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 May 24:

May 19

Ian Coombs, 19, of John Day pleaded guilty to assault in the fourth degree and driving under the influence of intoxicants, both committed on Jan. 11. He was placed on bench probation for 18 months and was ordered to complete 40 hours of community service or county work crew, was ordered to not publicly or privately use intoxicants, obtain a substance abuse assessment, complete a victim impact panel program, not enter an establishment serving alcohol and install an ignition interlock device. Coombs was ordered to pay fines and fees totaling $2,255, though the amount was reduced to $755.

Devon Pierce Pace, 22, of John Day pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants, committed on Aug. 22, 2021. He was placed on bench probation for 18 months and was ordered to obtain a substance abuse assessment, not enter an establishment serving alcohol, complete 80 hours of community service or county work crew, complete a victim impact panel program, not publicly use intoxicants and install and ignition interlock device. Pace was ordered to pay a DUII fine of $1,000, though the amount was reduced to $500.

Justice Court

The Grant County Justice Court reported the following activity for the week ending May 24:

Traffic citations filed: 39

Weighmaster citations filed: 3

Misdemeanors filed: 0

Hearings held: 23

Driver’s license suspensions: 4

Cases on probation: 6

Small claims filed: 0

Warrants issued: 0

Violation of the basic rule: Cesar Meza Eligio, 26, Bend, May 18, 75/55 zone, fined $165; Cody Brandt Ellingsworth, 46, Lyons, April 17, 75/55 zone, fined $165; Margaret Lynn Sampson, 72, Portland, April 25, 72/55 zone, fined $165; Griffin Reed, 24, Union, April 22, 88/55 zone, fined $440; Mark Wayne Neal, 53, West Columbia, Texas, April 17, 85/55 zone, fined $265.

Exceeding speed limit: Eric Lane Bernard, 56, Prairie City, May 2, 80/65 zone, fined $225; John Scott Widman Jr., 46, Haines, May 13, 63/35 zone, fined $265; Jose Luis Valenzuelaperez, Paramount, California, April 24, 50/35 zone, fined $165; Ashley Fiel, 30, Elk Grove, California, April 22, 39/25 zone, fined $165; Christian Thomas Lockwood, 29, Portland, April 26, 57/30 zone, fined $265; Emily Eliza Scott, Eugene, May 11, 65/45 zone, fined $165; Zechariah David Jacobsen, 29, Roseburg, May 2, 75/65 zone, fined $165; Steve Dewey Coleman, 39, Canyon City, March 15, 30/20 zone, fined $150.

Driving uninsured: Starr Ann Hagopian, 68, John Day, April 17, fined $265.

Oregon State Police

The Oregon State Police John Day Outpost reported the following activity for the week ending May 24:

May 20

6:56 p.m.: Trooper assisted Grant County Sheriff’s Office with a domestic violence call. The deputy and trooper arrested Jessica Anne Shawn-Thomas, 30, John Day, and she was taken to the Grant County Jail. While at the jail, an open wound was found on the suspect and she was taken to Blue Mountain Hospital. While at the hospital, the suspect reportedly was uncooperative, kicked the trooper in the face and damaged hospital property. Shawn-Thomas was charged with assault in the fourth degree, assault on a police officer, resisting arrest and criminal mischief and was transported back to the jail.

May 23

1:21 p.m.: Trooper arrested Scott Lloyd Lee, 29, Mt. Vernon, on an outstanding Deschutes County warrant. Lee was transported to the Grant County Jail.

Grant County Sheriff

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity for the week ending May 24:

Concealed carry permits: 10

Average inmates: 11

Bookings: 12

Releases: 10

Arrests: 2

Citations: 0

Fingerprints: 6

Civil papers: 18

Warrants processed: 1

Assist/welfare check: 0

Search and rescue: 0

Dispatch

Grant County dispatch worked 158 calls during the week ending May 24, including:

• Grant County Sheriff

May 18

10:38 a.m.: Responded to Highway 26, milepost 136, for a report of a cow on the highway.

3:41 p.m.: Responded to Old West Federal Credit Union in John Day for a report of theft.

4:04 p.m.: Responded to Mt. Vernon Park, Southeast Council Drive, Mt. Vernon, for a report of suspicious circumstances.

7:13 p.m.: Responded to Northwest Boyce Place, John Day, for a report of a missing person.

May 19

11:02 a.m.: Responded to East Main Street, John Day, for a report of trespass.

12:24 p.m.: Responded to West Main Street, John Day, for a report of a lost dog.

12:31 p.m.: Responded to Old West Federal Credit Union in John Day for a report of theft.

12:46 p.m.: Responded to West Main Street, John Day, for a report of a vehicle that lost its trailer in the middle of the road.

2:13 p.m.: Responded to Malheur Lumber, John Day, for a report of disorderly conduct with a female yelling and causing a disturbance.

6:14 p.m.: Responded to Dollar General, John Day, for a report of theft.

8:47 p.m.: Responded to Grant County Jail to check on warrants.

