AT THE BENTON COUNTY JAIL.

FORGERY 1; IDENTITY THEFT – On Friday, February 7th, 2025, at approximately 3:20 PM, deputies took a report of a fraud in the 25500 block of Cemetery Rd. A resident reported her mother had some fraudulent activity on her accounts.

WARRANT ARREST – On Wednesday March 12, 2025, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a silver 1996 Honda Civic hatchback on Highway 99W near Conifer Boulevard. The driver, Gary Hatfield Jr, 45, was later arrested for a fail to appear warrant and issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 1 – On March 4th, 2025 at about 6:00 P.M., an unknown suspect placed an unknown substance in the gas tank of a victim’s Ford F-350 while it was parked in Monroe. The victim the entire fuel system needs to be replaced, and he was quoted a replacement cost of $13,412.31 by a vehicle repair business in Junction City. The victim stated he came out of a business and saw his fuel door open, and the gas cap on the ground, having been broken from the tether. There is no suspect information at this time.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 12, 2025 at around 1:52 am, deputies stopped Jeffrey Michal Diaz, 44, on Hwy 34 near Denny School Rd. Diaz was later arrested, cited and released on a Washington County Failure to Appear warrant.

POSS METHAMPHETAMINE (FELONY) – On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, deputies contacted Jose Delacruz, 32, at Hyak Park after closure hours and later arrested Jose for PCS meth. Jose was issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody and transported to a family member’s residence.

On February 28, 2025, deputies arrested Steven Kenneth Derlacki, 43, of Albany, for for DUII and Reckless Driving.

On March 1, 2025, deputies arrested Corey Alan Smith, 60, of Sweet Home, for DUII.

On March 3, 2025, deputies arrested Ricardo Esaw Holmes, 22, of Lebanon, for DUII and Reckless Driving.

On March 6, 2025, deputies arrested Brennan Jake Pool, 22, of Brownsville, for DUII and Reckless Driving.

On March 6, 2025, deputies arrested Armando Erick Machuca Hernandez, 50, of Newport, for DUII and Reckless Driving.

On March 8, 2025, deputies arrested Steven Brian Velazquez, 23, of Independence, for DUII and Reckless Driving.

DOG AT LARGE – On March 11, 2025, around 11:30 PM, a dog at large that had been captured in a North Albany neighborhood. When deputies arrived, it was determined the dog was found near the intersection of Crocker Road and Squire Street. The dog was a medium sized black and tan shepherd/spaniel mix and was very friendly. Deputies transported the dog the Heartland Humane Society.

VIOL RELEASE AGREEMENT – On March 11, 2025, at about 8:55 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 22400 block of Wells Creek Road for a reported no-contact order violation. Deputies were unable to contact either party or prove the violation.

HARASSMENT PHYSICAL – On March 11, 2025, at about 4:32 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 20700 block of Highway 34 for a reported assault. When they arrived, they spoke with a male who said his juvenile grandchild attacked him. Deputies criminally cited the juvenile for harassment.

THEFT 1 AGGRAVATED; UUV; POSS STOLEN VEHICLE; TAMPER W/ EVIDENCE; CRIMINAL TRESPASS 1; DWS MIS – On March 11, 2025, Colin Levi Reeves, 29, was arrested for numerous crimes related to the theft of a 1995 Ford Pickup containing a sprayer in the bed of the truck. Reeves was transported to the Benton County Jail and lodged on the charges. Chase Michael Kuske, 33, was issued a criminal citation for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and released in the field.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 11th, 2025 at around 4:00PM, deputies observed Donald Wayne Johnson SR, 52, in the parking lot of the post office located at 311 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. Johnson had a cite and release warrant out of the Benton County Circuit Court for Theft II. Deputies contacted Johnson and he was subsequently issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody to appear on the warrant.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On March 11, 2025, at about 8:07 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Orchard Street near South 6th Street for a traffic crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. A male was driving west on Orchard Street just west of South 6th Street in Monroe about 15-20 mph. A 9-year-old child started to cross the street outside the crosswalk area, when not safe to do so. The child ran into the side of the Jeep crossover SUV, and his head hit the passenger side mirror, folding the mirror in. He was checked out by Monroe Fire personnel and released to his mother.

ACCIDENT OTHER NO INJ – On March 10, 2025, at about 6:40 PM, deputies were dispatched to Highway 99 and Tampico Road for a reported rollover crash. The juvenile driver was not injured. The 2007 Subaru was towed.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 11th, 2025 at around 2:33PM, deputies observed Randal Scott Curtis, 58, in the parking lot of the Benton County Fairgrounds. Curtis had a Philomath Municipal Court warrant for FTA Criminal conspiracy. He was subsequently issued a criminal citation to appear on his warrant.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On March 10th, 2025 at around 8:55AM, deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle, non-injury crash. Deputies located the crash in Polk County on Buena Vista, approximately 1500 feet south of the southern end of Anderson Rd. Deputies contacted the driver, whose license was suspended for driving uninsured. The driver was issued traffic citations for driving while suspended violation and driving uninsured.

WARRANT ARREST – On 03/09/2025 at approximately 6:30 P.M., deputies conducted a traffic stop at 1st and Ellsworth Street in Albany. The driver, Heidi Haji-Mohamed, 44, was subsequently arrested for an outstanding warrant for her arrest. Haji-Mohamed was issued a citation in lieu of custody for her warrant as well as a traffic citation for driving while suspended. Haji-Mohamed was released at the scene.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 9th, 2025 at around 11:08AM, deputies observed Christina Louise Thomas, 45, walking through a parking lot located at 606 Hickory Street. Thomas had an Albany Municipal Court warrant for failing to appear on a criminal trespass charge. Deputies contacted her in the parking lot and issued her a criminal citation in lieu of custody per issuing agency request.

CONTEMPT OF COURT – On 3/9/2025 at about 11:13 am Danielle Black (40) of Corvallis, was criminally cited for an outstanding Albany Municipal Court warrant.

PROBATION VIOLATION – On March 3rd, 2025 at around 9:15AM, deputies contacted a female and male in a vehicle off Dyke Rd in Monroe. Neither of the occupants wanted to identify themselves. Deputies later determined the female was the registered owner and the passenger was later identified as Kyle Giron. Giron is on probation, and one of his conditions is not to have contact with the female.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE INJURY – On March 8, 2025, at about 2:04 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 19700 block of Alsea Highway, for a report of a single vehicle crash with injuries. A male was driving his tan 2006 Toyota Tacoma East on highway 34 when he failed to negotiate a corner before crashing in a field. He was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital for unknown injuries. The Toyota was towed.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On March 8, 2025, at about 11:49 a.m., deputies were traveling Eastbound on Highway 20 at milepost 9 when they observed two vehicles pulled to the shoulder of the Westbound Lane. A blue 2018 Subaru Outback was travelling West when a dog ran out into the highway. The Subaru stopped to avoid the dog and was struck by a black 2018 Toyota Corolla. Deputies contacted the owner of the dog who did not know the dog was outside. There were no apparent injuries, and the Toyota was towed.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 7th, 2025, at about 12:47 pm, deputies arrested Heather Johnson, 36, in the 3300 block of NE Lancaster Street in Corvallis. Johnson had a warrant out of Albany Municipal Court for Contempt of Court. Johnson was criminally cited and released.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 4th, 2025, at about 1:35 pm, deputies arrested Tina Miller, 38, and Samuel Monroe, 47, on their warrants in the 1100 block of NW B in Corvallis. Both Miller and Monroe received criminal citations and were released.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On March 3, 2025, deputies responded to milepost 3 of NW Springhill Drive, Benton County for an unoccupied vehicle that appeared to have crashed through a guardrail and into the ditch. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the driver was located and warned about leaving the scene of a crash after property had been damaged.

