July charges — Last month, Hood River Sheriff’s Office charged people with assault (2), contempt of court (1), driving suspended (2), DUII (8), drug violation (1), fail to perform duties of driver (1), harassment (1), hit and run (1), weapons violations (1), order violation (1), mischief (1), reckless driving (1), release agreement violation (1), resisting arrest (1), warrant (4).
Last week — Oregon State police charged people with driving suspended (1), DUII (one), warrant (2). July 27-Aug. 2, Hood River police charged people with driving while using cellphone (1), drug violation (1), forgery (1), theft (1), warrant (3). Other agencies don’t log arrests.
Injured in crashes — Hood River sheriff deputies recorded 7 crashes with injuries this July. July 1, deputies responded to a three-vehicle collision at the Odell Junction. July 2, crash at Experiment Station and Tucker Road. July 4, injury crash near Baseline and Highway 35. July 9, crash near Blackberry Beach, Cascade Locks. July 13, single-vehicle crash, Hood River. July 14, log truck crashed near milepost 18, Hwy 281. July 25, two vehicles, Hood River. They also recorded 7 non-injury crashes; in one, a vehicle and train collided; in three, deer got hit.
Search and rescue — Four SARs took place in Hood River last month. July 1, HRCSO and Hood River Crag Rats rescued a hiker with medical issues on Eagle Creek Trail. July 13, HRCSO rescued a hiker on Warren Lake Trail. July 17, searched for two missing on Eagle Creek. On July 27, started looking for a sick hiker on Timberline Trail, but the hiker made it out on their own.
DUII adventures — Hood River deputies also arrested eight people for driving under the influence last month. In one incident, an adult was arrested for DUII and possession of meth. July 11, adult charged with DUII, unlawful firearm possession, resisting arrest and contempt of court in Parkdale. July 11, adult arrested and charges referred to DA for fail to perform duties of driver, DUII, reckless driving and criminal mischief.
Cat crime — Hood River deputies got three animal reports in July: Animal abuse, the Cascade Locks community alleging a couple are trapping and killing pet cats, dog bite.
Stats — Last month in Hood River County, deputies took a sex crimes report and arrested one person for aggravated assault, another on domestic assault. July 27 - Aug. 2, Hood River police added a domestic violence report.
Deaths — Hood River deputies investigated two unattended deaths in Parkdale this July.
Trillium trials — Hood River police responded to a call for a possible domestic complaint last week, and instead found an argument between several strangers at Trillium Cafe, one possibly gaining a broken finger. No arrests were made.
Oil — An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in Hood River July 28; while trying to pull over, the vehicle hit a concrete median, rupturing its oil pan.
Boat blunder — A hit-and-run involving two boats at Hood River Marina July 31. The victim boat suffered damage to the motor mount, and lost its motor.
Thefts — July 27 - Aug. 2, Hood River police reported two thefts, including Apple iPhone from customer at a store; the suspect was identified through security cam footage and arrested. Separately, thief of another phone was not identified. Last week, The Dalles police got eight theft reports, Wasco County two.
Forgery — A traffic stop in Hood River Aug. 2 resulted in the vehicle being impounded and the driver charged with possession of meth and a forged instrument.
More cellphone crime — Hood River police also arrested a resident for using a cellphone while driving, third offense.
Drugs — A houseless person was arrested on a warrant in Hood River July 27-Aug. 2; in searching his person, officers found a meth pipe with amphetamine residue.
Five — mental health calls in The Dalles last week.
Critters — The Dalles recorded 29 animal calls, 24 certainly involving dogs. Wasco County added 10 calls but only bagged two dogs.
Crashes in Wasco — The Dalles police logged six crashes and six hit-and-run incidents last week, Wasco County none.
Wasco stats — This brief mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988. Last week, The Dalles police made two assault logs, 11 domestic violence logs, and a child abuse log. A person in crisis attempted suicide; Oregon State troopers stopped traffic and attempted to talk them down beforehand, and Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office tried to “communicate with the subject” but left the person when their assistance, too, got refused. In Wasco County, three domestic violence logs, a suicide log, an assault.
Missing — Three missing person reports taken in The Dalles.
Burglary — Wasco County and The Dalles both reported burglaries last week on Pleasant Court, Aug. 1 and F A Morrow Road Aug. 2.
Two non-injury crashes — reported by OSP last week, including a vehicle struck by flying debris on I-84 near milepost 58 westbound. The driver saw material from an unsecured load fly out of a commercial vehicle to shatter the sunroof of their car. A Dodge hit a semi while passing on the left.
Youth injured in crash — A westbound Honda Accord lost control near milepost 87.5, struck the median, spun and stopped blocking the right lane. The vehicle moved to the shoulder, but its bumper poked into the lane and someone reported it as a hazard. OSP interviewed five young people and noted multiple discrepancies in the stories as to who was driving, who was belted, and who was sitting where. Ultimately, the driver was cited and released for driving while suspended and released to their parents at the hospital. Their partner had fled the scene.
Forbidden bait — Anglers got cited for angling with bait in Clear Creek, and lost four trout, to be donated to a raptor center.
91 mph — Troopers chasing an erratic Malibu through Mosier clocked it at 91 mph. The driver having no insurance, it got towed.
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