Meth search — Hood River officers stopped a person who was driving erratically within city limits on May 15. Officers found “multiple indicators of criminal activity and impairment” during the stop for speeding. The driver gave permission for a vehicle search, which uncovered about $10,000 in cash and 13 neat bundles of methamphetamine collectively weighing 12.89 pounds.
Meth search — Hood River officers stopped a person who was driving erratically within city limits on May 15. Officers found “multiple indicators of criminal activity and impairment” during the stop for speeding. The driver gave permission for a vehicle search, which uncovered about $10,000 in cash and 13 neat bundles of methamphetamine collectively weighing 12.89 pounds.
Charges — May 4-10, Hood River police charged people with driving while suspended (one), false info (one), theft (one), unlawful possession of concealed firearm (one), warrant (one). May 8-13, Oregon State Police charged people with drug violation (four), DUII (two), eluding (one), endangering another (two), reckless driving (two), weapons violations (two). Other agencies currently do not log arrests.
Drugs — An Oregon state trooper tried to stop a vehicle for going 94 mph down I-84 near milepost 102 westbound on May 10. The vehicle sped away at 117 mph before stopping in parking lot; the trooper followed at patrol speeds and detained all the occupants, seizing several containers of suspected methamphetamine. The driver was arrested for eluding, reckless driving, endangering two passengers, possession of the methamphetamine, and DUII. One passenger was also charged with endangering others, possessing and delivery methamphetamine, and being a felon in possession of a concealed restricted weapon. Another passenger got citations. Later that day, a different trooper criminally cited a person for possession of methamphetamine after finding them slumped over beside drug paraphernalia in a vehicle.
Three non-injury crashes — reported by Oregon state police last week. A commercial vehicle carrying fuel pulled over for mechanical issues on I-84 on May 10; another left its lane and struck the first vehicle. May 12, a Kia left its lane on I-84 and crashed head-on into metal guardrail when the driver fell asleep. A hit-and-run was also logged on I-84 May 13, which the victim chose not to pursue.
Meanwhile last week, Wasco County Sheriff’s Office logged two crashes; locations were Sevenmile Hill Road, and W. 10th/Chenowith Loop. The Dalles Police made 11 crash logs at Mt. Hood Street, W. Sixth/Division Street, E. 10th/J Street, E. 10th, Pomona, W. 10th at Chenowith Loop, W. Second, W. Sixth, E. Third, W. Third Place at Fourth Street.
Turkey turnaround — Two hunters separately self-reported shooting two turkeys in one day, not knowing the bag limit. They got warnings and lost the birds to food pantries.
Injury crash — Two vehicles collided near milepost 1 on Highway 197 May 10, disabling in the lane of travel, Oregon State Police reported. Both occupants from one vehicle were transported by ambulance, and one also cited for failure to yield right of way.
Fish for Salvation — An adult and juvenile were cited for unlawfully taking salmon in a closed season; the salmon were seized for Salvation Army.
Intoxicated — A trooper lodged a driver for DUII on May 12 after multiple driving complaints on I-84. The person could hardly stand, let alone walk, with a blood alcohol level of 0.22%.
Scammed of $1,000 — A 77-year-old The Dalles man got a phishing/smishing text from an email address indicating PayPal fraud and a purchase that he didn’t authorize. Although the message was from an unsaved number and warned them to beware of smishing/phishing, they called the number back were convinced to buy $1,000 in gift cards, scratch off the numbers and give them to the fraudster.
OSP reminds the public not to respond to text messages and phone calls that claim you have been a victim of fraud or that your package is missing, especially if you didn’t order anything or don’t have the account they claim has been involved in fraud. Instead, call your bank or credit card company directly.
Fire — A trooper responding to a vehicle fire on Hwy 97 May 13 found a commercial truck and trailer full of plant material fully engulfed in flames beneath a high-tension wire near milepost 66. The driver saw the flames in their passenger window, pulled over and unhitched the cab. No fire units would respond, it being outside their jurisdiction. Meanwhile, Wasco County Sheriff’s Office logged a fire on W. 10th Place on May 14.
Creatures — The Dalles police logged 22 animal calls since May 6. All but six involved dogs. Wasco County added six animal calls — five of them about dogs.
Search — Wasco County Sheriff’s Office joined a search and rescue that was called on Mosier Creek Place May 9.
Ten — mental health calls received last week at The Dalles Police and Wasco County Sheriff’s Office.
Four — deaths were reported last week on Bakeoven Market Road, Eighth Street, and Hostetler Street.
More drugs — A drug incident was reported from Scenic Drive May 13. Another such incident, the same day, on W. Sixth.
Thefts — May 4-10, Hood River police took three theft reports: Shoplifting (two), and license plates from vehicle. In one case, a person stole over $2,000 from Walmart and got a criminal citation. Meanwhile last week, The Dalles police made 16 theft logs and Wasco County, one.
Car damage — Hood River police also took two criminal mischief reports; in one incident, a vehicle was substantially damaged and investigation is ongoing.
Train hit — Hood River officers responded to a report of a person hit by a train. They were taken for medical care by life flight.
Forged bucks — An attempt to purchase from a local Hood river business with a fake $100 bill was reported.
Seat belt patrols — Through June 1, The Dalles Police will conduct high-visibility seatbelt patrols as part of a nationwide Click It or Ticket effort by the Traffic Safety Administration. “Seat belts are the best defense against impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers. Being buckled up during a crash helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle; the seat belt slows you down and spreads crash forces over the strongest parts of your body,” read a press release.
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