HARASSMENT PHONE – On Friday, February 28, 2025, at about 4:45pm, deputies were dispatched to investigate a report of harassment in the 100 block of S 9th Street in Monroe. A female reported that Jordan L. Coulson, 19, was calling and texting her even after she had repeatedly told him to stop. Deputies later arrested Coulson for Telephonic Harassment. Coulson was booked at the Benton County Jail and released with a no-contact release agreement.

WARRANT ARREST – On Friday, February 28, 2025, at approximately 4:15 P.M., deputies stopped Tyson Matthew Smith, 42, on Highland Drive near Walnut Boulevard. Deputies later cited and released him for a Benton County Circuit Court Warrant for Contempt of Court.

📌 On February 28, 2025, deputies arrested Steven Kenneth Derlacki, 43, of Albany, for for DUII and Reckless Driving.
📌 On March 1, 2025, deputies arrested Corey Alan Smith, 60, of Sweet Home, for DUII.
📌 On March 3, 2025, deputies arrested Ricardo Esaw Holmes, 22, of Lebanon, for DUII and Reckless Driving.
📌 On March 6, 2025, deputies arrested Brennan Jake Pool, 22, of Brownsville, for DUII and Reckless Driving.
📌 On March 6, 2025, deputies arrested Armando Erick Machuca Hernandez, 50, of Newport, for DUII and Reckless Driving.
📌 On March 8, 2025, deputies arrested Steven Brian Velazquez, 23, of Independence, for DUII and Reckless Driving.

THEFT 2 – On 3/8/2025 at about 4:00 pm, deputies spoke with a resident regarding theft from his property in the 4400 block of SW 53rd St. The property was returned by an unknown individual, and the victim did not wish to pursue criminal charges.

DWS MIS – On 3/8/2025 at about 2:10 pm, Jacquelyn Russell (39) of Albany, was criminally cited for driving while suspended-misdemeanor near 3430 NW Springhill Dr.

POSS METHAMPHETAMINE (MISD) PARAPHERNALIA; WARRANT ARREST – On Saturday, March 8, 2025, at approximately 9:37 am, deputies were driving north on Highway 99W near Camp Adair Road when they saw a male walking north on the northbound side of the road. They stopped the male for Improper Position Upon or Improperly Proceeding Along a Highway. They learned the male, who identified himself as Scott Fergason, 52, had a warrant. He was arrested and later released on the warrant and was issued a citation for possession of a meth pipe.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On March 7th, at about 4:56 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle crash with injuries. The silver 2006 Chevy Aveo did not appear to have been in a crash and was unoccupied. Due to the Chevy`s position and the time of day, it was towed as a hazard.

DWS MIS – On Friday, March 7, 2025, at approximately 1:04 pm, deputies contacted the Caitlin McElmurry, 32, on North Albany Road, in a black 2010 Nissan Xterra. She was cited for a misdemeanor suspended driver`s license.

CUT/TRANSPORT FOREST PRODUCT – On March 5, 2025, at around 4:00pm, deputies located a white 2006 Ford E150 van parked along a forest road off Benner Ridge Rd and issued Maria Mendoza Ramirez, 27, a criminal citation for Unlawful Harvest of Specialty Forest Products. Deputies also seized an estimated 180 bouquets of packaged salal.

WARRANT ARREST – On Sunday, March 2, 2025, at approximately 8:33 am, deputies cited Jeffery D. Tyler. Jeffery, 59, on Camp Adair Road near milepost 1 on a warrant. He was cited and released.

POSS FENTANYL (>=1G/5PILLS); WARRANT ARREST – On 3/7/2025 at about 2:30 pm, Ashley Hooper (26) was arrested for warrants and PCS Fentanyl on Highway 20 near Granger Ave. She was transported and lodged at the Linn County Jail.

DOG AT LARGE – On March 6, 2025 9:39 a.m., deputies transported a stray dog from the Ark Animal Hospital to the Heartland Humane Society where she was impounded. The dog was an adult, female, black and tan German Shepherd Dog. The dog was originally found on Old Peak Rd, Alsea Hwy.

DOG AT LARGE – On March 5, 2025, at about 7:16 PM, deputies were dispatched to Heartland Humane Society for a found dog. Deputies met the individual that found the dog and lodged the King Charles Spaniel in the Heartland Humane Society.

CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2 – On March 5, 2025, at about 1:55 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 16400 block of Highway 34, for a report of trespassing. Deputies contacted a resident who stated she saw a blue Toyota Tacoma with a matching canopy driving back and forth on a road that belongs to her. No evidence of a crime was found.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3 – On 03/05/2025 at approximately 11:37 am, deputies responded to a criminal mischief complaint on Reservoir Rd at a City of Corvallis water treatment facility. Deputies photographed red spray paint on a grey building which read “Doser”. There is no suspect information or leads at this time.

ANIMAL/DOG COMPLAINT – On March 5, 2025 9:47 a.m., deputies transported two stray labs from the 24200 block of Evergreen Road in Philomath to the Heartland Humane society where they were impounded. Both were female. One was black and the second was silver in color.

WARRANT ARREST – On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, deputies contacted Amanda Jiminez, 43, and Waco Jiminez, 47, off Highway 34 near Ireland Drive. After learning both parties had active warrants, deputies issued them both criminal citations in lieu of custody for their respective warrants.

WARRANT ARREST – On Tuesday March 4, 2025, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a black 2010 Nissa Xterra, on Highway 20 near milepost 4 for a traffic violation. Deputies contacted the occupant, Justin Eide, 40, who was criminally cited and waited for a valid driver to remove the vehicle from the location.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On 03/03/2025 at approximately 12:13 hours, deputies responded to a non-injury crash on SW 53rd Street near Touchstone Place. Deputies contacted both drivers and determined that medics were not needed. One vehicle was towed due to damage. No citations were issued, and an information exchange was facilitated.

