Police reports: Oct. 9, 2024

Notable incidents

A partial firearm was found in the Columbia River, near the shore, at Viento State Park on Sept. 1.

Seventeen theft reports: Theft from Inn at Cascade Locks, theft near Wyeth Campground, theft by deception over the telephone, cold theft near the 2200 block of Highway 35, theft from a vehicle at Cascade Locks Marine Park, cold theft from a Pine Grove business, two ATVs from near Gravel Pit Road, unspecified incident, two thefts from vehicle at Best Western Columbia River on the night of Sept. 17, bike from Belmont Drive, online theft by deception, theft by deception on State Street (two), theft near the 1400 block of Markham Road, theft from the 400 block of WaNaPa Street, theft from vehicle at Columbia Gorge Inn.

Five non-injury vehicle crashes. In one incident, two vehicles collided at Highway 35 and Woodworth Drive. Separately, a vehicle hit a deer near 3900 Highway 35. In another incident, a crash blocked both lanes of Eastside Road, near Highline, on Sept. 16. Other locations were Tucker Road (two).

Four vehicle crashes causing injury. Two cars collided on I-84, near milepost 50, resulting in injuries on Sept. 4. Other locations were WaNaPa Street at Bridge of the Gods’ intersection, single-vehicle crash at Berry Drive and Sperry Drive intersection and crash at Lingren Road.

Five assault reports from Hood River area and Cascade Locks. (Reports of domestic violence are not tallied).

Four hit-and-run reports. Old incident near 8000 block of Cooper Spur Road. In another incident on Sept. 6, a driver was cited for felony hit-and-run after crashing near Davis Drive and Wy’east Road. The crash resulted in an injury. Separately, an unknown suspected vehicle collided with a parked, unoccupied truck and trailer on Forest Lane Sept. 20. Other location: Eastside Road.

Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle and theft was reported near Baseline Drive and Clear Creek Road. Separately, unlawful entries into vehicles were reported on WaNaPa Street (two), near the 3100 block of Highway 35, Mt. Hood Meadows Drive and Massee Grade Road on various days.

In a search-and-rescue near Lost Lake, Multnomah County personnel located five teenagers who left the Huckleberry trail near Bull Run Lake trail. Separately, HRCSO responded to a reportedly injured mountain biker in the Family Man riding area.

A deputy responded to burglary in progress on Dethman Ridge Road Sept. 9. In another incident, a deputy responded to the 3100 block of Neal Creek Mill Road for a burglary, and one suspect was arrested, on Sept. 17. Separately, burglary of a business near the 3400 block of Odell Highway was reported on Sept. 23. Burglary of a residence on Red Hill Road, Parkdale, was logged Sept. 26. Finally, a cold burglary at the Port of Cascade Locks Pavilion building, from which several wedding gifts and wedding cards were taken, was reported Sept. 29.

Two vandalism reports, one from the parking lot of Best Western in Cascade Locks Sept. 10 and a separate report from Eastside Road Sept. 23.

An identity theft report from Cascade Locks.

A juvenile was taken into custody for disorderly conduct at the Hood River Valley High School.

A computer crime was reported from Markham Road on Sept. 11.

One person, reportedly being a danger to themselves, was taken into custody on a peace officer hold.

A deputy recovered a stolen motorcycle from Fir Mountain Road on Sept. 17.

Four DUII arrests. In one incident, a driver was arrested on charge of DUII after being involved in a vehicle crash on Mud Alley Road Sept. 18.

A missing person report from Tucker Road Sept. 18.

A deputy responded to an unauthorized camp set up in the middle of an orchard near the 1000 block of Tucker Road on Sept. 20, and upon investigation found evidence from a burglary.

In separate incidents, three minors were cited for possession of liquor. One was additionally cited for providing alcohol to a minor.

A stolen vehicle reported near the 3800 block of Peters Drive Sept. 24. This case was cleared by arrest.

An adult was arrested in Cascade Locks, near SW Wasco Street, and lodged at NORCOR on charges of prostitution and escape on Sept. 26. They were then released.

Hood River Police, Sept. 22 - 28

The following are crimes which resulted in arrests: Assault (one), disorderly conduct (one), DUII (two), harassment (two), hit and run (one), menacing (one), mischief (one), reckless endangering (one), theft (four), warrant (four).

Notable incidents

Six theft reports. Bicycle, air compressor, shoplifting (three) and identity theft. In one incident, two juveniles were cited and released for Theft III from a local business.

Four warrant arrests. In one incident, a Pasco, Washington, resident was arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving and reckless endangering. This driver refused a breath test, so the officer requested and was granted a warrant. The driver then provided breath samples with a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit.

Two vehicle crashes. In one incident, a bicycle crashed into the side of a vehicle stopped at an intersection. The driver was transported to an emergency room by EMS. In the other incident, a non-injury crash occurred in a Safeway parking lot.

A hit-and-run arrest. The suspect was located by officers and arrested on charge of hit-and-run. In a separate report, the same person was arrested and lodged at NORCOR on charges of domestic assault, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and harassment.

Officers conducted a welfare check due to reported intoxication of an adult with a minor in the home.

A juvenile was cited for harassment.

A report of potential fraud.

