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.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
• 7:13 p.m. — BCSO arrested a 35-year-old Lebanon man on a warrant out of Lebanon Municipal Court and driving while suspended during a traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 20 and Summit Highway near Blodgett. The man was issued citations and released at the scene.
THURSDAY, JUNE 5
• Time NA — BCSO responded to a report of a motorhome in the ditch on Highway 20 near Shrike Way. The responding deputy reported that the driver, a 72-year-old man, stated that he had pulled over to use the restroom but failed to set the parking brake on the vehicle and it rolled into the ditch. The motorhome was pulled out of the ditch by a tow truck.
• 2:57 p.m. — BCSO responded to a residence on Highway 34 for a report of a domestic disturbance involving two brothers who were arguing about caring for the family dog. The argument escalated into a wrestling match. Both men stated that they were not injured and agreed to separate for the night.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
• 10:51 a.m. — BCSO arrested a 25-year-old Newport man on outstanding warrants for failure to appear and parole violation during a traffic stop on Highway 20 near Kings Valley Highway. The man was transported to Lincoln County Jail.