WARRANT ARREST – On 3/3/2025 at 11:26 am Lindsey Gamel (33) of Corvallis, was criminally cited for a Linn County Circuit Court warrant during a traffic stop on Hwy 20 at Asbahr Ln.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On March 2, 2025, at approximately 7:21 AM, deputies responded to Highway 20 near Shrike Way for a single vehicle crash off the road. Deputies met the driver on the scene who stated he crashed at approximately 1:00 AM on March 2, 2025, while driving from the coast. There were no injuries reported, and the driver arranged his own vehicle recovery and towing.

WARRANT ARREST – On February 28, 2025, at about 4:47p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop on a black 1999 Ford Expedition for a passenger who was not wearing his seatbelt. The passenger was identified as Ely Holmes, 37, who had a warrant out of Albany Municipal Court.

POSS METHAMPHETAMINE (MISD) PARAPHERNALIA; ESCAPE 3; WARRANT ARREST – On February 28, 2025, at approximately 12:20am, the Corvallis Police Department was dispatched to a fight the intersection of NW Harrison Boulevard and NW 1st Street. Deputies located a male, Tyler Rand, 28, in the area who was the subject of multiple warrants. He was transported to the Benton County Jail.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE(S) – On February 27, 2025, at about 3:33 p.m., deputies were driving on West Hills Road just east of Reservoir Road by about 1/3 of a mile when they contacted a silver Ford Expedition with a rear license plate only. The vehicle was parked illegally; deputies contacted the sole human occupant who said she broke down and was charging her vehicle battery. The vehicle was later moved to an unknown location.

POSS METHAMPHETAMINE (< 2G); CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2 – On February 26th, 2025 at around 6:50AM, deputies located Justin Russell, 48, and Kitana Rodriguez, 28, trespassing in the 4800 block of NE HWY 20. The residence at this address is condemned and it has posted “NO TRESPASSING” signs at the front of the property. They were both taken into custody. Deputies located a small glass container of methamphetamine on Russell and a methamphetamine pipe. Both were criminally charged for Criminal trespass II. Additionally, Russell was criminally cited for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.

PERSON < 21 POSSESSING / CONSUMING MARIJUANA – On February 25th, 2025, at about 2:11 pm, deputies were dispatched to Crescent Valley High School for a report of a minor in possession of marijuana. The juvenile and the parents were interviewed. After further investigation, the
juvenile was criminally cited and released for Minor in Possession.

WARRANT ARREST – On 3/3/2025 at 11:26 am Lindsey Gamel (33) of Corvallis, was criminally cited for a Linn County Circuit Court warrant during a traffic stop at Hwy 20/Asbahr Ave, Corvallis.

WARRANT ARREST – On Sunday, March 2, 2025, at approximately 1:19 pm, deputies were following a white 2006 Ford Econoline van towing a trailer northbound on Kings Valley Highway and stopped it for a traffic violation. Deputies learned the driver, Ryan J. Sampson, 29, and passenger, Jennie R. Olmos, 29, both had warrants, and the Ryan had a suspended license. Both were cited and released.

HARASSMENT PHYSICAL CONTACT/SIMPLE ASSAULT – On March 2, 2025, at approximately 1:46 am, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in the 26000 block of McFarland Rd. Monroe, OR. A male pulled a female to the ground. There were no injuries. The male was given a ride to his residence in Harrisburg.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On 03/01/2025 at approximately 2:30 P.M., deputies were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle crash with no injuries on Harris Road near milepost 2. None of the van`s occupants were injured and there was minimal property damage to a grassy field as well as the van itself. The van was able to be driven away from the scene and no citations were issued.

DWS MIS – On 03/01/2025 at approximately 1:00 P.M., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a Black Chevy Trailblazer on Highway 20 near Milepost 36. The driver, Eduardo Acosta, 51, was subsequently issued a citation in lieu of custody for Driving While Suspended at the Misdemeanor level. Acosta was also issued a traffic citation for driving without valid insurance. Acosta waited at the location of the traffic stop for a valid driver to arrive.

WARRANT ARREST – On 3/1/2025 at about 11:20 am Jason Kihlstadius (30) of Albany, was arrested and lodged at the Linn County Jail for outstanding warrants following a traffic stop on Hwy 20 at milepost 5.

WARRANT ARREST – On March 1, 2025, at approximately 10:00 AM, deputies located Michelle Trahan, 52, seated in a silver Toyota Camry parked near NW Blossom Lane and Highway 20 NW. Trahan was arrested on four warrants out of both Linn and Benton County Circuit Courts for drug related charges. Trahan was issued citations in lieu of custody with court dates for her respective warrants.

POSS METHAMPHETAMINE (MISD) PARAPHERNALIA; ESCAPE 3; WARRANT ARREST – On February 28, 2025, at approximately 12:20 am, the Corvallis Police Department was dispatched to a fight the intersection of NW Harrison Boulevard and NW 1st Street. Deputies located a male, Tyler Rand, 28, in the area who the subject of multiple warrants. He was transported to the Benton County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – On February 27, 2025, at approximately 11:20pm, deputies stopped to help a motorist on Highway 34 near Milepost 46. The motorist was identified as Steve Bedolla, 54, who was the subject of an active warrant. He was issued a citation in lieu of custody.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On 02/27/2025 at approximately 5:00 P.M., deputies were dispatched to Kings Valley Highway near Milepost 28, in Philomath, for a report of a single vehicle motorcycle crash. He was uninjured.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On February 27th 2025, deputies were dispatched to a van in the ditch on Hwy 34 at milepost 29. It appeared the driver of the van was eastbound on Hwy 34 and drove off the road into the ditch, crossing the west bound lane of travel.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On February 27, 2025 at 8:34 am, deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle traffic crash on HWY 99W, near Hulbert Lake Rd. Driver 1 was northbound on HWY 99w, towing a utility trailer. He came upon a northbound vehicle, traveling 35 mph and attempted to pass the vehicle, in heavy fog, with limited visibility. During the pass, he met an oncoming vehicle, with no headlights on. He swerved left, into the west ditch, where he struck a culvert headwall and buried underground cable marker. The property damage was reported to Monroe Telephone Company.

UNLAW ENTRY MOTOR VEHICLE – On February 25, 2025, at approximately 8:07 AM, deputies were dispatched to an attempted car prowl on Shelby Street, Monroe that occurred between 2:00 AM and 3:30 AM.

CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2 – On 2/24/2025, deputies spoke with residents regarding suspicious subjects on their property. They had footage of transients walking through their property on the mornings on 2/22 and 2/24. During one of the incidents, one of them took a safety traffic vest, a picture frame, and blanket. They wanted the subjects trespassed if contacted.

WARRANT ARREST – On 02/21/2025 at approximately 11:50 P.M., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a white pickup truck on Highway 34 near Peoria Road. The driver, Ryan Meacham, 21, was issued a citation for driving while suspended and was also issued a citation in lieu of custody for an active Lebanon Municipal Court warrant.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On February 20th, 2025, at about 1:45 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a report of a cold motor vehicle crash that occurred around 1:00 a.m. A vehicle crashed into an orchard, damaging one tree and several feet of irrigation line. The driver of the vehicle provided his insurance and took responsibility for the damage.