The Dalles Police, Sept. 27 - Oct. 4

The following are crimes which resulted in arrests: Assault (one), carrying concealed firearm (one), charge not logged (two), DUII (one), interfering (one), mischief (one), warrant (four), trespass (three), unlawful possession of methamphetamine (one), warrant (three).

Notable incidents

Nine mental health calls.

Twenty-five animal calls. Dogs at large, dogs attacked each other, dog welfare checks including three allegations of dogs stuck in hot cars, barking dogs, dog allegedly hit by car, stray cat, aggressive pitbull.

Nine theft reports. Dispute over a company’s repairs to a vehicle with allegation of stolen money, $600 leaf-blower from West Sixth, unlawful use of credit card, two bags of cans from West Sixth, gas-powered bike from East 12th, three bags of cans from East 13th, work bag of tools and computer from truck, shoplifting from Sixth. In one incident, someone opened a trailer box on West Sixth, cut the wires and stole a battery allegedly worth more than $10,000.

A rental van, not returned to Sixth Street, was reported stolen.

A 9mm handgun was found by a property manager and turned in, related to a previous case.

An assault from West Sixth, in which a person was injured by the suspect.

A person was booked and released for criminal mischief and a warrant after allegedly spray-painting graffiti on the Exit 82 overpass.

Two hit-and-run reports. A vehicle on West 20th hit a parked car Sept. 29. Separately, a vehicle hit a pole near Boat Basin Road. The Ford’s owner was given a court date.

Yakima law enforcement found a stolen vehicle in Union Gap, Washington, on Sept. 29. They became involved in a pursuit; the vehicle wrecked, and one person was detained after a police dog tracked them. The suspect was transferred to a local hospital for dog bite, and Yakima informed TDPD their stolen car was being held for evidence due to involvement in a burglary.

One person was detained in association with an allegation of vehicle theft on River Road Sept. 29.

A swastika was spray-painted on the “Welcome to The Dalles” sign near the Exit 82 overpass, a citizen reported on Oct 1. Public Works sent a crew to document and clean it.

A youngster was cited for minor in possession of marijuana.

A baggy of suspected drugs was found on Sixth and picked up by an officer. Separately, a meth pipe was found on Sixth and handed in to law enforcement.

A firearm was found in a couch picked up on Ninth Street by employees, and handed in to law enforcement. Report taken.

A fraud report for fraudulent $14,00 check on Bret Clodfelter Way.

Wasco County Sheriff, Sept. 27 - Oct. 3

Notable incidents

Deputies logged 45 vehicle stops.

Five dogs and four other animals logged.

An alleged gunshot logged from Vensel Road.

A vehicle crash logged from First Avenue and Washington Street on Oct. 1.

A DUII incident logged on Wamic Market Road.

An assault logged on Webber Street Oct. 2.

Two drug incidents logged from Webber, Oct. 2 and Oct. 3.

A hit-and-run incident, logged from Oak Park Drive Oct. 2.

One theft logged. Easton Road.

Oregon State Police, Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

The following are crimes which resulted in arrests: Attempt to elude vehicle (one), attempt to elude foot (one), DUII (three), reckless driving (two), recklessly endangering another person (one), resisting arrest (one).

Notable incidents

Three DUII arrests. In one incident, a trooper tried to stop a wrong-way driver for failing to obey traffic control devices and failing to drive on the right. The vehicle fled into a dead-end parking lot, then the driver ran from the vehicle on foot. They resisted arrest and, after multiple take-downs and control holds, a taser was deployed — and was effective. The driver was arrested and lodged at NORCOR on charges of attempt to elude by vehicle, attempt to elude on foot, DUII and resisting arrest. They later provided a breath sample of 0.00%, which did not match the impairment observed by the trooper; a warrant was granted and two blood samples seized. Separately, a driver was stopped for going 104 in a 70 mph zone. They were issued three violation citations and charged with DUII, reckless driving and recklessly endangering another person — an unsecured child passenger. In a third incident, a driver was arrested on charge of DUII and reckless driving and provided a blood alcohol level of 0.20%; they were cited and released along with their two cats, present in the vehicle.

Two teenagers were cited for unlawful angling methods after OSP contacted them in the Columbia River, at the mouth of Eagle Creek. Both were using barbed hooks. One 13-year-old had no angling license or tag; the 17-year-old had taken one Coho with barbed hooks. The younger was cited for unlawful take with a prohibited method and using barbed hooks, and their Coho seized for donation. The younger got three warnings. Both had been contacted a few weeks prior for similar problems; at that time, four Coho were seized.

Five non-injury vehicle crashes. The plastic undercarriage came off a westbound truck on I-84 and struck the vehicle following it. In another incident, a westbound driver turning left from U.S. 30 onto Highway 197 failed to yield to a northbound vehicle on 197. Both vehicles were drivable after the nearly head-on collision. Thirdly, an eastbound Hyundai Toyota rear-ended a Ford F-250 and travel trailer on I-84, needed a tow, and was cited for following too closely. Fourthly, a motorcycle rider on Highway 197 left the road and flipped over, landing in soft dirt and weeds. They stated they must have fallen asleep. Fifthly, a Hyundai SUV left its lane on Highway 26 because, the driver said, they attempted to avoid striking another car. Instead, the Hyundai drove onto the shoulder and hit a tree. EMS and ODOT responded first but no state property was damaged. The unimpaired driver refused medical and got a tow and courtesy ride.