Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. 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. Calls that involve the Department of Human Services and minor children are not included. Juveniles are not identified. People arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven otherwise.

FRIDAY, JULY 25

• 2:40 p.m. — Police responded to a domestic disturbance involving a couple that got into an argument with one of them scratched. Police were unable to locate the man involved in the incident.

• 3:45 p.m. — Police responded to a domestic disturbance involving a confrontation between an adult and an autistic child. A family member helped with the situation. 

Other calls: Police responses included a bar check at 10:39 p.m. (Main Street) and a vehicle parked in a bike lane at 11:54 p.m. (Main Street and North 17th Street). PPD reported four traffic stops.

SATURDAY, JULY 26

• 3:59 a.m. — Police took a report of the theft of an electric bike and a cellphone from a local gas station. 

• 9:27 p.m. — Police responded to a welfare check at Marys River Park and Natural Area involving a woman who was sleeping in the park. The woman was given a courtesy ride to a women’s shelter in Corvallis.

Other calls: Police responses included citizen contact at 12:53 a.m. (Main Street), citizen contact at 2:20 a.m. (South Seventh Street), dog at large at 11:02 a.m. (South 21st Street), mental health issue at 4:51 p.m., city ordinance violation at 9:52 p.m. (College Street) and a juvenile complaint at 10:47 p.m. (location redacted). In addition, police assisted another agency on a call at 3:46 p.m. (Highway 20). PPD reported two traffic stops.

SUNDAY, JULY 27

• 8:19 p.m. — Police arrested a 20-year-old Eugene man in the 1900 block of Main Street on a bench warrant out of Lane County for failure to appear in court. The man was transported to Benton County Jail.

Other calls: Police assisted another agency with a call at 12:40 a.m. (Southwest Philomath Boulevard, Corvallis). PPD reported 14 traffic stops.

MONDAY, JULY 28

• No calls of significance were reported.

Other calls: PPD reported three traffic stops.

TUESDAY, JULY 29

• 2:51 a.m. — Police responded to an individual suffering from a self-inflicted knife injury. The individual was treated by medics and transported to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis.

• 3:45 a.m. — Police responded to a disturbance in the 500 block of South 15th Street involving two adult siblings that pushed each other.

• 8:06 a.m. — Police received a cellphone that had been found and dropped off by a citizen. The phone was booked into evidence for safekeeping.

• 11:50 a.m. — Police responded to a report of a diesel fuel spill on Highway 20 between the intersection with Highway 34 and the railroad tracks on the west end of Philomath. See separate story.

• 2:12 p.m. — Police took a report of a hit-and-run incident at Main Street and North Seventh Street involving a vehicle owner that said there were minor scratches on a bumper.

• 8:23 p.m. — Police responded to a domestic disturbance involving a man and a woman who were involved in an argument. The two involved agreed to separate for the night.

• 11:02 p.m. — Police arrested a 24-year-old Philomath woman in the 1900 block of College Street on a misdemeanor charge of second-degree disorderly conduct. The woman was transported to Benton County Jail.

Other calls: PPD reported no traffic stops.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30

• 6:24 p.m. — Police responded to a report of trespassing in the 600 block of South 16th Street. Police reported that the individuals had permission to be at the vacant property by a realtor.

• 7:25 p.m. — Police responded to a report of trespassing in the 1500 block of Main Street. The person in question had left before police arrived.

• 8:52 p.m. — Police responded to a report of five to six middle school-aged juveniles jumping in front of cars on College Street. Police said the juveniles apologized and that they were trying to pick up a fallen cone.

• 9:35 p.m. — Police contacted a man walking in the 2500 block of Main Street along the road’s shoulder. The man, who was intoxicated, was provided with a courtesy ride to Corvallis.

Other calls: Police responses included found property at 8:36 a.m. (Main Street), city ordinance violation at 12:02 p.m. (Main Street), non-911 issue at 1:01 p.m. (College Street) and a welfare check at 2:29 p.m. (no address reported). PPD reported two traffic stops.

THURSDAY, JULY 31

• 10:30 a.m. — Police took a report of a possible attempted burglary in the 600 block of Applegate Street involving a woman that was trying to open the front door to a business. Police reported that there was no entry or damage, and no items missing. The business wanted law enforcement to be aware of the situation in case of further issues.

• 2:27 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a stalking order violation in the 1200 block of North 19th Street. The order was explained to both involved parties and they were advised to contact Benton County Circuit Court or speak to an attorney.

• 3:17 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a woman breaking a no-contact order in the 1200 block of North 19th Street. An investigation revealed that the woman had not broken the order.

Other calls: Police responses included a suspicious vehicle at 12:08 a.m. (Landmark Drive) and a city ordinance violation at 1:11 p.m. (Main Street). In addition, police assisted another agency on a call at 4:45 p.m. (North 12th Street). PPD reported no traffic stops.