WARRANT ARREST – On February 10, 2025, at approximately 1:53 PM, deputies stopped a car for traffic violations on Hickory Street near North Albany Road, where they located Christina Thomas, 45. Thomas was arrested on a warrant out of the Albany Municipal Court for Failure to Appear on Criminal Trespass 2. Thomas was issued a citation in lieu of custody with a court date for her warrant.

WARRANT ARREST – On Thursday, February 27, 2025, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a white 2022 Hyundai Kona, on Highway 20 near Scenic Drive for a traffic violation. The driver, James Castellano, 59, was later arrested for an Albany Municipal Court fail to appear warrant. James was later issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody and released.

CRIMINAL TRESPASS 1 – On February 27, 2025, deputies were dispatched to NE Steele Ave, Corvallis for a suspicious activity complaint. Deputies later contacted two individuals who had walked along the railroad tracks from NE Conifer. Along the way an unknown male yelled at them and followed them.

WARRANT ARREST – On Thursday, February 27, 2025, at about 3:40pm, deputies arrested Justin Dean Russell, 48, at the Benton County Sheriff`s Office on a misdemeanor Lebanon Municipal Court warrant. At the request of the warrant-issuing court, Russell was cited in lieu of custody and released.

WARRANT ARREST – On February 25, 2025, at about 10:25 PM, deputies were on a traffic stop at Highway 34 and Peoria Road and located Miranda Emanuelle Edwards, 30, hiding in the Porta-Potty at the 76 Gas Station. Deputies arrested Miranda on a Deschutes County warrant. She was transported to the Benton County Jail.

FAIL CARRY/PRESENT OP LICENSE; WARRANT ARREST – On 02/25/2025 at about 8:19 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 34 near Peoria Rd, Corvallis, for an improper lane change. The driver, Matthew L`esperance, 46, was arrested for failing to carry and present his license, and two warrants for his arrest. Matthew was issued citation for all charges and released.

WARRANT ARREST – On February 25th, 2025 at around 3:44 pm, deputies located Jacob Paul James, 31, near the waterfront at Michael`s landing. He had an FTA warrant out of Philomath Municipal Court for theft III. He was subsequently issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody on his warrant per Philomath`s request. He was in possession of needles and a broken methamphetamine pipe.

CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2 – On February 25, 2025, at about 2:18 PM, deputies were dispatched for a reported trespass in the 800 block of Commercial Street in Monroe. Deputies spoke with a resident by phone who said someone came onto his property at around 3:21 AM. The unknown person tried several vehicle handles and entered a shed. Nothing appeared to be stolen.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On February 22, 2025, at about 6:31 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop on a gold Suzuki XL7 driving west on Circle Blvd. When they activated their overhead lights, the Suzuki immediately pulled to the right and crashed into a blue Toyota Highlander. The driver of the Suzuki stated he did not see the Toyota. There were no apparent injuries.

THEFT 2 FROM VEHICLE; UNLAW ENTRY MOTOR VEHICLE – On February 22, 2025, at about 3:37 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Peavy Arboretum for an unlawful entry into a motor vehicle. A female reported the passenger window had been broken on her white 2025 Toyota 4Runner while parked. A backpack and baby carrier were taken from the vehicle with a total value of $250.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2 – On February 18th, 2025 at around 3:32PM, deputies were attempting to serve civil papers at the Rodeway Inn. As they were leaving, they observed a man carving up a city tree with a knife. The man was identified as Ahmad Youssef, 26. Youssef had two Corvallis Municipal court warrants. One for FTA Violent Conduct, the other was a for failing to appear. He was issued a new criminal citation for Criminal Mischief II and cited and released on his Municipal Court warrants.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On February 10th, 2025 at around 10:46AM, deputies responded to a traffic crash at N 19th Street and West Hills Rd. Driver 1 was driving a school bus southbound on N 19th Street when a metallic red sedan pulled out in front of her from West Hills Rd turning Northbound. The two vehicles collided, and it appeared the back driver side bumper of the red sedan sustained damages. The sedan did not stop and continued to drive off.

HARASSMENT – On February 11th, 2025, at 8:39 am, deputies were dispatched to the lobby of the Law Enforcement Center for a report of Telephonic Harassment. A female reported her ex in-laws called her, posted about her on social media, and drove by her house. Deputies spoke to her ex in-laws, who stated they would no longer contact her.

FAIL TO APPEAR BENCH WARRANT – ON 2/23/25, JAIL DEPUTIES CITED CURTIS JUNCK, 31, ON A WARRANT FOR FTA PCS METH/CRIM TRESP 2 X2 AND THEFT 3.

WARRANT ARREST – On 2/23/2025 at about 11:09 am Marissa Sinibaldi (37) of Jefferson, was arrested for an active felony warrant out of Marion County for a weapon offense during a traffic stop. She was booked and lodged at the Marion County Jail.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE INJURY – On February 23, 2025, at 2:57 PM, deputies were dispatched to Highway 99W near W Ingram Island Road in Monroe for a single vehicle rollover traffic crash. The driver and his front seat passenger received minor injuries during the crash.

DWS MIS – On Saturday, February 22, 2025, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a black 2014 Chevy Tahoe on 5th Street near Polk Avenue. The driver, Christopher Freeman Manley, 34, was later arrested for driving while suspended misdemeanor. Freeman Manley was later issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody and provided a courtesy transport to his residence.

FALSE INFO TO POLICE OFFICER IMPERSONATION – On February 22, 2025, at approximately 1:35 am, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a silver BMW with no license plate at Highway 34 and Peoria Road. The driver, Joshua Prokop, 36, provided a fake name in order to prevent going to jail for multiple warrants. The warrants were not serviceable in Oregon, and he was arrested for False Info.

DWS MIS – On February 21, 2025, at 11:56 PM, deputies stopped Micki Englent, 41, on NW 2nd Street near NW Tyler Avenue in Corvallis, and cited her for Driving While Suspended Misdemeanor.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On February 21, 2025, at about 2:23 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 4444 NW Highland Drive for a multi vehicle non-injury crash in the parking lot of Crescent Valley High School. Driver 1 was driving a grey Toyota Tacoma and turned in front of driver 2, in her white Honda Pilot. Both vehicles were damaged.

WARRANT ARREST – ON FEBRUARY 21, 2025, AN A-MUNI COURT WARRANT WAS LOCATED FOR CIERRA NICOLE PLETTNER, 22. A-MUNI COURT DATE WAS ISSUED. SUBJECT WAS RELEASED.

WARRANT ARREST – On Friday, February 21, 2025, at approximately 11:30 am, deputies arrived at the 1700 block of NE Conifer Boulevard and learned other deputies on scene had detained Justice Ortiz, 28, who I knew had warrants. Justice was issued citations for the warrants.