9:11 p.m.: Responded to Bare Bones, John Day, for a report of assault.

10:58 p.m.: Responded to North McHaley Street, John Day, for a report of a noise complaint.

May 20

1:37 p.m.: Responded to Indian Creek Road, John Day, for a report of a dispute.

3:45 p.m.: Responded to Milton Street, Granite, for a report of a missing person.

6:32 p.m.: Responded to East Ninth Street, Prairie City, for a report of a prowler.

6:52 p.m.: Responded to Highway 26 in John Day for a report of assault.

7:12 p.m.: Responded to North Johnson Street, Prairie City, for a report of an overdue motorist.

10:03 p.m.: Responded to Ing Hay Way, John Day, for a report of suspicious circumstances.

May 21

1:55 a.m.: Responded to Highway 395 North, milepost 74B, for a report of an animal hazard.

4:33 p.m.: Responded to Northwest Boyce Place, John Day, for a welfare check.

7:18 p.m.: Responded to the Sinclair gas station, John Day, for a driving complaint.

May 22

7:10 a.m.: Responded to County Road 62 for a report of a county road flooded over.

1:22 p.m.: Responded to Ninth Street, Prairie City, for a report of an animal complaint.

1:58 p.m.: Responded to South Canyon Boulevard and Sixth Street, John Day, for a traffic stop.

3:17 p.m.: Responded to Bunchgrass Road and Highway 26 for a report of suspicious subjects.

3:46 p.m.: Responded to South Canyon Boulevard, John Day, for a report of theft.

4:47 p.m.: Responded to Southwest First Avenue, John Day, for a report of an unwanted subject.

9:57 p.m.: Responded to Meadowbrook Apartments, John Day, for a violation of a release agreement.

May 23

2 a.m.: Responded to Northeast Dayton Street, John Day, for a report of a suspicious person.

1:19 p.m.: Responded to the Grant County Fairgrounds, John Day, for a report of a break in.

5:56 p.m.: Responded to Chester’s Market for a report of theft.

May 24

11:37 a.m.: Responded to West Main Street, John Day, for a report of a dispute.

12:17 p.m.: Responded to Prairie City School for a report of a juvenile problem.

2:38 p.m.: Responded to Hillcrest Drive, John Day, for a report of criminal mischief.

5:34 p.m.: Responded to West Main Street, John Day, for a report of suspicious circumstances.

8:13 p.m.: Responded to Avenue B, Seneca, after a baby called 911.

9:03 p.m.: Responded to County Road 15, milepost 10, for a stranded motorist

• Oregon State Police

May 19

6:42 p.m.: Advised of a driving complaint on Main Street, John Day.

May 20

1:20 p.m.: Advised of a driving complaint on Main Street, John Day.

May 21

2:12 p.m.: Advised of a driving complaint on Highway 26, milepost 135.

May 22

12:25 p.m.: Advised of a report of cows on the highway at Highway 26, milepost 139.

May 24

1:21 p.m.: Advised of a road hazard at Highway 26, milepost 198.

• John Day Ambulance

May 18

3:06 p.m.: Patient transfer at the airport.

4:29 p.m.: Patient transfer at the airport.

9:38 p.m.: Patient transfer at the airport.

May 19

6:45 a.m.: Dispatched to Blue Mountain Care Center, Prairie City, for patient transfer to Blue Mountain Hospital.

12:32 p.m.: Dispatched to Northwest Canton Street for a report of a male subject that had fallen.

4:50 p.m.: Dispatched to Blue Mountain Hospital for patient transfer to the airport.

9:34 p.m.: Dispatched to Valley View Assisted Living to assist a patient with an unknown medical condition.

May 20

12:13 a.m.: Dispatched to Valley View Assisted Living to assist a patient with an unknown medical condition.

8:23 a.m.: Dispatched to Highland Terrace, Mt. Vernon, for a 60-year-old female with chest pain.

May 21

9:32 a.m.: Dispatched to Screech Alley for a 70-year-old male with chills, nausea and vomiting.

2:13 p.m.: Patient transfer at the airport.

May 22

2:39 p.m.: Dispatched to Blue Mountain Care Center, Prairie City, for an 86-year-old female choking.

2:41 p.m.: Dispatched to Main Street for a 56-year-old female suffering difficulty breathing, nausea and dizziness.

May 24

5:56 p.m.: Dispatched to Valley View Assisted Living for a male with an unknown medical condition.

11:02 p.m.: Dispatched to Valley View Assisted Living to transport a patient with unknown medical condition to Blue Mountain Hospital.

• Monument Ambulance

May 18

10:52 p.m.: Dispatched to Main Street for patient transport to Blue Mountain Hospital.

• Dayville Fire

May 24

12:59 p.m.: Dispatched to Millie Way for a 60-year-old female who was disoriented.

• Long Creek Fire

May 23

9:01 a.m.: Dispatched to Highway 395 North at Middle Fork for a report of a car on fire.