Salem-News.com News Feed for articles tagged with yamhill_county www.salem-news.com 2010 On April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to WOW Recovery Zone/Greenlands at 2200 NE Orchard Avenue. http://salem-news.com/articles/april252011/yamhill-drugs.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april252011/yamhill-drugs.php Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:04:00 PDT The search for a Newberg man believed to be missing in the Willamette river near Newberg has been suspended. Yamhill County Sheriff's Captain Ken Summers cited poor weather, rising water levels and risk to divers as the reason the search has been suspended. http://salem-news.com/articles/november302010/newberg-search-suspended.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november302010/newberg-search-suspended.php Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:43:00 PST A Newberg man is missing, and a search is underway in the Willamette River near Dayton. According to Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree, the investigation began when boaters reported an unusual incident on Friday. “At about 10:23 am on November 26th, my Deputies and Newberg Fire Department Dive / Rescue Team both received a call that a boat may have sunk in the Willamette River near Westin Landing and Mallard Lane” Crabtree said. http://salem-news.com/articles/november282010/newberg-missing.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november282010/newberg-missing.php Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:27:00 PST Hidden Gems: A Mid-Valley Heritage Invitational Extravaganza! gives 19 Mid-Valley heritage, cultural and history museums and organizations the opportunity to bring their most unique, interesting and/or important treasures together in one show! http://salem-news.com/articles/november162010/willamette-hidden-gems.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november162010/willamette-hidden-gems.php Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:35:00 PST The Oregon State Marine Board recognized several Marine Deputies for their outstanding job performance and lifesaving efforts during the 2010 boating season at the Marine Board’s annual Marine Law Enforcement Conference held in Bend, on October 16. Yamhill County Marine Patrol Unit was recognized with the “Seasonal Program of the Year Award” for their patrol efforts during the 2010 boating season. The Yamhill County Marine Patrol conducted 652 boat examinations, issued 30 citations and 188 warnings, conducted 26 hull inspections, conducted four boater education classes educating 74 students and recovered three stolen motor boats. http://salem-news.com/articles/november022010/yamhill-marine-patrol.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november022010/yamhill-marine-patrol.php Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:39:00 PDT On October 6th The Yamhill County Interagency Narcotics Team (YCINT) seized approximately 3 ounces of methamphetamine from a man with a lengthy history involving drugs. James Junior Valencia, 32, of Dayton was the passenger of a vehicle stopped by patrol deputies on Hwy. 240 near Williamson Road. The stop happened at the request of YCINT detectives after developing probable cause. http://salem-news.com/articles/october072010/yamhill-meth.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october072010/yamhill-meth.php Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:11:00 PDT On October 5, 2010 the Yamhill County Interagency Narcotics Team (YCINT) executed a search warrant at a West Salem apartment after discovering methamphetamine was being sold from the location. The investigation was made a priority when it was discovered a young child also lived at the residence and that the location was located directly next door to a grade school. http://salem-news.com/articles/october052010/west-salem-meth-bust.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october052010/west-salem-meth-bust.php Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:39:00 PDT Oregon State Police (OSP) is completing the investigation into an overturned commercial truck and trailer that dumped a load of household trash onto Highway 47 south of the Washington / Yamhill County line. The crash closed the highway and the involved driver was treated and released for minor injuries. http://salem-news.com/articles/october042010/trash-truck-rollover.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october042010/trash-truck-rollover.php Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:01:00 PDT A Monday afternoon two-car crash in Newberg has left one person dead, one critically injured and two with unknown injuries. The crash is on Hwy 99W, just west of downtown Newberg as two one-way grids dividing the downtown area realign. http://salem-news.com/articles/july192010/newberg-fatal.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july192010/newberg-fatal.php Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:07:00 PDT Today, Common Sense For Oregon won an important case for initiative rights in Oregon. http://salem-news.com/articles/july072010/common-sense-victory.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july072010/common-sense-victory.php Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:17:00 PDT The New Year got off to a violent start in Yamhill County. McMinnville Police officers responded to 932 NE Lafayette Avenue on a stabbing this morning at about 2:54 a.m. http://salem-news.com/articles/january012010/stabbing.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january012010/stabbing.php Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:25:00 PST Officials in Yamhill County say a 15-year old Salem boy was killed this morning when he was shot by a member of his hunting party. Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree, says the victim, 15-year old Matthew Gretzon, his father, sister and uncle were hunting in the 59000 block of Highway 22, approximately 3 miles north of Grand Ronde. http://salem-news.com/articles/december062009/hunting_death.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december062009/hunting_death.php Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:15:00 PST Officials say a fugitive out of Washington County, 36-year old Josh Nicholas, was captured tonight in rural Yamhill County by investigators who had been looking for him throughout the day. Sgt. David Thompson with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, says deputies and the US Marshals Oregon Fugitive Task Force tracked Josh Nicholas down, explaining that he is a felon wanted for parole violation warrants. http://salem-news.com/articles/november232009/fugitive_nicholas.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november232009/fugitive_nicholas.php Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:46:00 PST Elizabeth Anne Rhode faces seven counts of forgery and aggravated theft for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 from the Crystal Dawn Smith Rilee Foundation, Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree said. The Sheriff joined Yamhill County District Attorney Brad Berry and Oregon Attorney General John Kroger today, to announce the indictment and arrest of the local charity director on charges of embezzlement. http://salem-news.com/articles/september162009/charity_dor_arrest_9-16-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september162009/charity_dor_arrest_9-16-09.php Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:25:00 PDT As a result of a consolidated effort by the Regional Sheriff's Offices from Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill counties, 37 DUII drivers were arrested and taken off of the region's roadways during the Labor Day weekend. Deputies from the four Sheriff's Offices in the region worked extra shifts from Friday, September 4th to Monday September 7th, in an attempt to make the roads safer for holiday travelers. http://salem-news.com/articles/september092009/duii_weekend_9-9-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september092009/duii_weekend_9-9-09.php Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:18:00 PDT Yamhill County Jail inmate Andrew James Webb ran from Yamhill County Courthouse at 3:19 p.m. this afternoon while being medically transported back to the Jail. 28-year old Andrew James Webb, is 6’1 approximately 185 lbs, has blue eyes and short brown hair. He had just been sentenced to 15 months consecutive time at the Yamhill County Jail and also had a Klickitat County, Washington hold pending. http://salem-news.com/articles/august192009/webb_8-19-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/august192009/webb_8-19-09.php Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:50:00 PDT A Newberg man drowned in the Willamette River near Rogers Landing Boat Launch, Newberg, on Monday afternoon. Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree identified the man as 36-year old Oscar Cortes-Perez, who had lived in Newberg for about 10 years. He most recently lived with friends at various locations around the city. Most of his family lives in Mexico. http://salem-news.com/articles/july272009/newberg_drowning_7-27-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july272009/newberg_drowning_7-27-09.php Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:37:00 PDT Investigators in Yamhill County say a former Newberg resident sought for over 45 counts relating to the sexual abuse of young women has been arrested in Indiana. 43-year old Michael Dwayne Lemasters reportedly fled the state in October 2008, shortly before warrants for his arrest were issued. LeMasters was sought in Yamhill, Washington and Clackamas county, with security set at $2,523,000. http://salem-news.com/articles/may132009/predator_arrest_indiana_5-13-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may132009/predator_arrest_indiana_5-13-09.php Wed, 13 May 2009 15:58:00 PDT A 57-year old Yamhill man was injured early this morning when he was shot in the leg by his 23-year old son. Captain Ken Summers with the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, says John Wallace Huwaldt of NW Westside Road received superficial wounds when his son, 23-year old Tyler Carson Huwaldt, who resdies at the same address, fired a 22 caliber rifle during a 12:30 a.m. altercation in their home. http://salem-news.com/articles/february242009/yamhill_shooting_2-24-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/february242009/yamhill_shooting_2-24-09.php Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:50:00 PST Kenneth John Meyer was sledding with his wife and son outside of McMinnville when, at 11:48 AM, his sled left the driveway and slid into the path of a northbound 2004 Mazda pickup, according to police. He was killed by the impact. http://salem-news.com/articles/december172008/fatal_sled_121708.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december172008/fatal_sled_121708.php Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:11:00 PST Friday evening was busy for Yamhill County police agencies as two armed robberies occurred within an hour of each other. Around 7:30 PM, Yamhill County Sheriff's deputies were called to a robbery at the Bakery and Tacos el Pad Reno, 621 NE Third, in Lafayette where a lone Hispanic man reportedly entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded cash. http://salem-news.com/articles/october112008/armed_robberies_10-10-08.