WARRANT ARREST – On February 21, 2025, at approximately 4:20am, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a blue Toyota Corolla for multiple traffic violations at NE Woodcrest and NE Belvue. The passenger was identified as Megan Striplin, 27, who had two active warrants for her arrest. She was cited in lieu of custody.

WARRANT ARREST – ON 2/20/25, DYLAN RAY SHIRKEY, 32, WAS CITED ON A WARRANT FOR FTA DUII AT THE JAIL. A NEW COURT DATE WAS PROVIDED.

CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2 – On February 19, 2024, at about 10:47 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 1800 block of Crystal Lake Drive for the complaint of trespass. Deputies told the trespasser he would have to tear down his camp and move along, and he told them he would.

WARRANT ARREST – On 2/19/25, Kyle Steven Ropchan, 30, was cited at the jail on warrants for Contempt, out of Linn County Supervisory Authority and Contempt out of Albany Muni Court.

WARRANT ARREST – On February 19th, 2025 at around 3:30PM, deputies observed Jacob Sokol, 48, walking into a business near 621 Hickory Street. Sokol had an Albany Municipal Court cite and release warrant for Contempt of court. Deputies contacted him inside the store. He was cited and released on his warrant and provided a court date to appear.

FINANCIAL TRANS UNLAW ACTIVITY FRAUD – On February 19th, 2025 at around 12:51PM, deputies responded to the Law Enforcement Center lobby to contact a resident regarding a fraud. She received a phone call from someone named “Mr. Mendez” saying she had missed federal grand jury and there was now a warrant out for her arrest. She was scammed into sending money to a barcode she had received in a text through Walmart and Walgreens, totaling $4,500 dollars.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 1 VANDALISM – On February 19, 2025, deputies were sent an email about property that was damaged at the Fitton Green Panorama parking lot. Sometime between February 11th, and February 12th, someone ripped a gate and its posts from their placement. A parking sign and post were also damaged in the incident. The cost to replace the damaged items is $1,500.00. There are currently no suspects in this case.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On February 19, 2025 at 9:35 am, deputies were dispatched to a hit and run that reportedly occurred on 2/12/2025 at Crescent Valley High School. A parent reported her daughter had her parked vehicle damaged sometime between 8 am and 2:15 pm. Deputies later determined, at approximately 2:10 pm on 2-12-25, the daughter was westbound on Crescent Valley Dr, when she failed to negotiate a curve, crashing into a pole, in the east ditch. The crash occurred approximately .3 miles east of Jackson Creek Rd.

THEFT 1 FRAUD – On February 19, 2025, around 1:00AM, deputies took a report of a fraud in the 2500 block of Crystal Lake Drive, Corvallis. The resident reported that he was scammed out of approximately $24,000 over the past year and a half, and was send a fraudulent check from the scammer. He said he was able to cash the check, but the funds were later removed, which over drafted his account.

WARRANT ARREST – On February 18th, 2025 at around 4:45PM, deputies contacted Heidi Haji Mohamed, 44, in the front entrance of Takena Landing. Heidi Haji Mohamed had an Albany Municipal Court warrant for FTA on a public order crime and a Lebanon Municipal Court Warrant for contempt of court. She was subsequently cited and released on both warrants per issuing agency request.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2; FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES/DRIVER – On February 18th, 2025, deputies investigated a two-vehicle hit-and-run crash on Southwest West Hills Road near Southwest Reservoir Road in Philomath. JOHN TOM MYERS III, 83, pulled out of a business driveway in front of another vehicle, who was eastbound on West Hills Road, causing a non-injury crash. MYERS was subsequently arrested (cited in lieu of custody) for Failure to perform duties of a driver/Property damage, issued a traffic citation for Failure of a driver to yield when entering a roadway.

WARRANT ARREST – On Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:18 pm, Carter, Andrew, 32, turned himself into the jail on a warrant for Unlawful use of Weapon.

HARASSMENT PHONE – On February 18th, 2025, at about 12:29, deputies received a phone call from a resident who reported receiving multiple phone calls from two of his ex-girlfriends from a blocked number. He requested they not contact him anymore. Deputies spoke to both alleged females, who stated they hadn`t called him in a while but agreed not to contact him any longer.

DWS MIS – On February 17th, 2024 at around 3:45PM, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a black 2004 GMC Yukon displaying 2025 registration stickers, but the DMV showed it had not been registered since 2022. Deputies contacted the driver, Robert Belanger, 49, who was suspended misdemeanor and driving outside the restrictions of his hardship permit. He was issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody for DWS Misdemeanor.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On 2/17/2025 at about 12:02 pm, deputies responded to a non-injury motor vehicle crash in a field near the intersection of Pettibone Drive and Independence Highway. The operator hydroplaned, causing her to leave the roadway and drive into the field. She was uninjured and the vehicle was later towed.

WARRANT ARREST – On January 22nd 2025, Weston Conroy, 22, turned himself into the front door of the Benton County Jail on a warrant for FTA DUII.

WARRANT ARREST – On Monday, February 17, 2025, at approximately 8:19 am, deputies were driving east on NW Spruce Avenue near NW 9th Street when they saw a gray 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which they recognized as belonging to Samuel A. Monroe, 47, parked on the south side of NW Spruce Avenue. Samuel had four felony Benton County Circuit Court warrants. Samuel was cited and released for the warrants.

WARRANT ARREST – ON 2/16/25, GILES, MICHAEL REY, 29, WAS CITED ON A WARRANT OUT OF LINN CIRCUIT FOR FTA ESCAPE 3 AT THE JAIL.

WARRANT ARREST – On February 16th, 2025 at around 10:30AM, deputies located Douglas Lee Cartwright, 40, near the Super 8 in Corvallis. Cartwright had a Benton County Circuit Court warrant for failing to appear on an unlawful possession of methamphetamine charge. He was taken into custody and transported to the Benton County Jail where he was lodged on his warrant.

WARRANT ARREST – On 2/16/2025 at about 10:20 am, deputies issued Justin Russell (48) criminal citations for multiple warrants near 600 Commercial St, Monroe.

WARRANT ARREST – On February 16th, 2025 at around 8:00 AM, deputies attempt civil papers for two individuals who reside in the area of Super 8 in Corvallis. They observed Jacob James, 31, walking through the parking lot. Circuit Court warrant for FTA Criminal Trespass 2, with an additional charge of Disorderly Conduct II was located. Jacob James was issued a criminal citation to appear and released from custody a short time later.

WARRANT ARREST – On February 16th, 2025 at around 8:00 AM, deputies contacted Rachelle Rictor, 33, at her RV. Rictor had a fail to appear warrant for a driving offense out of Benton County Circuit Court. Rictor was issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody.

