Editor’s note: The Law Enforcement report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department in addition to activity logs published 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. Individuals are identified in log only if arrested on felony charges. People arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven otherwise.
Philomath Police Department Log
FRIDAY, DEC. 3
• Friday, Dec. 3, 2:32 p.m., 1400 block of Main Street, police arrested a 15-year-old juvenile on a misdemeanor charge of third-degree theft/shoplifting.
Other calls
Traffic stops: 4 (0 citations, 4 warnings); vicious dog: 1; motorist assist: 1; dog barking: 3; miscellaneous: 1.
SATURDAY, DEC. 4
Calls
Traffic stops: 2 (0 citations, 2 warnings); dog barking: 2; traffic complaint: 2; citizen contact: 1; miscellaneous: 3.
SUNDAY, DEC. 5
• Crash, 1:22 a.m., Highway 20 and Kings Valley Highway, single-vehicle crash, one injured, one transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Click here to read the story.
• Hit and run, 9:56 a.m., 2500 block of Green Street, no details were provided by police in the media log.
• Theft (reported), 4:11 p.m., 1400 block of Main Street, no details were provided by police in the media log.
Other calls
Traffic stops: 1 (0 citations, 1 warning); welfare check: 1; dog at large: 1; harassment: 1; miscellaneous: 1.
MONDAY, DEC. 6
Calls
Traffic stops: 1 (0 citations, 1 warnings); assist other agency: 2; welfare check: 1; minor in possession: 1; dog barking: 1; suspicious person: 1.
TUESDAY, DEC. 7
Calls
Traffic stops: 1 (1 citation, 0 warnings); noise disturbance: 1; miscellaneous: 2.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8
Calls
Traffic stops: 5 (1 citation, 3 warnings, 1 unknown); abandoned vehicle: 1; suspicious vehicle: 2; suspicious person: 2; miscellaneous: 1.
THURSDAY, DEC. 9
• Warrants, 9:52 a.m., Highway 20 near Blodgett, police arrested a 37-year-old Albany man on misdemeanor charges of contempt of court (two counts) and unlawful possession of a firearm during a traffic stop.
• Crash, 5:11 p.m., 2400 block of Main Street, no injuries, minor damage.
Other calls
Traffic stops: 4 (2 citations, 2 warnings); welfare check:1; miscellaneous: 1.
BCSO-reported activity
SATURDAY, DEC. 4
• Burglary, 9:10 a.m., 24300 block of Queen Anne Drive, deputies responded to a report from a man who purchased a home and suspected that the previous owner had broken in to take property that had not been moved out.
SUNDAY, DEC. 5
• Crash, time NA, Airport Road and Fern Road, two-vehicle crash at intersection, no injuries.
MONDAY, DEC. 6
• Crash, 7:54 p.m., Bellfountain Road and Airport Road, single-vehicle crash, no injuries, vehicle towed.