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october112008/armed_robberies_10-10-08.php Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:10:00 PDT A Grand Ronde-area man died Sunday morning after losing control of his car and crashing on the Highway 18 business loop about 1.5 miles east of Willamina. Alcohol and speed are investigated as possible contributing factors. About 10:24 AM Sunday, 48-year old Allan J. Butler, from Grand Ronde was negotiating a left curve when his car drifted onto the right shoulder, he over-corrected and lost control. http://salem-news.com/articles/august312008/fatal.php http://salem-news.com/articles/august312008/fatal.php Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:22:00 PDT 43 of 53 businesses in Yamhill County passed an Oregon Liquor Control Commission minor sales check on March 21st by refusing to sell alcohol to a minor. The 81 percent passing rate is above the statewide average of 78 percent. The commission performs the minor sales checks in an effort to reduce drinking by minors, which is a serious problem throughout the state. http://salem-news.com/articles/april042008/olcc_yamhill_4-4-08.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april042008/olcc_yamhill_4-4-08.php Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:39:00 PDT A Banks-area man died Sunday evening from injuries suffered earlier in the day when his motorcycle struck the side of a turning sport utility vehicle on Highway 47 in the town of Cove Orchard in Yamhill County. Police say the four occupants in the sport utility vehicle were treated and released for minor injuries. http://salem-news.com/articles/july092007/cove_orchard_fatal_7907.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july092007/cove_orchard_fatal_7907.php Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:08:00 PDT Residents of the Yamhill County community of Dundee are a major step closer to having a real choice for their television services, thanks to a newly approved agreement authorizing Verizon to offer its FiOS TV service, delivered over the most advanced fiber-optic network straight to customers' homes. In a unanimous vote, the Dundee City Council granted a video franchise to Verizon Tuesday night, paving the way for video choice for local citizens. In addition to Dundee, Verizon has been granted video franchises by the city of Newberg and 10 cities in Washington County, as well as by Washington County itself. http://salem-news.com/articles/may172007/dundee_verizon_051707.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may172007/dundee_verizon_051707.php Thu, 17 May 2007 16:05:00 PDT Four people are accused of trying to smuggle chewing tobacco into the Yamhill County Jail by hiding it in a prosthetic leg. Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree says an inmate faked a fall and damage to the leg, and a former inmate picked it up for repair. Deputies said when the leg came back, they found about two cans worth of chewing tobacco sealed in foil and hidden in a hollow section. http://salem-news.com/articles/may072007/tobacco_jail_050707.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may072007/tobacco_jail_050707.php Mon, 07 May 2007 11:08:00 PDT Yamhill County Sheriff's Deputies and Oregon State Police responded Saturday with medical personnel to 14145 SE Stringtown Road, in Dayton, following a report that an injured woman needed medical attention at that location. Upon arrival, Deputies located the body of 46-year old Ann Claire Kreder, of that address, the apparent victim of a stabbing. http://salem-news.com/articles/december102006/yamhillmurder_121006.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december102006/yamhillmurder_121006.php Sun, 10 Dec 2006 11:28:00 PST Deputies in Yamhill County responded to a report of a stabbing early Saturday morning at the Green Frog Restaurant and Lounge in Sheridan, Oregon and found two victims stabbed as a result of an argument. They say John Hillebrand was taken by Life Flight to OHSU where he underwent emergency surgery for wounds sustained in the assault. James B. Kinslow, the other man involved, was taken to the Willamette Valley Medical center where he was treated and released for minor stab wounds also sustained in the assault. Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree says deputies immediately located 37-year old Brian Martin Weant at the scene. He was arrested and later booked into the Yamhill County Jail on one count of Assault I, a measure 11 crime, he is lodged in lieu of $150,000 bail. http://salem-news.com/articles/september032006/sheridan_stabbing_9306.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september032006/sheridan_stabbing_9306.php Sun, 03 Sep 2006 23:40:00 PDT Yamhill County has announced it will give away a gift basket containing products from various Yamhill County vendors as part of a contest to name the county’s transit district. When submitting an entry please include your name and contact information along with your suggested name for the district. Upon recommendation from the local Yamhill Transportation Committee (YTC), the Board of Commissioners approved the formation of an ORS County Service District. http://salem-news.com/articles/september032006/yamhill_bus_name_9306.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september032006/yamhill_bus_name_9306.php Sun, 03 Sep 2006 15:08:00 PDT A halfway house for sex offenders opened in Sheridan earlier this month. But because the mobile home drew so much community opposition, a Yamhill County sheriff's department official says it will now close. The house, operated by Stepping Out Ministries, which operates two similar facilities in Salem. In Sheridan, west of McMinnville, it had a triple-wide mobile home. Lt. Ken Summers says it's not going to work for them in that home, adding that the five men will be gone shortly. http://salem-news.com/articles/july202006/sheridan_halfway_72006.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july202006/sheridan_halfway_72006.php Thu, 20 Jul 2006 15:07:00 PDT