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.
THURSDAY, MAY 22
• 7:57 a.m. — Police responded to a report of reckless driving in the 3100 block of Applegate Street. The man reported that he was threatened after a potential road rage incident. Police determined that the threat that had been described did not rise to the level of a crime.
Other calls: Police responses included a city ordinance violation at 6:07 p.m. (Adelaide Drive), juvenile issue at 6:09 p.m. (North 19th Street) and a domestic disturbance at 8:59 p.m. (Main Street). PPD reported two traffic stops.
FRIDAY, MAY 23
• 3:03 p.m. — Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 2300 block of Main Street involving a log truck and another vehicle. No injuries were reported and the drivers exchanged information.
• 7:32 p.m. — Police responded to a two-vehicle crash at South 19th Street and Main Street. No injuries were reported and both vehicles appeared to have minimal damage.
Other calls: Police responses included an extra patrol at 1:20 a.m. (North 19th Street) and a suspicious vehicle at 2:52 a.m. (South 15th Street). PPD reported six traffic stops.
SATURDAY, MAY 24
• 7:59 p.m. — Police arrested a 34-year-old Philomath man on misdemeanor charges of harassment with domestic violence and first-degree criminal mischief during a response to a residence on Newton Street.
Other calls: Police responses included a non-911 issue at 7:52 a.m. (Applegate Street), dog barking at 9:05 a.m. (Adelaide Drive), animal complaint at 9:35 a.m. (South 16th Street), dog at large at 10:39 a.m. (Newton Street), dog complaint at 10:41 a.m. (Quail Glenn Drive and Grouse Place), mental health issue at 11:43 a.m., dog at large at 2:59 p.m. (South 11th Street) and a dog at large at 3:06 p.m. (Chapel Drive and South 15th Street). PPD reported 12 traffic stops.
SUNDAY, MAY 25
• 1:55 p.m. — Police arrested a 22-year-old Philomath woman on a warrant out of Benton County Circuit Court after the individual turned herself in at the police station. The Benton County Jail was closed Sunday and the woman was issued a citation in lieu of custody.
Other calls: Police responses included trespassing at 6:14 a.m. (Main Street) and a neighborhood dispute at 10:39 a.m. (Quail Glenn Drive). PPD reported four traffic stops.
MONDAY, MAY 26
• No calls of significance were reported.
Other calls: Police responses included the delivery of an emergency message at 2:51 p.m. (Newton Street) and a mental health situation at 11:37 p.m. PPD reported 18 traffic stops.
TUESDAY, MAY 27
• 9:12 a.m. — Police took in property that had been found in the 1100 block of Main Street involving a bicycle frame that was leaning on a bench.
• 6:38 p.m. — Police conducted a death investigation in the 1200 block of North 19th Street. The individual appeared to have died from natural causes.
Other calls: Police responses included a city ordinance violation at 8:45 a.m. (Main Street), city ordinance violation at 9:27 a.m. (Main Street), citizen contact at 1:44 p.m. (Main Street) and citizen contact at Philomath Community Library (10:31 p.m.). In addition, police assisted other agencies on calls at 6:32 p.m. (Highway 20 near Blodgett) and 11:11 p.m. (Highway 20 near Blodgett). PPD reported nine traffic stops.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
• 1:26 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a hit-and-run in the 400 block of Landmark Drive. The person reporting the incident said there was damage to a Grand Design Imagine travel trailer.
• 4:26 p.m. — Police responded to a report of theft in the 1700 block of Cedar Street. A black Huffy mountain bike valued at $100 was reportedly taken from the front yard of a residence.
Other calls: Police responses included a suspicious vehicle at 1:12 a.m. (Marys River Park and Natural Area), suspicious person at 8:54 a.m. (Main Street), parking complaint at 3:30 p.m. (Landmark Drive) and a city ordinance violation at 5:59 p.m. (Main Street). In addition, police assisted another agency on a call at 7:41 p.m. (Highway 34). PPD reported four traffic stops.
THURSDAY, MAY 29
• No calls of significance were reported.
Other calls: Police responses included a city ordinance violation at 5:10 p.m. (Ash Street), noise disturbance at 8:58 p.m. (South 13th Street) and a noise disturbance at 10:32 p.m. (North 14th Street). PPD reported eight traffic stops.