THEFT 1 – On 02/15/2025 at approximately 7:00 P.M., deputies were dispatched to the 3000 block of NE Garden Avenue for a report of a theft of a firearm. Deputies spoke with the owner who stated that her 12 Guage semi-automatic Browing shotgun had been taken from her residence sometime between 11/28/2024 and now. There is no suspect information at this time.

WARRANT ARREST – On February 15, 2025 at approximately 4:35 PM, deputies located Michelle Trahan, 52, parked in the driving lane in the intersection of NW Est Lane and NW Peacock Lane, Albany. Trahan was arrested on a warrant out of the Albany Municipal Court for failure to appear on a Theft 2 charge. Trahan was issued a citation in lieu of custody with a court date for her warrant.

POSS METHAMPHETAMINE (MISD) PARAPHERNALIA – On February 15, 2025, at approximately 3:54 PM, deputies contacted Joshua Williams, 20, in Takena Landing Park off Highway 20 in North Albany, where Williams was crouched over a cable and chain gate with tools. During the subsequent criminal mischief investigation, Williams was found to be in possession of two used glass pipes with meth residue. Williams was cited for possession of methamphetamine and warned against damaging park property.

FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES/DRIVER – On February 15, 2025, at approximately 11:38 AM, deputies were contacted by a male on Highway 99W near NE Vandenberg Avenue, Adair in regard to a hit and run that had just occurred approximately 30 minutes prior. A mattress foundation had blown out of a dark truck driving north on Highway 99W and hit the male’s truck as he drove south. No further description of the suspect vehicle was given.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On 02/15/2025 at approximately 1:30 A.M., deputies were dispatched to Tampico Road near Andrew Lane in Corvallis for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was uninjured. She lost control of her vehicle after driving over a patch of ice and snow.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On 02/14/2025 at approximately 8:00 P.M., deputies were dispatched to Highway 34 and Botkin Road in Philomath for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The driver, a juvenile, was traveling east on Highway 34 when she hit a patch of ice. The juvenile was unable to regain control of her vehicle and crashed into a large ditch. She was uninjured and her vehicle was recovered by a tow company.

POSS METHAMPHETAMINE (< 2G); WARRANT ARREST – On February 14, 2025, at about 6:22 p.m., deputies observed a tricycle crossing Highway 20 to the East with no lights. The tricycle was nearly struck by vehicles. Deputies stopped the operator of the tricycle, Donny Gibboney, 38, and transported him to the Linn County Jail for a fail to appear warrant out of Albany Municipal Court. Deputies issued him a citation in lieu of custody for possession of a controlled substance -Meth.

CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2 – On February 14, 2025, at about 1:40 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Woods Creek Rd in Philomath for a report of Criminal Mischief. There was no significant evidence to confirm who had committed the offense.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On February 14, 2025, at about 2:49 PM, deputies were waved down by a driver in a Dodge Journey. She had hit the back of a Subaru Outback. Deputies helped them exchange information and cited the driver in the dodge for driving without Insurance.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On February 14, 2025, at about 11:35 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Bellfountain Rd and Hull Rd for a single vehicle non-injury crash. A driver was traveling Southbound in his white Ford Explorer when he failed to negotiate an icy corner and crashed into the ditch. The Ford was towed.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On February 14th, 2025, at about 9:10 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the intersection of NW Springhill and NW Buena Vista Road for a report of a hit-and-run. A driver reported that a pickup truck passing her, going the opposite direction, hit her mirror. Deputies searched the area and could not locate a vehicle matching the description.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On 2/14/2025 at about 6:54 am, deputies were dispatched to Springhill Dr. near mile post 4 for a single vehicle, non-injury crash. Upon arrival, the operator had help from a friend to pull his car out of the ditch and did not require any assistance.

FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES/DRIVER – On February 13, 2025, at about 4:46 PM, deputies were dispatched to a hit and run. A caller told deputies he was on South Fork Road in his Toyota Tacoma when a Honda Accord hit him. The driver of the Accord left when the caller was checking under his truck for damage. No suspects.

WARRANT ARREST – On February 12th, 2025, at about 3:20 P.m., Karoline McKnight, 32, was arrested at the Benton County Probation and Parole Office for a Contempt of Court warrant out of Albany Municipal Court. McKnight was criminally cited and released.

📌 On February 14, 2025, deputies arrested Sarah Elizabeth Zebrowski, 30, of Eugene, for DUII.
📌 On February 14, 2025, deputies arrested Yasin Al Amin Moussaoui, 27, of Corvallis, for DUII.
📌 On February 14, 2025, deputies arrested Sklyer Shouta Walstrom, 21, of Corvallis, for DUII.
📌 On February 15, 2025, deputies arrested Chad McCreary Owen, 40, of Corvallis, for DUII.
📌 On February 19, 2025, deputies arrested Konr Josef Larson, 36, of Albany, for DUII and Reckless Driving.
📌 On February 20, 2025, deputies arrested Isidro M Zaragoza Gongzaga, 30, of Albany, for DUII and Reckless Driving.
📌 On February 21, 2025, deputies arrested Taylor Colton Wright, 33, of Redmond, for DUII.
📌 On February 21, 2025, deputies arrested Natalie Lynn Ethridge, 26, of Corvallis, for DUII and Reckless Endangering.
📌 On February 22, 2025, deputies arrested Lane Parrish Partridge, 20, of Washington, for DUII, Reckless Endangering, Reckless Driving, and Vehicle Elude.

WARRANT ARREST – ON 2/12/25, JAMI SAPP, 57, TURNED HERSELF IN AT THE JAIL ON A CITE AND RELEASE WARRANT FOR FAIL TO REPORT AS A SEX OFFENDER. A NEW COURT DATE WAS PROVIDED.

WARRANT ARREST – ON 2/12/25, NICHOLAS POPKEN, 41, TURNED HIMSELF IN AT THE JAIL ON A WARRANT FOR FTA DWS FEL AND FTA DW. POPKEN WAS PRESENTED NEW COURT DATE AND TIME TO APPEAR ON THESE MATTERS DUE TO NO JAIL SPACE.

RECKLESS DRIVING; FAIL CARRY/PRESENT OP LICENSE – On February 9, 2025, at 8:09 PM, deputies stopped Jose Emmanuel Acevedo-Huerta, 38, on NW Highland Drive near NW Walnut Boulevard in Corvallis for Reckless Driving. Jose was arrested for Reckless Driving and Failure to Carry and Present an Operator`s License. Jose was transported to the jail and the vehicle he was operating was towed as a hazard.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On February 9, 2025, deputies were dispatched to a crash on Highway 99W near NE Vandenberg Drive, Adair Village. A 2004 Lexus SUV pulled over on the shoulder of the south bound lane with front end damage. The driver stated he was driving south on Highway 99W and had a deer walk out into the road. The deer struck the passenger side front bumper causing damage to the headlight and sheet metal.

