The Grant County Sheriff's Office logo on one of its vehicles. Grant County Judge Jim Hamsher spearheaded a house bill that aims to better fund the Sheriff's Office. (Blue Mountain Eagle, File)

Arrests and citations in the Blue Mountain Eagle are taken from the logs of law enforcement agencies. Every effort is made to report the court disposition of arrest cases.

Circuit Court

The Grant County Circuit Court reported the following activity for the week ending Sept. 6:

Sept. 5

Shane Rickie Combs, 43, of John Day, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of harassment. He was placed on two years of bench probation and ordered to perform 40 hours of community service or work crew time, complete a Moral Reconation Therapy program, have no contact with the victim and pay $1,250 in fines and fees.

Rodney A. Rookstool, 62, of Prairie City, pleaded guilty to reckless driving, reckless endangerment and passing in a no-passing zone. A second count of reckless endangerment and a count of failure to perform the duties of a driver in an accident were dismissed. He was given a suspended sentence, placed on 18 months of bench probation and ordered to pay $765 in fines and restitution. In addition, Rookstool was ordered to complete 80 hours of community service or work crew time, complete a safe driving course and have no contact with the victims.

Brayden Michael Breyett, no age or hometown listed, was found guilty of probation violation for failing to complete treatment, failing to pay financial obligations and failure to complete community service work. He was sentenced to 48 hours in jail with credit for time served and his probation was extended through the end of the year.

Denzel Ray Morgan, 60, of Bend, pleaded guilty to one count of criminal driving while suspended or revoked. He was given a suspended sentence and will be on bench probation for one year. he was also ordered to perform 120 hours of community service of work crew time and pay a $1,000 fine.

Bobby Lee Ruston, 46, of Mt. Vernon, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault and harassment constituting domestic violence. An additional count of fourth-degree assault was dismissed. He was given a suspended sentence and placed on supervised probation for 18 months. He was also ordered to serve 20 days in jail, complete 80 hours of community service or work crew time, complete a Moral Reconation Therapy program, obtain a domestic violence assessment and a substance abuse assessment within 20 days and complete all recommended treatment. If Ruston fails to complete the assessments within 20 days, 10 additional days of jail time will be added to his sentence.

Justice Court

The Grant County Justice Court reported the following activity for the week ending Sept. 6:

Traffic citations filed: 71

Violations filed: 2

Misdemeanors filed: 0

Hearings held: 17

Driver’s license suspensions: 15

Cases on probation: 7

Small claims filed: 3

Warrants issued: 0

Violation of the basic rule: Elizabeth Jane Brandenburg, 70, Whitefish, Montana, Aug. 11, 73/55 zone, fined $165; Dane Emil Seng, 71, Prineville, Aug. 8, 75/55 zone, fined $165; James Augustus Curley, 81, Kent, Washington, Aug. 18, 77/55 zone, fined $265; Antonio Joseph Ricchi, 61, Troutdale, July 21, 74/55 zone, fined $165; Kelley K. Quinn, 43, Discovery Bay, California, Aug. 14, 75/55 zone, fined $165; Zachary Ross Pogue, 25, Jordan Valley, July 22, 76/55 zone, fined $165; Sasha Fay Gaines, 36, Springfield, July 23, 75/55 zone, fined $165; male, 17, Portland, July 21, 75/55 zone, fined $165; Robert Andrew Croll, 60, Duncan, British Columbia, Aug. 3, 75/55 zone, fined $165; Paul Vincent Safar, 54, Eugene, Aug. 17, 70/55 zone, fined $140; Christopher William peabody, 36, Eugene, Aug. 22, 75/55 zone, fined $165; Jaclynn Mai Mac, 54, Renton, Washington, Aug. 8, 72/55 zone, fined $165; Sabrina Dawn Wyllie, 32, John Day, Aug. 11, 74/55 zone, fined $165; Brianna May Davison, 28, Prairie City, Aug. 4, 75/55 zone, fined $165; Nichole Rae Rule, 57, Mt. Vernon, Aug. 8, 84/55 zone, fined $265; Nocholas Ray Dorsing, 24, La Grande, Aug. 18, 75/55, fined $165.

