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)

Blue Mountain Eagle

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

April 1

Christopher McLanahan of John Day pleaded guilty to a single charge of criminal mischief in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor committed on Oct. 28, 2023. He was sentenced to 18 months of bench probation with the following terms: complete 60 hours of community service or work crew, obtain a mental health evaluation and complete any recommended treatment program, and complete a Moral Reconation Therapy program.

Ronald L. McNurlin of Mt. Vernon was convicted of a probation violation for failing to complete a treatment program. He was sentenced to 20 hours of additional community service, ordered to undergo a drug evaluation within 30 days and complete treatment as directed by the treatment provider. His probation was extended for 18 months.

Laura Lynn Bacheller of Prairie City was convicted of probation violation due to the use of intoxicants. She was ordered to complete 10 hours of additional community service.

Grant County Sheriff

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity for the week ending April 3:

Concealed handgun licenses: 3

Average inmates: 16

Bookings: 6

Releases: 14

Arrests: 1

Citations: 0

Fingerprints: 6

Civil papers: 17

Warrants processed: 4

Assist/welfare check: 0

Search and rescue: 0

Dispatch

Grant County dispatch worked 137 calls during the week ending April 3, including:

• Grant County Sheriff

March 27

9:45 a.m.: Responded to a report of fraud on South Canyon Boulevard in John Day.

1:56 p.m.: Responded to a report of firewood theft in Seneca.

March 28

11:09 a.m.: Responded to a report of phone harassment on South Main Street in Prairie City.

3:20 p.m.: Traffic stop on Highway 26, milepost 156. Driver warned for following too close.

4:00 p.m.: Warrant service on South Humbolt Street in Canyon City.

8:14 p.m.: Responded to a noise complaint on Northwest Second Street in Prairie City.

10:39 p.m.: Responded to a domestic issue in progress on Park Lane in Dayville.

March 29

11:15 p.m.: Responded to a report of a suspicious subject on Highway 26, near milepost 157.

11:30 a.m.: Responded to a report of criminal mischief at Frontier Equipment in Mt. Vernon.

1:17 p.m.: Responded to a report of a dog complaint on Owens Street in Dayville.

2:09 p.m.: Found property on Seventh Avenue in John Day.

5:18 p.m.: Assisted OSP on Highway 395 North, milepost 106B.

March 30

10:58 a.m.: Responded to a report of loud noise on Northwest Second Street in Prairie City.

1:19 p.m.: Responded to a report of suspicious circumstances at Riverside Mobile Home park in John Day.

6:54 p.m.: Traffic stop on Highway 26, milepost 153. Driver warned for speed.

10:45 p.m.: Responded to a report of an open door at GUHS.

March 31

9:30 a.m.: Responded to a report of a theft on Highway 26, near milepost 160.

April 1

1:38 p.m.: Responded with John Day ambulance and Granite fire department to a single vehicle accident on Center Street in Granite. Beau Stuckey of Union was arrested.

11:41 p.m.: Responded to a report of suspicious circumstances on Southeast Dayton Street in John Day.

April 2

8:57 a.m.: Responded to a report of a hit-and-run on Strawberry Road in Prairie City.

11:50 a.m.: Responded to a report of animal abuse on Canton Street in John Day.

1:17 p.m.: Responded to a report of a suspicious subject at Ace Hardware in John Day.

5:13 p.m.: Removed a road hazard on Highway 395 North, Milepost 111B.

6:05 p.m.: Responded to a report of identity theft on South Humbolt Street in Canyon City.

7:40 p.m.: Responded to a report of a dispute on Southwest First Avenue in John Day.

April 3

9:03 a.m.: Adult in custody transport from South Humbolt Street in Canyon City.

11:58 a.m.: Responded to an animal complaint at the Depot RV Park in Prairie City.

11:54 p.m.: Responded to a report of suspicious circumstances on Northwest Thompson Avenue in Mt. Vernon.

• Oregon State Police

March 29

7:46 p.m.: Contacted regarding suspicious circumstances on Highway 26.

March 30

9:06 p.m.: Advised of information regarding a disabled vehicle on Highway 26, near Moon Creek Lane.

• John Day Ambulance

March 28

10:12 a.m.: Responded with Grant County Sheriff’s Office to East Main Street in John Day. One patient transported to hospital.

March 30

12:49 a.m.: Responded to Ritter Road in Long Creek. One patient transported to hospital.

9:26 a.m.: Responded to Riverside Mobile Home Park in John Day. One patient transported to hospital.

March 31

11:24 a.m.: Responded to Northeast Elm Street in John Day. One patient transported to hospital.

April 2

3:33 a.m.: Responded to a medical alarm on Patterson Bridge Road in John Day.

4:05 p.m.: Responded to Southeast Dayton Street in John Day. One patient transported to hospital.

• Seneca Ambulance

March 29

10:18 p.m.: Responded with John Day ambulance to C Avenue in Seneca for a medical page.

• Monument Ambulance

1:35 p.m.: Responded to Wilson Street in Monument for a medical page.

• Community Counseling Services

April 2

2:38 p.m.: Advised of a subject suffering a mental health issue at the John Day Motel.