Charges — In June, Hood River County Sheriff’s office charged people with assault (five), disorderly conduct (two), DUII (three), firearm (one), harassment (one), mischief (one), resisting arrest (one), theft (two), warrant (five). July 6-12, Hood River Police charged people with animal abuse (one), DUII (2), hit and run (one), theft (1). Last week, Oregon State Police charged driving suspended (two), drug violation (one), DUII (five), reckless driving (three), warrant (one).
Drugs — June 18, troopers stopped for a black Toyota that was disabled and a hazard on I-84 near milepost 54 eastbound. The car’s temporary tag didn’t belong to it. The driver, who ran out of gas, had a warrant from Washington County. Troopers arrested and searched the driver, found 15 grams of methamphetamine, and added a charge of possessing less than 2 grams meth, with a charge of possessing 10 grams or more referred to the district attorney.
Orchard crash — A Subaru Forester entered a private orchard near Highway 35, where it drove between several trees before crashing into one, uprooting it. The driver was extracted and transported to a local hospital. The driver didn’t remember anything after leaving their residence, having had a medical incident just before the crash.
Blasting cap — July 13, the state explosives unit responded to retrieve and secure a single electric blasting cap for disposal, from an unspecified place.
Five intoxicated drivers — nabbed last week by state police. In one, a trooper responded to a Dodge’s driver failing to stay in their lane on E. 12th, The Dalles, and throwing beer cans out the window; the driver got arrested. July 13, a trooper did a high-risk stop on a speeding vehicle on I-84 and arrested the driver for DUII and reckless driving. On July 14, after multiple reports of a speeding Nissan, troopers arrested the driver for DUII, placing the resisting driver in handcuffs and obtaining a warrant for a blood test. Wasco County logged two DUII incidents, The Dalles Police another two.
Crashes — A flatbed trailer changed lanes on I-84 in Gilliam County and swiped a Nissan Versa. Last week, Wasco County logged five vehicle crashes (two on Sevenmile hill), The Dalles Police 10(with multiple crashes on W. Third and W. Sixth). One person crashed in Hood River July 6-12. This June, Hood River county deputies reported six crashes.
Stats — Last week, Wasco County logged suicide once, domestic violence twice. The Dalles logged three assaults, two domestic incidents, and two suicide incidents. Hood River Police took a report of possible child abuse July 6-12. This June, Hood River County recorded two logs of domestic violence, one of possible sex abuse, four of assault, one of menacing.
Fatal crash — On June 21, a driver in Hood River County suffered a fatal medical event. Their vehicle left the road. The driver was dead at the scene.
Critters — Last week, Wasco County got seven animal calls, The Dalles 23. July 7, Hood River police arrested local for animal abuse.
Thefts — July 6-12, Hood River Police reported four thefts: July 6, officers responded to theft at Safeway, trespassed the suspect and charged them with theft II. July 7, two suspects plucked $67 in merchandise from Walmart. Two other shopliftings were reported at Walmart. The Dalles logged 11 thefts last week, with multiple on W. 12th, W. Second, and W. Sixth. Unlawful entry into a vehicle on W. Sixth and four fraud logs were also noted.
Four — mental health calls in The Dalles. At least one individual was placed on a mental hold in Hood River county this June.
Two ID thefts — in Hood River July 6-12. Someone tried to open several credit accounts in the name of a resident.
Gotcha — July 10, another law enforcement agency asked for help finding a Hood River person who’d been involved in a burglary and assault. Hood River Police found, arrested the suspect and released them to the other agency.
Firearms — Three weapons violations in The Dalles, Wasco last week. This June, a felon was arrested at a Hood River car wash for possessing a firearm.
Warrants — Hood River deputies nabbed four people on warrants in June. In one, an adult was arrested for a felony warrant out of Cowlitz County. In another, a deputy responded to a separate call and the witness had a valid warrant. Last week, Wasco County and The Dalles made 16 warrant-related logs.
Hood River animal fun — June 15, a deputy responded to a call of a dog killing chickens and ducks on Dethman Ridge. June 24, an aggressive dog. On June 26, a deputy wrote, “I deployed my laser at a dog that attempted to bite me.”
Search and rescues — Last month, Hood River Deputies joined four search and rescues. On June 7, an injured hiker from the Pacific Crest Trail near Wahtum Lake. On June 8, for a sick person on Eagle Creek Trail. June 23, an 81-year-old person with Alzheimer’s walked from their residence and was safely located. June 27, deputies couldn’t find a stand-up paddle boarder in Viento State Park.
Hood River thefts — Hood River Deputies recorded nine thefts in June: Cold theft, possible tire theft from an automotive business, vehicle from Country Club Road, online theft report, theft from High Lead Drive in Parkdale, at Eagle Creek Trailhead, on Lost Lake Road, laptop from motel room. A person arrested for theft of firewood on Tucker Road June 14.
Tools safer — A springtime surge in tool thefts in The Dalles has slowed for now, Police Chief Tom Worthy said. Tool thefts are back to normal levels, with just a couple of car break-ins per week.
Three burglaries — in Hood River County this June. A burglary was reported at a Tucker Road business June 5. A possible burglary reported at a Cascade Locks restaurant June 6. June 27, items removed from garage on Avalon.
New officer — On July 16, The Dalles Police welcomed new officer Rebecca Kimball, a former emergency dispatcher in Wasco County who lives in The Dalles.
Veteran’s service — Last week, Wasco County Veteran’s Services Office followed up with a veteran from South County who had missed a VSO coffee social. The veteran said they’d taken a tumble and needed urgent care. Knowing veteran’s insurance probably didn’t cover an ambulance, VSO reached out to DHS, which just suggested a welfare check. So Chief Deputy Williams drove the veteran to hospital and back and threw in a Big Mac with his own funds.
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