Exceeding the speed limit: Robin Lynn Brooks, 43, Weston, July 14, 77/65, fined $265; George R. McBride, 49, Uniontown, Kentucky, Aug. 10, 69/60 zone, fined $165; Joseph Daniel Murphy, 35, Rohnert Park, California, Aug. 13, 40/25 zone, fined $165; Hunter Daniel Metz, 20, Meridian, Idaho, July 18, 75/65 zone, fined $165; Brittany Claire Zirkel, 36, Prairie City, July 28, 75/65 zone, fined $165; John Allen Winter, 51, Gladstone, Aug. 2, 50/35 zone, fined $165; Riley A. Sanders, 23, Caldwell, Idaho, Aug. 4, 70/65 zone, fined $165; Peter Harold Peterson, 52, Tigard, July 15, 43/25 zone, fined $165; Donald A. Pierce, 59, Molalla, Aug. 23, 75/65 zone, fined $165; Aaron Jacob Webb, 37, Veneta, Aug. 1, 80/65, fined $265; Benjamin Charles Phelps, 55, Keizer, Aug. 11, 51/35, fined $165; John Thomas Moseman, 71, Calabasas, California, July 6, 48/30 zone, fined $140; Hugh Wayne Snook, 62, Salem, Aug. 16, 48/40 zone, fined $115; Lily Josephine Knepper, 18, Sherwood, July 29, 52/25 zone, fined $225; Joel Henry Thompson, 46, Ridgefield, Washington, Aug. 11, 54/25 zone, fined $265; Richard Francis McCollum, 59, Everett, Washington, Aug. 23, 75/55 zone, fined $165; Juliann Evans, 61, John Day, Aug. 9, 77/65 zone, fined $265.

Driving while suspended or revoked: Brad Lee Hartwick, 46, John Day, Sept. 17, fined $440; Brittany Claire Zirkel, 36, Prairie City, July 28, fined $440; Dakota Jasmine Winn, 31, Canyon City, Aug. 3, fined $440; Nicolas Ismael Velasquez, 38, Meacham, July 21, fined $440; Michael Wayne Roberts, 45, Prairie City, Aug. 3, fined $440; Andrew Joseph Dunn, 48, Mt. Vernon, Aug. 8, fined $440.

No operator’s license: JeanLuc Aguirre, 32, Portland, July 8, fined $265.

Driving uninsured: Brad Lee Hartwick, 46, John Day, Sept. 17, fined $265; Dakota Jasmine Winn, 31, Canyon City, Aug. 3, fined $265; Sawyer Ross Watterson, 33, Mt. Vernon, July 24, fined $265; Nicolas Ismael Velasquez, 38, Meacham, July 21, fined $265; Michael Wayne Roberts, 45, Prairie City, Aug. 3, fined $265; Michael S. Everts, 48, Cave Junction, July 28, fined $265;David Wesly Burke, 29, Mt. Vernon, July 31, fined $265; JeanLuc Aguirre, 32, Portland, July 8, fined $265; Andrew Joseph Dunn, 48, Mt. Vernon, Aug. 8, fined $265.

Passing in a no-passing zone: James Melvin Murphy, 62, Fort Collins, Colorado, Aug. 1, fined $525; Clinton J. Albano, 78, Boise, Idaho, July 28, fined $265.

Grant County Sheriff

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity for the week ending Sept. 6:

Concealed carry permits: 5

Average inmates: 7

Bookings: 5

Releases: 9

Arrests: 2

Citations: 1

Fingerprints: 2

Civil papers: 8

Warrants processed: 2

Assist/welfare check: 5

Search and rescue: 1

Dispatch

Grant County dispatch worked 137 calls during the week ending Sept. 6, including:

• Grant County Sheriff

Aug. 30

8:24 p.m.: Responded to Highway 26 near milepost 164 to assist a stranded motorist.

