Charges — Oregon state police charged people with DUII (two), reckless driving (two), and warrant (one) last week. Hood River Police logged charges of DUII (one), driving while suspended (one), drug law violation (two), forgery (one), fraudulent use of credit card (two), obstructing (two), false information (one), resisting arrest (one), tampering with evidence (one), theft (four), trespass (one), and warrant (five).
No injuries — in two crashes reported by Oregon state police last week. A Chevy SUV hydroplaned in heavy rain on I-84 and hit the center barrier and guardrail on May 17, in Gilliam County. Hood River police also logged a no-injury crash the week before; The Dalles logged two crashes and three hit-and-runs; and Wasco County had three crashes on Davenport and Mill Creek roads.
Motorcycle wreck — A motorcycle rider on I-84 lost control near milepost 70 eastbound, and the rider was injured, according to state police logs. An off-duty ER doctor stopped to assist, and the rider was transported for emergency surgery and then to OHSU.
12 pounds meth — May 11-17, Hood River police reported two drug law violations. In one incident, officers conducted a traffic stop for speeding. The driver was found to have no operator’s license. Further investigation found more than 12 pounds of methamphetamine and more than $9,000 in cash in the vehicle. The driver was arrested on charges of unlawful delivery of a methamphetamine, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, and forgery.
A DUII arrest in Hood River — Officers arrested and lodged a Washington State resident at NORCOR on charges of DUII - controlled substance, resisting arrest and obstructing.
Forge ahead — Hood River officers took a report of a counterfeit $100 bill to purchase items from a local business week before last.
Weapons in The Dalles — A weapon incident on May 16 involved a gun being drawn during a dispute over a dog. The gun was not pointed at anyone and no arrests were made. Another weapons incident was logged on Second Street May 19, and another on May 20 at the same location.
Three — mental health calls in The Dalles last week. The county logged one.
Stolen — The Dalles logged 13 thefts last week on Clark Street, 10th Street, Kelly Avenue, Safeway, Eighth Street, Ninth Street, Myrtle Street. These included fraud, forged bills at local businesses, theft of services, a stolen U-haul and vehicle later recovered.
Nine dogs — logged by The Dalles last week. These included the usual dogs at large, etc., as well as a couple of “hot dogs” enclosed in cars during high temperatures. Meanwhile, the county logged two.
Burglaries three — A burglary was reported on May 19 on 10th Street, The Dalles. That week, Wasco County had two burglaries on May 16 and 19.
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