RECKLESS ENDANGERING; RECKLESS DRIVING – On February 9, 2025, at approximately 2:12 PM, deputies stopped a white Ram truck for driving 102 miles per hour on Highway 99W near Airport Road, Corvallis. The driver, Ramon Enrique Rodriguez, 23, was arrested for reckless driving and recklessly endangering his adult female passenger and two children in the back seat of his truck. Rodiguez was issued a citation in lieu of custody for his criminal charges, and a traffic citation for driving over 100 miles per hour.

ASSAULT 1 ATTEMPTED; DUII; CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2; FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES/DRIVER; RECKLESS DRIVING; ELUDE VEHICLE; RECKLESS ENDANGERING – On Saturday February 8, 2025, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a silver 2006 Ford F150 for traffic violations and suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants. Upon trying to initiate the traffic stop, the vehicle eluded. Miles Jennings, 21, was later spotted continuing to drive in a reckless manner. Jennings eventually crashed on Cardwell Hill Drive and self-extricated as the vehicle became engulfed in flames. Jennings was taken into custody without further incident after being challenged by K9 Brutus. Jennings was later lodged at the Benton County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – On 2/6/2025 MOORE, Michael, 54, turned himself in on a warrant for FTA-Theft II. MOORE was released with a new court date and time.

WARRANT ARREST – On Feb. 3, 2025 at approximately 1:52pm, NUNEZ, Hector, 42, was cited on a warrant at the jail for FTA – DUII, bail $50,000.

FAIL TO APPEAR BENCH WARRANT – On Feb. 3, 2025 at approximately 1:21 pm, INGRAHAM, Logan, 22, turned himself in at the Benton County Jail on an outstanding warrant for having failed to appear at court for FTA – DUII, Reckless Driving. INGRAHAM was released force released due to the jail being at facility capacity.

LITTERING – On February 3, 2025, at approximately 9:59 AM, deputies responded to a phone call in regard to four bags of residential trash dumped in a driveway off Highway 20 near Lilly Hill Road approximately six weeks prior.

WARRANT ARREST – On January 29, 2025, Xavier Maddox, 21, turned himself into the Benton County Jail on warrants for FTA Recklessly Endangering Another Person and Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree; and FTA Robbery II, Robbery II and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle.

WARRANT ARREST – On 01/28/25 Wilson, Mikah, 22, turned himself in at Benton Co Jail on warrants for FTA Menacing and Corvallis Municipal warrants.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3; FAIL TO PERFORM DUTIES/DRIVER – On January 27, 2025, at approximately 3:18 PM, deputies responded to the 300 block of S 5th Street, Monroe for a fence damaged in a hit and run.

WARRANT ARREST – On January 22, 2025, Israel Huerta-Carrera, 22, turned himself into the jail on a warrant for FTA DUII.

📌 On February 9, 2025, deputies arrested Barrett William Stork, 22, of Corvallis, for DUII.
📌 On February 8, 2025, deputies arrested Miles Jamerson Jennings, 21, of Central Point, for DUII, Assault 1-Attempted, Reckless Endangering, Reckless Driving, Reckless Burning, Criminal Trespass 2, Littering, Depositing Trash w/in 100 Yards of State Waters, Fail to Perform Duties of a Driver, and Elude by vehicle and on foot.
📌 On February 8, 2025, deputies arrested Rudroft Albert Fifita, 38, of Corvallis, for DUII.
📌 On February 7, 2025, deputies arrested Rachel Nicole Olson, 34, of Albany, for DUII.
📌 On February 7, 2025, deputies arrested Amy Marie Ceritelli, 48, of Corvallis, for DUII and Reckless Driving.
📌 On February 5, 2025, deputies arrested Christopher Douglas Schechter, 43, of Corvallis, for DUII and Reckless Driving.

PAROLE VIOLATION WARRANT – On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a blue 2007 Honda Civic for a traffic violation. The driver, later identified as Jeremy Jennings, 48, was taken into custody for an Oregon State Parole Board warrant. Jennings was later transported to the Benton County Jail where he was lodged.

WARRANT ARREST – On 02/11/2025 at about 6:30 p.m., Luanne Cleveland, 55, was arrested for an Albany Municipal Court Warrant on Hwy 20 near MP 38. She was cited and released.

WARRANT ARREST – On February 2nd, 2025 at around 8:52 AM, deputies were dispatched to the Benton County Sheriff`s Office Parole and Probation office and cited Zachary Pierce, 53, on an active warrant out of Benton County Circuit Court for FTA Theft 1. Pierce had an additional warrants for Criminal Trespass 1, Theft 3 and for Criminal Trespass 2.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On Sunday, February 9, 2025, at approximately 10:43 am, deputies were driving west on Main Street passing Clemens Mill Road when they saw a blue 2003 Honda Accord parked in a turn out on Clemens Mill Road. Three of the tires were damaged. Deputies contacted the driver who told them the damage occurred when she swerved to avoid hitting a deer. She said she planned to have the vehicle removed later in the day.

WARRANT ARREST – On Saturday, February 8, 2025, at about 8:00 pm, deputies arrested Benjamin Shelton McLarrin, 36, on SW 15th Street near SW Jefferson Way in Corvallis on a misdemeanor Lebanon Municipal Court warrant. At the request of the Lebanon Municipal Court, McLarrin was cited in lieu of custody and released.

DELIVER MARIJUANA ITEM – On 2/8/2025 at about 9:30 am, a juvenile was cited for selling a marijuana item to another juvenile in the 4400 block of Highland Dr, Corvallis.

WARRANT ARREST – On February 6, 2025, at approximately 11:07 pm, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding. The driver was identified as Braden Wasson, 29, who was suspended and wanted out of the City of Dallas. Wasson was issued a new court date in lieu of custody.

POSS METHAMPHETAMINE (MISD) PARAPHERNALIA; WARRANT ARREST – On February 5th, 2025 at around 4:46 PM, deputies contacted James Neal, 32, who fled on foot from Takena Landing. Deputies relocated him at 1st Street and Lyon Street. Deputies determined Neal had a Lebanon cite and release for FTA Theft 3. Additionally, Neal was cited for being in possession of methamphetamine and warned for Disorderly Conduct II.

DWS MIS – On February 5th, 2025 at around 9:20 AM, deputies stopped Hunter McCord, 20, in the parking lot of 5270 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. McCord`s license status was suspended misdemeanor, and he had no insurance. Additionally, he consented to a search of his vehicle and deputies located a small bag of methamphetamine. McCord was issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody for DWS Misdemeanor. He was additionally issued a traffic citation for not having insurance.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On February 4th, 2025, at about 7:53 am, deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Highway 99 and NW Lewisburg Ave for a report of a two-vehicle crash. There were no reported injuries, and one of the vehicles was towed.

POSS METHAMPHETAMINE (FELONY); POSS BURGLARS TOOLS; WARRANT ARREST; POSS FENTANYL (>=1G/5PILLS);POSS COCAINE (< 2G); DELIVER METH – On January 21, 2025, around 12:00AM, deputies stopped Billy Joe Wilson, 42, arrested him on warrants and lodged him at the Linn County Jail. Drugs were seized from the vehicle and Lathel James Poe, 40, was arrested for a variety of drug charges.