9:27 p.m.: Advised of a dispute on Indian Creek Road near Prairie City.

9:53 p.m.: Advised of a domestic dispute on Southeast Ica Street, John Day.

11:02 p.m.: Responded to John Day Trailer Park for a welfare check.

Aug. 31

Responded to Canyon Creek Lane for a report of an injured deer.

10:19 a.m.: Responded to Chester’s Market, John Day, for a report of a hit and run.

11:46 a.m.: Responded to North McHaley Avenue, Prairie City, for a welfare check.

2:49 p.m.: Responded to an alarm at Blue Mountain Hospital, John Day.

5:14 p.m.: Traffic stop, Highway 26 near milepost 175. Driver warned for speeding.

6:38 p.m.: Requested to assist Community Counseling Solutions with a person experiencing mental health issues at Blue Mountain Hospital, John Day.

11:47 p.m.: Responded to Highway 26 near milepost 168 for suspicious circumstances.

Sept. 1

7:53 a.m.: Prisoner transport.

8:58 a.m.: Received a report of a person experiencing mental health issues at Juniper Ridge Acute Care facility, John Day.

9:34 a.m.: Responded to Elkhorn Motel, John Day, for a public assist.

10:37 a.m.: Responded to South Main Street, Prairie City, for a welfare check.

1:21 p.m.: Received a complaint of criminal mischief at Rocky Mountain Dispensary, John Day.

1:34 p.m.: Advised, with Oregon State Police, of a person sitting in the street near the Les Schwab Tire Center in John Day.

2:29 p.m.: Responded to Cottonwood Street in Mt. Vernon for a theft investigation. Andrew Joseph Dunn Jr., 48, of Mt. Vernon arrested on an unspecified charge.

3:23 p.m.: Responded to Highway 26 near milepost 156 to assist a stranded motorist.

9:35: Advised of a noise complaint at the Elkhorn Motel, John Day.

11:47 p.m.: Received a driving complaint from the Riverside Mobile Home Park, John Day.

Sept. 2

9:34 a.m.: Received a request for a welfare check on Roper Road, Mt. Vernon.

12:56 p.m.: Requested that a Community Counseling Solutions crisis worker contact Grant County Community Corrections regarding a person experiencing mental health issues.

1:23 p.m.: Advised of a lost hunter in the Desolation Game Management Unit.

Sept. 3

8:43 a.m.: Responded to Johnson Street, Prairie City, for a barking dog complaint.

10:10 a.m.: Advised of a 2-year-old missing from West Sixth Street, Prairie City.

3:44 p.m.: Responded to Chester’s Market, John Day, to investigate a report of identity theft.

3:50 p.m.: Responded to Wall Creek Road, Monument, to investigate a report of possible animal abuse.

5:27 p.m.: Received a report of shots fired in the vicinity of East Main Street, John Day.

6:51 p.m.: Received a 911 call from Pass Creek, off Highway 395 North. A man wanted his son arrested because he wouldn’t get in the car.

Sept. 4

4:19 a.m.: Advised of a missing person in the vicinity of Forest Service Roads 36 and 18.

10:01 a.m.: Responded to Keeney Meadows for a welfare check.

12:48 p.m.: Received a driving complaint from Forest service Road 18.

2:51 p.m.: Received a complaint of livestock on Highway 26 near milepost 169.

2:51 p.m.: Received a complaint of a civil problem on Clarks Creek Road in Mt. Vernon.

6:03 p.m.: Advised of two suspicious vehicles on Highway 395 North north of Mt. Vernon.

Sept. 5

7:38 a.m.: Responded to Maple Street in Granite for a non-speaking 911 call.

