Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a sensitive nature (sexual abuse, stalking, etc.). Individuals are identified in the log only if arrested on felony charges. Juveniles are not identified. People arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven otherwise.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
• 11:05 a.m. — BCSO cited a 20-year-old Philomath man on a charge of third-degree criminal mischief after responding to a vehicle complaint at Greasy Creek Road and Highway 34. The man’s vehicle was partially blocking the intersection and damage was reported to a utility box belonging to Pioneer Telephone Co.
SATURDAY, MAY 2
• 2:18 p.m. — BCSO responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Fern Road and Powderhouse Road. One driver was turning around and failed to see an oncoming vehicle traveling southbound on Fern Road, resulting in a collision. No injuries were reported.
FRIDAY, MAY 8
• 1:30 p.m. — BCSO responded to a vehicle collision with property damage at the intersection of Fern Road and Grange Hall Road. A structure was damaged with estimated damage reported at $2,000. No injuries were reported.
SATURDAY, MAY 9
• 12:15 a.m. — BCSO arrested a 49-year-old Philomath woman on a failure-to-appear warrant following a traffic stop near North 11th Street and Pioneer Street. The woman was transported to Benton County Jail. The owner of the vehicle, a 46-year-old Philomath woman, was also cited for providing a vehicle to an unqualified driver.
FRIDAY, MAY 1
• 9:38 p.m. — BCSO cited a 31-year-old Corvallis woman on a charge of telephonic harassment after a Philomath woman reported that a former employee had contacted her by text despite being told in October 2025 to have no further contact. The offender was also trespassed from the victim’s property and business.