WARRANT ARREST – On January 20, 2025 at approximately 1:11 pm, VEGA-PAZ, Miguel Jesus, 31, turned himself into jail on warrants for: FTA – DUII, Reck Driving, Fail Carry/Present. VEGA-PAZ was cited to appear at court and he was released.

WARRANT ARREST – On Thursday, 1/16/2025 at approximately 3:30 pm, DAY, Logan, 21, turned himself in on a warrant for FTA DUII and Reckless Driving.

WARRANT ARREST – On Wednesday, January 25, 2025, Andersen, Christian, 31, turned himself into the jail on a warrant for FTA Theft II.

WARRANT ARREST – On February 9th, 2025, at around 10:10AM, deputies were in the area of HWY 20 and North Albany Rd when they observed Austin Robert Fisher, 31, walking from Takena Landing to North Albany Rd. Fisher had an Albany Municipal Court warrant for FTC- Contempt of court. He was stopped on Hickory Street where he was placed under arrest. He was later issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody to appear.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On 2/8/2025 at about 1:43 pm, deputies were dispatched to Plymouth Dr just west of 53rd St for a non-injury motor vehicle crash. A juvenile female drove off the road due to rain and was able to get the vehicle pulled out of the ditch.

ABANDONED VEHICLE; ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On February 8, 2025 at 7:19 am, deputies were dispatched to the 1600 block of West Hills Rd. A driver appeared to have been involved in a crash and left the vehicle in his driveway overnight. Deputies responded to the address and contacted the driver who said the previous night between 10-11pm, he crashed into the north ditch on NE Conifer. He was able to get his vehicle out and drove it until it ran out of gas. Deputies located the Volvo`s grill at the crash site and reported no property had been damaged.

CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2 – On Friday, February 7, 2025, at approximately 11:53 am, deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person in the 26600 block of NW Sulphur Springs Road. According to dispatch notes, the caller saw someone on camera who was on her property. Deputies took a report from the caller who also sent security camera footage for review. No suspects identified.

CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2 – On February 7, 2025 at 10:33 am, deputies were dispatched to the 5100 block of NW HWY 99 for a trespass. The resident reported on February 6, 2025 at 2:30 pm, a neighbor, came over to her trailer and “baptized” her by pouring a gallon of water over her head. She reported the baptizing was nonconsensual and wanted the neighbor trespassed from her property. The neighbor was trespassed from her property and agreed to not only never go over there, but also not to call her by phone.

THEFT 1 DECEPTION – On 2/7/2025 at about 10:01 am, deputies met with a Corvallis resident in the lobby of the Law Enforcement Center. The male had fallen for a scam over the phone and lost approximately $14,500.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On February 6, 2025 at 4:56 pm, deputies contacted a driver for the Transportation of America school bus, parked near 7700 NW Carwell Hill Dr. The driver had backed into a mailbox.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On February 6, 2025, at around 4:40pm, deputies were on patrol near milepost 6 on Mary`s Peak Road when they observed a crashed yellow 1995 Volvo 850 sedan that appeared to have slid off the snowy roadway and lay down an embankment. The Volvo was unoccupied. On February 7, deputies spoke with registered owner who told deputies he was going to arrange for a tow on the 8th or 9th. No further information.

DWS MIS – On February 4th, 2025 at around 2:16PM, observed a red Dodge Neon driving southbound on 4th Street that had not been registered since 2022. Deputies contacted the driver, Ralph Herring JR, 66, and learned his license was suspended misdemeanor. He was subsequently issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody for ORS.811.183 (Driving while suspended or revoked misdemeanor). He was also issued a citation for ORS.806.010 Driving uninsured, and ORS.803.300 Failing to register vehicle.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On February 4, 2025, at approximately 10:26 am, deputies were dispatched to investigate a single vehicle crash on Old River Road near E Ingram Island Road, Monroe. Deputies located an unoccupied Hyundai Ionic crashed in the ditch. They later spoke with the registered owner who said he was uninjured and had crashed the previous night.

ACCIDENT VEHICLE NO INJ – On February 4, 2025, at approximately 6:27 AM, deputies responded to dump truck that crashed into a utility pole on Greenberry Road west of Highway 99W. The driver was uninjured and reported his vehicle hit a patch of ice on the road causing him to lose control and hit the utility pole. Greenberry Road was shut down for several hours while Pacific Power replaced the utility pole.

PERSON < 21 POSSESSING / CONSUMING MARIJUANA – On 2/3/2025 at 2:50 pm, a juvenile was cited for minor in possession of marijuana at the Crescent Valley High School.

WARRANT ARREST – On January 31, 2024, deputies were driving near NW 5th Street and NW Harrison Boulevard when they were flagged down by a male identifying himself as CARLOS POLANCO, 55. POLANCO said he thought he had a warrant for his arrest, and wanted to turn himself in. Dispatch reported POLANCO had a confirmed cite and release Misdemeanor warrant out of Albany Municipal Court for FTA on a Traffic Offense. Deputies cited and released POLANCO with a court date and time.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT 2 – On Thursday, February 6, 2025, at about 8:25pm, deputies were dispatched to investigate a report of disorderly conduct near the Willamette Community and Grange Hall outside of Corvallis. Multiple witnesses reported seeing a man lying in the road and otherwise behaving erratically. The male was warned for Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree and trespassed from the Grange Hall and the Greenberry Tavern. Thomas was given a courtesy ride to the Corvallis Men`s Shelter and left in the care of shelter staff.

WARRANT ARREST – On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a red 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 for a traffic violation on Highway 20 near Circle Boulevard. The driver, Alan Bequette, 86, was arrested for a fail to appear warrant. Alan was later issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody.

WARRANT ARREST – On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a green 2002 Subaru Impreza wagon for a vehicle violation on 3^rd Street near Twin Oaks. The driver, Alaura Baldwin, 34, was arrested for a fail to appear warrant. Baldwin was later issued a criminal citation in lieu of custody and released.

DWS MIS – On February 4, 2025, at about 5:27 PM, deputies stopped Loren Thomas Wagener, 39, on North Albany Road and gave him a criminal citation for driving while suspended misdemeanor.

WARRANT ARREST – On 02/02/2025 at approximately 7:30 P.M., deputies were dispatched to the 23200 block of Decker Road for a report of suspicious circumstances. The 911 caller stated that he had picked up a hitchhiker and dropped him off at a residence. The caller was concerned because he did not believe the hitchhiker lived there and was concerned because he was dressed inappropriately for the weather. At the residence, Kai Miner, 26, was contacted in a sleeping bag behind the residence. Miner did not belong at the residence and was given a ride into downtown Corvallis. Minor was also issued citations in lieu of custody for two outstanding Benton County Circuit Court warrants.

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