10:30 a.m.: Responded to Chester’s Market, John Day, for a theft report.

10:31 a.m.: Responded to Lamford Drive near the John Day city limits for a report of cows wandering loose.

3:08 p.m.: Received a driving complaint from East Main Street, John Day.

6:18 p.m.: Advised of a burglar alarm at John Day River Veterinary Center.

Sept. 6

8:11 a.m.: Received a report of a 62-year-old woman who had been attacked by dogs on North Humbolt Street, Canyon City.

1:33 p.m.: Advised of low-flying aircraft in Mt. Vernon.

1:37 p.m.: Advised, with Oregon State Police, of a possible drunk driver on Highway 395 South near Seneca.

• Oregon State Police

Aug. 31

2:35 p.m.: Advised of cattle creating a hazard on Highway 26 near milepost 182.

7:08 p.m.: Advised of cattle on Highway 26 near milepost 185.

Sept. 1

10:34 a.m.: The Oregon Department of Transportation requested that a vehicle be towed from Highway 26 near milepost 168.

4:47 p.m. Advised of a non-injury crash on Highway 402 near milepost 20.

Sept. 3

10:16 a.m.: Advised of an injured deer that needed to be dispatched on Highway 395 South near Nugget.

Sept. 4

11:15 a.m.: Advised of a road hazard on Highway 26 near milepost 160. Bullets were spilled on the highway.

11:23 a.m.: Advised of a sick fawn at Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day.

4:02 p.m.: Advised of a badly injured fawn on East Main Street in John Day.

Sept. 5

2:50 p.m.: Advised of a non-injury crash on Highway 395 South near Russell’s Custom Meats in Canyon City.

• John Day Ambulance

Sept. 1

10:07 a.m.: Dispatched to East Main Street for a 65-year-old male who was unresponsive.

Sept. 2

8:08 a.m.: Dispatched to Blue Mountain Care Center, Prairie City. One female transported to Blue Mountain Hospital.

2:04 p.m.: Dispatched to Blue Mountain Care Center, Prairie City. One female transported to Blue Mountain Hospital.

5:08 p.m.: Dispatched to South Main Street, Prairie City, for a public assist.

5:24 p.m.: Patient transfer at the airport.

7:30 p.m.: One patient transported Blue Mountain Care Center, Prairie City.

8:19 p.m.: Dispatched to Riverside Mobile Home Park for a 66-year-old male with difficulty breathing.

Sept. 3

7:59 p.m.: Dispatched to Valley View Assisted Living for a 100-year-old female with an altered mental state and low oxygen levels.

Sept. 4

9:37 a.m.: Dispatched to Blue Mountain Care Center, Prairie City, for an 81-year-old female with flu-like symptoms.

10:29 a.m.: Dispatched to East Main Street for a semiconscious 65-year-old male.

Sept. 6

10:01 a.m.: Dispatched to East Main Street for a 65-year-old male with weakness.

• Prairie City Ambulance

11:51 p.m.: Dispatched to South Main Street, Prairie City, for a 72-year-old man in need of a lift assist. John Day Ambulance also responded.

Sept. 4

3:22 p.m.: Dispatched to Blue Mountain Care Center. John Day Ambulance also dispatched. One patient transported to Blue Mountain Hospital, John Day.

Sept. 5

8:56 a.m.: Dispatched to Blue Mountain Care Center for a 72-year-old male in need of a lift assist. John Day Ambulance also responded.

• Seneca Ambulance

Sept. 6

2:40 p.m.: Dispatched to Highway 395 South near Silvies Valley Ranch turnoff for a motor vehicle accident. John Day Ambulance also responded.

• Monument Ambulance

Aug. 30

10:05 p.m.: Dispatched to Second Street for a 13-year-old female with accidental ingestion. John Day Ambulance also responded.

• John Day Fire

Sept. 1

1:52 a.m.: Responded to Highway 26 near milepost 168 for a truck on fire.